Freddie Jr. and OldGold having endured a 9 hour "flight" from Tuscon to Los Angeles, and Koko having to endure almost the same from Reno was, I am certain, much more difficult than working away in the 1K Service Center for 10 hours. Besides, I now know everything there is to know about the 1K staff's families and lives. Now being a member of the "family," needing upgrade certificates was not an issue the next day for my flight out.

Here's the PHOTO NJDavid mentioned of Freddie with his much prized OldGold ionized metal luggage tag!