Airmiles Armchair Chatter

Donald - my hero · Sep 27, 2016

ottawamom said:
Donald, I didn't intend to not acknowledge what you had already done. I'm a little sleep deprived today and not always completing my thoughts. I have edited my original post to reflect this. I thought it might be helpful for newbies to have some of the basics in the first post, things that are commonly asked throughout the 95 pages of information. Let me know if you would like some help compiling the basics. I apologize if I stepped on any toes.

NOPE, no problem at all - my toes are safe & sound, sorry if i hurt yours!! Sleep is a foreign word to me most days (only taunts me the older i get the worse it is!!) and i know that fog well --- your post was perfect! I'm attempting to make it easier for newbies to join in and learn how to work the system to it's fullest and YOU are an excellent part of this team. I value your input --EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO CHIME IN -- i would LOVE to know how you made a direct link to the flyer in your post @Aladora that is pretty slick I had no idea this would become such a useful thread and i'm so happy it's created a close community, thanks for playing gang.

Things are a bit cra-cra around here since the announcement was made about the discounts getting dropped tomorrow for the Disney Visa holders --- general public not till Monday but i had to step up my game to get ready to help the kids find the best deal!

Aladora · Sep 27, 2016

Donald - my hero said:
NOPE, no problem at all - my toes are safe & sound, sorry if i hurt yours!! Sleep is a foreign word to me most days (only taunts me the older i get the worse it is!!) and i know that fog well --- your post was perfect! I'm attempting to make it easier for newbies to join in and learn how to work the system to it's fullest and YOU are an excellent part of this team. I value your input --EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO CHIME IN -- i would LOVE to know how you made a direct link to the flyer in your post @Aladora that is pretty slick I had no idea this would become such a useful thread and i'm so happy it's created a close community, thanks for playing gang.

Things are a bit cra-cra around here since the announcement was made about the discounts getting dropped tomorrow for the Disney Visa holders --- general public not till Monday but i had to step up my game to get ready to help the kids find the best deal!

Here is how you do it.
Open the URL tag by typing {url= only instead of the { use a [
Then copy and paste the url that you want to link to and end the opening of the tag with a ]
Then type whatever you want the link to be called and then close the tag with {/url] only again replace the { with a [

Clear as mud, right?

This all goes in one line like this only again, replace all the { with [

{url=urlgoeshere]name of link here{/url]

Donald - my hero · Sep 27, 2016

Ok, i figured you would all appreciate the humour in this .... my MasterCard was compromised (it seems I'm going skiing in both Utah AND BC later this year to the tune of $4,100) ... lengthy phone call straightened it out, my card has been cancelled and a new one's on it's way BUT (here's the kicker) those extra $$ translated to enough Airmiles to push my car over the finish line --- I won't use them because i know they'll be gone once they communicate with each other, but just look at my little car all smug right now

hdrolfe · Sep 28, 2016

bababear_50 said:
Paging Ms. Hdrolfe.......................................Ms. Mel is on radar watch for you tomorrow.
Hoping Sobeys has some good buys.
Hugs Mel

Flyer should be there when I get home from work this afternoon. I am hoping for some good deals! With Disney releasing discounts for January - March, my fingers are crossed it will make a trip affordable. Perhaps with a free flight?

And it's Heather, you can just call me that.

ilovetotravel1977 · Sep 28, 2016

My third WDW pass arrived yesterday! Yay! Hard to believe I have just saved us almost $1500 CDN with getting the 3 passes through AM. I almost have enough for a 2-day US pass, but contemplating keeping saving for flights instead. I just get so excited for our trip when I "buy" the passes for free LOL It's almost like money burning a hole in my pocket type of effect.

We have committed to end of Jan-early Feb 2018 instead of early December 2017. Soooo long to wait for our trip

jenilynn · Sep 28, 2016

Has anyone ever gotten a quote for a Disney cruise with airmiles? I wonder how many it would be..

Spotthecat · Sep 28, 2016

I am about to take my family of 5 on our third Disney cruise, and the second one "on airmiles". I think this upcoming cruise Dec 5-9 Dream cost me 37,000 airmiles, the only thing I paid for were the taxes and insurance (so I could protect my airmiles mostly in case I had to cancel).

Spotthecat · Sep 28, 2016

Okay, how do I change my signature? I've been lurking since that Fantasy trip a couple of years ago, lol, and I now have 3 kids

Donald - my hero · Sep 28, 2016

Spotthecat said:
I am about to take my family of 5 on our third Disney cruise, and the second one "on airmiles". I think this upcoming cruise Dec 5-9 Dream cost me 37,000 airmiles, the only thing I paid for were the taxes and insurance (so I could protect my airmiles mostly in case I had to cancel).

Spotthecat said:
Okay, how do I change my signature? I've been lurking since that Fantasy trip a couple of years ago, lol, and I now have 3 kids

First off, welcome out of lurkdom into one of the BEST threads on the DISboards (just slightly biased but hey...) And WOW! congrats on working the programme to give you an entire cruise for your family --- that beats my record!

To change your siggy it's really quite simple --- click on your name up in the top right of this page and you will see a bunch of links drop down -- on my laptop the 2nd from the top on the left hand side is "signature" -- it's the same place you put your ticker. Just type whatever you want, format it however you please, add little smilies or graphics and make sure it appears before your ticker. Use the Preview button to keep checking until you're satisfied and then "save changes" You might then need to check a post you've made to see how it looks and do some tweaks.

brandyleeann · Sep 28, 2016

Spotthecat said:
I am about to take my family of 5 on our third Disney cruise, and the second one "on airmiles". I think this upcoming cruise Dec 5-9 Dream cost me 37,000 airmiles, the only thing I paid for were the taxes and insurance (so I could protect my airmiles mostly in case I had to cancel).

May I ask for how long a cruise and in what room category?

mort1331 · Sep 28, 2016

ottawamom said:
You can tell who's living in the bubble at the moment! You are still there, aren't you Mort.

Just got back last night.
And what was the first thing I did this morning...Head to Foodland..lol. And churned 1000am and only cost me $150, which I still have the $150 on a GC. The lady helping me thought it was a great idea and was doing it after her shift...lol...
So for anyone who hasn't taken advantage of it yet today is the last day, and they dont seem to mind churning the cards.
Good luck all.
PS. OT I am reviewing the poutine on the breakfest poutine link.

Donald - my hero · Sep 28, 2016

Here's your early warning all you Atlantic peeps -- you have a GC special Buy a $200 GC get 95 Airmiles. PLUS Butterball turkeys -- buy one get 10 AM Looks like a few other deals that I would take advantage of as well!

Atlantic Canada Sobeys Sept 29 - Oct 4th

Debbie · Sep 28, 2016

mort1331 said:
Just got back last night.
And what was the first thing I did this morning...Head to Foodland..lol. And churned 1000am and only cost me $150, which I still have the $150 on a GC. The lady helping me thought it was a great idea and was doing it after her shift...lol...
So for anyone who hasn't taken advantage of it yet today is the last day, and they dont seem to mind churning the cards.
Good luck all.
PS. OT I am reviewing the poutine on the breakfest poutine link.

Tomorrow is our last day.

In our small Foodland, the woman ahead of me was going to pay (part of) her order with a gc, and the cashier immediately told her to buy a new card and use both. She also mentioned that someone had actually bought 2-$75 gift cards and it worked, no problem. I only bought 2, but will go tomorrow, since there was a store issue with 50 AM for cheddar cheese. I didn't get it, but the person who had the 'override' key wasn't in. She'll be there tomorrow, so I plan on buying a couple more gc, which I will use for Christmas gifts, and having them give me the extra.
Has anyone had any issues with the loaded deals not working? For the first time, my purchase of Sensations Sweet and Salty Poporn (9AM) didn't come through, although it appears to be loaded. First time I've had an issue with any of the loaded deals.

bababear_50 · Sep 28, 2016

Metro GTA (Ontario) is up
http://www.metro.ca/flyer/upcoming.en.html?id=352
12 items with airmiles.
Hugs Mel

mort1331 · Sep 28, 2016

Debbie said:
Tomorrow is our last day. In our small Foodland, the woman ahead of me was going to pay (part of) her order with a gc, and the cashier immediately told her to buy a new card and use both. She also mentioned that someone had actually bought 2-$75 gift cards and it worked, no problem. I only bought 2, but will go tomorrow, since there was a store issue with 50 AM for cheddar cheese. I didn't get it, but the person who had the 'override' key wasn't in. She'll be there tomorrow, so I plan on buying a couple more gc, which I will use for Christmas gifts, and having them give me the extra.
Has anyone had any issues with the loaded deals not working? For the first time, my purchase of Sensations Sweet and Salty Poporn (9AM) didn't come through, although it appears to be loaded. First time I've had an issue with any of the loaded deals.

Never had any issues with loaded deal. But when you buy your GC, try buying one. Have the cashier finish. Then have her ring in the 2nd, and pay for with the first one. That is what we call cycling. That is how during this promo you could get 1000AM and paying $150 for the GC. Good luck.

Donald - my hero · Sep 28, 2016

bababear_50 said:
Metro GTA (Ontario) is up
http://www.metro.ca/flyer/upcoming.en.html?id=352
12 items with airmiles.
Hugs Mel

Thanks Mel --- I've added your post # to the first page now! Only thing I see for myself is the yogurt on the back page which is weirdly priced --2 for $7.00 but you have to buy 3 to get the bonus AM. Check out the first page for me and see if the links are working?? I'll spend some time over the next few days adding to it.

hdrolfe · Sep 28, 2016

Well Sobeys looks like a big let down to me... I didn't see any gift card deals, and even the buy whatever get points deals aren't that great.

I guess Rexall this week?

bababear_50 · Sep 28, 2016

hdrolfe said:
Well Sobeys looks like a big let down to me... I didn't see any gift card deals, and even the buy whatever get points deals aren't that great. I guess Rexall this week?

Hi Heather
Oh so sad...................................................................
I was looking at the Atlantic Canada Sobeys Ad and it looked so good.
Oh well better days ahead and thanks for posting.
I will keep an eye out for Foodland flyer tomorrow.
Hugs Mel

bababear_50 · Sep 28, 2016

Donald - my hero said:
Thanks Mel --- I've added your post # to the first page now! Only thing I see for myself is the yogurt on the back page which is weirdly priced --2 for $7.00 but you have to buy 3 to get the bonus AM. Check out the first page for me and see if the links are working?? I'll spend some time over the next few days adding to it.

Yeah I was thinking of the yogurt too........................Dan Active 4.99 x 3= 14.97= 20 airmiles
I am literally running through 5 classrooms at lunch time so I thought the probiotic drink yogurts might be a good idea but I hate that I have to buy 3 of these to get the airmiles.I feel buy two would have been a better deal. Links seem fine to me--thanks.
Hugs to you
Mel

bababear_50 · Sep 28, 2016

hdrolfe said:
Well Sobeys looks like a big let down to me... I didn't see any gift card deals, and even the buy whatever get points deals aren't that great. I guess Rexall this week?

Heather are the meal deals any good?
Thanks
Hugs Mel

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