Ann Arbor Art Fair DO 5 (DTW)- July 18-19, 2009
Jan 19, 2009, 11:37 am
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Ann Arbor Art Fair DO 5 (DTW)- July 18-19, 2009
It's official.
The cap has been lifted and a venue fitting all people will be announced in late May.
And I posted this a full month earlier than last year, hopefully allowing some attendees to find even cheaper fares.
The format will be similar to past years. There will be two meetings, one on Saturday afternoon and one on Sunday afternoon.
There will be a dinner Saturday night, possibly at Palm Palace, which was LaShish.
Brunch will be at Webers on Sunday.
I'm excited to announce that this years Saturday speaker is lucky9876coins. He writes the blog One Mile at a Time. I enjoy Ben's insight's into traveling and his ability to "maximize" his travel experience. I actually remember some of his first posts to FT, when he was working on understanding the NW $500 fare to SIN about 4 years ago.
And Sunday's speaker will be Ingy, writer of the FrugalTravelGuy blog, who will give a presentation entitled "Around the World on Miles and Points".
The presentation will concentrate more on planning and cost breakdown than the actual sights.
Ingy has a great blog and comes up with twists I never contemplated.
I believe the DO will retain its reputation of being the Points and Miles Maximization DO again this year.
Also, I'm requesting no media and no recording of the talks.
Prizes: There will be prizes. One or two for best speakers, one for most miles flown to DO solely to attend DO, one for least CPEQM for flight to DO, and one for best tip. The same person can't win more than once.
The cap has been lifted and a venue fitting all people will be announced in late May.
And I posted this a full month earlier than last year, hopefully allowing some attendees to find even cheaper fares.
The format will be similar to past years. There will be two meetings, one on Saturday afternoon and one on Sunday afternoon.
There will be a dinner Saturday night, possibly at Palm Palace, which was LaShish.
Brunch will be at Webers on Sunday.
I'm excited to announce that this years Saturday speaker is lucky9876coins. He writes the blog One Mile at a Time. I enjoy Ben's insight's into traveling and his ability to "maximize" his travel experience. I actually remember some of his first posts to FT, when he was working on understanding the NW $500 fare to SIN about 4 years ago.
And Sunday's speaker will be Ingy, writer of the FrugalTravelGuy blog, who will give a presentation entitled "Around the World on Miles and Points".
The presentation will concentrate more on planning and cost breakdown than the actual sights.
Ingy has a great blog and comes up with twists I never contemplated.
I believe the DO will retain its reputation of being the Points and Miles Maximization DO again this year.
Also, I'm requesting no media and no recording of the talks.
Prizes: There will be prizes. One or two for best speakers, one for most miles flown to DO solely to attend DO, one for least CPEQM for flight to DO, and one for best tip. The same person can't win more than once.
Last edited by Bikeguy; Jul 14, 2009 at 6:50 pm Reason: clarified update on size of venue and location info so far
Jan 19, 2009, 11:37 am
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Schedule
Saturday, Pittsfield Township Hall
12:00- 12:45 Beginners Talk by Bikeguy, will cover basic philosophy of value, and how to maximize knowledge
Required reading for beginners' session attendees-
Two View From the Wing Articles June 22 "Top 10 Ways To Earn Lots of Miles" and June 21 "Top 10 Miles/Points Program Deals of Times Past"
Also, PuddingGuy's story.
1:00 to 5:30- Intro, lucky9876coins talk, questions, coupon connection event
6:00- Dinner at Palm Palace at Carpenter and Washtenaw
Sunday
9:30 Brunch at Webers on Jackson Ave
12:00 to 5:30 Ingy presents trip around the world, questions and answers and general travel talk at Pittsfield Township Hall
All events have ample parking and traffic should be light.
12:00- 12:45 Beginners Talk by Bikeguy, will cover basic philosophy of value, and how to maximize knowledge
Required reading for beginners' session attendees-
Two View From the Wing Articles June 22 "Top 10 Ways To Earn Lots of Miles" and June 21 "Top 10 Miles/Points Program Deals of Times Past"
Also, PuddingGuy's story.
1:00 to 5:30- Intro, lucky9876coins talk, questions, coupon connection event
6:00- Dinner at Palm Palace at Carpenter and Washtenaw
Sunday
9:30 Brunch at Webers on Jackson Ave
12:00 to 5:30 Ingy presents trip around the world, questions and answers and general travel talk at Pittsfield Township Hall
All events have ample parking and traffic should be light.
Last edited by Bikeguy; Jul 10, 2009 at 8:03 pm Reason: changed location
Jan 19, 2009, 11:38 am
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Attendees
Confirmed:
Bikeguy + 1
Travel Auto
MRP Alert
lucky9876coins +1
bostonbali
Ingy
PHLbuddy
BondAir007 (10)
Getiton
bk3day
CaveatEmpty +1
fozz
geoffco
gpopadop
OnaMileHigh
james318
PanHam +1 (21)
tc fly girl
jhflyer
spkg
otamxuan
danceswithsunlight
halothane
BaliParis +1
mommafrica (30)
jjlovescubs
lisa99
jaguar
the_happiness_store
travelingmore, +1
Radioshow
SEAUAKID
djm3
YLW+3 (43)
Brituchenite
JohnnyVee
toomanybooks
Sweet Willie
Oliver2002 (meals only)
jb831
chrislacey
k2o
Italy98 (52)
Jean49 +1
gardener
FlightTracker
jcherney
twobyte
eaglewings
fanch26
somuchtosee
gsmart (62)
hausrath
ddrewboy
wanaflyforless
Possibly:
1wfudeac
flygirl555
BobH +1
SchmutzigMSP
mashav
Bikeguy + 1
Travel Auto
MRP Alert
lucky9876coins +1
bostonbali
Ingy
PHLbuddy
BondAir007 (10)
Getiton
bk3day
CaveatEmpty +1
fozz
geoffco
gpopadop
OnaMileHigh
james318
PanHam +1 (21)
tc fly girl
jhflyer
spkg
otamxuan
danceswithsunlight
halothane
BaliParis +1
mommafrica (30)
jjlovescubs
lisa99
jaguar
the_happiness_store
travelingmore, +1
Radioshow
SEAUAKID
djm3
YLW+3 (43)
Brituchenite
JohnnyVee
toomanybooks
Sweet Willie
Oliver2002 (meals only)
jb831
chrislacey
k2o
Italy98 (52)
Jean49 +1
gardener
FlightTracker
jcherney
twobyte
eaglewings
fanch26
somuchtosee
gsmart (62)
hausrath
ddrewboy
wanaflyforless
Possibly:
1wfudeac
flygirl555
BobH +1
SchmutzigMSP
mashav
Last edited by Bikeguy; Jul 14, 2009 at 6:49 pm Reason: added people
Jan 19, 2009, 11:39 am
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IMHO, best hotel deal is SPG points for 4 Points near Briarwood mall in Ann Arbor. Sold out early last year. 3000 points a night. Was just available.
In the past, people were able to BRG a room also. May this option RIP, now that it is after April 1. This option won best tip at either the first or second DO. It was nice to have attendees get several years of use out of it.
In the past, people were able to BRG a room also. May this option RIP, now that it is after April 1. This option won best tip at either the first or second DO. It was nice to have attendees get several years of use out of it.
Last edited by Bikeguy; Apr 13, 2009 at 5:38 am
Jan 19, 2009, 8:01 pm
#5
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 137
Hi Bikeguy,
Count me in - I think the library is good for anyone who also wants to spend some time at the Art Fair before we meet but I also thought last year worked well for parking and a larger group - I guess it depends on how many people there will be.
Thanks for organizing this again!
Count me in - I think the library is good for anyone who also wants to spend some time at the Art Fair before we meet but I also thought last year worked well for parking and a larger group - I guess it depends on how many people there will be.
Thanks for organizing this again!
Jan 19, 2009, 8:14 pm
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I would be interested in attending as well. I am from Ann Arbor, but will be in a transition from school to work, so wont know if I can attend for sure until closer to the time.
Jan 19, 2009, 10:34 pm
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99% sure I will be in attendance. As always, this is a great event in a great city. I hope to come a day early this year in order to enjoy the unique culture, people, food, and art that will be present. I am especially looking forward to meeting lucky and learning some of his magic.
Last edited by Mrp Alert; Jan 19, 2009 at 10:49 pm
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Jan 20, 2009, 6:34 am
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Woohoo! I'm in.
Mrs. Bostonbali will spend the day dropping dollars at the Art Fair and will surely join us for dinner.
Mrs. Bostonbali will spend the day dropping dollars at the Art Fair and will surely join us for dinner.
Jan 20, 2009, 9:22 am
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My apologies!
