Nothing has happened………….nothing…………for the first time this year I have nothing to write about.
Good Morning, its 9:45am and I sit here thinking about what to write and honestly this has the potential of becoming the most boring blog in the world……….ever.
Yesterday, I did not leave the apartment. I sat, I watched TV, I cooked myself beans on toast for lunch and had Indian food delivered for dinner. I didn’t speak to anyone except my parents, Alan and Heidi. The phone didn’t ring and even my raspberry e mail machine thingy was quiet………..the apartment was still……it was like living in a monastery ………. and it was Thursday! So, what therefore can I write about ……….the answer is nothing.
Good night
Your friends
John and Heidi
OK, just kidding. I will answer some questions and comments in a minute but I just though of one subject I wanted to discuss with you………….and that is boxing………….I know……..that surprised you didn’t it…………boxing.
Tonight, I am going out on the town with my mate Danny and we are going to a boxing match. Coming along with us is our friend Frank Bruno. Frank is one of the nicest, funniest and most friendly people I have ever met…………oh yes; he was also Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. He held this title some years ago before eventually losing to one Mike Tyson. Frank is one of our most endearing sports stars and always has time to speak to fans. He cruised with us on the Carnival Liberty and he had a wonderful time.
Anyway, we are off to this boxing match and for me it will be the first time I have ever watched a match live and I am a little unsure if it will be something I will enjoy. We will have ringside seats and although the experience of watching basketball up close and personal was incredible, I am wondering if I will feel the same when I see two men punching the crap out of each other. I will of course let you know how it goes.
OK, let’s do some Q and A starting with the last few from the blog called The Rough and the Smooth. To skip the Q & A, click here.
CHRIS B – Chris. I got the website and it looks great. Please can you tell your nephew that I have asked Chris Prideaux to have a look at the site and he in turn will get in contact with him……….I wish him good luck. Have a wonderful cruise and I look forward to hearing your report when you return. Bon Voyage.
LINDA HERNACKI – Just a quick note to say have a wonderful cruise and I truly hope that the next time you walk up the gangway I will be with you.
CAROL SCHOENBERGER – George Solano is indeed the Cruise Director on the Carnival Imagination. In fact, look out next week for an interview with my mate Miles Willis who is the Hotel Director onboard and he will be telling us all about the brilliant new innovations following her time in dry dock. Good luck with the packing, have a wonderful cruise and my best to you and Slinky.
TERESA AND PAUL B – Its funny that toilet paper has become a major talking point on this blog……still……..quality paper though as I discovered is very important. I have been watching a lot of television the past few days and unlike America and Canada Carnival has no TV advertising commercial wise here in the UK. I wish we would though, give me a camera and 30 seconds of air time and I truly think I could help persuade my fellow countrymen to try Carnival. I don’t want to take them away from our sisters …P & O, Ocean Village, Princess which are brands they feel comfortable with ………oh no……it’s the people who see the commercials for the “dark side” that I wish would come and try us. …..maybe one day. Anyway, stay warm over there and thanks so much for taking the time to post and for all your kind words.
NOREEN – How wonderful to hear from you and firstly may I say a big thank you for your kind reflections of our cruise together on the Carnival Liberty. I see you recently tried NCL and it was interesting to read that you had mixed feelings about the Freestyle Dining thingy. In a recent survey on the blog thingy I noticed that although it defiantly has some fans that many people prefer as do you having the same dinner companions each and every meal. I have to agree and unless you get some irritating person who talks non-stop with his mouth full and shoots lightly buttered pieces of lobster upon you then I think you are right. I was happy to hear that you are coming HOME and returning to Carnival when you cruise on the Carnival Miracle. I know you will have a wonderful time and I wish I could be there with you. All the best and watch out for low flying pieces of lobster.
JERI GREEN – You know, after everything else that has happened we have forgotten about the awful storm season that happened in 2004. I see though that you experienced the full force of Hurricane Charlie down there in Port Charlotte and that you are still in a recovery mode as you attempt to rebuild. How are things now and please know that we all send you our very best. Maybe you can let us know through another posting what happened and how you and your community are continuing to return the area to its former glory. My best wishes to you and the family.
We now move to Questions and Comments from the Blog called an Eggcellent Evening.
DWA 76 – Yep “scary” as you said is a good word. Petrol (Gas) has always been more expensive this side of the pond but its crazy now. I see NCL and others have also added fuel supplements now as well…….typical……….Carnival sets a trend…….others follow………oh well. I am now a major Eggs Benedict fan and although it will be sometime before I get to eat them again I doubt that when I do they will be as good as the Walsley in London…………unless of course I go to a Waffle House. Hope all is well David and many thanks for all you do to support the blog.
LINDSEY B – I am indeed enjoying my time off and as I mentioned above yesterday was the first day in many months when I did …………absolutely nothing. You asked about the Carnival Triumph going into dry dock and getting upgrades etc. I don’t know when this is planned for but let me ask PA 007 who will do some snooping for me and I will let you know as soon as I hear from our Super Spy. Thanks Lindsey and please keep reading the blog thingy.
TAMMIE – Yep, the yelling thing at the restaurant really surprised me. the last time I had seen one like that was in New York which I am told is common. However, in London I was surprised that everyone felt it necessary to make sure that every table knew what they had done that day and who was being unfaithful and with whom…………that by the way was indeed one of the subjects that three ladies were discussing at the table behind me……..so………if Brandon is reading this………..your wife is having an affair with Rick her personal trainer…………..oops. Meeting Burt Reynolds was fantastic and it seems that he is ageless…………….but not as good looking is George Hamilton. Thanks Tammie and all the best.
SUE GROHOL – Welcome Home Sue and I am so sorry that the mystery of the disappearing suitcase has only just been resolved now your TA cruise is over. I am though happy that having our pre cruise bloggers party helped introduce you to other bloggers whom it seems you befriended for the entire cruise. It was great to meet you and the girls and my only wish is that I could have been there longer with you all. I was humbled and so thankful when I read that you had lit a candle in Florence for Alan ……..whatever you and the other bloggers have been doing is working as he seems to be getting stronger everyday……..again…..here comes the word thank you…….its a small word but said from the heart. I hope the jet lag you and the girls are suffering has gone and the only known cure is to book another Carnival cruise ASAP. Next time though we have to have the whole cruise together. Heidi will look forward to receiving her gift and we both wish you and the family much happiness.
PEANUTS – I hope the Pistons are doing better than the Heat. I do think however that we are waiting a few weeks to give teams a false sense of security and then make a late and dramatic run all the way to the Championship………….a boy can dream can’t he. Take care Joan and thanks for everything.
BIG ED – Thanks OATTCD and your name badge is ready and waiting…….being of fuller figure I decided not to give you a regular size name badge but instead you will be wearing a sandwich board as you walk around the ship……….one side will have your title the other side will advertise bloggers event……it could be the start of a new career. What do you think?
SOUTHERNDREAMS – Great to hear from you Bonnie and my thanks to Jon for printing the blogs out while you were on the ship. Heidi will be here on Monday and I will start taking photos to add to new blogs as I don’t know how to use the camera and have no clue how to stick them onto an e-mail to slap on the blog. Send our best to Charlie and as always it is great to hear from you.
MIKE L – Are you inviting me for breakfast mate?
SUZANN – Thanks Suzann. You know how much I miss Heidi and we both miss you and Robert very much.
ALAN AND CHRIS – I enjoy most of my food twice; I get that from my Dad. Wish you were here, I had curry last night.
NANETTE – Yep, Hondas are wonderful cars but I guess I was secretly hoping that some mysterious blogger would buy me an Aston Martin. You are correct that getting paid in dollars and living in a country where the money is worth only half is difficult indeed. Maybe one day we will live elsewhere but for now I need to be here. How are the family, how are you? Heidi and I send our kindest regards and we shall see you soon. Muchos hugos en mucho nachos por favor.
KATHY KROLL – Yep, Burt is alive and well and actually looking very good indeed. He was friendly and shook my hand and seemed interested in hearing about my job. You must have met many famous people when you worked in Vegas………..do you have any favourites? Great to hear from you again Kathy.
BRUNO AND JOANNE – Welcome home to you both and I can picture your Thanksgiving table now. Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pumpkin pie, spotted dick and your solid gold plastic trophy. I may come round for dinner…….can I have a leg please? I am so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time and please don’t let it be too long before we see you again. Happy Thanksgiving.
NICO R – Yep, petrol is unbelievable and to think I want to drive an Aston or a Bentley! Looks like it’s the bus for me. Hope all is well mate.
AMOR AND LOU – I am really happy to hear you liked Todd so much. He is a great guy and has all the attributes to be the best CD Carnival has ever had. Lost luggage continues to be a major concern to travelers in this day and age as you discovered yourselves but don’t worry I am sure the dance instructors never noticed. I am sorry I could not be with you………..maybe next time. All the best until then.
CANUCK CRUISER – PA 007 is on the case and although pretty secret I am asking our very own 007 to see if he/she can tell us the schedule of upgrades and refits due to be carried out in the next few years……..come on lets all sing the bond theme to encourage PA 007………der de de der der de de de der de de de der. Thanks for all the kind words and I am indeed enjoying my time off immensely. I hope all is well and go Cowboys.
LFTTNSFCF – Jon, this title is no good anymore now you have returned from the TA cruise on the Carnival Freedom. I therefore bestow upon you your new blogger name.
ISMTSFPBLTCFALFTTNCCTTWJ – I STILL MISS THE SMOKE FREE PARADISE BUT LOVED THE CARNIVAL FREEDOM AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT CARNIVAL CRUISE THIS TIME WITH JOHN. How’s about that then! Best to Mrs. ISMTSFPBLTCFALFTTNCCTTWJ and all your comment on the brilliant Vatican tour is indeed well noted. Hope your back is ok. Cheers mate.
LAUREN – UMMMMMMM……..yes. However if I look like Burt Reynolds when I am 109 I will be happy. Hope you are happy and thanks for the fun posting.
KEVIN – There you are mate. I had wondered where you had been. I new you would enjoy seeing the menu and the restaurant really was fantastic. My friends The Bentleys are coming to London soon and I hope that I can take them there to say thank you for taking me to the restaurant in South Beach. Thanks for the tips on cooking Eggs Benedict and when the Mrs. gets home I hope I can persuade her to try making them for me. Wish you were here though…………can you open a restaurant in London ……….Gordon Ramsey could do with some competition. Thanks again mate, enjoy the Aston and think of me when you start her up.
OK, have to stop there and will continue with questions and comments from KATHIE, INEZ, CLINTON, KAREN, SAM LLOYD (HI SAM) PAULA, GLORIA, DON AND CAROLYN, CAROL, RAY AND SHARON next time.
Tonight I will be at the boxing match which by the way includes something called Celebrity Boxing. This is when two celebrities (I wont name them because they are only famous here in the UK) but they are fighting each other for charity. The event will be shown live on television because it is part of BBC television’s CHILDREN IN NEED TELETHON. I understand you have a similar one in America with Jerry Lewis and tonight the entire evening’s programs are produced to raise money for children all over the world. I will be donating some money this evening and I hope millions of others do as well. At the beginning of the blog I used the word nothing………well the children who we will try and help tonight really understand the word nothing and I hope by the end of the evening that nothing has been changed to …………something.
So, time to go and get ready for the Celebrity Boxing Match. Even though it is for a great cause these two “personalities ” are apparently taking this very seriously and will be looking to knock the other out. This leads me to think that we should maybe incorporate this into our industry and have various executives take on each other in the ring………for charity of course. Here then is the lineup for the cruise industries first ever charity boxing match
CARNIVAL’S JOHN ” THE HIT MAN ” HEALD
VS
FATIMA ” THE HOSE ” TYSON
Seconds out………..round one
Goodnight
Your friends
John and Heidi
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My Favorite !
Although I never had the pleasure of working with her, my idol was Juliet Prowse! We did spend our very first anniversary at the (then )brand new original MGM Grand in Vegas, 12-73, Cafe Gigi with Juliet sitting right across from our table. I didn’t know whether or not to look lovingly at my husband or watch Juliet all through dinner! It was a toss up!!
I was in rehearsal at the MGM at the time for Hallelujah Hollywood. My friend Sal did get to dance in her act.
Kathy and Paul ( PS our 35th anniversary is next month ! )
PPS- Mary Ure did cook Irish stew for us and her husband Robert Shaw while Lee (Paul) was doing The Sting.
Hello, John,
I hope your friend Mr. Bruno never lost an ear (or anything else) to Mike Tyson. He’s a nasty dude! So who won the match you went to tonight? Did they raise a lot of money for the children? They should have let you be the referee…you would surely have brought in the big bucks, er, pounds. Or do you use Euros now that the French president is becoming our friend, and by osmosis, a friend to the British?
Do you miss the sea yet? And all the activity? Goodness, you must be chewing your nails with boredom. Especially with Heidi away.
Hope all is well with you, Heidi, both your families and Alan and his family. Looking forward to your next post.
Myra
i am picturing you and fatima boxing! ha ha ha (she has a hose in her hand, watch out john!)
i loved meeting the fellow bloggers. i have a photo that jon gave me in my mailbox thingy one day. i will get prince charlie to scan it and i will put it on my blog. but jon took the photo so he is not in it. what a great bunch!!! i so wish you and heidi could have crossed with us. it was a lovely cruise, truly…
hope she gets home soon too!
smiles, bonnie and prince charlie
John if that job comes with an upgrade to a suite I accept the job. At least the sandwich board will cover that thong everyone wants to see me in.
There is now a bounty out for pictures or film of the minute the two of us meet for the first time on the Bloggers Cruise. I wont say who has done this but she lives in PR and wont be on the bloggers cruise. So to avoid the Paparazzi I need your help getting on the ship early on the 19th. I will be in Miami the night before so I can be at the ship as early as you want me to be.
Mrs. Big Ed is waiting for pictures of your home. I told her they will come after Heidi gets home and picks up all your BOXERS.
“BIG” ED Konefe
63 days till we meet
Hi John,
By the time you get this, you may be reading it from the dog house……….Monday’s not far away. Seriously, I bet Heidi will be so glad to see you that even the ruined couch can’t land you in the dog house.
Thought I’d let you know that Carnival Freedom cruisers are really missing you. There have been a couple of reviews on Cruise Critic’s Carnival board of the Freedom’s first Miami cruise. One reviewer said he wished he had a nickle for every time someone asked Todd where John was. Said if that were the case, he would have money enough for another cruise. He even contacted Todd to encourage him to keep his chin up regarding all the “John” comments.
Isn’t it wonderful to have a day doing nothing? But, you’ll really begin to enjoy yourself once Heidi gets home & you two can have some well deserved time to yourselves.
Nothing better than fight night…It is wonderful you know people of such greatness…You also give a new meaning to being Hosed….
Stay Safe,
FrankC
New Orleans
Splendor
8/30/2008
John, unless the Bloggers that are going on the Bloggers Cruise get their name on my ROLL CALL or on Carnival Connections that sandwich board is the only way they will know what is going on during the Bloggers Cruise. Nobody will know their t- shirt shirt sizes so they may be putting the 3x body in a small t-shirt. They wont know the plans of the Evil Bloggers.
So get on my ROLL CALL here;
http://ekonefe.wordpress.com/2007/08/07/bloggers-cruise-roll-call/
Or go to BLOGGERS CRUISE on right near the top and click on “already booked” and fill out the form. If you did that already go to Carnival Connections and get on the “YES” list.
“BIG” ED
Hi John,
Sounds like you are enjoying your time off. Even Thursdays without Heidi…. lol. Well just make sure you get the underwear picked up off the bathroom floor before she gets home on Monday.
We have a busy week ahead of us with Thanks Giving celebration at my parents house. We will also welcome the new bear cub, Corbin, in a proper celebration with the entire family present as well as Carl’s birthday. Then repeat the same thing thing at our home on Friday with Carl’s children. It sure is hard to get two family’s together sometimes… but the extra Turkey and fixins is wonderful!!! Come join us for Turkey, Spotted Dick and diet root beer. Yes, they will all be aplenty here.
After all that, it will be a rush to get packed in between our work schedules. We leave the 28th for Port Canaveral. We will visit friends there for a few days before we board the Carnival Glory on the first. We will be bringing a bear for Wee Jimmy with us and look forward to meeting him.
Just one question John, what kind of beans did you eat on toast? SF Jelly Beans????
Take care and Hello to Heidi and Alan!
Barb
John,
I would love to open a place in London it’s been a dream of mine for a very long time to have a international chain. I actually know Gordon Ramsey rather well. I did a apprenticeship in one of his restaurants here in New York City after I got out of college. He is a total A&$e but very good at what he does. I’ll give him that. Speaking of cooking I have a great event that I am catering in a few weeks here in New York City. I am working with a very good friend of mine from Gusto in NYC at the James Beard Foundation House. We are preparing the 7 fishes like every Italian around the world use to do on Christmas eve some still do. Just to wet your appetite a bit we are making Smoked Swordfish and Caponata Crostini, Baccala Fritters, Truffled Aranvini and that is just the apetizers. For dinner I am preparing the Zuppa Di Pesce- Spicy shellfish soup and Polipetti alla Griglia – Grilled baby octopus with velery and olives. And finally Tonno alla Livornese – Pan seared tuna with Tomato, cipollini onions and black olives. And of course a few deserts the only one I’m preparing is a Semi-frozen Orange-Lemon Mousse. I have to tell you most of my time is spent preparing chicken parmigiana veal parmigiana. So this is very exciting for me And of course all the money being raised from the event is being donated to charity to help buy presents for under-privileged children in new york and Italy. Should be a great evening I’ll report more when I can, about the event. And John really you need to get to New York soon so you can experance all the greed that the holidays cause here. It makes me sick. Things that people can sell for $20us they are selling now for $50us just because they can. Anyway please come visit with Heidi so I can take you for dinner one night to one of the best places in NYC.
Cheers mate
Best to Heidi and Alan and of course Mum and Dad
Your Friend
Kevin
PS The Aston is now parked in the garage for the winter.
I put 20 dollars (well, Euros I suppose) on you John–after that experience I’m sure you have some built up anger for Fatima….if she only knew what she had coming….haha.
Indian food delivery….wow wish we had that in this area.
John,
I’m anxious to hear your recount of the boxing match. I have been to a few in Vegas, and cheered and closed my eyes (as a sympathetic female) as blows connected… But in the end, they both get up and only one raises his hands in the air as victor. I hope that was “your man.”
I attend many fundraising events. It does all go to worthy causes and I’m so grateful that I can help in what ever small way. Just Friday night, I kept bidding at a charity auction for a dinner for 10, with skeet shooting and a wildlife game tour, and golf. I did not win the bid, but I was glad to help raise it. (Even for charities, unfortunately, I have a limit in my pocketbook.) In the end, I gave a donation instead.
This week is Thanksgiving over here, with many turkey dinners, gathered families, and rival football games. It’s a great time to be thankful for what we have and even sometimes for what we don’t have… John, thank you for reminding us to be a giving person. Charity events, supporting our military and veterans, helping others in the family and outside our family, seeking out those in need we can help, etc.
We’ll take bets and pledges on your CARNIVAL’S JOHN ” THE HIT MAN ” HEALD VS FATIMA ” THE HOSE ” TYSON and have a GREAT time!!! Just tell us when and where! My confidence is in YOU!!!
Best Regards,
Kirsten
Just got back from 10 days on Emerald P. Wanted to comment on how organized and easy disembark was. As a veteran of many CCL and HAL cruises–you guys could learn from your buddies. Normally that last contact with the cruise leaves a bad taste in everyones mouth. This time I left the ship on a hi note.
I also continue for a “corporation wide ” reward program for people like us who use several of your lines , dependent on itinerary etc. We’ve done 14 Carn. corp cruise in 6 years, with 3 more booked. Cheers!
Good morning, John. Larry and I hope you enjoyed the boxing match. I have never been to a live fight andf have my doubts that I would like it even though we do watch boxing on tv.
Thanks for asking about our experiences and recovery from Hurricane Charlie of 2004. Larry likens it to boot camp – it was an interesting experience but one he never wants to repeat. We live on a small 6 acre ranch 10 miles out of Punta Gorda,FL. Charlie went right over our house as Larry, myself, two Airedale Terriers, and three cats hunkered in a walk in closet with a mattress against the door. Our daugher, adult grandson,one dog, one cat and two birds took shelter in an interior hallway. Our horses had to fend for themselves outside! A huge oak tree was uprooted and fell against the wall where Larry and I were but did not break through. After the storm we found the horses okay, a tree in our pool, the pool cage gone, over twenty trees down and of course, many of the trees fell across and broke the fences. Our roof was still on but damaged. Blue tarps took care of many roofs in our community for months. We had no electricity or water for days but had supplies and generators ready so we were in better shape than many others.
Now everthing is back to normal -minus trees. The town of Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda are getting back to normal. We still look at empty spaces and say,”What used to be there?” Punta Gorda is still waiting to get one hotel rebuilt and the downtown shopping area is still a parking lot. But we feel blessed to have as much progress as we have.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving – that U.S. not Canadian holiday. Jeri
John,
You had me going there for a moment…I really thought you were not going to post anything!
It’s nice to hear that you are relaxing and leading the life of a somewhat “normal” person; although that is not a word I can imagine anyone uses to describe you often. More like, “extraordinary”,”hilarious” come to mind.
I asked this before, but maybe you missed it..how long does it take for something to get from Miami to you in the UK? The holidays are upon us and I would like to send something to you and Heidi.
You must be so happy that she will be home tomorrow, even if you will have to spend a few hours in the doghouse for the couch incident. At least now you maybe you will have some decent toilet paper.
How is Alan? As always, thoughts and prayers go out to he and his family.
Only 62 more days! Wanna give us just a hint of what we can expect????
elaine
JOHN,
I knew better than to think you would NEVER have nothing to say!! ( I recognize that trait, because I see it in myself also!) How was the boxing match? Well, I won’t keep you reading since Heidi comes home tomorrow and I’m sure you have a lot of cleaning and picking up to do. Make sure the seat is down on the toilet, the sinks and counter tops clean, and the table washed off! Those are the 3 things I always notice when I get home from being gone several days or more. If those are done, she will be less likely to notice the little things, like the stain on the couch. I’m sure you can’t wait to see her again, and she you! Now you will be able to enjoy every day as if it was Thursday! Enjoy each other’s company and make the most of every day! It’s probably only a memory of what it is like to spend 24 hours a day together and not be working! Will talk to you next time you have a chance to blog! By the way, please give us an update on Alan. Thanks! My best to you, Alan, and WELCOME HOME HEIDI! Sheryl
My money is on t”The hit man”….After beans on toast and a lonely Thursday I am sure to win the $$. Bless you for your charity work. What is going on with the walk on the blogger’s cruise? Carnival connections blog is very slow and frustrating to post on. Hope we don’t hear from you for a few days as you and Heidi enjoy each other for awhile.
Yours,
Kap(Kathie)
Just wanted to let you know I have been reading your blogs for months now. i love them… thanks for posting. I am a travel agent and in 2 months I am going to try my first Carnival cruise. I am very excited about it. I have toured the Carnival Spirit and loved the look. I am sailing on the sister ship (Carnival Pride) and can’t wait to be on it. We have a great DSM and they do a great job of promoting Carnival. I am looking forward to adding one more cruise to my list of many that I have tried out. Maybe someday I will be on one that you will be on… that would be fun. Thanks again for your time to the blogger community.
Stefani
John I just wanted to drop you a line and say hi I proposed to my now wife in 2001 and you where the cruise director on the Triump i think that was the ship It was during the past cruiser party when i proposed to her I got to tell you out of the 8 cruises Ive been on you where the best cruise director glad to see you doing well
thanks again
pat&penny
Welcome Home Heidi!
I know John was really looking forward to having you home. Now, finally, you two can begin your real vacation together. Enjoy and I’ll talk with you later.
Linda
Hi John, It has been a while since I have posted anything. I hope that your vacation is going well. It must seem odd to have so much quiet when you are used to so much activity. I have booked a trip to go and see Nate in March. He is currently on the Elation and seems to like it quite well. Say hello to Heidi and as always Alan continues to be in my prayers…..hope he is doing well.
Hi mate!! I wrote you about a week ago. But I know you are enjoying being home. Not much happening here at the county jail. The inmates will have turkey for Thanksgiving. No 24 hour passes given out here. Hope you are well!!
Rosco P. Coltrane
Sheriff
John,
Sounds like a good day, wish I had free time like that. Good time to catch up on some much needed sleep.
-BIGMIKE
Big ED:
Maybe Heidi will help me and she will take the video or photos of that memorable moment. I know she wont want to miss it either.
Remember that I get to see John and Heidi first
Heidi!!
Welcome home!!!! Enjoy your vacation together. See you soon amiga (sooner than Big ED) JA!
John;
Hola!! Family is doing fine. Thank You.My father’s operation has been postpone because an emergency in the doctors family.We dont know right now when it is going take place.The only bad thing is that my brothers and sister has come from the USA to be at the operation and maybe they wont be in it. Anyway…… Muchos huggos en muchos nachos (whatever that means LOL)
Nani
Hi John,
We just got off the Pride with Jeff Bronson. It is a beautiful ship. We sailed with you on the Triumph and it was the best cruise we have ever had because of Mary and her not so little lamb. We can not wait to book another cruise hopefully with you as our cruise director. My question is are you going to be on a boat in the future besides the blog cruise in Jan.? My two sisters and a friend go every year on a cruise. My friend is writing a book Three sisters and me out at sea and she really needs another chapter. Hope to here from you soon.
A fan,
Karen
We like Shawn Bussey too. Both of them are very good at what they do and they are the first CD’s we know who do not sound British. We look forward to sailing with you and Heidi as we are again scheduled to give dance lessons on the Splendor’s first TA crossing next year. Hopefully there would be no more lost luggage.
Good evening Mr. Heald. I really think that Heidi had better come home soon. You need to get better food into you. You just need the tender loving care of you wife to get you back. How is Alan doing and when he is going to have the second operation? I think of him always. May I say something personally? I have always felt that boxing was deplorable. Men hitting each other especially at their heads made me sick. I guess two brain operations would make you feel that way. I’m sorry. I hope to read you newest post soon. Ciao my friend.
Paul F. Pietrangelo
John, sometimes the best times are the quiet time. Enjoy the peace…
Hi,
How were the fights? I remember Frank Bruno during his title reign. Very impressive.
Its nice that things have been so quiet for you. Considering how many people are always looking for you or asking you things on the ship when in port, out with your wife, etc. It’s nice to have a break from it.
Glad you’re having a good time on your extended holiday.
Stay warm!
David
How was the boxing match? I’m a huge fan and have tried many times to get seats in Vegas-unfortunately the price for tickets is outrageous!
John,
We honeymooned with you across the Atlantic in April 2006 to Rome. Well, not with you, but on your ship. You are very attentive to your guests needs. My wife requested a galley tour, which had been stopped due to the bug going around on some other cruise lines in 2005. You arranged for the ship to offer the galley tours again, which we thoroughly enjoyed (and bought several cookbooks). It was a great cruise and you had made it spectacular.
I read in one of your posted answers that you will be on the Freedom Jan & Feb 2008 and then move to the Splendor. I checked the Splendors posted schedule and the first cruise available is July 2008, the best I can tell. For our second anniversary we booked the Freedom for the Caribbean in April 2008 specifically because you were the CD scheduled. Now I think I am dissappointed. Can you tell us if you will be on the Freedom in April 2008?
Sincerly,
Hooked On Cruises