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
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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
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The Forum Lounge Thread (2020)
Apr 8, 2020, 4:47 pm
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He didn't mention flying to DHA did he? I've had beef "bacon" there. Can't say I particularly recommend it though.
Apr 8, 2020, 9:12 pm
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Very cool. I especially like the parts over YYZ and then coming into downtown along the lake.
I’m not sure which was more shocking - to see such emptiness at YYZ or nothing on the 401 next to it. LOL
I’m not sure which was more shocking - to see such emptiness at YYZ or nothing on the 401 next to it. LOL
Apr 9, 2020, 9:37 am
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Apr 9, 2020, 9:41 am
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Now, that makes bacon less appetizing.....
But with all this time on my hands I am looking for things I can make on my makeshift smoker (BBQ with a smoke box).
Does anybody have a good recipe/directions for turning pork belly into bacon??
But with all this time on my hands I am looking for things I can make on my makeshift smoker (BBQ with a smoke box).
Does anybody have a good recipe/directions for turning pork belly into bacon??
Apr 9, 2020, 9:55 am
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Apr 9, 2020, 10:20 am
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Apr 9, 2020, 10:45 am
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Whisky / whiskey is a little trickier as it depends upon how smoky your bacon turns out. And Champagne and Chenin Blanc can work as well.
Apr 9, 2020, 4:35 pm
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Daughter's birthday. Had to break it to her that with her fave clothing stores and Sephora shut that it would be a little different this year.
Got her a gross of toilet paper, jar of yeast, 2 cans of beans, tub of Lysol wipes and half a dozen N95 masks.
By her reaction, she has no idea how rare and valuable that gift is.
As to the pic, look closely - second box on the right. Methinks the crew have been dipping into the cargo !
Got her a gross of toilet paper, jar of yeast, 2 cans of beans, tub of Lysol wipes and half a dozen N95 masks.
By her reaction, she has no idea how rare and valuable that gift is.
As to the pic, look closely - second box on the right. Methinks the crew have been dipping into the cargo !
Apr 10, 2020, 3:33 pm
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Apr 10, 2020, 3:51 pm
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Apr 10, 2020, 5:50 pm
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Actually, I would not. I'd like the overall smoke to be balanced at a nice level, so would likely pair smoky bacon with a less smoky whisky.
There's also the degree of cure (salt) to consider, especially in the context of some of the Island or Islay Scotchs, which have their own briny notes.
My advice is to experiment with as much bacon and Scotch as possible. Every day. Especially with close friends. Or worthy FTers at Dos.
There's also the degree of cure (salt) to consider, especially in the context of some of the Island or Islay Scotchs, which have their own briny notes.
My advice is to experiment with as much bacon and Scotch as possible. Every day. Especially with close friends. Or worthy FTers at Dos.
Apr 10, 2020, 6:44 pm
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Actually, I would not. I'd like the overall smoke to be balanced at a nice level, so would likely pair smoky bacon with a less smoky whisky.
There's also the degree of cure (salt) to consider, especially in the context of some of the Island or Islay Scotchs, which have their own briny notes.
My advice is to experiment with as much bacon and Scotch as possible. Every day. Especially with close friends. Or worthy FTers at Dos.
There's also the degree of cure (salt) to consider, especially in the context of some of the Island or Islay Scotchs, which have their own briny notes.
My advice is to experiment with as much bacon and Scotch as possible. Every day. Especially with close friends. Or worthy FTers at Dos.
Speaking of whisky, I was just at the liquor store and picked up a bottle of a Berry Bros & Rudd bottling of Glenrothes 1995 American Oak (bottled 2016, so that's aged 21 years). I don't usually buy those limited bottlings without having tried them first, but I've had a few good ones from those guys (Berry Bros bottling Glenrothes), and at just over $100, figured it was worth taking a flyer.
Apr 10, 2020, 7:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Adam Smith;32283006
Speaking of whisky, I was just at the liquor store and picked up a bottle of [url=https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/glenrothes/the-glenrothes-1995-bottled-2016-american-oak-whisky/
Speaking of whisky, I was just at the liquor store and picked up a bottle of [url=https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/glenrothes/the-glenrothes-1995-bottled-2016-american-oak-whisky/
a Berry Bros & Rudd bottling of Glenrothes 1995 American Oak[/url] (bottled 2016, so that's aged 21 years). I don't usually buy those limited bottlings without having tried them first, but I've had a few good ones from those guys (Berry Bros bottling Glenrothes), and at just over $100, figured it was worth taking a flyer.
The only bacon I'm having tonight is on my wagyu beef burger. But given the richness of the meat, it's champagne tonight, not Scotch.
Apr 10, 2020, 7:54 pm
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Bacon doesn't sound that appetizing in Scotch, but it could be worse! Up in the Yukon, they have some drink with a sour toe in it! Called the sour toe cocktail.