2012 DTW / Ann Arbor Art Fair Do (July 20-22)
Mar 23, 2012, 9:58 pm
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2012 DTW / Ann Arbor Art Fair Do (July 20-22)
Following a 7-year tradition, we're working on putting together the eighth annual event.
Please go to here for some history of the event:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16235252-post1.html
We've batted this around on last year's thread already and it looks like we've got enough interest to keep this going again this year. In general, this event is about providing an opportunity for miles and points eccentrics and their friends and s.o. to have a fun time attending the Art Fair and having meals together along with some time over the weekend to discuss miles and points tips which has always been very a profitable and fun time.
I'm going to open this up to first canvas others to voice their opinion as to what they would like to do and what times during the week of the Art fair they would like come to Ann Arbor and want to participate in some Do events.
This event is open to all and we will organize events over the weekend depending on the level of interest. Let's at least do Saturday Drinks and Dinner for those coming for the weekend and a Sunday breakfast / brunch.
Thanks to MidTierStatus, we already have the Ann Arbor downtown library free space room confirmed for Saturday Jul 21 from 1 - 5:30 for a time to get together to share travel / miles / points tips. Given the rumblings about more drastic changes to airline frequent flyer programs that many of us may hate, we may really need each's ideas more than ever to get good travel value going forward.
So post away with your thoughts!
Please go to here for some history of the event:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16235252-post1.html
We've batted this around on last year's thread already and it looks like we've got enough interest to keep this going again this year. In general, this event is about providing an opportunity for miles and points eccentrics and their friends and s.o. to have a fun time attending the Art Fair and having meals together along with some time over the weekend to discuss miles and points tips which has always been very a profitable and fun time.
I'm going to open this up to first canvas others to voice their opinion as to what they would like to do and what times during the week of the Art fair they would like come to Ann Arbor and want to participate in some Do events.
This event is open to all and we will organize events over the weekend depending on the level of interest. Let's at least do Saturday Drinks and Dinner for those coming for the weekend and a Sunday breakfast / brunch.
Thanks to MidTierStatus, we already have the Ann Arbor downtown library free space room confirmed for Saturday Jul 21 from 1 - 5:30 for a time to get together to share travel / miles / points tips. Given the rumblings about more drastic changes to airline frequent flyer programs that many of us may hate, we may really need each's ideas more than ever to get good travel value going forward.
So post away with your thoughts!
Mar 23, 2012, 10:00 pm
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Attendee List
(this is currently being updated in post 112 and following):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18931804-post112.html
GrizShel
MidTierStatus
MsEverywhere
Frequent Miler
mahasamatman+1 (for meal events)
tcmaes
goaliegirl and yyzjake
TravelAuto
k2o
nep301
jadecocoa
edotzaue
Jigger
RadioShow
Memsrrw
gpapadop
Upperdeck744
Delta Points
Hopeful:
MrpAlert
bk3day
dlouise37
mmargel
gardener
Doubtful / Regretful:
Oliver2002
Sweet Willie
BikeGuy (making use of one of last year's prime tips during the same weekend!)
bobH+1
Library Discussion Attendee List
update in progress; capacity is 32 persons only!!
Tentatively Confirmed subject to clarification of status of any earlier signees (27)
DeltaPoints
dwbf11
edotzaue
edotzaue+1
Frequent Miler
Frequent Miler+1
goaliegirl
gpapadop
GrizShel
gwennrael
havenguyz
jadecocoa
koolr
memsrr
MidTierStatus
mmargel
MsEverywhere
nep301
pathfinder44
radioshow
superdrew
tazdmb
tcmaes
travelauto
upperdeck744
yuppietravelermi
yyzjake
Clarification needed:
z003y
ceieoc
gardener
jigger
k2o
(this is currently being updated in post 112 and following):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18931804-post112.html
GrizShel
MidTierStatus
MsEverywhere
Frequent Miler
mahasamatman+1 (for meal events)
tcmaes
goaliegirl and yyzjake
TravelAuto
k2o
nep301
jadecocoa
edotzaue
Jigger
RadioShow
Memsrrw
gpapadop
Upperdeck744
Delta Points
Hopeful:
MrpAlert
bk3day
dlouise37
mmargel
gardener
Doubtful / Regretful:
Oliver2002
Sweet Willie
BikeGuy (making use of one of last year's prime tips during the same weekend!)
bobH+1
Library Discussion Attendee List
update in progress; capacity is 32 persons only!!
Tentatively Confirmed subject to clarification of status of any earlier signees (27)
DeltaPoints
dwbf11
edotzaue
edotzaue+1
Frequent Miler
Frequent Miler+1
goaliegirl
gpapadop
GrizShel
gwennrael
havenguyz
jadecocoa
koolr
memsrr
MidTierStatus
mmargel
MsEverywhere
nep301
pathfinder44
radioshow
superdrew
tazdmb
tcmaes
travelauto
upperdeck744
yuppietravelermi
yyzjake
Clarification needed:
z003y
ceieoc
gardener
jigger
k2o
Last edited by GrizShel; Jul 15, 2012 at 7:32 am
Mar 23, 2012, 10:00 pm
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ITINERARY
FRIDAY
On your own at the AAAF unless someone else wants to organize a meal together.
AAAF map:
http://www.artfair.org/UserFiles/Fil...20Brochure.pdf
(All Do events on Saturday will be in the same general area.)
SATURDAY
Meet for Coffee / pastries / bagels / light lunch (11 AM; MidTierStatus will be looking for you) at:
Panera Bread
777 North University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Miles and points discussion 1 to 5 PM @ Downtown Library
343 South Fifth Avenue -
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 327-4200
Dinner @ 5:45 PM at the
Original Cottage Inn
512 East Williams
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 663-3379
Dress Code: Casual Dress
** please note that for parties of 8 or more there will be one check and a 20% gratuity will be added.**
SUNDAY
Brunch at Webers, 10 AM
3050 Jackson Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-3636
More Details on the Library Miles and Points / Best Vacation Discussion (Saturday, 1 to 5 PM):
FRIDAY
On your own at the AAAF unless someone else wants to organize a meal together.
AAAF map:
http://www.artfair.org/UserFiles/Fil...20Brochure.pdf
(All Do events on Saturday will be in the same general area.)
SATURDAY
Meet for Coffee / pastries / bagels / light lunch (11 AM; MidTierStatus will be looking for you) at:
Panera Bread
777 North University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Miles and points discussion 1 to 5 PM @ Downtown Library
343 South Fifth Avenue -
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
(734) 327-4200
Dinner @ 5:45 PM at the
Original Cottage Inn
512 East Williams
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 663-3379
Dress Code: Casual Dress
** please note that for parties of 8 or more there will be one check and a 20% gratuity will be added.**
SUNDAY
Brunch at Webers, 10 AM
3050 Jackson Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 665-3636
More Details on the Library Miles and Points / Best Vacation Discussion (Saturday, 1 to 5 PM):
Code:
Topic Speaker Start End Time
Introductions …….. All..... 1:00 1:15
Leveraging Mile & Point Opps Frequent Miler 1:15 1:55
Discussion ……… All..... 1:55 2:10
Making the Most of Delta Delta Points 2:10 2:50
Discussion ……… All..... 2:50 3:05
Break..…….. All..... 3:05 3:20
Maximizing Car Rentals dwbf11 3:20 3:35
Best Vacation Ever Sharing All..... 3:35 3:55
Share your Best Tip! …. All..... 3:55 4:25
Hands on Help w Award Bookings All..... 4:25 4:55
Wrap-up and head for OCI All..... 4:55 5:00
Last edited by GrizShel; Jul 20, 2012 at 2:16 pm Reason: Update status
Mar 25, 2012, 7:11 pm
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I'll be there...
Mar 26, 2012, 8:47 pm
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Coo1!
BTW, to those who need a place to stay for the weekend, the best current hotel deal I see for AA for our dates for a place that has good reviews is Microtel in Ann Arbor at $65 a night.
If you need a car rental, rates are cheap right now. Last year they kept rising as we got closer to July.
BTW, to those who need a place to stay for the weekend, the best current hotel deal I see for AA for our dates for a place that has good reviews is Microtel in Ann Arbor at $65 a night.
If you need a car rental, rates are cheap right now. Last year they kept rising as we got closer to July.
Mar 26, 2012, 9:46 pm
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Glad to see the tradition continues!^
I'd like to attend but as of yet am unable to commit.
However, just a reminder that for those in/around NYC if airfares spike, there's always the possibility of an Avios redemption!
LGA-DTW is usually 9000 Avios r/t but with the current AMEX 50% transfer promo, that ticket is now only 6000 (AMEX to Avios)
I'd like to attend but as of yet am unable to commit.
However, just a reminder that for those in/around NYC if airfares spike, there's always the possibility of an Avios redemption!
LGA-DTW is usually 9000 Avios r/t but with the current AMEX 50% transfer promo, that ticket is now only 6000 (AMEX to Avios)
Mar 27, 2012, 6:10 pm
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Glad to see the tradition continues!^
I'd like to attend but as of yet am unable to commit.
However, just a reminder that for those in/around NYC if airfares spike, there's always the possibility of an Avios redemption!
LGA-DTW is usually 9000 Avios r/t but with the current AMEX 50% transfer promo, that ticket is now only 6000 (AMEX to Avios)
I'd like to attend but as of yet am unable to commit.
However, just a reminder that for those in/around NYC if airfares spike, there's always the possibility of an Avios redemption!
LGA-DTW is usually 9000 Avios r/t but with the current AMEX 50% transfer promo, that ticket is now only 6000 (AMEX to Avios)
Apr 3, 2012, 8:54 am
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Just a bump to remind folks to post their availability and suggestions for places to eat, things to talk about, other folks to invite, etc.
A good topic to talk about I think:
How do we respond to the changing landscape for air travel and frequent flyer programs?
I can make a case that there may be a lot more value in hotel frequent guest programs going forward than there will be for most airline frequent flyer programs. What do you think?
A good topic to talk about I think:
How do we respond to the changing landscape for air travel and frequent flyer programs?
I can make a case that there may be a lot more value in hotel frequent guest programs going forward than there will be for most airline frequent flyer programs. What do you think?
Apr 4, 2012, 12:42 am
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Not sure a lot of people know about it, but for those flying in if you do not want to rent a car there is another option. The Michigan Flyer bus service from DTW is cheap and takes you to the Briarwood Maill area or downtown AA.
http://www.michiganflyer.com
http://www.michiganflyer.com
Apr 5, 2012, 3:08 pm
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I am in the maybe zone due to schedule fluctuations. I highly recommend this amazing event as I have learned Mega millions at this event. I certainly hope I can make it this year. Btw, I really liked the school lunchroom of a few years ago. The bring your own internet was something else.
Apr 6, 2012, 7:22 pm
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Not sure a lot of people know about it, but for those flying in if you do not want to rent a car there is another option. The Michigan Flyer bus service from DTW is cheap and takes you to the Briarwood Maill area or downtown AA.
http://www.michiganflyer.com
http://www.michiganflyer.com
Apr 6, 2012, 7:23 pm
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I am in the maybe zone due to schedule fluctuations. I highly recommend this amazing event as I have learned Mega millions at this event. I certainly hope I can make it this year. Btw, I really liked the school lunchroom of a few years ago. The bring your own internet was something else.
Apr 10, 2012, 4:50 pm
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Not sure a lot of people know about it, but for those flying in if you do not want to rent a car there is another option. The Michigan Flyer bus service from DTW is cheap and takes you to the Briarwood Maill area or downtown AA.
http://www.michiganflyer.com
http://www.michiganflyer.com
It will be $12 normally.
http://detroit2020.com/2012/03/30/ne...metro-airport/
Go to MyAirRide.com.
And the best part for locals is parking is $2 for up to 2 weeks!
I will be getting on a train the Saturday morning of the DO, so I will be unable to attend.
And if you are a senior citizen, $11 R/T. I'm implying nothing about the age of some of our past attendees.
Last edited by Bikeguy; Apr 10, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Apr 11, 2012, 3:17 am
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Sadly I don't think I can make it this year 
BTW, Hertz rentals ex DTW (even one ways) are 24-28$/weekend days for compacts or intermediates with the AAA CDP 116
BTW, Hertz rentals ex DTW (even one ways) are 24-28$/weekend days for compacts or intermediates with the AAA CDP 116
Apr 13, 2012, 7:20 pm
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Delta's airfare from WAS is $220 throughout the summer right now, sadly, that's a lot better than average these days. Trying to figure out when I should book, it's tough to figure out what the optimum fare will be these days.