thanks for the tip Bikeguy!

I'm in for all 3. Also, for the Miles & Points discussion I can put a presentation together if people are interested. It would probably be about creative ways to earn points & miles.

This is great to know, thanks. I knew they allowed kayaks down the Cascades, but I didn't know about innertubes. I have a few I'll have to dig out of my garage

Thanks! PM me some time with more details on what you have in mind.

Also, I've updated the schedule for the weekend in post #3:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18261590-post3.html

1. yes +1
2. yes +1
3. yes +1

Being a relative newcomer, not sure that I'd have much to offer that isn't readily available on Flyertalk or the blogosphere. I could possibly offer some tips regarding credit score improvement, for anyone still on the outside looking in at the bank signup bonus offers... Open to any and all ideas for discussion.

You might be surprised how helpful your tips may be to some folks, none of us know everything!

Also, in past years we've often been able to offer prizes to those offering tips voted by the group as most useful. If some folks want to offer up some prizes like drink chits, airline / hotel discount coupons, etc. so that we can use them for prizes, let us know.

Yes to all three for me.

1 only for me. I'm happy to hear about anything. Being a dabbler in the points/miles game and budget traveler, I'm not sure I have anything to contribute of much interest.

2012 DTW / Ann Arbor Art Fair Do (July 20-22)
 

I'll be there for all 3.

I was looking at hotel rates for our weekend and noticed that the Courtyard Detroit Metro Airport Romulus has a $64 rate where they give you a $25 Visa gift card bringing the effective rate to about $40; works for either Friday or Saturday night for those looking for a good deal in the DTW area.

Also, for those that aren't familiar with the Art Fair before that traffic can be quite congested with the fair crowds and numerous closed off streets.

For out of town attendees the cluster of hotels near the Briarwood Mall is one convenient area to stay in. There is a convenient shuttle between Briarwood Mall and the downtown area where the Art Fair and the Panera location for breakfast/lunch, the Library, and the Original Cottage Inn are. Info is in the brochure for AAAF:
http://www.visitannarbor.org/pdf/2012.ArtFairBroch.pdf

However, I noticed that the brochure says that the shuttle bus service will shut down around 7 PM on Saturday meaning those who plan to take the shuttle to the Fair and Do Events will need a ride back to the mall after dinner. Would any of you that might be driving to the Saturday night dinner be able to take folks back to Briarwood after dinner? I'll leave it to more informed Ann Arbor locals to advise as to where parking is likely to be available for the dinner. There is also some info on parking lots in the above cited brochure.

You could also just catch the regular bus back. I think the shuttle ends at 7 because the art fair ends at 6. We've never had to have anyone take public transportation back in the past though.

If public transport was required, you'd take Route 7 from the Blake Transit Center, a few blocks toward Main Street for Cottage Inn.

LINK

I can take 3 or 4 (in a pinch). My wife has university parking which I'll use

I can give a ride too. I will miss the Panera Saturday morning as I just scheduled a client meeting in Northville...which means I may be late for the meeting at the library...assuming I find parking in time:rolleyes:

Will be in Michigan that weekend and would be a definite if there is still space. Would be attending the discussion on Sat. at the library and dinner Sat. night.

Yes, I can confirm you for both the discussion in the library and dinner at the Original Cottage Inn on Saturday night - welcome!


Thanks for the info. The AA transit website returned a "no service" message, probably because it is not sophisticated enough to list options that require a short walk to get to a bus stop.