Thursday, December 20th, 2007...11:48 am
Christmas Morning with DJ John
I want to share a moment of horror with you all. I woke up this morning and as I was shaving I looked in the mirror and during the night I have developed a full head of hair…………in my nose. I couldn’t believe it. I have never noticed hair in my nose before but this morning I have a small furry animal living in my nostrils. Now, you go through life thinking that your body knows what the heck it’s doing but why has it decided that my nose needs an afro. Anyway, I spent a good ten minutes plucking hairs from my nose this morning and it’s a sure sign that I am getting old……………….I am going to put them on eBay by the way………..bidding starts at $100.
Good Morning from a very cold and frosty England. We had a great time in the Holland and it’s always special for Heidi to spend time with her family. We will spend Christmas here in England and then will spend the New Year celebrations in Holland. Oh, by the way, the next time we go we are taking the car with us and that means we are going on a Ferry from the UK to Hoek van Holland which takes seven hours. We get a cabin and have splashed out and paid an extra £25 for a suite ……………….I can only imagine how this will be and of course I shall share my experiences of our brave adventures with you.
OK, in a moment I am going to hand you over to Heidi who will take over the blog for a few minutes as I want what happened to her told in her own words? So, let’s set the scene.
Any non-U.S. citizen that works on a cruise ship or private yacht based from the United States must apply for a visa. This seafarer’s visa is called a C1/D1 and unfortunately Heidi’s visa expired last year. Now, the reason we did not renew it was that we have been in Europe on the Carnival Liberty and Carnival Freedom where, because Heidi is from a European Union member country, no visa is required. Now, because we are returning to the US for the Bloggers cruise and beyond we need to get the Mrs. a visa………………this means a trip to the America………………….well……………………by that I mean the American Embassy in the heart of West London.
Yesterday morning our journey started with a short drive to the railway station to take the train. Driving in London is a nightmare and personally I would rather kiss a camel’s bottom or work for RCI than drive in London………………..hopefully those to statements show you just how bad the driving situation in London is. So, it was a train journey for us and 50 minutes later we arrived in Liverpool Street Station. This is the major station that supplies transport to the south of England and the final shots of Mission Impossible 1 were filmed there starring of course my look a like Tom Cruise. We then took a taxi to Grosvenor Square where the Embassy is located. Now, we should have taken a tube but Heidi does not like tunnels or being enclosed so instead of a £3 tube train ride that was me paying £20 each way for taxis………………………bugger.
So, we drove through the heart of London past the area where I first had a job working as a Lloyds Insurance Broker, through the heart of the city, past Trafalgar Square and then into the West End. Sometimes I forget how amazing London is and wherever you look a huge and important slice of history is right in front of you……………it’s a great city.
Anyway, we arrived at the United States Embassy and before you admire the huge eagle statue which sits atop the roof or the massive Stars and Stripes Flag fluttering in the breeze the first thing you realise is that this has to be one of the most secure areas in the world and of course it has to be. Now, some of the security measures included that only the Visa applicant could enter which meant I had to say goodbye to Heidi as she passed the various security measures in disappeared inside the vast buildings.
What happened next………………well for that, here is the Mrs.
Hello Everyone. It’s been a while since I have written, but after I returned from applying for my Visa, I told John I had to write about it in the next blog.
After various security checks outside you arrive in this huge building. I wasn’t sure what to expect as the last time I applied for a VISA was in 1996, just after John and I met and I went off for my first adventure on board the Carnival Destiny. Then, I was still living with mum and dad and went to the American Embassy in Amsterdam. Of course, times have changed and I prepared myself for a longer wait than in 1996. After arriving inside the building you are given a number and then you take a seat in a large waiting area.
Sitting there, you listen to a voice who tells the crowd which number to come forward to which desk. I met one crewmember from South Africa. He was applying for a VISA for the first time and patience wasn’t his middle name. Just like me and a few others, he had filled out his forms with pen and unfortunately this wasn’t accepted. We got the chance to re-do this on one of the computers set up for this purpose. Me, thinking: “Wow, that’s actually great service, they could have just sent you back and this would have cost a lot of time and maybe you would have missed your appointment because of this.” Him, thinking: “*&^%$£%, and more.” And that is one thing that is not advisable in this situation. I hope he won’t treat the guests on the cruise ship he is about to work on like that.
Anyway, after the papers and my passport were handed in and fingerprints were taken, you are asked to wait until you get called to see a Consul Officer. I waited for about one and a half hours, had a bag of crisps and a soda and just watched everything that was going on around me which was very interesting as everybody has a different reason why they need a VISA, some for work, some to see their family and some to go and study in the U.S.A.
When I was called to see the officer for the interview, I walked up to the desk and met a very nice gentleman who had friendly smile on his face. He had obviously read my papers before I reached him and started to ask me a few questions. Then came the question: “What do you do on the ship?” I told him and then he said: “I see you are married to a Brit.” I said: “Yes, I am.” He then went on…….”What does he do?” I told him that John was the Senior Cruise Director for Carnival Cruise Lines. Then, he said:” He wouldn’t happen to be the famous John Heald, would he?”………………….GREAT, there I was, thinking this man smiled at me in such a kind way because I was nice to him, smiled at him and was polite to him……NO, all along, he had seen John’s name on my form next to the “married” question.
I said something under my breath which I can’t repeat here and then said: “Yes, that’s him, do you know him?”
Oh, and did he know him……he rambled on about his great time on board the Carnival Triumph in 1998 and his most recent European adventures on board the Carnival Liberty with us. So, there I was, chatting with this lovely man about cruise ships and all the great things he had done in various ports. I told him about our blog and if you read this sir, I am sorry that I didn’t get your name but thank you for being so kind and thank you for taking care of my VISA.
I walked out of the building with a big smile on my face. My husband, the “famous John Heald,” something to be very proud of……and I am.
So, there you go. I guess this is another example of the old adage of “you never know who is onboard.”…………………thanks mate for looking after my wife, come and sail with us again and let me look after you as you did her. Heidi told me also how embarrassed she was at the way the chap who was going to work for another cruise line treated the staff ……………I have a feeling his Visa may take some time to process………………if he gets one at all. One thing I have learned over the last few years is that kindness costs nothing and in the day and age we live in that deep breaths and lots of smiles and lashings of patience are the best weapons.
OK, time to answer more questions and comments from the David Dingle blog. Here we go. To skip the Q&A, click here.
BILL ZYDECOCRUISER – How wonderful that you are sailing on all the three cruises on the Carnival Splendor and we will for sure have lots of time to chat and eat! Now you asked about Fish and Chip shops in Amsterdam and I am sorry to report that there are none. There are however many delicacies I want you to try including the raw herring served in a roll and my favorite the special Dutch Fries called Flammse Frittes served with onions, mayonnaise and satay sauce………………..delicious and served with all these sauces the Dutch call this dish French Fries war………………………..let’s share some together. Merry Christmas mate.
FRANK C – OK, let me start by saying I was amused to read that you know of Paul Potts. He won a talent show here in the UK called The X Factor part of Simon Cowell productions. He used to be a mobile phone salesman (Paul Potts not Simon Cowell) and won the show with his stunning Tenor voice as he sung some of operas most challenging numbers. Anyway, he has obviously done very well if his fame has spread to the Big Easy. I checked to see if he is performing before the cruise but it seems his 2008 dates have yet to be confirmed…………..maybe we could get him to do a concert onboard? Now, as for the Supper Club on the Carnival Splendor and reservations for dinner, I will be taking those a month or so before the ship sails and promise faithfully you will get the time and date you require. Wishing you all a very happy holiday season and see you next year.
P.LETTORALE – Ah yes, London is a must-see venue and you are right that it can be very expensive place to stay. Now, before we talk about hotels let me give you my top ten must see locations within London and the area which you can pick and choose from for your three day pre Carnival Splendor cruise next year……………..Oh, I should point out that this is my own personal list and I am sure others may agree and disagree but here we go.
1. THE TOWER OF LONDON………………..an extraordinary step back in time and of course the Crown Jewels steals the show.
2. ST PAULS CATHEDRAL………………Probably the most stunning Cathedral in the world.
3. BUCKINGHAM PALACE…………….Take a tour of the most famous palace in the world. Don’t forget the Changing of the Guard at noon.
4. THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM………….Not probably but definitely the most incredible museum in the world.
5. THE BRITISH MUSEUM…………………Same as number 4.
6. THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT………….See where great British Prime Ministers such as Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Bl……ok Winston and Margaret have strolled through the corridors of power. Also Big Ben is right there as well.
7. HARRODS………….OK, I hate shopping and the prices are outlandish to say the least but there is nothing like this store anywhere and the Food Hall is a must see.
8. KEW GARDENS……… This is located just outside the city but the Royal Gardens are simply beautiful especially during the long hot British summer nights which should last between three and four days.
9. WESTMINSTER ABBEY………….The scene of Royal Weddings and of course the burial site of past British Monarchs.
10. Simpsons In the Strand…………….My favorite restaurant full of British Food from yesterday and the best Spotted Dick in the world.
As for hotels…….well you need to stay somewhere within central London and I know Carnival has some special rates for pre-cruise stays so I do suggest you give us a call. My favorite hotels are. My favorite hotels include the new Marriott near Oxford Street, Hilton on Park Lane which over looks Hyde Park and if money is no object than Claridges and The Dorchester are the ones that will provide you with a truly British experience. So, there you go and if you need anything else from me please let me know. Have a wonderful Christmas and see you soon.
BIG ED – Only a true friend like you would have noticed Heidi was indeed wearing pointed shoes which have on numerous occasions had a close encounter with bottom. Merry Christmas mate and my best to MBE.
INMN253 – The Bloggers cruise will soon be here and I would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and see you soon.
BLANCE AND DAVE – It sounds to me as though Dave is a very lucky man as your love for him was so evident in your posting. I am not sure what happened that made his last three years such unhappy or trying ones but if there is anything I can do to make the next three his best years ever……..I will………………Merry Christmas to you both.
CAROL SCHOENBERGER – Carol. Welcome home. I received your e-mail and was troubled to read of your concerns which I have forwarded to the director of guest relations………….stand by for an immediate response. I had heard that the moving of the cigar bar on the Imagination had been met with great praise and I think that this may be the way forward. Your Xmas gift is waiting anxiously to be opened on the 25th but although a personal thank you will be forthcoming here is one in advance…….THANK YOU. Bloggers 2009 cruise information will follow. I wanted to wish you Happy Holidays and for you to know that I am and always be here at your service.
JERI GREEN – You are not the first to give me a “bollocking ” which means a good telling off in Brit speak that I did not take a closer photo of Heidi’s dress which was unveiled to the general public on the Queen Victoria. This will be rectified when you see the dress in all its glory when we cruise with you on the Imagination. You asked if I would be having any stage time during that trip but unfortunately I will not but I am sure this will leave me lots of time to spend talking to folks like you. Until then I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season.
LONGIN 2 CRUISE – Heidi and I return those wonderful Christmas wishes to you and all your family.
JAKE SILVERBERG – Hello Mate. I read your posting which shows that even though you are only 11 years old you know more about ships than most adults, including me. You mentioned the Queen Victoria and the Vista Class ships and everything you wrote was all correct so I am giving you a big A PLUS and a Gold Star. I know you will have loads of fun on the Carnival Fascination and if you tell me when you sail and your cabin number I will leave a little surprise for you in the cabin. I have never had anyone tell me that I am their Idol before and therefore I making you President of the Junior John Heald Fan Club and for that you will need a special shirt and nametag which I will have for you when you sail next year. Please keep writing and have a wonderful holiday with your family. Cheers mate.
LOIS HAPPYCHRISTMASOWSKI – Don’t worry about not having a cabin number for the Bloggers Cruise yet. I will get it from you the week before or even from the manifest which I will have so all will be well. Heidi and I wish you very Happy Holidays a see you very, very soon.
MIKE L – Hello Big Mike, how are you? I am sorry if I did not reply to your last posting about a security position onboard. You asked about the job and although I am not in a position to write about pay structures for our Chief Security positions I can tell you that Carnival Corp considers Security to be vastly important on all our ships and in today’s world it goes way, way beyond asking a chap who may have had one drink too many to calm down. If you are truly interested in a position please let me know and I will point you in the right direction of our various family of companies who may consider having you join the team. I just thought, I have never interviewed anyone from our security department shoreside so maybe that is something I will do forthwith. Thanks for your patience mate with my reply and have a fantastic Christmas.
LINDA – MOM OF DJ – Thank you for the wonderful Christmas tree story and I know that you and DJ and the family will have a wonderful Christmas together. See you soon and give my best to your brilliant son.
MARK ROBERTSON – I checked with my mate Ken and your reservations are confirmed. Have a fantastic Christmas cruise and please tell Ken a very important message from me “NO SURRENDER”……………he will understand. Happy Christmas and bon voyage.
ALAN AND CHRIS – I have a huge box of gifts and cards to open which I am sure will include your kind and generous gifts from Boston. ……………is there some lobster from Legal Seafood as well? I have seen Christmas Vacation and I guess the Griswald family and I have a lot in common. I hope you and your family have a trouble free Christmas and I will be writing soon to express my thanks for the wonderful gifts.
JANFRWA – Janet, Phil and family thank you for all your kind words and Heidi was happy to know her tree is popular with the Huskies. Enjoy this wonderful holiday season and Merry Christmas.
JTODDINMAN – I know you told me not to respond but I could not do that after yet another wonderful poem. Ahhhhhhhhhhh Sabrina…………….what can I say. Anyway, I want to thank you for your amazing support of the blog and your kind and thoughtful gifts and of course your incomparable poems. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
SUSAN B – You will be happy to know that Mum will be OK as the entire Carnival Cruise Lines fleet carries Caffeine Free Diet Coke and Diet Sprite. I hope this will make her happy and talking of happy I want to wish the entire family a very Merry Christmas.
NENY – How I wish I could be there with you for what will be a wonderful Christmas cruise. Todd knows you are sailing and I am sure he will look after you. Can I have your cabin number please? It’s been a long time since we have seen each other and therefore I am truly sorry I will not get to sail with you…………..maybe next time. Merry Christmas Neny and have a wonderful cruise.
TERESA AND PAUL B – If this amazing all inclusive shore excursion which I have arranged for the Bloggers cruise is as popular vas I expect it to be then I am sure it is something that we can add to our permanent program. I know we won’t get to see you on this Bloggers Cruise but maybe if your daughter’s wedding does not break the bank then we will se you on the 2009 cruise. Have a wonderful Christmas and please keep reading the blog thingy.
CRUISIN SUE – Thank you for saying how much you enjoyed your interview with David Dingle. He truly is a smashing chap and I am proud that he gave his valuable time for the blog thingy interview. Now, you asked who the CD will be on the Carnival Pride and it will indeed be Jeff Bronson who along with his staff will make sure your cruise is one to remember. Until then have a wonderful Christmas.
LINDA THE MOUSE – Let me start by saying that I saw a box from you on the top of the pile which the Mrs. and I will be opening on Christmas Day. I will be sending out special messages of thanks but here is one in advance……………..thank you so very much.
Now, I have been trying desperately to get someone, anyone to have these scrap books available on line to buy but so far I guess I must be speaking Mongolian as we have yet to do this. If I had one here in the UK I would send it to you but if I continue to fail in my task of getting these placed online then I will personally buy you one and send it to you once back on board as you have been so kind towards Heidi and I. So, all though I cannot take care of that Christmas wish until January I can wish you and all the Mice a Very Happy Christmas from Heidi and me.
DWA 76 – Mr Dingle was indeed a great advert for cruising around the UK and you are a great advert for all that is good about this blog thingy. Have a great holiday season and Merry Christmas mate.
MARK G – Unfortunately at the time of writing Carnival does not have plans for a second ship to homeport in New Orleans to join the Carnival Fantasy however this may change as situations change there. If and when this takes place, I really would like to suggest the Carnival Inspiration or the Carnival Imagination whose evolutions of Fun additions have really rejuvenated the vessels. What do you think? Let me know if I can help further mate and until then I wish you all a very Happy Christmas.
TRAVIS AND MARY – Thanks for all your kind words and yes the Queen Victoria trip was truly a memorable experience and I am glad I got to share our experiences with everyone. We are also looking forward to meeting you in January and until then wish you a very merry Christmas.
JIMNI – I know that like you many people wish they were coming on the Bloggers cruise but fear not, there will be many more to follow in the future. Thanks for the wonderful posting and Heidi and I hope you and your family have a fantastic holiday season.
KATHIE KAPERINO – There are plenty of Dolphins at Dolphin Cove and if they can manage the sight of me wandering the beach in a pair of tiger print Speedos ………. they can handle the odd small whale. Not long now and until the Bloggers Cruise comes around allow me to wish you a Merry Christmas until we see each other then.
LEASA – I truly wish I could be with you on the Carnival Liberty in February but I will instead be back on the Carnival Freedom. Your Cruise Director will be Karl with a K whom is rapidly becoming one of our rising stars and therefore I know you will have a great time. Merry Christmas and please keep reDING THE BLOG THINGY.
LAURIE MAAS – I remember your son so very well and as for his antics with Tiffany well they were just priceless. I promise on all that I love that none of the people on stage with me are actors or are part of the paid staff…………..they truly are just passengers…..like you and our guests as you saw can do amazing things once they set foot on stage. Audience participation is my favorite part of entertainment and your son certainly stole the show. I wish him and all your family a wonderful Christmas and I hope we all get to cruise together again very soon.
MARK – Let me get the latest information on all the refit schedules and post them on the blog ASAP. Have a wonderful Christmas mate.
OK, that’s it for now and more comments and questions will follow. Please remember if you need an urgent reply to mark the beginning as such and I will get back to you ASAP.
OK, well tonight I have a special rehearsal and I am a little nervous…………because on Christmas Morning from 7 am – 10 am I am going to be hosting my own radio show. Now, don’t get excited. I have not hit the big time and suddenly been hired by the BBC or have chosen to be the new Howard Stern but the show, never the less is very very special.
For this I must introduce you to Mr. Harry Connely who is one of the executive directors of Southend Hospital. This is the most important hospitals in Essex with 3,000 employees who dedicate their lives to the hundreds of patients and their families each and every day. Indeed, they have looked after me and my family and it is time to give something back.
Harry sailed with me on the Carnival Freedom and suggested that I come and be a guest on their hospital radio service which provides music and entertainment to the hospital patients and staff plus those at other county hospitals. So, last week I went on and did a chat thingy with one of the DJ’s about cruising, the job of a CD and traveling. Well, apparently it was very popular so I have been asked back to host my own show on Christmas Morning.
Hospital radio is staffed and run by volunteers none of which are paid and the service they supply is invaluable. They have 20,000 songs on their play list and the equipment has all been donated…………..they are fantastic folks.
So, today I am off to be shown how to operate the equipment and to discuss with the program director what I will be doing. I will have a technician in the studio to help me but on Christmas Day expect me to be wearing brown pants.
I have decided to host a similar show as I do on the ship……….on my morning show and with that in mind I have asked the hospital to pass out dedication forms with space for special messages. I spoke to the station director today and we already have 80 letters and dedications so that’s a great start.
After my show there will be live interviews with the patients and their families during visiting hours.
Anyway, all I have to do now is choose the music I want to play which will be mostly Christmas music plus I am going to play some of the moments from the John Cleese interview.
I am truly looking forward to doing this and hopefully if the patients decide to put their headphones in and watch and listen on the live TV feed which is played on their beside TV’s that having to spend Christmas Day in hospital will be made just a wee bit more bearable.
The show will also be dedicated to the doctors, nurses and all the hospital staff who will be working during this special time.
So, thanks to Harry for allowing me this chance to do something special this Christmas …….I hope I can make a difference.
There will be one more blog before Christmas day so until then I wish you;
Goodnight
Your Friends
John and Heidi
58 Comments
December 20th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Hi John/Heidi:
Nice to see that the Visa process is underway and i’m sure the fact that you’re both famous celebrities will expedite the process.
Its a shame that we can’t hear your radio show in the next couple of days. It would be great if you could post the audio file online, but i know that is going to be quite a process.
Hope you guys are having a nice holiday.
Stay warm and we’ll chat soon.
Go Cowboys!
David
December 20th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
“I would rather kiss a camel’s bottom or work for RCI than drive in London” (tee hee!)
…And you’re the famous HEIDI!
)
The radio show sounds wonderful! What a fantastic way to spend the holiday season.
Chasing away the dreary stormy day here in Nashville, TN with a bowl of Heinz Potato Leek soup and PG tips tea (thanks again Heidi!)…
Have a blessed holiday season…and a bountiful new year… See you in a month!
December 20th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
John thanks for all the info. It will be a few more years before I finish college, but I am trying to keep all of my options open. I think it would be a good experience working for Carnival. Some people say why do you cruise Carnival, they are so cheap. I say, yeah you’re right, I should’ve paid that extra 200-500$ to get that empty climbing wall, what was I thinking. That is usually enough to shut them up. Have a good British Xmas,
BigMike
December 20th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Hi John & Heidi, (John the radio star)
Great hearing from you today. Especially hearing Heidi’s experiences at the Embassy. Heidi, did you know you were married to this worldwide-famous personality?
John, thank you for following up on that private e-mail I sent you. I was going to write a letter myself, but I will wait. Like I said in a comment after that, I did receive everything the other day. Thanks again.
Just a quick comment to your comment to my comment – the Internet Cafe was moved on the Imagination to the non-smoking deck, not the Cigar bar. But I’m sure that was just a typo on your part, not a mistake.
Hopefully your radio show will go well. Enjoy all your families for the holidays (good – no Easy Jet), may you get whatever presents you desire (Aston Martin, etc.), may you all continue to have good health and happy times.
And all of the above goes to all the Bloggers and Roberto who have become family too.
Always,
Christmas Carol
December 20th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
I’m sure your Christmas day broadcast will be fantastic and much enjoyed by all at the hospital.
Merry Christmas to you and Heidi. Jeri and Larry
December 20th, 2007 at 2:22 pm
John !!
You are famous and I am very proud to be your friend!!
Lucky those people at the hospital to have you on Christmas day.Thats a wonderful thing that you are doing, big thing.Why are you afraid?? Leave the brown pants at home. You are going to be great as always. I know that you are goin to make their day as much as they are going to make yours. Thats why we admire you so much. May God give you good health and strength to keep doing what you do.
Again, Feliz Navidad mi amigo!!
Nanette
December 20th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Good afternoon John and Heidi,
As they say in the Theater “break a leg”. Good luck on your radio show..just pretend you are on stage in front of all us Bloggers ;D and you will do just fine!
John can you bring everyone up to date on Alan how is he doing? Recovering nicely I pray. Take care and see you soon
Joan
December 20th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Well, good to hear Heidi got her visa, I was afraid she was going to tell us she would have to wait, and would not be on the bloggers cruise in January, even though I won’t be there, I await all the pictures all of the bloggers will post of that cruise. I am anxious to make reservations for our next cruise but will wait till I know your schedule. So, John PLEASE REPLY as soon as you know that info. Wish we could hear your radio show, maybe it can be run on U-Tube? Have a wonderful Holiday, and I will wait to read your next blog. Hi to Heidi! Hope you enjoy the gifts Mike and I sent. Your friends, Linda & Mike
December 20th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
John, the way you were starting off about Heidi and the visa I thought OH NO he’s going to tell us Heidi wasn’t going to be on the Bloggers Cruise. See everybody knows that body of yours. I sure hope they don’t get us mixed up on the Bloggers Cruise. I can just see everybody running up to you and saying “BIG ED CAN I HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH”.
If you need a santa during your radio show they can fly me over. I sure hope you don’t bust any stitches of the patients in the hospital.
To you, Heidi, Roberto and all the Bloggers Merry CHRISTmas and a Happy New Year.
“BIG” ED
only 30 days to go
December 20th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Long time no talk mate,
What a wonderful thing you are doing for those upended at hospital during Christmas.
In a recent blog you mentioned Kevin McKidd and “Journeyman”. I am sorry to report that the show has been effectively cancelled and the staff released to look for other work. There are online petitions to try to save the show, but with the writers being on strike it does not look hopeful.
I read that you planned on being on stage hosting the entertainment during the bloggers cruise and I think you asked what others thought. Of course, we are unable to make the blogger’s cruise, but in my never to be humble opinion I think you should reconsider for a couple of reasons.
1. I think you should experience the shows as a guest instead of as a host. Seeing the reactions from the middle of the crowd is totally different than from the wings.
Secondly, going on stage puts a bit of distance between you and some guests. There is just a natural fear of approaching someone who has been on stage that does not exist when you don’t go up and host.
Just my thoughts, but I know you will do what is best. Sorry we cannot make it but look forward to one day trying Carnival.
December 20th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
HAH! I KNEW IT!
John, my friend… your fame is spreading far and wide! Soon it will be Leno, Letterman and Heald! Well… maybe not but you certainly are the best known cruise director in the world!
How wonderful of you to share your Christmas with those folks confined to hospital. I’m betting there will be hundreds of smiling faces enjoying your show. You’re a good man, John Heald.
What are the chances of getting a bit of your show recorded and posted here on blog central for all of the blogging faithful to enjoy???
As usual, you’ve brightened my day with your wit. Thank you.
How is your mate, and our friend, Alan faring this Christmas season? Well, I hope.
All my best to the freshly Visa’d Heidi and the remarkable Roberto!
Regards,
Greg
December 20th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Merry Christmas Heidi, John and Roberto from Hoboken, NJ!
Now John, I think you are letting this “Famous John Heald” thing go to your head… $100 for your nose hairs? Ewwwww…. LOL!
But seriously, I think the hospital Christmas Radio show is a wonderful thing you are doing. My sister (the one who had the go-round with uterine cancer this summer) is a critical care nurse at a hospital here in New Jersey and she will be working Christmas Day. So for the first time in 15 years she will not be home on Christmas morning with her husband and 15 year old twins. So Cheers to all those who give up their holiday family time to care for others. Their commitment to their calling is an amazing gift to others.
Only a month until the Blogger’s Cruise! Hooray! (not that I’m counting or anything).
Have a wonderful holiday and a happy and healthy New Year! See you soon!
Cheerios,
Laura
P.S. – I’ve met Tom Cruise and all I can say is… don’t sell yourself so SHORT! Yes, he’s a very short man, but he has a blindingly brilliant smile and a very kind way with people he meets, so I think you’re probably a lot more alike than you might think!
December 20th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Please tell us more about London, it sounds exciting! Looking forward to sailing with you again on July 13th, only 206 days to go!
December 20th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
John,
I think you will do a wonderful thing on Christmas Day for the hospital, patients, staff and family. Something different for them to be involved with. Just be careful, you wouldn’t want anyone to bust a gut
although they would be in the right place.
The blogger’s cruise is just around the corner. Merry Christmas to you, Heidi, Roberto and everyone else.
December 20th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
John
I have a request for you to play when you are at the hospital when you are there it ia a song by the Royal Guardsmen it it called Snoopy vs the Red barron here is a link to hear it and a video as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlf—13Q0g
I don’t know if they will have it in there play list but mabe you can rustel one up for them. Thanks. Chad Konefe
December 20th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
John -
What a great honor – to be the DJ on a Christmas show bring cheer to the patients of this great hospital.
Jon
December 20th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Hello mate. I’ve written several times but I have not received a reply….or at least one I can locate. Hope you are well.
The Sheriff
December 20th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
John
What a wonderful gift you are giving the hospital staff and patients! Having worked many Christmas Days at a hospital during my career, I can assure you it is often a very emotional day for everyone and sometimes the best medicine is a chuckle or two. Thank you for doing this. I wish you and Heidi a very joyous holiday.
Barb
December 20th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Well John,
With every new post I learn just how great of a man you really are, and how you truely care for people.
I hope you and Hedi have a wonderful Christmas !
And to all my blogger friends, have a great holiday and a safe trip to the ship…who will get there first?
susan
ps…still keeping Alan and his family in my prayers.
December 20th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
Hello DJ John!
What a wonderful thing you are doing on Christmas day for all those unfortunate not to be home with thier families. I can just imagine the smiles you will bring to so many faces. I wish Carl and I could listen to the program. Maybe you can put part of it on the blog for all of us out here in cyber space to enjoy.
Are you and Heidi spending Christmas with your Mum and Dad? Please share with us what a Christmas is like with the Healds. Pictures too???
How is Alan doing? Maybe you could share an update with us. Will he be up to making the bloggers cruise?
We are just about packed for the Bloggers cruise. Our little practice run on the Glory was wonderful! Just not enough…. so, We are ready to come out of hibernation once more and go again!
Merry Christmas to you and Heidi, Mum & Dad and Alan and his family.
Barb & Carl
December 20th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Greetings John & Heidi,
Well. Heidi had some eventful trip to the embassy!
Very glad to hear it all worked out for the best. John, I think Heidi is getting just a wee bit irked at the attention you heve been getting as of late. Perhaps a little something to make her feel like SHE’S a superstar would be in order? Just a suggestion, you understand!
There is a scene in the film City Slickers, where Billy Crystal’s character is lamenting to his wife on the irony that he is losing the hair on his head, but the hair in his ears is growing out of control. You know John, if someone can sell a year old grilled cheese sandwich with image of the Virgin Mary on it (where ELSE would she show up!), then you can most certainly sell nose hairs. I’m not sure, but I do believe that there is a small island just west of Borneo where nose hairs from handsome men of English descent are considered an aphrodesiac. I wonder if they are online? You could make a small fortune and perhaps buy that Aston Martin you’ve had your eye on! Just a thought.
Seriously, we wish you and your beautiful wife a very Happy Christmas. We sincerely wish that Father Christmas is good to you both. 30 days to go…Woo Hoo!!
December 20th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
John, we are so happy to hear Heidi received her Visa – great news! You are spending your Christmas in a wonderful way. Hats off to the world famous John!!!! Merry Christmas all.
December 20th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
God Bless You John!!
Nineteen years ago, my daughter had her first surgery at 10 weeks old. It was just before Christmas and we spent three days in the hospital. There were volunteers who gave each child a teddy bear dressed in Christmas clothes… It is still something I treasure. There were carolers in the hallway. And the nurses were extra cheerful. (But a radio show would have been great!!)
It’s hard to be in the hospital — but especially at Christmas. I try to give back at holidays, too, and thank you for giving this gift to those who can’t do for themselves!!! You are giving them the gift of happiness and a relief from thinking about and worrying about their situation!!! God Bless you!
Heidi — you’re just as famous and that husband of yours! Keep adding your posts to the blog — it’s good to have a woman’s view point!!
Merry Christmas to all!!
Kirsten
December 21st, 2007 at 12:02 am
Hello John and Heidi,
Heidi I must say that you have the patience of a saint. I wonder how long that I could sit there and still smile?
John, I have been both a nurse and a patient on Christmas day and I must say that it can be a very lonely day for some patients. It is so nice of you to provide a radio show for the hospital. I’m sure that with your sense of humor everyone will feel much better and need less medication to ease their pain. I have always heard that laughter is the best medicine and I truly believe it!
I have been wondering how Alan is. He has been in my thoughts a lot lately and I certainly hope that he is doing better and he and his family have a healthy and merry Christmas.
David and I hope that you are enjoying you vacation as it does seem to be dwindling and soon you must go back to work. Although it is a beautiful cruise ship it is still work.
Until then we wish you and Heidi a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a safe and wonderful trip to Hollad.
Your friends David and Barbara Butler
December 21st, 2007 at 12:06 am
Happy Holidays !
I’m telling you two, the movie isn’t far behind…that is after the writers stop striking !
It’s true,” it’s a small world after all” ! Are you singing the song…..you never know who’ll you run into half way around the world. Lee (Paul) just met with a man from Dubrovnik. He told him we were there on the Liberty in ‘06 and went to a lovely country home. He showed him a photo and the man said, wow! that’s my cousin’s farm !!!!
Kathy and Paul
December 21st, 2007 at 12:44 am
Great news, John!
I found a fish and chips place that is located in Amsterdam! Al’s Plaice (get it?)
http://www.fishnchips.nl
It sounds like the herring really isn’t raw but is pickled? Is this perhaps the place you were thinking of?
http://cache.virtualtourist.com/2277824-Seafood_Herring-Amsterdam.jpg
Raw herring is a Dutch specialty, and there are dozens of haringhuis fish stands in town. The best of all is Van Altena, Stadhouderskade at Jan Luijkenstraat (tel. 020/676-9139; tram: 7 or 10), a class-act operation across from the Rijksmuseum. Owner Pieter “Piet” van Altena has spent a lot of time and money perfecting the raw herring preservation process. Connoisseurs stock up on his fresh pickled herring (garnished with prickly remarks) and lunch on delicious salmon or crab salad, or a dozen other fishy delights, on warm whole-grain buns. You use proper stainless-steel flatware and drink chilled white wine from a stemmed glass. It is basically a stand, but a few lucky diners can even sit down to dine at a couple of tiny tables (though local style is to eat standing). It’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
December 21st, 2007 at 1:04 am
This must be that french fry war thingy..
Another interesting combination is Patatje Oorlog (Dutch for: French Fries War), which is French fries with a variety of sauces, a variety that differs from region to region, and even from one snackbar to another. While it sometimes means mayonnaise (or rather, frietsaus), peanut sauce and chopped raw onions, in other places it means the fries are accompanied with all condiments available. Dutch snackbars typically offer at least 8 condiments or combinations of them (the condiments are never free in the Netherlands), but some serve up to 40 different styles.
Raw fish and onion fries should lead to some interesting breath effects (and perhaps others), but I’m game. Bring it on!
December 21st, 2007 at 1:58 am
Hello John and Heidi, I just wanted to wish you both a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Shelly and I and the kids will back at “Home” on the Carnival Legend, leaving from Tampa, on the 30th for the New Years cruise. We will raise a toast to you at midnight! Wish you could be there! Your friends, Mark & Shelly Maconi
December 21st, 2007 at 2:25 am
merry christmas john and heidi, john that is great stuff what you are doing on christmas morning, you always had a heart for people, thanks for giving so much over the years. I just got caught up with the news that you will be cd for blog, what else would a cruise be without john on stage at his best, making people laugh. I been so busy with a cold, work and then the accident with dad, ( running off the roadway and hitting a tree) he is doing good still sore but his driving days are over. See you in a few weeks.
December 21st, 2007 at 6:36 am
Hi John & Heidi
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and an even better New Year!
Take care
Sam Lloyd
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December 21st, 2007 at 6:53 am
Hi John,
Well done to you. I cannot commend you enough for doing hospital radio.
I am a former hospital radio presenter of the year for the UK and I’m now a full time radio presenter/producer working for one of the biggest radio operating companies in the UK. I am sure you will be fab on the radio.
All of us at our station ‘cut our teeth’ in hospital radio and we all retain our links with our stations and help them whenever we can.
On the funny side you do have to watch for the music you choose. Songs that are not good include the theme from M*A*S*H. First cut is the deepest is also not a wise choice but there are others:-)
Enjoy the show and if I can be of any help get in touch.
You could also record the show and let us download it as a ‘podcast’.
David
December 21st, 2007 at 10:33 am
I see even Big Ed thought Heidi might not make the bloggers cruise, that something awful happened. But as usual “John to the Rescue” HA! Tonight Mike plays Santa for the neighborhood kids, tomorrow night too, and hands out candy, toys, coloring books and crayons, etc. They look forward to this every year, and we even put a big sign on our front lawn all lit up so everyone will know when he will arrive. He also built a big sleigh and the kids can sit in it and have their picture taken with Santa. I used to play Mrs. Claus but don’t do that anymore! And our dogs wear Antlers and play the reindeer! It’s fun! How is Alan doing! Please respond to this email, thanks! Your friends, Linda & Mike
December 21st, 2007 at 11:19 am
John, DO NOT READ DAVID MORAN’S COMMENT. He just may get you in the radio business and we need you right here in the cruise business.
But really take him up on the pod cast I’m sure it would be wonderful.
BIG ED
Less then a month to go
December 21st, 2007 at 11:34 am
John
Good luck with the radio show, I’m sure you’ll do fine like you always do, you always know what to say and do. See you soon.
Love,
Suzann
December 21st, 2007 at 11:53 am
John and Heidi,
Just wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! I am back in the U.S.A. I had a stroke in Iraq on Dec.11 and was flown to Germany for care and then flown to the U.S. on Dec. 16. Went into the hospital here Dec. 17 and got out yesterday. I should have a full recovery and be back in Iraq soon. You both take care!!
Your freind,
James
December 21st, 2007 at 12:52 pm
I was holding my breath during Heidi’s visa story. I just knew it was going to be a story of hassles and frustration. It’s certainly common. While most countries are experiencing major upturns in visitors, the USA is going the other direction — even though we are a bargain now with the dollar so weak.
Whew! Glad everything turned out fine. Maybe celebrity does have its advantages. LOL
How wonderful to share your Christmas morning with the sick (the patients), the worried (their families), and their caregivers! You are a blessing to others.
December 21st, 2007 at 1:30 pm
JOHN! I was pratically holding my breath, thinking that Heidi wasn’t going to get her VISA. Phewwww, glad that’s taken care of. Congrats Heidi, now you can continue to work….. at keeping John in line on the ship – they should pay you extra for that.
The Christmas Hospital Radio Show is such a great gift. On Christmas Eve, 2002, my dear husband had heart bypass surgery at Baylor Hospital in Dallas – they did 6 bypasses! The surgeon finished just before 8pm. Then Christmas Day he was in ICU all day. Needless to say, it was not a merry Christmas. But after all the stress and worry, he made it and is still with us to celebrate again this year! A hospital room can use all the cheer it can get; so for all the patients you will reach, I Thank You for this marvelous gift.
As the Japanese say: “I wish you much success and all good health” for the Holidays and the year to come.
Dreaming of cruising,
Diane from Texas
December 21st, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Hi John & Heidi,
Just wanted to drop in a note to wish the two of you and your families the VERY MERRIEST Christmas, and a SUPERB kick off to your New Year from Mrs. Kuki and I. Also offer prayers for Alan for a much improved and happy ‘08!
The radio thing should be very interesting. I’ve often thought a talk show format would be an excellent future career for you, and since you have a face for radio
this may be a good audition. LOL
I do think you could do very well on televsion as well, as long as they kept the camera focused on Heidi
Got word today that the documents for our group for the Bloggers Group are on the way. Santa’s sled should be overloaded making all the bloggers happy!!
All set up now to send in daily reports, along with pictures to CruiseMates from the Blogger’s cruise, and can’t wait for that fun to start. We’re all blessed to be able to start of the new year with such fun! It’ll be a delight to see you two again. And I very much look forward to meeting all the bloggers.
Then you only get short relief as you have me onboard again for next spring’s transatlantic.
Regards,
Kuki
CruiseMates.com
December 21st, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Hi John and Heidi!
You’re so right Heidi – - It does make a difference in how you treat a person. I worked with the public for years and I try my hardest to be decent to others when they are waiting on me or helping me with a task.
It doesn’t look promising for us to attend the 2009 Bloggers Cruise because that is the year the wedding is happening. They are giving us plenty of time to plan and save, who knows, we could strike it rich? Not!
Have a Wonderful Christmas!!!
Teresa and Paul
December 21st, 2007 at 4:35 pm
John,
You must stop plucking those nose hairs as they perform a necessary function in help ing to control the normal flora and fauna of one,s proboscus. There is a device that is sold that is used for both trimming one,s ear and nose hairs and is quite proficient and painless. I was struck with a brainstorm while reading your Blog and that is to have a poolside longest nose hair contest similar to the hairiest leg ,chest or back contests that Carnival used to sponser. What do you think?Anyway best regards to you and Heidi for the Holidays.
Your Cooper City Florida Friends,
Bruno and Joanne
December 21st, 2007 at 6:23 pm
Hedi and John,
I believe from now on I will put Hedi’s name first…as the saying goes..all great men have a great woman behind them. You are one lucky dog John to have Hedi.
John, you have such a big heart. I think the radio show is an awesome thing for you to do! Now I have to admire you even more.
Hope Alan is doing well.
I GOT MY BLOGGERS CRUISE TICKETS IN THE MAIL TODAY….WOO HOO…
Hope Hedi, Alan, Roberto, all the bloggers, and you John have a wonderful holiday season…and post pictures please Hedi!
Susan
December 21st, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Merry Christmas to John and Heidi and all our Bloggers out there in Internet Land!!!
John: (please reply)
Contrary to what my husband says about me, I don’t know it all … so have a question.
I understand that cruisers past their 25th cruise were allowed to select which cruise to use the new Milestone Rewards on. We have received notification and have select the cruise to use it on.
However, DJ will be reaching his 25th Milestone mark this year. Will Carnival automatically apply the OBC to his 25th cruise OR does he get to select which cruise to use it on?
If it is automatic…then we need to make sure we do an “around the world” (LOL) for his 25th!!
Thanks
Linda
December 21st, 2007 at 8:06 pm
Heidi,
Thanks for the blog! So nice to hear from you again! You looked beautiful at the naming ceremony for the QV. Since you are John’s wife, you are just as famous as he is! Example: Camilla and Prince Charles. I’m glad that you were able to spend quality time with your mom. Please have John include a picture of your Christmas tree on his next blog–it sounds like it would be beautiful!
John,
You have got to be one of the funniest, quick-witted people I know! Did you know that they make nose hair trimmers so that you don’t have to stand or sit there and pluck them out one at a time? Besides, plucking them sometimes makes people sneeze! What an uplifting Christmas it will be for all those in the hospital, patients and staff alike, to hear and see you broadcast live! I know how much we enjoyed your morning show while on the Freedom, plus everything you did on stage. Doing that just shows again how HUGE your heart is in doing kind things for people! I really hope that you can tape the show for us and show it on a podcast, like you did from Miami, only longer of course!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS!!
Sheryl
December 21st, 2007 at 10:50 pm
John, Pat says the next photo tour you do she wants to see your home. Your CHRISTmas tree. So when your taking the pictures of you opening that big box of things sent you spin around and take a few extra shots.
BIG ED
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:00 am
John,
You are an angel in disguise with a true heart for your fellow man (and woman). If Heidi didn’t love you for your “handsome, manly form” she certainly would for your generosity. I know your radio show will be a tremendous hit…they may try to lure you away from Carnival.
Again, I wish you and Heidi, all your families and Alan and his family a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year. I just know there’s an Aston Martin out there somewhere with your name on it!
Ta,
Myra
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:23 am
Hi, John and Heidi…loved meeting you both on QV. Look forward to the bloggers’ cruise.
Just wanted to say that I’d love to hear your impressions of the cruise-ferry experience. At Cruise Critic we’re starting to cover that as we have readers from all over the world. Here, we are at a bit of a disadvantage in that in the states a cruise-ferry is a 2 hour ride on the Lewes-Cape May boat, maybe you can get a bottle of Budweiser and there are no private cabins!
On the other hand, my Finnish husband (who you didn’t meet on Queen Victoria because, frankly, I couldn’t find him at the time) grew up taking family vacations from Helsinki to all places in Europe on these ships. They are an interesting blend of cruise ships…and basic transport. So please do provide impressions!
All the best for a great holiday season….
Carolyn Spencer Brown
Editor
Cruise Critic
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:57 am
Greetings John and Heidi
What another great blog . Heidi, gettign a passport isn’t easy so I can imagine getting a ZVisa with the security these days us not an easy feat and of all the people you get someone who knows you and JOhn, Go Figure! Sorry for the rude gentleman you had to put up with, always that 1% out there…
John that radio stint on Christmas day sounds wonderful! I wish we had something like that when I was taking care of patiets when I worked the holidays. It always was a little depressing to work the holiday, not that Nursing was not rewarding, it was leaving your family at home and going to work that was the bugger, while the kids stayed at home and played with their toys and mom went to work. They say good things come to those who wait. Now I get the holiday off, Still warm in florida, more so today. I have been baking cookies today, I can’t eat them but its a tradition to bake them just the same & give them away to family & friends. I am sure your card has not gotten to you as yet so Happy Christmas to you and Heidi, Both your parents and Heid’s, Alan and his family and Roberto, and all the other bloggers out there,
The Tuckers
Elizabeth & Arnold
December 22nd, 2007 at 4:50 am
Hi John,
I’m here pulling an all-nighter packing for my hubby, my son and me! Kelsey, our teenage daughter, packed her entire closet, so that was a no brainer! We’re all too excited to sleep anyway! I know, I’m totally bummed out that you will not be on board, as I would have loved to spend time reminiscing with you… but I’m happy to know that you’re enjoying yourself and especially spending time with your folks back home during the holidays.
My cabin number is “2266″ and we can’t wait to board in a few hours. I’ll look Todd up. Have a WONDERFUL Christmas and many blessings for 2008.
Hugs & besos,
Neny
December 22nd, 2007 at 5:45 am
Dear John and Heidi ( and you too Roberto),
All the very best for the holiday season ahead. Trusting that Alan is feeling better and saying a little prayer for him as well.
Looks like a white Xmas for us in London Ontario this year and with the newest addition to the family in our new grandson……….a joyous one as well.
Glad to see you are having a good time on your time off from the ship and we would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year in 2008 on the Splendor.
One day we hope to meet you all on a future cruise with Carnival. Maybe a Bloggers cruise will be in the cards in 2009! Enjoy the 2008 version and don’t let Big Ed make you do anything you wouldn’t do. LOL. Take LOTs of pictures for us to enjoy!
With much respect and admiration,
B&D from Canada.
December 22nd, 2007 at 1:02 pm
FROM SUNNY FLORIDA
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS,
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR,
YOUR BUDS
TOM & JANE
December 22nd, 2007 at 11:07 pm
O my goodness once again Im so honered to be the President of the jr.John Healdd fan club.
I always wanted a name tag that has the Carnival cruise lines style.
I will be sailing on the 28 of december on deck 4 aft. Im not sure what the cbin number is so i will check and write to you tomaroww to tell you what it is.
about how i once requested a response through e-mail its ok i learned how to read the complete responses you leav, which aia love!!!!!!!
thank pleas,pleas, keep up the responding
YOUR BIGGEST FAN!!!!!!!!!!!! , Jake ( :
December 22nd, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Just wanted to wish you two a Very Merry Christmas!!! I know you will have a blast on the morning radio show.
Danny and Jennifer
December 23rd, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Heidi, that was quit a time getting your visa but it all worked out in the end, it is amazing what a smile and being friendly dose and on top of that you never get anything done faster whining and complaining, some just never learn…. and it is so nice when one hears others say good about ones spouse and yes yours is famous.
John, I wish you a wonderful time with the radio show, that sounds great, I know you will do a wonderful job.
Our friend who is going to be on the transalantic on the Freedom is also getting ready for a trip on the Imagination the second week of Feb. we gave her the blog link and I hope she posts soon. Her and her husband are a lot of fun too like us. We both love Cruise Traval!
December 26th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Hi John & Heidi,
Great to know you are doing the Radio show, I am sure everyone will enjoy it as much as well always enjoy your morning shows on board. We had a beautiful Christmas here in Melbourne Australia. I had all my family here (first time since my husband died) that I have been game to take on the task. Lisa being my good friend talked me into it and I am so glad. We ate outside in the beautiful sunshine and while the prawns etc came out in the evening, Christmas lunch is traditional English (we are convict stock after all). We will be looking to start planning our trip on Carnival Splendor soon. I agree with all your must see’s in London for our friends from the USA. If they can get down to Windsor Castle and or Hampton Court I am sure they would love that also. Anyway Happy New Year to all of you bloggers and a special one to you and Heidi.
Suzanne & Lisa
January 18th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Hello , John
I hope that you , and all the bloggers have tons of fun on the carnival freedom.
Tell me is it like the liberty , because i know there sisters as it is a Conquest class ship , and they have the sea side theaters, and I will hopefull join you on the bloggers cruise 2009.
I have school so my family couldnt go.
However as i told you before i will be going on the Carnival Victory for spring break.
So anyway I enjoyed the live message from you , and the gang , i hope to soon sail whith you.
From , Jake Silverberg
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June 9th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
John, I do not know if this is the correct place but:
We are on the Splendor July 13 in room 1063.
Our last cruise – last fall the Freedom around Italy was wonderful. Friends state that they asked and were given tours of the bridge. If that is possible, can we get on the list for this trip on Splendor?
Thanks,
David and Debbie Dickens
January 26th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Hi John
I found your blog through a Google search, and have to say it makes fascinating reading!
i don’t know if you can help me, I’ve been a nightclub DJ for 18 years, and have done a stint on The Fairstar as cruise DJ some years back in Australia. I’m now moving back to the UK, but would really love to get a regular DJ position on a cruise ship, can you suggest who I speak to?
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