Got to comment to all of you, this is one of the better threads running. I agree totally that while we all earn the miles, it's the story of how we use the miles that one of the more interesting. As for Catman, I'm dissapointed he didn't stop by Colorado Springs on the way round the world. Here, you can visit the world renown....House of Miles. Keep the comments coming. One thing to ponder on, does it sem that because you have lots of miles, that others always want to use them?