John! This was hilarious! You are hilarious! I absolutely LOVE your video blogs. I laugh out loud with everything you do. Your daily written blogs are fabulous too, but to hear you say your jokes (and your facial expressions around the french) have much more impact when i can actually see you do it! Keep it up and hopefully we’ll be able to cruise with you again soon. Only 2 trips with you is not enough. You rock!!!
I loved this video blog, especially since we got to see and hear James. We have sailed with him onboard for the last two years and he is definitely a riot. It felt like we were there again, hearing the music and seeing the staff. I have to wait 243 more days till we sail again but who’s counting. Keep the videos coming. It helps to make the waiting easier.
Thank you John and Stephanie and Tom( who?) and of course Heidi who without here john would smell like he was French. Keep up the great work all. Great video tonight. Looking forward to tomorrows blog no matter what form it takes unless you need a good days rest then Monday is ok.
You are one naughty, naughty man! LOL I love this vedio blog. So much fun to see and hear all the wonderful people and sounds from the ship. Thanks for bringing it to us.
John, A post is a post is a post. No matter if it’s written or video there great. A quick video is just as good as a long written post. So whatever is easiest for you. Just get some rest.
Your going to have all of France coming after you.
BIG ED
PS. Will you go to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
Hi ! The video was GREAT ! Keep them coming ! Was that Crescenzo Palomba the Safety Officer ? I’m Holly from Houston. I was in Genoa in May and saw the beautiful ship !!
WOW, LOVED THIS BLOG, 10 MINUTES LONG! “A NIGHT IN THE LIFE OF JOHN HEALD”. KEEP THEM COMING, WE ALL LOVE THE VIDEO’S. YOU LOOK GREAT JOHN, HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? SAY HI TO HEIDI FOR US. Your friend, Mike & Linda
Really like the video blogs John, keep them going.Especially enjoyed the view !!
It makes us feel as though you’re on the ship with you.
Hope the weather in t heNorth sea has kept calm for you and the rest of the guests
Best video blog ever!!! James was hilarious. You must keep showing us the ship in this way. It is so great to be able to see what the ship is really like. Brings back memories of the Freedom.
Thanks John for the video. I love it as it gives us a chance to see the ship and the crew. It says a lot about the kind of person you are when you showcase the crew that passengers don’t usually see. It shows you believe they are important. Loved the short interview with the ladies from France–too funny! I think you should do this everyday so we can see you and hear your voice. Oh and I was thinking last night about your Mum and Dad and hoped they were given a suite for their anniversary cruise with their son and daughter in law. The video really makes us all want to be there sooner. The wait is too long right now..I think 129 days and counting.
LOVED the video….oh my goodness..I had tears running down my face from the French smell…I mean LAUGHTER!!
I can not imagine how long it took them to load this onto the site. Stephanie and Tom must have been up all night!!! Thanks you two for the wonderful work you do. Stephanie, I hope you are feeling better! Load up on PM Tylenol and sleep all the way home on the plane!!
And CHRIS was there!!! Hi Chris!!! You do know you are officially invited to come on the Blogger’s cruise. Hope your plan to stop smoking is still going on track!!
And HI to Jamie (DJ’s favorite Social Host on the Imagination). Thank you once again for the Funship Freddie intervention!!
John and Heidi, I hope you have had a truly wonderful visit with your families.
Thanks again for doing all you do to share your lives and travels with us. You both amaze us with your ability to exceed our expectations!!!
Loved the video blog. It was so much fun to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse and meet some of the wonderful crew members. Sure makes me wish I were there on board too!
OMG JOHN
TOO KOOL
I loved the Video “Mini Movie”Blog
How Spontaneous
The “french nose holding was priceless” yet you were so suave…Did she REALLY smell?
I bet the show was great. The pink Harley makes me want to ride a motorcycle…
Thanks John, Heidi, Steph, Tom , Chris
Take Care
Elizabeth Tucker
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I sat here enjoying your video blog today. My you do look great in that tuxedo. When I watch you do your thing Mr. Heald, it just shows how happy a man you are on a ship. You are fantastic my friend. Once again I hope to meet you and have that cup of tea. My wife and I are celebrating our 34th anniversary today Sunday 13 th of July. We are just waiting for our cruise January 25th 2009. I’m just a very happy man. Ciao my friend.
Loved the video. Laughed a lot especially when you ran into the two French ladies. Watching the video has me torn between saving for my Alaska cruise next year or spending it right now to go on a cruise RIGHT NOW!
français ne sent pas ! The viseo was fun! You are visably more slight then the last time I saw you! Stepahnie be careful on your trip. Your new dress is lovely! John slow down and breathe!
John, You are too much! These video blogs are wonderful–so great to hear you, see you, and laugh with you! Not quite as good as being there in person, but the next best thing! OMG–I laughed so hard at you with the French ladies! I am looking forward to your commentaries once you get “regular” cruisers onboard, but please keep the video blogs coming!
Sheryl
John,
The video blog was great! Carl and I were both laughing. It was nice of you to share the mop from Belize and the garbage shots…. one can never see to much of that! lol BTW loved your singing too!
Thanks for sharing the last few days with all of us! And thank you to Stephanie, Tom and all the others for thier efforts. I think I speak for all of the bloggers when I say, we all appreciate you and the time you give to the blog, so very much!
Funny to see James in a bad mood John….no Hiyaaaa’s and I can see where the top ten list of stupid CD questions comes from…I was waiting for the “take the elevator to the front of the ship line….lol” ….I think Big Ed sent the 2 french maidens to follow you around…..hahaha….
Cant wait for more….I remember the ill lady or 111 yr old in the balcony…..
Loved, loved, loved all the video blogs, especially today’s. I have to admit I’m rather thankful for the short blogs and video blogs. I’ve been trying to catch up with all the blogs and comments and it makes it a lot easier.
As I mentioned I was on the Victory last weekend for the 4 day to Canada, taking my boyfriend on his first cruise. Loved having my first balcony, we had a bottle of champagne and a wonderful view of the Statue of Liberty as we sailed away. I have to say that I think Carnival’s biggest asset, continues to be the people. The crew was a really wonderful and friendly bunch. I enjoyed Brad Calabrese as cruise director and he was very good natured when I harassed him about more promotion for the piano bar and other back lounge performers.
And big kudos to whoever at Carnival controls the weather! LOL! We had absolutely spectacular weather for our one day in port in St. John, NB. Perfectly clear, sunny and 75. Brilliant. I even came home with a tan!
Our only real let down was the food, but that was addressed on the comment card.
I was working so I didn’t get to watch the live blog of the naming ceremony, but I have checked out the pictures and commentary (Thanks Kevin for putting it all in one place!). Excellent work Stephanie and Tom!
I have another cruise on the Legend in September to help tide me over until the Blogger’s Cruise v.2.0. I can’t wait. And I’m anxiously awaiting more details on activities for the BC. But I have patience and now the visual of Big Ed climbing a rope in a rubber suit to tide me over.
I think Heidi should be the Bloggers Cruise godmother. Because she is a very important part of this whole Blog Thingy and where would you be without her (both in life and in blog material!).
There now, I think I’m caught up… Oh wait, let me add my voice to say: John please remember that you can’t be everything to everybody all the time. It’s just not humanly possibly. You don’t need to apologize for not having time to write a lengthy blog post. You have a lot of other things on your plate, probably too many. You need to have some downtime.
Cheerios,
Laura (aka divetrash, aka Princess Laura, the sweet and compromised of Big Ed’s Evil Krewe)
John, you are soooooo funny! Loved the video. Are you sure those 2 French ladies weren’t “plants?”
Whether it is with a written blog or a video, just keep taking us along with you. I’m enjoying the trip!
Thanks to all at Carnival for letting us share an amazing experience. The Splendor was truly breathtaking and a great time was had by all.
your genorosity was very much appreciated and we will definatly be selling many Carnival Cruises. This really was a FUN ship!!!!
John, I can only say it’s a good thing you’re NOT a drinker! You’d be dangerous soused. Where do you get all that energy??? Funny video. Wish we were there!
Best to Heidi, Stephanie, Tom, Mum and Dad and, of course, you,
Hi John and Heidi, (and all who help with the videos). Have had a great time getting familiar with the new Splendor. Will see it in person starting August 18 but it is fun watching everything as it has been put together over the months. I wish I had half of the energy you devote to keeping in touch with so many people.
See you in London in 36 days (as if anyone is counting). Of course that will bring us back to more evenings with Ron Pass as well which we really enjoy. Thanks John, Heidi, and all your staff for the great fun you present for everyone.
See you soon!
Love,
Barb and Joe Dombrowski
John
Loved the video tour of the ship today. It was nice to see James again also. He is such a trip! Hope you are getting your rest between shows and entertaining. I gotta say that I love the blogs but the videos are a nice change and I sure do enjoy them. We will be here for you whenever you can get back to regular blogging.
Thanks Stephanie for all your hard work and dedictation to the blog.
How brilliant this video is. I was laughing at the nose holding with the French ladies – but the line about “you need your roots done” put me on the floor.
Thank you John, Stephanie and Tom - Great Job!
Maybe next video, Heidi can take us on a spa day!!
Hi John,
Love the video blogs. Makes me feel like I’m getting to peak at people and places I don’t normally get to see. And how lucky(?) were you to be able to run into 2 French women?
Don’t worry about returning to a “normal” blog. Normal is all relative, and who of us has normal relatives. (Sorry, feeble attempt at humor here). We’ll be here whether you’re writing or just sending a quick clip.
Love to you and Heidi.
Princess Elaine, the quiet and single
After a LOOONG weekend of working… THANK YOU for laughter and silliness!!! Puting up with personalities and egos and bickering can be trying, but this video refreshed me!!! TYVM!!!
Thanks also to Stephanie for always getting it to us and to Heidi for everything she does to help you be you!!!
Loved the video…I am laughing so hard. It’s such a treat to see you in person doing your thing. And, I love seeing the “behind the scenes stuff”…even the trash in the elevator shaft.
Wow! This all looked like so much fun, too bad I couldn’t have gone with you guys. But with this live blogging it felt like I really did. Thank you for giving me a great idea of what a Carnival European cruise would be like. Steph, John and Tom, Thanks to you guys I will be booking my trip soon!
Hi John/Heidi:
I really enjoyed the vlog today. Thanks for posting this. It seems like these keep getting better and better.
I bet you’re looking forward to things returning back to somewhat “normal” for you. As busy as things have been for you over the past 6-8 weeks, anything quiet is a good thing for you.
FYI, Training camp is around the corner so you can get ready to start cheering for the Dallas Cowboys in the not-so-distant future.
Thanks again for posting and looking forward to keeping in touch.
David
The video blogs are great. Your written ones are fantastic. It was fun to watch you just go around and get people to participate in the video. Just popping open a door a saying hi and introducing the crew working. Let’s see more areas of the ship.
Thanks to everyone involved in getting these slapped on the world wide widget.
Hi John,
Bet you thought I’d fallen off the face of the earth! Nope. I’m still here. Just have a lot of things going on here in sunny FL. As you may remember I can’t see so hearing your voice on the blog is great! I almost fell out of my chair when you found those people from France! Thanks so much for all the laughs. Keep em commin. Love to Heidi.
Hi John
I’m your biggest tavel agent fan in Scotland!
I’ve just returned to my travel agency having been on the 3 day Amsterdam cruise…yes, it takes a long time to get from Dover back to Scotland!! I had tried to say hello to you and introduce myself onboard but never managed to catch you, you are one hell of a busy guy! However, I was delighted to see myself in the backgrond of your video blog (the one with the French women!) and you said ‘hello love’ to me so I feel in a way we did indeed meet! And you are right, a lot of the travel agents onboard made a mockery out of the Open Bar card, I felt very selfconscious using it onfront of the ‘real’ guests….although at 4 months pregnant at least I wasn’t ordering ridiculous amounts of alcohol! And thank you for giving us a giggle when we were waiting to get off the ship in Amsterdam, fancy the port authorities only putting on 2 immigration guys to check our passports!!! And lastly, I just wanted to say what a laugh I got when watching the video that Lynn & her UK sales team put together for ‘Hey Big Splendor’ - what stars they are!
I’ll be logging on every day to see how things are going onboard and I hope to have some Scottish clients onboard with you soon. Well done again during the 3 day cruise, it was tough but you and the crew were amazing, take care….
your #1 Scottish fan xx
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51 Comments
July 12th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
How much fun!! I’m betting that Steph is hating the idea of leaving the Splendor. I know I certainly would.
Looking forward to reading the ‘old’ blog again but, believe me, these videos are FANTASTIC!!
Thanks so much to you, John, Heidi, Steph, Tom and everyone else who has made this all so special!!!
Cheers!!!
Host Mach
July 12th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
BUETIFULE SHIP!
FUNNY VIDIO!
LOL
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JAKE S.
July 12th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
John, Loved your video blog. Thanks for making us a part of your day.
Jo
July 12th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
John! This was hilarious! You are hilarious! I absolutely LOVE your video blogs. I laugh out loud with everything you do. Your daily written blogs are fabulous too, but to hear you say your jokes (and your facial expressions around the french) have much more impact when i can actually see you do it! Keep it up and hopefully we’ll be able to cruise with you again soon. Only 2 trips with you is not enough. You rock!!!
July 12th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
dude! i TRIPLE love the video blogs, especially with french people!!! how funny was that? wonderful post!
smiles, bonnie and prince charlie
July 12th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
John…..Thanks for sharing the last couple of days! With all the things you had to do, it is amazing that you could take the time to share with us!
John & Susan from Frisco, Tx
July 12th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
John, you’re awful…….LOL……poor French ladies…..did she really smell?
July 12th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Hello John,
I loved this video blog, especially since we got to see and hear James. We have sailed with him onboard for the last two years and he is definitely a riot. It felt like we were there again, hearing the music and seeing the staff. I have to wait 243 more days till we sail again but who’s counting. Keep the videos coming. It helps to make the waiting easier.
Margie Tracy
July 12th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Dear john I enjoyed the video.Congratulations to Stephanie for keeping up with you. Keep the videos coming very nice. Best wishes Gary and Bug
July 13th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Thank you John and Stephanie and Tom( who?) and of course Heidi who without here john would smell like he was French. Keep up the great work all. Great video tonight. Looking forward to tomorrows blog no matter what form it takes unless you need a good days rest then Monday is ok.
Cheers
Kevin
July 13th, 2008 at 6:47 am
John,
You are one naughty, naughty man! LOL I love this vedio blog. So much fun to see and hear all the wonderful people and sounds from the ship. Thanks for bringing it to us.
Sallie
July 13th, 2008 at 7:53 am
John, A post is a post is a post. No matter if it’s written or video there great. A quick video is just as good as a long written post. So whatever is easiest for you. Just get some rest.
Your going to have all of France coming after you.
BIG ED
PS. Will you go to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
July 13th, 2008 at 8:24 am
ROFL!!!Love the Video Blog !!
-Sandra
July 13th, 2008 at 8:28 am
The Duke was watching over my shoulder and laughing along with me, especially about the Frenchies! How cool was that timing!!! Love the videos.
Hugs,
Duchess Sandy in GA
July 13th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Hi ! The video was GREAT ! Keep them coming ! Was that Crescenzo Palomba the Safety Officer ? I’m Holly from Houston. I was in Genoa in May and saw the beautiful ship !!
July 13th, 2008 at 8:33 am
WOW, LOVED THIS BLOG, 10 MINUTES LONG! “A NIGHT IN THE LIFE OF JOHN HEALD”. KEEP THEM COMING, WE ALL LOVE THE VIDEO’S. YOU LOOK GREAT JOHN, HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? SAY HI TO HEIDI FOR US. Your friend, Mike & Linda
July 13th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Really like the video blogs John, keep them going.Especially enjoyed the view !!
It makes us feel as though you’re on the ship with you.
Hope the weather in t heNorth sea has kept calm for you and the rest of the guests
July 13th, 2008 at 9:46 am
WHO IS DUDE,
IS THAT FRENCH
July 13th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Best video blog ever!!! James was hilarious. You must keep showing us the ship in this way. It is so great to be able to see what the ship is really like. Brings back memories of the Freedom.
July 13th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Thanks John for the video. I love it as it gives us a chance to see the ship and the crew. It says a lot about the kind of person you are when you showcase the crew that passengers don’t usually see. It shows you believe they are important. Loved the short interview with the ladies from France–too funny! I think you should do this everyday so we can see you and hear your voice. Oh and I was thinking last night about your Mum and Dad and hoped they were given a suite for their anniversary cruise with their son and daughter in law. The video really makes us all want to be there sooner. The wait is too long right now..I think 129 days and counting.
July 13th, 2008 at 10:12 am
John:
LOVED the video….oh my goodness..I had tears running down my face from the French smell…I mean LAUGHTER!!
I can not imagine how long it took them to load this onto the site. Stephanie and Tom must have been up all night!!! Thanks you two for the wonderful work you do. Stephanie, I hope you are feeling better! Load up on PM Tylenol and sleep all the way home on the plane!!
And CHRIS was there!!! Hi Chris!!! You do know you are officially invited to come on the Blogger’s cruise. Hope your plan to stop smoking is still going on track!!
And HI to Jamie (DJ’s favorite Social Host on the Imagination). Thank you once again for the Funship Freddie intervention!!
John and Heidi, I hope you have had a truly wonderful visit with your families.
Thanks again for doing all you do to share your lives and travels with us. You both amaze us with your ability to exceed our expectations!!!
Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)
July 13th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Bravo!!! I love the videos too. Can hardly wait for the Bloggers cruise.
Red Ruby slippers: “There’s no place like Carnival with John and Heidi, There’s no place like Carnival with John and Heidi….etc…….
Ciao, Kathleen
July 13th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Great video blog!!
Can’t wait to see more!
Cathy & Tom
July 13th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Loved the video blog. It was so much fun to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse and meet some of the wonderful crew members. Sure makes me wish I were there on board too!
July 13th, 2008 at 11:02 am
OMG JOHN
TOO KOOL
I loved the Video “Mini Movie”Blog
How Spontaneous
The “french nose holding was priceless” yet you were so suave…Did she REALLY smell?
I bet the show was great. The pink Harley makes me want to ride a motorcycle…
Thanks John, Heidi, Steph, Tom , Chris
Take Care
Elizabeth Tucker
July 13th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I sat here enjoying your video blog today. My you do look great in that tuxedo. When I watch you do your thing Mr. Heald, it just shows how happy a man you are on a ship. You are fantastic my friend. Once again I hope to meet you and have that cup of tea. My wife and I are celebrating our 34th anniversary today Sunday 13 th of July. We are just waiting for our cruise January 25th 2009. I’m just a very happy man. Ciao my friend.
Paul F. Pietrangelo
July 13th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Love the video blog, especially the “behind the scenes” view.
Thanks
July 13th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Loved the video. Laughed a lot especially when you ran into the two French ladies. Watching the video has me torn between saving for my Alaska cruise next year or spending it right now to go on a cruise RIGHT NOW!
July 13th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
français ne sent pas ! The viseo was fun! You are visably more slight then the last time I saw you! Stepahnie be careful on your trip. Your new dress is lovely! John slow down and breathe!
Miss the Cruise life!
Kap
July 13th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
John, You are too much! These video blogs are wonderful–so great to hear you, see you, and laugh with you! Not quite as good as being there in person, but the next best thing! OMG–I laughed so hard at you with the French ladies! I am looking forward to your commentaries once you get “regular” cruisers onboard, but please keep the video blogs coming!
Sheryl
July 13th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Great video! I really enjoy how you feature some of the hard working crew of the Splendor.
July 13th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
John,
The video blog was great! Carl and I were both laughing. It was nice of you to share the mop from Belize and the garbage shots…. one can never see to much of that! lol BTW loved your singing too!
Thanks for sharing the last few days with all of us! And thank you to Stephanie, Tom and all the others for thier efforts. I think I speak for all of the bloggers when I say, we all appreciate you and the time you give to the blog, so very much!
Princess Barb and Carl
PS…. maybe we can hear from Heidi soon???
July 13th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Funny to see James in a bad mood John….no Hiyaaaa’s and I can see where the top ten list of stupid CD questions comes from…I was waiting for the “take the elevator to the front of the ship line….lol” ….I think Big Ed sent the 2 french maidens to follow you around…..hahaha….
Cant wait for more….I remember the ill lady or 111 yr old in the balcony…..
Mark
July 13th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
John,
Loved, loved, loved all the video blogs, especially today’s. I have to admit I’m rather thankful for the short blogs and video blogs. I’ve been trying to catch up with all the blogs and comments and it makes it a lot easier.
As I mentioned I was on the Victory last weekend for the 4 day to Canada, taking my boyfriend on his first cruise. Loved having my first balcony, we had a bottle of champagne and a wonderful view of the Statue of Liberty as we sailed away. I have to say that I think Carnival’s biggest asset, continues to be the people. The crew was a really wonderful and friendly bunch. I enjoyed Brad Calabrese as cruise director and he was very good natured when I harassed him about more promotion for the piano bar and other back lounge performers.
And big kudos to whoever at Carnival controls the weather! LOL! We had absolutely spectacular weather for our one day in port in St. John, NB. Perfectly clear, sunny and 75. Brilliant. I even came home with a tan!
Our only real let down was the food, but that was addressed on the comment card.
I was working so I didn’t get to watch the live blog of the naming ceremony, but I have checked out the pictures and commentary (Thanks Kevin for putting it all in one place!). Excellent work Stephanie and Tom!
I have another cruise on the Legend in September to help tide me over until the Blogger’s Cruise v.2.0. I can’t wait. And I’m anxiously awaiting more details on activities for the BC. But I have patience and now the visual of Big Ed climbing a rope in a rubber suit to tide me over.
I think Heidi should be the Bloggers Cruise godmother. Because she is a very important part of this whole Blog Thingy and where would you be without her (both in life and in blog material!).
There now, I think I’m caught up… Oh wait, let me add my voice to say: John please remember that you can’t be everything to everybody all the time. It’s just not humanly possibly. You don’t need to apologize for not having time to write a lengthy blog post. You have a lot of other things on your plate, probably too many. You need to have some downtime.
Cheerios,
Laura (aka divetrash, aka Princess Laura, the sweet and compromised of Big Ed’s Evil Krewe)
July 13th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
John, you are soooooo funny! Loved the video. Are you sure those 2 French ladies weren’t “plants?”
Whether it is with a written blog or a video, just keep taking us along with you. I’m enjoying the trip!
July 13th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Thanks to all at Carnival for letting us share an amazing experience. The Splendor was truly breathtaking and a great time was had by all.
your genorosity was very much appreciated and we will definatly be selling many Carnival Cruises. This really was a FUN ship!!!!
Love
Thomson Girlsxxxxx
July 13th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
John, I can only say it’s a good thing you’re NOT a drinker! You’d be dangerous soused. Where do you get all that energy??? Funny video. Wish we were there!
Best to Heidi, Stephanie, Tom, Mum and Dad and, of course, you,
Your Pal, Myra
July 13th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Hi John and Heidi, (and all who help with the videos). Have had a great time getting familiar with the new Splendor. Will see it in person starting August 18 but it is fun watching everything as it has been put together over the months. I wish I had half of the energy you devote to keeping in touch with so many people.
See you in London in 36 days (as if anyone is counting). Of course that will bring us back to more evenings with Ron Pass as well which we really enjoy. Thanks John, Heidi, and all your staff for the great fun you present for everyone.
See you soon!
Love,
Barb and Joe Dombrowski
July 13th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Love the video blog! Everyone is having FUN!
July 13th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
John, I could’nt quit laughing…more french people please!!!
July 13th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
John
Loved the video tour of the ship today. It was nice to see James again also. He is such a trip! Hope you are getting your rest between shows and entertaining. I gotta say that I love the blogs but the videos are a nice change and I sure do enjoy them. We will be here for you whenever you can get back to regular blogging.
Thanks Stephanie for all your hard work and dedictation to the blog.
Blessings to all
Cindy & Kevin
CindyInPA
July 13th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
How brilliant this video is. I was laughing at the nose holding with the French ladies – but the line about “you need your roots done” put me on the floor.
Thank you John, Stephanie and Tom - Great Job!
Maybe next video, Heidi can take us on a spa day!!
Happy Sailing,
Debs
July 13th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Hi John,
Love the video blogs. Makes me feel like I’m getting to peak at people and places I don’t normally get to see. And how lucky(?) were you to be able to run into 2 French women?
Don’t worry about returning to a “normal” blog. Normal is all relative, and who of us has normal relatives. (Sorry, feeble attempt at humor here). We’ll be here whether you’re writing or just sending a quick clip.
Love to you and Heidi.
Princess Elaine, the quiet and single
July 13th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
John,
After a LOOONG weekend of working… THANK YOU for laughter and silliness!!! Puting up with personalities and egos and bickering can be trying, but this video refreshed me!!! TYVM!!!
Thanks also to Stephanie for always getting it to us and to Heidi for everything she does to help you be you!!!
Regards and smiles,
Lambie
July 13th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Loved the video…I am laughing so hard. It’s such a treat to see you in person doing your thing. And, I love seeing the “behind the scenes stuff”…even the trash in the elevator shaft.
Keep up the great work.
Lisa Kilmartin
July 14th, 2008 at 3:20 am
I totally agree with Laura …..
[X] I vote for Heidi as the new FANTASY GodMother anyone else agree with me?
Heidi…video blog us please.. your acceptance speach. How will we dedicate the ship to you?
MARK
July 14th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Wow! This all looked like so much fun, too bad I couldn’t have gone with you guys. But with this live blogging it felt like I really did. Thank you for giving me a great idea of what a Carnival European cruise would be like. Steph, John and Tom, Thanks to you guys I will be booking my trip soon!
July 14th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Hi John/Heidi:
I really enjoyed the vlog today. Thanks for posting this. It seems like these keep getting better and better.
I bet you’re looking forward to things returning back to somewhat “normal” for you. As busy as things have been for you over the past 6-8 weeks, anything quiet is a good thing for you.
FYI, Training camp is around the corner so you can get ready to start cheering for the Dallas Cowboys in the not-so-distant future.
Thanks again for posting and looking forward to keeping in touch.
David
July 14th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
The video blogs are great. Your written ones are fantastic. It was fun to watch you just go around and get people to participate in the video. Just popping open a door a saying hi and introducing the crew working. Let’s see more areas of the ship.
Thanks to everyone involved in getting these slapped on the world wide widget.
July 14th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Hi John,
Bet you thought I’d fallen off the face of the earth! Nope. I’m still here. Just have a lot of things going on here in sunny FL. As you may remember I can’t see so hearing your voice on the blog is great! I almost fell out of my chair when you found those people from France! Thanks so much for all the laughs. Keep em commin. Love to Heidi.
Leasa
July 15th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Hi John
I’m your biggest tavel agent fan in Scotland!
I’ve just returned to my travel agency having been on the 3 day Amsterdam cruise…yes, it takes a long time to get from Dover back to Scotland!! I had tried to say hello to you and introduce myself onboard but never managed to catch you, you are one hell of a busy guy! However, I was delighted to see myself in the backgrond of your video blog (the one with the French women!) and you said ‘hello love’ to me so I feel in a way we did indeed meet! And you are right, a lot of the travel agents onboard made a mockery out of the Open Bar card, I felt very selfconscious using it onfront of the ‘real’ guests….although at 4 months pregnant at least I wasn’t ordering ridiculous amounts of alcohol! And thank you for giving us a giggle when we were waiting to get off the ship in Amsterdam, fancy the port authorities only putting on 2 immigration guys to check our passports!!! And lastly, I just wanted to say what a laugh I got when watching the video that Lynn & her UK sales team put together for ‘Hey Big Splendor’ - what stars they are!
I’ll be logging on every day to see how things are going onboard and I hope to have some Scottish clients onboard with you soon. Well done again during the 3 day cruise, it was tough but you and the crew were amazing, take care….
your #1 Scottish fan xx
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