and let me say it was just great.  I never really thought of myself as the "cruise type", but it was one hell of a great trip.  Pricey, but for a once-in-a-lifetime trip, it was fantastic.  Went with Royal Caribbean, on the 7-day Western Caribbean trip.  Drinks are expensive, but in all, I'd recommend it for anyone just wanting to get away, for once in their lives.  Damn near-24-hour buffet.  Sweet.  The room service is great - it's like they're listening outside your door, waiting for you to say, "Man, wish we had some ice...".  Then "whoosh!", there's your ice.  Thanks for the tips when I asked back over the summer!

Now, to get back to REAL boating!

andy