Comments on: Tattoos, Horoscopes And Bugger All For Breakfast http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/ Thu, 24 May 2012 00:06:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Cassandrahttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41717 Cassandra Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:50:53 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41717 Dear John, please reply,As I was cyber stalking the Spirit this morning via the San Diego webcam, I could not help but notice she is still equipped with the ugly old lounge chairs on deck! (the zoom capability onthat camera ia amazing!) Any thoughts on when those might be replaced by the new ones? I hate having to search for one that's not broken, then fight with it to stay in position all day each time I reach for my Kiss on the Lips! :)Also, we have quite a group of piano bar fans cruising aboard Spirit on the 19th of Nov., is it possible for you to tell us who the piano bar player will be? We understand the current piano man will be signing off next week & we are dying to know who is scheduled to be next!Thanks so much, John, for all you do! Cassandra Dear John, please reply,

As I was cyber stalking the Spirit this morning via the San Diego webcam, I could not help but notice she is still equipped with the ugly old lounge chairs on deck! (the zoom capability onthat camera ia amazing!) Any thoughts on when those might be replaced by the new ones? I hate having to search for one that’s not broken, then fight with it to stay in position all day each time I reach for my Kiss on the Lips! :)

Also, we have quite a group of piano bar fans cruising aboard Spirit on the 19th of Nov., is it possible for you to tell us who the piano bar player will be? We understand the current piano man will be signing off next week & we are dying to know who is scheduled to be next!

Thanks so much, John, for all you do!
Cassandra

]]> By: rooiboshttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41716 rooibos Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:12:56 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41716 Hello This is a good post and its interesting to read about your vies for tattoos.Now a days its very popular in people.Thank you very much for sharing this with us.Keep up the good work. Hello
This is a good post and its interesting to read about your vies for tattoos.Now a days its very popular in people.Thank you very much for sharing this with us.Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Angela Guptillhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41715 Angela Guptill Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:18:17 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41715 Hey John: the "there-isn't-enough-variety-at-breakfast" whine, is really hilarious! I guess they have more than 100 different things at their breakfast table than Carnival does. Can't wait for our Dream Time Feb.13/10. Cheers, Angela Guptill :-) Hey John: the “there-isn’t-enough-variety-at-breakfast” whine, is really hilarious! I guess they have more than 100 different things at their breakfast table than Carnival does. Can’t wait for our Dream Time Feb.13/10. Cheers, Angela Guptill :-)

]]> By: shipty2http://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41714 shipty2 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:30:13 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41714 Hi John We have only eaten in the dining room twice in 12 cruises. On both occasions we were seated with strangers who were as interesting a a herd of goats to listen to. This was on two different Carnival cruises. After that we decided never again even though we would prefer the dining room if we could sit only with those traveling with us. Hi John
We have only eaten in the dining room twice in 12 cruises. On both occasions we were seated with strangers who were as interesting a a herd of goats to listen to. This was on two different Carnival cruises. After that we decided never again even though we would prefer the dining room if we could sit only with those traveling with us.

]]> By: Mount Sinai Cruiserhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41713 Mount Sinai Cruiser Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:01:10 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41713 John, We were on the cruise with Lady Jag (Laura), when Todd & Bid Tex did the impromptu show , when the entertainer for the late night R rated show was not able to appear. Todd , Big Tex & the other members from the cruise director staff were hilarious. I thought Todd did not survive the show. It was a show I will not forget. Gary John,
We were on the cruise with Lady Jag (Laura), when Todd & Bid Tex did the impromptu show , when the entertainer for the late night R rated show was not able to appear. Todd , Big Tex & the other members from the cruise director staff were hilarious. I thought Todd did not survive the show. It was a show I will not forget.
Gary

]]> By: futurecruisedirectorhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41712 futurecruisedirector Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:43:53 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41712 Interesting question there . . . why DO the majority of the guests (on all lines, not just Carnival) eat breakfast at the buffet? I'm not sure . . . we also nearly always go up to the buffet for breakfast (and we love the choices!) . . . our reason is that all 4 cruise lines we've been on have done "Open Seating" breakfast in the dining room, where you end up being seated with a group of random other guests . . .While getting to know new people is fun (such as at dinner), someone I usually travel with tends to be extrodinarily grumpy in the morning and let's face it - putting on your best face for your fellow guests requires a bit of effort . . . and she doesn't want to use that effort until after breakfast and coffee. So collectively we sit there silently looking out the window (or over the railing) on lido deck.If it were up to me, we'd do the dining room for breakfast at least once per cruise . . . but I get outvoted on that one.TATTOOS - Oh dear. Heidi is right that "everyone's doing it!" seems to be the rallying cry about them right now. Interestingly enough, I work with a lot of young people . . . . and, at least in my area, the percentage of young females that have tattoos is HIGHER than the percentage of young males who have them. How did THAT ever happen??Well, at least Heidi wants it in a place where it can be easily hidden - just ask her to always wear socks when you are around, LOL! Even though I have asked several people who have them the following question, I have not yet received an answer that satisfies me: "Why for the love of anything would somebody get a tattoo right above their arse?". In my area, they call the right-above-the-arse tattoos "Tramp Stamps" . . . I just cannot fathom why anyone would WANT that . . . and then brag that they have one.Some things I just don't understand.Oh, and you're right . . . Horoscopes are Bollocks.Cheers, Michael Interesting question there . . . why DO the majority of the guests (on all lines, not just Carnival) eat breakfast at the buffet? I’m not sure . . . we also nearly always go up to the buffet for breakfast (and we love the choices!) . . . our reason is that all 4 cruise lines we’ve been on have done “Open Seating” breakfast in the dining room, where you end up being seated with a group of random other guests . . .

While getting to know new people is fun (such as at dinner), someone I usually travel with tends to be extrodinarily grumpy in the morning and let’s face it – putting on your best face for your fellow guests requires a bit of effort . . . and she doesn’t want to use that effort until after breakfast and coffee. So collectively we sit there silently looking out the window (or over the railing) on lido deck.

If it were up to me, we’d do the dining room for breakfast at least once per cruise . . . but I get outvoted on that one.

TATTOOS – Oh dear. Heidi is right that “everyone’s doing it!” seems to be the rallying cry about them right now. Interestingly enough, I work with a lot of young people . . . . and, at least in my area, the percentage of young females that have tattoos is HIGHER than the percentage of young males who have them. How did THAT ever happen??

Well, at least Heidi wants it in a place where it can be easily hidden – just ask her to always wear socks when you are around, LOL! Even though I have asked several people who have them the following question, I have not yet received an answer that satisfies me: “Why for the love of anything would somebody get a tattoo right above their arse?”. In my area, they call the right-above-the-arse tattoos “Tramp Stamps” . . . I just cannot fathom why anyone would WANT that . . . and then brag that they have one.

Some things I just don’t understand.

Oh, and you’re right . . . Horoscopes are Bollocks.

Cheers,
Michael

]]> By: karen peehttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41711 karen pee Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:57:52 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41711 John- please reply if and when you catch your breath. We are MDR breakfast lunch and dinner people -- unless we have slept in. Why all the hassle of the Lido when we can just sit and order and enjoy,-- I am on vacation -- no work for me.DH and I are booked on Carnival Triumph for March 1, 2010. We splurged and got a suite cat 11. Hope it is as nice as it looks in the pics. This will be 14 th cruise -- all but three with CCL. Can you tell me who will be the CD and Maitre D?Wishing you were going with us maybe next time. Take care and kisses to your girls. Karen John- please reply if and when you catch your breath.
We are MDR breakfast lunch and dinner people — unless we have slept in. Why all the hassle of the Lido when we can just sit and order and enjoy,– I am on vacation — no work for me.

DH and I are booked on Carnival Triumph for March 1, 2010. We splurged and got a suite cat 11. Hope it is as nice as it looks in the pics. This will be 14 th cruise — all but three with CCL. Can you tell me who will be the CD and Maitre D?

Wishing you were going with us maybe next time. Take care and kisses to your girls.
Karen

]]> By: LisaKhttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41710 LisaK Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:50:37 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41710 John,I have to agree with the poster who mentioned Todd and Big Tex's night of improv. We sailed with them and Karl with a K on the Miracle several years ago when Carnival first sailed out of Baltimore. What's My Line? was hilarious...thank goodness it was the late night R rated show. We laughed wil we cried as well.As for breakfast, we always eat on the Lido. Partly because he likes to get up and eat early, I sleep in and eat later. We meet up with the rest of our party at our Lido breakfast table as the morning progresses and gives us a chance to catch up before the day gets started. It's casual and relaxing...we can eat at our own pace without feeling rushed by other diners or waiters.We save the main dining room for our dinner treat.Hoping we'll get to see you next week in NYC.The Kilmartins John,

I have to agree with the poster who mentioned Todd and Big Tex’s night of improv. We sailed with them and Karl with a K on the Miracle several years ago when Carnival first sailed out of Baltimore. What’s My Line? was hilarious…thank goodness it was the late night R rated show. We laughed wil we cried as well.

As for breakfast, we always eat on the Lido. Partly because he likes to get up and eat early, I sleep in and eat later. We meet up with the rest of our party at our Lido breakfast table as the morning progresses and gives us a chance to catch up before the day gets started. It’s casual and relaxing…we can eat at our own pace without feeling rushed by other diners or waiters.

We save the main dining room for our dinner treat.

Hoping we’ll get to see you next week in NYC.

The Kilmartins

]]> By: Linda Hernackihttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41709 Linda Hernacki Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:15:31 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41709 Hey John: We prefer breakfast on the Lido deck, that way we can sample different things, and the omelets are great! Wish they had cranberry juice though. I am with you where it comes to horoscopes, how ridiculous, same with the fortunes in fortune cookies. Well John, wait till you meet my girlfriend Michele with all of her tattoos and her nose piercing! I figure it this way, if God wanted me to have a tattoo I would've been born with it, besides Me and Pain don't mix! HA! Linda Hey John: We prefer breakfast on the Lido deck, that way we can sample different things, and the omelets are great! Wish they had cranberry juice though. I am with you where it comes to horoscopes, how ridiculous, same with the fortunes in fortune cookies. Well John, wait till you meet my girlfriend Michele with all of her tattoos and her nose piercing! I figure it this way, if God wanted me to have a tattoo I would’ve been born with it, besides Me and Pain don’t mix! HA!
Linda

]]> By: Cruzin2somehttp://johnhealdsblog.com/2009/10/29/tattoos-horoscopes-and-bugger-all-for-breakfast/#comment-41708 Cruzin2some Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:01:34 +0000 http://johnhealdsblog.com/?p=11754#comment-41708 Dear John, I forgot to mention my thoughts on the tattoo. I am fifty-eight and have none but my son have fifteen or so and several piercings. My oldest daughter has a pierced tongue and three, including what they call a tramp stamp. That is the tattoo on the lower back that attracts a mans attention to a womens nalgas. (Thats spanish for buns) My youngest who graduated from the College of Notre Dame in Maryland has none. Intelligent girl! My wife Nancy who has celebrated her 39th birthday twelve times now, is thinking about getting one of a dragonfly. Where she intends to put it I am not sure. I think sometimes that especially in a womens case that they want to do something to make them feel young and even a little naughty that is different than the way they see themselves once they have become a mother and a responsible member of society. They can no longer go out and drink until they puke or end up in some strangers bed. They can't toilet paper the neighbors lawn as that could cause problems with the neighbors. So a tattoo on the ankle. A small statement that they are still alive and sexy and capable of doing wild things like when they were young but nothing that will get them hauled into the police station. After all they are now a Mom and have to take care of a little child who is depending on them. Just go with it and be sure to tell her how sexy she looks and that she is such a wild child. Oh and be sure to spank her for being such a bad girl. LOL Good luck! The Cruzin2some James & Nancy Enslow Dear John,
I forgot to mention my thoughts on the tattoo. I am fifty-eight and have none but my son have fifteen or so and several piercings. My oldest daughter has a pierced tongue and three, including what they call a tramp stamp. That is the tattoo on the lower back that attracts a mans attention to a womens nalgas. (Thats spanish for buns) My youngest who graduated from the College of Notre Dame in Maryland has none. Intelligent girl! My wife Nancy who has celebrated her 39th birthday twelve times now, is thinking about getting one of a dragonfly. Where she intends to put it I am not sure. I think sometimes that especially in a womens case that they want to do something to make them feel young and even a little naughty that is different than the way they see themselves once they have become a mother and a responsible member of society. They can no longer go out and drink until they puke or end up in some strangers bed. They can’t toilet paper the neighbors lawn as that could cause problems with the neighbors. So a tattoo on the ankle. A small statement that they are still alive and sexy and capable of doing wild things like when they were young but nothing that will get them hauled into the police station. After all they are now a Mom and have to take care of a little child who is depending on them. Just go with it and be sure to tell her how sexy she looks and that she is such a wild child. Oh and be sure to spank her for being such a bad girl. LOL
Good luck!
The Cruzin2some
James & Nancy Enslow

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