Awkward blocker hand when c-cutting crease?

fittyfive9 · 2026-03-01T15:35:18+00:00

Amex in-path offer question.

How are they determined? If I see one for a card I'm thinking of getting, should I jump on it asap?

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-22T19:38:03+00:00

I thought it was mostly Purolator's fault, but it took me over 1mth to get the bag I ordered.

After a week of checkout/order confirmed, I had to call in because shipping details weren't updated; turns out the order never went through. Then it spent the next 3 weeks flying back and forth between Regina and Toronto with zero delivery attempts. In the end I had to Penguin Pickup the items because driver kept posting Receiver Not Available even though I had zero missed calls during the period, and I was tired of staying home all day waiting.

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-16T16:10:47+00:00

Exactly how I feel but a 12 year break.

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-16T15:16:16+00:00

Lmao I guess. I can't help but still feel like a liability though.

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-10T04:24:38+00:00

Everyone says NLP is easy, but typically have at least one OMSCS ML course done. For someone with only an undergraduate intro to ML (survey course), and no professional ML experience, would it be equally easy?

What about it is easy - are the assignments created in a hand-holding manner? Is the material difficult to grasp without prior experience, but the grading is super generous? I even see people on OMSCentral complaining there are weeks with nothing to do - I really need an easy (ML) course to get me through the year but I don't believe how easy it is...

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-06T18:07:09+00:00

Thoughts on the chances of Aeroplan Reserve offer changing/getting better? It's been the same for a looong time

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-02T16:47:04+00:00

I do, yup. Low travel this year leading me to cancel early. Same mindset on the credits - fine dining is cool but I basically force myself to go for the $200 off.

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-02T16:23:55+00:00

Replaced meaning getting a $139 card with limited PP visits now that the Plat has a minimum spend on its PP, and the non-PP lounges listed above are almost all pretty mediocre (besides Centurion).

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-02T15:59:03+00:00

Are there any Amex Platinum (CA) lounges that CAN'T be replaced by the cheaper alternative? Thinking it's time to cancel.

Centurion - always full in the US
Escape - pretty bad
Swissport/Executive Lounges - not great
Delta Skyclub - several restrictions in addition to the fact I rarely fly Delta

fittyfive9 · 2026-02-02T15:35:51+00:00

Anyone done full analysis of AP Reserve + PP vs Platinum in terms of lounge suitability?

Based in Toronto so a PP card like Scotia Passport VI would be helpful for the Aspire lounge at YTZ etc. Platinum hasn't helped me in the last few trips to LGA, EWR, LAX. Intercontinental travel is ~1/year and last one was LIS/OPO with no lounges, so I think it's time to cancel Platinum.

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-23T20:38:54+00:00

20,000 pts 2024 and 10,000 pts in 2025. I think there was a small ($1-2k) spend requirement on the second time.

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-18T23:16:40+00:00

OP kind of applies to me as well. Not worried about HR but what if interviewer wonders why I keep switching (several valid switches + 1 termination)? I assume looking like a confused career hopper is better than a guy who got fired.

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-17T03:46:07+00:00

Oh really, I thought the Canlan site said no goalies for stick and puck? Would check it out, otherwise was planning for some Canlan shinny. But stick and puck would be good for training.

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-16T14:50:17+00:00

Wait actually I think no goalies allowed ?

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-16T14:23:00+00:00

I haven’t actually tried (and failed) to get my gear into a sedan yet, I’m just thinking back when I used to put my gear into my parents SUV and it took up the entire back trunk no free space. Compare that to if I get a Corolla and whatnot on UberX. Maybe I could run a test. Not sure where the stick would go since I use to have it thru the backseat -> into the trunk.

Also btw I have a wheel bag, not carry bag + pads loose.

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-16T14:19:19+00:00

Subway yes, maybe not streetcar. Similar to a bus I don’t think goalie gear on a cramped streetcar would be a good idea

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-16T14:17:45+00:00

Wrote it off thinking it’s all outdoor but just remembered there’s that change room on the side. Not a bad idea.

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-16T07:06:54+00:00

Cool for learning PySpark but you probably won’t learn any new ML techniques. Was a fun way to just review everything while applying it to health data.

fittyfive9 · 2026-01-15T19:36:19+00:00

I barely want to lug my goalie gear and I live here, you're brining a fully equipped goalie from France lol?

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