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
Air Canada forum moderator
The Forum Lounge Thread (2020)
Apr 18, 2020, 2:44 pm
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In saying that, I would probably still not make any changes to the regulations regarding this even if I had the power to do so. Allowing people to turn right on reds saves so much time, and keeps traffic moving.
Apr 18, 2020, 3:22 pm
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Lots of people who don't drive in a city also don't remember to check the right mirror for cyclists approaching from behind before turning right.
Apr 18, 2020, 6:05 pm
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Telus has a free preview for Apr. for TravelXP channel and one series Food, Fact, Fun had an episode in Utrecht I spied and recorded as I visited this Dutch university town in recent years and fell for its historic heart.
The guide is a nice enough young guy with perfect hair but a limited vocabulary as by my count he says 'wow' 17 times in the first 8 minutes of the half-hour show, mostly while raving about traditional Dutch cuisine.
The show and the series is worth watching for some vicarious travel fun but couldn't help chuckle and how many time he utters the word 'wow'.
The guide is a nice enough young guy with perfect hair but a limited vocabulary as by my count he says 'wow' 17 times in the first 8 minutes of the half-hour show, mostly while raving about traditional Dutch cuisine.
The show and the series is worth watching for some vicarious travel fun but couldn't help chuckle and how many time he utters the word 'wow'.
Apr 18, 2020, 7:30 pm
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Telus has a free preview for Apr. for TravelXP channel and one series Food, Fact, Fun had an episode in Utrecht I spied and recorded as I visited this Dutch university town in recent years and fell for its historic heart.
The guide is a nice enough young guy with perfect hair but a limited vocabulary as by my count he says 'wow' 17 times in the first 8 minutes of the half-hour show, mostly while raving about traditional Dutch cuisine.
The show and the series is worth watching for some vicarious travel fun but couldn't help chuckle and how many time he utters the word 'wow'.
The guide is a nice enough young guy with perfect hair but a limited vocabulary as by my count he says 'wow' 17 times in the first 8 minutes of the half-hour show, mostly while raving about traditional Dutch cuisine.
The show and the series is worth watching for some vicarious travel fun but couldn't help chuckle and how many time he utters the word 'wow'.
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Apr 18, 2020, 9:20 pm
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I love this. At times like this I wish I had mom's sewing machine.
Global News
Video:
https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/9a3c0...3/?jwsource=cl
Screen shot
they also have a FB page now
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352947645674987/
Global News
Video:
https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/9a3c0...3/?jwsource=cl
Screen shot
they also have a FB page now
https://www.facebook.com/groups/352947645674987/
Apr 18, 2020, 9:49 pm
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No, his name is Alex as I watched another episode in Dubai he hosted but the 'wow' ratio is down considerably to about 6 for the whole show
I shouldn't judge as hosting can't be as easy at it looks but couldn't help myself as he does seem fond of the word.
I shouldn't judge as hosting can't be as easy at it looks but couldn't help myself as he does seem fond of the word.
Apr 18, 2020, 10:07 pm
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Alex Drobin. I subscribe to TravelXP and have watched few of his episodes. He did couple shows in Montreal and Vancouver Island as well. Nice host.
Apr 18, 2020, 10:09 pm
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So I decided to clean out my toiletry bag this week. Quite the exciting Saturday. I honestly have no idea when I'll pack it again. It is a weird feeling.
Apr 18, 2020, 10:12 pm
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Fellow UW grad here. We always gravitated to Gino Pizza....but I went there during the big Pita Fad. Our food money was spent there .
Apr 18, 2020, 10:12 pm
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Apr 19, 2020, 6:11 am
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Traditional Dutch baking is a completely different story.
Apr 19, 2020, 7:15 am
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There are some series on the channel such as the "City Breaks" that aren't as watchable as the Frankfurt episode hosted by Cristina sees her spend at least 90% of the show in smaller towns around Frankfurt due to some rain in the German business capital. Now, wouldn't one expect to see more of Frankfurt in a show called City Breaks Frankfurt? I know I did but that's just me and YMMV.
I do appreciate the free preview Telus if offering for a number of channels in Apr. including TravelXP as I like educational and especially travel topics to help pass the time while home self-isolating.
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Apr 19, 2020, 12:20 pm
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The day started out productively........
Blueberry Bran with orange zest
But then.......
Oh well, at least it's distracting me from other things
It's booze o'clock somewhere.
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Blueberry Bran with orange zest
But then.......
Oh well, at least it's distracting me from other things
It's booze o'clock somewhere.
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Apr 19, 2020, 4:06 pm
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I think this is a little too good for AC Meals .... at home
A local wine bar is selling blind tasting kits, and the sommelier is on Zoom going over everything and walking us through it.
I apparently plated this better than most of the others who are eating it out of the plastic containers it came in. But I'm super excited.
A local wine bar is selling blind tasting kits, and the sommelier is on Zoom going over everything and walking us through it.
I apparently plated this better than most of the others who are eating it out of the plastic containers it came in. But I'm super excited.
Apr 19, 2020, 5:14 pm
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Very nice! Looks like some delicious fun.
The Sauvignon blanc has a nice colour.
The Sauvignon blanc has a nice colour.