[merrylander]

Sometime after the 07 Fest I swore they would never get me on another airplane. I checked with US Airways and found that I could donate my miles to a vets organization. Apparently when they fly them home from the mideast for leave they dump them in the nearest airport and the rest of the trip is their problem, nice Huh.

then I checked with Marriott (from my days as a road warrior I had logged quite a few points). They gave it all to me as Vouchers, $350 worth so I bundled that with some xmas cards and sent it all to Walter Reed. About a week later I get it all back, no explanation.

I called the Red Cross and finally found someone to accept the vouchers - they could cover hotel expenses for family visiting sons or daughters at Walter Reed. They were told the circumstances of the donation. Still about three times a year I get a letter from them "If you could see your way to giving another $350 . . . ".

Todays was a pen that I was supposed to use to write a check for some $$, since I did not open it I have no idea of the suggested amount. Forget it people, all my charity now goes to five kitty cats.