DTW Ann Arbor Art Fair DO 2- July 22-23, 2006
May 27, 2006, 7:44 pm
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Just called Weber's and got the back room that overlooks the pool reserved for the Sunday brunch. ^
Grizzly Peak did not go as well. They said for a party of 20, we'd need to get there by at least 5:30, although they only offered 5PM originally. As this would conflict with the MR seminar, I told them we'd eat someplace else. Any other restaurant suggestions, or past suggestions people feel strongly about?
I'll actually throw out Cottage Inn on Williams (the sitdown location near that big tower).
What do the attendees think?
Grizzly Peak did not go as well. They said for a party of 20, we'd need to get there by at least 5:30, although they only offered 5PM originally. As this would conflict with the MR seminar, I told them we'd eat someplace else. Any other restaurant suggestions, or past suggestions people feel strongly about?
I'll actually throw out Cottage Inn on Williams (the sitdown location near that big tower).
What do the attendees think?
May 28, 2006, 7:57 am
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Originally Posted by Bikeguy
Just called Weber's and got the back room that overlooks the pool reserved for the Sunday brunch. ^
Grizzly Peak did not go as well. They said for a party of 20, we'd need to get there by at least 5:30, although they only offered 5PM originally. As this would conflict with the MR seminar, I told them we'd eat someplace else. Any other restaurant suggestions, or past suggestions people feel strongly about?
I'll actually throw out Cottage Inn on Williams (the sitdown location near that big tower).
What do the attendees think?
Grizzly Peak did not go as well. They said for a party of 20, we'd need to get there by at least 5:30, although they only offered 5PM originally. As this would conflict with the MR seminar, I told them we'd eat someplace else. Any other restaurant suggestions, or past suggestions people feel strongly about?
I'll actually throw out Cottage Inn on Williams (the sitdown location near that big tower).
What do the attendees think?
May 28, 2006, 8:01 pm
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Cottage Inn on William it is!!
Just talked to the reservationist (?). He said as the Art Fair will be breaking down then, it will be chaos and they usually have a very light crowd because all the streets near them are closed. Reservation is for 20 people at 6PM. I'll adjust the number the day before for the final count.
He advised that at least half the people need to be there by 6:15, or our table will be given away.
And if you haven't experienced Cottage Inn deep dish pizza, you are in for a real treat. My favorite is the Spicy Mediterranean. My mouth is watering as I type.
I guarantee the MR presenter will be happy with this decision.
If you are driving in just for this, be prepared to park pretty far away and leave plenty of time.
Just talked to the reservationist (?). He said as the Art Fair will be breaking down then, it will be chaos and they usually have a very light crowd because all the streets near them are closed. Reservation is for 20 people at 6PM. I'll adjust the number the day before for the final count.
He advised that at least half the people need to be there by 6:15, or our table will be given away.
And if you haven't experienced Cottage Inn deep dish pizza, you are in for a real treat. My favorite is the Spicy Mediterranean. My mouth is watering as I type.
I guarantee the MR presenter will be happy with this decision.
If you are driving in just for this, be prepared to park pretty far away and leave plenty of time.
May 28, 2006, 10:09 pm
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I used to live in that tower. I can't remember the name, but of course it could have changed names 20 times since then.
I agree that Cottage Inn Pizza is superb! We're in for a treat!
I agree that Cottage Inn Pizza is superb! We're in for a treat!
Jun 3, 2006, 7:00 pm
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PLease add me to list for Dinner at Cottage Inn,attending MR seminar,Thanks
Jun 3, 2006, 7:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Getiton
PLease add me to list for Dinner at Cottage Inn,attending MR seminar,Thanks
Jun 4, 2006, 2:24 pm
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Thankyou,Have already registered for MR Seminar.
Jun 6, 2006, 4:36 am
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Originally Posted by Bikeguy
I guarantee the MR presenter will be happy with this decision.
^^^
Indeed!
I'm pulling myself back to reality (in spite of mile/burning and dealing with my boss quitting) so I will soon pull some things together like my own travel arrangements.
Worst case, I have seats held with WN awards.
Jun 6, 2006, 10:25 am
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Boss quit??
Does that mean you succeed to the job?
At least, make sure the new guy understands that your terms included company-paid mile-runs whenever the mood strikes ..
For the out-of-towners .. or those with "situational awareness issues" ( ) I've whipped up a crude page of AA map links at this Geocities page & we'll try to keep the schedule updated...
(link is also noted in post #2)
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At least, make sure the new guy understands that your terms included company-paid mile-runs whenever the mood strikes ..
For the out-of-towners .. or those with "situational awareness issues" (
) I've whipped up a crude page of AA map links at this Geocities page & we'll try to keep the schedule updated...(link is also noted in post #2)
/.
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Jun 9, 2006, 12:08 am
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Originally Posted by CaveatEmpty
Does that mean you succeed to the job?
There are 2 others in the department (total 8, now staffed to 4) who are jockeying for it---- however, one announced today he has a lucrative offer out of state. So our 4 may soon be 3.
The other may be named interim in my boss's slot and I will consider moving into the spot vacated by the guy with the offer- still a step up for me. Remember that in the department, I'm still by far the most joven. ;-)
Jun 14, 2006, 3:27 pm
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I worked at this Fair for SBC Communications last year! I couldn't believe how big a Art Festival this was~!
Jun 15, 2006, 7:33 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=567378
40% off Four Points hotels. Looks like the closest one is the DTW Metro Four Points, so not the closest to Ann Arbor, but it comes out to ~$54 a night. Maybe this can help someone out? Looks like the promo is about to end very soon, though.
40% off Four Points hotels. Looks like the closest one is the DTW Metro Four Points, so not the closest to Ann Arbor, but it comes out to ~$54 a night. Maybe this can help someone out? Looks like the promo is about to end very soon, though.
Jun 18, 2006, 6:33 pm
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For the locals (or out-of-towners who know the area well), I am starting to look at hotel options and am wondering if this hotel will be a good location for the "happenings"? I don't yet know whether I will rent a car, so assuming I will be walking, taking public transportation, or bumming rides, would this hotel (Comfort Inn -- 2455 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor, MI) be a suitable location?
Also, if I did rent a car, would staying in Plymouth, Livonia, or Belleville be a long way? They don't look too far on the map, but traffic might be bad, or long stoplights, or something else might make these locations less desirable.
Thanks!
Also, if I did rent a car, would staying in Plymouth, Livonia, or Belleville be a long way? They don't look too far on the map, but traffic might be bad, or long stoplights, or something else might make these locations less desirable.
Thanks!
Jun 18, 2006, 6:51 pm
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The Comfort Inn you mentioned is a pretty good non downtown location. This particular hotel seems to be one of the nicer Comfort Inns and is about a five to ten minute drive to A2 downtown with no traffic issues. And it's also easily accessible by freeways.
Belleville is the closest from the three other locations you mentioned. Livonia may be a bit too far if timing is an issue. Plymouth is closer than Livonia but not by that much.
fyi: it's orange barrell season in Michigan these days and it appears i-94 and US-23 intersection and M-14 could get pretty bad traffic wise.
Belleville is the closest from the three other locations you mentioned. Livonia may be a bit too far if timing is an issue. Plymouth is closer than Livonia but not by that much.
fyi: it's orange barrell season in Michigan these days and it appears i-94 and US-23 intersection and M-14 could get pretty bad traffic wise.
Jun 19, 2006, 2:47 pm
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A agree that Belleville makes more sense than Plymouth or Livonia.
The Comfort Inn is a good location.
AATA.org is the bus route link. Looks like 5 and 22 go by there. However, it will cost you more to get to/from the airport than the rental car, unless you bum a ride.
Just secured the Pittsfield Township Town Hall for our meeting location Sunday, if we go over 20 people and can't stay at Webers.
The Comfort Inn is a good location.
AATA.org is the bus route link. Looks like 5 and 22 go by there. However, it will cost you more to get to/from the airport than the rental car, unless you bum a ride.
Just secured the Pittsfield Township Town Hall for our meeting location Sunday, if we go over 20 people and can't stay at Webers.