Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[bababear_50]

Have an awesome last few days Hdrolfe,,, make sure you check out Haunted Mansion for Halloween.
Oh and the waffles at Sleepy Hollow are sure to fill your son up.
Absorb all the warmth and fun.


P.S .
I broke the rule and ordered a stainless steel frying pan on Airmiles without checking with the gatekeeper.....
It's ok I had 24 hrs. and I changed my mind and cancelled it. LOL.

Hugs
Mel

 

[Debbie]

I know ya'll have been worried I wouldn't be able to come home to Canada but our test results were negative, so we have to, I mean get to, come home Sundah. Overall we felt pretty safe, put masks on at times even when they weren't required, and jave the dry hands of those who used a lot of hand sanitizer. We have MK tomorrow, but have ridden all we really wanted to (everest today, 5 times for me and 8 for kiddo). Even though the food cost way more than I had planned, we have had a great trip and I am glad we came. We have many cruises booked over 2022 and 2023 so not sure if we will be back until 2024, but I may start putting aside $20 giftcards every so often, they do add up.

I'm so glad that you and the boy have had a good trip! Safe travels home!

 

[Debbie]

My Fitbit Versa2 had an (apparently common) issue yesterday.....the top cover popped off. I've looked on airmiles and can get another Versa (3) but I don't know if this years-long issue has been rectified with the newer model. I am now looking at the Samsung Watch4. Does anyone have any experience with that one? I know that it is new to Canada, but the "price" is right....and 50 AM back, to boot! The Versa3 is more points, and the 15AM back ends at midnight tonight, so I am leaning towards the Samsung, which would connect with my Samsung phone. Decisions, decisions.

 

[tinkerone]

My Fitbit Versa2 had an (apparently common) issue yesterday.....the top cover popped off. I've looked on airmiles and can get another Versa (3) but I don't know if this years-long issue has been rectified with the newer model. I am now looking at the Samsung Watch4. Does anyone have any experience with that one? I know that it is new to Canada, but the "price" is right....and 50 AM back, to boot! The Versa3 is more points, and the 15AM back ends at midnight tonight, so I am leaning towards the Samsung, which would connect with my Samsung phone. Decisions, decisions.

If you do order today don't forget the AM's offer of

Use promo code “GRAVY” to get 100 Miles off merchandise rewards of 1,000 Miles or more until Oct. 31

 

[Debbie]

If you do order today don't forget the AM's offer of

Use promo code “GRAVY” to get 100 Miles off merchandise rewards of 1,000 Miles or more until Oct. 31

Thank you! I would DEFINITELY have forgotten this!

 

[Donald - my hero]

My Fitbit Versa2 had an (apparently common) issue yesterday.....the top cover popped off. I've looked on airmiles and can get another Versa (3) but I don't know if this years-long issue has been rectified with the newer model. I am now looking at the Samsung Watch4. Does anyone have any experience with that one? I know that it is new to Canada, but the "price" is right....and 50 AM back, to boot! The Versa3 is more points, and the 15AM back ends at midnight tonight, so I am leaning towards the Samsung, which would connect with my Samsung phone. Decisions, decisions.

can't speak to anything else but I got the Fitbit Versa 3 earlier this year and love it! I have a Samsung phone and debated getting one of those watches as well but since I was mainly interested in the sleep and step features this was a better choice. My phone is still connected for calls, messages etc so I'm not sure what else you'd be looking for. No problem with the face coming off but I picked up some screen pprotectors that's pop right over the whole thing anyway. I also bought several stretchy bands off Amazon and then made a bunch of scrunchies type covers to match my outfits and masks!



and one full on dorky matchy-match set

 

[bababear_50]

Well I caved and bought some Halloween goodies at Sobeys.
Spend $20 get 25 Airmiles. (showed on the receipt ).
I have packaged it all up and allowed myself 3 small chocolate Reese's mini peanut butter cups.
Now to just get it delivered before I start stealing my sons candy bags .LOL

Happy Halloween Everyone!!

 

[CanadianKrista]

Not AM related but I though you all would appreciate this. My sisters and I spent the last week cleaning out my Mom’s things (she passed in 2019, but we couldn’t get back to Newfoundland until now due to Covid). I found this gem in her office!

 

[juniorbugman]

I got the candy deal at Sobeys as well but I was disappointed that it didn't include chips as I really wanted some of them and I was hoping if it included the chips then I would have gotten the spend $40 get 100. I will go over tomorrow and see what they have on sale in the chip section. I need water and cokes so I know that a trip is required. Maybe hit Superstore as well and see what they have. Now I wonder how many kids I will get tonight. I have made up 50 regular bags and 5 special bags for my direct neighbours kids.

 

[bababear_50]

I got the candy deal at Sobeys as well but I was disappointed that it didn't include chips as I really wanted some of them and I was hoping if it included the chips then I would have gotten the spend $40 get 100. I will go over tomorrow and see what they have on sale in the chip section. I need water and cokes so I know that a trip is required. Maybe hit Superstore as well and see what they have. Now I wonder how many kids I will get tonight. I have made up 50 regular bags and 5 special bags for my direct neighbours kids.

I agree some choices would have been nice.
I remember in past years being able to get some Doritos ,Cheezies and Chips for Halloween Treat Airmiles.
I would have definitely been able to do the spend $40 if that had been allowed.
I never get many kids but always buy stuff just in case. I do know some young families have recently moved into the neighborhood.
Have fun Judy.
Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Not AM related but I though you all would appreciate this. My sisters and I spent the last week cleaning out my Mom’s things (she passed in 2019, but we couldn’t get back to Newfoundland until now due to Covid). I found this gem in her office! View attachment 618230

So Cool! Thanks for sharing ,,,kind of like those original pull tab lottery tickets.
So sorry to hear about your mom Hon. HUGS.
I found a great deal of peace when I was able to sort all my mom's stuff ,,such a nice memory. Hugs to you.
Mel

 

[Debbie]

can't speak to anything else but I got the Fitbit Versa 3 earlier this year and love it! I have a Samsung phone and debated getting one of those watches as well but since I was mainly interested in the sleep and step features this was a better choice. My phone is still connected for calls, messages etc so I'm not sure what else you'd be looking for. No problem with the face coming off but I picked up some screen pprotectors that's pop right over the whole thing anyway. I also bought several stretchy bands off Amazon and then made a bunch of scrunchies type covers to match my outfits and masks!

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and one full on dorky matchy-match set
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Thank you Jacqueline. I did order the Samsung watch, but I'm going to order the screen protector for the fitbit, and I'll see which I prefer. I love my fitbit, but I don't like looking at my sleep records anymore! Love your bands-especially as they match your masks!

 

[hdrolfe]

Thank you Jacqueline. I did order the Samsung watch, but I'm going to order the screen protector for the fitbit, and I'll see which I prefer. I love my fitbit, but I don't like looking at my sleep records anymore! Love your bands-especially as they match your masks!

I got a Fitbit Sense and Love It. I love that I can read the face in the sun (my last one you couldn't really see it if the sun/light was too bright). I do not like the sleep feature only because I sleep terribly. I don't pay for premium but am considering it since it would record my sleep and see if I really do snore like my son says I do. Apparently he thought a T-Rex was chasing him last week... Any way! I am sure whichever one you use will be useful. I love having mine.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Hubby turns 60 at the end of the month and the kids want to take him to an escape room so they've planned a weekend out of it. Our son and his wife live in Orillia and would normally spend the night here but since that room is now Mocha's homebase AND she's not really a "company" type of kitty, I told them I'd spring for a hotel. So what did I do? Well, duh, checked for the best deal to earn me some miles at the same time. Hotels .com has some decent deals but not terrific return, just 1/$35 thru the portal, same for all the direct sites BUT on a whim peeked at the Airmiles site and found there's a special right now, booked the room with the MOST miles and snickered while i did it

Cost for the room is $155 and i just earned 140 miles, cha-ching!! Happy birthday to both of us (mine is 2 days earlier) and that much closer to seeing the Duck in 2023

 

[TammyLynn33]

Hope everyone is staying warm . Has anyone heard anything more about any pre-Xmas promos coming up ? Like a biggie like shop the block type thing I wanna start shopping !!!
We survived Great wolf lodge and it was really good safety wise . I have new anxiety with people crowds and doing things but I felt ok. We are inside a restaurant but it was really well spaced out and I felt ok not great but ok. I really worry how I will do in Fl. Hoping kids vax come out soon .
hugs to all
t

 

[alohamom]

I have new anxiety with people crowds and doing things but I felt ok

Glad to hear it went well and I know what you mean about anxiety and crowds!
I sometimes find myself panicking for no reason these days and I usually have a mask on when it happens which makes it even worse!

 

[hdrolfe]

I thought there was a post about a bigger promo coming soon? It was going to run for longer than the Bonus Booms have been... But I can't remember when it was posted.

 

[Donald - my hero]

yes, next big promo is starting November I forget which day, i think the 18th, I'll confirm when I get up, stupid flu shot is kicking my butt! No idea how much of a return but it's running for 6 weeks

 

[TammyLynn33]

yes, next big promo is starting November I forget which day, i think the 18th, I'll confirm when I get up, stupid flu shot is kicking my butt! No idea how much of a return but it's running for 6 weeks

Thanks guys ! You are the best. I My airmiles Disney fam

 

[Donald - my hero]

Here's what they had in the press release on October 4th regarding the holiday season promo: Press Release regarding program enchantments

• Bonus Boom Boost (Nov. 18 – Dec. 27): This holiday season, AIR MILES and its coalition of partners are giving collectors the opportunity to get a little extra out of their holiday spending with Bonus Boom Boost – a national coalition promotion that will help collectors get to their dreams faster. For a little extra GRAVY, each unique Bonus Boom Boost offer used by a collector is an automatic entry for a chance to win a national grand prize of 1 Million Miles, or to win one of four regional prizes of 250,000 Miles.

My take on this is :

• Bigger bonus than the current 95 miles we've been seeing since it runs for 6 weeks
• probably needing to use coupons from different partner stores
• hopefully the coupons will have decent returns to warrant the word BOOST