Happy Birthday John

January 22, 2009 -

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Hi Everyone,

Please leave your birthday wishes for John here.

Happy Birthday John!!!

Stephanie & the Carnival Family

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196 Responses to Happy Birthday John

  1. Your Wife says:

    Happy Birthday !

    I thought I’d try and be the first one to leave you a message today. I suppose that is easy as I am in the UK and most of the Bloggers are in the US or Canada….

    Enjoy your day in Miami and here is a big kiss from me and our Thingy.

    X x

  2. The Bears - Barb & Carl says:

    Happy Birthday to you!
    Happy Birthday to you!
    Happy Birthday dear Johnny!
    Happy Birthday to you!
    ….and many more!!!

    See you soon!
    Princess Barb & Carl

  3. Irish Sharon says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!!!!!
    I know it is hard to have to spend it away from Heidi & lil’ thingy, but try to have a great one anyway.

    Sharon

  4. "BIG" ED says:

    Happy Birthday you old fart.

    That’s it Ok. Now it’s time to get off your fart delivery system and get that information about the Bloggers Cruise out to us.

    BIG ED

  5. Snoozeman says:

    Joyeux anniversaire John

  6. Squidly says:

    Happy birthday John I know its not where you would like to be but i’m sure Heidi and the Thingy are with you in thoughts.Have a good one and best wishes for many more.Gary and Bug

  7. Cruiselion says:

    A Very Happy Birthday John!!!!

    Always love your blog thingy. Looking forward to and will enjoy reading your stories of being back on board as CD.
    To your diet (bugger) and many more B’Days.
    Was taking a quick read as I just finished packing tonight for Miracle cruise this Saturday Jan 24th.

    Keith

  8. Carol says:

    Happy Birthday John Hope you had a good one and sorry you couldn’t spend it with your lovely wife and Thingy.
    Isn’t it wonderful to feel your baby move?
    C Morrison

  9. Marlene Dovell says:

    Wish I could be at your party this year as I was last year, what fun, but since I can’t, I’ll just sing to you:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JOHN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU – AND MANY MORE!

    Wishing life’s best to the greatest cruise director ever!

  10. mickeyspal says:

    Happy Birthday, John!!!

    Your Pal, Myra

  11. Lana Justice says:

    Happy Birthday John

    Lana

  12. Semper Fi says:

    John,
    Cindy and i both wish you the very best. I know that spending your birthday in a hotel is not as exciting or as glamorous as being at home with Heidi and thingy and the rest of your family having spent many a birthday traveling myself, But unlike me you have a very distict advantage….. you my friend have literally thousands of folks right here on the blog to spend it and celebrate it with you.
    Remember it has been said that the true wealth of a man is measured by the REAL friends that he has and in that case my friend you are by far one of the riches men in the world…. and both Cindy and I are very PROUD to call you FRIEND …

    To our FRIEND we wish you a very happy birthday (you old sod ) oops fingers slipped …

    cindy n Bill

  13. Flip Flop Cruise Queen says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!!! I can think of no one who deserves the best birthday ever more than you do–a day without Mr. Murphy knocking at your door, a day out of the doghouse, a day without Mrs. S Nob, a day free of diabetes where you can eat whatever you like–these are all things that I wish for you on this very special day! ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!!
    Sheryl

  14. cindy56 says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  15. stefani says:

    Happy Birthday… love your blogs.

    Stefani

  16. Donrae says:

    Happy Birthday, John!!!
    Best wishes for a non-Murphy day!!

    Sharon & Don
    Nevada

  17. jimni says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN.

    Hope this day is as special as you are.

    May this year bring with it all the success and fulfillment your heart desires.

    Ann M

  18. libby says:

    Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a wonderful day.

  19. Brenda R says:

    Happy Birthday John! We hope you have a wonderful birthday.

  20. mike says:

    happy b day john

    sailed with you on the imagination when she was new back in 95/96
    get a real kick outta the blog, as a slightly overweight gentleman myself i have lived through a lot of what you talk about when traveling. missed you a couple of times by a week, or two when you changed ships early, hoping to sail with you again.

    keep up the good work and keep telling yourself life begins at forty (hasn’t worked for me yet)

    best wishes
    mike w

  21. Mar&Steve says:

    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday dear John
    Happy birthday to you

    Have a great day!!!

  22. popcorngal says:

    Happy Birthday John! I know it’s not easy being away from those you love, but know that your friends on this side of the pond join you in celebrating your special day! Make it a good one!

  23. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JON
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
    TODAY AND ALWAYS, HAVE A GREAT DAY TODAY
    BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE
    I AM SURE YOU ARE MISSING HEIDI & “THINGY
    TRY TO HAVE A GREAT DAY ANYWAY, DON’T DO ANYTHING THAT IS IMORAL OR ILLEAGLA,
    WITH THAT’ SAID, I GUESS IT’S GOING TO BE A BORING DAY HUH
    TAKE CARE
    SEE YOU SOON
    THE TUCKERS
    ARNOLD & ELIZABETH

  24. Kuki says:

    Hoppy Brisday To Shoes! Hoppy Brisday To Shoes! Hoppy Brisday deer Juan. Hoppy Brisday to Shoe!

    Just wanted you to feel like you were on a ship. Have a GREAT one.

    My birthday was Tues. I woke up thinking it was going to be the best birthday yet . Mrs. Kuki told me she was getting me a hooker.

    She did, but she moved into our basement, and the new rug is almost done.

    See you in N’awlins!

    Regards,
    Kuki
    CruiseMates.com

  25. Princess Susan says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!!!

    I will never forget the look on your face last year when you came into the lounge for your surprise birthday party. We the krewe had so much fun planning it! Wish we all could be with you today! But we will be with you soon! I hope you have a great day today! I will be watching the movie of your birthday party and laughing until I cry! And I must pause at the scrap book moment…LOL.
    This is your last birthday without thingy/desk, so live it up!
    Love you big guy!
    Princess Susan

  26. Kelvin Joy says:

    Hi John,

    Have heard a lot about you, I am CD on the Crown Princess, I leave on saturday….. Always getting Pax telling me how good you are and too look you up……… They think you and me are related….

    Happy Birthday
    Kelvin.

    • David Austin says:

      Kelvin – I promised you a photo of an comically ironic sign on the Skagway dock during our Alaska cruise (Jul 7-14, 11) but the email address you gave me — on a napkin — apparently was thrown out by a zealous cleaner, wife, or travel companion. Can you send it to me again at djaustin_us@yahoo.com? Thanks! (and great to see all the praise for you and your work in various blogs, facebook pages, etc.

  27. Sallie says:

    John,

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays.

    See you soon.
    Sallie & Michael Holland

  28. Lorraine & Mom Susan says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JOHN,,,,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !
    :)

    Birthday best wishes & big fat wet kisses
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Lorraine & Susan

  29. Frances says:

    John, may this be the best year of your life, so far … and may it continue to get better and better!

  30. Brian says:

    Hi John,
    have a great Birthday
    Brian

  31. bobbyfk says:

    so John… how old are you? LOL

    Happy Birthday

    Bobbyfk

  32. RonRN says:

    Happy Birthday to you….Happy Birthday to you….

    had to stop, the dog was howling…

    Happy Birthday John! may you enjoy a day free of hemmroids and Frenchman (redundent, I know).

    Cheers

    RonRN

  33. nanetteali says:

    Feliz feliz en tu dia
    amiguito que Dios te bendiga
    que reine la paz en tu
    y que cumplas muchos masssssssss!!

    Happy Birthday!!
    We love you!
    Nanni, Vivi, Eugenio y Cristian

  34. Have a good one mate.

    I’m catching up with your age fast -can you wait for me.

    David

  35. NYSchauer says:

    John,

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    Wishing you a wonderful day.

    See you soon in New Orleans.

    Charlotte

  36. Linda Hernacki says:

    HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JOHN! And many more my friend, see you in 3 days with a Surprise Birthday gift, oops! It no longer will be a Surprise! HA! HA! See you soon! Have a fun day, unfortunately without Heidi. Did she give you a birthday gift yet? Maybe a framed picture of the ultrasound, so you can take baby with you where ever you go! Your friends, Mike & Linda

  37. A VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A GREAT GUY AND MANY MORE

  38. dianne mcd says:

    Our best wishes for a happy birthday to the ‘best’ CD we have ever had (and probably ever will have!) Enjoy your day!!!

  39. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU JOHN!!!! AND MANY MANY MORE!!!! You bring so many smiles and much laughter to everyone we need you around for a long long time!
    Wish I could come to your celebration!

    thanks…for being you!!!

    cruzn buckeye

  40. Ron R says:

    John,
    Brenda and I wish you the most wonderful birthaday anyone could have. Although you are away from your immediate family, you have all of us in the blog world near you. You truly give us a moment each day to which we can look forward.

    Ron and Brenda

  41. Mort13ers says:

    Have A Wonderfull warm Birthday in Miami….. What is the Temp today 44, looks like you brought the nice cold weather with you. Seriously though have a Great Day…………..

  42. Carol Schoenberger says:

    Happy Birthday John,

    or as the Dining Room staff would sing:

    Hoppy Birshday to you
    Hoppy Birshday to you
    Hoppy Birshday, Hoppy Birshday
    Hoppy Birshday to you.

    And many, many more

    Love,
    Carol

  43. philimbesi says:

    Happy birthday John!

  44. Marsha Breen says:

    Many more happy b-days John! Just think – how many of us get birthday wishes from people all over the country? How cool is that????

  45. Mohammed Ali says:

    HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY JOHN:D

  46. Happy Birthday John! Or as they say in France, your favorite place on earth, Bon anniversaire ! Joyeux anniversaire !

    Woo hoo!

    Best,
    Anita

  47. Mr Derek says:

    Happy Birthday to a man that brings Joy and Wonder, laughter and tears, good times and woes into our lives. What would we do without you.
    Keep smiling, laughing and doing what makes you the best!
    Cheers!
    Derek

  48. Duckie says:

    Happy birthday John.

    What is it about being born in January and developing a love of cruising? Myself, yourself and many of my cruise buddies were born in January.

  49. Judy and Andre says:

    Happy Birthday, John Enjoy your day.

  50. iscrapbecauseicare says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  51. Pam M says:

    Happy Birthday John! Have a great day.

  52. Til says:

    Dear John

    Happy birthday and many years more

    Big hug for you,Heidi and Thingy

    Anty Panasonic and Uncle Sony

  53. divetrash says:

    Happy Birthday John!

    Hope you have a great day!

    Cheerios,

    Laura (aka divetrash)

  54. Hi John
    Happy Happy Birthday.
    From
    Ray and Jeanne

  55. Happy Birthday John !!
    Leroy & I will be on the Valor March 29th. Looks like you will be too. How was the Rhubarb wine? Shall we bring another?
    Have a great day.
    Pat & Leroy

  56. Have a wonderful day, John! Happy birthday!
    Deb

  57. Jim [jleq] says:

    Just a short note to wish you the happiest of birthdays. And I’m sure I won’t forget this next year. That’s because you shaee birthdays with Diana–my girlfriend. And her birthday is #1 in my book. I hope you understand why you’re #2.

    If not, I’m sure both Heidi/Stephanie will gladly explain…

  58. jetskier says:

    Happy Birthday John,
    See you in a couple of weeks in NOLA.
    Dave

  59. Susanne says:

    I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Happy Birthday.

  60. Happy birthday John, It doesn’t seem like a year since we were helping you celebrate your birthday on the BC1. So many great things have happened since then. You have gone from checking the smiley stick to looking forward to the birth of the wee little one. This time next year you will no longer be John, Heidi’s hubby and the senior CD and one year older, you will be a FATHER.
    We all wish we were there today to help you celebrate.
    Carolyn and Don .. cya soon on the Fantasy

  61. cheryl says:

    Happy Birthday John, Make sure you go on the web cam and talk to Heidi,,get real close to the camera and it will be like you are with each other. Can’t wait to see you in a couple weeks!!

  62. Jeri R Green says:

    Happy Birthday, John. Enjoy your day. Jeri and Larry

  63. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST CD THERE IS AND EVER WILL BE.

    Danny and Jennifer

  64. Tom & Jane says:

    Happy Birthday to you ,
    from us

    HUGS

    tom& jane

    seen any topless on South Beach ?

  65. jt1436 says:

    happy birthday to you have a great day
    its freezing here in uk wish i was where you are

  66. msqpon - Jo Myerly says:

    Happy birthday John. You’re not getting older you’re getting better.

    Jo

  67. michelle mann says:

    Happy Birthday John

    Have a great day, enjoy this special day.

    love
    Michelle & family

  68. Sheryl says:

    Just a simple HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, JOHN!

  69. Elaine says:

    I’m going to have a special birthday cake make just for you on our March 29th Valor sailing!!!

    Ever hear the saying “better late than never” and I’m even going to ask the Captain to sing!!!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN…. you look really good for 29!!!

  70. Steve Paul says:

    Happy Birthday John, hope you have a great day and a wonderful year ahead.

  71. Peanuts says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY John!!!!! Best wishes for a wonderful day and hope you have many,many more.

    Joan

  72. Linda (Mom of DJ) says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!

    Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)

  73. Andrea says:

    Happy, happy birthday John!!

  74. dctravel says:

    Happy Birthday John! Keep up your extraordinary work.

  75. gacrusier says:

    happy birthday john! here’s to many many more!
    have a wonderful day!

  76. Kathy says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  77. Michelle says:

    Happy Birthday John, have a great day!

    Tom & Michelle

  78. Host Mach from Cruise Critic says:

    If I hadn’t been in the office since 4:30 this morning I probably would have seen this sooner…

    Happy Birthday, my friend. Wishes for all the best from our Cruise Critic family!!

    God bless…

    Host Mach

  79. PrincessElaine says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!
    Remember what you were doing a year ago today? I do. What a fun day THAT was.
    Here’s to many, many more.
    Princess Elaine, the quiet and single of Big Ed’s Evil Crew

  80. Nuttycruisegirl says:

    Happy Birthday John! May you be blessed with many more! Thank you for the joy and humor you bring to us everyday!

  81. The Flying Dutchman says:

    I thought I posted this early this morning. Bugger!!! My comment must be lost in the ether of the internets courtesy Microsoft.

    Happy Birthday!
    Happy Birthday!
    Happy Birthday! …..Birthday to you!

    You say it’s your birthday
    It’s my birthday too, yeah
    They say it’s your birthday
    We’re gonna have a good time
    I’m glad it’s your birthday
    Happy birthday to you.

    Yes we’re going to a party party
    Yes we’re going to a party party
    Yes we’re going to a party party

    I would like you to dance (Birthday)
    Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
    I would like you to dance (Birthday)
    Dance

    I would like you to dance (Birthday)
    Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
    I would like you to dance (Birthday)
    Dance

    You say it’s your birthday
    Well it’s my birthday too, yeah
    You say it’s your birthday
    We’re gonna have a good time
    I’m glad it’s your birthday
    Happy birthday to you.

    The Flying Dutchman

  82. dude! happy birthday! eat cake! i happen to know carnival has some danged good sugar free ones…

    see you sunday!

    smiles, bonnie and prince charlie

  83. Lynn and Mike Sagara says:

    One year ago today we were all together and it will not be long before we are again together doing what we all love doing ….cruising.
    John – may this be a year of calm seas and pleasant sailing. Happy Birthday John. Lynn and Mike

  84. Sharon says:

    Happy Birthday John! Hope it’s a really really really good one!!!!!

    Can’t wait to see you on March 8th on the Valor!!!

  85. Stef says:

    Hi John!! Have a very Happy Birthday!!! Just think, next year you will be celebrating it with Heidi and the Thingy!! Won’t that be awesome???

    Have a great day!!

  86. Susan says:

    Happy Birthday John! Hope you have a very special because you try to make other days very special for us!

  87. Catmama044 says:

    Happy Birthday, John! I hope you have a wonderful day and many, many more!

    Hugs,
    Lori

  88. Happy Birthday to you!!

  89. Gina says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you have a great one!

  90. JANICE says:

    Happy Birthday JOHN! You’re the best since Eddie Capone left Carnival. See you in
    New Orleans in 2 weeks! Janice from Chicago

  91. DelawareEllen says:

    Happy Birthday to you. Enjoy your day.

    Ellen and Dave

  92. Linda in PA says:

    Happy Birthday John!

    From your Pinata Pals, Linda and Katie

  93. joyce geraci says:

    Happy Birthday to you, John. And thank you for so many wonderful memories from past cruises with you. You are simply theBEST.
    Joyce & Gig

  94. Floatie says:

    WOOHOOHOO!!! Happy Birthday to you John!!

    The day you were born was indeed a blessed day, LOVE ya, man!!

    See you in two weeks!

    LOVE to Heidi and Baby Heald!!!

    Floatie

  95. Ann says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!

  96. retirementman says:

    A Very Special Happy Birthday To The Man Who Is Loved By Many Bloggers In The World. Have A Great Day My Friend And I’m Very Excited To Finally Be Meeting You On Sunday.

    Paul F. Pietrangelo

  97. Carol says:

    Happy Birthday, John. May you experience as much joy as you bring to all of us with your blog and your wonderful entertainment on the cruises!

  98. BuckeyeLady says:

    Happy Birthday John,
    May you enjoy the Miami sunshine as you have pleasant thoughts of Heidi and Thingy and what a wonderful year this birthday will bring………. jo

  99. lizzielady says:

    I will always remember your birthday as you share it with my dear late husband, John, and my sweet daughter-in-law, Joyce.
    Happy Birthday to all!
    Carolyn

  100. mjbearit says:

    Happy Birthday John! My birthday was this past Monday! You picked a great month to be born in! I think I might have a few years on you though since even my grandkids are older than Thingy! LOL! Take care! I’ll have a piece of left-over birthday cake in your honor tonight! ( a small piece since I have that same glucose issue you do! :) )
    Mike

  101. WestTxCruiser says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!
    I wish you a great year filled with happiness and love!!

  102. DanainDallas says:

    Happy Birthday John!
    See you soon- dd

  103. Sandra says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE CRUISE DIRECTOR!!!!

  104. Trade Winds (Bob) says:

    John,

    Happy birthday to you! All my best wishes for a great trip around the sun!

    Tradewinds

  105. Rick H. says:

    Fair winds and smooth seas! Happy Birthday!

    Rick H.

  106. Freddy Beach says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  107. Deborah says:

    Happy Birthday John!!

    For all the laughter you bring to us, I wish you a day filled with joy, laughter and no travel problems :-)

    Have a great day!!

    love to you, Heidi and Thingy to be
    Debs

    GO STEELERS!!

  108. Dee says:

    Happy Birthday and best wishes and may you enjoy every single moment of every single day life has to offer. This will be the most exciting year of your life with the new addition about to arrive in your family. Enjoy your day, you deserve it!

  109. KathyG says:

    Have the happiest birthday that you can without Heidi!
    KathyG

  110. Shirley Cales says:

    Happy Birthday John!

    I know this is going to be a wonderful year for you. And from now on you will actually feel like you are getting younger each year as you lose weight and laugh and smile even more each day with Heidi and the wee one.

  111. John Friedman says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN! BACK IN THE USA!

    I pray you will have many more, as the “Thingy” really needs you to be a Dad. Take care of yourself, eat right, exercise. Thank you for all the joy and laughter you give us every day. Hugs to you and Heidi.

    ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!

  112. Carol Schoenberger says:

    Hi again,

    I couldn’t resist writing this.

    Happy Birthday in Klingon:

    Quch qoS SoH
    Quch qoS SoH
    Quch qoS batlh
    Quch qoS SoH

    It needs no translation, just how to pronounce it.

    Hugs,
    Carol

  113. InMN253 says:

    Happy Birthday, John!

  114. Vicki says:

    Have a great day! All the best,

    Vicki

  115. Matt T says:

    Happy Birthday John!

    Have a great day.

    -Matt

  116. PennyB says:

    Happy Birthday to John Juan
    Think of it like a fine wine – not the usual box or screw top type – the older it gets, the better it is.
    Have a great one.
    PennyB from New Orleans

  117. Gloria says:

    Happy Birthday John!!! Although I’m sure it’s NOT your best one ever, we hope that you take a bit of time to pamper yourself and do something special. If I was in Miami, I’d be doing your underwear for you!! Thanks for all you do….your loving fan club appreciates it greatly! Gloria

  118. cruisingeagle says:

    Hi John,

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fantastic day and many more birthdays.

  119. Linda (Mom of DJ) says:

    WOW….almost 100 Happy Birthdays by noon!!!

    That has to be a Blogging Record!!!!

    LOL

    Linda

  120. Robin in New York says:

    Dear John, have a wonderful, super, fantabulous day–you deserve it. And I know you are on a diet again, but just this one day, cake is permitted. Enjoy!

  121. bless1045 says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN

    You are the best!

    Sharon

  122. LambKnuckles says:

    Happy, Happy Birthday Baby!!!

    TWO WEEKS BABY!!! TWO WEEKS!!!

    Happy Birthday KISSES and HUGS in PERSON!!!

    I OWE YOU PLENTY!!!!! :)

    Lambie

  123. Fred & Jeannie Nuzzo says:

    Happy Birthday John!

    Wishing you a happy and healthy year.

  124. Migz says:

    Happy Birthday John !!

    Have a great day and have a fat cigar……you deserve it !!
    Miss ya
    Migz—-(soon on the Splendor)

  125. The Flying Dutchman says:

    Happy Birthday!

    Happy Birthday!

    Happy Birthday!!! …… Birthday to you!

    You say it’s your birthday
    It’s my birthday too–yeah
    They say it’s your birthday
    We’re gonna have a good time
    I’m glad it’s your birthday
    Happy birthday to you.

    Yes we’re going to a party

    I would like you to dance–Birthday
    Take a cha-cha-cha-chance-Birthday
    I would like you to dance–Birthday

    Dance

    You say it’s your birthday
    Well it’s my birthday too–yeah
    You say it’s your birthday
    We’re gonna have a good time
    I’m glad it’s your birthday
    Happy birthday to you.

    The Flying Dutchman

  126. Happy Birthday John!

    And many more on channel 4,
    one tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.

  127. Lori says:

    Happy Birthday John.

    Lori

  128. okiegirl61 says:

    Happy Birthday to you from Oklahoma.

    okiegirl61

  129. Jan Reem says:

    Happy Birthday, John. Thank you for all the wonderful blogs…you are the best.

    Jan

  130. Happy Birthday John,
    Hope you have a great day

    Kevin

  131. James Emm says:

    Happy Birthday John hope its a good one!!

  132. okiegirl61 says:

    Happy Birthday, John

    okiegirl61

  133. Bob and Donna says:

    John,

    Thanks so much for another year of laughs. We’ll toast you with a Diet Coke when we sail Sunday on the Legend….or some suitable beverage!!

    Anyway, hope you have the best Birthday ever!

    Bob and Donna

  134. Dave Myerly says:

    John enjoy your special day.

    I wish you many more

    Dave Myerly

  135. Leslie (CrazieNCruisinGypsy2) says:

    Happy Birthday, John!

    Hope you’ve had a wonderful day! I know you’ve made a lot of peoples lives happier for what you do!!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

    Leslie (Gypsy2)

  136. dwa76 says:

    Hi John,
    I sent you a birthday wish on your facebook as well, but i hope you have a great day.
    Hopefully, the Miami gang will take you out for some type of fun this evening.
    Take care!
    David

  137. Brittany says:

    happy birthday john!!!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day.

  138. Mark Twain and a Half says:

    Happy B’day John!

    Whoo hoo!

    Your last one before you become a daddy. Just think – this time next year you’ll know whether Pampers are better than Huggies, and you won’t be able to get anything out of any cabinet because they’ll all be child-proofed (which means that only the Thingy will be able to open them).

  139. Stitch says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN!!!

    Thanks for all you do, for the smiles and giggles! Have a wonderful day!

    See you in 2 weeks. Can’t wait.

    Best to Heidi and Thingy.
    Stitch

  140. Clair says:

    Happy Birthday!

  141. Erica (Purplefrogs) says:

    Happy Birthday from Texas!!

  142. Happy Birthday John!!! Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful day!

    Melissa

  143. Mary C says:

    Hi John,
    A very, very, very Happy Birthday.
    Much happiness and health on your special day.
    Mary

  144. Nancy & Doug - Columbus, GA says:

    Happy Birthday John!
    Sorry you are not with your loved ones on this birthday, but may all your future birthdays be more joyous with Heidi & ‘lil Thingy by your side!
    Love reading your blogs!
    Many happy returns!

  145. Joko Joan says:

    Dear John:
    Your family is a circle of strength and love. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crises faced together makes the circle grow stronger. Your special day is a wonderful time to thank you for the many ways that you make a difference in the lives of so many others.
    HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY (WITH LOVE) JOHN . . .

  146. Bryan says:

    Happy birthday John! Hope you’re having a great day.

    Bryan

  147. Amanda says:

    Happy Birthday John!! I hope you had a great day.

  148. Becky says:

    Happy Birthday, John! Have a great day and a fabulous year!

  149. Linda Hernacki says:

    One more birthday wish for you, I told Nanni by email that on Sunday we are all gonna call her and talk to her via my cell phone – she is so excited to be able to talk to all of us, but especially to YOU! Can’t wait! Hope you are having the Best Birthday ever, even though Heidi isn’t with you. Linda & Mike

  150. CindyInPA says:

    Good Evening John
    I just want to wish you a Very Happy Birthday! I hope it is as special as you have been to all of us.

    I know this is rough for you being away from your lovely wife and the baby, but, just think that next year this day will be even more special when the three of you can spend it together!

    See you in 15 days!
    Cindy & Kevin

  151. WTXCRUISER says:

    To the king of farting…happy birthday!!

  152. Spencer says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  153. I would sing to you, but I can’t carry a tune in a tractor trailer truck.

    Anyway, a little poetic license

    Happy Birthday to you
    You belong on a cruise
    With the bloggers and the dancers
    And the CD’s like you

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

    Jon, Kathy & Stacy

  154. TXLadyDi says:

    Wow, by the time you get to my comment, you’ll have tired eyes from reading all these great HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES – and that’s one more!! You give so much to so many, it’s nice for us to be able to give some love and fun back to you!

    Next year Heidi and Thingy will be singing “Happy Birthday to Daddy” and it will sound so sweet.

    See ya in 2 weeks!!
    Diane from Texas

    Stephanie, thanks for all the hard work to get these all posted!

  155. Longin2cruise says:

    Happy Birthday John. May you have many many more!

  156. STEPHANIE – PLEASE PASS ONTO JOHN

    John -

    My orthopedist is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary on March 25th and asked me about a cruise for him and his wife to celebrate. This man has been very good to me over the years, taking care of my various maladies without hesitation, so I owe him.

    Specifically, he asked about a four-day cruise from a port proximal to Philadelphia. He has children, so I am assuming that the cruise length request is related to this issue.

    As near as I can tell, this cruise would be his first cruise.

    It looks to me like none of the northern ports open for business before late April, so it appears I have to send him south to sail.

    Questions:

    1. Are you aware of any cruise lines that sail out of any port north of Norfolk in March?

    2. Are you on any ship the week of March 25th?

    3. Have you got any suggestions that I might pass onto him?

    Your help is appreciated.

    Your friend (and foil)

    Jon

    P.S. I miss the repartee of the original blog.

  157. Cheryl K says:

    Geez, I had to get in line behind a thousand people to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!! WOOHOO! I hope you had a good day.

  158. ROSES ARE RED,
    VIOLETS ARE BLUE,
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST CD I EVER KNEW.
    Best wishes for a most happy, healthy birthday.
    I hope Carnival has a great dinner in your honor.
    Marie

  159. Lance & Ilda says:

    Dear Mr. Heald,

    A very special birthday wish for you. Wishing you fair winds, calm seas and adoring fans…always.

    Your loyal fans,
    Lance & Ilda.

  160. Mary Lou & Lee Lovelace says:

    Happy birthday John. Hope you have many more and keep us entertained for many years to come.

    Love, Mary Lou & Lee

  161. NJ RAIDER NATION says:

    January 1994…My wife and I took our honeymoon on the Sensation…You were the cruise director…had a great time…never got to say thanks for all your hard work keeping us entertained for a week….thanks !……enjoy your birthday Jennifer and Doug

  162. Rositer11-Carnival lifer says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the blog.

  163. Jake says:

    Happy birthday John! Maybe you got new underwear as a present!

  164. kiciaski says:

    Hello John,

    George and I just want to wish you the best birthday ever. Too bad you can’t be with Heidi and Thingy on this special day but next year you’ll be a father and hopefully the three of you will be together.

    Happy Birthday!!!!

    George and Linda

  165. Lynn in VA says:

    Happy Birthday John, hope you had a great day!!!

    Lynn

  166. Pat & Bill says:

    Happy Birthday John… you’re not getting older, you’re _________________ (fill in as you see fit).

    First cruise was with you on the Triumph and again a few years later on Liberty.

    Hope to catch you again someday…. you’re the BEST!

    Pat & Bill

  167. Kelly and Michael says:

    John, oh my goodness . . . Happy, happy John day and Happy “New Year” to our beloved friend. (OK, you’re asking, who the heck are these two???)

    We send love and hugs and kisses from the two of us and all of our four legged fur babies.

    We are so honored to have been “introduced” to you and your family.

    Big salutes from Colorado.

  168. Sarah says:

    Happy Birthday John!

    Hope that you have a great day! Hope it is as much fun as you bring to us!

    Sarah

  169. Bill Russell says:

    Happy Birthday John, See you on the Dream on Dec 3.

    Bill

  170. Joe & The Polecat says:

    Happy Birthday and see you in two weeks!

  171. Karen R. says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  172. mehyder says:

    John,
    Happy Birthday. Best Wishes.
    Mary

  173. LisaK says:

    Happy Happy Birthday John!

    Lisa and George Kilmartin

  174. CIGal says:

    Happy Birthday John!!

    Hope you had an awesome day!!

  175. suemuller says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!!The Flying Dutcchman sang the version of the B>day song that I wanted to send ya…Oh well, the Beatles will live on forever!
    Paul, wow, are you really finally getting to meet John this Sunday?! Ican’t think of anyone who deserves this pleasure of finally meeting our favorite CD. You’ve been waiting for so long. John can;t wait to see ya again in New orleans in 2 weeks!!!!
    Love,
    Suefromnarrowsburg

  176. CruisinSue says:

    Although it is past midnight, I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday. (I work nights and my circadian schedule is all screwed up..lol) I wish you many more!! Give my best to Heidi and Thingy. See you in NOLA in 2 weeks!!

    Gloria aka Sue

  177. Have the Happy Bithday, and my your year be free of murphy…. love all you do with the Blog Thingy, Kevin and I read/watch them all!!!..

    ….Maybe as you curise through Port Canaveral we can get to finally meet you in person….

    the one
    and only 1
    Heidi-Beth

  178. Anne E. says:

    In the words of one of my favourite (spelled correctly!) greeting cards:

    Hippo birdies two ewes,
    Hippo birdies two ewes,
    Hippo birdies two ewes, deer,
    Hippo birdies two ewes….
    (authour – Sandra Boynton)

    Best wishes,
    Anne E.

  179. Ralf says:

    Happy Birthday John! See on TA DREAM

    Ralf

  180. Mark Chambliss says:

    JOHN ,

    HaPpY BiRtHdAy !!! Have a nice day on your big day…Hope all is well and you get to see a Miami Heat game courtside for your big day !! We wish you all the best and hope to sail with you soon.
    Mark Amanda and Catie from Alabama (where we have more Waffle Houses per capita than any other state in the Us…)
    All for FUN and Fun for JOHN day.

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    H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y J O H N
    <

  181. Mike and Jet says:

    John,

    Oh my gosh if I would have known in advance it was your birthday I would have made you a sugar-free cake and sent it to Miami – so now our “best wishes” will have to do.

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday – I am sure it was not has “Happy” as it could have been since Heidi and the “thingy” were not in Miami with you but I am sure you felt their love and wishes across the ocean.

    See you on the Dream in December.

    Best Wishes
    Mike and Jet

  182. Canuck Cruiser says:

    Hey John,

    Many happy returns for the day.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you .

    all the best,

    B&D from Canada.

  183. Donna says:

    Here’s your birthday song – it’s not very long!

  184. Sue says:

    Not older just more mature, seasoned, wise, and carefree.

    Happy Birthday John

    and many more.

    Carnival Fan

  185. Timoneer says:

    Happy Birthday – see you in a couple of weeks on the Bloggers Cruise.
    Gene

  186. Juan & Maria Santana says:

    ¡Hola John! ¡Feliz cumpleanos! (That’s Happy B’day in Spanish). We hope your day and the whole year are great. We wish you lots of health, happiness along with Heidi and the baby, and lots of successful work with Carnival Cruises! We’ll be sailing on the Splendor in a few days from Ft. Lauderdale. We’ll be visiting Barbados, Dominica, 4 cities in Brazil (during Carnival time!) & last but not least, Buenos Aires, Argentina. We would have loved to have you onboard as Cruise Dir.!!! Well, we hope to have you this fall in Europe on the Dream…We’ll keep you posted. Take good care of yourself, Heidi & the baby.

    The Santanas from Miami Beach

  187. Dessi says:

    Happy Birthday Jhon!!!
    Never change!
    Dessi
    Sr.Asst.Maitre”d

  188. tracy says:

    happy bday john sorry its late but hope u hade a good bday.ur not old ur only 5 yrs older than me my bday is wed 28th hope u enjoed ur day. and hope heidi and the thingy is good.

  189. Leasa says:

    Hey John, I’m only 3 days late but I didn’t want to miss wishing you a very happy belated birthday. I haven’t posted in a long time but I’ve been reading every day. I’m so happy for you and Heidi and the thingy. Have fun on the bloggers cruise. I’m sorry I won’t make it but maybe the Carnival Dream in December. Take care.

    Leasa

  190. Jaime from the Splendor says:

    OK so I am a few days late.. BUT
    May all your wishes come true!

    Happy Birthday!!!
    =) Jaime

  191. Jrmende63( Julie Mendenhall says:

    I am a little late…but Happy Birthday John!

  192. LiNan says:

    Happy Birthday, John.

  193. Alex G. says:

    Happy Birthday, John! Sorry that this is late, but I didn’t forget! Hope that it was a great one!

    Alex G.

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