Roger wrote:
I filed from 3BS direct MBS VOR, LAN, AMN, 3BS.
There was a pause and the briefer said, I think I can see a way to
save you a lot of gas if you are willing to go direct.

:-)

Actually, I've filed similar plans with Lansing, and they wouldn't let
me. They insisted that I file at least 2 plans, one departing Midland
and the other departing Lansing.

I've also tried to file flight plans with the alternate the same as the
departure, and they wouldn't take it. I didn't argue, and just gave
another nearby alternate (e.g. DET instead of PTK).