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Fri
27
Nov '15

Trip Report: Kansas City

Falling in the category of “no justice in this world” would be a recent fortune cookie fortune: Guess it’s time to go to Kansas City to pick up some BBQ for the store, hang with some friends, listen to jazz. With me running late (for me) and my flight leaving from the North Satellite at […]

Thu
26
Nov '15

CouchSurfer Report: Ryan From Nantucket

There has to be a dirty limerick in their someplace – I’m taking suggestions! Ryan actually booked early November THREE MONTHS AGO and it’s a good thing he did – every other week or so I’d email him, “still coming?” since there was always some good travel deal for that week. He’s doing a leisurely […]

Sat
14
Nov '15

Trip Report: Escape To Palm Springs

This time of year I like a little sun – and this week it was Palm Springs with my buddy Craig. Why I booked the “1-stop” to Palm Springs (SFO was the stop) I don’t know why – probably the cost. Downside it that to get the upgrade it has to be available on both […]

Mon
9
Nov '15

Trip Report: Sunshine Coast of British Columbia

Friends of mine (Hummingbird & BamBam) bought a Greek Orthodox Church & Hermitage on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. But first I have to get there – and with the ferry on the tail end, decided to stop at the WorldMark Blaine. After dinner I have a Friend from Bellingham stopping by for a […]

Wed
4
Nov '15

Trip Report: Boston With Friends

My East Coast contingent has been begging for a visit so off I go (it doesn’t take much convincing, just a decent fare and hopefully an upgrade or two). Paid more than I’d like (close to $500), but I was able to use my last two MVP Gold Upgrades for a guaranteed First Class on […]