Support Group for FlyerTalk Addicts
Jan 5, 2002 | 8:23 am
#31
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin
Programs: AA P4L, WN, BA, DL, UA, HHonors, IHG
Posts: 3,505
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BooBooKitty:
I just booked my 4th run for the year. January run to JAX. February run to SIN. April run to SIN. May run to SIN via HNL.</font>
I just booked my 4th run for the year. January run to JAX. February run to SIN. April run to SIN. May run to SIN via HNL.</font>
Jan 5, 2002 | 8:34 am
#32
Join Date: May 2001
Location: ATL
Programs: FL, AA, DL
Posts: 663
I'm somewhat addicted myself, and worse, I got another friend addicted to mileage runs!
It was funny. October last year I explained about FlyerTalk, and the concept of mileage runs. He sounded vaguely interested. Next thing I know he's going to Hawaii and Paris on super cheap tickets, double miles, and BOOM! Instead of being a no-status flyer next year, he's Delta gold.
I saw him Friday at the office, leaving to fly somewhere. He'd printed out some sort of Mileage Run Primer he found on this site, to read on the plane.
I wonder if this is how drug pushers get their start...
It was funny. October last year I explained about FlyerTalk, and the concept of mileage runs. He sounded vaguely interested. Next thing I know he's going to Hawaii and Paris on super cheap tickets, double miles, and BOOM! Instead of being a no-status flyer next year, he's Delta gold.
I saw him Friday at the office, leaving to fly somewhere. He'd printed out some sort of Mileage Run Primer he found on this site, to read on the plane.
I wonder if this is how drug pushers get their start...
Jan 5, 2002 | 8:47 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Back to Florida...... bye London
Programs: Hilton, AA,, Delta
Posts: 5,453
I am not addicted to miles, points or Kellogs cereal!!! I don't even have status with any program. However, I check this board religiously to maximize He Who Must Fly accounts. It is through his acounts that I envision my days of first class travel, luxuary hotel rooms and free internet service.
Does that make me co-dependent?
Does that make me co-dependent?
Jan 5, 2002 | 1:34 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: North America
Programs: FT Member #8119 F & J Free Agent
Posts: 6,557
I don't believe I am a FF addict; however, I am always disturbed by the fact when I leave my computer for 5 minutes and I find no new posts to my favorite forums when I return.
Jan 5, 2002 | 1:49 pm
#38
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,958
so do we have enough members in Vegas for a flyer addiction support group???
:-) :-)
I'm afraid we'll have members of our local chapter come in from *all* over the country though, considering LAS is normally the *best* place to do a mileage run due to extremely low fares....
:: thinks some more ::
OK, maybe Las Vegas *ISN'T* the place to hold a flyer addiction group...... heh
:-) :-)
I'm afraid we'll have members of our local chapter come in from *all* over the country though, considering LAS is normally the *best* place to do a mileage run due to extremely low fares....
:: thinks some more ::
OK, maybe Las Vegas *ISN'T* the place to hold a flyer addiction group...... heh
Jan 5, 2002 | 1:51 pm
#39
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,958
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by airbus320:
We crazy Canucks have scheduled a support meeting for Edmonton Alberta on 24 January,2002. The downside is that we are even more hooked when we share strategies to fly.
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We crazy Canucks have scheduled a support meeting for Edmonton Alberta on 24 January,2002. The downside is that we are even more hooked when we share strategies to fly.
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::: drools :::
how many ways can I fly LAS to Edmonton???
Jan 5, 2002 | 9:31 pm
#40
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,204
Im not addicted. After all, I only smoke FT, and I dont inhale...
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Jan 5, 2002 | 10:22 pm
#42
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SF CA USA. I love large faceless corporations. And they cherish me in return (sometimes). ;)
Programs: UA Premier Gold/disappointed 1MM, HH Gold, IHG Plat, MB lifetime Gold, BW Diam Sel
Posts: 17,819
Hi, my name is Kathy, and I am a WWW addict!
If FlyerTalk didn't exist, I would STILL be a WWW addict!
Poly-website-abuse.
Kathy
If FlyerTalk didn't exist, I would STILL be a WWW addict!
Poly-website-abuse.
Kathy
Jan 5, 2002 | 11:13 pm
#43
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SBA
Programs: United PE
Posts: 34
Hello eastwest,spiff
For me it all started like this.I was trying to calculate mileage for an international flight so I went to google and it linked me to FT (webflyer actually). One hit and I was hooked.Yesterday(when site was down) slight withdrawal symptoms.One day at a time.
For me it all started like this.I was trying to calculate mileage for an international flight so I went to google and it linked me to FT (webflyer actually). One hit and I was hooked.Yesterday(when site was down) slight withdrawal symptoms.One day at a time.
Jan 6, 2002 | 12:36 am
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Redondo Beach, Ca
Posts: 34,900
I only use flyer talk socially.
actually, I have to lie to my friends when they ask why my line is always busy. Plus, I have to lie & instead of saying " I read on FT.... I have to say...someone at work told me..." It's getting harder & harder to cover my tracks. Please someone help me stop the madness!!!:O
actually, I have to lie to my friends when they ask why my line is always busy. Plus, I have to lie & instead of saying " I read on FT.... I have to say...someone at work told me..." It's getting harder & harder to cover my tracks. Please someone help me stop the madness!!!:O
Jan 6, 2002 | 12:59 am
#45
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Moved again...in St. Louis now.
Programs: All over the place now.
Posts: 606
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by corky:
I only use flyer talk socially.
actually, I have to lie to my friends when they ask why my line is always busy. Plus, I have to lie & instead of saying " I read on FT.... I have to say...someone at work told me..." It's getting harder & harder to cover my tracks. Please someone help me stop the madness!!!:O</font>
I only use flyer talk socially.
actually, I have to lie to my friends when they ask why my line is always busy. Plus, I have to lie & instead of saying " I read on FT.... I have to say...someone at work told me..." It's getting harder & harder to cover my tracks. Please someone help me stop the madness!!!:O</font>
I guess I will have to start saying, "A friend told me..."