JoePatNJNY

Hi all: Well finally finished with work, now I'm working on that little "wedding" thing. We leave from JFK at 9:10 PM on Sat.-- going straight from the reception to the airport-- trying not to worry about logistics and just having a fun time.... Pat and I look forward to meeting you all on the ship and thanks a million for all your help planning this cruise. Special thanks to you Joey. Joe & Pat

Jackie- if you need partners, Pat and I are available to help! :grin:

Hi Joey: Funny you should say that.... we actually just had our first "argument" over it this evening-- I think we're both getting a bit stressed. It will all work out-- can't wait to get on that damn ship!!! :) Thanks for the wishes, Joe

would you like company?? I booked the EXACT same time and date a week ago! LOL.

Thanks Diane. Pat and I are staying at the Al Ponte Antico, but it's sure nice to know that we won't have to schlep over to the Piazzale Roma to catch a water taxi! Joe

It might be anal, but I also scan my passport and travel docs and e-mail it to myself at an e-mail address I can access. If all else fails, I can always go to a PC and retrieve them. Just my two cents worth. Joe

Joey: Depends. Fortunately, the reception hall is 10mins. from the airport. If they let me check in my luggage BEFORE the reception, we can leave later-- otherwise, I'm thinking if we get there by 7, we'll be ok and ready to collapse!! I need some suggestions from the group-- how much champagne to drink-- too little and I won't fall asleep on the plane-- too much and they won't let me ON the plane!! Joe

Iberia has been playing this game with me for weeks!! My flight departure started at 2110 which was changed to 2200 which was later changed to 2100 which was once again changed to...... (you guessed it) 2110!! It would be funny if Pat and I were not leaving for the airport directly from our wedding reception... Joe

Welcome Bob & Kirsyen (or is it Kirsten?). I'm from NJ, Pat's from NY--bypassing Newark and taking Iberia out of JFK. Pat and I will be on our honeymoon-- are you and Kirsyen celebrating anything special? You should check out the link on Joey's page-- he's done a marvelous job of collecting alot of info and putting it one place. Joe

Joey, thanks so much much-- with all the wedding planning, haven't had much time to check in with you guys!! Joe

Mary Ann: I haven't made plans for Villefranche either. Could you PM me with the details. Thanks! Joe

Ok, I'm getting a little tired hearing all this talk about senior discounts (too young) and how some are ALREADY PACKED (still haven't booked a hotel in Venice) !!! LOL. I guess I better get off my butt and finish my plans....

Joey: If you want to update the list, I'm in CC7194 and have late seating. Still deciding on the hotel in Venice. Thanks. Joe

I am rolling the dice and maybe ESPN international good luck Joey-- the last time I was in Italy, all I ever saw on the TV was soccer and cycling...

We're flying thru Madrid each way. I hope these darn airlines stock plenty of water because I usually bring a few bottles for the flight!

Jackie: Sorry I took so long to get back to you, but Tuscany will have to wait for another trip. Pat wants to see Florence again. Does anyone have private tour suggestions for Florence, Amalfi Coast/Pompeii or Nice/Eze/Monte Carlo?? Thanks again for all the great suggestions. Joe

Hi. Sorry I've been MIA-- work's been a bit hectic and planning a wedding is just loads of fun! What's the benefit of staying at the Locanda Orseola? (besides the company my my shipmates). Joe

unfortunately the North Fork reds are still too immature for my palate, I gravitate to Brunellos, Amarones or Sangiovese... The whites aren't too bad, they've been cultivating them longer, a few of the Chardonneys or Chenin Blancs might even give the boys in Sonoma a run for their money!

Joey- I agree- the wine list is pathetic. Is this a "new" policy or just a renewal of the old one. I was on the Connie in February, I loaded up on wine in San Juan, and never had a problem bringing it on board... I was told they crack down on spirits, but not wine... Ah, that was an awfully nice Rioja..... Joe

thanks Joey-- excellent reply -- by the way, really nice job on the web page. Joe

Thanks everyone for your kind welcome-- this looks like a pretty nice group!! Joey- since I'm a real newbie to this site-- could you help?? not sure how I would get someone's e-mail address or how I'd contact those who have offered to discuss tours. thanks. Joe

Hi everyone. Pat and I are in our 40's, from NJ and NY and will be taking this cruise as our honeymoon. We were on the Constellation in February and decided to take another Celebrity cruise. We're getting married on Sat. afternoon, flying through the nite and arriving in Barcelona on Sunday at abt. 1:30. Cutting it close but we had no choice! Pat and I learned an awful lot from the CC boards and made a number of friends before our last cruise-- even "met" someone Pat works with. Some coincidence!! Other than the flights, we've booked a room for two nights in Venice. Any suggestions are gladly welcomed! Joe