Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[marcyleecorgan]

Hmmm we need a few things but it looks like this week it might be better to shop at Co-Op. We did get the rest of the AM from my last load-down, so I updated my signature again. So exciting!

 

[Donald - my hero]

Psst ... @bababear_50 .. not sure if it's just me or not, but the last 2 pictures you've posted here are showing as broken images to me. I really want to see the pic of your fur-grandbaby to compare with OURS (also all we're getting here we've been told ) son & his wife have 3 cats, a dog and .. A HORSE!! Our daughter & her wife have a cat, and yes, we do buy them gifts

I think the one from today is alerting us to the $10 gift card if you spend $30 on the weekend at Rexall?

 

[bababear_50]

Quick side note
Injection ordered but we will delay me getting the shot till after Disney.
I am just one of those people that if it (prescription) has a listed side effect I will probably get it.
Dr. recommends a knee brace for right knee,,says it is affecting the stability of left knee,,it never rains sometimes.
So now I have to look for a knee brace that doesn't cause the eczema and psoriasis to flare.
Good news is I have lost 5 pounds,,,
I might try a Shoppers Home Health Care place close to me.
Hugs
Mel

 

[Donald - my hero]

Quick side note
Injection ordered but we will delay me getting the shot till after Disney.
I am just one of those people that if it (prescription) has a listed side effect I will probably get it.
Dr. recommends a knee brace for right knee,,says it is affecting the stability of left knee,,it never rains sometimes.
So now I have to look for a knee brace that doesn't cause the eczema and psoriasis to flare.
Good news is I have lost 5 pounds,,,
I might try a Shoppers Home Health Care place close to me.
Hugs
Mel

I've bought all types of braces at Rexall, just sayin

Great news about the weight loss, that is soooo hard during the time of year that seems to be food-centric, you must be so proud of yourself!!!!

 

[Newcastle]

Base: 20 AM
5X: 80 bonus AM (total with base:100 AM)
10X: 180 bonus AM (total with base:200)

Total: 280 AM

So sorry I missed this Isabelle and thank you for taking the time to explain that! Clearly, I was not even close with my calculations but I do prefer my method .

 

[bababear_50]

Psst ... @bababear_50 .. not sure if it's just me or not, but the last 2 pictures you've posted here are showing as broken images to me. I really want to see the pic of your fur-grandbaby to compare with OURS (also all we're getting here we've been told ) son & his wife have 3 cats, a dog and .. A HORSE!! Our daughter & her wife have a cat, and yes, we do buy them gifts

I think the one from today is alerting us to the $10 gift card if you spend $30 on the weekend at Rexall?

Thanks for the heads up,,,,not my day-locked myself out of the car twice..thank goodness for CAA.
Time for bed or binge on something on Netflix,,, but the car is off limits...at least till I get the bathroom sink unplugged,,uhhhh what a day.
And atleast my kid didn't put some small toys down the toilet drain like the dad's son I met tonight at Canadian Tire.
Hugs
Mel

 

[Debbie]

The Synvisc that I had for my injections was not covered, was fairly expensive but my work drug plan covered a lot of it. It worked for my issues and no down time.

Thanks! I'll need to call my insurance with fingers crossed that some of it is paid for.

Hi Deb
Thanks for sharing with me....
I have been looking forward to getting away but at times I've wondered if I'd of been better to just stay home and rest.
I have also been watching the disabilities threads and thinking if I have to I will get a ECV and I have adjusted my expectations
from previous trips. I've made some sit down reservations and all my FP+,,I do enjoy a nice cup of coffee and people watching.
Hopefully the weather is a bit warm and I can just enjoy some sit around the pool time.
Thanks again
Mel

P.S. Tink and Deb
I know someone who swears by Hyaluronic acid injections for knee pain.
She is a very spry 80 year old and says they works wonders for her knees.
I know she pays the doctor a fee for the shots.
https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee-hyaluronic-acid-joint-injections

THAT'S the name of what my doctor mentioned when I had the cortisone shot. Thank you for the name and the link!

Quick side note
Injection ordered but we will delay me getting the shot till after Disney.
I am just one of those people that if it (prescription) has a listed side effect I will probably get it.
Dr. recommends a knee brace for right knee,,says it is affecting the stability of left knee,,it never rains sometimes.
So now I have to look for a knee brace that doesn't cause the eczema and psoriasis to flare.
Good news is I have lost 5 pounds,,,
I might try a Shoppers Home Health Care place close to me.
Hugs
Mel

For sure get the knee brace! I injured my right knee in 1999, but wasn't able to find a brace that fit, and I think it was because the left leg carried the brunt of things over the years that it is the one that has the worst of the arthritis. I've already told my kids....care for things now, not later!
We dealt with both Shoppers Home Health Care in the city earlier this year with respect to issues that my Mom was having. They are awesome and so knowledgeable! Good luck! I find the cane a godsend. I don't need it all the time, but I know that if there is a day that I don't use it, I pay for it the next. And Ibuprofen (I know, but it is the ONLY thing that works for me).

 

[osully]

I overdid the grocery spending this month so I’m trying to make our food last til the new year!

Got my most wanted Instant Pot! So far I have done the water test and made a steamed sweet potato!

 

[damo]

I overdid the grocery spending this month so I’m trying to make our food last til the new year!

Got my most wanted Instant Pot! So far I have done the water test and made a steamed sweet potato!

I use mine quite a bit but I find that you really need to practice with them. For example, things like pork chops and pot roast really vary in cook times depending on what recipe you see. Way too many of them don't cook things long enough and they come out tough. If you find any great recipes, please post or link to them!

 

[tinkerone]

I overdid the grocery spending this month so I’m trying to make our food last til the new year!

Got my most wanted Instant Pot! So far I have done the water test and made a steamed sweet potato!

I'm over the $1000 mark this month so I will be picking at whats in the cupboard for a week or so as well.
I'm using my Instant Pot tonight to reheat a bone in ham, reheating it in the oven would just dry it out where as the IP will keep the moisture in. Love my IP soooo much. makes everything so much easier.

 

[Pumpkin1172]

So just wanted to say a big thank you to all you fellow Am hunters. I would not have had my most successful year AM hunting without all your tips and tricks. I think I did pretty well considering that the bulk of my miles come from Safeway/ Sobeys, and then the big promos. We did get the BMO world elite card and used that until our travel agent for the dd wedding said that AM would be changing the way the travel vouchers work, and we cashed in 1800.00 in travel vouchers to use for the dd destination wedding. We have since switched to the west jet card and I will still continue to work the AM program as well as I can to save those AM for possibly a future grad trip for the son to Universal Orlando And considering we don't have a rexall near us and we have a bulk fuel card instead of using shell unless it's big promos or we are travelling...I think I did pretty good this year. Thanks again for all the tips and tricks for collecting as many Am as I have this year.
Current status (until December 31, 2019)

Onyx

You've collected:
15,507*
Miles this year
*Updated weekly each Sunday

Congratulations! You′ve earned 6,000 Miles this calendar year and achieved OnyxTM status.*

 

[Donald - my hero]

We've had a fairly successful year as well! I was just able to order one more travel voucher thanks to the 3 coupon Thursdays at Rexall this month bringing the total to $3300, not sure where we'll go but that's a huge deposit!

 

[bababear_50]

My total for this year is a lot higher than usual.

https://imgur.com/RueYix5
27,997
I don't think next year will be as high.

Hugs
Mel

 

[Disney Addicted]

19,383 to-date. Less than I thought but a nice amount regardless!

My husband's card earned 10,629 to-date.

My total for this year is a lot higher than usual.

https://imgur.com/RueYix5
27,997
I don't think next year will be as high.

Hugs
Mel

That's impressive! Maybe another 3 will post before the 1st so it rounds up to 28,000 even!

 

[bababear_50]

I just picked up a couple of tickets on airmiles for
Hotel Cirque Eloize at Sony Centre/Toronto
two tickets/Orchestra seating
Feb 7 2019.
1,550 airmiles

http://www.sonycentre.ca/calendar-event-details/?id=431
This is my last airmile gift for my son and daughter inlaw for awhile ,,now I am saving just for me,
Universal tickets.


Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

19,383 to-date. Less than I thought but a nice amount regardless!

My husband's card earned 10,629 to-date.



That's impressive! Maybe another 3 will post before the 1st so it rounds up to 28,000 even!

I think your totals are awesome Hon,,especially doing two cards.
Well Done!
Hugs
Mel

 

[roxysmum123]

Those of you who have 5 figure miles for the year - how do you do it?! I feel like it'll be impossible to do just with gas, groceries, and Rexall - - but is it possible???

 

[bababear_50]

Those of you who have 5 figure miles for the year - how do you do it?! I feel like it'll be impossible to do just with gas, groceries, and Rexall - - but is it possible???

Hi Hon
Everyone is different,,,,,, for me,,I rarely shop online.
1, I buy the $100 or $150 Sobeys and Metro and Foodland grocery gift cards when available.
2, Last summer I accumulated a lot of airmiles buying gift cards at Shell and using them for my everyday needs,,(Canadian Tire Gift Cards,Home Depot Gift Cards--I was doing a home renovation).(Every 100 dollars I spent gave me 100 airmiles).
3, I stockpile paper and cleaning products and only buy them when they are on sale and if I can get airmiles.
4. Have you ever bought a Grocery store gift card and then when doing your next shopping thrown in your favorite coffee shop gift card or gas card??

Shop The block =2,000
March Mega Miles=1250
total
3250 airmiles

Hugs to you

 

[roxysmum123]

Hi Hon
Everyone is different,,,,,, for me,,I rarely shop online.
1, I buy the $100 or $150 Sobeys and Metro and Foodland grocery gift cards when available.
2, Last summer I accumulated a lot of airmiles buying gift cards at Shell and using them for my everyday needs,,(Canadian Tire Gift Cards,Home Depot Gift Cards--I was doing a home renovation).(Every 100 dollars I spent gave me 100 airmiles).
3, I stockpile paper and cleaning products and only buy them when they are on sale and if I can get airmiles.
4. Have you ever bought a Grocery store gift card and then when doing your next shopping thrown in your favorite coffee shop gift card or gas card??

Shop The block =2,000
March Mega Miles=1250
total
3250 airmiles

Hugs to you

I haven't done the gift cards thing - but considering I'm trying to get away from using my credit cards this might be a good way to go - buy the gift cards and use those instead of credit. Does Shell often have promos for GC's? I follow this group closely now so I'm hoping I don't miss a smart deal in the future

I should hit 2000 on Shop the Block for sure - fingers crossed for March Mega Miles successes

 

[osully]

Woohoo! An amazing year for our AM group!

I'm at 16,728 AM earned this year. Plus another 200 or so that I earned at Sobeys last Sunday that hasn't posted yet but will count to the year! Not that it counts but cannot wait for that 2000AM to post from STB! I want an immersion blender or a stand mixer once I have earned enough! (after booking flights for WDW next year... which should be possible on Jan 2!)

Husband earned 767 so far but he only started in late summer and we do almost everything through my card (BMO mastercard, Shell, Sobeys, etc). All cash miles which we use for Starbucks $$$ - have $60 saved right now for treats and drinks on our Nov 2019 trip to WDW! Plus 2000 earned for STB, so another $200 of Starbucks!