Dec 31, 2021, 9:43 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, 2019 edition, 2020 edition and 2021 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.
Adam Smith & tcook052
AC Forum Co-Moderators
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.
Adam Smith & tcook052
AC Forum Co-Moderators
The Forum Lounge Thread (2022)
Mar 1, 2022, 1:48 pm
#196
Join Date: Aug 2013
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I cannot begin to describe how valuable this purchase was: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085XMX165
It took 60 seconds to swap the wheels on my office chair.
It's... amazing. No noise when I move, no friction. It's like I'm floating on air.
It took 60 seconds to swap the wheels on my office chair.
It's... amazing. No noise when I move, no friction. It's like I'm floating on air.
My Leap still has the original double rollers and is far from frictionless on carpet. This might be worth a look - thanks!
Mar 2, 2022, 1:47 pm
#197
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,187
Someone on my flight has a wifi access point called cowadlwifi12.
Mar 2, 2022, 2:54 pm
#198
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Mar 2, 2022, 9:01 pm
#200
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I'm always game to host a Smuggler's do on a Saturday night. Unless I'm not allowed out 
Mar 2, 2022, 10:38 pm
#201
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: YVR - MILLS Waypoint (It's the third house on the left)
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Clever people.
Both options would be a good way to use my remaining SW FP.
Both options would be a good way to use my remaining SW FP.
Mar 3, 2022, 12:27 am
#202
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I bought a new laptop the other day. I finally left MacOS. Too fed up with crap.
But oh my god my workflows are so Mac-oriented.
Windows 11 + WSL is pretty good for what I need, but I'm still running into issues where some applications don't work seamlessly across the boundary. If I check out my cowtool source in Linux, I can't get the Windows-based IDE to work. If I check it out in Windows, I can't get any of the deploy scripts to work.
Sigh.
But this new laptop is sooooo fast.
But oh my god my workflows are so Mac-oriented.
Windows 11 + WSL is pretty good for what I need, but I'm still running into issues where some applications don't work seamlessly across the boundary. If I check out my cowtool source in Linux, I can't get the Windows-based IDE to work. If I check it out in Windows, I can't get any of the deploy scripts to work.
Sigh.
But this new laptop is sooooo fast.
Mar 3, 2022, 12:47 am
#203
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Mar 3, 2022, 12:52 am
#204
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Mar 4, 2022, 7:47 pm
#205
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Posts: 18,877
Mar 4, 2022, 8:47 pm
#206
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,422
On my recent stay in London, a Wifi network near my hotel had the name 'MI6 surveillance van'. Not sure if they wanted to keep people away or have everyone try and connect. Or just someone with a sense of humor.
Mar 6, 2022, 12:01 pm
#207
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: TK *G
Posts: 3,099
I was on a flight once and I saw there’s a wifi network for crew members. I did try to connect to it
Mar 7, 2022, 1:19 pm
#208
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Nice weather over the weekend at my current location.
Walked 28km over the weekend.
Walked 28km over the weekend.
Mar 7, 2022, 2:58 pm
#209
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Mar 8, 2022, 5:13 am
#210
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: YYT
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Posts: 1,715
So, is it just me that is planning to watch "Turning Red" on Disney+ when it comes out? I feel like I have an obligation to watch it where it is featured on the A220 