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In SNA M - F next week. Need to be in RSW the following Sunday morning.

Do I fly from SNA to FLL and spend Sat. in FLL then drive to RSW. Or do I go back to EWR, reacquaint myself with the house I pay a hefty mortgage on (Canuck will be in Canuckistan so that's a non factor) for about 24 hours and change over the suitcase then fly to RSW Sat. night?

If I go to FLL I'll :-:wood hop and pick-up another free Asia night for the honeymoon, but I'll miss out on some solid Mileathon points.

If you don't need to go home then don't. You could always fly SNA-IAH-RSW, i've done that trip a few times.

belynch

Oct 21, 2009 9:52 pm

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12687881)

Questions - what's the difference in out-of-pocket costs for the two itineraries and how much can you get done at home in one day?

Out of pocket is only my hotel on Friday night and food on Sat.

Actually sleeping soundly in my own bed is worth its weight in :rolleyes: to me.

As far as what I'd get done? Probably nothing. But I've probably spent 72 hours at home this month. I'm sure there's a 52 watt @:-) or two that needs to be replaced.

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Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 12687887)

I suppose it depends in large part on the weather in NYC next weekend. Do you want to risk delays at EWR?

Am I missing something? Why not just go straight to RSW? Friends or relatives in FLL?

Relatives (which I'm not really anxious to see). I spend a lot of time in the FLL/MIA area and like it far better (for a weekend) than RSW. I could also fly into TPA on Friday instead of FLL.

rolov

Oct 21, 2009 9:53 pm

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Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 12687887)

I suppose it depends in large part on the weather in NYC next weekend. Do you want to risk delays at EWR?

Am I missing something? Why not just go straight to RSW? Friends or relatives in FLL? Are you anxious to see alligators or the huge pythons that live in the Everglades?

Maybe he want to visit Scarletts or Tootsies, both 3 Star Michelin Rated establishments :D

Phudnik

Oct 21, 2009 9:56 pm

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12687921)

I've probably spent 72 hours at home this month

Well, there's your answer, no?

icurhere2

Oct 21, 2009 9:56 pm

I got a new book in the office today - was related to my old job but it's going to be incorporated in my class that starts Saturday.

It's pure cultural / multinational gold, written by a "traditional" academic, and designed for individuals who are coming to the U.S. for college. Among some useful nuggets:

* Women are allowed to have leadership roles in the U.S.
* Discrimination is unacceptable
* Coercion and threats are illegal

Phudnik

Oct 21, 2009 9:57 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12687923)

Maybe he want to visit Scarletts or Tootsies, both 3 Star Michelin Rated establishments :D

Wouldn't flying to TPA increase the possibilities? @:-)

fozz	Oct 21, 2009 9:57 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12687908)

how many do you have, maybe I can "borrow" one for the return if it does not clear on the outbound for you

Two in hand and one on it's way. :D

belynch

Oct 21, 2009 9:57 pm

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12687912)

If you don't need to go home then don't. You could always fly SNA-IAH-RSW, i've done that trip a few times.

Yeah. That's the other option. And just relax in RSW.

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12687923)

Maybe he want to visit Scarletts or Tootsies, both 3 Star Michelin Rated establishments :D

Hah. :rolleyes:

The other variable is Saturday night is Halloween and with Canuck being a teacher in the district we live in, if no one is home we're sure to get egged. Well, I'm sure we'll get egged even if we're home, but at least the clean-up will be easier if we can attend to it within 72 hours of it happening.

rolov

Oct 21, 2009 9:58 pm

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12687942)

Two in hand and one on it's way. :D

Why so many are you planning on trading any ?

icurhere2

Oct 21, 2009 9:58 pm

Suite upgrade - FAIL. However, I get 2,500 more Hyatt points and a free non-continental breakfast.

fozz	Oct 21, 2009 9:58 pm

evenin' box

It's been a crazy week and it's only half over. :(

The box's media blitz continues. I was interviewed at EWR for CBS News. They were doing a segment on CO's entry into Star and Mileage whoring in general. It should be interesting to see how much of it makes it into the news.

belynch

Oct 21, 2009 9:59 pm

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Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 12687936)

Well, there's your answer, no?

Is it?

I'm weighing points/free night for honeymoon + nice weather vs. swapping a suitcase over and sleeping in my bed (which is a :-: bed).

fozz	Oct 21, 2009 10:00 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12687947)

Why so many are you planning on trading any ?

I requested two. Then my upgrade for my flight on Monday didn't clear and the SWU is expiring on 10/31.

I'm hoping Lufty will live up to it's reputation of accepting expired ones since it will just be three days past...

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