Cumguzzler- I haven't let the company know anything, unless you mean by posting on here. In that case, point taken. On the other hand, how long am I expected to be out of pocket that kind of money per month to support a cause? Its all fine and good until you have to pay up, but its a lot to ask if its going to be protracted.
Glass Half Empty- If you can cite me where PT to preferred port is required, I'll be all over it. But I can't find it, and base is much cheaper. I've also heard that PT is going to base just to prove a point when the cost is close. That's unverified info though, over dinner in ANC.