Mileage Run 101 session in DC -- date TBD
Aug 13, 2003 | 8:50 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Viajero Joven:
MESSAGE UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT PLANS:
Based on requests in Mileage run for folks to be PIMPed ("Please Improve Mileage Potential") I thought that as a going-away gift to the DC FTers, I could share some of my tactics on building itineraries.
** calling thelostshark, tayd, and bhatnasx **
I'm looking at Tues. Aug. 19 and also Tues. Sept. 9. The earlier date gives folks time to still plan trips before the Southwest fares expire. The later date gives advance purchase time to people who may fly in.
Any interest? Comments? Maybe we could meet at some kind of cyber cafe with large monitors so folks can see.
Concurrent discussion in this Mileage Run thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum...ML/005713.html
[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 08-13-2003).]</font>
MESSAGE UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT PLANS:
Based on requests in Mileage run for folks to be PIMPed ("Please Improve Mileage Potential") I thought that as a going-away gift to the DC FTers, I could share some of my tactics on building itineraries.
** calling thelostshark, tayd, and bhatnasx **
I'm looking at Tues. Aug. 19 and also Tues. Sept. 9. The earlier date gives folks time to still plan trips before the Southwest fares expire. The later date gives advance purchase time to people who may fly in.
Any interest? Comments? Maybe we could meet at some kind of cyber cafe with large monitors so folks can see.
Concurrent discussion in this Mileage Run thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum...ML/005713.html
[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 08-13-2003).]</font>
THANK YOU!
I also second the idea that maybe we can make this into a dinner after the session, or if possible, a working dinner? If the cybercafe does have wireless connections for users with laptops that have 802.11b connectivity, that will also work.
Aug 13, 2003 | 2:42 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by lopez151:
I live in the DC area and will probably join you all to learn a little something. Is the September 9th date nailed down yet?</font>
I live in the DC area and will probably join you all to learn a little something. Is the September 9th date nailed down yet?</font>
Still need to find an appropriate venue-- to be posted later.
Aug 13, 2003 | 5:46 pm
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The Godfather of mileage runs is speaking. I'll make every effort to be there.
Of course with the master speaking it will probably be more like a 401 or graduate level course.
D
Of course with the master speaking it will probably be more like a 401 or graduate level course.
D
Aug 14, 2003 | 7:48 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Fletch!:
The Godfather of mileage runs is speaking.</font>
The Godfather of mileage runs is speaking.</font>
Aug 14, 2003 | 9:56 am
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Hi:
I'm new to this board, though I've been an elite flyer for about 4 years now (Platinum on NW, Gold (soon to be silver) on DAL). I desperately want to keep my platinum on NW for next year, so I'm looking at mileage runs. Despite my travel experience, I'm not good at this other than thinking I should book a really long trip. I'm starting to understand how true mileage runs work and am VERY interested in learning more. Would this be of benefit, and something I could attend? It's not a problem getting to DC for those dates (though I'm going to be there twice again later in Sept).
I'm new to this board, though I've been an elite flyer for about 4 years now (Platinum on NW, Gold (soon to be silver) on DAL). I desperately want to keep my platinum on NW for next year, so I'm looking at mileage runs. Despite my travel experience, I'm not good at this other than thinking I should book a really long trip. I'm starting to understand how true mileage runs work and am VERY interested in learning more. Would this be of benefit, and something I could attend? It's not a problem getting to DC for those dates (though I'm going to be there twice again later in Sept).
Aug 14, 2003 | 11:46 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by daeagle:
What would be the closest metro stop to this place?
Thanks</font>
What would be the closest metro stop to this place?
Thanks</font>
Dupont Circle.
The place is walking distance to my apt. so I forgot.
Aug 16, 2003 | 11:13 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Viajero Joven:
Yup.
Still need to find an appropriate venue-- to be posted later.</font>
Yup.
Still need to find an appropriate venue-- to be posted later.</font>
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Aug 18, 2003 | 9:27 am
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VJ -- What time are you planning to start tomorrow? Also, is the place confirmed as
?
Thanks again for setting this up.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> Ben N Mo's internet cafe at 18th and Connecticut </font>
Thanks again for setting this up.
Aug 18, 2003 | 4:46 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by GoingAway:
[b]VJ -- What time are you planning to start tomorrow? Also, is the place confirmed as Ben N Mo's internet cafe at 18th and Connecticut ?</font>
[b]VJ -- What time are you planning to start tomorrow? Also, is the place confirmed as Ben N Mo's internet cafe at 18th and Connecticut ?</font>
Updated info is in the first post on the thread:
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">DATES: August 19 and also Sept. 9
TIME: 7:00pm- session begins. Social time to follow.
LOCATION: Cyber Stop Cafe, 1513 17th St. NW
Between P St. and Q St. on 17th St.
Public computers and seating area are on the 2nd floor. The cafe also offers wireless internet.
METRO: Dupont Circle (Red line)
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TIME: 7:00pm- session begins. Social time to follow.
LOCATION: Cyber Stop Cafe, 1513 17th St. NW
Between P St. and Q St. on 17th St.
Public computers and seating area are on the 2nd floor. The cafe also offers wireless internet.
METRO: Dupont Circle (Red line)
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[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 08-18-2003).]