Roll Call Celebrity Millennium 10/29/2006

[chachabell]

I've just checked Delta again and our flight is still at 11:25 am. I'd still like to share the water taxi, but maybe we need to wait and see how early you need to leave. We certainly will not have time to do anything in Venice that morning other than sleep in a little later.

[terumim]

OK send a email to becki to check our flights just in case ... maybe it will change and we won't be leaving at the crack of dawn...

that i would be thankful for..

like i said this is a vacation and it will all work out...( don't worry your all get to meet me ) LOL LOL LOL

sometimes i just kill myself... LOL LOL

i will figure it all out and it will all turn out great guys....

[Cruisergal]

Let's all adopt Tonia's attitude and have a wonderful vacation. Go with the flow.

Anyone else flying Alitalia? I checked with our TA and was told we are locked into that airline due to the contract for our package deal. She is checking about the cost to upgrade cabin class on the plane. I am not finding many positive reports on this airline.

Are any of you members of service organizations such as Kiwanis, Rotary, etc.? We usually attend the on board service meeting that is held on one of the sea days. Just thought that might be something else some of us might have in common. Tom and I belong to Kiwanis. I just became a member this week. We both play a lot of golf and I like to read. Tom likes model trains, fishing, computers, woodworking, and of course both of us love to travel. What are some of "y'alls " interests or hobbies?

Mary Ann

[JoeyandDavid]

see the same thing for us .. I am hoping they will make another change so i can stay an extra day.. maybe even come in a day ealier...

[zebra]

Hey Joey congrats on your new appointment - I see you're moving up in the ranks hmmm?

[JoeyandDavid]

chat?

[chachabell]

From the other side - I've invited them to join us here. Screen name Oldefox. "We plan to arrive in Barcelona on 27 Oct and will be staying at the Expo Hotel.

Have not signed up for the x get-together yet, but plan to ASAP.

On the ship we'll be on the Vista deck in cabin 7169.

We are open for a pre cruise get together.

Regards,

Bruce & Suzzann Parker

Katy, Texas

[JoeyandDavid]

Thanks Diane

[JoeyandDavid]

Special Celebrations<]

Paul's retirement Oct 5th.

Gail and Paul's 6th anniversary, Nov 5th

Susan and Harveys 25th Anniversary (date?)

Jackie & Tony's retirement September 29th

David (joeyanddavid) Birthday October 31(David is older than Diane shhh)

**Suanne's Birthday is on October 29th

Diane's Birthday, Oct 30 (60 but who's counting)

Diane and Lou's 4th Wedding Anniversary, Oct 5

Trish's Birthday Oct. 26th

Tonia's Birthday Oct. 30th ( 49 )

Whose staying where

*,**,*** traveling together as a group<]

P Bruce & Suzzann 10/27 the Expo Hotel Oldefox (7169)

P Shannon & Ken (arrive???) (hotel) s73645(8067)

P Diane & Lou arrive morning of 10/26 Continental Palacete chachabell (6053)

P Tonia & Becki arrive morning of 10/27 Continental Barcelona Terumin (9101)

P **Kareen & Bob arrive morning of 10/27 Continental Palacete momwig(7079)

P **Suanne & Harvey arrive morning of 10/27 Continental Palacete (7081)

P Gail & Paul arrive noon 10/27 Continental Barcelona Love2Travel (6008)

Susan and Harvey (time?) 10/27 Hotel Apsis Atrium Palace (stateroom#?)

P Joey & David arrive evening of 10/27 Continental PalaceteJ&D (9160)

P *Margaret & Mike arrive the afternoon of 10/27 Continental Palacete MikieF (8172)

P *Suzi & Cleve arrive afternoon of 10/28 Continental Palacete (8162)

P*Natalie, Jeff, & Catharine arrive?? 10/28 Coninental Palacete (8181)

P Jackie & Tony arrive morning of 10/28 Continental Palacete Zebra(8185)

P Paula & Trish arrive morning of 10/28 Hotel Montecarlo PaulaW(2101)

Brenda & Yoel arrive evening of 10/28 ?hotel? Humblecruiser(7182)

P Maryann & Tom arrive morning of 10/29 Crusergal(8078)

P Pam & Bob ?date?(hotel) CaryNC

***Andrew & Amy arrives 10/28 Hotel 1898 Lackey (6048)

***Howard and Gloria

Whose staying on in Venice<]

OK here the list of everyone (that I'm aware of) staying at Locanda Orseola:

Jackie & Tony - departure - 11/12, flight time 10:05 am

Gail & Paul - departure - 11/12. flight time 8:30pm

Diane & Lou - departure 11/12, flight time 11:25 am

Paula & Trish - departure 11/11, flight time 10:00 am

Tonia & Becki - departure 11/11, flight time 0700 am

Margaret & Mike - departure 11/12, flight time 5 pm

Evening Dress Suggestions <]

This was our 12 night Barcelona to Venice itinerary:

Sunday ~ Casual

Monday ~ Formal

Tuesday ~ Casual

Wednesday ~ Casual

Thursday ~ Casual

Friday ~ Informal

Saturday ~ Formal

Sunday ~ Casual

Monday ~ Informal

Tuesday ~ Formal

Wednesday ~ Informal

Thursday ~ Casual

We had six casual nights and three informal nights.

In Santorini the dining room was open seating, and they also had a Greek Buffet Poolside. We opted for the Olympic Restaurant that night.

Pre Cruise Get Together in Barcelona<]

After an enjoyable few hours there, we hopped back on the bus back to Las Rambla in the hopes of finding a nice little cafe to enjoy a glass of wine. By total chance we found the La Villa Restaurant which is directly on Las Rambla across from the Le Meridien hotel. We sat outside and had a few glasses of very nice red wine. I spoke with the Manager, Luis to see if it would be possible for my group to have dinner there that night which he gratiously arranged. This man was the nicest guy! His english is not great but his warmth and willingness to please was without compare! He only charged us 8 Euro for 2 glasses of wine and 2 bottles of water. We returned later that night with the group of 14 and he gave us all complimentary Tapas before dinner, free sangria ( several pitchers) and presented us with platter after platter of desserts, again all on the house! The food was very good and reasonable at approximately 14 Euro per person for an entree. They have a varied menu and all ordered was excellent. Most had the seafood paella, which was presented tableside and served. We wanted for nothing and were treated like family.

Updated: 7/13/06

[JoeyandDavid]

Good morning Group

Welcome Bruce & Suzzann (Oldefox) from Katy Texas.. I got your email and yes there are two pins available for you ..

I will mail them out as soon as I can..... no promises but I will try and do it within the week... :wink:

So what part of this cruise has you guys fascinated the most?

Andrew & Amy (Lackey) if you guys would like pins I still need your mailing information<]

we are down to 105 days....... :grin: I dont know about you guys But I am tired..LOL we have been planning this cruise since May 05 ..MikieF joined us right after that..it has been a long year and a half :grin:

Have a good day....

Who has room left on their private tours for other couples..<]