Comments on: 24 hours of blog http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/ Thu, 24 May 2012 00:06:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mr Bill from ZydecoCruiser.comhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27569 Mr Bill from ZydecoCruiser.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:31:56 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27569 My condolences, Kuki.John, thanks for the answer about Ken/SA cruise. I'll also be seeing you on the Carnival Fantasy Blogger's Cruise.And I must protest. No self-respecting alligator would tolerate A. Bastard moving to the swamps of Louisiana. Perhaps it was a typo and you meant France?Times are tough all over. I see Amsterdam is going to close up to 20% of their cafes. Shocking. But they are giving them until the end of 2011 to appeal. Not so shocking.http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5idWNLZ9dTi9vSekwZhYveg_HTL5QD94JD9KO0 My condolences, Kuki.

John, thanks for the answer about Ken/SA cruise. I’ll also be seeing you on the Carnival Fantasy Blogger’s Cruise.

And I must protest. No self-respecting alligator would tolerate A. Bastard moving to the swamps of Louisiana. Perhaps it was a typo and you meant France?

Times are tough all over. I see Amsterdam is going to close up to 20% of their cafes. Shocking. But they are giving them until the end of 2011 to appeal. Not so shocking.

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]]> By: jetskierhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27568 jetskier Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:02:22 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27568 Hi John, Got something for you to look into in your spare time. Has Carnival invoked a new rule? There have been a report of someone on the Destiny and Holiday having all their charge priviledges revoked. While everyone discussing it on Cruise Critic can understand having the liquor part cut off, cutting off their charge priviledges prevents them from making personal purchases or buying soft drinks and such.There also does not seem to be a mechanism in place to be able to find out why, for how long, a way to appeal the decision or to hear the other side of the story. They are basically left in the dark for the remainder of their cruise as to what they may have done. I am sure there is another side of these reports that we are not hearing. Thanks, Dave Hi John,
Got something for you to look into in your spare time. Has Carnival invoked a new rule? There have been a report of someone on the Destiny and Holiday having all their charge priviledges revoked. While everyone discussing it on Cruise Critic can understand having the liquor part cut off, cutting off their charge priviledges prevents them from making personal purchases or buying soft drinks and such.

There also does not seem to be a mechanism in place to be able to find out why, for how long, a way to appeal the decision or to hear the other side of the story. They are basically left in the dark for the remainder of their cruise as to what they may have done. I am sure there is another side of these reports that we are not hearing.
Thanks,
Dave

]]> By: jim & maryhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27567 jim & mary Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:50:36 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27567 John, Thank you for your reply. My congratualtions go out to you and to Carnival for doing the right thing.Jim John, Thank you for your reply. My congratualtions go out to you and to Carnival for doing the right thing.

Jim

]]> By: Mort13ershttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27566 Mort13ers Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:46:17 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27566 John: Remeber to TAKE SUNDAY OFF, not only do you deserve it, HEDI deserves your undivided attention...... Pick up you undies.............or thingy will want to stay in there as long as possible.Kuki: I am sorry for your loss John:
Remeber to TAKE SUNDAY OFF, not only do you deserve it, HEDI deserves your undivided attention…… Pick up you undies………….or thingy will want to stay in there as long as possible.

Kuki: I am sorry for your loss

]]> By: Ginahttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27565 Gina Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:06:48 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27565 Hi John! (please reply) I was wondering...I know that you have three bloggers cruises in the planning stages for next year, and I am not proposing a fourth, but can I make a suggestion? Can the 2010 bloggers cruise leave from somewhere on the west coast for us west coast cruisers. Maybe on the Splendor out of Long Beach? Thanks! Gina Hi John! (please reply)
I was wondering…I know that you have three bloggers cruises in the planning stages for next year, and I am not proposing a fourth, but can I make a suggestion? Can the 2010 bloggers cruise leave from somewhere on the west coast for us west coast cruisers. Maybe on the Splendor out of Long Beach?
Thanks!
Gina

]]> By: Mariahttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27564 Maria Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:37:45 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27564 Hi John, Heidi and thingy, (please reply) Wow, in 8 days my hubby and I will be on the Splendor, can't wait. As for AIG, and all the other companies and banks that are part of the big "bail out", let their CEO's, CFO"s ,UFO"s(unidentifiable financial outcasts) take the heat. Make them pay back all those milions spent on "goodies" and perks. Let them sweat at the thought of "loosing it all". Enough venting. You are a breath of fresh air. Thanks to Chris for the tour info, I have a question, we are taking the Altos de Chavon tour in La Romana, is there anywhere interesting that we could go on our return? I speak Spanish, telling cab drivers were to go is no problem. Thanks in advance. Maria Hi John, Heidi and thingy,
(please reply)
Wow, in 8 days my hubby and I will be on the Splendor, can’t wait. As for AIG, and all the other companies and banks that are part of the big “bail out”, let their CEO’s, CFO”s ,UFO”s(unidentifiable financial outcasts) take the heat. Make them pay back all those milions spent on “goodies” and perks. Let them sweat at the thought of “loosing it all”. Enough venting. You are a breath of fresh air. Thanks to Chris for the tour info, I have a question, we are taking the Altos de Chavon tour in La Romana, is there anywhere interesting that we could go on our return? I speak Spanish, telling cab drivers were to go is no problem. Thanks in advance. Maria

]]> By: Kaperino (Kathie)http://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27563 Kaperino (Kathie) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:48:39 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27563 Dan, Jeff and I will be glued to 24 this season as all in the past. It is right up there with "House" and the rest of the divergences on tv from the state of our world, today........Pirates, Thieves, (Ceo's included)Fun to be able to read your blog yesterday and today. Love you poking fun, even if it is within the threat of having to use Prep H.First, Kuki. Our heartfelt sympathy, to you and your family. Your loss can never be articulated or the pain felt reciprocally, but I do empathize the loss of your Dad. He will be with you though, in times you would never imagine.Maribeth, your daughter will have so many wonderful memories on her cruise. and you will have priceless ones of her happy face during your cruise. My son Jeff, (now 20) has enjoyed three of our four cruises and is now addicted to the experience. He was 14 or 15 the first cruise . No doubt entranced by the teen club as your daughter will become.Heidi must be glowing! And missing, you John. Kindly think before you throw your underwear before her feet. she will be less charmed than ever as she has to fold her thingy in half to clear her way now. Am grinning thinking how pleased you both must be.But please pronounce the word "cerfufale ".........And for the Blogger's cruise on the Dream, December 3, we are booked and happy to be joined by you and some of our cruise mates from your blog.Take good care. Kap ( Kathie) Dan, Jeff and I will be glued to 24 this season as all in the past. It is right up there with “House” and the rest of the divergences on tv from the state of our world, today……..Pirates, Thieves, (Ceo’s included)

Fun to be able to read your blog yesterday and today. Love you poking fun, even if it is within the threat of having to use Prep H.

First, Kuki. Our heartfelt sympathy, to you and your family. Your loss can never be articulated or the pain felt reciprocally, but I do empathize the loss of your Dad. He will be with you though, in times you would never imagine.

Maribeth, your daughter will have so many wonderful memories on her cruise. and you will have priceless ones of her happy face during your cruise. My son Jeff, (now 20) has enjoyed three of our four cruises and is now addicted to the experience. He was 14 or 15 the first cruise . No doubt entranced by the teen club as your daughter will become.

Heidi must be glowing! And missing, you John. Kindly think before you throw your underwear before her feet. she will be less charmed than ever as she has to fold her thingy in half to clear her way now. Am grinning thinking how pleased you both must be.

But please pronounce the word “cerfufale “………And for the Blogger’s cruise on the Dream, December 3, we are booked and happy to be joined by you and some of our cruise mates from your blog.

Take good care.
Kap ( Kathie)

]]> By: Susannehttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27562 Susanne Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:32:54 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27562 My experience with the February Blogger's Cruise is that even Carnival's website will say that Fare Code CPBL is invalid. I also found out that by adding your information to the already booked on your website does not add you to the events. So then, I found out that Carnival has to be called and your rates go up quite a bit to be added. Of course we did this but we had to give up our ocean view rooms to make this affordable for our large group.I just wanted to make sure that everyone was aware of this so no one who wants to be included is disappointed. I assume this will be the same way on the other two Blogger's Cruises.Thanks for providing our daily entertainment with your blog and you should take the whole weekend off just like we all like to do. My experience with the February Blogger’s Cruise is that even Carnival’s website will say that Fare Code CPBL is invalid. I also found out that by adding your information to the already booked on your website does not add you to the events. So then, I found out that Carnival has to be called and your rates go up quite a bit to be added. Of course we did this but we had to give up our ocean view rooms to make this affordable for our large group.

I just wanted to make sure that everyone was aware of this so no one who wants to be included is disappointed. I assume this will be the same way on the other two Blogger’s Cruises.

Thanks for providing our daily entertainment with your blog and you should take the whole weekend off just like we all like to do.

]]> By: Karlhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27561 Karl Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:24:12 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27561 Hi John, sorry to disturbe you twice in such a short period of time...But i was thinking, since you are on the Inaugural Dream cruise anyway. Why don't we make it the Inuagural Carnival Dream Bloggers Cruise... for all those blogging people on board that already have booked.We would love to have all the extra special gifts etc. And since we are extra special for being on the Inaugural ... why not...Or maybe we can't officially call it a bloggers cruise, then it would be the Unofficall Carnival Dream's Officel Inaugural Cruise (UCDOIC). But maybe that's to complicated ;-)Hope you agree and will reply on you're blog ! Hi John, sorry to disturbe you twice in such a short period of time…

But i was thinking, since you are on the Inaugural Dream cruise anyway. Why don’t we make it the Inuagural Carnival Dream Bloggers Cruise… for all those blogging people on board that already have booked.

We would love to have all the extra special gifts etc. And since we are extra special for being on the Inaugural … why not…

Or maybe we can’t officially call it a bloggers cruise, then it would be the Unofficall Carnival Dream’s Officel Inaugural Cruise (UCDOIC). But maybe that’s to complicated ;-)

Hope you agree and will reply on you’re blog !

]]> By: Carol Schoenbergerhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2008/11/20/24-hours-of-blog/#comment-27560 Carol Schoenberger Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:40:40 +0000 http://johnheald.wordpress.com/?p=7306#comment-27560 Good morning John & Heidi,Thank you for starting my day off with a smile. Maybe instead of giving the banks & wall street the billions of dollars, they should give it to us poor working people who have to pay all these bills, etc. Then maybe there wouldn't be any problems - sorry I'm not that good at economics.I've never seen "24". Probably because I missed the very first episode and don't like to come into a series without knowing what's going on. Maybe one day I'll catch all the re-runs.It's good that SueDrip will be spending the holidays with you. We need more blog entries from her, telling more of her side of Life with John.Enjoy the weekend, Hugs, Carol Good morning John & Heidi,

Thank you for starting my day off with a smile. Maybe instead of giving the banks & wall street the billions of dollars, they should give it to us poor working people who have to pay all these bills, etc. Then maybe there wouldn’t be any problems – sorry I’m not that good at economics.

I’ve never seen “24″. Probably because I missed the very first episode and don’t like to come into a series without knowing what’s going on. Maybe one day I’ll catch all the re-runs.

It’s good that SueDrip will be spending the holidays with you. We need more blog entries from her, telling more of her side of Life with John.

Enjoy the weekend,
Hugs,
Carol

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