ua1flyer - A "Real" Up-In-The-Air GS
May 25, 2021, 6:07 am
#1847
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne MEL Calgary YYC
Programs: UA1K, QF Plat, *A & Marriot Gold, OW Emerald, Hyatt Hertz PC CanPass Nexus APEC Global Entry
Posts: 468
Mike, great idea on the comparison etc to the movie. I could discuss the difference between my life and the life of the Character as well as the travel in the movie as compared to the realities. As far as knowing how important family , I've always known since I was a kid.Being a better father, husband, friend, sibling ,etc is a lifelong work in progress. I 'm getting better, but still working on it. As far as balancing travel and "home life", it is more about the quality of the time in your relationships than the quantity. The obvious goal is to spend as much quality time as possible with the ones you love.
May 26, 2021, 5:45 pm
#1849
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: IAH & CMH
Programs: UA GS, UA MM, Marriott Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Uber Platinum :)
Posts: 771
Congrats on the weight loss… but is the step count correct? Walking a million steps in a month would mean approximately FIVE-SIX hours of walking each and EVERY day??? Impressive if this is the case!
May 27, 2021, 9:42 am
#1851
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ord,ewr
Programs: Lifetime UA GS 22 million,AA 1m ,Hilton Li fetime diamond,marriott lifetime platinum hyatt diamond
Posts: 1,000
I know this man. He is a good person. He respects his privacy and I respect him. So, probably not.
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May 27, 2021, 10:29 am
#1853
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ord,ewr
Programs: Lifetime UA GS 22 million,AA 1m ,Hilton Li fetime diamond,marriott lifetime platinum hyatt diamond
Posts: 1,000
apparently I have a thing for million milestones. Yes I walked over a million steps 2 different months last year! And yes it was about 6 hours a day. I would break into 3 to 4 walks usually. I loved it. Got my AirPods on and talked to everybody! Some business, mostly personal calls. Also became a “Pandora” guy as well. Sometimes I would work on projects by talk-text. I am traveling now much more and am involved in more business again,so 1 million a month is very unlikely again. However, I would like to average 10 miles a day for the next several months . Spoiler alert.... it’s more about the diet!
May 27, 2021, 11:47 am
#1854
Used to be MBS PremExec
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Saginaw, MI (MBS)
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Marriott Titanium w/Lifetime Plat, Hilton LIfetime ♢, National Exec, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,722
Tom, it was a pleasure meeting you on the recent MBS-ORD flight!
…I recognized him from the 20MM jacket! Well done!
…I recognized him from the 20MM jacket! Well done!
May 27, 2021, 12:21 pm
#1855
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ord,ewr
Programs: Lifetime UA GS 22 million,AA 1m ,Hilton Li fetime diamond,marriott lifetime platinum hyatt diamond
Posts: 1,000
great meeting you as well! I’ll be doing a couple more of those flights this year, maybe I’ll run in to you again. Love that they finally have a first class on that route! Safe travels and have a great weekend!
May 27, 2021, 1:20 pm
#1856
Used to be MBS PremExec
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Saginaw, MI (MBS)
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Marriott Titanium w/Lifetime Plat, Hilton LIfetime ♢, National Exec, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,722
I knew you traveled it somewhat frequently, and I was going to ask you if you had anything to do with the -550s being on the route for a while now!
I figured that might be something UA would do for you! 
Likewise to you, kind sir!
Aug 15, 2021, 4:45 am
#1858
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ord,ewr
Programs: Lifetime UA GS 22 million,AA 1m ,Hilton Li fetime diamond,marriott lifetime platinum hyatt diamond
Posts: 1,000
Writing this on Seabourn Ovation off the coast of Greece today. This is the second of 3 cruises this summer. Other trips included are/ were, 2 Hawaii, Florida, The Atlantis in the Bahamas , 3 trips to Vegas, Milwaukee, And 2 trips to Chicago. Very busy summer. I am only at 22 million on United, probably will hit 23 late next year. (1 million plus on other airlines) can’t wait for more international flights to open up , especially Australia. Really wish everyone would get vaccinated. Too many people dying unnecessarily.
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Oct 20, 2021, 7:11 am
#1859
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne MEL Calgary YYC
Programs: UA1K, QF Plat, *A & Marriot Gold, OW Emerald, Hyatt Hertz PC CanPass Nexus APEC Global Entry
Posts: 468
Australia is gonna be open NOV 1, fingers crossed , I’ve booked the outbound but can leave a car at the airport if you are inbound for Bailey’s Day! Cheers mate
Oct 20, 2021, 10:26 am
#1860
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Redwood City, CA USA (SFO/SJC)
Programs: 1K 2010, 1P in 2011, Plat for 2012,13,14,15 & 2016. Gold in 17 & 18, Plat since
Posts: 8,824
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Writing this on Seabourn Ovation off the coast of Greece today. This is the second of 3 cruises this summer. Other trips included are/ were, 2 Hawaii, Florida, The Atlantis in the Bahamas , 3 trips to Vegas, Milwaukee, And 2 trips to Chicago. Very busy summer. I am only at 22 million on United, probably will hit 23 late next year. (1 million plus on other airlines) can’t wait for more international flights to open up , especially Australia. Really wish everyone would get vaccinated. Too many people dying unnecessarily.
Writing this on Seabourn Ovation off the coast of Greece today. This is the second of 3 cruises this summer. Other trips included are/ were, 2 Hawaii, Florida, The Atlantis in the Bahamas , 3 trips to Vegas, Milwaukee, And 2 trips to Chicago. Very busy summer. I am only at 22 million on United, probably will hit 23 late next year. (1 million plus on other airlines) can’t wait for more international flights to open up , especially Australia. Really wish everyone would get vaccinated. Too many people dying unnecessarily.
Closing in on 23 million miles.... wow. If I'm lucky I'll make it to 1 million before I die. 65 years old now and 200k more to go. :-)