Reading a couple of threads from others going to Kalamazoo next month got me thinking. This will be my first trip to the expo and I'd love to meet as many TradGangers as possible. My family and I will be staying at the Hampton Inn on Kilgore. Maybe those of us staying at that hotel could set up a cocktail/coffee hour after the expo Friday and Saturday nights. Others staying at other hotels could do the same. I noticed the Fairfield seems to be popular as well.
As these hotels don't have notable bars and/or restaurants, maybe we could even set up a restaurant nearby for some post show meet and greet. Just a thought.
Anyone else interested, or have any other ideas?
Thanks, Andrew
Fairfield Inn. :thumbsup: Great idea as well !!!
Bill
Fairfield Inn on Friday night.
Andrew I sent you a Pm a few days ago.
Henderson's Castle (supposedly haunted)
Fairfield Inn Thursday through Sunday.
Mike
Man, I want to go there so bad. I hit Baltimore and Denton Hill every year but K-zoo is going on my bucket list for sure.
Fairfield sounds good I think getting everyone together for dinner would be great its always good to meet new people.
I'll be staying near Traverse City, both Friday and Saturday night.
Not staying in town but would love to meet fellow Trad Gangers!! Someone talked last week of getting some name cards set up at one of the booths, thought that was a great idea.
I'll be staying at my daughter's house in nearby Allegan, Michigan. However, all of you be sure to stop by the VPA booth and introduce yourselves! Can't wait!
QuoteOriginally posted by Turkeys Fear Me:
I'll be staying near Traverse City, both Friday and Saturday night.
Thats a long drive to K-Zoo :D
Econo Lodge - all the way baby !!!
Hey Guys-great idea! I live near Ann Arbor and not hotelling it but would love to meet & greet! Keep me posted and I will be there! Thanks.
Kenny :bigsmyl:
I love the name card idea! Would really be more convenient as we'll all be spending so much time at the expo. Any idea where we could set something like that up?
QuoteOriginally posted by fz4vgq:
QuoteOriginally posted by Turkeys Fear Me:
I'll be staying near Traverse City, both Friday and Saturday night.
Thats a long drive to K-Zoo :D [/b]
3:15 each way, do it every year.
:)
We're talking about a road trip, trying to see who's is going at present, hope we can find a place to stay when we arrive, if we go, hope to meet some of you there, I will make a name tag and wear it.
Quote3:15 each way, do it every year
same here, about 2:30 from my place.
Eric
My wife and I will be staying at the Kilgore Hampton Inn. We will be there sometime on friday and leaving late sunday afternoon.
Troy
O.K. Finally got all the to pieces together. I will be arriving at the Fairfield Inn the afternoon of the 26th, and will be staying through Sunday. My first trip to the Expo is confirmed!
Good deal Chuck. You'll really enjoy it!
I've decided that the overnight option just won't work well for me. I think that if I can make it, it will be a 12-hour day... 4 hours drive, 4 hours poking around, and 4 hours back home.