Hello everyone
I just wanted to apologize for the break in blogging today and tomorrow. I hope you have been enjoying the Costa blogs, both ships are truly wonderful.
There will be a full blog on Sunday where I will post photos, answer questions and we will have part one of the Carnival Dream blog
See you then
John
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I wanna hear more about Costa!!
MORE! MORE!! MORE!!!
Hi, John!!
Host Mach
I will be somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico on my way to Grand Cayman on the Valor….but I will catch up when I get home and let you know how things are–wonderful I’m sure.
Hi John,
Good to hear from you, and I am really enjoying the photos & stories from Italy. The Dream’s atrium is gorgeous. Waiting patiently for the Costa ceremonies & photos.
How’s the underwear situation? Next time put an extra pair or two with your laptop – there’s room, isn’t there?
Have a great weekend. Bet you are so anxious to be home with the beautiful ladies.
Hugs,
Carol
John:
See ya on Sunday!
Hugs to Heidi and Kye!!
Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)
Darn it, John… I can’t get into the event.
The page tries to load but it just times out. I’m sure it’s due to the number of people trying to view the ceremony but still…
I’m a bit bummed out…
Hello John!
I am just wondering when the Cruise Director schedule will be updated? We are cruising on the Glory in October and I keep looking for an update!
Thanks!
John, please reply:
Re: Damian Brell Piano Bar Player
Hi, John! Although I’ve never met you, I will soon on the Dec 3rd, Glory 9 Day Eastern Caribbean Bloggers Cruise. Damian Brell is a good friend of ours and we have specially booked cruises in the past that we knew he would be on.
Our last cruise with Damian was on the Glory 5/2 – 5/9. This sailing was a last minute sailing and we had an absolute blast! I will gladly email the pictures if you would like to see them.
Midway thru this past cruise, Damian finished up his contract and was able to just hang out with us everyday either in port, lido or in the disco and we all visited the Emerald Room Supper Club together. Great memories were had by all and on the last night, our little group “took” over the piano bar since no talent was scheduled for that night.
Damian put in his new CD and before long our little group of 10 became 30 – 40, all of which had enjoyed his playing all week. The wait staff from the disco quickly realized that bar service was needed in a “closed” bar! How often does that happen! LOL! I honestly would be willing to bet that the wait staff made more money in that “closed bar” than in the disco!
We had a blast on this past cruise and made memories that will last a lifetime; from the day we embarked to eating breakfast with Damian after disembarking. Some of our group even dropped him off at the airport to catch his flight back to L.A. and we have been in constant contact ever since.
I know it’s still up in the air as to who the piano player will be, but our two votes and I know of at least 8 others, would love for it to be Damian.
See you in 6 months and congratulations on the new addition!
Sincerely,
Andrew Smith
Platinum Cruiser, going on # 13
P. S. “Stowaway Freddy” wanted me to say hi! You will meet him in Dec as well!
John:
Looking forward to the Dream blog.
A bit off topic and I won’t take a bunch of time…..what is the Halloween Party policy this year? Are all ships having one and when will they start? I seem to recall you saying last year that all ships will do one and start Oct. 1st. Is this correct info?
Thanks,
Tony
Mesa, AZ.
Dear John
I find your blog hysterical!
I am sailing on the Freedom with my husband and two kids June 20th. I was so happy to hear you will be onboard then!!
Our last cruise experience was 10 yrs ago..we got married on NCL Norway….my husband refers to it as a bucket of bolts!! I believe its now a hotel in Thailand!!
Considering my husband wanted to jump overboard by the Wed and not because he said “I do”!!!! I thought I would never get him on a cruise again.
Well thanks to your blog and wonderful sense of humor I have achieved success!!!!
I’d like to make reservations at the Supper Club..do you know which evenings will be the formal nights??
Thanks again
Paula Moran