Comments on: Bare Naked Ladies http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/ Wed, 23 May 2012 11:16:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Patricia Gregoryhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23297 Patricia Gregory Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:46:58 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23297 Dear Ralf and Big Ed, Thanks for your response. We attached the tags because we are traveling with a travel agency and they are supposed to handle the luggage, so were aren't sure if we will see our luggage between the 14 hr. flight and the ship. Or ever again. Just so we see it sometime, we will be happy! We bought a pacet of Scotch brand laminating shhets for the tags, and used a hole puncher and tie wraps as well. Friends who have traveled a lot more than we have suggest that half my clothes be put in Larry's suitcase and half of his be packed in mine. So if one case is misplaced, we will each have something to wear. What with the changes in airline requirements, my carry-on will change from a tote bag full of books and other goodies to keep me happy on the flight to my very smallest suitcase with all the new clothes I bought for the trip. Do you know what the current rules are for carry-on items? Will the arrest me if I take along my cross-stitch? That involves a blunt tapestry needle and a tiny pair of embroidery scissors. Only 36 more days till our Hawaii cruise!!! Dear Ralf and Big Ed,
Thanks for your response. We attached the tags because we are traveling with a travel agency and they are supposed to handle the luggage, so were aren’t sure if we will see our luggage between the 14 hr. flight and the ship. Or ever again. Just so we see it sometime, we will be happy! We bought a pacet of Scotch brand laminating shhets for the tags, and used a hole puncher and tie wraps as well. Friends who have traveled a lot more than we have suggest that half my clothes be put in Larry’s suitcase and half of his be packed in mine. So if one case is misplaced, we will each have something to wear. What with the changes in airline requirements, my carry-on will change from a tote bag full of books and other goodies to keep me happy on the flight to my very smallest suitcase with all the new clothes I bought for the trip. Do you know what the current rules are for carry-on items? Will the arrest me if I take along my cross-stitch? That involves a blunt tapestry needle and a tiny pair of embroidery scissors. Only 36 more days till our Hawaii cruise!!!

]]> By: Lizhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23296 Liz Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:40:18 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23296 Dear John, I'm a Scot living in the U.S. for the past 38 years. I too watched the British portion of the Olympic Closing Ceremony and I thank goodness that you felt the same as me. I couldn't believe that the British rep. walked to the podium to accept the flag, with the jacket of his crumpled suit unbuttoned and flapping in the wind. I hope that the British Olympic Committee members read your blog and take notes that they'll need to do a lot better when 2012 rolls around. On a different subject. Where can I find an updated list of CDs and what ship they are currently sailing? I love Malcolm Burn. We have 4 cruises booked through April and would love to know who the CDs are on each sailing. I LOVE your blogs. You make me laugh like no other can. Thanks for that. Regards, Liz Dear John, I’m a Scot living in the U.S. for the past 38 years. I too watched the British portion of the Olympic Closing Ceremony and I thank goodness that you felt the same as me. I couldn’t believe that the British rep. walked to the podium to accept the flag, with the jacket of his crumpled suit unbuttoned and flapping in the wind. I hope that the British Olympic Committee members read your blog and take notes that they’ll need to do a lot better when 2012 rolls around.
On a different subject. Where can I find an updated list of CDs and what ship they are currently sailing? I love Malcolm Burn. We have 4 cruises booked through April and would love to know who the CDs are on each sailing.
I LOVE your blogs. You make me laugh like no other can. Thanks for that.
Regards, Liz

]]> By: Owlhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23295 Owl Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:04:23 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23295 aww cmon john! you being from GB means your supposed to have a tolerance for suggestive themes! (and nude weather girls) did I miss anything? what is the world coming to. Why, not long ago we were all naked anyway, I dont see what this fellow was so upset about. Besides I dont think those magazines are the same as say playbor or huster anyway. I dont understand why some people find sticking there nose in others business so gratifying... doesnt that guest know carnival may host nudist group cruises from time to time? hah. A scary and boring world it would be if we dove into the minds and rules of some of these folks, they just arent logical opinions. Hope you have a great one! aww cmon john! you being from GB means your supposed to have a tolerance for suggestive themes! (and nude weather girls) did I miss anything? what is the world coming to. Why, not long ago we were all naked anyway, I dont see what this fellow was so upset about. Besides I dont think those magazines are the same as say playbor or huster anyway. I dont understand why some people find sticking there nose in others business so gratifying… doesnt that guest know carnival may host nudist group cruises from time to time? hah. A scary and boring world it would be if we dove into the minds and rules of some of these folks, they just arent logical opinions. Hope you have a great one!

]]> By: "BIG" EDhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23294 "BIG" ED Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:01:27 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23294 Patricia GregoryI've had no problems with the downloaded tags. I print them on heavier paper and I put one on each handle since most luggage now have two of them just to make sure.BIG ED Patricia Gregory

I’ve had no problems with the downloaded tags. I print them on heavier paper and I put one on each handle since most luggage now have two of them just to make sure.

BIG ED

]]> By: SUZANNE & LISAhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23293 SUZANNE & LISA Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:54:18 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23293 Hi John,No need for a reply to us as we leave at 5.00am tomorrow morning for two nights in London before joining you in Dover on Saturday. Can't wait and will be leaving a note for you at the desk so that we can hopefully say gooday in person at some stage. Looking forward to the trip (and rest) very much. Regards Suzanne & Lisa (Downunder) Hi John,

No need for a reply to us as we leave at 5.00am tomorrow morning for two nights in London before joining you in Dover on Saturday. Can’t wait and will be leaving a note for you at the desk so that we can hopefully say gooday in person at some stage. Looking forward to the trip (and rest)
very much.
Regards
Suzanne & Lisa
(Downunder)

]]> By: The Flying Dutchmanhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23292 The Flying Dutchman Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:34:40 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23292 God forbid that a crew member be reading such inappropriate material (I am kidding) some crotchety overly conservative twit got a bug up their posterior orifice….. perish the thought if he or she had been listening to Barenaked Ladies as well….the uptight upstanding twit may have had a heart attack right then there……If I Had $1000000 (If I Had $1,000,000) I'd buy you a house (I would buy you a house) If I Had $1000000 (If I Had $1,000,000) I'd buy you furniture for your house (Maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman) If I Had $1,000,000 (If I Had $1,000,000) I'd buy you a K-Car (a nice Reliant automobile) If I Had $1,000,000 I'd buy your love...Mark The Flying (Barenaked) Dutchman God forbid that a crew member be reading such inappropriate material (I am kidding) some crotchety overly conservative twit got a bug up their posterior orifice….. perish the thought if he or she had been listening to Barenaked Ladies as well….the uptight upstanding twit may have had a heart attack right then there……

If I Had $1000000 (If I Had $1,000,000)
I’d buy you a house (I would buy you a house)
If I Had $1000000 (If I Had $1,000,000)
I’d buy you furniture for your house
(Maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman)
If I Had $1,000,000 (If I Had $1,000,000)
I’d buy you a K-Car (a nice Reliant automobile)
If I Had $1,000,000 I’d buy your love…

Mark
The Flying (Barenaked) Dutchman

]]> By: dwa76http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23291 dwa76 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:49:00 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23291 Hi John/Heidi: Great hearing from Big Tex and I think it would be great if he was the CD out of Galveston. I'm surprised you weren't more excited for the transition made to London during the closing ceremonies. Yes, Becks has probably never had to take public transportation. However, I would say that the group assembled did a pretty good job. I think it would be a great idea to have open chef night in the supper club and i can see why their classes are becoming very popular. Thanks for another great blog and take care, David Hi John/Heidi:
Great hearing from Big Tex and I think it would be great if he was the CD out of Galveston.
I’m surprised you weren’t more excited for the transition made to London during the closing ceremonies. Yes, Becks has probably never had to take public transportation. However, I would say that the group assembled did a pretty good job.
I think it would be a great idea to have open chef night in the supper club and i can see why their classes are becoming very popular.
Thanks for another great blog and take care,
David

]]> By: "BIG" EDhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23290 "BIG" ED Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:43:24 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23290 John, are you sure that was the Mayor of London. He looked more Al Ernst if we cleaned him up.BIG ED John, are you sure that was the Mayor of London. He looked more Al Ernst if we cleaned him up.

BIG ED

]]> By: Jennifer hammondhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23289 Jennifer hammond Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:10:16 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23289 John, good luck on your doctors app.Hopefully he will give you a good report. How's the diet going? You haven't mentioned it lately. You looked like you lost some weight when we cruised with you the first part of Aug.Jennifer John, good luck on your doctors app.Hopefully he will give you a good report. How’s the diet going? You haven’t mentioned it lately. You looked like you lost some weight when we cruised with you the first part of Aug.

Jennifer

]]> By: Troy Bakerhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/24/bare-naked-ladies/#comment-23288 Troy Baker Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:14:43 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5148#comment-23288 John I had a quick question. Does Carnival have to approve a cruise directors skit and then they have to stick to it? We have had 4 cruises now that have been identical. Every joke, every show, every top 10 list, etc.....We just went on the Ecstasy with Big Tex and I mean every word / joke / song, was the same, no creativity after doing the same show for over a year.All the cruises were over a year apart. Obviously the duplication was only twice but the first one we even had the same juggler, same comedians flown in, etc..... not a thing different.The good news is we had enough drinks that it was still fun and laughed at the jokes.But I do wonder how much control someone is taking at the top.One more comment was we were on a Carnival cruise that had REO Speedwagon, STYX and Journey on the cruise doing concerts and they would not allow any outside songs on the decks, and we all wanted to hear the groups that were on board......... someone wanted to control the music but hey were playing Def Lepard and various other rock bands.Curious Troy John
I had a quick question.
Does Carnival have to approve a cruise directors skit and then they have to stick to it?
We have had 4 cruises now that have been identical. Every joke, every show, every top 10 list, etc…..

We just went on the Ecstasy with Big Tex and I mean every word / joke / song, was the same, no creativity after doing the same show for over a year.

All the cruises were over a year apart. Obviously the duplication was only twice but the first one we even had the same juggler, same comedians flown in, etc….. not a thing different.

The good news is we had enough drinks that it was still fun and laughed at the jokes.

But I do wonder how much control someone is taking at the top.

One more comment was we were on a Carnival cruise that had REO Speedwagon, STYX and Journey on the cruise doing concerts and they would not allow any outside songs on the decks, and we all wanted to hear the groups that were on board……… someone wanted to control the music but hey were playing Def Lepard and various other rock bands.

Curious
Troy

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