A Three-Heat?

I’d like to interrupt the mile/point talk for a second. For those who don’t know me outside of this blog, I’m a guy who likes weirdness and creativity. Because of this, I tend to come up with strange/possibly interesting ideas all the time. Surprisingly, one of my most random ones has gotten some attention. From the ESPN article (see right sidebar) to the many recent media requests (including one from the Wall Street Journal)…my trademark of Three-Heat has been well-documented. The Miami Heat are 3 wins away from history, so this has been a busy time for the phrase. I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for the support. It’s SUCH a random thing I didn’t expect anything out of…so it’s all gravy. I’ve enjoyed the conversations, the new friendships, and all of the support. That’s the best thing that will ever come out of Three-Heat. no matter what. Thank you again for your support!

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Free Ritz Carlton Night

I always get questions about Ritz Carlton deals. ALWAYS. Everyone loves fancy hotels, so this isn’t much of a surprise. There are Marriott and Ritz  card options but that’s usually it. Let’s face it, most Ritz Carlton “sales” are pretty terrible. Their promo right now is an exception. Basically, you can get a free night after 2 stays. As always, the best way to play it is by staying at 2 “cheap” Ritz hotels and using the free night at a pricey one. If you already have one stay planned, the second should be a no-brainer.

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Sixt Car Rental Discount

It’s been a funny few days here at the MileNerd blog. In fact, let’s call it “relationship week.” My relationship got worse with Uber, but stayed strong with Allied Passport & Visa. And today, something brand new started to grow. I heard from Matt at Sixt. He asked if I could share their rental partner information here. I’ve never rented with Sixt, but a good friend swears by them. Their partners include a bunch of airlines, so there are different ways to earn miles on your rentals. As always, I try to look out for you guys at those moments, so I’m happy to share a custom 10% off link here. Thanks Matt!

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Win 1 Million Points

Win a million points for joining points.com. The official rules state that you get your choice of a million miles/points from United, US Airways, Delta, Virgin America, and more. I don’t post contests too often, but it’s hard to ignore a prize this big!

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Last Uber Post For A While

Dear Uber:

I’ve loved you for such a long time. You burst into my life as the bright, shining star you are. Nobody was as beautiful. I bragged to all my friends about you. Never a bad word. You know that, right? Let’s be honest about something, Uber…taxis have always been terrible. But, genius that you are…you realized it, came up with a better way of doing things, and changed the world of travel. You brought black car service to the masses. It was so damn clever. I will always respect you for that.

Sadly, in this crazy life of ours, things change quickly. The cracks show up little by little, but eventually you just can’t ignore them anymore. Here’s the thing, Uber…I love almost everything about you. Your app is amazing, your drivers are friendly, the cars are clean, and I never have to pull out my wallet. All incredible traits. But enough is enough. I can no longer escape one glaring fact – every Uber ride I’ve taken lately has included a driver using his cell phone.

Yuck.

Looking at phones, texting, making calls, answering calls…I’ve seen it all from you. Sometimes even on the freeway while going 70 miles per hour. You have no idea how much this breaks my heart. More than anything, you should be concerned with my well-being. But, Uber, I just don’t feel safe anymore. You put me in these cars and I depend on the drivers to take care of me. Well, they’ve dropped the ball. And so have you. My little sister’s best friend in law school is a vegetable because of someone texting while driving. I can deal with a lot, but this isn’t something I can handle.

It’s not you, it’s me. Isn’t that what people say when they break up? Well, Uber, this one is all you. I’m falling out of love because of YOU. After thinking about it for a while, I realized what I need. I’m going to take a break for now.  I’m not going to brag to my friends about you for a while. If you change your ways, I’m willing to give you another chance. Ok? I’ll keep my eyes and ears open.  I’ll listen to the rumors. You’re younger than me, so maybe this was just a stage you needed to grow out of. Or maybe you’ve changed for good. I guess we’ll find out soon.

Quit with the bullshit.

Sincerely,

MileNerd

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