Welcome back Stephen. Please don't take this as a criticism, because I wouldn't do that in your site, but I'm a bit confused by your upgrade story. What actually happened? Why was she laughing?

They were playing a game at the check in... upgrading people at random to whatever degree they could. She was flirting with me... and knew it was funny, that's what I meant.

And I appreciate ANY criticism... most people lurk in passive aggressive mode, sadly.

Criticisms are for private, not to share with the whole world. I always love your entries, and was really thrown when I didn't "get" what your piece was about. Mark explained it to me over the phone, and then I laughed. Lots. So thanks for sharing the story. I can't recall how long it's been since anyone's flirted with me...male or female. I've probably forgotten what it looks like, but...giggling?

Glad you're back.