Hi Bloggers – Stephanie and Roberto here.
Day one has been completed. It’s definitely been an exciting day. It’s amazing to finally match some of the faces to the names we’ve been seeing for the past few months.
John will have a post ready in the morning, but we thought we’d give you a sneak peak from the welcome aboard party.
We’re going to finish unpacking and getting settled. We’ll see you guys in the morning!!
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John,
From what I’ve been told via bloggers on the cruise they are having the time of their life and it’s only been day one can’t wait to hear whats going on tomorrow
Kevin
PS Best to Heidi and Roberto and of course all my blogger friends
Hello John,
I am a former Senior Entertainment Technician (and in the old days, I was a light and sound technician
) I enjoy reading your blog every now and again. It reminds me of the things on ships that I loved, and more importantly, it reminds me of the things on ships I DIDN’T love, and thus reminds me to be thankful every day for what I have.
Anyway, I was wondering if you might be able to do me a favor this cruise. I know it’s your blogger’s cruise, and I think that’s great. It’ll be neat to have everyone together! However, my mother and aunt are cruising with you right now as a celebration of their 60th birthday (they’re twins). I’m wondering if you might be able to wish them a happy birthday from “the kids.” My mother’s and aunt’s names are Cathy Lakin and Anne Poulton. Bev, Chris, Stu and Jess (the kids) would love to wish them a happy birthday. I think it would be very special if you might be able to mention something, maybe on your morning show, or at a cocktail (if you haven’t had them already.) Their birthday is on January 22.
I know you probably have a million requests like this, but it would mean A LOT to me if you might be able to mention something. After all, I never did get a pin (even though I worked for Carnival for 5 years!), so I think this would be the next best thing!!!
Thank you for your time,
Jessica Rose
Former Sr. Ent. Tech, Current Land Lubber.
Thank You Stephanie and Roberto for the pics.I want to see everything.
Roberto:
Nuestros amigos me tienen al tanto de TODO. Dale un abrazo a toda la realeza de mi parte.
Un abrazo;
Nanette
Roberto, my friend!!
John looks like he’s completely at home, in front of family!
Thanks for the heads up about the AM blog! I’ll be awaiting it anxiously!
Regards,
Greg
Great to have you home again John, you look fantastic in the photo Roberto provided, so relaxed and ready to go, go, go! Can’t wait to hear more today. Till later……………. Linda
John:
I just checked out Nanette’s website, she has been talking to Elaine and Big Ed from the bloggers cruise, and she says the next bloggers cruise will be out of New Orleans on the Fantasy. I am saddened to hear that as Nanette, myself and Paul P. will not be able to go, I will not fly so for me to drive 12 hrs. to New Orleans to catch a cruise is out of the question. What happened to the plan of the Inspiration for the next bloggers cruise? Why not that one, or the Imagination, both refurbed ships. I have been on the Fantasy and it is one of the smaller class ships, so I guess I will not be seeing you next year after all. I am very sad and disappointed. PLEASE reconsider! Also, word out is you might be retiring after that, is that true? I hope not, all of us will miss you so very much! I feel so sad right now, please see what you can do about the next bloggers cruise, don’t just settle on the Fantasy out of New Orleans! What a bummer! Linda & Mike
I wish we were there. It looks like it will be one heck of a great week. I anxiously await more photos.
Jenn
Roberto and Stephanie, thank you for all your work,
look forward to the postings this week best to John and Heidi.
Papanh
Good morning Roberto & Stephanie. Contiue with the photos of the bloggers cruise. Good morning Mr. Heald. I hope that you are having a hell of a time. I’ll be looking on each day as much as I can. Keep it up. Ciao.
Paul F. Pietrangelo
Stephanie and Roberto thanks for the update and photos.
Wish I was there!
Bon Voyage (and NO REPLY REQUIRED)
All the best for a wonderful cruise. Although we can’t be there, we frigid Canadians will be reading to soak up some of the warmth.
Happy sailing.
John and Michele Lewis
Hi All!
We are having a terrfic time (as usual) on the Freedom. John is the host with the most, so, what more could anyone want. A lot of us are doing daily blogs from the ship. I uploaded photos last night (talk about eating Internet time! LOL) . Big Ed is just a doll. It’s such a pleasure to finally put faces with the names. Wish all of you could be here!!
Best,
Anita
read the blog at:
http://www.ExpertCruiser.com
John looks right at home on stage. Exactly where he belongs.
Can’t wait to hear fom him about all the going ons.
Jennifer and Danny
Get a group of Bloggers in front of the web cam on deck with a great big sign!!
Kathy and Paul
PS Did I see an 8 day Splendor cruise before our July 13th trip?? What’s up with that?
Fantastic Roberto and Beautiful Stephanie,
The first of the photos!! WONDERFUL!!! Now we see how great John is when he’s “on.” He’s in his elements!!!
Don’t forget in further installments, to turn the camera around and show us the fun you’re having, too! Wish everyone the best cruise of their lives!!
Regards,
Kirsten
I was just wondering if those of you who have websites, and are posting from the bloger’s cruise could post your link or just the address???
I don’t know the addresses. I read the blog all the time but don’t coment as much as I read.
Would love more pictures!!
Marilyn
kathy,
Easy solution – sign up for the repo cruise from Italy to Dover. There is also a 3 day in-between cruise. That’s what I did!
I want to know what’s up with the Jun 30, 2008 “sailing” ?!?!?! It pops up as available when you fill out your funpass for one of the other sailings.
Roberto,
Thanks for all the updates and hard-work.
John, great to see you back on stage. Keep us posted on all the days events. I’m certain you’ll makes us feel as though we are there.
Great pictures!
Thanks for thinking of us who can’t be with you guys on this voyage!
Wow,
I am so missing all of you! I live in Appleton, Wisconsin which is between Oshkosh and Green Bay. It was 17 degrees below zero Sunday morning with a wind chill of 32 degrees below. To make the day worse the Green Bay Packers lost the play off football game and will not be going to the Super Bowl. I’d trade this weather for the warm sea breezes any day. Enjoy everyone!
Take Care,
Julie Gantt