On this somber occasion of Post #250, I wanted to thank Flyertalk as a community.

I am a relative newbie to frequent flying and this website has been invaluable.

I almost consider myself an addict of this website... I am constantly checking this website for the latest tidbit. (I AM JUST WAITING UNTIL SOMEONE POSTS A ROC-CDG for $27! - Hell, even $270 would be a bargain from Rochester). Anyone else up for starting a 12-Step Help Program? Attendance at meeting would have to include frequent flier points!

I look forward to that day when I actually meet someone in the airport and they recognize my Flyertalk luggage tag (yes, the one that broke the first time I used it!). I am sure we will quickly have lots in common... and will probably get along even better than most families!

I got such joy over the past two weeks in giving away coupons to 21 of you... with nothing expected in return (I even paid the postage - you seemed surprised at that!) A couple of you even sent back some surprises... those true "gifts" were appreciated and will be put to good use.

I look forward to many informational years on this website. And I hope I cross paths with many of you. I especially want to meet the person who I was secret Santa for... CATMAN!!!! We will be able to at least share kitty pictures... my "Grunts" and "Just Jack" are precious as well.

Thanks again for opening your "virtual arms" to a newbie... and I hope I am doing my share to add to this community.

Until we meet......


William