Comments on: Que? http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/ Thu, 24 May 2012 00:06:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ryanhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27033 Ryan Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:17:22 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27033 Hey John!First time commenter :) Just thought i'd drop you a line and let you know the Dolphin Mall is one of the worst areas in South Fla to try and shop if you don't habla espanol, and therefore I avoid that mall, plus it doesn't have any decent stores anyways. For those of us who know how to speak English there are areas to shop though where they still speak English, drop me a line and i'll let you know some of those for next time your in town.Love the blog, as I just started reading it and i'm playing catch up on past entries.Ryan Hey John!

First time commenter :) Just thought i’d drop you a line and let you know the Dolphin Mall is one of the worst areas in South Fla to try and shop if you don’t habla espanol, and therefore I avoid that mall, plus it doesn’t have any decent stores anyways. For those of us who know how to speak English there are areas to shop though where they still speak English, drop me a line and i’ll let you know some of those for next time your in town.

Love the blog, as I just started reading it and i’m playing catch up on past entries.

Ryan

]]> By: Carol Schoenbergerhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27032 Carol Schoenberger Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:15:36 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27032 Where in the world is John Heald?Hi John,Oh you struck a nerve with this blog - I cannot stand anyone who lives here, works here, drives here, etc. but does not speak English. Where I work (a suburb a few miles north of NYC), there was a hiring sign in a McDonalds - "Speak Spanish". This may be rude, but if someone on the street asks me a question in Spanish, I look at them and say I don't speak Spanish, this is America, I speak English. Usually they don't understand me so they don't know how rude I've been. But it really gets to me - when my grandparents & great-grandparents came here from Europe they had to learn English, or they couldn't survive - to work, buy food & other necessities. In school, the children learned English and did not have special classes for non-English speaking students. So don't get me started.The Ruby Princess sounds as gorgeous as the Emerald Princess. What a great naming ceremony. And like I've said before, The Love Boat started the itch in me to go cruising, and Kathy Lee was the catalyst to make it Carnival.Hugs, Carol Where in the world is John Heald?

Hi John,

Oh you struck a nerve with this blog – I cannot stand anyone who lives here, works here, drives here, etc. but does not speak English. Where I work (a suburb a few miles north of NYC), there was a hiring sign in a McDonalds – “Speak Spanish”. This may be rude, but if someone on the street asks me a question in Spanish, I look at them and say I don’t speak Spanish, this is America, I speak English. Usually they don’t understand me so they don’t know how rude I’ve been. But it really gets to me – when my grandparents & great-grandparents came here from Europe they had to learn English, or they couldn’t survive – to work, buy food & other necessities. In school, the children learned English and did not have special classes for non-English speaking students. So don’t get me started.

The Ruby Princess sounds as gorgeous as the Emerald Princess. What a great naming ceremony. And like I’ve said before, The Love Boat started the itch in me to go cruising, and Kathy Lee was the catalyst to make it Carnival.

Hugs,
Carol

]]> By: Michellehttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27031 Michelle Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:31:20 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27031 Hi John,You touched a sore subject with me as I live in Miami and I don't speak spanish. I could go on and on but will leave it at that.Hope you enjoy your movies. I am a hugh James Bond fan, cant wait for the new one.Please tell Heidi and the thingy hello from us.Tom & Michelle Hi John,

You touched a sore subject with me as I live in Miami and I don’t speak spanish. I could go on and on but will leave it at that.

Hope you enjoy your movies. I am a hugh James Bond fan, cant wait for the new one.

Please tell Heidi and the thingy hello from us.

Tom & Michelle

]]> By: Wendyhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27030 Wendy Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:35:45 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27030 John, I live in the San Diego area and we have a large mexican population. I applaud all those who work hard to learn our language. I even know a few words of Spanish. I blatantly ignore those who do not. I will not hire any person who does not try to speak English to work in my house or yard. But I will help any person who is putting through great effort to become an American. This is a great country and a melting pot for all nationalities and to learn our language is only repectful to us and America. If I were to move to another country , even France, I would arrive knowing enough of their language to get by while continuing to study. I don't understand why they don't have the same respect for us. John,
I live in the San Diego area and we have a large mexican population. I applaud all those who work hard to learn our language. I even know a few words of Spanish. I blatantly ignore those who do not. I will not hire any person who does not try to speak English to work in my house or yard. But I will help any person who is putting through great effort to become an American. This is a great country and a melting pot for all nationalities and to learn our language is only repectful to us and America. If I were to move to another country , even France, I would arrive knowing enough of their language to get by while continuing to study. I don’t understand why they don’t have the same respect for us.

]]> By: Maribeth Kringhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27029 Maribeth Kring Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:29:09 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27029 Hi John,I noticed that right before the infirmary pics came up that you mentioned that one of the pics was of Funship Freddie. Was that for the benefit of Linda (and DJ)..kind of a "heads up"? If so, that was extremely thoughtful of you.Maribeth Kring Hi John,

I noticed that right before the infirmary pics came up that you mentioned that one of the pics was of Funship Freddie. Was that for the benefit of Linda (and DJ)..kind of a “heads up”? If so, that was extremely thoughtful of you.

Maribeth Kring

]]> By: southerndreamshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27028 southerndreams Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:51:42 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27028 john. dude. a diet coke on a carnival ship costs $2.14. just sayin'... (smiles)bonnie and prince charlie john. dude. a diet coke on a carnival ship costs $2.14. just sayin’… (smiles)

bonnie and prince charlie

]]> By: Jeffhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27027 Jeff Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:47:49 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27027 You're preaching to the choir, John. It has always driven me crazy when these people move here and refuse to learn or have anything to do with English. They even open stores with all Spanish signs. This country needs to grow a pair and stop worrying about offending people and make English the official language. The PC police are out of control and will only get worse under the next administration. Scary.Jeff You’re preaching to the choir, John. It has always driven me crazy when these people move here and refuse to learn or have anything to do with English. They even open stores with all Spanish signs. This country needs to grow a pair and stop worrying about offending people and make English the official language. The PC police are out of control and will only get worse under the next administration. Scary.

Jeff

]]> By: Cheryl Khttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27026 Cheryl K Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:37:37 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27026 Yes, I'm one who believes that if you work in this country you need to speak English!! It is a very irritating factor when we are in our own country and can't understand the people at these stores.I am anxiously awaiting to here where the mystery location is today--and since I haven't had a shower yet, it better not be close to me! Yes, I’m one who believes that if you work in this country you need to speak English!! It is a very irritating factor when we are in our own country and can’t understand the people at these stores.

I am anxiously awaiting to here where the mystery location is today–and since I haven’t had a shower yet, it better not be close to me!

]]> By: Jeri R Greenhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27025 Jeri R Green Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:03:11 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27025 John. Back at nine. Regarding language - we don't go to Miami anymore since we don't speak the current language. Wish I did but I have no talent in that area! Jeri John. Back at nine. Regarding language – we don’t go to Miami anymore since we don’t speak the current language. Wish I did but I have no talent in that area! Jeri

]]> By: Canuck Cruiserhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/08/que/#comment-27024 Canuck Cruiser Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:45:21 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-27024 A new addition to the blog.....................fun for the kids and adults as well.WHERE's JOHN? Like the famous "Where's Waldo? books.Cannot wait to hear where you're going to pop up now. Was the secret to avoid the large crowds or are you now the Carnival "black ops " guy? So much mystery .................and you've kept us all on the edge of our seats. Stay tuned loyal bloggers.......... A new addition to the blog…………………fun for the kids and adults as well.

WHERE’s JOHN? Like the famous “Where’s Waldo? books.

Cannot wait to hear where you’re going to pop up now. Was the secret to avoid the large crowds or are you now the Carnival “black ops ” guy?
So much mystery ……………..and you’ve kept us all on the edge of our seats.
Stay tuned loyal bloggers……….

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