Well, my Dream is over for now but there are many more memories to share with you which I will do tomorrow complete with extraordinary photos and my usual musings.
I am about to fly home to spend five days with the girls.
Until then I will leave you with these two videos. One is me teasing the camera with my supermodel cat walk thingy ( have a bucket close by as it is likely to induce projectile vomitting ) and one …..well …..you will see.
The second video will be posted shortly.
So, see you on Tuesday and until then let me say that your Carnival Dream is truly epic and in my humble opinion…….is the best cruise ship we have ever built.
Goodnight
You friend
John
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John:
Just watched the first video…
are you sure you don’t drink??? LOL
Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)
perooooooo…. que es eso John?
Que Papi uuuuuuu!!!!! LOL
Hi John, Saw the photos of you going down the waterslide. Way to go. See. You aren’t old.
Jo
Ok John, you have had tooooo many in the lounge but good try, lol, still looks like you are having to much fun can’t wait till we get to go in Jan
Ah! You are a tease..
Can’t wait to see what the 2nd video holds… I’m anxious so see more of this beautiful ship before we set sail on her Dec. 3rd! =)
Have a wonderful 5 days home seeing your girls, Heidi and Kye!
Jenn
That first video was rather…interesting.
Can’t wait to see the second one.
John — an impressive catwalk style you have there! (ahem…)
Looking forward to the second video now. As long as the second one is:
1. Longer than 15 seconds
2. Has something to do with the Dream
3. Does not touch on the smoking issue (YIKES!)
then I will be pleased with it!
BTW – did they have to forcibly remove you from the ship? Wait, you said you are heading home to your girls – so expect that was the one thing which would have you walking off with a smile!
Tom
JOhn,
GOOD LORD!!!! I can’ even type I am laughing so hard. THAT IS HILARIOUS!!
Big Fan as Allways,
Frank and Bridie
oh john i am laughing so hard i am crying! thanks for that, i really needed it today.
smiles, bonnie and prince charlie
Hi John,
I’m certain that Carnival is smart enough not to be fooled by empty threats.
Smoking is not forbidden on Carnival Dream, it is simply restricted.
Besides, there are very few destinations where there are no smoking restrictions.
That leaves staying home, primitive camping, and perhaps Russia for destinations with no restrictions on smoking. I’m not certain about the last two.
Regards,
bill
Dear John,
Too funny! I love your sense of fun and humor. Have a safe trip back to see your girls!
Laura
dear john Please respond.
just to let you know i booked a eastern cruise for June 5th 2010 for the dream, i hope you will be the cruise director when we go..
your friend
bobby
Just curious if you know anything about the possibility of getting a ship to cruise out of the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas? I’ve heard rumors for a while, but was just curious if you had any official (or not so official) news.
Wow I will never go to a runway show again
Best to Heidi and Kye
Papanh
Nice video John…think you could give the models on Project Runway a run for their money.
Safe travels to you,
Lisa
Oy! Thanks John. Some things can’t be unseen… My eyes! My eyes! Oh the humanity!
Thanks again,
Laura (aka divetrash, aka Princess Laura of Big Ed’s Evil Crew)
John,
My friend, PLEASE DON”T GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB!!!!!!!
Love your catwalk John!
Congrats to all at CCL for the latest delivery!
Cheers,
DBA
Evening John, please reply-
smiley face at the bottom of carnival pages, and your blog?!?
Quite the Tease indeed, we have been waiting since the countdown hit zero today, and the Dream sailed away, to see new pictures and videos uploaded!
We will keep eagerly waiting, until June 2010 when our turn to climb aboard comes around. Thanks for the blogs and great updates you and your spy have been sending out, it makes the waiting much easier to bare when new things are always happening!
A quick question, why is there a little tiny
Just being curious, and wishing for the warm Caribbean weather as the hubby and I watch winter roll into our Colorado town.
Best of wishes and safe journeys~
M & J
I loved the waterslide pictures, John. How much water was displaced on your slide (only kidding!)? I’m glad the shorts didn’t slip!
John,
Let me just say…..”WoW”……and we’ll leave it at that.
John,
Loved the pictures of you on the Dream waterslides with Mr. Cahill (http://carnival-news.com/2009/09/21/the-race-is-on-carnival-ceo-senior-cruise-director-first-to-ride-carnival-dreams-spectacular-water-slides/)!
Will you blog on your experience! Those slides look amazing, I want to try them!
dctravel
Wow…what a video.
I think you need to be a runway model in your next career
GQ doesn’t know what they are missing…
Well, John, after viewing your runway vogue video, all I can advise is “Don’t quit your day job!”
The pictures and videos of the Carnival Dream are wonderful and will surely entice many cruisers to try this magnificent new vessel. Thanks so much for all the information and have a safe trip home to Heidi and Kye.
Thank you John, As i needed to lose my breakfast over my computer screen………
FOR SALE DIET VIDEO
Your guaranteed to loose weight fast.
Step 1: Eat all you want.
Step 2: Just watch this video http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/09/21/tease/
Step 3: Run to the nearest bathroom.
BIG ED
John,
A Star is Born! Heidi Klum watch out!
Your waterslide form was a 10 also!
In just 5 short weeks, I get to try to top that.
Thirty-five days to go Joyce
John,
Ok,…..Well,…..ummm….I do believe I’ve been struck speachless.
I guess we will have to let the “Video” speak for it’s self.
On to less frightening things.
Congrats, on your win over Gerry Cahill in the waterslide race.
Hope you enjoy your time with Heidi and Kye.
Hugs to all!
Peace,
Jay
ummm wow John, I never expected that video!
Congrats on the slide win over Mr. Cahill!
Enjoy the 5 days with Heidi and Kye : )
YOU COULD GIVE BEYONCE,HEDI KLUM ETC ALL A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY!!! NEXT TIME WALK SLOWER AND “SLINK” UP TO THE CAMERA!!!
I LAUGHED SO HARD I COULD HAVE PEED!!!
Dear John,
I thought Halloween was in October.
Cruzin2some
James & Nancy
LOLOLOLOL……OMG we will definitely get along when we finally cruise together!!!
BELC
Maribeth
John,
My eyes! My eyes! Oh the humanity!
Looks like you had a great time.
Love to you, Heidi and Kye!
Princess Elaine, the quiet and single
15 seconds? That is not enough, we want more
Hope you got home OK, looking forward to more about the Dream.
Keep smiling John, you truly are one of the good guys.
My best to Heidi and Kye.
“SHORTLY”
We’re still waiting and waiting.
BIG ED
Now I get why you weren’t in London for “Fashion Week”.
Dream looks fab can’t wait to see the ship in November. Best wishes to Heidi and Kye!!
Best
Anita
Love the waterslide can’t wait to try it in Jan!
It was recommended I contact you for help on my upcoming cruise. No one at Carnival has been helpful at all. Before I post my issue for all to see, perhaps you can help me?
So Wrong…
LMAO
wow more please…..can’t wait to see the next video costume maybe…..the award goes to John…..you are the best I hope one day we get the honour of meeting you on one of our Cruises can’t wait till we are on the Carnival Dream January 30, 2010 counting down
Have a great week with your Girls!
Love to all
Andrea
This article confirms Carnival made the right decision.
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By Julie Steenhuysen – Tue Sep 22, 5:20 am ET
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Smoking bans in public places can reduce the number of heart attacks by as much as 36 percent, offering fresh proof that the restrictions work, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
They urged widespread bans on smoking in enclosed public places to prevent heart attacks and improve public health.
“This study adds to the already strong evidence that secondhand smoke causes heart attacks, and that passing 100 percent smoke-free laws in all workplaces and public places is something we can do to protect the public,” James Lightwood of the University of California-San Francisco, whose study appears in the journal Circulation, said in a statement.
The team pooled data from 13 studies of smoking bans in communities in the United States, Canada and Europe.
They said heart attack rates fall immediately after smoking bans are put in place, dropping by 17 percent in the first year and by as much as 36 percent after three years.
Lightwood said in a telephone interview that prior studies have been inconsistent in their findings, but their analysis found that smoking bans had a compelling effect.
“A well-designed smoking restriction law can significantly reduce heart attacks in the community and has a beneficial impact on public health,” he said.
Dr. David Goff of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina said the findings suggest smoke-free laws could lower health costs.
“At a time of great concern over the financial sustainability of our healthcare system, smoke-free laws represent an inexpensive approach to reducing heart attacks, and, probably, other cardiovascular conditions,” Goff said in a statement.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long-term exposure to secondhand smoke can raise heart disease rates in adult nonsmokers by 25 percent to 30 percent.
Secondhand smoke kills an estimated 46,000 Americans every year from heart disease alone, the CDC and Heart Association say. Smoking also causes several types of cancer, stroke and emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Oh my gosh John! This video is too funny! Maybe I’ll stop laughing by the time you send us the second one. Keep them coming!
Mike & Lori
This is so wrong on so many levels but I loved it! I really needed a good laugh…. Thanks for not taking yourself too seriously.
Melissa
Bill (Zydeco) said it perfectly!
Thank you.
This hit the wire today….
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090922/ts_nm/us_heart_smoking_ban
Linda (Mom of DJ)
John,
Any idea when the 2010 CD schedule will be posted?
John (please respond) -
Sailing on the Dream Oct. 15th and have a question relative to dining times. If we are in a port later that the first seating for dinner…will both (early and late) seatings be delayed; or, will they seat on schedule (6 pm and 8:15 pm)?
Thanks!
John only in your DREAMS would you be dancing like that.
l
I love you too John! How Sexy you look! Love your runway walk! In your NEW BODY you can now be a model. Linda
I don’t how to find the site map. Is there one?
Sir John,
Absolutely AWESOME!
John,
You tease, you! Where is that second video you promised “shortly”?
Seriously, though, I’m still giggling over the first one. Thanks for sharing!
Laura
GREAT link Linda, thanks!
Tom
*fanning myself* Oh John, you sexy beast! Walk that catwalk…..ya baby!