Comments on: Bloggers Cruise Update and Oh Yes…..What Not to Wear http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/ Wed, 23 May 2012 11:16:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: kjuneahttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22419 kjunea Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:20:43 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22419 John, I have been reading your blog for several months and love it! Imagine my surprise when reading this edition to see the letter from the young couple! I taught them in Middle School in a very small town at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains! I lived in that area for over 25 years and moved a few years ago to the big city which has lots of Music everywhere. Thanks for reminding me of some of my favorite people! John, I have been reading your blog for several months and love it! Imagine my surprise when reading this edition to see the letter from the young couple! I taught them in Middle School in a very small town at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains! I lived in that area for over 25 years and moved a few years ago to the big city which has lots of Music everywhere. Thanks for reminding me of some of my favorite people!

]]> By: Gail and Harold Besthttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22418 Gail and Harold Best Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:41:38 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22418 From the Tennessee Two John, My husband Harold and I were on the Splendor cruise that just ended. About the comment cards... Both of us are very analytical, accountant types. We stressed and obsessed over the comment cards - Well I did more than Harold. Which is surely not what Carnival wants. I felt so guilty because I stated that our dining room duo had "opportunity for improvement." I even worried about it until I got home. I thought about trying to steal my card back out of the container by the dining room. I tried to explain what was wrong until I just sounded like an idiot!!! But they really did need improvement! And I think with some additional coaching, they would be a great team. And yes - after a few cruises, our expectations are high and meeting our expectations really is quite enough.Have a great cruise. Hope to see you on a future itinerary. From the Tennessee Two
John,
My husband Harold and I were on the Splendor cruise that just ended. About the comment cards… Both of us are very analytical, accountant types. We stressed and obsessed over the comment cards – Well I did more than Harold. Which is surely not what Carnival wants. I felt so guilty because I stated that our dining room duo had “opportunity for improvement.” I even worried about it until I got home. I thought about trying to steal my card back out of the container by the dining room. I tried to explain what was wrong until I just sounded like an idiot!!! But they really did need improvement! And I think with some additional coaching, they would be a great team. And yes – after a few cruises, our expectations are high and meeting our expectations really is quite enough.

Have a great cruise. Hope to see you on a future itinerary.

]]> By: Kaperino ( Kathie)http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22417 Kaperino ( Kathie) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:06:50 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22417 Big hello to Ray and Deb. Wishing we could have sailed on your platinum cruise! Having a great time I am certain. Be sure to post us your favorite ports!Love,Kap Big hello to Ray and Deb. Wishing we could have sailed on your platinum cruise! Having a great time I am certain. Be sure to post us your favorite ports!

Love,

Kap

]]> By: LambKnuckleshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22416 LambKnuckles Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:36:42 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22416 I love the thought that the comment cards may change!! Unless you go to the talks... they really are difficult to understand why Carnival is asking...Oooo... I'm getting excited for the Blogger's Cruise!!! WOO HOO!!! I have a cruise in 44 days... and a shorter one in Dec, just to tide me over... But BLOGGERS is what I'm DREAMing of!!! And speaking of the DREAM... I'm DREAMin' of her too!!!You're wonderful!!! Hellos to Heidi and thanks to Stephanie for all her work!!! Lambie I love the thought that the comment cards may change!! Unless you go to the talks… they really are difficult to understand why Carnival is asking…

Oooo… I’m getting excited for the Blogger’s Cruise!!! WOO HOO!!! I have a cruise in 44 days… and a shorter one in Dec, just to tide me over… But BLOGGERS is what I’m DREAMing of!!! And speaking of the DREAM… I’m DREAMin’ of her too!!!

You’re wonderful!!! Hellos to Heidi and thanks to Stephanie for all her work!!!
Lambie

]]> By: Jeri Greenhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22415 Jeri Green Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:19:03 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22415 Please do change the comment cards. Being a platium card holder I know what to expect on Carnival so not very much could exceed my expectations. I always expect the best - and get it. Maybe "meets expectations' would make better sense. Mrs. S. Nob needs to find another ship as soon as possible so others on the Fun Ship can forget about her. Until then - ignore the b - (woops) witch. Stephanie . PLEASE REPLY Has the hotel in New Orleans been named? Are reservations going to be made for us? If not, when can we book and be assured of a room? Thanks. Please do change the comment cards. Being a platium card holder I know what to expect on Carnival so not very much could exceed my expectations. I always expect the best – and get it.
Maybe “meets expectations’ would make better sense.
Mrs. S. Nob needs to find another ship as soon as possible so others on the Fun Ship can forget about her. Until then – ignore the b – (woops) witch.
Stephanie . PLEASE REPLY
Has the hotel in New Orleans been named? Are reservations going to be made for us? If not, when can we book and be assured of a room? Thanks.

]]> By: Ivanahttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22414 Ivana Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:16:53 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22414 John: Yes, please - make the comment cards simpler. Excellent, good, average, fair and poor ratings would work for me. I think Mrs. S.nob is on a wrong ship. Titanic already set sailed :o) Regards from Ohio to you, Heidi & Steph :o) John:
Yes, please – make the comment cards simpler. Excellent, good, average, fair and poor ratings would work for me.
I think Mrs. S.nob is on a wrong ship. Titanic already set sailed :o )
Regards from Ohio to you, Heidi & Steph :o )

]]> By: girldochttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22413 girldoc Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:41:55 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22413 Comment cards: I agree with your proposed changes. I do though understand the way to fill them out and Carnival always exceeds my expectations.Every other CD has explained the cards as you do/did...Most of us don't need a dress code lesson. In fact I am going to dress the way I want. I like to dress up for dinner, but on the ship, if I walk into the casino in a bikini, they will politely ask me to put on a shirt and that is perfectly acceptable!Keep the fun coming John!!! Comment cards: I agree with your proposed changes. I do though understand the way to fill them out and Carnival always exceeds my expectations.

Every other CD has explained the cards as you do/did…

Most of us don’t need a dress code lesson. In fact I am going to dress the way I want. I like to dress up for dinner, but on the ship, if I walk into the casino in a bikini, they will politely ask me to put on a shirt and that is perfectly acceptable!

Keep the fun coming John!!!

]]> By: dwa76http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22412 dwa76 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:55:21 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22412 Hi John/Heidi: Great thread today and i look forward to hearing more from the S.nob... I wondered about the comment card process but its interesting to see how much "influence" you have over it. Granted, the consumer makes the end decision but you can help steer them towards their answers. Great pics of Dover. Bloggers cruise right around the corner. Very exciting! Thanks for posting. Take care, David Hi John/Heidi:
Great thread today and i look forward to hearing more from the S.nob…
I wondered about the comment card process but its interesting to see how much “influence” you have over it. Granted, the consumer makes the end decision but you can help steer them towards their answers.
Great pics of Dover.
Bloggers cruise right around the corner. Very exciting!
Thanks for posting.
Take care,
David

]]> By: Dave and Barb Butlerhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22411 Dave and Barb Butler Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:53:32 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22411 John, I just read this on Cruise Critics and thought you would be interested in the perception that is coming across of the ruls on Carnival. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=823677 John,
I just read this on Cruise Critics and thought you would be interested in the perception that is coming across of the ruls on Carnival.
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=823677

]]> By: Carol Schoenbergerhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/07/bloggers-cruise-update-and-oh-yeswhat-not-to-wear/#comment-22410 Carol Schoenberger Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:36:38 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=4726#comment-22410 Hi John,Yes, I agree, the comment cards need to be changed to the simpler ratings. It's true, past guest cruisers expect the excellent service, so the phrasing "met expectations" doesn't really tell the whole story.The infamous Male Nightgown Contest, huh? Seeing some of the bloggers participate would be worth the price of the cruise, but alas, I will just have to wait to see the photos. Brings back memories John of the Jubilee, Holiday & Ecstasy.And Sue - don't forget the Knobby Knees contest.I forgot this yesterday about the problem of the ship-on-a-stick. It belongs in a place of honor in the home for all to enjoy - my 3 have their own shelf in my living room wall unit (when the cats don't jump up & knock them down).Later, C. Hi John,

Yes, I agree, the comment cards need to be changed to the simpler ratings. It’s true, past guest cruisers expect the excellent service, so the phrasing “met expectations” doesn’t really tell the whole story.

The infamous Male Nightgown Contest, huh? Seeing some of the bloggers participate would be worth the price of the cruise, but alas, I will just have to wait to see the photos. Brings back memories John of the Jubilee, Holiday & Ecstasy.

And Sue – don’t forget the Knobby Knees contest.

I forgot this yesterday about the problem of the ship-on-a-stick. It belongs in a place of honor in the home for all to enjoy – my 3 have their own shelf in my living room wall unit (when the cats don’t jump up & knock them down).

Later,
C.

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