DoggieStu

Anyone know if a cancer in remission is considered a preexisting condition?

Also, thanks to those of you kind enough to spell out acronyms for those of us who are less fluent in the language of cruising. CFAR. Stumped me for awhile.

I really appreciate all the feedback I've gotten on the situation at the Brooklyn terminal. Putting it all together we've decided not to make a tense situation worse by trying to make this noon flight. So we cancelled the flight and will be staying over in NY for two nights. Then we are taking Amtrak home. Two days in NY and three on the train seem like a much more relaxed way to end this journey.

Good information jcgeorge; thanks. We're going to take our chances and keep the 12:05 flight. We'll definitely use self debarkation. Did you notice if the taxi line was moving well? I'm still not sure if a hired car or a taxi would take us away quicker.

I've been reading threads about the disembarkation problems at Brooklyn, and I'm starting to wonder if we've left enough time to make a 12:05 flight out of Newark. Assuming we've cleared customs at the pier, I'd like to arrive at the airport with 1.5 hours to spare; or like 10:30. This will be on Saturday, Nov. 26. I'm hoping that mid morning on Sat there won't be horrendous traffic and the trip might be an hour maximum. That means getting a cab and getting away from Brooklyn pier by 9:30. Is this going to be possible? We will be travelling light (1 small roll on bag and an over the shoulder bag each), so the "self disembarkation" seems to be the best option. Can someone tell me how that works? Do you need to sign up for it (as you do so many things it seems)? Depending on answers I may need to change my flight time but I'd prefer not to incur the $100x2 change fee.

I have too much to carry to begin with. Two liters a day x 13 days is far too much to carry (wife and I). So I'm hoping to buy it on board or just order it at mealtime. Am I wrong in thinking its available on board?