I am new to the FlyerTalk forums, so I don't even know where to post this question...hope this is right!

I was a Delta Gold Skymiles member in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Last year I didn't quite make it and was relegated to Silver. My business travels this past year tailed down even more and I stand to become a General member at the end of this month. Does anyone have any ideas as to how I may be able to convince Delta to let me keep Silver status for 2006? My travel schedule looks to increase yet again this year, but perhaps not until the second half of 2006. I've been spoiled by the Medallion benefits and the thought of losing them bum me out. Thanks!