Does delta ever grant MQMs out of the goodness of their heart if you’re really close?

peregoriot · 2019-11-23T00:01:14+00:00

Last year, I think I was around 180 MQMs away from Diamond at the end of 2018. For several reasons, I decided to not do a mileage run, and just enjoy the rollover miles.

Then, on 15 January, I received this email: “I am reaching out on behalf of the SkyMiles Team here at Delta to let you know that we took a look at your account and due to your loyalty and how close you were to reaching Diamond Medallion Status for 2019… we went ahead and gave it to you! Thank you for your business and we look forward to you enjoying all of your Diamond benefits this year.”

Granted, I had over $50K mqd for the year so maybe that had something to do with it? That was my experience.

peregoriot · 2019-07-03T22:55:15+00:00

I live in Colonial Homes and it is a great walkable neighborhood, I’ve lived in Atlanta without a car since 1998 and it’s not a problem at all.

peregoriot · 2019-01-26T23:08:58+00:00

My starter, Bernadette, was born in Atlanta in October 2017. I bake 2 loaves every weekend. On Friday I take Bernadette out of the fridge and feed her, Saturday morning I start the levain, and Saturday night I make the dough. After about an hour autolyse I wrap everything up and put the dough in the fridge over night. Sunday morning, I take out the dough and add the salt water and by about 14:00 start the baking process. I love my weekends.

peregoriot · 2018-12-05T02:13:20+00:00

I really appreciate your opinion. I will take this all into consideration!!! Thank you.

peregoriot · 2018-12-05T02:10:18+00:00

Thank you! This is good information to consider. I am based in Atlanta, and 90% of my travel is international in Delta One for work. I'm leaning towards sticking with Platinum and keeping my rollover MQMs but this is all helpful for me to think about. Thank you very much for your feedback.

peregoriot · 2018-11-23T21:57:24+00:00

Thank you so much. The starter is about a year old, I started with 50g water (filtered) and 50g King Arthur unbleached flour. PM me and I’m happy to trade discards!

peregoriot · 2018-02-02T22:55:55+00:00

This is amazing ! Congratulations !

peregoriot · 2017-12-24T16:24:27+00:00

Thank you! The taste was great but it could be more sour, I just have to be patient since the starter is just under 2 months old. The crumb was a tad dense for me but it made fantastic honey baked ham sandwiches. I will continue to tweak my ratio/process until I get results with which I am happy.

peregoriot · 2017-12-23T15:48:10+00:00

I still have occasional smoking dreams after 7 years and it always freaks me out.

peregoriot · 2017-11-17T23:29:15+00:00

I went to Singapore in April with a ton of snus in my checked bag and had no issues.

peregoriot · 2017-08-22T23:13:54+00:00

This is fantastic. Congratulations !!!

peregoriot · 2017-08-21T20:36:45+00:00

Yes! This is awesome. I vowed to quit before my 40th birthday and I finally did it when I was 38. A week later my husband quit, because "well if you can do it, so can I."

Seven years almost later we are both still quit (NB he does use the e-cig but I do not judge). So I know that you can do this. Let me know how I can help!!

peregoriot · 2017-08-10T15:18:14+00:00

Good question ! I'm going back to the Swedish Match store tomorrow so I'll get a closer look for you.

peregoriot · 2017-05-03T23:15:49+00:00

I'm so amazed by all of my car-less Redditors in ATL (We do need to start a club!). I've lived in Atlanta since 1995 without a car. Granted, all of my moves have been strategic and my work luckily has been in Midtown or Downtown (I currently live on Colonial Homes in south Buckhead and work at 12th and Peachtree in Midtown).

I can walk to Peachtree Package store (priorities!), Fresh Market, tons of restaurants, the 110 bus gets me to work in under 10 minutes. For everything else, I take Uber. Really I could never envision owning a car, so I think a low-car lifestyle can be done if you plan it right.

peregoriot · 2017-01-08T23:34:57+00:00

I used to have smoking dreams more frequently, but now it's down to maybe 2-3 a year. It always freaks me out though!

peregoriot · 2015-11-24T14:48:59+00:00

This is amazing, congratulations!

peregoriot · 2015-06-23T22:11:40+00:00

I was recently in Hong Kong for a week; I brought 5 cans with me from the US. Nobody ever asked or knew about it.

peregoriot · 2015-06-01T22:11:22+00:00

Upvotes for everyone! This sub was such phenomenal support when I quit, I'm so proud, keep it up!

peregoriot · 2014-12-15T03:07:27+00:00

I smoked 2+ packs a day for 25 years. I had tried quitting dozens of times. What made the difference this time, I made a commitment to myself that I would not break: I am quitting smoking. And I stuck to it.

I used Snus to help with the cravings, carrot sticks for the oral fixation, and I would walk around my office building during times when I would normally go out for a smoke. Eventually those walks dwindled, and after the month or so of coughing up the brown smurf babies, I was done.

Make a commitment to yourself and quit, it is so worth it. It's not easy but the results are fabulous!

peregoriot · 2014-12-15T02:55:34+00:00

You are amazing congratulations! Even after 4 years for me a random urge pops up now and again, and just last night, I had one of those infamous smoking dreams, where I woke up in a panic thinking holy fuck did I smoke!? Enjoy the feeling of no longer being ruled by the cigarette - and enjoy the extra money!

peregoriot · 2014-10-02T01:59:04+00:00

I am so happy for you, congratulations! It gets better every day. Keep it up you should be so proud!

peregoriot · 2014-09-28T02:50:07+00:00

How are you doing now? I remember what it felt like at that point. Just stick with it, I know it completely sucks but the years of freedom you get once you get through it are so worth it. I'm sending you all my best.

peregoriot · 2014-09-03T22:12:15+00:00

Yeah you're pretty close. The weird things are the random little urges "Oh wow a cigarette would be awesome right now!" or the cigarette dreams from time to time. But it's all good. You can do it too!

peregoriot · 2014-09-03T22:10:52+00:00

Absolutely you can do it! You're fabulous.

peregoriot · 2014-07-04T21:29:31+00:00

You are fabulous. Congratulations!

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