April Cruises

On 1/14/2009 11:52 PM Jack Hamilton did a "happy dance", then made
these writings:
On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:14:43 -0500, Brian K
wrote:


I am surprised that no one has thought of creating a heliport near the
Brooklyn Pier. A transfer via your air carrier would circumvent all
that traffic. Ah well, I guess we have to wait for a stronger economy.
Now, is not a good time for start-up businesses even if they are
partners with large airlines.


There's a heliport next to the cruise dock in Victoria. Not scheduled
service, as far as I know.

For NYC, would an airport-to-pier ferry work?


I think that it would involve auto, bus or subway transport to get to
either the Hudson or East River from any of the Port Authority Airports,
Newark, La Guardia, and Kennedy. It's easier to go to Port Liberty
(Bayonne NJ) from Newark Liberty International then to go to the pier in
Brooklyn. There is passenger ferry service from Weehawakin, NJ to a dock
on the East Side of Manhattan. I think that there is also passenger
ferry service from Jersey City or Hoboken to Manhattan on the East
Side. But there isn't anything directly to Brooklyn from New Jersey.
The Two New York airports: La Guardia is closer to Flushing Meadow Bay,
and Kennedy is closer to Long Island, I think.

This link to the Port Authority of NY & NJ should provide information
about all forms of transport except the subway lines.
http://www.panynj.gov/

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[Default] Thus spake pietro :

Consumer Reports, in a piece about saving money on travel, writes that some
vacations are too important or too complicated to arrange yourself and
specifically mentions cruises. It does suggest that you ask whether your
agent is involved in any "preferred-supplier agreements" that reward agents
for pushing certain products. I have reserved most of my recent cruises
online directly with the cruise company, which for European customers
typically requires you to confirm your booking with their local general
agent, and, if necessary made flying arrangements myself online as well.
What value does a travel agent add? What are the complications Consumer
Reports has in mind? Can a travel agent secure rates that are better than
those advertised on the cruise line's website?

Complications? Well, most first time cruisers don't understand all
the things that are required of them for a cruise, or don't understand
exactly what they're getting in to. For instance, a few weeks back
there was an article in the Awsome Amazing-Spaceman about a couple who
were ****ed to find out that they had to pay for their drinks and that
tipping was involved, although "optional". Those are things an agent
should tell you. Yes, it's in the back of the brochure, but how many
people really read that "garbage"? How many of you actually scroll
through the agreement you click "I accept" before you install some
software? I thought so.

Other things that people find complex are Disney World vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.
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- dillon I am not invalid

When you wish upon a falling star, your dreams come true.
Unless it's really a meteorite hurtling to the Earth which
will destroy all life. Then you're pretty much hosed no
matter what you wish for. Unless it's death by meteor.

On 1/16/2009 10:48 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made these
writings:
[snip for humorous timing]
.

Other things that people find complex ... vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.

Al Inclusives = Voters for Al Frankin in the Minnesota Senatorial Race.

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On 1/15/2009 3:01 AM Brian K did a "happy dance", then made these
writings:
On 1/14/2009 11:52 PM Jack Hamilton did a "happy dance", then made
these writings:
On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:14:43 -0500, Brian K
wrote:


I am surprised that no one has thought of creating a heliport near
the Brooklyn Pier. A transfer via your air carrier would circumvent
all that traffic. Ah well, I guess we have to wait for a stronger
economy. Now, is not a good time for start-up businesses even if
they are partners with large airlines.


There's a heliport next to the cruise dock in Victoria. Not scheduled
service, as far as I know.
For NYC, would an airport-to-pier ferry work?


I think that it would involve auto, bus or subway transport to get to
either the Hudson or East River from any of the Port Authority
Airports, Newark, La Guardia, and Kennedy. It's easier to go to Port
Liberty (Bayonne NJ) from Newark Liberty International then to go to
the pier in Brooklyn. There is passenger ferry service from
Weehawakin, NJ to a dock on the East Side of Manhattan. I think that
there is also passenger ferry service from Jersey City or Hoboken to
Manhattan on the East Side. But there isn't anything directly to
Brooklyn from New Jersey. The Two New York airports: La Guardia is
closer to Flushing Meadow Bay, and Kennedy is closer to Long Island, I
think.

This link to the Port Authority of NY & NJ should provide information
about all forms of transport except the subway lines.
http://www.panynj.gov/

CORRECTION:

I was half asleep when I posted this. That's when my dyslexia tends to
be stronger. Where I said "East Side" I really meant "West Side". My
apologies. Not to offend, sometimes I have a mild case of insomnia.
Reading and posting to rtc helps me become sleepy and go to bed. As you
can see by the time stamp on this post...it's not working as well as it
usually does. At least I don't sleep walk in the nude. If I'm naked in
public, I am at Sandy Hook Gunnison Beach...where everyone is... (and
yes, we do play volley ball :-[ )

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[Default] Thus spake Brian K :

On 1/16/2009 10:48 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made these
writings:
[snip for humorous timing]
.

Other things that people find complex ... vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.

Al Inclusives = Voters for Al Frankin in the Minnesota Senatorial Race.

Sorry, I've already voted in Chicago.


dillon, a proud resident of Tejas.


BTW, I was born in a former kingdom and live in a former republic. The
only two states that can claim true indepence prior to joining the
United States.
--

- dillon I am not invalid

Men are like a carpet. Lay them well and you can
walk on them for years.

Dillon Pyron wrote in
:

[Default] Thus spake Brian K :

On 1/16/2009 10:48 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made
these
writings:
[snip for humorous timing]
.

Other things that people find complex ... vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.

Al Inclusives = Voters for Al Frankin in the Minnesota Senatorial
Race.

Sorry, I've already voted in Chicago.


dillon, a proud resident of Tejas.


BTW, I was born in a former kingdom and live in a former republic. The
only two states that can claim true indepence prior to joining the
United States.

Dillon you forget the Republic of California, at least as honest a
republic as the Lone Star.

Maine was not a colony of anyone after the Revlolutionary War and as a
matter of fact voted to join both the US and Canada.

--
Joseph Coulter, cruises and vacations
www.josephcoulter.com

877 832 2021
904 631 8863 cell

Dillon Pyron wrote in
:

[Default] Thus spake Brian K :

On 1/16/2009 10:48 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made
these
writings:
[snip for humorous timing]
.

Other things that people find complex ... vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.

Al Inclusives = Voters for Al Frankin in the Minnesota Senatorial
Race.

Sorry, I've already voted in Chicago.


dillon, a proud resident of Tejas.


BTW, I was born in a former kingdom and live in a former republic. The
only two states that can claim true indepence prior to joining the
United States.

Dillon you forget the Republic of California, at least as honest a
republic as the Lone Star.

Maine was not a colony of anyone after the Revlolutionary War and as a
matter of fact voted to join both the US and Canada.

--
Joseph Coulter, cruises and vacations
www.josephcoulter.com

877 832 2021
904 631 8863 cell

[Default] Thus spake Joseph Coulter :

Dillon Pyron wrote in
:

[Default] Thus spake Brian K :

On 1/16/2009 10:48 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made
these
writings:
[snip for humorous timing]
.

Other things that people find complex ... vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.

Al Inclusives = Voters for Al Frankin in the Minnesota Senatorial
Race.

Sorry, I've already voted in Chicago.


dillon, a proud resident of Tejas.


BTW, I was born in a former kingdom and live in a former republic. The
only two states that can claim true indepence prior to joining the
United States.

Dillon you forget the Republic of California, at least as honest a
republic as the Lone Star.

Incorrect. The Republic of California was never actually a republic,
it was just headed in that direction.


Maine was not a colony of anyone after the Revlolutionary War and as a
matter of fact voted to join both the US and Canada.
--

- dillon I am not invalid

Men are like a carpet. Lay them well and you can
walk on them for years.

On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:23:00 -0600, Dillon Pyron
wrote:

[Default] Thus spake Brian K :

On 1/16/2009 10:48 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made these
writings:
[snip for humorous timing]
.

Other things that people find complex ... vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.

Al Inclusives = Voters for Al Frankin in the Minnesota Senatorial Race.

Sorry, I've already voted in Chicago.


dillon, a proud resident of Tejas.


BTW, I was born in a former kingdom and live in a former republic. The
only two states that can claim true indepence prior to joining the
United States.

Hawaii was kingdom. California and Texas were independent countries
(California only briefly). And most of the native american nations
would have claimed independence before they were forcibly dissolved,
but I don't think any state was formed exclusively from the tribal
lands of exactly one tribe.

On 1/21/2009 12:00 AM Jack Hamilton scrawled with a big red tube of
lipstick:
On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:23:00 -0600, Dillon Pyron
wrote:


[Default] Thus spake Brian K :


On 1/16/2009 10:48 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made these
writings:

[snip for humorous timing]
.

Other things that people find complex ... vacations and
Al Inclusives. And anything that requires a passport and visa.


Al Inclusives = Voters for Al Frankin in the Minnesota Senatorial Race.

Sorry, I've already voted in Chicago.


dillon, a proud resident of Tejas.


BTW, I was born in a former kingdom and live in a former republic. The
only two states that can claim true indepence prior to joining the
United States.


Hawaii was kingdom. California and Texas were independent countries
(California only briefly). And most of the native american nations
would have claimed independence before they were forcibly dissolved,
but I don't think any state was formed exclusively from the tribal
lands of exactly one tribe.

It is my understanding that the Navajo Nation never signed any treaty
that changed their status. To date they are an independent country that
gets local services from nearby communities. (Much in the same way that
Vatican City gets services from Rome) When Navajos travel they do so
under their own passport. Many other Indian Nations are reasserting
their status as sovereign nations. The Mohawk Nation at St. Regis has
lands on either side of the St. Lawrence. While still called a
reservation by the US, they have sovereign status and move freely
between US and Canadian borders when traveling to either side of the St.
Lawrence on their lands.

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