StewieMac, Londonflyer, I agree with you both. BLQ is fantastic and I use it instead of LIN for 3/4 very good reasons (debatable!)

1. Avoid LHR
2. Lunch in BLQ with a friend
3. I-class to BLQ costs less than most Y-class fares to LIN
4. Avoids the end of year AGP run to retain Silver