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rolov Dec 10, 2009 8:02 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12960717)
Winning the prize is second to the bonus miles, and I would think you would want to be replenishing what you spent on the honeymoon, no? Then again, you are a high fare buyer...PPlat chase does mean something.

In other news, two of my three missing segments from the MegaDo posted. Still missing LH405. Once that and the PHX run credits, IIRC I will be a whole 25 miles short of Gold with another 2,000-ish to fly, and by calendar year end I will be dangerously close to or over 100K RDM for the first time ever.

He is a high :rolleyes:er

belynch Dec 10, 2009 8:04 am


Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 12960717)
Winning the prize is second to the bonus miles, and I would think you would want to be replenishing what you spent on the honeymoon, no? Then again, you are a high fare buyer...PPlat chase does mean something.

PPlat Chase means saving myself $350 in out of pocket expenses. @:-)

I'm not worried about accruing miles between Dec. and Jan. There's times I feel like I earn them by sneezing.

COFreqFlyer Dec 10, 2009 8:06 am

Good morning, box.

Mackieman Dec 10, 2009 8:09 am


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12960881)
PPlat Chase means saving myself $350 in out of pocket expenses. @:-)

I'm not worried about accruing miles between Dec. and Jan. There's times I feel like I earn them by sneezing.

We wouldn't mind if you shared. ;)

sbm12 Dec 10, 2009 8:09 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12960831)
It appears that AT&T has completely missed the point, again and is continuing to blame their customers for crappy network performance, instead of ponying up the capital like every other carrier to build a decent network. Instead of fixing their network, they'll create, "incentives" for people to use their iPhones less.

Right. That makes perfect sense. :rolleyes:


And the company recently launched an iPhone application that allows users to report service problems.
There's a :rolleyes: for that. :D

Steph3n Dec 10, 2009 8:10 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12960831)
It appears that AT&T has completely missed the point, again and is continuing to blame their customers for crappy network performance, instead of ponying up the capital like every other carrier to build a decent network. Instead of fixing their network, they'll create, "incentives" for people to use their iPhones less.

Right. That makes perfect sense. :rolleyes:

and they are trying to pass it off on the FCC as being responsible now. :D

rolov Dec 10, 2009 8:13 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12960831)
It appears that AT&T has completely missed the point, again and is continuing to blame their customers for crappy network performance, instead of ponying up the capital like every other carrier to build a decent network. Instead of fixing their network, they'll create, "incentives" for people to use their iPhones less.

Right. That makes perfect sense. :rolleyes:

They list CO's WE CARE line as the contact number for issues with network performance.

Mackieman Dec 10, 2009 8:16 am


Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12960912)
and they are trying to pass it off on the FCC as being responsible now. :D

Yep, it is one of their usual scapegoats. Nevermind the fact that a lack of spectrum would mean that users are unable to connect. That is a different issue than being able to connect but not pass data because the backhaul connection is overloaded (the reality).

http://rolleye.com/facepalm.gif

belynch Dec 10, 2009 8:17 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12960908)
There's a :rolleyes: for that. :D

Speaking of there being a :rolleyes: for just about everything -- how many hits has your blog had since teh TSA story broke?

Are you buying us all dinner at Luger's yet? :-::-:

ConciergeMike Dec 10, 2009 8:17 am

Off to get dressed for the schoolhouse. :rolleyes: at y'all later.

sbm12 Dec 10, 2009 8:20 am


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12960948)
Speaking of there being a :rolleyes: for just about everything -- how many hits has your blog had since teh TSA story broke?

Are you buying us all dinner at Luger's yet? :-::-:

I've had over 70K hits from this story. My traffic graph is entertaining to say the least. Not quite enough ad revenue to sponsor dinner at Luger's yet but I don't mind the numbers I'm seeing one bit. ;)

Looking at the numbers thus far today it seems that Europe is picking up on the story. El Pais, svd.se, the Guardian and the Beeb are relatively high up on the list of referring sites.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Dec 10, 2009 8:24 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12960813)
Just MSP - GEG. :)

I overnighted on all those. :-:

gbryan84 Dec 10, 2009 8:40 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 12960957)
I've had over 70K hits from this story. My traffic graph is entertaining to say the least. Not quite enough ad revenue to sponsor dinner at Luger's yet but I don't mind the numbers I'm seeing one bit. ;)

Looking at the numbers thus far today it seems that Europe is picking up on the story. El Pais, svd.se, the Guardian and the Beeb are relatively high up on the list of referring sites.

I dont see many ads to click on while on your site. Do people really click on the "Aircraft Charter" - Google ads or is there something im missing?

Xyzzy Dec 10, 2009 8:46 am

I'm sure channa is proud that he's got his own C:eek: elite level!

Phudnik Dec 10, 2009 8:47 am


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12960881)
I'm not worried about accruing miles between Dec. and Jan. There's times I feel like I earn them by sneezing.


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12960906)
We wouldn't mind if you shared. ;)

CDC guidelines for the prevention of the :rolleyes: flu recommend otherwise.

Are there budgetary issues regarding booking this year vs. next (i.e., do you want to incur these costs in 2009 vs. 2010)? Since I have to put travel expenses on a corporate Amex that I have to pay myself, I end up waiting to book until the billing cycle when I know I will be reimbursed, so I tend to book late.

Otherwise, why not book early, particularly since you book refundable tix? You can get your choice of seats and slightly higher upgrade priority.

In other news, I was up late working last night and had the TV on for company, and what did I find at 1 am but Jersey Shore. I made it through about 10 mins -- and realized again that some people will do anything to be on television.


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