Despite the warnings here on Flyertalk, I took a chance with a LaQuinta Returns points transfer to Dividend Miles. This was my final needed hit, and I expected that ordering the transfer on Nov. 7 would give me time to spare before the Nov. 14 conclusion of Grand Slam 2011.
My Quinta Returns account online statement confirms that my points-to-miles transfer took place on Nov. 7. Then LaQuinta Returns dawdled for 10 days before thansmitting wrong information to Dividend Miles:
11/17/2011 11/17/2011 Conversion La Quinta points exchange 1000
As far as La Quinta is concerned, why should there be a difference between "activity date" and "post date?" Obviously, both are the same to them.
So, now, I face the obligatory PITA telephone calls and emails to try to get this straightened out!