JonNYC, couple posts above, you referred to thezipper as Zip!! You need a different short name for thezipper!
Strangely, I'm also doing a mileage run on flts 28 and 29, with the 3 hrs+ layover at LGW. Yes, for the double elite miles. After busting the platinum barrier by 30,000+ miles the last couple uears, and just missing Platinum the yr before, I think I deserve this! (assuming I can survive the 16 hrs in coach!).