Good Morning
This will be the world’s shortest blog……….ever. It is 4:30 am and I am about to drive to Heathrow for my 4 days of meetings and hopefully a basketball game ……. playing ………. not watching……..just in case you wondered………although none of you did, of course. Heidi is flying to Holland for time with her Mum.
I wanted though to say a big thank you on behalf of Alan whom I saw yesterday. He looks tired but has the most positive attitude you could ever imagine which was enhanced further by the numerous get well cards and messages I delivered from all of you out there…..I will be home for his next operation and will be there to help him as much as I can.
So, off to the airport and hopefully British Airways will be more Easy than the Easy airline I flew on Monday.
I will write a full blog ASAP tonight after arrival and I saw that we need a photo of the Captain of the Queen Victoria and Roberto and Vance are going to have one slapped on.
That’s all for now — time to drive to Heathrow in my French car
More later
Good morning
Your friends
John and Heidi
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Have a good trip,,
aston martin wishes
your freinds
tom & jane
John,
Happy to hear Alan is doing well and in great spirits. I’m sure his will be even better once they tell you in Miami that your getting a DB9 and CAJ and AJ are going to co-godmother the splendor with you as godfather.
Have a great flight, don’t forget no liquids over 3oz in your carry on in the us airports. So leave the big bottle of water at the hotel.
Kevin
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Thanks John for the posting this am–I love it when I log on and find even the shortest message from you. Thanks so much for the message about Alan. Have a safe flight and be sure to let us all know about your meetings and if Heidi got her coat back. Glad that Heidi is on her way to see her mom! 4 DAYS OF MEETINGS??? YUCK! You seem like way to active of a person to sit still for that long–no wonder you’re hoping to play some basketball!! Will check later for your message from Miami! Sheryl
John, WELCOME back to our home. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Glad to hear Alan is doing good. You got to go to a Heat basketball game Thursday to see our PISTONS put out the Heat’s fire. I hope you looked a my blog to see what you should wear to those Miami Carnival Family meetings. If you didn’t here is the link again;
http://ekonefe.wordpress.com/2007/10/30/don-john-the-carnival-godfather/
“BIG” ED
80 days till I get to meet Carnival’s Godfather.
John, my friend
I hope you have a good flight to the Colonies…
It surely has to better than your flight from Rome!
I’m looking forward to your report when you arrive in Miami.
Take care.
Regards,
Greg
PS… you actually call that Megan a CAR???
John,
I’m happy to hear that Alan has such a positive attitude.
I kind of pictured you in an Air Jordan pose, high in the air, spinning 360 degrees and then power dunking. Oh well, I guess since you are just watching that isn’t going to happen (this time).
I’m sure you’ll have better luck with British Airways.
It is so good to hear from you Mr. Heald. I’m so happy to hear that Alan is improving. Have a good flight to the states and I’ll be looking forward to your next posting. Ciao my friend, the Godfather of the blog.
Paul F. Pietrangelo
Hi John,
Welcome to the Colonies! I’m sure the British Airways’ experience was a lot better than El Cheapo airline.
Glad Heidi’s with her mum, and Alan’s spirits are good.
So it’s your turn to relax and hang out with the big shots. And root for the Heat for me. Maybe you’ll be invited to the Arison Private Box????
Looking forward to reading your next blog thingy entry.
Hugs,
Carol
Good Afternoon John and Heidi,
Have a safe and uneventful trip over. Question for you “Did the Heat sign you?” You said you were going to play basketball and I have to believe that the Heat has gotten smart and retired Shaq and signed you on for the season. Isn’t that going to conflict with our Bloggers Cruise? (snicker, snicker). GO PISTONS….BEAT THE heat ;D Oh, Oh and maybe you can do the phone commercials with D Wade.
Joan
About the anytime dining. We are going on Princess in two weeks and they have anytime or traditional dining. Will let you know what I think when we get home, altough that won’t help you at your meeting.
Good Luck.
Wendy
John,
You should be in Miami by the time you read this, so welcome to Florida! Have a wonderful time at your meetings, BB games, etc. Also, Happy Halloween and beware “trick or treaters”!
As usual, best wishes,
Myra
Buen viaje amigo!!
Im happy that Alan is doing ok. We are happy with anything that you want to write.. even two words.
Have a great time in Miami.
Kisses for you and Alan and Roberto,Hola Roberto!!
John & Heidi,
This is the first time I have had time to write since getting back from the Med cruise in Sept. I have to tell you that I and Donna had a great time and in part thanks to you and your staff. I have looked around and have not found and low sugar Cracker Jacks to send. However, you might get some in your Trick-Or-Treat bag tonight.
We are already looking into the next cruise and hope you are also along as CD on it. Take care, be safe and hope to see you soon. As we say on Saturday night fun – “Tiki On” That’s what “Shipwreck Herb” usually says.
Ha Ha
Herb & Donna
Hi John, safe travels and blue skies for you.
Hope Alan’s surgery goes well ! Thoughs and prayers for him.
Good for Alan! Still thinking good thoughts for him and so look forward to him joining the blogger’s cruise.
Kap (Kathie)
welcome back to the states.loking forward to your next post.Deb and H
Hi John,
Welcome to the colonies! Hope your stay here goes well. Glad to hear Alan is doing well…looking forward to seeing him on the Blogger’s cruise.
Can’t wait to hear how your meetings in Miami go…I sure there is an Aston Martin waiting for you when you get off the plane this time!
elaine
Welcome to the USA! Say Hello to all the folks in HQ (and PA007). I really appreciate their interest in hearing what their customers want. Just one of the reasons we’re repeat customers. Travel safe.
Barb
Welcome to the Colonies !
We’ll be waving “hello” towards Miami from the coast of California so look out your British Airways window !
Kathy and Paul
Hi John, Hope the meeting went well in Miami. Hope by the time you get home the package I sent arrives, and you can give Alan the gift from us, along with the card. Did Heidi get her coat back? Has she found a Hat yet? Happy Halloween! We gave out candy to all our neighborhood kids, and also took our grandsons out trick or treating. Mike dressed up as Batman! I dressed up as MYSELF! HA! HA! How about you? Did you dress up as an Aston Martin to give CCL a slight “HINT” as to what you wish for on Halloween? Let us know how the meeting went. Give our best to Alan, we will be sailing on the Freedom in just 17 days! Can’t wait! Well, I will close for now, welcome to Florida! Linda & Mike
John!!! Read important for the meeting!!
He probably knows that this line is really big here that all the travel agencies mostly sell RCCL All adds in the Sunday newspaper mostly sell RCCl (never saw one add about the Freedom in Europe ) and that we have to change that.Carnival goes better with our personality.And thats the truth!!
I have forgotten something that my husband and I have often discuss and wonder about it but never dream to be able to tell someone related to Carnival like you are my friend. John, why does Carnival doesnt add a ship to do 3 and 4 days cruises from San Juan????? The other line has done this for several years and have been very succesfull now to my best knowledge they are repositioning that ship and they havent announce other to take her place. I think it would be a hit .The people here like the Fun ships and this days many people dont have time to take long cruises.Tell Ruben(Write it) Hola from a compatriota y que tenemos que comerle los dulces a RCCL. He is going to understand
Hi John-
By the time you read this you will have arrived in the U.S. so WELCOME TO AMERICA! We are very happy to hear that Alan is doing well. Please tell him that there is not a day that goes by that we don’t think about him. Our thoughts and prayers will continue. Safe travels for both you and Heidi. One thing is true about you guys, you don’t let any grass grow under your feet.
By the way – Remember our son Brad who was in the Congo for 3 weeks and now is home for just as long; that we wrote that his suitcases were lost going to the Congo – well they finally found the suitcases – but they have not arrived yet. So far the suitcases have been on a 6 week vacation. Lynn and Mike
John and Heidi
So glad to hear that your trip home was safe, although somewhat delayed and such. I hope your meetings in Miami go well and that Heidi enjoys time with her Mom.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Med cruise with you on October 4th. We checked into the crossing on the Splendor, but it is sold out already…a year in advance, if you can imagine that.
Anyways, I am glad Alan is doing well and we pray for his quick and complete recovery after his next procedure. You and Heidi take care and we are looking forward to cruising with you again in the future. Our next cruise is on the Pride in January and we can hardly wait!!
All the best to you
Sue
Hi John,
I must agree with Nanette, even two words from you can put a smile on my face for the day.
I am thrilled to hear the good news about Alan. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
Do you miss Hedi yet? Careful how you answer that.
Hope you get a lot out of the meetings and the days go by fast so you can be back home.
Susan
hi john
tell the big shots,,,,change some ports from tampa sailings,,,,we need a change,,,bad,,,
have fun
tom & jane
Hi John,
Hope you have a nice, safe flight across the pond.
Thoughts with Alan as he prepares for his next procedure.
Take care and good luck with meetings,
David
Hey John and welcome to our wonderful state. I hope all goes well with the big guys and you get to have fun at your bb game. I’m glad to hear about Alan. He’s in my prayers always. Tell Heidi to have fun with her Mom . Let us know how everything goes soon! Love and hugs.
Leasa
Hi John: We flew British Airways to and from for our cruise. It was an experience for us. I hope yours is much more EASY than ours was.
Speak up at the Miami meetings. You have the best information to share: straight from the bloggers. It is important.
SewingNut
John I’m not going to say anything about the basketball game tonight because I don’t want my cabin downgraded to 1A instead of upgraded. But I did tell you what was going to happen. Did you go to the game? I watched it looking for you at courtside but you must have been up in the owners suite. How did your meeting go today?
“BIG” ED
AHEM……Good Morning John and Heidi,
Guess what happened in Miami last night?? “My Boys” beat “Your Boys” by 11 points. Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. If you would like to read a recap here is the website: http://www.nba.com/pistons. We seem to be off to a very nice start. Great game too. Have a wonderful day and see you soon
Joan
Hi John,
Can’t wait to hear what you have to say about the meetings at Carnival HQ.
I was a bit dissappointed when I heard that Carnival was going to name there two new 130k ton ships Carnival Dream and Magic. I wish Carnival would put a bit more thought into it than to simply copy the names of Disney ships. What’s up with that?
Hello again
I hope you made your trip this time with out any problems…… well I know how I am typing to…… with fewer issues than normaly befall you. I have the pictures link on my blog ……. hoping the links work right……
wish you well and Heidi too
Heidi-Beth
Hi John,
Hope your meetings are going well and you are letting everyone know how many loyal Carnival bloggers there are who think you deserve an Aston Martin for everything you do.
Seriously, enjoy your time here. I hope the tropical storm didn’t cause too many problems in Miami. It’s almost time for me to leave for the weekend, so enjoy everyone.
Regards,
Carol
hey john
did the big shots get you your ASTON MARTIN ????
tom & jane
Hope all is going well in Miami. Was the Aston Martin waiting for you at the airport, or did they make a big presentation during the meeting?
I’m sure you are anxious to get home to Heidi and then focus on Alan’s surgery.
Waiting patiently for your next blogy thing.
Take care,
Lori (and Tom)
AMBER ALERT: Missing “DON” John Heald. Last seen heading for a Family meeting in Miami. Description: Short, round, gray headed and speaks with funny accent. If you have any tips as to his whereabouts please DO NOT call the FBI they can’t even find Hoffa.
“BIG” ED
I wondered if you knew who will be the CD on the Carnival Legends Dec. 16th? Also, I have a nephew who juggles very well and was wondering how he might get an interview for a cruise line? Thanks! Chris
John, will you be staying on the Freedom here in Florida until it goes back to Europe (if that’s its schedule)? We would like to book on one of your cruises. Have sailed with you before. Elizabeth and Big Al (“wooden dick”). Remember the goose? Allen has just come out of 3-1/2 months on life support. Getting back to some kind of normal and we would like to cruise but don’t think he could handle the bloggers cruise just yet. Please advise your schedule if you can. Thanks. Elizabeth and (Allen) Knight
So where is your next ship and when?
John we sailed with you on the Glory to St. Thomas and St. Martin a few years ago. It was absolutely THE BEST cruise that we have taken with Carnival. We keep going on cruises hoping to have the fun, laughter and good times we had on the cruise with you as CD. But alas it is not to be found so far. We just returned from our second cruise of the year and found it lacking. I was talking to some other cruisers on the cruise we returned from Sat. and they had taken cruises that you had been on. They also can’t find one that is the equivalent of the one we took with you as CD. If you ever get back to the USA , hopefully we will find out in enough time to be able to sail with you.
What was it Winston said………..YABBA DABBA DO???????? Do you remember?
GIGGLE