Comments on: From St. Petersburg….With Love….Mostly. http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:40:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kredithttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23928 Kredit Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:08:30 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23928 I have added it to my favourites, greetings. Many thanks I have added it to my favourites, greetings. Many thanks

]]> By: Marilyn Potenzahttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23927 Marilyn Potenza Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:14:26 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23927 When we decided on another Carnival cruise--al the friends in our group wanted a Baltic Cruise. I did not want to go to Russia. I am very happy that I changed my mind. Visiting Russia was a wonderful experience. I talked my husband into going to the ballet. We were both very pleased with the production. We had some issues with our "partial view" seats but I spoke up and refused to allow them to sit us in these original seats--I guess that we must have shocked a Russian guide because she got up quickly and found us better seats. It was certainly an experience--I think that my husband was very concerned that we might be escorted out but it made for some lively conversation at dinner the next night. The tours in Russia were good and very worthwhile. Thank you for the lovely pictures on this blog. I showed all my friends at work--- John, thank you for a very entertaining cruise--every morning we had breakfast (on sea days)--as you read your letters--my daughter's wedding is quickly approaching--Oct 12th--she enjoyed the picture that you sent--thank you for all your kind words---hope to catch you again on another cruise When we decided on another Carnival cruise–al the friends in our group wanted a Baltic Cruise. I did not want to go to Russia. I am very happy that I changed my mind. Visiting Russia was a wonderful experience. I talked my husband into going to the ballet. We were both very pleased with the production. We had some issues with our “partial view” seats but I spoke up and refused to allow them to sit us in these original seats–I guess that we must have shocked a Russian guide because she got up quickly and found us better seats. It was certainly an experience–I think that my husband was very concerned that we might be escorted out but it made for some lively conversation at dinner the next night. The tours in Russia were good and very worthwhile.
Thank you for the lovely pictures on this blog. I showed all my friends at work—
John, thank you for a very entertaining cruise–every morning we had breakfast (on sea days)–as you read your letters–my daughter’s wedding is quickly approaching–Oct 12th–she enjoyed the picture that you sent–thank you for all your kind words—hope to catch you again on another cruise

]]> By: Susanhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23926 Susan Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:41:56 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23926 Hello from Texas, USA. We did have a safe trip home, in case you were wondering. We enjoyed our trip on Carnival Splendor. NICE. We enjoyed our excursions, souviners, etc. We loved the entertainment on the ship. Actually our favorites were the singing Matra'de (Ken) and his dancing waiters (Gabi and David), (Better than the some of the shows) Oops! We liked the piano man, Ron, too. Miss your morning show. We are back in hot, ole Texas. Had to change immediately into tank tops and shorts. Enjoy the cool weather. Susan Hello from Texas, USA. We did have a safe trip home, in case you were wondering. We enjoyed our trip on Carnival Splendor. NICE. We enjoyed our excursions, souviners, etc. We loved the entertainment on the ship. Actually our favorites were the singing Matra’de (Ken) and his dancing waiters (Gabi and David), (Better than the some of the shows) Oops! We liked the piano man, Ron, too. Miss your morning show. We are back in hot, ole Texas. Had to change immediately into tank tops and shorts. Enjoy the cool weather. Susan

]]> By: dwa76http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23925 dwa76 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:28:07 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23925 Hi John/Heidi: Great blog and I really enjoyed the pictures today. Thanks for posting them. I have started looking forward to the inclusions of these everyday b/c it almost resembles my own personal photo album. Seeing all the wonderful things in St. Pete makes me wish that we had more than a couple of days to spend time there. Russia is one of those places that spending a week in a city doesn't come anywhere near the actual time needed to truly immerse yourself into it. Hope things are starting to warm up a bit for you. Take care! David Hi John/Heidi:
Great blog and I really enjoyed the pictures today. Thanks for posting them. I have started looking forward to the inclusions of these everyday b/c it almost resembles my own personal photo album.
Seeing all the wonderful things in St. Pete makes me wish that we had more than a couple of days to spend time there. Russia is one of those places that spending a week in a city doesn’t come anywhere near the actual time needed to truly immerse yourself into it.
Hope things are starting to warm up a bit for you.
Take care!
David

]]> By: Robin in New Yorkhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23924 Robin in New York Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:19:16 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23924 John--Amazing pictures, again, of Russia. 3 or my 4 grandparents immigrated from there. Hard to believe that was actually my roots. Strange you should mention the space race thing--my son just got a mixed breed from the local animal rescue--adorable LARGE black puppy--and came up with the name Mushka, after some research--the first Russian dog to orbit the earth! John–Amazing pictures, again, of Russia. 3 or my 4 grandparents immigrated from there. Hard to believe that was actually my roots. Strange you should mention the space race thing–my son just got a mixed breed from the local animal rescue–adorable LARGE black puppy–and came up with the name Mushka, after some research–the first Russian dog to orbit the earth!

]]> By: mickeyspalhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23923 mickeyspal Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:26:15 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23923 Hey, John,Haven't written lately, but have read the blog sporadically as we are driving around the USA and sometimes can't get online. Plus, there's so much to see and so little time in which to do it!We're currently in Cheyenne, Wyoming (just to spend the night...doesn't seem to be much to do here), but we just came from Keystone, SD where I finally got to visit Mt. Rushmore. It was wonderfully awe-inspiring! Also drove through Custer State Park which is gorgeous, visited Deadwood (where our Old English Sheepdog, Niki was the star of the day...everyone we passed had to pet her, plus the #10 Saloon people gave her treats and let her roam through their establishment. Several of the businesses there let pets in. It was great!), panned for gold and toured the mine.We've also visited Graceland in Memphis, and a place called 1880 Town near Sioux Falls, SD. We're headed for the grand canyon which we've also never see (except from the air), and will also go to San Antonio and New Orleans (hurricanes allowing) with overnight stops along the way.Anyway, it's a trip we've talked about for ages and just finally decided to take off!! And we're having a blast.Sorry you've been dealing with some real jerks lately, but you've handled them in your usual super CD style!I would also like to comment on your knowledge of US politics, history, sports, etc. Personally, I think you know more about our country than a lot of our citizens do. Think I mentioned once before sometimes you seem more American than British. Too bad you were talked out of the political fun and games...probably would have been highly energetic, but you may have had to throw some folks in the brig for real for fighting. Someone mentioned that we are kind of fierce when it comes to political points of view...and it's true.Give my regards to Heidi, her Mom and Aunt.Your Pal, Myra Hey, John,

Haven’t written lately, but have read the blog sporadically as we are driving around the USA and sometimes can’t get online. Plus, there’s so much to see and so little time in which to do it!

We’re currently in Cheyenne, Wyoming (just to spend the night…doesn’t seem to be much to do here), but we just came from Keystone, SD where I finally got to visit Mt. Rushmore. It was wonderfully awe-inspiring! Also drove through Custer State Park which is gorgeous, visited Deadwood (where our Old English Sheepdog, Niki was the star of the day…everyone we passed had to pet her, plus the #10 Saloon people gave her treats and let her roam through their establishment. Several of the businesses there let pets in. It was great!), panned for gold and toured the mine.

We’ve also visited Graceland in Memphis, and a place called 1880 Town near Sioux Falls, SD. We’re headed for the grand canyon which we’ve also never see (except from the air), and will also go to San Antonio and New Orleans (hurricanes allowing) with overnight stops along the way.

Anyway, it’s a trip we’ve talked about for ages and just finally decided to take off!! And we’re having a blast.

Sorry you’ve been dealing with some real jerks lately, but you’ve handled them in your usual super CD style!

I would also like to comment on your knowledge of US politics, history, sports, etc. Personally, I think you know more about our country than a lot of our citizens do. Think I mentioned once before sometimes you seem more American than British. Too bad you were talked out of the political fun and games…probably would have been highly energetic, but you may have had to throw some folks in the brig for real for fighting. Someone mentioned that we are kind of fierce when it comes to political points of view…and it’s true.

Give my regards to Heidi, her Mom and Aunt.

Your Pal, Myra

]]> By: Linda (Mom of DJ)http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23922 Linda (Mom of DJ) Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:08:22 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23922 John:I have two "you can't make this stuff up" to add to your book. On the Ecstasy last week....1. There was a woman passenger set up on the Promenade with a Tupperware trunk full of handmade earrings that she was trying to sell. $10 for the small ones...$20 for the larger ones.Guess that is one way to pay for your Sail and Sign balance!!The next day, David was looking for our Embarkation picture and noticed a 5 year old taking random pictures out of the slots and putting them in the "we don't want these" waste can. The parent was standing there watching them do it. David alerted the photo staff so they could stop him.Linda (Mom of your friend DJ) John:

I have two “you can’t make this stuff up” to add to your book. On the Ecstasy last week….

1. There was a woman passenger set up on the Promenade with a Tupperware trunk full of handmade earrings that she was trying to sell.
$10 for the small ones…$20 for the larger ones.

Guess that is one way to pay for your Sail and Sign balance!!

The next day, David was looking for our Embarkation picture and noticed a 5 year old taking random pictures out of the slots and putting them in the “we don’t want these” waste can. The parent was standing there watching them do it. David alerted the photo staff so they could stop him.

Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)

]]> By: David Dickenshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23921 David Dickens Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:57:01 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23921 We were on the inaugural Splendor cruise. St. Petersburg was as you described. We also enjoyed the Russian custom of the wedding bridal party walking to the apex of the bridge near the Spilled Blood church and kissing. We witnessed at least 4 wedding parties over both days.Carnival tours are great. I am upset that I may have to take additional cruises to see other tours. We did not have enough time to see all of the port tours.DebDav We were on the inaugural Splendor cruise. St. Petersburg was as you described. We also enjoyed the Russian custom of the wedding bridal party walking to the apex of the bridge near the Spilled Blood church and kissing. We witnessed at least 4 wedding parties over both days.

Carnival tours are great. I am upset that I may have to take additional cruises to see other tours. We did not have enough time to see all of the port tours.

DebDav

]]> By: Melissa Jurgensenhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23920 Melissa Jurgensen Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:29:19 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23920 John,Relaly looking forward to meeting you on the Splendor 9/11 Cruise at our Cruise Critic Meet & Greet! Thanks for making it happen for us. Hope you and Leslie can make it by because my mother and I are bringing you both a little something all the way from Kentucky.See you on board!Melissa John,

Relaly looking forward to meeting you on the Splendor 9/11 Cruise at our Cruise Critic Meet & Greet! Thanks for making it happen for us. Hope you and Leslie can make it by because my mother and I are bringing you both a little something all the way from Kentucky.

See you on board!

Melissa

]]> By: Tom Burkehttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/09/06/from-st-petersburgwith-lovemostly/#comment-23919 Tom Burke Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:44:35 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=5543#comment-23919 JohnNothing to do with the blog, but have look at ShipParade's 'Photo of the Week', here: http://www.shipparade.com/sotw/Photo_of_the_Week.htmThis site (run purely for love by Bart de Boer) is one of my favourites for general cruise ship pictures, and he always has good pictures. John

Nothing to do with the blog, but have look at ShipParade’s ‘Photo of the Week’, here:
http://www.shipparade.com/sotw/Photo_of_the_Week.htm

This site (run purely for love by Bart de Boer) is one of my favourites for general cruise ship pictures, and he always has good pictures.

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