It’s the blog that starts at 5:50 am again and as I sit here squinting at the monitor I wish you a very good morning. So, here we go with debarkation again and it’s dark outside. In a few minutes I will have to make my first announcement for guests to leave the ship and as always I will be very conscious that for many this is a sad day and there are not many smiles around the place. This is why I try and be as soft spoken as I can and also keeping each announcement as short as I can as well. I always finish with the words “have a safe journey home” and as I type this I have no idea why I am telling you…………..but it’s too late now I already did.
Yesterday while docked in Rome I discovered that we will have to tender in Dubrovnik this coming cruise……………….bugger. I was under the impression that we would not have to do this but the Captain informed me that we will indeed have to do for this call only so out come the tender plans again. More about that later in the week.
How did this cruise go? Well, I think it went well. Certainly, there can be no complaints about the weather as we had 12 straight days of sun and temperatures as high as 88 degrees in Athens. It was the perfect week not to be in on our Grand Mediterranean cruise as there has been lots of rain in France and Spain. This cruise however (did I tell you this already?) I have changed the activities a lot. Gone are the pool games and deck contests such as the Hairy Chest, Pool Olympics, Synchronized Swimming, etc. There really was no participation and as much as we tried we have reached that time of year when we have to adapt to the demographics of our guests onboard. These activities have been replaced with the very popular big screen movie trivia, famous places and faces clips, and more live music and video concerts on deck. I will also be starting the “matinee” movies at 2 pm as well which I have recommended to Todd that he keeps in during the TA crossing as they were so popular last time. So, most of the 2,900 guests had a wonderful time even though we had no baseball………………………talking of which.
I want to thank the following people who sent Heidi and I gifts and cards which we received yesterday while docked here in Civi.
RUTH JAMISON – Thank you so very much, the Christmas ornament is beautiful and we will think of you during the holidays. The cookies look amazing and I had one but wasn’t sure if they were sugar-free. Heidi has had 24 of them. Thank you again Ruth and we send a big hug to you.
MICHELLE MANN – My friend in Tyrone Road which is a few minutes from where I live back home. Thank you so very much for the newspapers and I will be sure to pop over for a cup of tea next month. Hope the weather gets better and I will write to you soon.
ROBERT DEMEO……….Thank you so much for the letter and the compliments that went with it mate. I really appreciate you taking the time to write.
KATHY SISKO……….Thank you for my………………..Dallas Mavericks Hat and Mug. I shall add that to my collection and hope the Mavs have a wonderful season right up until the finals when the Heat lift the trophy. Seriously, it was a very kind gesture and I am so very grateful.
Then, just when you think you have seen everything along comes a gift from The Poet Laureate……..Jtoddinman…………look what the poet sent me.
What an amazing gift. I have never had a baseball bat before and certainly not one with my name on it. Thank you so much Sir and I hope one day I can repay you and everyone who sends me cards, gifts and messages when you cruise.
I was going to have the bat mounted on the wall at home but I think I will keep it by my bed just in case Fatima, Mrs. Mahjong or any disgruntled guests find out where I live.
Here are today’s photos starting with a few from Heidi’s trip to Pisa and then two of the Lido Deck yesterday featuring Carnival’s Seaside Theatre(sm) and the Bee Gees concert.
1. The Leaning Tower of Pisa…………notice the people taking photos pretending to hold up the tower.
2. The Tower again
3. The Tower and the Cathedral
4. Barry Gibb (I Think) on the big screen
5. Staying Alive
Just one letter today for the In Their Own Words Section
Here is today’s Joke of the Day…………..actually, it is a cartoon that Alan sent me.
Alan had his CT scans yesterday and we will know more later today when the operations will begin. He is in good spirits and remains ugly. …………….thanks to everyone again.
OK, off we go with today’s Q and A starting with more from the blog called “Everyone’s a Comedian”. To skip the Q&A, click here.
LISA AND ELAINE – You asked where I will be spending the holidays this year. Well, we will be having a very traditional family Christmas with my Mum and Dad and my Sister and her family who now live in Hong Kong. She is a merchant banker working with Deutsche Bank and her husband Paul looks after the kids Luke who is 6 and Isabelle who is 4. We will all be there for Christmas and then for New Year Heidi and I will join her family. New Years in Holland is amazing as everyone, I mean every family and every household buys fireworks and that means at midnight the sky is full wherever you look of fireworks…….amazing. As for the ship, well I will write more about Christmas onboard nearer the start of Hanukkah and Christmas both of which are indeed celebrated on the vessel. Thanks girls and your hammock is ready and all the best from Heidi and I.
LINDSEY B – I feel better now I know that even English teachers make spelling mistakes. The annoying thing was that the guest never introduced himself or herself to me. Anyway, although this passenger was a little ummmmmmmm, well, abrupt, they have allowed me to discover four spelling mistakes in the Carnival Capers that have been there since March! Thanks for teaching the kids and I know I am repeating myself when I say that we should pay teachers millions of dollars………we really should. Thanks Lindsey and have a great day.
BIG ED – I did mate…..as soon as I saw Rodney Dangerfield’s photo I recognized him, I just didn’t pick up on the name. Actually, the guest who impersonated him looked a lot like him and, during his three-minute show, he had me and the audience laughing. I remember another old school entertainer I used to watch with my Dad called Victor Borge. He used to do this act with a piano that was hilarious. Anyway as far as the Cardinal thing is concerned I think once again we have stepped into the realms of fantasy……………..talking of which it appears yours will be tiger print, mine will be black and Alan’s will be red with little black bows on them…………………..I need help.
LINDA HERNACKI – Hello Linda. I am not sure why this guest decided to read through the Capers looking for spelling mistakes but in a way I am glad he/she did. It is amazing that I Heidi and I and 3,000 guests a cruise read the Capers and only now has someone seen a glaring spelling mistake. You are correct Linda, I really do love Italian food. Not so much the pastas but the meats and cheeses and of course my favorite the tomatoes which I could eat all day………especially with some Mozzarella. The best I ever had was in Capri ……….wow. My apologies for missing out one of your postings with a reply but there were so many (100 plus) for Alan I had to generalize my answers. Anyway, now things have calmed down a bit I have chance to send my best to you and Mike and thank you for your continuing friendship and also wish you a wonderful day.
DAVE SOREFF – Hello mate. Sam did indeed have beautiful red hair and the lounge you are referring to on the Holiday was called The Blue Lagoon. It is now a brilliant interactive lounge and you would not recognize it. I loved Sam’s introduction of you and maybe one day I will get to introduce you again as well. Sam is married now and lives in the U.K.. Have you heard from Doug? Hope all is well over on Princess. I will be cruising on the Emerald in March………I hope you are there. All the best mate.
BIG ED – thongs.
ON THAT NOTE, DEBARK IS OVER. IT IS 9:10AM AND I AM GOING BACK TO BED FOR 1 HOUR………BACK SOON.
Hello again. I set the alarm for 10:30 am but I am embarrassed to say that it is now 11:18 am………..I just couldn’t get out of bed. Heidi has taken her Mum back to the airport. She has had a wonderful time and it was so nice to se them together. Anyway, on we go with the rest of the Q and A…………….first, I need to wake my fingers up so time for a cup of monkey tea.
TERESA AND PAUL B – It is always fun to hear that people get pre cruise excited and I can see that you are certainly no different. I will try and be with you in April and there is certainly a good chance. I will know more soon. Anyway, hopefully the blog will keep you going until you walk up the gangway. My best to you both and thanks for the kind words.
DWA 76 – Hello mate. How are you today. You are indeed correct when you say that I must be looking forward to vacation, it is just 24 days away now and hopefully I have enough fuel in the tank…………..if not, I will be eating more jelly beans. Thanks for the great comments on the latest blog thingy and I am glad you enjoyed the volcano photos. The award that I won will be given to Dad who will place it in the office/shrine and as for Rodney Dangerfield I will definitely be renting some of his movies so I can see him work. Who makes you laugh mate? I also hope to see you soon and wish you a great day and thanks as always for your friendship.
CANUCK CRUISER – It seems like the Dallas Cowboys were a good team to pick now you are winning 4 -0…..which team is that against…………although isn’t 4 – 0 a low score in American football? Also, how does someone from Canada become a Dallas fan? Most importantly I wanted to say thanks for the wonderful kind words and you are right, positive thought is so important so thanks for yours. All the best and please write soon.
JIMNI – Thanks for the support and also for being the first person on this blog thingy to use the word “orifice”……………..very funny.
JTODDINMAN – Thank you first of all for the poem about Viagra which Heidi says is her new favorite. Then I want to thank you for all the Rodney Dangerfield quotes which are very, very funny and I really must find a video of him soon. I want to thank you again for that wonderful gift and the only way I can express my thanks is through poetry.
I now have a baseball bat with my name on
I shall hit big Ed with it if he doesn’t wear his thong
Thank again mate and please one-day come and sail so I can repay you in kind. Please also keep the poems coming they really are brilliant. Cheers.
THE BEARS, CARL AND BARB – I have indeed passed your kind regards to Butch who is the acting Cruise Director on the Carnival Conquest. He is very proud to be from Minnesota and one day I hope to return and have more food on a stick. How is Carter doing, Barb?………….Please let us know. Hope you are slowly getting your energy back and as always we are hoping that you feel better each and every day. Please write soon and continuing best wishes to you and the entire family.
CRUISINEAGLE – Thanks for the information on the Green Bay Packers. I must admit this Brett guy sounds amazing. I have to say though that the name “Packers” is not …………ummmmmmmmm…………….well, very exciting ……….why is the team called the Packers? The reason I support the Cowboys is I have a hat…………that’s it…………. and I could easily change my elegance if I had a Packers hat! Cheers.
LFTTNSFCF – Now you see I new this was going to happen. Once again I have a Red Sox hat but if a Yankee hat came along I would be their biggest fan…………….yep…………..I can easily be bribed.
BILL ZYDECOCRUISER – The name of Alan’s doctor is Dr. Ben Dover …………….let’s keep him laughing mate. There will be lots of photos of my daily intake of food and Mum’s and Heidi’s cooking ………….plus of course some fish and chips………without the chips for me though as I will be carb-free for sometime to come. That is quite a story from your early cruising days on the France and I especially liked the reference to you sneaking into first class to watch the entertainment. I am surprised that you don’t remember the food though. Hey, have you ever had Black Pudding? So, write soon and we can continue our gastro journey of the world. Cheers mate.
ALAN AND CHRIS – You will be happy to know that I remain a staunch Red Sox fan until my Yankee hat arrives……..kidding. So, who is my favorite player in case anyone asks me? Thanks for sending the hats, you really are so very kind and I hope the final is between the Red Sox and The Yankees then I can wear both hats. All the best and many thanks to you both for your support of the blog thingy.
BIG ED – thanks mate, you really are a true friend.
KEVIN – Now I am worried. Why does everyone hate the Red Sox so much? I need to know this as I don’t want to wear my hat and get beaten up ………..I get enough of that watching a football match back home. Kevin, when are you sailing next, I really need your date and cabin number mate. Now, as for you keeping an eye on Big Ed I think we need to find you a disguise ……..maybe you could pretend to be his long lost cousin from New York ……….Yankee Ed………or from the south…….hi’yall Ed……….or from the Canada Big A Ed……….. or from the UK…Top Of The Morning Ed……….or from France……..Big Ed le Pong. What do you think?
HARRY AND PHILIPPA REED – I am sorry that I was the second piece of bad news you had after Wrexham lost to Chesterfield…………was that really a surprise though? Anyway, you will be happy to know that Southend are playing well and will no doubt be back where they belong in the Championship soon……………my apologies to everyone as we chat about football here (soccer) and in particular Wrexham who are the Red Sox of world soccer. Thanks for thinking of my mate Alan and I know he will appreciate so very much your kind words. Please can you send me your cabin number so I may send you an invitation for our cocktail reception on the 28th at 5:15pm. Once again my apologies for not being with you and congratulations to Chesterfield
GREG BALDASSARI – Thanks Greg for your usual round of applause for Roberto, I really appreciate it when people remember his hard work and endeavor. You really should read his resume, talk about over qualified. I think he has an amazing future ahead of him and hopefully the people at Carnival will see this and allow him to grow with us…………he is a real talent. Thanks also mate for your kind words for Alan which I know he will appreciate very much as of course do I. My spell checker has gone and will soon be found wandering the isles at Publix checking the tins of soup has the correct price on them. Cheers mate.
HOTSTAR FROM CRUISE CRITIC – I realized I had written Hot Star in stead of Host Star but thought Hot sounded more ………..well ……………..Hot …………….so I kept it in. Thanks for the wonderful wishes for Alan and I hope your CC group is excited to cruise. Cheers.
LYNN AND MIKE SAGARA – What a wonderful posting which included so many kind words. I agree that the comment card needs rethinking and I do believe that come December a new format will be introduced fleetwide. Sometimes, writing a letter does help especially if you have a specific suggestion and just as importantly if you want to write a letter of praise for one of the brilliant crew you met during your vacation. Each comment card is read by the management and action taken was necessary to improve an area as highlighted by guests and to reward a crewmember who has exceeded your cruising expectations. Now, on to the blog. I agree that indeed it has gone well beyond the parameters I was given when first asked to write and I am sure the changes will continue as the blog thingy changes day to day. I am not ready to give it up and I see you are still enjoying it……..that’s good enough for me. Many thanks for this uplifting posting and Heidi and I send our kindest regards to you all.
SEAN – Thank you Sean. It has made me wonder what my mysterious grammar and spelling professor does in his/her normal every day life? Do they wander around a shopping mall looking for adverts that may be spelt wrong ………I actually am glad that they found the mistakes they did it was just the way they presented it to me………..oh well. Thanks again for your posting Sean and we will continue to provide as much fun as we can onboard so you don’t have to provide your own by correcting the Capers. Cheers.
READY TO GO AGAIN – Thanks Jean for a wonderful and rejuvenating posting. I was angry at myself for saying Adriatic instead of Aegean and then I was indeed upset that the guest found it necessary to be so…………well you know. Anyway, your posting has helped realize that in every day life we all make mistakes and I made quite a few last cruise. Thanks you so much again for the words of inspiration and I shall indeed carry on regardless. Heidi and I send you our best regards.
SHELLYP – hello Shelly and thanks for bio on Upstate New York. It sounds like a place that I would really enjoy. I hope this blog finds you well and maybe one day you can show me around where you are from especially those beautiful lake areas. Heidi and I wish you all the best and please write soon.
MYRA BUSHNELL – I am sure you are still feeling the loss of your beloved family dog but I notice that you are seeing a wee bit of light at the end of the tunnel. I hope you can find someone to look after your pets when you cruise in January and maybe Mum can come as well. I hope Alan will join us all even if I have to care for him 24 hours……..Big Ed can give him a blanket bath. Anyway, we send our best to Mum and of course to you as well, keep smiling and enjoy the memories of your faithful friend.
We now move on to the blog called “A Special Interview”
ELIZABETH AND ARNOLD TUCKER – OK, I did indeed add my name to Mr. Foschi’s table because of the wonderful company he choose to dine with ……………….OK, I am not fooling anyone am I…………yep, you are right …………..it was for the food. White Bait are small fishes found in the cold waters of the North Sea and are very, very tasty indeed. My Dad loves them but like so many types of seafood they don’t agree with my Dad and you can often find Mum chasing him with the air freshener. Anyway, I do love Italian food but I am anxious for a good old British roast dinner followed by lashings of Spotted Dick. Thanks for the posting and I am glad you enjoyed the interview with Mr.Foschi; he is a wonder asset to the Corporation and to the cruise industry.
DWA 76 – I agree with you mate that the penne in vodka sauce sounds very tempting. Then again, I have not tasted vodka in many years so I am not sure how it tastes. Thank you for your praise of Costa Cruises. We are very proud to be associated with this exuberant company and much of its success is down to the man whose interview you enjoyed reading so much. Thanks mate and I too am looking forward to maybe one day cruising into Dubai.
BIG ED – I agree mate. Once I am home I will open a PO Box so that you can all send e-mail directly. Great minds think alike and wear thongs.
BILL – ZYDECOCRUISER – Ye mate, small world indeed. You mentioned the Carnival Splendor being of the same build as a Costa ship which is the Concordia. I still hope to be in port with her before the end of the season so I can pre arrange a visit…….and yes, report on the food. Cheers mate.
MICHA – Goodness me, there is a voice from the past. How are you mate and many congratulations on your obvious success. Please tell me more about the work that you do, it sounds fascinating. I remember those days well and I was talking to Roger Blum yesterday who also says he has wonderful clear memories of you as well so you obviously made a great impression. Congratulations again and I hope that through this blog thingy we can stay in touch and thanks for taking the time to write. I wish you continuing happiness and success.
TIM LIMBACH – You would be correct sir. In the U.K. we eat it as an appetizer, usually with mustard and served on toast………yummy. Hope this blog finds you well.
MYRON AND CINDY SAWRAS – Timing is everything and the timing of this interview with Mr.Foschi comes as you prepare for your Costa Fortuna cruise. I think you are about to have two very excited young ladies on your hands when they discover they are going down a slide…………..on a cruise ship. Please will you write when you return and let us know your experiences and if the opportunity arises, please pass my best to the Cruise Director. I hope you have been enjoying the blog and my best wishes for a wonderful vacation.
That’s all for today, more tomorrow.
The guests are coming onboard. It is now 2:24 pm and I now have to introduce you to a world record holder……….have a go of this.
From: FREEDOM PURSERS
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 1:23 PM
To: FREEDOM CRUISE DIRECTOR; FREEDOM ASSISTANT CRUISE DIRECTOR
Cc: FREEDOM PURSERS; FREEDOM CHIEF PURSER
Subject: ____ – Angry guest wants Gay and Lesbian Meeting
Good Afternoon John
Please be advised that Ms _____ came to the desk and that she was very upset that after reading the Capers for today she sees no meeting or activities for her and her partner who want to meet other people who are gay and lesbian. Guests says that on NCL there are planned meetings and events for them. I apologized and said the comments would be sent to you so please can you call the guest. Please note John that guests was raising her voice very much.
Thank you for your assistance.
Best Regards
Yoshimi
Now, we will get to the substance of the comment in a moment but first, this has to be a record. The comment was made at 1:23 pm, the guest boarded at………………12:50 pm…………….that has to be a record. Anyway, I just called Ms World Record and assured her that we will indeed be having meeting times that will be listed in the Capers every day from tomorrow. Unfortunately the guest was upset that we had activities and ice breakers for single guests in three different age grouping but nothing for gay and lesbian guests which she found discriminating. Anyway, after 10 minutes of conversation about the ports and other things she was laughing and joking and all is no well. Carnival has meetings listed in our Capers on every ship for guests to meet under the title of “Friends of Dorothy” as do most lines as I understand. I have now added this into the first day’s schedule for next cruise and for next season. I will check in on Ms World Record throughout the cruise to make sure she is having a good time.
That was an interesting start.
I was mentioning to Bill – Zydecocruiser that it is a small world. Indeed it is and it got me thinking of a time when it was too small. After disembarking a ship you immediately try and switch off and become the opposite of being a cruise director. For me, the best way to do this is to try and avoid big groups of people and just sit, be quiet, read and watch football………..maybe smoke the odd cigar. A few years ago after delivering the Carnival Triumph, Heidi and I had completed a long contract and were looking forward to vacation. Much against my better judgment she persuaded me to go to Orlando and see the mouse thing. First of all, I hate rides, I hate being turned upside down on a Spiderman rollercoaster, I hate plummeting in an elevator at 100 mph, I hate thousands of kids running around me, I hate paying $3,000 dollars for a diet coke and I hate crowds……….yes, I am the Grouch when it comes to these places. So, day one we went to the Disney thing with the castle thingy in it. It was July, it was 2 billion degrees and I was sweating more than Fatima in a fur coat in the Sahara.
As you can tell, I was not a happy man. To make matters worse everyone in the entire universe had chosen that day to bring their children to the park and everyone of them wanted to use me as a bouncy castle………..I was really grumpy and as kids bounced around me and off me I thought that this must be hell………….We were standing in line for something to do with a mountain in space or something when hell got worse. Now, Disney does lines well, there is no doubt but when you have been standing in line for 1 hour and the sweat is finding cracks you didn’t know you had, they could have resurrected Sinatra himself to entertain us and I still would have been a grumpy old sod. Oh ………and then some cartoon character space man called Baz or Bust or something appears and suddenly one billion kids go crazy and run towards him pushing and stepping on my feet screaming and shouting……….I looked at Heidi and she new……….oh she new.
So, my XXXL shirt is shrinking to medium by the minute thanks to the sweat pouring of me, I now have the Von Trapp family singing some Disney song behind me and Buzz and his throng of fans going crazy when I hear ……….John ……………John……….no, they can’t mean me. I can feel Heidi nudging me and again I hear…………..John…………..John………….I turned around and there, behind Maria and the choir was a family the size of the Brady Bunch waving like they had just seen Mickey Mouse himself.
Hello………..I said
We were on the cruise with you last month said Mr. Brady, what a small world.
Not knowing what to say I made a fatal mistake ……………..did you have a good time Well, we liked some things but we preferred the …………….
And as the line moved slower than a turtle with three legs and a hangover ……….I sweated and Mr. Brady complained
There is a hell and I had found it.
Goodnight
Your Friends
John and Heidi
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John,
You are more than welcome for the gift. I hope you can use this for your “customer service” issues until your vacation comes.
We have once in the past cruised together, on the Triumph several years ago, in fact I also got to meet another icon of the cruising era on that same trip, Stormin Norman (along with a blow up doll named Joe McBlow, it’s a long story, scratch that, interesting story…..)
While I hope we get a chance to meet again, unfortunately we had already booked the Spirit on January 25th which sails while the Bloggers Cruise is underway. This is a tradition for several of us (including GirlDoc) to celebrate several birthdays. Hopefully we’ll have more advance warning for the 09 Bloggers cruise to make sure we don’t have a conflict.
None the less, enjoy, Now…..
Here’s a note about the Creative Team
The one’s that toil each day over Johns new theme
The topics vary, like Fatima’s hose stream
And complaints from guests that would make you scream
Or ships that are soon to be destroyed by a laser beam
But in the end their product is pristine
Here is to Roberto and a blog that is supreme!
Hi John,
This was my second cruise but my first Carnival cruise, though it was my wife’s second Carnival. Though we had a rough start whilst my airline shipped my luggage four days after the cruise started. But everything truly turned out just so amazing, the people, the ports, the staff, the activities, etc. We made quite a few new friends and shared contact information with them. You also had my wife and I laughing incessantly throughout the trip and we thank you for an incredible vacation, your hard work, and dedication.
We wish you all the best!
Cheers,
John & Carolyn
John & Heidi, we go on our cruise Nov.24th from Miami, western carribean, and wondered if you guys will be on this cruise as you have mentioned going home for a visit next month (November). We sure hope to have you on board our cruise.
Best regards.
John, I’ve enjoyed your comments about the “adult” crowd in October.
I’ve described this to my cruise companions as :
“Holland America crowd invades Carnival”.
Being 8 of these people ourselves, we look forward eagerly to next October. We prefer real music on the Lido , tho(not too loud)
Best of luck!
John, I think you missed the punch line on the Cardinal joke. It was not that Heidi thought you should be a Cardinal but that she said “If he was made a Cardinal I would ONLY HAVE TO KISS HIS RING.”
BLOGGERS’
Don’t forget to post a get well message for ALAN on the card for him on my blog site. Just click on my name at the top of this comment to go there.
“BIG” ED
106 days till BC DAY
Memories of debarkation day came flooding back when you described your “soft spoken” announcements. After the excitement of the previous days, I always feel a little let down but I also am excited to be going home to my puppies (no matter how old they are
). The perfect cruise would be an open ended itinerary with me, DH and my puppies (I’ll bring the pooper scooper 
)
John,
I am glad the package arrived and that the ornament was in one piece. I had been concerned about whether or not it could withstand an international trip. I tried to leave it in its original packaging so it would be padded. I truly hope you will enjoy it in your home and that as you enjoy the holidays.
Well, this will be your last run to Barcelona for this season, right? Hubby and I really want to return to the Mediterrean at some point, however, next summer will in fact be on the maiden voyage of the Spendor. 282 days!
Hope things go well on this voyage. Bon Voyage!
Good morning John & Heidi,
I’m glad to hear that Heidi and her mum had a great time together.
John – never, ever, never go to the land of the Mouse in the middle of summer (or Christmas or Easter vacations either).
So that’s what “Friends of Dorothy” means.
LFTTNSFCF – oh yes, I bleed pinstripes too. I’m trying to forget last night’s disaster. And I’ve been with them from ‘61 also. The 1st game I went to was in ‘62. I could talk baseball forever, so I’ll stop now so I won’t bore anyone, or get some “other team’s fans” agitated.
New Year’s in Holland sounds fantastic. I love fireworks and light shows. Heidi’s photos of Pisa were stunning – she and Gary are quite the photographers.
A Bee Gees concert? Wow. Wish I was there.
Take care, and if I don’t write again, have a great weekend.
Carol – Roberto, as always, you too.
Dear John and Heidi,
I have to agree with you John about Disney. That’s why the wife and I cruise, especially with Carnival. The icing on the cake happens when you are the Cruise Director as you will be again when we cruise with you on Oct. 16th. When I see long lines like the ones you mentioned of I just want to “Run Away, Run Away”. Our prayers and best wishes go out to your mate Alan and his family during this difficult time.
We look forward to meeting you again soon on board ship. You’ll know who I am by the button I’ll wear(vintage Monty Python). We do have some items for you that I know you will enjoy based on everything we read from the start of your blog thingy. God Bless you both, be safe.
Dominck & Linda DiPierro
Good Morning John,
Hoping for good news from Alan’s results today for all who are concerned. Remember……..only positive thoughts!
Yes you are correct………..4-0 would be a small score in the NFL. The 4-0 is actually their record of wins and losses so far this season. They have in fact scored the most points in the season so far of any team in the league but that doesn’t matter. It’s the wins and losses that count.
I grew up in Stratford Ont. and became a Cowboys fan when they were the only games I used to see on TV. Have been loyal to them ever since. …..and we’ve had some lean years as many other fans will tell you. Hope you join us for our funfilled season and root for the Cowboys.
Concerning Disney ( oops…..the mouse place).
Couldn’t agree more about the crowd thing. You must remember………..it’s “the happiest place on earth”………………….for kids! We’ve been and the kids had a blast. Enough said.
MS. World record holder…………..I think she will chill once “the friends of Dorothy ” have a meeting and she has a few “foo foo drinks” as my wife calls them.
Where does it end for Carnival when they don’t seem to have a “special” meeting for everyone that asks for one? I’m curious. Where do you draw the line? The world seems to have the taken the expression politically correct to new hights and I wonder when it will crash and burn? Thanks for letting me rant.
On to more important stuff…………..Donna gets home tomorrow and I need to get the house in order. Remember John……………if you want more Thursdays…………….”happy wife………happy life!”
TTFN mate
Smooth sailing and give our best to Heidi the crew and the every important man behind the blog………………..ROBERTO…… I actually saw his picture on Big Ed’s website. Better looking than Alan for sure. LOL
Have a great weekend.
B&D from Canada
ten days john. that’s all i’ve got to say… just ten days. see ‘ya!
smiles, bonnie and prince charlie
Good day mate!
Are you counting your sleeps until your vacation? I can empathise with your vision of hell. We took our then 2.5 year old daughter to Disneyland. As many do, we grabbed a spot along the parade route and watched ‘50 years of Disney’ something or other go by.
It was all good and fun until the parade float STOPPED right in front of us, however the music continued to play and repeat and repeat quite loudly. To the cast members credit, never once did they break character in the 45 minutes everything stopped. To this day though I break into a cold sweat when I hear “Be our Guest” from ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
I do have to say I wonder about someone who takes the time to point out every spelling mistake but then I understand as I am probably that person though I would never turn it in. Dad was an English major and though in the writing process he made many an error, he hated spelling errors in the final copy. It is something that filtered down into my DNA. Just to share a bit of my thinking, I share with you a story I once heard in a training session while working for one of the major airline in America. The trainer told a story of folding down his tray and noticing several large coffee stains. He wondered if the airline didn’t take care of the little things, what were they doing about the big things.
Of course, I know coffee stains and spelling errors have nothing to do with safety and or the operation of the vessel or airplane from destination to destination, but I thought I would share that I understand the thinking involved in pointing out those errors. Or maybe someone like that just likes to complain and only sees the glass not only as half empty but leaking out quite quickly.
Well I wish you a wonderful cruise in the Caspian Sea. Please be sure to announce when you pass the island of Mauritius as well as Ayers Rock and Stonehenge.
(grin)
>>>There is a hell and I had found it.
John -
One of my favorite TV shows of all time was M*A*S*H – in the final episode, Father Mulcahey makes a statement that I think is appripose for you.
“When they tell us we have to spend some time in Purgatory, tell them ‘no, thanks. I have already been there.’”
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Now, onto the question of fan loyalty and bribery – true Yankee fans do not need to be bribed. Nonetheless, I shall have to consider the need to counteract the evil forces in this world that have resulted in your turning to such a mis-directed life.
Actually, I have to fess up. My second favorite team (and neither Yankee nor Red Sox fans can comprehend this fact) is, in fact, the Red Sox. I am truly a baseball fan.
Growing up in New England, we got both WPIX for Yankee games and WSBK for Red Sox games – we watched a lot of baseball growing up. Although my loyalty to the Yankees began in 1961 with the M&M boys chasing Ruth’s HR records, I also grew to respect Red Sox in the late sixties with players like Yastremski, Conigliaro, Petrocelli and Lonborg. They simply played the game right, and I greatly respect that fact and the franchise.
Right now, the Red Sox lead the Angels (I want the Red Sox to knock off the Angels) and the Yankees are behind the Indians (but I am not worried). I look forward to an ALCS (American League Championship Series) between the Red Sox and Yankees.
To all those Red Sox fans out there – what is the significance of 2090? 1918, 2004, 2090 – your next World Series championship
I really am a rabblerouser.
Good Morning John and Heidi as it is morning in Myrtle Beach,SC. (10:00 a.m. 10/5/07) Thank you very much for replying to my e-mail regarding the Grand Marnier Souflee. What a suprise to hear a reply so fast considering you have to respond to so many. I definitely will be sampling the chocolate warming cake on our cruise this January. I’ve tried to make that Grand Marnier Souflee and its a tough one. Any chance you have or can get me the recipe for that. I’d be forever grateful. I saw the picture of that awesome bat. What a great gift. Your cabin must be packed with all sorts of stuff. Can u slap on your address Carnival mailing address again. Well, I hope Heidi and yourself enjoy the holidays and your time off. I just informed our friends in Portland, Oregon that are cruising with us that you were not going to be the CD on our ship. They said” Bugger!! They were happy to hear that Todd would be CD and is one of the best out there. Thanks for telling us that. Well thats all for now. We will be sailing on January 5th on the Freedom and are counting the days down. Keep the blog thingy going and congrats on your award. I have much respect for you both and look forward to seeing you on a future cruise. Sincerely, Phil and Melissa Incorvia
Good morning Mr. Heald. Oops, sorry, John. I’m not used to calling you John yet. Not much today except would you let me know if Heidi received her gift. When you send a gift from Canada, they charge you a great deal and I don’t want the government to get my money for nothing. I wanted Heidi and you to receive the gift.I’m worried that it may have been broken since the entire gift was glass. One other thing, the joke was really good. Thank you for it. I’m still praying for Alan each day. Ciao my friend.
Paul F. Pietrangelo
John,
Lets begin today with why all (well most) New Yorkers hate the red sox, at birth they put a aggression towards the red sox chip in out…. wait no that’s not it. umm Well mainly because we do and i goes back to things like Babe Ruth. I’m sure someone else have typed in a answer to this for you by now. I sent you the requested info via those back channels, and received confirmation from that person well call Agent RC cola. Yes John I know i need to keep a eye on Big ED for you I know we are all concerned he is a spy for that other line Royal Cabin Cra&%%y Los#@$. So I think I will go as your Body double for high security matters, please send a 8×10 glossy to me when you can. That baseball bat is out of sight my friend, wow that is some work of art, use it in good health. The car is doing well ok she’s great. Oh I just got a email from Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, I’m sure you know of them John, anyway they are offering me membership. Who would think I would be offered membership to such a old and prestiges group as the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. I’ll let you know more about that once I do. Best to Heidi, sorry here mum went home I’m sure they had a great time together though.
Kevin
Special Agent In Charge of
Revenge Prevention, and other things
LFTTNSFCF aka Rabblerouser,
That’s really a coincidence – I had such a crush on Tony C. I actually rooted for the Sox to win in ‘67. And going to Yankees-Red Sox games was so different back then. The only problems were in the stands with over-liquified fans. The teams were truly professional, no little personality conflicts, etc. Sorry John, you must be wondering what the h— we’re talking about. But if you really want to understand baseball and its history, just ask.
Later,
Carol
John,
As long as we have to sleep in hammocks, I would assume then the room has a jacuzzi in it, right? Of course, I know what happens when one “assumes”, so I eagerly await your response.
Having lived in Florida most of my life (originally from New York, GO METS!! which is an embarrassing statement at the moment), my children and I know the mouse place as if it were our backyard (it’s Buzz Lightyear, by the way). The lines are long and miserable, but the really best times to go are early November and then not again until February, if you and Heidi ever plan to go again.
Bee Gees concert on the big screen?!!! Oh please, tell me you will be showing that on one of the sea days so I can sit on the Lido deck and watch. However, Lisa and I LOVE the great live bands that play on the deck during the day as well. (Especially the reggae music)
There is so much I want to say about Roberto and his hard work, I wouldn’t know where to begin. I’ve actually had to share some “secret” messages with him, and imagine my surprise when he e-mails me so quickly and directly with a response. I am so looking forward to meeting him someday and thanking him in person for all his hard work and dedication. I do hope the “higher ups” within Carnival recognize what a great job he does and how he deserves recognition for his work above and beyonS
Alan is in our thoughts, as we all eagerly wait to hear the results of his scans, which I’m sure will be fine.
Chin up!
Elaine
Good Morning Heidi/John/Everyone:
Great blog today.
Even not being on the ship, i’m depressed knowing today is debarkation since it usually is the worst day of vacation. It is at this point that i usually become jealous of those who not only get to continue on the next cruise but also for the employees and everyone who gets to do that for a living.
I remember learning about “Friends of Bill W” when i was growing up but i have to admit that I was not familiar with “Friends of Dorothy”. Thank you for educating me.
You ask me who my favorite comedians are. That is a tough question b/c I like a wide variety on the spectrum. I have always been a fan of both George Carlin and Robin Williams for many years. I also like some “dirty” comics that I am not so sure you are familiar with (David Chapelle, Artie Lange, Jim Norton) to name a few. They would definitely put on quite a show at midnight
Hope you have a pleasant voyage this week and I look forward to talking to you soon.
Have a great weekend!
David
KEVIN,
Since you are now a spy for the other side I will have to remove you from my e-mail list of Bloggers Cruise evil doing, revenge seeking party planners.
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“BIG” ED
Hi John, I hope you get good news about Alan. I’m so pleased you told us about “Friends of Dorothy”. I wondered why she was so special and had so many special meetings during our cruis. I thought perhaps it was a huge family reunion celebrating 100 years young or something! I’m sorry that your trip to Mouseland wasn’t so good–it probably would have been better not to get on that Space thingy too. My husband started us out there when we went a few years ago, and I quickly learned to find out what I was getting on before I got on! I was never so scared in my whole life! At least I didn’t have to die of heat and listen to a complainer! I know that you’re getting tired and I do hope that you and Heidi are leaving soon for a well deserved break. Although we will miss the frequency of the blog thingy (I HOPE and EXPECT that you will write less !) we will know that our friends are having a well deserved break. We’ll be thinking of Alan and hoping for the best, Gloria
Sailing with Disney is akin to the Lord’s payback for everything that you have done bad in your life.
Those little children are prevasive! They are allowed in every corner of the ship whether
or not they should be allowed.
The only other way to describe it is that think of a mound of fire ants and stand in the middle of them with no way out except for them to climb up
your legs! THAT IS WHAT A DISNEY CRUISE IS LIKE. Expensive – they are ridiculous!
Diane White
Oviedo, Florida
JTODDINMAN! Did you already forget about our Splendor ’round the horn cruise in 09? We need a bloggers cruise in the second half of the year to be able to make that one…
Hi John. Hope all is well, I agree with Todd, use the bat at part of your customer service…the complaints will dwindle!!
John,
Such, my friend, is the price of fame… Even in the land of the Mouse people with a world wide reach, such as yourself, are not safe. I couldn’t help wondering if Mr. Brady asked for a refund or an on board credit??? It seems as those who complain the loudest generally do so with their hand out and palm upturned.
As much as I believe that you have a wonderful, but stressful job, I wouldn’t have it for all the mouse ears in the Magic Kingdom.
When I saw the first picture of the Tower at Pisa with I thought for sure that it must be the Annual Pisa Marcel Marceau Convention! Look at all those mimes doing that glass box thing!!
I certainly hope that you can hold out the next three weeks till your very well deserved vacation. I’d hate the thought of you tipping over and going postal, or the cruise line equivilant…
Take care, sir and offer my howdies to Heidi and Roberto and my continued best wishes to Alan.
Regards,
Greg
Hi John –
Hope Alan comes through with flying colours; we will be thinking of him. Also glad that you are getting a break and happy to be joining you on October 16, your last cruise before your vacation. We will do our part to be sure everyone, including you, have a great time.
I have a request. We are traveling with friends; this will be our 7th Carnival cruise and their first. We have a preference regarding dining and maybe, just maybe you can help us. (I’ve never quite figured out how table assignments are done but we were doing a back to back cruise on the Destiny once and observed the process and it seemed to be pretty informal) We’ve requested late seating and we’d love to be in the upper level of the Posh dining room with a window view . We’d be happy with a table for 4, 6 or 8 but would prefer a table over a booth (nothing like being fussy is it?) Thought I’d ask, if it is not possible, I understand you have a full agenda and I am confident we won’t go hungry wherever we are seated.
Hope everything goes smoothly with Alan, your last 2 cruises and your vacation.
P. S. Our particulars are:
Eric Cook and Nancy Field Cabin #6481
Stephen and Carmen Lodge Cabin #6475
I love to go to Disney World, but only with a child or children that I love a lot. It takes that love to soften the blow of the NOISE, CRYING, and the general CHAOS! We went with my niece and her children this past week. My beloved niece is 6 mos in remission from Lymphoma. It was wonderful to see her at all!
I bet you will be on the Dumbo ride with Alan when he is better if that’s what he wants to do.
All our best, As always,
Marilyn
John,
You are soooooo right about “the land of the mouse”. We ended up waiting until the kids were in their teens before we made it to California and it was a nightmare! We had more fun at Universal Studios, definitely geared for older patrons.
From the pictures you have put on the blog, I think our next trip will have to be Europe. It would be fun to be in the places we have seen countless times in the media.
I hope the cruise we are on has a diverse group of people that enjoy staying up past 9 pm. HA HA! I would imagine with it being in April, there could be some kids on spring break. That could be interesting to say the least. Especially the college set. They have so much energy, they wear me out just watching them! When our kids come home to visit, we always need a couple days to regenerate from all the running around they want us to do. HA!
I sure hope you will be on our cruise. I plan on bringing brochures of our area to you, just in case you want to explore the parks, mountains, rivers, etc. We live in a beautiful area!
Take care!!
Dear John: First of all let me start by saying that I have read your blog from day one. We had the pleasure of having you on the Triumph as our cruise director and have been a fan every since. Right now, we are booked on the Splendor for January 10, 2009. Our friends, Dotty & Bob Santangelo will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and are in the process of getting a large group of family and friends together for this cruise. What would really make it so special is if you will be on the ship as our cruise director…Please tell us you will. Hope to hear from you soon.. Our best to your lovely wife, Heidi..Regards, Terry Dunning
John,
I bet you knew that you would see my name appear on this blog after your “magical” description of a day at Walt Disney World in July….I could not agree with you more about waiting in such long lines in the heat with the sweat pouring down your back. Whenever a friend or relative calls and advises that they would love to come and visit with their children during the summer or school breaks and have me be their personal park guide I cringe!!!
Did you get to visit Epcot and the UK pavilion while you were in Orlando?
I will be having dinner with my family at the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s MGM Studios on 10/6 to celebrate my Mother’s 85th birthday!!! She sailed with me on the Glory with you as CD and I constantly relay all the funny stories from your blog…she is a big fan of yours!!!
Your mate Alan will be in my thoughts and prayers.
All the best to you and Heidi as you prepare for a well deserved vacation.
Linda
Dear John:
I’ve written this before, but it was neither answered or (most likely) I didn’t see the answer. Since I am often computer-illiterate, I can’t figure out how comments are posted the same day as you blog. I figure it was probably done by magic or osmosis, but inquiring minds still would like to know.
We are praying for Alan each and every day and admire your friendship and loyalty to him.
I wanted to tell you about one of our cruises which started in Venice, went around the boot to Milan and then sailed across the pond. Boarding in Venice were 24-newly married German couples, who on our stop in Bari, Italy, did some photo-op shots for some Bridal magazine promo.
The hilarious part was watching this group dressed (for the first 7 days) in their bridal dresses and tuxes. I mean for breakfast, lunch, dinner ad nauseum . . . 7 days!!! of no changing of clothes. They did not look like happy campers (or should I say sailors!). The grooms were so dog-faced . . . but I forgot to mention . . . their mothers-in-law were with some of them. Heaven only knows why they tried to make their bouquets last. This was one for our memory books. Not quite up there with “Fat-ima” but funny.
Wishing you and Heidi a most relaxing and well-deserved vacation.
dear john how are you we miss the freedom and try to read THE BLOG THINGY from time to time to all of you new cruisers let me just say we were on the freedom last may, and we are still talking about the great time our group of cc new friends had we were called THE MELLOW YELLOWS and europe was not ready for us, but john was …thank you again for your hospitality we miss you and heidy your friend kathy
Hi John,
Sounds like you had a good time at Disney
Haha, I live in that area so I tend to just show up at the park sometimes just to see the tourists.
For more baseball news, my team, the Chicago Cubs, are in the playoffs. Unfortunately, they’re down 2-0, and if they lose their game on Saturday, the Cubs will be eliminated.
And this is significant because it’s been 99 years since Chicago won the championship. It’s almost been a century. I really hope it doesn’t reach 100. Haha.
Take care.
Hi John,
I’m getting a no on the black pudding thing – well, actually sort of, maybe.
Boudin rouge seems similar, but boudin in Louisiana also includes rice.
As for the food on the France, at that point in my life I was more interested in chasing skirts than in chasing desserts.
It looks like Carnival Pride is headed for drydock in December. Any information on what is scheduled to happen at that time?
Here are some cartoons that might cheer Alan up a bit:
http://www.jwolfe.clara.net/Humour/MedSurg.htm
Hi John,
I was wondering if it would be possable to get a table for 2 in the diningroom. David and I have had my sick mother move in with us lately. My sister will be staying with her during the cruise.
Our Wedding anniversary is on October 8th and we would love a talble whee I can forget for once what is like to be the caregiver and think of mysilf for a change. I sure would hope that you could helpon this matter but if not we will remain Cyberfriends forever!
John, I had a good laugh and a huge understanding of your “mouse” experience. I still swear being a CD is like being a minister. (Although, I think a CD would be way more fun!) I can’t say how many times we have been doing something for “fun” to be interrupted by someone who recognizes us and wants to tell us about what they do and don’t like about our church, God, you name it! Makes you want to dress in disguise when you go out somewhere!
As far as the baseball thing…has anyone noticed? The Indians have beat the Yankees twice? GO TRIBE!!!!! Guess I am going to have to send my hubby out to buy an Indians hat for you John.
Give my best to Heidi and so glad she had a great time with her Mum!
Hi John,
I have been a bit under the weather for a couple of days and just now trying to catch up. I have been down with something called an “occular migrain” which put me down in bed for nearly 2 days. It was Scarey! But feeling better now. New bear cub Corbin, is doing great. Mum and Dad say he such a content little guy and sleeps through “most” of the night already (his Daddy was like that too). They have decided that Mum will stay home with him and not go back to work at this time. I am happy that she will not have to miss such precious times with him. Hoping to see them again real soon. They live about 3.5 hours away from us, so we don’t get to visit as often as I would like.
So glad that Heidi had such a nice time with her Mum. Your vacation will be here soon and you will finally get that much needed rest, and get to spend time with your Mum and Dad too. I’m sure they are counting the days as well. Speaking of Mum… I got to introduce my best friend to “Spotted Dick with Custard”. Mmmmmm! She loves it too! Tomorrow I am planning on making a leg of lamb and mushy peas. Carl loves lamb and I don’t make it real often.
My leg is healing well. Just having a lot of muscular pain now that everything is re-attaching. On Friday the 12th (our 4th wedding anniversary) we will be meeting with Oncology. And, hopefully, a nice quiet dinner out afterwards.
My prayer continue to go out to Alan and his family. I know with all the support and prayers he is getting from you and Heidi as well as the bloggers, he will be fine. He has a lot of cheerleaders out here cheering him on! I think I speak for everone when I say, we are looking forward to seeing him and his lovely wife on the bloggers cruise. And I know that you being at his side with your humor and support, will be just what he and his family needs to get through the days ahead.
To Paul F. Pietrangelo: So glad to hear you got a good report. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
And to Capt. Chuck: Our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. You are in my prayers as well.
To Inez: So sad to hear about your mother. I will add you and your family to my prayers. I wish you strength in the days ahead.
Well John, now that you have clued me in about “Mouse Land”… I guess I will have to be choosy about when I go. I have been asking Carl to take me there for sometime. My kids have been there, but I have never experienced this place myself. I do think I would like to see Epcot and Universal though. Maybe, someday you can give me some tips on what to avoid!!! Lol
Take Care and Hello to Heidi!!!
Barb
Carol -
You are so right – the Yankee/Red Sox rivalry was so different back then.
Going to baseball games these days, it seems like people believe that they have to antagonize anyone who roots for another team.
Personally, I believe in rooting for a good game – if my team loses that game, then so be it.
Bugs – yes, they affected game 2 in Cleveland, but the Yankees couldn’t hit. Lets all be honest and accept the fact that the Indians have outplayed the Yankees in both games thus far.
It matters not to me, however – I am fully confident that the Yankees will win the series.
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John -
On to non-baseball, cruise related issues. You have mentioned in the past that the exchange rate that Carnival can offer is not close to what the banks can offer. How much would you suggest we bring in Euros for the Transatlantic Cruise? I really don’t plan on doing too much shopping, etc., so it won’t be a lot for me, but inquiring minds want to know.
See you in less than three weeks.
Jon
Just recently read your blog, and you mentioned in one, about Todd and The TA cruise. Would this Todd Have been on the Liberty in April 2007. He was the best Cruise Director on any of the 5 cruises I have been on and we were sadded when our cruise was his last on the Liberty. I was just wondering where he moved to. Thanks. Lisa
John,
First off: If Mr. Mann’s daughter married (and hyphenated her last name) Mr. Poo’s son, would her name be Mrs Mann-Poo? I know, you had to have been there – OH you were there and laughed your head off!
I was on the Freedom 9/22 to 10/4 and had a very entertaining, exhausting, informative time. I don’t know if you were the one to say it, but I was, in fact, “ruined” out.
I was a little disappointed the Angels and Demons tour was canceled on the 3rd. This would have given me an opportunity to meet you in person and to be taken to those spots related to the book. However, turning this into another wonderful day in Rome, we took the train in and then the Metro. Started at the Spanish steps, had lunch near the Trevi, saw the Parthenon, walked to the National Monument of Victor Emmanuel, through the forum and to the Colleseum! That was a full day of walking and site seeing! Having this excursion canceled was a gift, in some respects, as you can see.
I wanted to say, the program that the team did, visiting all the ports of call and giving everyone a heads up was wonderful. It would have been nice to see that prior to booking the excursions on line. I probably would have changed a couple of the ones we chose. Although, I don’t regret any we did. I just think we were pushed for time on some, trying to do soooo much in such a short time. But it gave us an idea of where we want to go when we come back, to spend more time.
I loved Rhodes old town! That was the best!
I loved Plaka! I want to go back to Sorrento and spend more time there!
I had a wonderful time on this cruise. If you ordered up the weather, you did an EXCELENT JOB! Tell the boss to give you a raise for that!
By the way, how many nautical miles did we sail? I forgot to ask while on board.
Thanks for listening. Hope the rest of the season, now that it’s coming to a close, goes well for you.
Niki
Hello jon I am wondering if your the same Jon that was on my ship a few years ago on the Carnival Triumph that we sailed on in September you said that you would retire in November. We were sad to hear this news beause we had the best time of our life. I am sure you will remember this when I tell you but I was on the cruise that on one of the shows you were rolling around the floor and your clothes were half off and there was a guy that you asked him how long was he married for and he said 7 LOnnnnnnnnnnnng years and every morning you would mention him in your morning news and I had such a great time.
I have since traveled 4 more times on carnival and still have not found a cruise director as good as you. They all have been pretty good but no one will compare to you. I am happy to see your back as a cruise director and I will love to book a cruise that you will be on as acting cruise director and would like to know how I can find this out since I book most my cruises 8-12 months a head of time.
Thanks again and looking forward to hearing from you. Michael & Patricia Lunn