In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
They're a necessary evil for me. I'll end up on at least one or two a year mainly when I want to spend extra time in California or Arizona. If I take one on a Sunday then Monday is rough but by Tuesday I don't care any more and I'm glad I had my trip.