Ann Arbor Art Fair DO 13 (DTW) July 22-23, 2017
Jul 21, 2017, 11:55 am
#137
Jul 21, 2017, 1:07 pm
#138
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Nope. Better!
Wings have been ordered, wife will pick them up at 7.15 pm as the delivery guys are all booked, ...!
Everything else is here.
I need to get us some salad, you know, eat healthy a little bit.
I am opening it up now...If you did not sign up by now, it is a good chance you are not going to make it. Which means....more leftover food for me
Been up since 4 am...this party planning skill set is a little too advanced for me
I should probably take a quick nap now
Wings have been ordered, wife will pick them up at 7.15 pm as the delivery guys are all booked, ...!
Everything else is here.
I need to get us some salad, you know, eat healthy a little bit.
I am opening it up now...If you did not sign up by now, it is a good chance you are not going to make it. Which means....more leftover food for me
Been up since 4 am...this party planning skill set is a little too advanced for me
I should probably take a quick nap now
Jul 21, 2017, 3:03 pm
#139
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ann Arbor
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Jul 21, 2017, 7:47 pm
#140
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 36
Nope. Better!
Wings have been ordered, wife will pick them up at 7.15 pm as the delivery guys are all booked, ...!
Everything else is here.
I need to get us some salad, you know, eat healthy a little bit.
I am opening it up now...If you did not sign up by now, it is a good chance you are not going to make it. Which means....more leftover food for me
Been up since 4 am...this party planning skill set is a little too advanced for me
I should probably take a quick nap now
Wings have been ordered, wife will pick them up at 7.15 pm as the delivery guys are all booked, ...!
Everything else is here.
I need to get us some salad, you know, eat healthy a little bit.
I am opening it up now...If you did not sign up by now, it is a good chance you are not going to make it. Which means....more leftover food for me
Been up since 4 am...this party planning skill set is a little too advanced for me
I should probably take a quick nap now
I'll have to check Anthony's out, I'm ashamed to admit I've never been.
Jul 22, 2017, 7:05 am
#141
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Terrific get-together at George's last night. Thanks!
Jul 22, 2017, 8:11 am
#142
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Thanks for coming, it was an honor to host you.
See you at 1 pm today.
Don't tell the presenters of the cruel tradition that awaits them
See you at 1 pm today.
Don't tell the presenters of the cruel tradition that awaits them
Jul 23, 2017, 5:25 am
#144
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 274
Thanks
Two speakers Saturday afternoon, a best tips contest, a nice dinner, then brunch Sunday and an Ann Arbor walking tour.
This DO started with bringing in a speaker or two to educate the attendees.
Our first confirmed speaker is Ariana, founder of the PointChaser blog. I love her for her more adventurous travels, including helping refugees.
The second speaker, just confirmed, is Nick from Frequent Miler! One of my favorite posts of his was this one.
Nick's talk will be "The Big 5 Lessons from a Kruger Park Safari: How to Get There, Where to Stay and What I Learned."
Sunday's activity is a walking tour of Ann Arbor, after brunch at Webers. The walk was attended by about 10 people last year, and was made up of funky Ann Arbor stores (you will never see more diverse wrapping paper than on this tour) as well as a Hogwarts dining hall knockoff. A combination of old town Ann Arbor and U of Michigan buildings. I would encourage people to consider taking the walk and getting more time to meet other travelers.
Feel free to respond as committed or tentative, and let me know if you are bringing someone to the meeting or just to dinner or brunch. Or if you are just coming to the meeting or a meal or meals.
Got a question on the fee to attend. Costs nothing to attend the speakers session, unless i need to pay to rent a bigger room, and then it would be the cost of the room divided by the attendees.
Reply to this thread if you are interested.
This DO started with bringing in a speaker or two to educate the attendees.
Our first confirmed speaker is Ariana, founder of the PointChaser blog. I love her for her more adventurous travels, including helping refugees.
The second speaker, just confirmed, is Nick from Frequent Miler! One of my favorite posts of his was this one.
Nick's talk will be "The Big 5 Lessons from a Kruger Park Safari: How to Get There, Where to Stay and What I Learned."
Sunday's activity is a walking tour of Ann Arbor, after brunch at Webers. The walk was attended by about 10 people last year, and was made up of funky Ann Arbor stores (you will never see more diverse wrapping paper than on this tour) as well as a Hogwarts dining hall knockoff. A combination of old town Ann Arbor and U of Michigan buildings. I would encourage people to consider taking the walk and getting more time to meet other travelers.
Feel free to respond as committed or tentative, and let me know if you are bringing someone to the meeting or just to dinner or brunch. Or if you are just coming to the meeting or a meal or meals.
Got a question on the fee to attend. Costs nothing to attend the speakers session, unless i need to pay to rent a bigger room, and then it would be the cost of the room divided by the attendees.
Reply to this thread if you are interested.
Jul 23, 2017, 7:22 am
#145
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 57
We are going to be there late. Will anyone still be at breakfast at 10:30 (maybe 10:45)?
Jul 23, 2017, 1:44 pm
#146
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Thanks for another excellent AA DO, bikeguy.
Jul 23, 2017, 7:52 pm
#147
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Thanks, bikeguy, and everyone that helped make this a great time.
Jul 23, 2017, 7:55 pm
#148
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Chicago
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Posts: 287
Good times again. Thanks George for the party and thanks Bikeguy for all your work, including calling an audible when things were going south. I'm planning my trip to Africa! Nick and Stefan have me convinced.
Jul 23, 2017, 10:33 pm
#149
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Location: HNL
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Mahalo George, Dave, Nick, and Stefan! Learned a lot, as usual. Really enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new folks. Hope to do it again next year! Let me know if you are in HNL.
Jul 23, 2017, 11:04 pm
#150
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Thanks Dave for all that you do to make this Do such a success. Had a great time, met so many awesome people, learned a lot and walked my butt off this afternoon. The walk was very enjoyable. Hope to make it next year!