Funny you should be ranting (just kidding) about the Greeks today (well, yesterday actually). In church yesterday, our pastor taught us an “ancient Greek” word…skooballon…which he says literally means “out of, dog, throw,” or dog-poo. Also, used to mean rubbish. See Philippians 3:2 for why he gave us this “useful” bit of information. Anyway, just thought you might find it a fun word to add to your wonderfully descriptive vocabulary. Remember, “skooballon” = dog-poo!

I had posted a comment on your last blog before this one but apparently hit something besides “submit comment” as the comment disappeared. Being too lazy to recreate it at the time, just wanted to say now, it was in regard to a vote by “The One” as an Illinois state senator, having to do with botched abortions and leaving living, breathing (unwanted) babies to die alone in soiled laundry rooms. I know you said no politics, but you sort of injected a bit of it with your Palin and Obama comments, and I just wanted to point out I doubt JFK would have voted this way. (If you choose to edit this out I won’t be mad.)

I would like to know whether moving to the USA is really something you are seriously considering.

Give Heidi and Thingy a hug for me.

Your Pal, Myra

In the past I was plagued with mouth sores – I mean an uncountable number at the same time – and what I found worked beyond measure was . . . LICORICE. That’s right, the hard kind like nips. Licorice has a natural anesthetic to it but be forewarned . . . don’t go sticking your tongue out at anyone . . .
Joko Joan (alias Auntie Joan)

When it comes to the stampede of guests on Deck 0…..I can imagine the problematic nature of the ruckus caused by this faction of guests….. I would close off Deck 0 completely until officials have cleared the vessel….. have the herd gather in the lounge or the lobby until that time……

The Flying Dutchman

Do you have any idea when Carnival will announce their 2010 cruise itineraries? Anxious to start making plans!

Thanks,
Melissa

Well, the market is up her in the US, but it has only been open for 27 minutes.

Great pictures, I really hope to go to Istanbul one day. But then there are so many places I really want to go.

Keep smiling John, my best to Heidi. When do the two of you get off the ship, today? BTW, please tell us how the pax that had to be taken off the ship is, doing OK?

I’m back from the wonderful Miracle, and before I go thru the last 2 weeks’ worth of blog thingys, I wanted to thank you for everything. Yes, Lenny did call me to find out if I wanted anything, even a ship-on-a-stick – I already had one. He and Josh (Big Sexy) were teriffic – they make a great duo. But thank you for all – the strawberries, the fruit & cheese basket, the spumante, plus the normal Platinum goodies – I had so much food in my cabin, who needed to go to dinner? Actually, I only went to the dining room once on the first night. The service did seem a little slower than usual and unfortunately my waiters did not introduce themselves, but my reason for not going back had nothing to do with Carnival – it was my tablemates – 2 “gentlemen” I found totally obnoxious. The one sitting next to me kept spraying everytime he opened his mouth (could be the reason I now have a cold), and the other one was just an idiot. He said he was so bored he went to the doctor to get a physical! This was only a few hours after we sailed. I couldn’t wait to get away from them. But the Miracle is absolutely one of the most beautiful ships I have been on. It took a little while to get used to the slightly different layout, and the stairs going to the Theater, and some slight hills along the promenade deck, but I’ll go back on her in a flash.

OK, I have over 380 e-mails to go thru. It will probably take me a couple of days to get thru what I missed, so take care,

Hugs,
Carol