Aimee, don't let me push you into doing anything you don't want to. I just have very fond memories of Detroit, particularly of Greenfield Village, growing up. It was a must see every summer on vacation. It's indelibly imprinted on my psyche now and I can't separate the city and the place in my mind. Just because I wouldn't mind having an excuse to go visit again, Detroit does have it's drawbacks. Like Memphis, the downtown area is not exactly the nicest and getting to outlying areas is not the easiest. Midwestern cities (other than Chicago) have suck for public transportation.
I'm not sure how old he is, but I heard him use the word 'newfangled' one time, so he's gotta be pretty far gone.
Dawn ,'Beneath You'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
SailAweigh - Jan 16, 2008 9:08:12 am PST #7277 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Aims - Jan 16, 2008 9:19:44 am PST #7278 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Oh, not at all! I don't feel pushed! And downtown is actually quite nice. Amazing what hosting a SuperBowl and legalizing gambling will do for a downtown.
Cashmere - Jan 16, 2008 11:04:20 am PST #7279 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
As a side note for Madison--if anyone flying in wants a cheaper flight, they can check Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee. It's 20 minutes away from me and I can pick up/drop off. We're almost 2 hours away from Madison, but we have ample space for guests on their way into or out of town.
Kathy A - Jan 16, 2008 11:09:08 am PST #7280 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
If we do decide on Madison, I can pick up anyone who can only fly into O'Hare and we can drive up together (I'm about 20 minutes from O'Hare, and my car will fit three passengers semi-comfortably). Same for Ann Arbor, but the Detroit airport is probably more accessible than Madison's.
brenda m - Jan 16, 2008 11:24:25 am PST #7281 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Milwaukee is also an option for flying close to, though not in, Madison.
SailAweigh - Jan 16, 2008 11:41:28 am PST #7282 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Milwaukee's cheaper, but less easy to find easy transport from the airport back to Madison. Chicago O'Hare has the virtue of also being the main bus depot. Van Galder runs between Madison and Chicago every 1-1 1/2 hours starting at 6:30 am until 10:30 pm. $24 one-way.
Fred Pete - Jan 16, 2008 11:43:08 am PST #7283 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
There's also a bus service running from O'Hare to Madison. At least, there used to be back in the '80s, and I can't think of any reason it would have been canceled.
Laga - Jan 16, 2008 11:44:09 am PST #7284 of 10002
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Is there a rail line that goes to Madison? When I lived in Chicago commuter rail only went as far as Kenosha.
SailAweigh - Jan 16, 2008 11:45:12 am PST #7285 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
No, there isn't. They've been talking about bringing light rail into Madison, but I think that's kinda stalled, forever.
Although, I think there's passenger service to Columbus, which is around 30 miles out from Madison.
Fred Pete - Jan 16, 2008 11:45:51 am PST #7286 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
...and SailAweigh even had the details....