Comments on: Goodbye From Fred, Ginger and Me…..Hello to Heidi and Todd http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:40:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dwa76http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23522 dwa76 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:21:44 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23522 Hi John/Heidi: Great blogs and interview with Todd today. Been a while since i've had a chance to read so its nice to catchup. Hope all is well! Take care! David Hi John/Heidi:
Great blogs and interview with Todd today.
Been a while since i’ve had a chance to read so its nice to catchup.
Hope all is well!
Take care!
David

]]> By: LambKnuckleshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23521 LambKnuckles Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:57:24 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23521 John,I am sorry to report my bottom and my body will stay tattoo free... Your image would be an improvement on my derriere... but I just can't do it!!! I will share this will my daughter, as her habit is in favor of tattoos... (much to my chagrin and not-understanding). She LOVES cruising CARNIVAL, almost as much as I, but she also is quite picky on her permanent images!!!TaTa Fred and Ginger... Sorry you won't be blog fodder, but I am quite assured there will be more and more with interesting stories and experiences... John will never lack for fodder...Hello to Heidi!! It's wonderful to hear from you!!! Keep posting... Maybe you can convince John for one day off each week... and you can fill a column!!! That would be WONDERFUL!!!Regards and Sincere care, Lambie John,

I am sorry to report my bottom and my body will stay tattoo free… Your image would be an improvement on my derriere… but I just can’t do it!!! I will share this will my daughter, as her habit is in favor of tattoos… (much to my chagrin and not-understanding). She LOVES cruising CARNIVAL, almost as much as I, but she also is quite picky on her permanent images!!!

TaTa Fred and Ginger… Sorry you won’t be blog fodder, but I am quite assured there will be more and more with interesting stories and experiences… John will never lack for fodder…

Hello to Heidi!! It’s wonderful to hear from you!!! Keep posting… Maybe you can convince John for one day off each week… and you can fill a column!!! That would be WONDERFUL!!!

Regards and Sincere care,
Lambie

]]> By: Ruth Jamisonhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23520 Ruth Jamison Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:36:27 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23520 John, It has been a really hectic week. Jim, Amanda, and I got two beagles last weekend. Jim got a two year old male named Truman and Amanda got a eight week old puppy that she named Zippy. The pictures from Talin made me smile. That was such a beautiful city. Amanda did a book report on Estonia as one of her summer reading book reports. She really enjoyed the castle. I was glad to hear that things went reasonablly well with the doctor. John, you have got to take care of yourself. We know you are devoted to the blog, but if you push yourself too hard, things will not be good. Remember, the blog keeps us connected to Carnival. Even if you do not put in an entry every day, we just want to know that the blog will exist. I have to let you know, I really miss not being a regular blogger, however, there is a very good reason for my absence. I hope to resolve it soon. Until I can get things on a more even keel, keep in mind that the two of you are always in my thoughts. Cheers Mate! Ruth John,
It has been a really hectic week. Jim, Amanda, and I got two beagles last weekend. Jim got a two year old male named Truman and Amanda got a eight week old puppy that she named Zippy.
The pictures from Talin made me smile. That was such a beautiful city. Amanda did a book report on Estonia as one of her summer reading book reports. She really enjoyed the castle.
I was glad to hear that things went reasonablly well with the doctor. John, you have got to take care of yourself. We know you are devoted to the blog, but if you push yourself too hard, things will not be good. Remember, the blog keeps us connected to Carnival. Even if you do not put in an entry every day, we just want to know that the blog will exist.
I have to let you know, I really miss not being a regular blogger, however, there is a very good reason for my absence. I hope to resolve it soon.
Until I can get things on a more even keel, keep in mind that the two of you are always in my thoughts.
Cheers Mate!
Ruth

]]> By: Luis & Maria Torreshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23519 Luis & Maria Torres Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:17:30 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23519 John,Always sad to hear when people twist things around with racism when they do not get their way. You are a true gentlemen by tolerating that kind of conversations. Rules are there for a reason and yes there are many I don't care about but we follow them and move on. I remember on our last cruise in December (On the Freedom), Mr. Sony sat next to me as well and I was a little upset but got some laughs at the end because I kept seeing on his small screen "battery" problems. So I just giggled to myself, it reminded me of a movie I watched "TRUE LIES" with Arnold and Jamie Lee Curtis when the terrorist are trying to film the big guy and the battery is low. Maybe you've seen the movie. Anyway we are gearing up for a couple of hurricanes that are near by and we are feeling the effects of them. Just hope New Orleans hunkers down and is better prepared this time. Which as of late they are getting people evacuated and preparing the town and state for the worst. Lets hope it is not the worst. Say hello to Todd and based on your interview with him, we will see him again on Freedom on 28 February 2009, when we cruise for 8 days (Eastern Caribbean). Sorry we keep missing you John, we will be on the Splendor in November for the 2 day to Bahamas, so maybe we will see you then. We have also booked for Feb 2010 on the Carnival Dream. Anyway, say hello to Heidi and keep smiling.Luis & Maria Torres Tampa, FL John,

Always sad to hear when people twist things around with racism when they do not get their way. You are a true gentlemen by tolerating that kind of conversations. Rules are there for a reason and yes there are many I don’t care about but we follow them and move on. I remember on our last cruise in December (On the Freedom), Mr. Sony sat next to me as well and I was a little upset but got some laughs at the end because I kept seeing on his small screen “battery” problems. So I just giggled to myself, it reminded me of a movie I watched “TRUE LIES” with Arnold and Jamie Lee Curtis when the terrorist are trying to film the big guy and the battery is low. Maybe you’ve seen the movie. Anyway we are gearing up for a couple of hurricanes that are near by and we are feeling the effects of them. Just hope New Orleans hunkers down and is better prepared this time. Which as of late they are getting people evacuated and preparing the town and state for the worst. Lets hope it is not the worst. Say hello to Todd and based on your interview with him, we will see him again on Freedom on 28 February 2009, when we cruise for 8 days (Eastern Caribbean). Sorry we keep missing you John, we will be on the Splendor in November for the 2 day to Bahamas, so maybe we will see you then. We have also booked for Feb 2010 on the Carnival Dream. Anyway, say hello to Heidi and keep smiling.

Luis & Maria Torres
Tampa, FL

]]> By: Nashville girlshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23518 Nashville girls Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:39:58 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23518 John, Having disembarked almost over two weeks ago from the August 6th cruise, I can't stop thinking about the pizza on the Lido deck. That's the best darn pizza I've ever tasted. Can Carnival package it in the frozen food section of Publix's so I can have it at home anytime I want it? I'm seroius. Am I going to have to go on another cruise in order to eat Carnival's unbelieveably delicious crust and toppings? Also, when is the gift shop going to stock a gold charm of the Carnival cruise ship? I can go on line and order a cruise ship charm, BUT I WANT THE FREDDIE HEAD THINGY on my bracelet. Can you give them a shout and put a bug in their ear? I spoke to about four ladies on my cruise who would have bought that charm in a heartbeat!!!! I realize the gift shop is not technically under Carnival, but you have a lot of pull in this world of cruising, so I'm depending on you for this one. Let me know when it gets manufactured because I really really need it. Monty, 1/2 of the Nashville girls. John,
Having disembarked almost over two weeks ago from the August 6th cruise, I can’t stop thinking about the pizza on the Lido deck. That’s the best darn pizza I’ve ever tasted. Can Carnival package it in the frozen food section of Publix’s so I can have it at home anytime I want it? I’m seroius. Am I going to have to go on another cruise in order to eat Carnival’s unbelieveably delicious crust and toppings?
Also, when is the gift shop going to stock a gold charm of the Carnival cruise ship? I can go on line and order a cruise ship charm, BUT I WANT THE FREDDIE HEAD THINGY on my bracelet. Can you give them a shout and put a bug in their ear? I spoke to about four ladies on my cruise who would have bought that charm in a heartbeat!!!!
I realize the gift shop is not technically under Carnival, but you have a lot of pull in this world of cruising, so I’m depending on you for this one. Let me know when it gets manufactured because I really really need it.
Monty, 1/2 of the Nashville girls.

]]> By: LisaKhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23517 LisaK Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:48:24 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23517 Loved the inteverview w/Todd. He's one of my favorites. I've been contemplating taking the Dream cruise out of NY next November...guess I'm going to have to book now.How come he said he wants to get back home to the West Coast? I thought he grew up here in Maryland...guess when you grow up and move away, you find new homes. All my best to Todd, he'll be great on the Dream.Heidi,So good to hear from you. The ship will be in good hands with you. They're lucky to have someone that can step in and fill John's shoes like you can. You'll be great. Enjoy your time with your Mom...you deserve it as John deserves a break with his family as well.Take care all,Lisa and George Loved the inteverview w/Todd. He’s one of my favorites. I’ve been contemplating taking the Dream cruise out of NY next November…guess I’m going to have to book now.

How come he said he wants to get back home to the West Coast? I thought he grew up here in Maryland…guess when you grow up and move away, you find new homes. All my best to Todd, he’ll be great on the Dream.

Heidi,

So good to hear from you. The ship will be in good hands with you. They’re lucky to have someone that can step in and fill John’s shoes like you can. You’ll be great. Enjoy your time with your Mom…you deserve it as John deserves a break with his family as well.

Take care all,

Lisa and George

]]> By: Agent Dorothyskihttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23516 Agent Dorothyski Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:08:58 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23516 Humm - a tattoo for a cruise...I must say I'm tempted! Though it would have to be a larger image to truly capture the full sparkle in your eye...! I might be an adult, but if my mom ever found out...!!! Haha!Talk about devoted though! Just forwarded it to my BDM and she thinks that it should be a promotional item! Haha! Is there a way to deliver it through www.carnivalfunshops.com??!! Perhaps pay online and "pick it up" at your local tattoo place??!! Haha!No worries Heidi - you'll do awesome! And have a nice little break yourself John. You behave yourself while you're out there!Cheers! Humm – a tattoo for a cruise…I must say I’m tempted! Though it would have to be a larger image to truly capture the full sparkle in your eye…! I might be an adult, but if my mom ever found out…!!! Haha!

Talk about devoted though! Just forwarded it to my BDM and she thinks that it should be a promotional item! Haha! Is there a way to deliver it through http://www.carnivalfunshops.com??!! Perhaps pay online and “pick it up” at your local tattoo place??!! Haha!

No worries Heidi – you’ll do awesome! And have a nice little break yourself John. You behave yourself while you’re out there!

Cheers!

]]> By: Franceshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23515 Frances Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:07:20 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23515 Dear John Thanks for bringing the Splendor - and all of CCL - to life for us. Good luck with your quick trip to Britain ... PLEASE leave copies of your "London's effort at the closing ceremony" all over the place - you should be knighted for it!We're travelling on the Splendor on the 'triple-trip' around South America, and looking forward to Gustav's CD interview, but in the interim, please could you answer a question [we can't find the answer anywhere!] ... What style are the power points on the Splendor? Are they American, British ... or what? Although I'm in my 60s I'm studying madly, and need to continue writing some of my thesis while I'm away ... and I'll need to plug in my laptop to do it! [Just to write, not to go online] As an Aussie, I'll need to carry the right plug convertor. PLEASE ANSWER [although I hope this won't be shared with everyone else] - this sounds a silly question, but it's important to me! Many thanks Frances Dear John
Thanks for bringing the Splendor – and all of CCL – to life for us. Good luck with your quick trip to Britain … PLEASE leave copies of your “London’s effort at the closing ceremony” all over the place – you should be knighted for it!

We’re travelling on the Splendor on the ‘triple-trip’ around South America, and looking forward to Gustav’s CD interview, but in the interim, please could you answer a question [we can't find the answer anywhere!] … What style are the power points on the Splendor? Are they American, British … or what? Although I’m in my 60s I’m studying madly, and need to continue writing some of my thesis while I’m away … and I’ll need to plug in my laptop to do it! [Just to write, not to go online] As an Aussie, I’ll need to carry the right plug convertor.
PLEASE ANSWER [although I hope this won't be shared with everyone else] – this sounds a silly question, but it’s important to me!
Many thanks
Frances

]]> By: Donalhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23514 Donal Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:39:18 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23514 John,Wishing you well with today's appointment. I had a brush with the "Big C" two years ago, and am back for more scans next week.Everything should be fine, and I don't anticipate any problems or difficulties, but there's always that little sliver of doubt in the back of the mind.Hopefully all is well with yourself, and you'll soon be back placating the Freds of this world.I'm glad you are continuing your wonderful relationship with the roof, but could you please stop remining those of us going on Liberty next years that we won't have it :).Donal John,

Wishing you well with today’s appointment. I had a brush with the “Big C” two years ago, and am back for more scans next week.

Everything should be fine, and I don’t anticipate any problems or difficulties, but there’s always that little sliver of doubt in the back of the mind.

Hopefully all is well with yourself, and you’ll soon be back placating the Freds of this world.

I’m glad you are continuing your wonderful relationship with the roof, but could you please stop remining those of us going on Liberty next years that we won’t have it :) .

Donal

]]> By: TXLadyDihttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/08/28/goodbye-from-fred-ginger-and-mehello-to-heidi-and-todd/#comment-23513 TXLadyDi Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:20:11 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5251#comment-23513 John, I laughed so hard when you remembered Fred was a funeral director!! If he didn't have any spare beds, would he offer you a nice comfy coffin?? OMG You are excellent at your job of making sure guests have a marvelous time, you have outdone yourself with Fred, who knows about Ginger.Heidi, you will do just fine - you are the brains behind the man already! And a whole day without dirty tripping over manly underware in the bathroom! Yipee! And why not hide the laptop dancer thingy about once a week - to start. Stephanie could throw up a "John can't find his laptop thingy" message like Southern Dreams said (excellent idea). Once you know he is dealing well with the withdrawl pains, hide it 2 days a week. You know us bloggers, we'll be here anytime he has the time for us.Many thanks Stephanie for all your hard work.Good night, Diane from Texas John, I laughed so hard when you remembered Fred was a funeral director!! If he didn’t have any spare beds, would he offer you a nice comfy coffin?? OMG You are excellent at your job of making sure guests have a marvelous time, you have outdone yourself with Fred, who knows about Ginger.

Heidi, you will do just fine – you are the brains behind the man already! And a whole day without dirty tripping over manly underware in the bathroom! Yipee! And why not hide the laptop dancer thingy about once a week – to start. Stephanie could throw up a “John can’t find his laptop thingy” message like Southern Dreams said (excellent idea). Once you know he is dealing well with the withdrawl pains, hide it 2 days a week. You know us bloggers, we’ll be here anytime he has the time for us.

Many thanks Stephanie for all your hard work.

Good night,
Diane from Texas

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