ah yeah, as soon as I posted i realized what you said and re-read that you said LONDON. Oh well, will have to try that one next time.

As for get together and idine, my next trip to plan is to Holland for a wedding of brother in law in april but it is around easter so hardly any mile opps exist for me and it is pricey now too. Have to wait a week to see what low fares may pop up in some of the airlines we use like iceland air. If there were any get togethers in Holland, I would be in if it fits both my dates and work, and also works around my skiing... It's still winter you know so it is hard to travel away from the favored snow... There are no friends on a powder day!

BUT speaking of idine, are there any idine places in AMSTERDAM that anyone knows of? I bet most dutch friend and family will have no idea and though they may be happy I offer to pay, the problem will be that they will feel as though they should host and will probably insist on GOING DUTCH!

that would mean I would only get half the miles at best! ha ha ho.

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