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)
Jul 8, 2020, 6:26 pm
#1366
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,759
Jul 9, 2020, 8:54 am
#1367
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,222
Cask strength is fine - you can always add a few drops of water. Or, if it's Winter, sip it neat.
But calling something "Peat" for me is like calling it "Dirt".
But your taste profile may vary.
But calling something "Peat" for me is like calling it "Dirt".
But your taste profile may vary.
Jul 9, 2020, 11:05 pm
#1368
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: AC 75k
Posts: 704
Where do I get a bottle, really?!
I am always up for something that isn't the same old. PEAT doesn't scare me at all, and there are plenty out there that cater solely to that, cf The Peat Monster, but they generally disappoint when it comes to the more complex flavours. Peat is like hot food IMHO, some of us love it while others don't, but too often it becomes like a dare as to how far you can tolerate it.
Certainly looks it is likely cask strength, which I do think is worth experiencing with a well tested scotch palate, but I would never drink it regularly - too many volatiles that haven't been tamed so keep it to one dram at a time.
I am always up for something that isn't the same old. PEAT doesn't scare me at all, and there are plenty out there that cater solely to that, cf The Peat Monster, but they generally disappoint when it comes to the more complex flavours. Peat is like hot food IMHO, some of us love it while others don't, but too often it becomes like a dare as to how far you can tolerate it.
Certainly looks it is likely cask strength, which I do think is worth experiencing with a well tested scotch palate, but I would never drink it regularly - too many volatiles that haven't been tamed so keep it to one dram at a time.
Jul 9, 2020, 11:44 pm
#1369
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,759
Jul 14, 2020, 7:42 pm
#1370
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,446
Knowing I was heading to Canadian Tire today for a few household odds & ends I grabbed a small bundle of maybe $1 at most in Canadian Tire cash I've been meaning to redeem for the past few years however upon going through the check-out they were refused with a shrug and a comment that they weren't being accepted anymore.
Another sad sign of of the times.
Another sad sign of of the times.
Jul 14, 2020, 7:50 pm
#1371
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
Knowing I was heading to Canadian Tire today for a few household odds & ends I grabbed a small bundle of maybe $1 at most in Canadian Tire cash I've been meaning to redeem for the past few years however upon going through the check-out they were refused with a shrug and a comment that they weren't being accepted anymore.
Another sad sign of of the times.
Another sad sign of of the times.
Interestingly enough they also accepted back boxes I bought and didn’t need without a receipt. I think that I returned them in ... April? May? Right after they re-opened to customers...
Jul 14, 2020, 8:02 pm
#1372
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Jul 15, 2020, 8:54 am
#1374
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 2,120
Knowing I was heading to Canadian Tire today for a few household odds & ends I grabbed a small bundle of maybe $1 at most in Canadian Tire cash I've been meaning to redeem for the past few years however upon going through the check-out they were refused with a shrug and a comment that they weren't being accepted anymore.
Another sad sign of of the times.
Another sad sign of of the times.
Of course I forgot them back in the hotel in Tallinn in February...
Jul 18, 2020, 4:42 pm
#1376
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YHZ/YQM
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 1,618
We took the family on a hike on the Fundy Shore at Economy Point yesterday. It was a great outing for all of us. Lots of beautiful views and the tide was out so we were able to scramble down to the beach at one point and climb around on the rocks for a while.
Here a small smattering of pics:
Thomas Cove near Economy, NS
The shoreline. All of this would be underwater at high tide. Featuring daughter #2 looking at some periwinkles.
More shoreline
Not where we scrambled down to the shoreline
Look closely and you might see a partridge (or Grouse). Shame I don't have a camera with zoom.
Here a small smattering of pics:
Thomas Cove near Economy, NS
The shoreline. All of this would be underwater at high tide. Featuring daughter #2 looking at some periwinkles.
More shoreline
Not where we scrambled down to the shoreline
Look closely and you might see a partridge (or Grouse). Shame I don't have a camera with zoom.
Jul 19, 2020, 11:08 am
#1378
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
Programs: AC*SE100K, wood level status in various other programs
Posts: 6,222
That's an excellent selection!
You are one up on me with the Barbancourt.
You are one up on me with the Barbancourt.
Jul 22, 2020, 9:26 am
#1379
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: USA
Programs: AC SE100K, F9 100k, NK Gold, UA *S, Hyatt Glob, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 5,191
Looks like a very nice shot glass collection in the background too!
Jul 22, 2020, 9:32 am
#1380
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: YYT
Programs: M-Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Aeroplan 50K, DragonPass, AMEX MR, NEXUS
Posts: 1,715
We took the family on a hike on the Fundy Shore at Economy Point yesterday. It was a great outing for all of us. Lots of beautiful views and the tide was out so we were able to scramble down to the beach at one point and climb around on the rocks for a while.
Here a small smattering of pics:
Thomas Cove near Economy, NS
The shoreline. All of this would be underwater at high tide. Featuring daughter #2 looking at some periwinkles.
More shoreline
Not where we scrambled down to the shoreline
Look closely and you might see a partridge (or Grouse). Shame I don't have a camera with zoom.
Here a small smattering of pics:
Thomas Cove near Economy, NS
The shoreline. All of this would be underwater at high tide. Featuring daughter #2 looking at some periwinkles.
More shoreline
Not where we scrambled down to the shoreline
Look closely and you might see a partridge (or Grouse). Shame I don't have a camera with zoom.