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)
Apr 22, 2020 | 8:36 pm
#901
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There's nothing wrong with being lazy if you enjoy it and you feel like you're being productive.
As for baking, we all do different kinds. Some people enjoy using every fancy utensil they own to create something like an AC 777 multi-layer cake with all the decorations. That would take me a week. 🍰
@painintheuk made those yum squares - no baking required. And then some of us are sort of, oh it only takes 20-25 minutes baking time to whip up a batch of cranberry muffins from scratch. Sure, why not.
I think people assume baking is daunting. My aunt says baking is her yoga.
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Apr 23, 2020 | 1:13 am
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Apr 23, 2020 | 1:15 am
#903
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This week, this has been my yoga.
An old birch stand at the side of our house which was starting to die back. We had it felled about a year and a half ago. With wood fireplaces and rotating social bonfires, we kept the wood.
We were supposed to get everything that didn't get chipped, but digging through the pile there turned out to be nothing smaller than 12" in diameter. 4-11" pieces are the prime and easily split firewood.
So with 2 weeks off and a trip to SAN not happening I decided to get on it. Apparently, mechanical log splitters are the worst reservoirs of Covid 19, so I couldn't rent one locally anymore. (Hand tool rentals are OK apparently, go figure)
That meant splitting some gnarly rounds of 12-20" with an 8# maul axe and a wedge which is some real physical work. I am 3 cords done, with the 3-4 cords left in the pic. They are quite a bit bit more damp than I would like given our very late spring. Spent a good part of the last 3 days doing this, and I am actually feeling better than I expected on the mornings after but I certainly do feel it. My luxury is that it is nothing like I do for a living so I do enjoy it.
It is a lot like golf; hit a frustrating shank here or there, but every few times you nail a perfect swing that just splits a log like the middle of the fairway.
An old birch stand at the side of our house which was starting to die back. We had it felled about a year and a half ago. With wood fireplaces and rotating social bonfires, we kept the wood.
We were supposed to get everything that didn't get chipped, but digging through the pile there turned out to be nothing smaller than 12" in diameter. 4-11" pieces are the prime and easily split firewood.
So with 2 weeks off and a trip to SAN not happening I decided to get on it. Apparently, mechanical log splitters are the worst reservoirs of Covid 19, so I couldn't rent one locally anymore. (Hand tool rentals are OK apparently, go figure)
That meant splitting some gnarly rounds of 12-20" with an 8# maul axe and a wedge which is some real physical work. I am 3 cords done, with the 3-4 cords left in the pic. They are quite a bit bit more damp than I would like given our very late spring. Spent a good part of the last 3 days doing this, and I am actually feeling better than I expected on the mornings after but I certainly do feel it. My luxury is that it is nothing like I do for a living so I do enjoy it.
It is a lot like golf; hit a frustrating shank here or there, but every few times you nail a perfect swing that just splits a log like the middle of the fairway.
Apr 23, 2020 | 1:26 am
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Apr 23, 2020 | 4:21 am
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But at least I'm down 15 pounds. I'll shut up now, because I know how tedious dieters can be. We're a bit like vegans in that respect.
Apr 23, 2020 | 9:24 pm
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Apr 23, 2020 | 9:25 pm
#907
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This week, this has been my yoga.
An old birch stand at the side of our house which was starting to die back. We had it felled about a year and a half ago. With wood fireplaces and rotating social bonfires, we kept the wood.
We were supposed to get everything that didn't get chipped, but digging through the pile there turned out to be nothing smaller than 12" in diameter. 4-11" pieces are the prime and easily split firewood.
So with 2 weeks off and a trip to SAN not happening I decided to get on it. Apparently, mechanical log splitters are the worst reservoirs of Covid 19, so I couldn't rent one locally anymore. (Hand tool rentals are OK apparently, go figure)
That meant splitting some gnarly rounds of 12-20" with an 8# maul axe and a wedge which is some real physical work. I am 3 cords done, with the 3-4 cords left in the pic. They are quite a bit bit more damp than I would like given our very late spring. Spent a good part of the last 3 days doing this, and I am actually feeling better than I expected on the mornings after but I certainly do feel it. My luxury is that it is nothing like I do for a living so I do enjoy it.
It is a lot like golf; hit a frustrating shank here or there, but every few times you nail a perfect swing that just splits a log like the middle of the fairway.
An old birch stand at the side of our house which was starting to die back. We had it felled about a year and a half ago. With wood fireplaces and rotating social bonfires, we kept the wood.
We were supposed to get everything that didn't get chipped, but digging through the pile there turned out to be nothing smaller than 12" in diameter. 4-11" pieces are the prime and easily split firewood.
So with 2 weeks off and a trip to SAN not happening I decided to get on it. Apparently, mechanical log splitters are the worst reservoirs of Covid 19, so I couldn't rent one locally anymore. (Hand tool rentals are OK apparently, go figure)
That meant splitting some gnarly rounds of 12-20" with an 8# maul axe and a wedge which is some real physical work. I am 3 cords done, with the 3-4 cords left in the pic. They are quite a bit bit more damp than I would like given our very late spring. Spent a good part of the last 3 days doing this, and I am actually feeling better than I expected on the mornings after but I certainly do feel it. My luxury is that it is nothing like I do for a living so I do enjoy it.
It is a lot like golf; hit a frustrating shank here or there, but every few times you nail a perfect swing that just splits a log like the middle of the fairway.
Dr. PITUK
Apr 23, 2020 | 9:30 pm
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New low gas price: 57.9 today in Edmonton
Apr 23, 2020 | 10:40 pm
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Apr 23, 2020 | 11:12 pm
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Apr 23, 2020 | 11:16 pm
#911
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It's a sad time to drive a gas-guzzling sports car. Gas is so cheap (and the premium for premium gas has finally started to come down to a more reasonable level), yet there's really nowhere fun to drive it to.
Of course, lower oil prices are terrible for me overall, so cheap gas is only ever a small consolation, but now it's not even really that.
Of course, lower oil prices are terrible for me overall, so cheap gas is only ever a small consolation, but now it's not even really that.
Apr 24, 2020 | 1:10 am
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Gas-guzzing sports car day trippers might be ok, if I lived in Cape Breton, the Cabot Trail could be a good drive I suppose.
Apr 24, 2020 | 1:45 am
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I seem to recall when I bought my first car, as a student, in early 2008, gas was at its peak (at the time).
When that car was totalled, I bought a new one. In mid-2011. Close to the absolute peak. I sold it in mid-2012, around the end of the absolute peak.
And my cars required premium fuel. So in my mind, $1.20 CAD is cheap cheap cheap.
I guess I should just short oil when I buy cars...
When that car was totalled, I bought a new one. In mid-2011. Close to the absolute peak. I sold it in mid-2012, around the end of the absolute peak.
And my cars required premium fuel. So in my mind, $1.20 CAD is cheap cheap cheap.
I guess I should just short oil when I buy cars...
Apr 24, 2020 | 6:24 am
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