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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! |
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 |
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): Code:
Topic Speaker Start End Time |
I'll be there...
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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. |
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) :D |
Originally Posted by bk3day
(Post 18279866)
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) :D |
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? |
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 |
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.
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Originally Posted by DavidDTW
(Post 18331275)
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 |
Originally Posted by Mrp Alert
(Post 18342333)
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.
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Originally Posted by DavidDTW
(Post 18331275)
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 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, $11 R/T. I'm implying nothing about the age of some of our past attendees. |
Sadly I don't think I can make it this year :(
BTW, Hertz rentals ex DTW (even one ways) are 24-28$/weekend days for compacts or intermediates with the AAA CDP 116 ;) |
Originally Posted by oliver2002
(Post 18371550)
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 ;) 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. |
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