Geez I'd better get this done now that I see my wife, who normally lurks (not posts!), has seen fit to contribute...

Hi I'm Marty and I'm a quasi Mileage-aholic...

Oops -- wrong forum...

I'm 36, married to raeban (the greatest woman on the planet). Raeban failed to mention our other four children -- four doggies -- 3 min pins (Names: Lady Prancer, Bailey PITA, and Nikki) and one wire-haired red step-dog we inherited (Sam).

Grew up in the San Diego arean of SoCal -- if it's north of Orange County it's a separate country!

Graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (BBA in Travel Industry Management). I have a MA in International Relations from the University of Southern California (thank you Miami for beating dreaded UCLA so they won't invade us for the Fiesta Bowl!)

Owned and operated several retail travel agencies. Also did lots of mgmt consulting in the retail travel industry.

Moved on to the computer business and the internet. Currently at work for a service and maintenance firm.

Special interests include golf, cigars, resorts and the burning desire to retire as soon as possible...