Pre-Port Cruise Get Together in Rome
Wednesday 4 November 2009
6:00pm to 7:30pm
I have made arrangements for a get together in Rome for drinks. The total number of people that can attend is 58.
This event is full.
Don & Cindy Carolyn & Mark
Monica & Tony Glenn & Sharon
Bonnie & Rich Glenn & Carol
Dan & Sandra Barb & Carol
Pat & Stan Carol & Tony
Chuck & Val +2 Ray & Jane
Susan & Caryn Gail & Barry
Dorothy & Robert Jack & Sara
Wally & Marilyn Pat & Franz
Doug & Lynn Tommy & Esther
Monica & Tony Glenn & Sharon
Bonnie & Rich Glenn & Carol
Dan & Sandra Barb & Carol
Pat & Stan Carol & Tony
Chuck & Val +2 Ray & Jane
Susan & Caryn Gail & Barry
Dorothy & Robert Jack & Sara
Wally & Marilyn Pat & Franz
Doug & Lynn Tommy & Esther
Rhona & John Marianne & Cliff
Elizabeth & Howard GB
Albert, Sylvia, & Bill Steve & Sonia
Dick & Mara Val Marie, Chuck, Tana & Mike
Val Marie, Chuck, Tana & MikeTRANSPORTATION: Rome to Port
5 Novemer 2009
Departure Time: 11:00am. Due to the excpeted high volume of passengers with a few cruise ships in port, we'll depart promptly at 11:00am. Please be at bus no later than 10:45am.
Pick up Point: Near my hotel (Hotel Giardino). There will be no other pickup points.
Bus: The maximum number of people for the 50-seat bus I will be booking will be 39 people. This will allow for enough storage for all the luggage that people typically bring on a cruise. I am basing this on people bringing two suitcases and one carry-on bag. Email me if you are interested in this transportation.
Approximate cost per person:
Number of people: 39
Total per person: $20
This does not include the tip to the driver. I will add to the price per person the tip for the driver and will pay him directly when we get to the port. The final price per person will be based on the total number number of people and the exchange rate at the time I make payment.
Tipping the Porters at the Port: On my last cruise, I was confronted by an employee who asked for tips for the luggage porters at the port of Civitavecchia. Everyone on the bus, except four of my friends, got off the bus and walked inside the terminal without tipping any porter for their own luggage. The five of us gave tips for our luggage. Please be responsible and have euros on hand to tip your porter when they take your luggage from the bus. You do want your luggage delivered to the ship, right?
I will be asking everyone to send their payment to me sometime in September. Once payment is made it is non-refundable. If you end up having to cancel your cruise, I will refund your money only if I can fill your seat with another passenger. This is only fair to the other passengers and makes it easy for me than having to collect the difference from each person This worked out well the last time I booked this bus. If you can't agree to this policy, don't ask to book this transportation.
Monica
Passengers - 39 Standby
Monica & Tony Ann & DH
Ann & DHCarolyn & Mark
Glenn & Sharon
Barb & Carol
Judy & Joe
Pat & Joe
Glenn & Carol
Glenn & Carol
John & Rhona
Michael & Paul
Ron & Kathy
Candi & Dick, Tamra & Megan
Martine, Simone, & Yolande
Susan & Caryn
Dan & Sandra
Kathi & Werner
Darlene & Fred
Kim Stewart & Betty Brown
Lynn & Doug
SAIL-AWAY PARTY
Let’s get together for a sail-away party as we leave Civitavecchia. We will meet at the Oceanview bar on the Lido deck (deck 14) right after the muster.
147 total to date!
REMEMBERANCE DAY/VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his/her life.' That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand that fact.
Friends, this is a day where we should take a moment to remember those that served in the military in the past and those serving today to protect our freedom around the world. Please think of something we can do on November 11th, even meeting up for a toast and a, "Thank you for serving our country."
Those that have served:
Bob - US Air Force (1959 - 1966)
Tony - US Air Force & Air National Guard (1974 - 2001)
Glenn -27 years U.S. Navy; retired in 1993
Ruth - 20+ years in the US Air Force
Robin - Coast Guard
Pat - Air Force - Retired in 2003 after 28 years of service.
Barry - USMC, 1967 - 1970
Barry - USMC, 1967 - 1970
Michael - Retired US Navy Submariner. Served from 1977 to 1995
Bill - Air Force 1964 -1968
Jack - US Army, 1966 - 1980
Jim - Marines from 1957-1960.
Joseph - Army 3 years
George retired after 25 years in the RI Army National Guard
Wally - 20 years US Navy, retired in 1995
Jim - Army veteran - Vietnam War
Jim - Army veteran - Vietnam War
Phil - U.S. Army 1953-1955
Bob - Air Force - 1956-1960
Paul - Marine Corp - Vietnam War
Barry - US Army 1969 - 1972
Ron, Army from 1962 until 1964
Barry USMC 1967-1970
Jack USArmy 1966-1980
Bob, Navy, 1947 - 1976
Robin (Coast Guard)
Tom - Navy, 1971-1973
Jim - US Army—Korean war
Jim - RI National Guard - retired after 33 years of service
Herb - Air Force Korean War 1953 to 1957
Provence Tour - Full Day Tour from Marseille - Organized by Carolyn Z.
*November 6 : Private tour with a Minibus and English guide - for up to 18 people*
This is a great opportunity to tour with a small group of people, rather than a ship's tour with 30-40-50 passengers on a bus.
11:30 Pick up at the harbor
Transfer to Aix en Provence
12:00 Guided tour of the city
Shaded squares, fountains, private baroque mansions...
Lunch on your own (many snacks, crepes, traditional restaurants...)
Aix is the best place to shop
02:00pm Departure to St Rémy
03:00 Stroll in the elegant small city. Its streets display charming 16th and 17th century mansions. Discover the asylum where Van Gogh stayed after he cut off his ear and where he painted some of his masterpieces. The other point of visit is a fabulous testimony of the Roman epoch. A triumphal arch and a mausoleum still stand proudly at the entrance of the former Greco-Roman town.
03:45 Drive to les Baux de Provence
04:15 Visit of the village situated in a wonderful and very picturesque site, in the heart of the Alpilles, perched on a rocky spur 245m high. Apart from the numerous touristy shops, it seems that the atmosphere is the same as 4 centuries ago.
05:30 Return
Back to the ship for 07:00pm
Price : 920€ for the group, or $74 per person.
Taxes, toll, parking and all expenses for the driver, guide and vehicle included.
In addition to the proposal, Carolyn has asked the tour guide to try to arrange a visit to an olive mill near Les Baux since it will be olive harvest time. She cannot confirm this with one of the farmers until much closer to the date.
If you are interested, please email Carolyn immediately to book this tour and for further details (payment, cancellation policy, etc). .
List of participants (18 confirmed)
Carolyn & Mark
Barb & Carol
Albert, Sylvia & Bill
Sharon & Glenn
Anny & Robert
Esther & Tommy
Jack & Paul
Ron & Kathy
Murielle
This tour is full. Thanks!
Cruise Critic Special Luncheon & Raffle
There may be a special luncheon for cruise critic members, which will be on one of our sea days. Log onto the following web site to participate in this luncheon: www.novta.proboards.com Please request to be placed on the list no later than October 21st so that I can give Celebrity a final count for the luncheon. Thank you.
Luncheon List - Date/time/location DBD
2 Jane* & Ray
2 Marianne & Cliff*
2 Monica* & Tony
2 Jules & Rita
2 Sue & Steve
2 Mike & Jennie
2 Bob & Lynne
2 Gladys & Enid
2 Wally & Marilyn
2 Tony & Carol
2 Diane & Donna
3 Martine, Yolande & Simone
2 Garry & Bob
4 Jane & Paul, Sue & Alan
6 Bev & Peter, Gusti & Trudy, Lou & Ellie
2 Rhona & John
2 Barbara & Carol
2 Jill & Kevin
4 George & Judi, Nancy & Jim
2 Mark & Linda
2 Jean & Robert
2 Tommy and Esther
4 Dick & Mara,Steve & Sonia
2 Tom & Pat
2 Sharon & Hugo
6 Janet & JR, Lorraine & Michael,MaryRuth and Skip
2 Caryn & Susan
4 Joe & Judy, Pat & another Joe
2 Ira & Jacki
2 Jim & Judy
2 Chuck & Val Marie
2 Toby & Jeff
5 Mark & Carolyn, Sharon, and Barb & Carol
3 Sandy, Dave & Cassie
2 Nessa & Barry
2 Bruce & Janet
2 Deb & Barb
2 Bruce & Gail
2 Christine & Paul
2 Carol & Richard
2 Bill & Nancy
2 Mary & Alan
2 Steve and Barb
2 Beverley & Mike
2 Phil & Edith
2 Bill & Barb
2 Les & Cecile
2 Tom & Linda
2 Pat & Mike
2 Teresa & Mark
2 Eli & Bill
123 TOTAL Signed Up thru 9/17
2 Marianne & Cliff*
2 Monica* & Tony
2 Jules & Rita
2 Sue & Steve
2 Mike & Jennie
2 Bob & Lynne
2 Gladys & Enid
2 Wally & Marilyn
2 Tony & Carol
2 Diane & Donna
3 Martine, Yolande & Simone
2 Garry & Bob
4 Jane & Paul, Sue & Alan
6 Bev & Peter, Gusti & Trudy, Lou & Ellie
2 Rhona & John
2 Barbara & Carol
2 Jill & Kevin
4 George & Judi, Nancy & Jim
2 Mark & Linda
2 Jean & Robert
2 Tommy and Esther
4 Dick & Mara,Steve & Sonia
2 Tom & Pat
2 Sharon & Hugo
6 Janet & JR, Lorraine & Michael,MaryRuth and Skip
2 Caryn & Susan
4 Joe & Judy, Pat & another Joe
2 Ira & Jacki
2 Jim & Judy
2 Chuck & Val Marie
2 Toby & Jeff
5 Mark & Carolyn, Sharon, and Barb & Carol
3 Sandy, Dave & Cassie
2 Nessa & Barry
2 Bruce & Janet
2 Deb & Barb
2 Bruce & Gail
2 Christine & Paul
2 Carol & Richard
2 Bill & Nancy
2 Mary & Alan
2 Steve and Barb
2 Beverley & Mike
2 Phil & Edith
2 Bill & Barb
2 Les & Cecile
2 Tom & Linda
2 Pat & Mike
2 Teresa & Mark
2 Eli & Bill
123 TOTAL Signed Up thru 9/17
2 Doug & Lynn
2 Bonnie & Rich
2 Gloria & Marvin
2 Bob & Barb
2 Cheryl & Ed
2 Roy & Jennifer
2 Joanie & Norm
2 Joanie & George
2 Sue & Larry
4 Bobbie & Ann & Ed & Pat
2 Richard & Jane
2 Dave & Carolyn
2 Dave & Marilyn
2 Jim & Joan
2 Pat & Ruth
2 Beverly & John
2 Phil & Beverly
2 Marilyn & Stu
2 Natalie & Herb
2 Tim & Patricia
2 Gayle & Barry
2 Jack & Sara
2 Jerry & Cecelia
2 Roz & Herb
2 Keith & Maggie
175 Total
2 Bonnie & Rich
2 Gloria & Marvin
2 Bob & Barb
2 Cheryl & Ed
2 Roy & Jennifer
2 Joanie & Norm
2 Joanie & George
2 Sue & Larry
4 Bobbie & Ann & Ed & Pat
2 Richard & Jane
2 Dave & Carolyn
2 Dave & Marilyn
2 Jim & Joan
2 Pat & Ruth
2 Beverly & John
2 Phil & Beverly
2 Marilyn & Stu
2 Natalie & Herb
2 Tim & Patricia
2 Gayle & Barry
2 Jack & Sara
2 Jerry & Cecelia
2 Roz & Herb
2 Keith & Maggie
175 Total
Cabin Crawl, Equinox TA
How it works:
This will be a Progressive Open House rather than a group tour.
Depending on number & location of hosting cabins, during a specific half hour, a certain group of cabins (near each other) will be "open" for participants to visit, in any order they choose. No guides, groups or lines needed; visitors will consult their list of open cabins and times and plan their own visits.
During each half hour, hosts can take turns "hosting" their own cabin to let each other take a quick look at the other cabins in their group.
When their particular half hour is over, the hosts close up and can then participate together in the rest of the Open House.
The coordinator keeps up with offers to host, updates the list, makes up a handout with times and cabin locations, and gets copies to all the hosts and participants on board. Hosts and guests will get a handout in their cabin mail slot, early in the cruise.
Please email Jan if you'd like to host. Also, when you email Jan, email Monica at the same time so she can update this list.
Decks
12 - Resort
11 – Penthouse
10 – Sky
9 – Panorama
8 – Vista
7 – Sunrise
6 – Continental
Cabin NumberCategory Location Your Cabin Hosts
Category Location Your Cabin HostsXXXX S2 Aft Jane & Ray (JaneStarr)
S2 Aft Jane & Ray (JaneStarr)XXXX CC Aft Balc Jan - jcross2 (coordinator)
CC Aft Balc Jan - jcross2 (coordinator)XXXX CC Hump Balc, port towards aft Bob & Garry - bob278
CC Hump Balc, port towards aft Bob & Garry - bob278XXXX AQ Hump Balc, starboard, center Sue, Sue'n'Steve
AQ Hump Balc, starboard, center Sue, Sue'n'SteveXXXX RS Hump, port, center Sandy, Dave & Cassie - szdiver
RS Hump, port, center Sandy, Dave & Cassie - szdiverXXXX C2 Balc, port, forward Monica & Tony
C2 Balc, port, forward Monica & TonyXXXX CC Aft Hump Balc, starboard Nessa & Barry
CC Aft Hump Balc, starboard Nessa & Barry XXXX 1AHump Balc, port, center Sharon - TenerifeSharon
1AHump Balc, port, center Sharon - TenerifeSharonXXXX SVAft Balc, port, forward Marianne & Cliff - cruie4ever
SVAft Balc, port, forward Marianne & Cliff - cruie4everXXXX 08 Oceanview, front ‘pointy part’ Judy - tomatopa
08 Oceanview, front ‘pointy part’ Judy - tomatopaXXXX 2B Hump Balc, port, center Diane - dblane
2B Hump Balc, port, center Diane - dblaneXXXX SVAft Phil - excitedofharpenden
SVAft Phil - excitedofharpendenXXXX 2C Balc, port, center Judi - JudiQ
2C Balc, port, center Judi - JudiQXXXX 2C Balc, starbd, forward Ed & Diane - ED&DI
2C Balc, starbd, forward Ed & Diane - ED&DIXXXX 11 Inside - just off the Grand Foyer Ron & Kathy- CA Insiders
XXXX 2B Port, balcony, forward Carolyn & Mark - SeeZee
XXXX C1 Starboard, balc, mid Bruce & Gail - brucedodge
XXXX C1 Hump balc, port Jack & Paul - Danny Ocean
XXXX C1 Aft Bob and Dor (Sarge667)
XXXX S1 Corner aft Eli & Bill, emairs
XXXX A1 Hump Esther & Tommy, erms
Hump Esther & Tommy, ermsXXXX 1A Hump Ruth, goofysmom99
XXXX C2 Starboard, forward Dan & Sandra, sginnc
XXXX S1 corner aft Bob & Barb, woldrige
XXXX 1A starboard, hump Cheryl & Ed, finelycruising
XXXX 1B port, bump, center Deb & Barb, debkjw
XXXX C1 Concierge Class Aft Balcony Roy & Jennifer
XXXX C2 Port Maureen, Marge & George, citruscruiser
XXXX Ron & Kathy - CAInsiders
XXXX Dan & Sandra - sginva
Dan & Sandra - sginvaXXXX Eli & Bill - emairs
Eli & Bill - emairsCabin Crawl Guest List
Pat & Joe - w/tomatopa
Cynthia & Jack - jdrainy
Alan & Regina - houstontx
Gladys & Enid - Ex Bklyn Girl
Joan & David - w/Ex Bklyn Girl
Jules & Rita - Webecruzn2
Martine, Simone & Yolande - Metzgal
JR & Janet - JRJanet
Jane & Paul - briltnut
Pat & Stan -
Gusti & Trudy
Peter & Bev
Lou & Ellie
Ann & Ira
Rhona & John -- cruzluvers
Jill & Kevin - miamiroo
Linda & Mark - LindaE
Pete & Marlene - themirsk
Paul & Glenda mmcipdn
Wally & Marilyn mbloss
Sheila and Andy (LadyLemming)
Michael & Lorraine
MaryRuth & Skip
Caryn & Susan
Sharon & Glenn
Barb & Carol
Michelle & Terry
Jacki & Ira
Pat and Tom - Vineyard66
Natalie & Herb - Twojerseygirl
This guest list is now full! We can still take hosts, if interested.
Fun and Games
MahJong
Elayne
Jill - As a learner
Phyllis
Dorothy
Linda
Susan
Jan
Lynne
Sharon
Joanie
Enid
Elaine
Carolyn
Canasta
Elayne
Janet
Dorothy
Carol
Sharon
Gladys
John has the following "Euro" games that he will bring if there is any interest. There is a card room on the Panorama Deck that would be perfect to play these games.
The games are:
Settlers of Catan
Ticket to Ride
Amun-Re
Carcassonne
St. Petersburg
Alhambra
Puerto Rico
All of these games play well with 4 (or 3 or 5) players and take about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete.
Email Monica to be added to the list.
Bridge on Sea Days
Judy & Joe
Mary & Otello
Trudy
Euchre
Judy and Joe
Boggle
Mara
Probe
Mara-
Oh Hell
Pat & Stan will host the "Oh Hell!" game.
Pat & Stan
Brenda & Dudley
Barry& Nessa
Linda E.
This game only works well with 7 or fewer payers, but when ever there are more to play, we just split up into 2 or more tables.
SLOT PULL - 14 NOVEMBER 2009
Please take the information with you : The Slot Pull is scheduled for November 14th at 1:30 PM .It is a Saturday, as well as a sea day. We will all meet at the Martini Bar, Promenade Deck, mid ships, near the elevators. From there we will enter the casino as a group & select the jack pot dollar slot/s.
Book Swap
We are going to do the book swap on the following days. I have requested a meeting room for 3-4 pm but have not gotten a reply as to where we will meet. I hope to have that info in the next few days; otherwise, I will make an announcement at the Cruise Critic meet and mingle.
Sunday, November 8th (late afternoon). Some of us may be done with at least one book by then after the loooooooong flight over!
Saturday, November 14. Second day of the crossing.
Wednesday, November 18 (for anyone who has books they don't want to carry home or who needs one to read on the plane).
I have the following people on the list. Anyone is welcome to attend, but if there is a change of date and/or place, these are the people who will be notified.
Ann & Ira , bestz5403
Bob, bob278
briltnut
Carolyn and Dave, CapeCodder
Sherry, C-Dragons
cruisin c
Diane and Donna, dblane
debkjw
Phil, Excitedofhampenden
Phil , flip0142
Garry, gkm
Sheila, Host Sheila
Jan, jmfdr
Judi, JudiQ
Marlene, l2c
Sheila, Lady Lemming
David, DavidNL
Monica & Tony, Monica Pileggi
Nancy, nancyr2
Bill & Dianne, ontdi
Lynne, Pandora 1958
Jan, sananjan
Dorothy, Morty & Dorothy
Sandy, szdiver
Sharon, Teneriffe Sharon
Jennie, Welsh Wizard
Stan, Stan in Chicago
Brenda, BrendaJ
Marti, wtrmdr
Sue, Sue'N'Steve
Sue and Bob, Su-z-q
Jan, jcross2
Susan and Alan Hepner, Grandysue
Pat and Judy, Tomatopa
Bonnie
Lorraine
Linda E-mail me linda-e@mail.com
Cruise Events, Parties, & Celebrations on board the Equinox
Monica & Tony
Dorothy & Morty
Elayne & Jack
David & Larry
Beckie & Rick
Jill & Kevin
Garry & Bob
Sue & Steve
JR & Janet
MaryRuth & Skip
Esther & Tommy
Michael & Lorraine
Sue & Bill
Kathy & Steve
Joyce & Randy
Mark & Linda
Randy & Debbie
Liz & Bob
Rick & Anne
Jeff & Anni
George & Judi
Carol & Tony
Tom & Marti
Jan & Colin
Pat & Stan
Gusti & Trudy
Ann & Ira
Barry & Gayle
Ron & Kathy
Barry & Nessa
Barb & Carol
Susan & Caryn
Paul & Christine
Tom & Linda
Carol & Richard
Fred & Jan
Jim & Joan
Norman
Ken & Gail
Sandy & Roy
Glenn & Carol
Jane & Paul
Mike & Jennie
Sue and Alan
Bill & Dianne
John & Rhona
Jim & Nancy
Marilyn & Wally
Dave & Louise
Andy & Sheila
Karen & Jim
Beverly & Phil
Edith & Phil
Marlene & Pete
Bill & Nancy
Janet & Bruce
Diane & Donna
Carolyn & David
Ellie & Alan
Lynne & Bob
Jane & Ray
Don & Cindy
Doug & Lynn
Peter & Bev
Lou & Ellie
Jack & Sara
Mark & Carolyn
Glenn & Sharon
Bonnie & Rich
Sheila & Art
Pat & Tom
Joanie & Norm
Chuck & Val Marie
Joanie and George
Sue and Larry
Natalie & Herb
2009 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Art, 14 April
Tony, 20 August
Bob, 8 September
Caryn, 12 September
Sue, 15 September
Pat, 21 September
Judy, 3 October
Sandy, 8 October
Bob, 11 October
Linda, 13 October
Norman, 19 October
Nancy, 20 October
Barry, 28 October
Natalie, 29 October
Dorothy, 31 October
Larry, 31 October
Bruce, 2 November
Sheila, 3 November
Marilyn, 5 November
Beckie, 6 November
Carolyn, 7 November
Sue, 6 November
Paul, 10 November
Chuck, 10 November
Dawn, 12 November
Esther, 13 November
Bill, 13 November
Jan, 13 November
Anne, 15 November
Ron, 16 November
Liz, 17 November
Jim, 23 November
Bob, 23 November
Steve, 26 November
Bill, 30 November
2009 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Tony & Carol, 8 June, 40th
Marilyn & Wally, 20 July, 18th
Jane & Ray, 2 August, 29th
Bonnie & Rich, 11 August, 31st
Barry & Nessa, 18 August, 41st
Barry & Nessa, 18 August, 41st
Susan & Bob, 20 August, 40th
Sandy & Roy 23 August, 40th
Ken & Gail, 25 August, 35th
Sue & Larry, 27 August, 32nd
Pat & Stan, 31 August, 46th
Sue & Bob, 8 September, 58th
Joe & Pat, 16 September, 43rd
Tom & Marti, 4 October, 34th
David & Larry, 7 October, 32nd
Monica & Tony, 8 October, 21st
Joe & Judy, 9 October, 44th
Mary & Jim, 14 October 3rd
Sandra and Len, 16 October, 54th
George & Judi, 21 October, 37th
Wally & Terry, 23 October, 38th
George & Joanie, 1 November, 40th
Mark & Linda, 7 November, 38th
Jan & Jerry, 11 November, 32nd
Jill & Kevin, 13 November, 16th
Marianne & Cliff, 25 November, 48th
Jim & Nancy, 22 November, 39th
Esther & Tommy, 17 November, 30th
20 June 2009 GTG
Tony, Monica. Glenn, Carol, Nessa, Barry
Tony and I hosted a luncheon at our house with our usual "travel group" get together. I invited several of our Equinox cruise friends to join in on the fun. We had a great time and enjoyed meeting our fellow passengers.
This page will be filled with information for pre-cruise get togethers, as well as parties, celebrations, and events on board the ship. Please email me if you would like your name added to any of these events. For pre-cruise get togethers (GTGs), contact the Hostess for each location.
Thanks!Monica9 August 2009 Pre-Cruise GTG
We had a great afternoon at my house talking about our upcoming cruise.
Back Row: Glenn, Susan, Caryn, Wally, Carolyn, Terry, Pat, Mark, Mark, Barry, Michael, Lorraine
Middle: Carol, Rich, Bonnie, Marilyn, Skip, MaryRuth, JR, Mary, Sherry, Linda, Nessa, Monica, Tony
Front: Sharon, Janet, Kathi
AC Area East Coast Get Together #7
Equinox Inaugural Crossing Merchandise
In NJ with Rich, Carol, and Bonnie
The August 2009 GTG in Smithville, NJ
