Regarding the Tight squeeze, woman cheesed by obese person on Porter Airlines flight post…

SmartCanucks is a consumer oriented blog and this was a very consumer based issue. It’s really sad that people were offended and many asked me to delete the post. We are slowly losing our freedom of speech in this country without even knowing it.

I VERY RESPECTFULLY presented this problem. Having family members who are obese I totally understand that obesity can sometimes be out of our hands and is not always related to poor diet and exercise. I did not once attack obese people in my post. Please read it again.

I’m usually very stressed out during flying because of a terrible experience I’ve had in the past on one of my trips. The psychological stress I go through although not physically apparent, is terrible. The last thing I want to worry about is having to share my seat with anyone. Call me selfish if you will but if I paid for a seat I expect to have my whole seat. The seats are already tiny as it is! So I think this is an issue that needs to be addressed.

Some of the more educated responses in that blog post were actually very enlightening! For instance I really liked Sarah’s response:

As a Woman’s Rights advocate in Canada, I have to say the entire situation is shameful, especially considering the numerous people who posted without considering the larger issue: society; For some, obesity isn’t just due to eating an extra large hamburger, or not exercising, it can be a disease, genetics, or many other issues. Society needs to stop creating things made for a specific womyn and start manufacturing things for all womyn!!!! For instance, at 9 months pregnant right now, I couldn’t use an airplane or bus washroom… Actually, I feel cramped at my 5′1″ 110lbs. body in there prior to being pregnant!!!

If we want either of these ladies to have justice, we would need to look at the larger picture: Why aren’t there seats designed for those who might not fit, or can’t fit into those tiny seats?? It’s an economic thing, the more people the company can squish into the airplane (meaning more tiny seats, less seats that can comfortably hold people) the more money they can make. Of course, if the lady had went to the airport AFTER the fact, the airline probably decided she couldn’t have been THAT uncomfortable to have made the flight, and the company already had made the money…

When put into that perspective, can you blame either lady? I know I can’t!

If we discuss these issues then airlines are more likely to make the seats bigger or add a special service to help out obese people. But if we shut up and pretend nothing is wrong nothing happens!

Once again, I did not try to discriminate against obese people. The fact that some people were offended by my posts offends me. Some people will use the “offended” excuse whenever obese people are mentioned WITHOUT even reading or understanding the argument being presented.

So now is the moment of truth. You guys will decide whether or not the porter airlines blog post will remain on SmartCanucks or get deleted. I’ll let you decide what kind of censorship you want on SmartCanucks. If people don’t want to have these kinds of discussions on SmartCanucks then I won’t post them anymore.

Should I delete my “Tight squeeze, woman cheesed by obese person on Porter Airlines flight” post?

I always thought Porter Airlines’ customer service was first class, but looks like it’s going downhill. I came across an interesting article in the Ottawa Citizen about a woman (Janet) who had to share her Porter airline seat with a obese person because that obese person didn’t fit in her own seat.

She figures the woman’s spine was where the middle armrest comes down when in use. The woman also needed a belt extender to be able to buckle up.

Janet did not complain during the flight but afterwards she contacted Porter Airlines and asked for a full refund but Porter Airlines refused and offered her a $100 Gift Card on a future flight.

I think that the least Porter could have done was give her back her money. But this situation should not have happened in the first place. If someone cannot fit into a single seat then they should pay for 2 seats, sit comfortably and not bother others. Passengers should not be expected to travel with someone occupying part of their seat during the flight; or at least that’s how I personally feel about this. It’s uncomfortable, annoying, unfair and disgusting. If this had happened to me I would have refused to occupy half a seat on the spot and would not have waited till the flight was over to complain.

What would you have done?

Sears has sent me a few discount codes just for our readers, one of them is a new one that I haven’t seen before. The other one has been floating around for a bit so it isn’t a secret lol!

$10 off $75 Expiry October 3rd “941612160”

$15 off $150 Expiry unknown “941612074”

The $15 off one can be used with the processor I posted yesterday! Awesome!

Perfect timing for this coupon to come out, and it’s valid til November 15, 2010. I’m planning on using this coupon to buy a winter jacket for my son (Outerwear is on sale for 30% off), and on the day before Halloween I’m sure the costumes will be on clearance so potentially a good deal there (if there’s any sizes left).

Click here to print your coupon.

Thanks to my friend Sharpie for sharing this coupon with us!

Coastal Contacts (Clearly Contacts sister site)  has quite a few $6.99 eyeglasses in stock right now.  Usually there is only a few pairs at this price!  Shipping is $10.95 USD. I’ve ordered a few times from Coastal and my glasses have always been shipped from Canada, so there is no duties or anything. I did a quick search for some discount codes to make this an even sweeter deal and heres what I came up with:

• “SAVEONB2S” Save 12%- Expiry September 30th
• “EXPRESS” Save 5%- Expiry December 31st

Click here to check out the $6.99 glasses.

Second Cup is celebrating their 35th anniversary this fall, heres what their Facebook pages says:

Did you know Second Cup is 35 years old this year! Celebrate with Us at Second Cup. Stay tuned to get updates on whats happening in cafes nationally to celebrate our 35th Birthday. Second Cup will nationally celebrate its birthday on September 30th. We have a new birthday celebration coffee the Blend 35 and all day… on September 30th at any Second Cup you can purchase a medium blend 35 coffee for just $0.75!!

Click here for more info.

Thanks cheekies for the email.

*Edit, thanks also AnnieP who posted this on the forum too 🙂

Bumping from September 8th 🙂

Medieval Times is offering a BOGO promo for performances until October 31st!  This great deal was posted by Travelzoo.

Here’s how it works, pay the regular price for one adult ticket and get the second ticket of equal or lesser value free. The regular price for an adult is $63.95 and for a child is $40.95.Six brave knights compete in games of skill astride Andalusian stallions, while guests enjoy a four-course banquet (vegetarian option available) served medieval style.
This package includes:
•Admission to the Castle
•Pre-show Falcon meet and greet
•2-hour live performance
•4-course meal
Get even closer to the action with the Kings Royalty Package for $20 more per person. This package includes VIP first row (all sections) or second row, center section seating, framed group entrance photo, “Behind the Scenes” DVD, commemorative program and Knights cheering banner.
Valid for Thursday-Sunday performances through Oct. 31. Book by Oct. 13.
Click here to book

1.Choose date and enter quantity of tickets, then select “Regular” or choose seating upgrades
2.Enter the code BGZ10 and click “Submit Code”
3.Fill out your information and see the discount on the following page. Or phone 1-888-WE-JOUST (935-6878) quote promotion code BGZ10.

In the Shoppers Drug Mart (ON) Oct. 2-8, 2010 flyer, Carefree pantiliners and OB tampons are on 2-day special (Sunday and Monday only) for $1.99 each. Use your Save $2 off any brand (includes Carefree and OB) call-in coupon from JnJ Canada and get it for free! I’ve been collecting these coupons for a while now, waiting specifically for this sale. At last here it is!

Click here to view the SDM Oct. 2-8, 2010 flyer posted by none other than Mr. Boo Radley himself !

Thanks to Cuckoobird for spotting this hot deal!

Offer valid Saturday, October 2 to Monday, October 4, 2010 on the purchase total of eligible products after discounts and redemptions and before taxes. Excludes all products offered or sold by a pharmacist in the course of the exercise of his/her profession, stamps, passport photos, lottery tickets, event tickets, transit tickets and passes, electronic gift cards, Life Experiences® packages and pre-paid phone cards. One Tim Card per transaction per customer.

Thanks to thetonester21 for the posting in the forum and for Memew for the early heads up!

Offer valid for a limited time only and on select merchandise. All prices reflect discount. Gymboree reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. All prices in this email and on gymboree.com are in U.S. dollars. Offer not valid at Gymboree Outlet or Play & Music locations.

I’m so glad there’s a Gymboree close to me because I hate paying for shipping. Gymboree is pricier than The Children’s Place, but I find the pieces to be more unique and stylish. Now that they have up to 60% off, the prices will be on par with TCP, which means I must go there sometime soon!

Click here for Gymboree’s store locator.

From September 30th until October 3rd, 2010 – save 30% on your entire purchase during Friends & Family Event at Naturalizer!

Also, during the Friends of Naturalizer 2010 program, Naturalizer will donate $1 for every pair of shoes or bag sold to one of the non-profit partners – WaterCan, SPCA International or ShelterBox.

Click the coupon photo above, print and bring to the store to get your discount. 🙂

thanks couponlady!

From October 1st until October 10th, 2010, H&M is offering $10 off a selected item each day. Selection may vary by store – while supplies last.

There is no info on the website about which items are $10 off on which days, butI’m thinking they will update the website on October 1st. Stay tuned!

Thanks couponlady!

Disney on Ice is coming back to the John Labatt Centre Febrauray 3rd. Normally I wouldn’t blog about this but in my email I have been notified that tickets for opening night (February 3rd) 7pm show are only $15. (when you use the presale code you get them for $11)!  Of course this isn’t for front row seating or VIP they are 300 level.  Also until October 17th you can save yourself an extra $4 a ticket by entering “ZXA” in the promo box for any of the other showings. But wait, theres more!  All online orders up until October 17th will receive a free disposable Disney one time use camera! How cool. Click here to order your tickets.

Just got this in my email. Today onle 1-plus.com is offering $1 shipping!  They also sent me a 10% code. Simply enter “10PROMO” in the coupon box.  I took a quick look around and they do have some clearance items still up to 70% off, its worth a look see.   Click here to check out 1-plus.com

Sears.ca is offering their 12 cup KitchenAid food processor for $199.99 until October 3rd.  You can use the $10 off code that I posted last night  by simply imputing “941612160” in the discount promo box at checkout.

Here comes the neat part.  A while ago I posted a KitchenAid mail in rebate that is valid for purchases up until October 3rd.  According to their rebate chart this proccesor is up  for a $75 dollar rebate as long as its purchased before October 3rd.  Unfortunately the model number was NOT included on the description, and Sears customer service was horrible in answering what model number it was.  I tried the Catalogue deptartment was forwarded to Small Appliances they said they had no information on it. Called back to Catalogue where she informed me its model number was “700w” as in the power. (Ha ha) Then I actually noticed in the web address the model number “KFPM770NK” is in the title so I’m pretty sure were good to go!  Whew!  So this makes the processor a grand total of  $114.99! (not including pre paid tax etc)  Excellent deal when your saving over $200 before the rebates and discounts and it has a great rating.

Thanks K.c. for the heads up on this!

*$15 off $150 Expiry unknown “941612074″