Comments on: The King of Blog and Roll http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/ The official blog of Carnival Cruise Line's Sr. cruise director, John Heald Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:46:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Joko Joan http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54879 Joko Joan Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:09:43 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54879 Hi John: Inquiring mind(s) want to know . . . I have a question that I have been pondering over many years. I have been in different configurations of cabins and I ask both you and your readers as to which you prefer as being the most relaxing and/or more condusive to the lessening of the mal-de-mer: beds that are situated fore to aft - or - lying cross-ship? Anyone have a preference? Hi John:
Inquiring mind(s) want to know . . . I have a question that I have been pondering over many years. I have been in different configurations of cabins and I ask both you and your readers as to which you prefer as being the most relaxing and/or more condusive to the lessening of the mal-de-mer: beds that are situated fore to aft – or – lying cross-ship? Anyone have a preference?

]]> By: Ron http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54718 Ron Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:52:43 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54718 Thanks for the reply, John. I will be on the Paradise next week, the Legend in July and the Splendor for New Year's Eve. I can't see why people say I'm addicted. Please keep reminding everyone, that the biggest asset Carnival has is not its' beautiful ships, but it marvelous employees! Enjoy ron Thanks for the reply, John. I will be on the Paradise next week, the Legend in July and the Splendor for New Year’s Eve. I can’t see why people say I’m addicted. Please keep reminding everyone, that the biggest asset Carnival has is not its’ beautiful ships, but it marvelous employees!
Enjoy
ron

]]> By: The Bears - Barb & Carl http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54716 The Bears - Barb & Carl Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:36:51 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54716 Hi John, Thanks for the update on Chris Prideaux. We are so glad he is on the mend. He will remain in our prayers. Also, we will keep Malcom and his Mum in our prayers. We do wish him all the best and a speedy recovery. A cruise to Cuba sounds very interesting. I know my parents as well as Carl and I would be very interested in it. My father was in Cuba as a child and has very fond memories of his wonderful visit. I have seen his photos many times and always wanted to visit there myself. I am sure it is not at all like it was back then, but still intriguing none the less. Thank you to the Santana's for all thier interesting information on this subject. Thanks for posting the photos of the penthouse suite too. Wow!!! What a way to travel! I wouldn't want to leave ever! Hello to Heidi and the sweet little Thingy! Hi John,
Thanks for the update on Chris Prideaux. We are so glad he is on the mend. He will remain in our prayers. Also, we will keep Malcom and his Mum in our prayers. We do wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.

A cruise to Cuba sounds very interesting. I know my parents as well as Carl and I would be very interested in it. My father was in Cuba as a child and has very fond memories of his wonderful visit. I have seen his photos many times and always wanted to visit there myself. I am sure it is not at all like it was back then, but still intriguing none the less. Thank you to the Santana’s for all thier interesting information on this subject.

Thanks for posting the photos of the penthouse suite too. Wow!!! What a way to travel! I wouldn’t want to leave ever!

Hello to Heidi and the sweet little Thingy!

]]> By: John Friedman http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54701 John Friedman Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:36:31 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54701 Sallie - thanks John - If you get to see Margarita, give her a big hug from Mark and Mary (Panama) - she indeed a sweetheart and terrific casino hostess. Sallie – thanks John – If you get to see Margarita, give her a big hug from Mark and Mary (Panama) – she indeed a sweetheart and terrific casino hostess.

]]> By: cruzin2some http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54699 cruzin2some Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:11:26 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54699 Dear John, Only nineteen more days until you are a dud ................. er ah, I mean dad. Best Wishes to Heidi and tell her to forget about filming the whole thing or even taking pictures. You both will be too busy. Her giving birth to the thingy and you trying not to have your hand crushed by Heidi while she is BEARING DOWN! Cameras..... Forget about it! James & Nancy The Cruzin2some Dear John,
Only nineteen more days until you are a dud …………….. er ah, I mean dad. Best Wishes to Heidi and tell her to forget about filming the whole thing or even taking pictures. You both will be too busy. Her giving birth to the thingy and you trying not to have your hand crushed by Heidi while she is BEARING DOWN! Cameras….. Forget about it!
James & Nancy
The Cruzin2some

]]> By: Princess Lori http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54692 Princess Lori Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:01:31 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54692 Malcolm - our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Chris - we are thrilled you are home and we will continue our prayers. JOHN, PLEASE REPLY - I love seeing all of the photos of upgraded ships. The Carnival Sensation luxury photos today were brilliant. As that is the only way I will ever see the penthouse - THANK YOU. Now, I would really like to see some pictures of the newly upgraded Miracle. Take care of your beautiful wife and we look forward to pictures of the new baby soon! Thanks, John! Princess Lori aka Catmama Malcolm – our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.

Chris – we are thrilled you are home and we will continue our prayers.

JOHN, PLEASE REPLY – I love seeing all of the photos of upgraded ships. The Carnival Sensation luxury photos today were brilliant. As that is the only way I will ever see the penthouse – THANK YOU. Now, I would really like to see some pictures of the newly upgraded Miracle.

Take care of your beautiful wife and we look forward to pictures of the new baby soon!

Thanks, John!
Princess Lori
aka Catmama

]]> By: Host Mach from Cruise Critic http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54690 Host Mach from Cruise Critic Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:31:50 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54690 John, the shots of the Sensation are amazing!! How lovely! Perhaps one day I'll be able to afford one of those stunning suites!! I'm back from my visit to the Carnival Conquest. She is just like brand new... even BETTER than new!! The Sea Side Theater is great as are the new seats and their placement. I have a thread running on Cruise Critic about it titled 'World's Shortest Conquest Cruise!!!' It's getting a bunch of views and some great comments! Here's a link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=971618 Y'all should drop by and check it out! I've got links to my pictures and to a video I shot of the sail away! GREAT FUN!! I hope all is well at home with Heidi and The Thingy!! Ciao!! Host Mach John, the shots of the Sensation are amazing!! How lovely! Perhaps one day I’ll be able to afford one of those stunning suites!!

I’m back from my visit to the Carnival Conquest. She is just like brand new… even BETTER than new!! The Sea Side Theater is great as are the new seats and their placement. I have a thread running on Cruise Critic about it titled ‘World’s Shortest Conquest Cruise!!!’ It’s getting a bunch of views and some great comments! Here’s a link:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=971618

Y’all should drop by and check it out! I’ve got links to my pictures and to a video I shot of the sail away! GREAT FUN!!

I hope all is well at home with Heidi and The Thingy!!

Ciao!!

Host Mach

]]> By: Jrmende63( Julie Mendenhall http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54689 Jrmende63( Julie Mendenhall Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:29:05 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54689 John ( please read) I wanted to firstly send my prayers and thoughts to Malcolm Woo Hoo Burns. We sailed with him on the Carnival Victory. He is so warm and friendly. Malcolm, Please get well soon and back on the cruise ship where you belong. John, I also wanted to mention to you and Heidi that some hospital have laws about not video recording the Thingy's birth. Please check with your hospital to save your self some time. And please tell me the Thingy has a bassinette or crib to sleep in, that he/ she is not going to sleep in your bed. We have had 7 babies die from Lay over death in our county ( sleeping with parents and got turned over on.) Thanks, Julie (I am not trying to be bossy, just trying to protect your wee precious one.) John ( please read)
I wanted to firstly send my prayers and thoughts to Malcolm Woo Hoo Burns. We sailed with him on the Carnival Victory. He is so warm and friendly. Malcolm, Please get well soon and back on the cruise ship where you belong.
John, I also wanted to mention to you and Heidi that some hospital have laws about not video recording the Thingy’s birth. Please check with your hospital to save your self some time. And please tell me the Thingy has a bassinette or crib to sleep in, that he/ she is not going to sleep in your bed. We have had 7 babies die from Lay over death in our county ( sleeping with parents and got turned over on.) Thanks, Julie (I am not trying to be bossy, just trying to protect your wee precious one.)

]]> By: Cathy http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54684 Cathy Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:24:37 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54684 As I was driving to work on this foggy, wet and dreary morning, I happened to look up at a billboard, which brought a smile to my day when I read: "Those that don't want to wear pants, say 'AYE'" - with the Carnival smokestack poking up through - Now I in my skirt really need to don some shorts in warm weather really appreciated the ad - kudos to your Marketing team - they are certainly making me want to sail soon....... Cathy As I was driving to work on this foggy, wet and dreary morning, I happened to look up at a billboard, which brought a smile to my day when I read:

“Those that don’t want to wear pants, say ‘AYE’” – with the Carnival smokestack poking up through –

Now I in my skirt really need to don some shorts in warm weather really appreciated the ad – kudos to your Marketing team – they are certainly making me want to sail soon……. Cathy

]]> By: Gary Thomas http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/04/20/the-king-of-blog-and-roll/#comment-54679 Gary Thomas Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:40:22 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=8834#comment-54679 Hi John, Please reply. First, Elvis is GREAT!! My wife would love to cruise on an Elvis cruise. Secondly, I never met Malcolm, but he sure has made a lot of friends with the Carnival folks and for that he can be proud! Please send my regards. Glad to hear that Chris is better. Third - thank goodness the fruit punch is going to be replaced! With something suitable, of course? We all missed it on our last cruise, which brings me to my question. The Gala Buffet which took up an entire dining room was missing on our last cruise. My wife inquired at Guest Services and they replied that they have been discontinued. Imagine the disappointment. Have they been discontinued all together or are they on certain sailings? I know this was extremely popular. We are booking our next cruise on the Carnival Dream, can't wait. Gary Hi John,

Please reply.

First, Elvis is GREAT!! My wife would love to cruise on an Elvis cruise. Secondly, I never met Malcolm, but he sure has made a lot of friends with the Carnival folks and for that he can be proud! Please send my regards. Glad to hear that Chris is better. Third – thank goodness the fruit punch is going to be replaced! With something suitable, of course? We all missed it on our last cruise, which brings me to my question.

The Gala Buffet which took up an entire dining room was missing on our last cruise. My wife inquired at Guest Services and they replied that they have been discontinued. Imagine the disappointment. Have they been discontinued all together or are they on certain sailings? I know this was extremely popular.

We are booking our next cruise on the Carnival Dream, can’t wait.

Gary

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