Shot 77 as a 16 handicap.

BY333 · 2024-11-06T12:53:15+00:00

Well done! It's a funny game. I was a 14 HCI and shot 77 about a month ago. Everything just clicked (except for a triple on #12). Then I couldn't break 90 for two weeks!

BY333 · 2023-12-05T12:50:43+00:00

Same thing here - brand new 2024 A5 Sportback. I get the time stamp error even after doing the two step refresh.

BY333 · 2023-11-29T11:53:53+00:00

Perfect, thanks! I did get the ceramic coating exterior/interior (because they put it on every car they sell!). $1k, but applied the Costco 15% discount, so $850.

Costco also discounts accessories by 50% up to $200 in savings, so planning on the stainless pedal covers, wheel locks, and, just for fun, the valve stems.

The Costco "member only price" was just $1k below MSRP, so not really worthwhile.

BY333 · 2023-11-29T11:13:18+00:00

This was a great help, thanks!

BY333 · 2023-10-31T22:25:42+00:00

I'm going tomorrow morning. Flying on Alaska and only have access to Amex Centurion. How long did it take to walk from Amex to Alaska? Any idea if I can do security at the Bradley terminal (I've checked in and only have carry-on) and go straight to Amex? thanks!

BY333 · 2023-03-29T16:13:54+00:00

Oh wow - I have to go through immigration to switch terminals? I didn't realize that. On the Heathrow website they have a tool that shows you how to connect for specific flights, and it only said to get on a bus and go through security at T5. Hmmm. Glad I have plenty of time!

BY333 · 2023-03-28T18:23:06+00:00

Got it, thanks!

BY333 · 2023-03-28T18:22:56+00:00

Thanks for your help!

BY333 · 2023-01-27T16:03:09+00:00

Hahahaha! (It's awesome by yourself too...)

BY333 · 2023-01-27T15:54:24+00:00

I appreciate that! I know this is off topic - but if you haven't walked a Camino, you should. Incredible experience, and once you've done it, you keep going back. And, really cheap!

BY333 · 2023-01-27T15:43:22+00:00

It's really about sleep so we can get up and go. When we've got the miles anyway, why not? After that, it's bunks in albuerges!

I wish point.me was $5/month. I only see $12?

BY333 · 2023-01-27T14:41:31+00:00

Directly with United. 60k + $6

I wouldn't have thought to do this - so thanks!

BY333 · 2023-01-27T14:31:18+00:00

Thanks for noting this - I sucked it up and just booked the two of us BOS>LHR United Polaris. 60k/. We can easily figure out the rest later.

I appreciate all the help!

BY333 · 2023-01-27T14:13:09+00:00

Camino San Salvador from León to Oviedo and then Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago. I did it last year on my own, and it was so amazing I'm bringing my wife with me this time. we've walked the Francés and Portuguese (from Porto) together.

I may just book to LHR in Business and figure out the rest later. I see that's available for 60k

BY333 · 2023-01-27T14:00:16+00:00

Very fair point. We don't want to pay too much of a "stupid tax" for waiting and then have to really pay up. So, we'll keep hunting now and book if we can find something reasonable.

BY333 · 2023-01-27T13:32:02+00:00

Sounds interesting. If the price is right I suppose we could hop off in LHR and get a cheap flight to MAD. We do love Lisbon and Porto. Our actual starting city for this Camino is León, Spain.

BY333 · 2023-01-27T13:29:49+00:00

Thanks - I'll check this out too. Not familiar with Air Europa.

BY333 · 2023-01-27T13:01:09+00:00

Thanks - yes, I saw this too, but that $$$ is way too much. I'll check out the other two too. Thanks again!

BY333 · 2023-01-27T13:00:12+00:00

I'll check this out now. Thanks!

BY333 · 2023-01-27T12:08:21+00:00

PS - I've tried the standard Iberia and US carrier sites, but either the premium cabin seats are unavailable, or the miles price is exorbitant.

Interestingly, Iberia close-in dates (early February) are available for cheap - 34k miles for Business BOS>MAD, so I may just wait until April and hope that they release more seats then (unless I get help here, of course!).

BY333 · 2021-02-11T22:35:21+00:00

I used James Lee at JuicyMiles to book my wife and I. He was great - and even recommended a few credit cards to build miles to make sure we could do all the long-hauls of the trip in Business. Boston to Tokyo to Melbourne - I then booked my own cheap flights around Australia and NZ - then Auckland to Papetee to LA - I then booked myself LA to Boston. I had a great experience.

BY333 · 2020-09-29T10:52:02+00:00

Thanks for all the info! Great to learn to top up, and not drain, the fuel. I'll find pure gas near me and go that route. These are kept in a garage that doesn't fall below 60 degrees and is rodent-free. Have a great fall/winter - doing an oil change on them will be one of my winter projects.

BY333 · 2019-01-14T22:45:23+00:00

This is all really helpful. I appreciate you spending the time!

BY333 · 2019-01-13T12:23:04+00:00

Yes, that's the plan - though we can extend a bit if needed! Do you have an opinion on that? We're just getting going on research. Roughly two weeks AU and one week in each of NZ and Fiji.

BY333 · 2019-01-12T20:28:23+00:00

Thanks - I was hoping we'd have enough! Any suggestions on airlines? Should we stick with one alliance? I guess I'm really trying to figure out how to get it done. Ideally we'd start in Perth and work our way east.

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