I waited up SO long tonight to hear from my points guy, did not want to miss confirming anything he could find right away, and he came through.
Finally, I heard from Jordan at points pros, and he got me just what I wanted, into Dubai late on November 18, and out of CPT via LHR on Virgin after the cruise on Dec. 21. Trying to meet up with Peggy and Jerry on that date in November, so he had to start all over again with a day earlier departure.
I am happy, but will pay the price tomorrow as it is so late!