It's the Small Things for this First Time Delta Silver
Jul 11, 2014, 7:11 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: LA
Programs: DL GM, HH Diamond
Posts: 727
Jul 11, 2014, 7:26 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: DL - Diamond. Marriott - Lifetime Platinum. Starwoods - Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 192
Why do you guys, and many others denigrate yourselves by continually making reference to being a "lowly Silver"?
I was a Silver for many years before recently making it to Gold (Thank you AMEX!). I considered it to be of good value.
Also, unlike many of our peers having higher status, we spend less time living in an aluminum tube that is often so crowded that a tenement looks attractive, being subjected to TSA intrusion, unanticipated delays, etc. In return we get time to spend with friends and families, engaging in sports, hobbies and similar activities. In my opinion we are ahead of the game.
Please understand that I am not trying to dampen your enjoyment of getting the upgrade(s). You are entitled to enjoy them and I hope that you do.
I was a Silver for many years before recently making it to Gold (Thank you AMEX!). I considered it to be of good value.
Also, unlike many of our peers having higher status, we spend less time living in an aluminum tube that is often so crowded that a tenement looks attractive, being subjected to TSA intrusion, unanticipated delays, etc. In return we get time to spend with friends and families, engaging in sports, hobbies and similar activities. In my opinion we are ahead of the game.
Please understand that I am not trying to dampen your enjoyment of getting the upgrade(s). You are entitled to enjoy them and I hope that you do.
And glad to hear DL is valuing it too with giving OP the upgrades he deserves.
That said, it also make sense, and is deserved that DM gets the upgrade before the silver. :-)
-ok
Jul 11, 2014, 8:09 am
#18
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,789
OP and indufan, along with my previous post in this thread, are referring to qualifying in 2015 for 2016 status. OP's confusion was that he thinks qualification for 2016 status will be based on Skymiles earned.
Jul 12, 2014, 4:53 pm
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: DL SkyMiles, UA Mileage Plus
Posts: 319
Why do you guys, and many others denigrate yourselves by continually making reference to being a "lowly Silver"?
I was a Silver for many years before recently making it to Gold (Thank you AMEX!). I considered it to be of good value.
Also, unlike many of our peers having higher status, we spend less time living in an aluminum tube that is often so crowded that a tenement looks attractive, being subjected to TSA intrusion, unanticipated delays, etc. In return we get time to spend with friends and families, engaging in sports, hobbies and similar activities. In my opinion we are ahead of the game.
Please understand that I am not trying to dampen your enjoyment of getting the upgrade(s). You are entitled to enjoy them and I hope that you do.
I was a Silver for many years before recently making it to Gold (Thank you AMEX!). I considered it to be of good value.
Also, unlike many of our peers having higher status, we spend less time living in an aluminum tube that is often so crowded that a tenement looks attractive, being subjected to TSA intrusion, unanticipated delays, etc. In return we get time to spend with friends and families, engaging in sports, hobbies and similar activities. In my opinion we are ahead of the game.
Please understand that I am not trying to dampen your enjoyment of getting the upgrade(s). You are entitled to enjoy them and I hope that you do.
hartelijk bedankt. yes, I fly to Holland once or twice a year. I grew up in Breda and visit frequently to visit family.