Well, its been about two days since I’ve last posted on FT. Its not that I haven’t seen things that I could’ve commented on, its just that I didn’t know quite where to put number 1000. I thought about putting it on – indulge me for just a minute – the Air Canada/Canadian board, where I my first post went a little more than three years ago. Then I thought about putting it on the Alaska or Northwest or United boards, the ones that I read the most these days.

But I decided to post in Community. Its not that I want to make a ‘woowee look at me’ post; its not that at all. Instead I just wanted to say thank you…. and thank you, and you, and you. Its been a great few years here on Flyertalk and I have learned more than I ever thought possible about airlines, frequent flyer programs, and mileage accumulation.

This is a big thank-you to the good people on the Air Canada forum. I’m amazed by all the stuff that you all know and are so willing to share. tcook, Shareholder, Empress, KenHaamer, airbus320, and all the rest of you (cattle included: how can you not get a kick out of that guy), thanks a bunch.

And to all of the Air Canada employees, thanks as well. I know that things can get a little heated and sometimes take a negative spin over there, but thank you in spite of that. Shagger, YYZC2, SecretAgent, A Flygirl (where have you been?), and everyone else, thanks for taking your time to share a little bit about Air Canada from you side.

All you United people have to know as well: you’ve created a great board over there. Tempers stay low and good information is shared. United is one of my favourite reads every day. And all the great employees as well: hats off to all of you. What great ambassadors you are to your company. You should get an international F seat whenever you go on holiday. Oh, that’s right, you already do .

Thanks as well to the two FTers that I have met in person, spiff and essxjay. Spiff, I had never been into an international first class lounge before and you gave me the ORD oneworld tour. Thank you.

There are also a few people on FT who I haven’t ever met but really intrigue me. They tend to be those who have high seniority and a low post count. Eric the Half a Bee, diana, and daph, happy and safe travels. You must all be like angels watching over us . Head in to chat sometime… a few people could use a little redemption .

And to all those at the BA board: where did I make my first drunk FT post? Well, I’ll raise another to all of you. Thanks for too many good smiles and laughs over the years.

Randy, thank you as well, for creating such a great place. I’ll have you know that my GPA has been slowly inching down since the day I found this place . To all the moderators who volunteer their time for an often thankless job: thank you.

But, hey, the people I would really like to thank the most are those who are regulars in FT chat. I feel like I’ve got to know a lot of you as friends the last year, even if we’ve never met. I hesitate to name any names for fear of forgetting anyone, but the FT women (ldsant, SanDiego1K, jan_az, skiadcock, Mashav, Alysia, missydarlin, Punki, SeeYa and a few more) along with mjm, peteropny, cedric, dlnewbie, wharvey, iluv2fly, JayBrian, Jetboy, RobotDoctor, MileageAddict, inko, g_fowlerord1K, klauau etc., etc., etc: A BIG thanks to all of you. I appreciate the advice, the wisdom, and the fun. Its been a great three years… here’s to a whole lot more!

Thank you.

[Edited because I forgot someone really important... you'll never know who it was ]

[If I forgot you, I am really sorry... ]

[This message has been edited by makin'miles (edited Mar 03, 2004).]