Im just gonna book a couch :D

Aye, we had to adjust our W-4s this year for that. I calculated and was all :eek: we're not taking enough out. Should be ok now though.

Righto, I was merely commiserating about the troubles of re-qualifying for Marriott Plat this year. Marriott requires 75 nights, and stays don't enter into the picture. I hope that I've established myself as not better than anyone due to status or the lack thereof. :eek:

Good morning Box. Back in Washington DC. Snow has melted away, sun is shining brightly.

Remember that if the bag is a carry on you can leave in the lounge and lock up valuables in the lockers.

Be sure to call the GM Concierge to make sure they reserve your preferred couch location.

Ahh. Misread. :o

Having a mortgage and a home office (that's my only "office" and official place I work, and yes, it's mandated by my employer) really helps my tax situation. I've had two years of nice refunds, and over the last two years have slowly reduced my withholding to get closer to break even. After this year's refund, I upped the exemptions on my W-4 a little again. Might as well see some of that money in my semi-monthly pay rather than wait for it to all come back at once each February.

I did that a few years ago when I owed some taxes, only for CO miles. Nice chunk of miles for not much surcharge.

for the record, I was not mad at sdm1130 or Hartmann for beating the system and forcing me to sleep in a room without heat.

Had this happen night before last at CY-Sugarland

Thank you for being a Plat with MR, Mr. Walker
me-do you have any rooms with a balconies left?
no I'm sorry we do not,only 4 rooms left on the properrty
me-I'd asked for one on my reservation, I know that's no guarantee but kinda hoped you might have blocked one out for me
I'm sorry, we'll note that for your next stay(I did 20+ nights at the same place last year)
me-riiiiiiiiiight
Here's your key Mr. Walker, Have a great night.

I'm talking to some other co-workers in the lobby as another guest checks in
Congratulations, Mr New Guest, I see you're with us for two nights, we've gone ahead and upgrade you to a mini-suite with a balcony
Him-is that extra?
Them-Oh no sir
Him-Why was I upgraded?
Them-one of the only rooms left, do you have a MR numbers you'd like added
Him-What is that?

The new Hyatt Place at town center can't get built quick enough

No, not you. I thought you were relating the :rolleyes: of the cranky SPG Plat sub-population at the AUS Do.

I've not had coffee today, and that is now very evident to Teh Box.

I have a 1040-X I mailed Monday to deal with the stuff I left off my 2009 return by accident. Eventually that should mean another $400 in federal refund and about $65 in state refund.

Have we figured out where it will be?

I'd like to put a vote in for EZE. ;)

IIRC, SPG provides a suggested upgrade priority metric to hotels, but it isn't mandatory. Hotels are free to choose whatever system they like for ranking Plats for upgrade purposes.

TSA has killed it for small airports, at the old terminal I used to be able to go in with my grandparents and get a burger that would put 'whataburger' to shame. It was a full restaurant with a bit of that old diner feel, and able to watch aircraft movements at the same time. it was the days before the 'sterile' area and all of course....