Why I Think Gold Is Truly Worth It

So last November I qualified to Gold. Previously I'd never used the LHR clubhouse as my flights were always in PE or BMI J.

Today I write this from the LHR clubhouse whilst sipping a nice chardonay and watching the rugby in the background!

Yes I've 'heard' how great the CH is and how 'wonderful' the dedicated security channel is, but until you experience them, you just don't realise[:D]

I've flown J with BA before and blagged First lounge access in T1, all very nice, but the experience I'm having today is truly magical[^]. It's a very good reason to ensure I earn 30 TP's this year and keep my gold. To any silver's out there who wonder if it's worth it, there is no other way to travel, that said I'm in Y tonight[n]

Right have to rush off I have an appointment for a facial........

Glad you are enjoying the delights of the CH, I just love it when I am there, I just never want to leave......

DMB

I look forward to hitting Gold card later this month - I suspect a few work trips coming up in VS Y this year....and the incredible CH beckons [:D][:D][:D]

Originally posted by Yellow Snow
It's a very good reason to ensure I earn 30 TP's this year and keep my gold.

Words that will bring a smile to the face of those at Virgin responsible for this great haven[;)]

The Clubhouse is great, isn't it? I always take myself off and spend some time on the upstairs patio, just to watch the planes taking off and a bit of fresh air (VERY fresh on occasions)[8D]

Phil

[honey lamb]

Originally posted by philadam

Originally posted by Yellow Snow
It's a very good reason to ensure I earn 30 TP's this year and keep my gold.

Words that will bring a smile to the face of those at Virgin responsible for this great haven[;)]

The Clubhouse is great, isn't it? I always take myself off and spend some time on the upstairs patio, just to watch the planes taking off and a bit of fresh air (VERY fresh on occasions)[8D]

Phil

Except it was closed the last time I was there [V]

[Bazz]

The first time is always memorable but the magic works for me each and every time I am there. [y]

[Darren Wheeler]

Originally posted by philadam

Originally posted by Yellow Snow
It's a very good reason to ensure I earn 30 TP's this year and keep my gold.

I always take myself off and spend some time on the upstairs patio, just to watch the planes taking off and a bit of fresh air (VERY fresh on occasions)[8D]

Phil

Fresh air? Last time I was up there the smell of jet fuel was overpowering. Still, it is nice to watch the operations below although it does fell a little prison-like.

Originally posted by honey lamb

Except it was closed the last time I was there [V]

Actually Christine, it was the last time I was there too, but I asked one of the staff and they let me sneak up.

As for FRESH air, I suppose you are right Darren although perhaps the wind was blowing in a more favourable direction for me. Or am I a kerosene addict and didn't know it?[:0]

Phil

I can confirm the roof was closed yesterday also!

24 hours on and I'm still talking about it to friends[:)]

Originally posted by Yellow Snow
I can confirm the roof was closed yesterday also!

This quite often happens if a so called 'zelebrity' is in residence upstairs (or the CH are anxiously awaiting their arrival)[V][n].Apparently it keeps us mortal fare paying riff-raff from pestering the zelebs for autographs (perleeeease).Cheeses me (and no doubt others) off no end.

[RichardMannion]

Originally posted by DragonLady

Originally posted by Yellow Snow
I can confirm the roof was closed yesterday also!

This quite often happens if a so called 'zelebrity' is in residence upstairs (or the CH are anxiously awaiting their arrival)[V][n].Apparently it keeps us mortal fare paying riff-raff from pestering the zelebs for autographs (perleeeease).Cheeses me (and no doubt others) off no end.

Indeed. True celebrities don't care and will just sit in the mix.

Originally posted by RichardMannion

Indeed. True celebrities don't care and will just sit in the mix.

With good grace and manners to match.

I'm sure I already posted this somewhere, but when I was in the CH in December I asked the concierge why the roof garden was closed. I was told it was because people continued to violate the no smoking prohibition which is in effect because of possibility of kerosene spills down below.

I was told that its fate was sealed by a sneaky smoker setting fire to something up there and causing a full evacuation of the clubhouse. Apparently it will be enclosed as a conservatory.

Originally posted by barfly
I was told that its fate was sealed by a sneaky smoker setting fire to something up there and causing a full evacuation of the clubhouse. Apparently it will be enclosed as a conservatory.

Pity[n]

Phil

[RichardMannion]

Originally posted by philadam

Originally posted by barfly
I was told that its fate was sealed by a sneaky smoker setting fire to something up there and causing a full evacuation of the clubhouse. Apparently it will be enclosed as a conservatory.

Pity[n]

Phil

Yep it only takes one muppet it spoil it for the rest of us. What's the odds that it was a Z-lister too?