Dec 31, 2019, 5:51 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition , 2017 edition, 2018 edition and 2019 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs, destinations, in-flight travel tech. or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may be relocated to that forum as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum that are better discussed on other forums. FT is an amazingly diverse and large community so members are encouraged to seek out all of its resources.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
tcook052
Air Canada forum moderator
The Forum Lounge Thread (2020)
Mar 12, 2020, 12:48 pm
#361
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I think our office building has changed the hand soap over to something that it is really industrial strength. My poor paws are practically breaking out in a rash.
As a result, I have discovered that having to lotion my hands up is absolute hell on my phone screen. Smear City. Another use for alcohol wipes I guess.
As a result, I have discovered that having to lotion my hands up is absolute hell on my phone screen. Smear City. Another use for alcohol wipes I guess.
Mar 12, 2020, 12:57 pm
#362
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Agree and I like it.
In related news and speaking of the new popular sport of self-isolating.......
I understand the serious nature, but some of the comedy generated by this situation has been very funny. All this isolation is going to cause all kinds of problems from zero productivity to extra snacking.
The good news is, I do have a bottle of “emotional support wine”, you know, just in case. Running low on butter and chocolate chips, so baking may have to be postponed.
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Mar 12, 2020, 1:07 pm
#363
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Confucius says people with Corona virus and 1000 rolls of toilet paper will die with clean butts
Mar 12, 2020, 1:11 pm
#364
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Delivered groceries? I know a winery that has a wine subscription program and will ship you a case of 12 bottles of wine, Wonder if they'll do it on request.
Mar 12, 2020, 1:33 pm
#366
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Advice on Scotch, taxes, vacations, careers, etiquette, and now hand lotion.
Who knew that FT could be such a fount of information in today's troubled times?
Who knew that FT could be such a fount of information in today's troubled times?
Mar 12, 2020, 1:59 pm
#367
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Mar 12, 2020, 2:03 pm
#368
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I guess I owe a post or 6 on that front.
Mar 12, 2020, 2:04 pm
#369
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Should have plenty of time for those on my 14-day self-quarantine.
Thinking maybe I should have just stayed in Europe rather than flying home today.
Mar 12, 2020, 2:05 pm
#370
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Mar 12, 2020, 2:09 pm
#371
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Mar 12, 2020, 2:10 pm
#372
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So not only am I grounded, there’s literally no sports to watch.
I’ll start planning for the 8th child now I guess.
I’ll start planning for the 8th child now I guess.
Mar 12, 2020, 2:12 pm
#373
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Mar 12, 2020, 2:13 pm
#374
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I must be slow, because I actually had to read this twice:
I suspect it doesn't apply online. Even if they were just in Italy.
If you have been exposed to someone who has been exposed to someone with the coronavirus (for example, someone in your household is currently asymptomatic, but has been exposed to someone who is or may be ill with the coronavirus), please stay home as well.
Mar 12, 2020, 2:29 pm
#375
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But yeah, I'll try to keep my electronic coughs away from you guys so I don't somehow infect you
