Comments on: Don’t Worry Be Happy

By: DWA76

DWA76 — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:51:25 +0000

Hi John/Heidi…
Hope the week has started out better for you. THis was a great blog today and the picture of the hose through the car windows and the last story of the guy blowing himself up on the toilet have me rolling in my office. My boss isn’t too happy with me right now i’m laughing so hard.
You should post more “positive” blogs like these since you know we all have sympathy for you dealing with the difficult passengers. Don’t let crazy French women drive you nuts and don’t take any crap from people if they miss the boat. It’s their own fault!
Thanks for another great read today.
David

By: Lindsey B

Lindsey B — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:00:50 +0000

Hi John,
Sorry to hear you had such a horrible day. It’s not your fault that those people missed the ship. When I was on the Glory with you we had a balcony room facing the dock (I think in cozumel) and we were about to set sail (the horns were blowing and everything) and this kid came rumming and yelling (no shirt on) and there were tons of people watching him from their balconies and when he finally got on the ship everyone clapped and cheered for him. It was hilarious! We decided to go on the Triumph in August, we booked a few days ago. I wanted to go on the Liberty, as I LOVE going on new ships but my stupid cousin is getting married during the week that we could have gone on the Liberty. I liked the Triumph though, it was the first ship I ever sailed on, even though by now it is probably getting old. Nevertheless, it is BIGGER that the Legend. I just hope that the cruise director meets my standards, and after you were my cruise director, they are very high now! Do you do the same shows (the bedtime story) on every cruise? That was hilarious, especially when your pants fell down, and the Chinese man swore on stage trying to say SHOOT!
Keep smiling!
Lindsey ;>)

By: Dave Myerly

Dave Myerly — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:23:15 +0000

John,

Question about the Chocolate Melting Cake.

While on the Aug29-Sept10 cruise I tried the cake several times. The first time, after cutting into the top layer, I found the center was hot and slightly baked (not runny), however later it was always runny in the center like hot chocolate syrup.

Which way was the way it was intended?

Dave (Jo and Dave)

By: Carol Schoenberger

Carol Schoenberger — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:38:56 +0000

Good morning John & Heidi (please forgive John about the watch – it happens to all of us at times),

To put it plainly – I LOVE YOUR BLOG THINGY! I start my day at work reading it, and I always feel good when I do. I feel as if I know you so well.

Tell Gary he’s hired – meet me on the Imagination on 12/3. I’ll be the one wearing the Blogger’s T-shirt.

And keep all those jokes coming – be happy.

The Christening Ceremony with CZJ sounds perfect. You should definitely organize it. I’ll volunteer to do your secretarial work for you. (do you need one on the ship??????).

ok, I’m getting looks from my boss,
until later,
Carol

By: Ivana

Ivana — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:21:55 +0000

Johny boy:
Just between the two of us… )))))))
I think it’s time for you to pack your bags & Heidi and head for a nice & long vacation! You deserve it!
I am pretty burned out too and cannot wait to board that plane next week.

By: marie drohan

marie drohan — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:42:06 +0000

Will you still be on the Freedom January 26th out of Miami?

By: NicoR

NicoR — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:38:06 +0000

WONDERFUL BLOG!

Thanks for offering to take care of the issue with carnival not responding, but since i let it go so long I already applied to other companies to work over the summer. Perhaps next year they will actually contact me! Thanks anyways! Hope all is well on the beautiful Carnival Freedom! Now im going to read the blog after this one!

PS – Rico Roxas was the waiter who went above and beyond anyone I have ever seen work on a cruise ship. His contract term ended today, Sunday, September 23rd from the Carnival Liberty. I was disappointed to hear his new assignment is the Carnival Miracle and not the Carnival Pride! Only if he could be on the Pride in January!

By: shellyp

shellyp — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:35:04 +0000

John,

Here’s one for you from Andrew:

My great-great grandfather, Joseppe came from a small town in Sicily. He came to New York with his wife to seek his fortune. They bought land, built a house, and began to learn the language.
As a farmer, Joseppe prospered. Within a few years he had two horses and more acreage in which to farm.
Joseppe also prided himself in being a good neighbor. One day, his neighbor came to him saying that his horse had passed away. The neighbor was frantic, as he did not know how he could plow his field in time to get his seeds in.
The man asked Joseppe if he could buy one of his horses.
Joseppe replied ” I have two horses. I need one to plow my field and the other one work good, but no look good. I can’t cheat you.”
The neighbor said “Joseppe, I don’t care how the horse looks. If he works good, that is good enough for me.”
Joseppe kept repeating that he did not want to cheat his neighbor, but the neighbor was a desperate man and Joseppe relented. Off the neighbor went leading the horse.
The next day, the neighhbor brought the horse back to Joseppe. He said “Joseppe, your horse plowed my rows all crooked and knocked down my fence. He stumbled and tripped on rocks. One time he tripped and threw me off the plow! You sold me a blind horse!”
Joseppe waved his hand in front of the horse. The horse just stood there and never moved. He said “I told you. The horse work good but no look good!”

Have a great day! Hope it made you chuckle a little. You make us laugh out loud.
Also, I saw that my grocery store is having a contest to win a trip for four on the Carnival Freedom in February. I’ll be sending in my postcards. We all miss our time on the Freedom!

By: Linda Hernacki

Linda Hernacki — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:27:11 +0000

Hi John: When you feel sad just think of the musical Annie- and sing the song “The sun will come up tomorrow” – just being alive, is much to be thankful for and not feel sad about! Don’t blame yourself for your diabetes, it is hereditary, both my mom and grandmother had it, and I am the only girl (I have 2 brothers) and I KNEW I would have it someday, and I DO now! Congrats on all the weight you have lost, you look great! You also need some new sportcoats as they look kind of baggy on you now. I was put on another medication Byetta along with my insulin to control my blood sugars and help me lose weight, I have lost 12 lbs in 6 weeks so far, it’s hard! But, we diabetics must stick together. Sounds like you and Heidi need a rest, so I will not be selfish enough to keep you from your much needed time off, if you feel you MUST leave before Nov. 17th, so be it. But as you said in your earlier blog please let us bloggers know how we can send you a package when you are home, and a Holiday card too! Thanks! I will also write you a long letter all about our cruise on the Freedom in 55 days! I hope you will continue the blog while you are away. We all care about you two, you are like family, we will miss you when you are gone, but hopefully we can connect on another cruise somewhere in 2008 – any chance you will be on a Caribbean cruise on another ship in 2008? I know you probably are going to be on the Europeon run of the Splendor once it is in operation. Well, have a nice day, and talk to you soon. Your friends, Linda & Mike

By: Rikki Boyce

Rikki Boyce — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:56:57 +0000

Oh boy, a “welcome aboard” party on the TA!! I can’t wait to see and hear you in person after months of enjoying your blog.

I had a huge laugh at the Bush/Queen joke and enjoyed your happy blog, but I do like hearing about the ridiculous things certain passengers expect.

Rikki (short for Hendrika)