How I got my MVP status

I'm in California for a couple of days on business which should give me a chance to touch base with the office, meet a few new coworkers, finish up a project with a client, and get the last 300 miles I need for my Alaska Air MVP status next year. I don't know that I'll have many chances to fly in 2006, but when I do I'll be eligible for free upgrades!

I took a dozen Top Pot donuts with me from downtown Seattle all the way to Arden Way. It was a little bit of a juggle to manage the bags, the coffee, the donuts and the security line, but everything got there intact. I've noticed though that it's a lot easier to carry two bags and a box of donuts onto a plane when you're seated in first class. The donuts were quite popular with the office crew - hurrah!