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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: MCI
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I've done a lot of "guy weekend" trips where I've gotten an upgrade. I usually just try and score a 2nd upgrade and "donate" the e-cert or whatever it cost to the cause. In this case, I'd probably upgrade Dad if I could.