Comments on: Peter Shanks and A Blockbuster Video http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/ The official blog of Carnival Cruise Line's Sr. cruise director, John Heald Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:46:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: dwa76 http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-38124 dwa76 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:46:04 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-38124 Hi John/Heidi: Peter is a legend and he's got a marvelous reputation. What a fine interview. So exciting that things are so close around the corner. Can't wait to have everything going smoothly for you. Hope all is well. Take care, David Hi John/Heidi:
Peter is a legend and he’s got a marvelous reputation. What a fine interview.
So exciting that things are so close around the corner.
Can’t wait to have everything going smoothly for you.
Hope all is well.
Take care,
David

]]> By: Eva http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-38015 Eva Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:00:45 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-38015 Well that video brought tears to my eyes, and so many memories of special crew flooding back....it is always the crew that brings the sparkle to the gem! Thank you John for bringing us Peter, and thank you Peter for sharing the details of the vital work it takes to bring us an amazing experience at sea, and your dedication to what you do. And I love ColdPlay!! I will remember, when I finally get to cross the Atlantic for the first time, which direction I need to head!! Hugs all around! Eva Well that video brought tears to my eyes, and so many memories of special crew flooding back….it is always the crew that brings the sparkle to the gem!
Thank you John for bringing us Peter, and thank you Peter for sharing the details of the vital work it takes to bring us an amazing experience at sea, and your dedication to what you do. And I love ColdPlay!!
I will remember, when I finally get to cross the Atlantic for the first time, which direction I need to head!!
Hugs all around!
Eva

]]> By: tess2cruz http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37998 tess2cruz Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:39:07 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37998 My first time ever on a cruise ship was on the Queen Mary, yes #1. No, I am not that old, but close. It was for my high school prom. What an elegant and grand way to do a prom, and it did give me the cruise bug way back then. I have not yet had the honor of setting foot back on a Cunard ship, but after reading you blog today, it is now a goal. I would love to sail the British Isle's and yes sail into New York. Thank you John and Peter for giving me one more dream. And speaking of Dream, more more more info please, a bunch of single parents are very impatiently waiting!! :) My first time ever on a cruise ship was on the Queen Mary, yes #1. No, I am not that old, but close. It was for my high school prom. What an elegant and grand way to do a prom, and it did give me the cruise bug way back then. I have not yet had the honor of setting foot back on a Cunard ship, but after reading you blog today, it is now a goal. I would love to sail the British Isle’s and yes sail into New York. Thank you John and Peter for giving me one more dream.

And speaking of Dream, more more more info please, a bunch of single parents are very impatiently waiting!! :)

]]> By: LambKnuckles http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37987 LambKnuckles Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:42:01 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37987 John... I want Cunard... at least once in my life!!! Once... but I suspect, once won't be enough!! There IS something wonderful about tradition and history!!! Great interview and WONDERFUL video!!! THANK YOU!!! Lambie John…

I want Cunard… at least once in my life!!! Once… but I suspect, once won’t be enough!!

There IS something wonderful about tradition and history!!!

Great interview and WONDERFUL video!!!

THANK YOU!!!
Lambie

]]> By: John H http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37974 John H Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:23:49 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37974 John - Thanks for the video. But I think you could make the same video on Carnival, Princess, and HAL. The people we have come in contact with on all of those cruise lines are very pleasant to deal with and seem to really enjoy their job and work hard to make sure the customers have a great experience. John – Thanks for the video. But I think you could make the same video on Carnival, Princess, and HAL. The people we have come in contact with on all of those cruise lines are very pleasant to deal with and seem to really enjoy their job and work hard to make sure the customers have a great experience.

]]> By: Darlene http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37967 Darlene Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:35:41 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37967 John, thanks for the interview with Peter. What an interesting job he has. You are so right about the crew. I sit here and think about all the staff and crew that I meet on my cruises, and then I think of the number I never see. They all work together to make sure I have an incredible cruise. It is easy express my appreciation to those I come in contact with, but to those I never see, thank you! John, thanks for the interview with Peter. What an interesting job he has.

You are so right about the crew. I sit here and think about all the staff and crew that I meet on my cruises, and then I think of the number I never see. They all work together to make sure I have an incredible cruise. It is easy express my appreciation to those I come in contact with, but to those I never see, thank you!

]]> By: Cathy & Tom http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37960 Cathy & Tom Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:18:26 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37960 John, Awesome video, thanks for sharing with us! Beautiful ship with beautiful people! Cathy & Tom John,

Awesome video, thanks for sharing with us!

Beautiful ship with beautiful people!

Cathy & Tom

]]> By: newsfromsteph http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37955 newsfromsteph Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:57:19 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37955 Hi Kevin, If you're still not able to view the video you can visit Cunard's website and watch it. Just click here: http://www.cunard.com/BannerClicks/BannerClick.asp?ID=201 Hi Kevin,

If you’re still not able to view the video you can visit Cunard’s website and watch it. Just click here:

http://www.cunard.com/BannerClicks/BannerClick.asp?ID=201

]]> By: Donna the Jock http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37954 Donna the Jock Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:17:58 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37954 John, Thanks for posting the video it was great to see a few faces i have sailed with in the past like Alistair Greener and Amanda Reid, the video sure shows a fantastic sense of pride, i have sailed on QE2 and QM2 so i really need to go on the QV some day, but not before i sail on the Carnival Splendor (59 days and counting). John,

Thanks for posting the video it was great to see a few faces i have sailed with in the past like Alistair Greener and Amanda Reid, the video sure shows a fantastic sense of pride, i have sailed on QE2 and QM2 so i really need to go on the QV some day, but not before i sail on the Carnival Splendor (59 days and counting).

]]> By: Squidly http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/06/20/peter-shanks-and-a-blockbuster-video/#comment-37953 Squidly Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:40:08 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=3708#comment-37953 Dear John I loved reading about Cunard and the rich tradition of the line. Like Peter says any ship starts out as a metal box. It is then covered with the things that make it a beautiful work of art ,but even then it is the life blood of the ship the crew. That handles the complex or the mundane duties on the day to day jobs on the ship. This is what makes the cruise and enjoyable trip with memories to keep forever. Bless the crews who give so much to make our memories so cherished. We thank you John for giving us the opportunity to see the other side of cruising. Continue the good work. Best wishes John and Heidi from Gary and Bug Dear John I loved reading about Cunard and the rich tradition of the line. Like Peter says any ship starts out as a metal box. It is then covered with the things that make it a beautiful work of art ,but even then it is the life blood of the ship the crew. That handles the complex or the mundane duties on the day to day jobs on the ship. This is what makes the cruise and enjoyable trip with memories to keep forever. Bless the crews who give so much to make our memories so cherished. We thank you John for giving us the opportunity to see the other side of cruising. Continue the good work. Best wishes John and Heidi from Gary and Bug

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