Camp Flyer Talk 2005
Sep 10, 2004 | 8:40 pm
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Camp Flyer Talk 2005
On my flight from MIA-DFW today, I grabbed the latest copy of American Way magazine (Bernie Mac). An article in this issue discussed summer camps for 2005. Camps now cover everything: academic, arts, self-improvement, religious camps, summer in Europe, competitive sports, etc...
Well, who's on board for Camp Flyer Talk 2005?
Surely we could field a team of guest speakers from our distinguished group of members. For every area, there seems to be a resident expert.
-Accumulating miles without digging in dumpsters (unless you are at Cinemark)
-Mileage runs - why take a taxi when you could go from JFK-EWR by way of NRT with stops in LHR and MEX?
-Choosing the right car rental company
-Hurricanes and how they affect your travel
-Maximize your credit cards without maxing them out
-Starwood for beginners
-Blackberry v. Treo
-Sleeping in airports
-Understanding the TSA: "Is that a corkscrew in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
The list could go on forever.
-What to do when your seatmate wears too much cologne and other things your Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones won't help.
-Eating on the plane: warm nuts, Bistro Bags, FEBO, mastering plasticware
-Rope or no rope: The closet lavatory isn't always the right lavatory.
-A FAM took my FC seat, now what do I do?
-How many HHonors Points for the "Paris Hilton" (includes lab on proper videotaping techniques)
-Orphaned miles: trade NonePass to UA by transferring to Amtrak
What do you think? Is this someplace you would send your child???
Sam
Well, who's on board for Camp Flyer Talk 2005?
Surely we could field a team of guest speakers from our distinguished group of members. For every area, there seems to be a resident expert.
-Accumulating miles without digging in dumpsters (unless you are at Cinemark)
-Mileage runs - why take a taxi when you could go from JFK-EWR by way of NRT with stops in LHR and MEX?
-Choosing the right car rental company
-Hurricanes and how they affect your travel
-Maximize your credit cards without maxing them out
-Starwood for beginners
-Blackberry v. Treo
-Sleeping in airports
-Understanding the TSA: "Is that a corkscrew in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
The list could go on forever.
-What to do when your seatmate wears too much cologne and other things your Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones won't help.
-Eating on the plane: warm nuts, Bistro Bags, FEBO, mastering plasticware
-Rope or no rope: The closet lavatory isn't always the right lavatory.
-A FAM took my FC seat, now what do I do?
-How many HHonors Points for the "Paris Hilton" (includes lab on proper videotaping techniques)
-Orphaned miles: trade NonePass to UA by transferring to Amtrak
What do you think? Is this someplace you would send your child???
Sam
Sep 10, 2004 | 9:03 pm
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I volunteer to teach:
"Mileage Running and Solo Travel for Under 21's" As someone who has been mileage running since he was 17 I think I can do a very good job. Such topics covered will be:
- Best cities to get around in when you can't rent a car
- Getting around hotels who want you to be 21
- Getting into Airline Lounges at under 21
- Flying abroad: The drinking age is 18 there!
"Mileage Running and Solo Travel for Under 21's" As someone who has been mileage running since he was 17 I think I can do a very good job. Such topics covered will be:
- Best cities to get around in when you can't rent a car
- Getting around hotels who want you to be 21
- Getting into Airline Lounges at under 21
- Flying abroad: The drinking age is 18 there!
Sep 10, 2004 | 9:24 pm
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Mileage runs - why take a taxi when you could go from JFK-EWR by way of NRT with stops in LHR and MEX?