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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228291 05/13/11 12:17 PM
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Jim: As I mentioned in my email, we have cancelled SPLASH. We were not even looking for another cruise. . . . Regent just had an offer for their November Barcelona-Dubai itinerary that was not possible to resist.

With the great crowd on board your cruise, it will no doubt be wonderful. I'll be following Seamail every day. ;)

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Well OK Jackie. Sorry to have you go. :mecry:


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I think you can book excursions tomorrow
May 24th. :D


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Jan and I requested our excursions this morning.
We had gone through the "potential" list that
was posted on the web site and everyone of the
ones we decided on were listed.
Guess we will wait and see if we get them.


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Jan and I are scheduled to arrive in Rome at 7:50 am on Friday November 18th.
Regent will take us to our hotel. Will need to put our luggage in storage since it is to early to check in.

ROME TOURS:
Would like to set something up and do a 1/2 day approx 4 hour tour both the 18th and again on the 19th.

MY QUESTION TO EVERYONE:
I realize most of you will be arriving on the 19th on real early flights.
If we were to set up some sort of "group 1/2 day tour" beginning around 1:00 pm
1. Would you be interested?
2. What type of tour would you prefer?
(Vatcan or city tour)
My thoughts are if we can do this and there is interest we could set something up and Jan and I would do the opposite the day before.

Thoughts and comments would be appreciated.


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228296 07/19/11 08:48 AM
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Received an email from Susan Wempe.
We must be getting close because she needs
to confirm information from us! :D :banana:


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228297 07/27/11 06:58 PM
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We have signed on for the cruise. We are Susan and Jeff from Tucson, AZ. This is our first time on Mariner - our 4th Regent Cruise. We are going 3 days early and staying at the Hilton Cavalieri...


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Welcome Susan and Jeff. :hello1:
I will put you on the roll call. :D


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:( :mecry:
Just found out that (RPM) Pat and Ray cancelled.
Darn it anyway.


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228300 08/24/11 12:34 PM
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Making dinner reservations open up on September 6th.
Does anyone have any thoughts about this?
Is there any kind of plans for the group to all sit in the same area one night? confused


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Let's coordinate, Jim...let me know what your plans are and when you are logging on.


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228302 08/26/11 02:02 PM
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Good idea Tim! :)


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228303 09/06/11 06:21 AM
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Need to make reservations today.
Anyone have comments??

2:16 pm

Here are some dates to be aware of. (subject to change).
11/21 Captain's welcome aboard party.

11/25 Regent Loyalty cruise Party

12/01 Captain' farewell Party


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228304 09/12/11 08:54 AM
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69 days from today.
Has everyone got their excursions and specialty
restaurants taken care of? :lct:


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228305 09/26/11 12:57 PM
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Jan and I will be flying into (EWR) Newark on
November 17th. Arrive at 04:04 pm and take off for (FCO) Rome at 05:34 pm
Does anyone know if we would have time to stop
at a currency exchange?
Course that is hoping there is one somewhere between where our flight from Denver arrives
and we take off for Rome.


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Jim, you might do better getting euros from ATM at FCO.

Most currency exchanges charge fees and also have unfavorable rates.


Have a great crossing!



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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228307 09/26/11 03:20 PM
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Jim I'd get a few from local bank if that makes you feel better vs using ATM in FCO... have never used those airport places - actually rarely get from bank I'd do what Ted suggests


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Jim, we have gotten euros from ATM at FCO in Rome probably 6 times, never any problem and it's the most economical way as well. Make sure you and Jan BOTH bring an ATM card, one time (not Rome) Tom's BofA ATM card didn't work (demagnetized maybe?) so we were happy we had mine.
Also, good idea to call your bank and cc companies to make them aware you're traveling out of the country.

Tim (Ajax), I just noticed that you're from Los Gatos...have kids, S-I-L's (Los Gatos High/UCSB/USC MBA) entire family all from there (inlaws - Susan & Ron Fagin)...we visit often & LOVE that area !!!


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Quote
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Jan and I will be flying into (EWR) Newark on
November 17th. Arrive at 04:04 pm and take off for (FCO) Rome at 05:34 pm
Does anyone know if we would have time to stop
at a currency exchange?
Course that is hoping there is one somewhere between where our flight from Denver arrives
and we take off for Rome.
Jim,

Do you know if your domestic flight lands in the same terminal as your intl flight? Not trying to scare you but for Newark that's a pretty tight connection, so I wouldn't count on having time to get euros. I know that in terminal C there is a foreign exchange window but I've never used it. I would also recommend using an ATM when you get to Rome. Are you using Regent transfer to get to your hotel? If so, you could wait until you get to the city to get to an ATM.

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Marcie -- Yes, we love living in Los Gatos! Both sons attended LGHS and all local schools, and Penny and I are very involved in local non-profits and community groups. Since we have missed connecting on a Regent cruise, let me know the next time you are heading to the area and we'd love to meet up!
Tim


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Re: NEW SPLASH - Mariner 11/20/11 #228311 09/27/11 08:24 AM
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Yes we are using Regent transfer to get to the hotel but I am not sure if the tip is included.
If it is then no problem.

When I pulled up the Newark airport map it shows
Continental flights in concourse C. I did not see them located at any other concourse unless I missed something. All of our flights are on Continental so I hope that helps.

Thank you everyone for your comments.


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Jim, sometimes Continentals domestic flights arrive at Terminal A or B, especially now that theyre merging with United. International flights are out of C.

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Here is your cute SPLASH pin!

[Linked Image]


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Now that is really neat!!


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Love it.......but sure hoping the seas are a little calmer than they are on that pin! Won't be long now! :app: :woh:


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Never thought of that Kathy! :eek:
I agree with you. :D


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That is WAY cute. Love it.


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REALLY cute pin, the BK group pins just keep getting better and better and better with each one.

Makes me wish I could go on them all just to have the pin.


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Great pin! If there are any left over please save one for me Ngaire


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Will do Arlene. I know you like your PIN collection.

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Will do Arlene. I know you like your PIN collection.

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Are we worried??? confused

I see there were riots in Rome today!!


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Jim, I would worry if you were going this week, that's for sure!


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We go next week....we can always cancel the visit to Rome and stay near the port


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30 days fromn TODAY we will be on the Seven Seas Mariner :3smile:


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Can't wait! :ch:


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you'all have a great crossing. Hope the weather is perfect and the ports are perfect and everyone has a great time.

We get to do it next year.


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Thanks.
Been watching the weather and it was back into the mid 70's. Hope it stays that way.


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16 days before we leave the house.
17 days before our long flight begins.
20 days before we board the Seven Seas Mariner.

Getting anxious now. :nw:


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Received our Documents yesterday!!
Well it is sort of documents.
Actually it is a very nice information booklet
explaining things in detail
and some luggage tags. :banana: :woh: :chicken:


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