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November 14th, 2009 at 12:20 am
Too funny John! Looking forward to the blog tomorrorow.
Love you,
James and Bobbi
November 14th, 2009 at 7:49 am
A video blog, but no underpants !!!
I trust that Jim Royale will have is day !!!
November 14th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Thats Michelle??? Oh geeze john, ha ha ha ha
Frank and Bridie
November 14th, 2009 at 8:30 am
John:
Talking about the Godchild going down the slide in freezing weather reminded me of our Victory cruise to Canada. We did the last 7 day cruise the end of Sept. 2007.
We had a wonderful time….but it was a milestone for DJ. He had never gone down the slides before. This was the cruise that he decided he was ready to slide. Unfortunately, it was Canada …. in September. But that did not deter him. Every day he spent hours going down that slide….no matter the temp.
We had so many folks shivering just watching him. He had a blast!!
DJ is really looking forward to all the slides on the Dream.
Now get some rest and don’t forget to eat properly!!
Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)
November 14th, 2009 at 9:06 am
You see that joke coming, you just can’t get out of the way. Thanks for your devotion to this blog thingy, take your time, we’ll be here.
November 14th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Hey John
how about a Cruise Directors Schedule ??
January 2010- – - – - – - – - – - ?
we are waiting,
still waiting,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
November 14th, 2009 at 9:25 am
We had a wonderful time on the Dream! The crew was friendly, helpful and overall fantastic.
Also, the highlight of my day was meeting YOU!!
Thanks again for the blog and the laughs!
–
Nancy D’Andrea
Topsail Cruises
November 14th, 2009 at 9:55 am
John,
Thanks for the laugh; nice way to start the day!
Marty & Jeanne
November 14th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Oh, John! Me Shell? Ha Ha Ha Ha ha!!!!
Thanks for making us laugh. We do miss the blogs but understand how busy you are. We still love you. Hello to Heidi & Kye.
Mike & Lori
November 14th, 2009 at 11:34 am
john:
Can you please send me your E-mail address. I’m just wanting to make sure you ARE on the Dream on January 23rd.
Terri
November 14th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Is it my understanding that you will not be on the Carnival Dream in January, 2010? If that is the case, it will be a disapointment. We really wanted to see you again.
November 14th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Terri: John WILL be on the Dream on Jan 23rd!
Tom & Jane: I agree- we all want the cruise directors schedules for 2010, especially John’s!
John: Me Shell huh? Good one. Can’t wait till you have to tell us about what new and exciting things we have to look forward to with Carnival. Mike and I are going to Sail-A-Bration this week at Port Canaveral, can’t wait to see our NEW DREAM! Ciao, Linda & Mike
November 14th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
That’s Me Shell……
LOL
That’s Our John
Love the Video Blogs
no matter how short
esp the ankle shot!
whoo hoo
See You Soon
The Tuckers
November 14th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I just want to let you know how great Guest Services were on the Valor. We(me, 3 daughters and my sister) were on the 11/08/09 sailing. We received word late evening on 11/10 that my mother-in-law had passed away. Not only were we notified that she passed away but that my sister-in-law who has power of attorney had already made arrangements and refused to make any changes. The wake would be the 12th and the funeral the 13th. My one daughter was very close to her grandmother and would have been devastated if she could not have been at her grandmother’s funeral. At 10:30pm we were at Guest Services asking for help to get home as soon as possible. They went to work on it immediately and offered us the use of the phone at Guest Services for any and all calls we needed to make back home. Within a short time we knew we could not leave out of Roatan on the 11th. but we could leave out of Belize on the 12th. Guest Services arranged for us to be cleared thru customs on the ship, our luggage brought from our cabins to the tender area and for us to be on an early tender to port and for the Carnival Rep at the dock in Belize to meet us and have our ride waiting to get us to the airport in Belize.
We arrived in St. Louis at around 8:00 pm on the 12th and were able to make it the funeral home to see grandma for about an hour and of course we were able to attend the funeral on the 13th. Guest Services on the Valor need to be commended for the service they provided us. It seems people are always ready to complain when they think things aren’t right but people need to let Carnival know when things are right. Me and my family greatly appreciate the people who helped us make it home in time.
Diane
November 14th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
What days are the Formal Nights on the Dec 3 Drea cruise. I want to book the Steakhouse on a night that is not formal dress
November 14th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Hey John,
Great videos and I love Me Shell too! Hope to see on the Dream tommorrow!
Mike & Loretta Brown
November 15th, 2009 at 1:21 am
And they say Vaudeville is dead !!!! Budda boom !
Kathy and Paul
November 15th, 2009 at 3:06 am
John The old ones are the best, if we get a chance to talk on the Dream 3rd Dec. cruse ask me about the two Nuns with a strang hobby.
November 15th, 2009 at 9:37 am
DREAM IS AWSOME
November 15th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Hi John,
Don’t apologize for not having time to write a blog.
We know you’re really busy right now. Enjoy the cruise director conference and say Hi to Butch for us. From different comments on Cruise Critic it seems there is no policy on the past guest pins for Platinum guests. Some guests get them and others don’t and the Guest Services desk doesn’t have any idea about this.
Did you get my e-mail? Do you have an answer for us yet?
Thanks!
Linda & George
November 15th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Response to Mike’s question:
This is what John previously posted regarding the Elegant Nights on the 12/3 sailing.
THU PORT CANAVERAL (ORLANDO), FL 4:00 PM
FRI FUN DAY AT SEA – elegant night
SAT FUN DAY AT SEA -
SUN ANTIGUA 09:00 AM 06:00 PM – possible steak house
MON TORTOLA, BVI 07:00 AM 06:00 PM – possible steak house
TUE ST. THOMAS, USVI 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
WED SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 07:00 AM 03:00 PM – elegant night 2
THU GRAND TURK 11:00 AM 07:00 PM
November 15th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
JOHN’S SCHEDULE AS HE POSTED IT A
FEW WEEKS AGO
CARNIVAL DREAM – JANUARY 23 TO MARCH 20
CARNIVAL CONQUEST – MARCH 21- MAY 02
CARNIVAL FANTASY – MAY 3 TO JUNE 3
CARNIVAL PRIDE – SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 4
CARNIVAL SPIRIT – NOVEMBER 4 TO DECEMBER 14
November 15th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Hi John!
It was so nice to meet you face to face on our Carnival Dream today (11/15/09). (Dave and Dave from one of the Travel Agent Groups)…
We must have interrupted you in the middle of your blogging… although we were sad to see that you weren’t blogging in your underpants…
We’re all super excited to sail her now…
Cheers
Dave
November 16th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Hi John,
I see that you will be on the Dream during our cruise in February, 2010. My niece is coming with us and she very much enjoyed your morning bulletins on the video screen (I presume you’re still doing them?).
I trust you have more new material (onstage bantering)? As charming as you are, I’ve cruised with you a few times and while sitting through the newlywed game and other shows you’ve done, I knew the punchline before you said it (same dialog as previous shows). I hope that doesn’t sound too critical … it’s just nice to mix it up a bit.
November 16th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Wow,
Cruise Critic editor, Carolyn is really disappointed in the Cruise to Nowhere and how “unprepared” Carnival was. I know the weather was horrible, but it seems that that is the only thing she “liked” about the cruise. Here are her quotes:
“Also have to agree that onboard entertainment was an embarassment. Not sure I understand the whole situation, but it was a bit of a slap at the Cruise Critic party that John Heald was expected, didn’t show up, no apology given, and nice-enough replacement (not the Cruise Driector but a staffer) arrived, said hello and then spent 15 minutes sequestered with fellow entertainment staffer in DJ booth.
I was embarrassed for Carnival.
Carolyn”
MrPete says “Sounds like they weren’t ready”
“That would be a great explanation (Carnival not being ready) if the ship hadn’t debuted in Europe on September 21. I’m not impressed at the extremely poor performance.
There’s all this hype about Oasis of the Seas right now — and the fact that there’s a similar media “showcase” next weekend. All I can say is that Oasis has to really screw up to perform as poorly as Carnival this weekend. Consider the fact that Oasis is a really new prototype and presents many challenges…if if outperforms Carnival on its first, and mind you, pre-revenue sailing, well, Carnival gets the three wet noodle lashes.
I don’t mean to be negative. I’ve enjoyed Carnival in the past and respect its place. But this weekend– was inexcusable. It should have done better.
Carolyn”
Hope you didn’t have major stress, but unfortunately, it sounds like you did…sorry! I hope it gets better on the Dream.
Lisa
Finally booked another cruise and it’s on the Fascination, after her makeover! WOOHOO!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:08 am
John,
Just finished the Carnival Dream TA crossing. Glad you were able to join us in Bermuda.
Want you to know how fantastic everyone was. Ken was able to give us the same dining waiter we had on Splendor, and was she surprised. Katerina is the best! And her assistant, Laszlo tried so hard to sing & dance for us. He still needs practice at that!
The naming ceremony may have been exciting for all of you, but I think our crossing overshadowed it!
What a blast!! You’d better watch out because Todd is nipping at your heels in the best CD department! And the chemistry between him & James was great. They are a team to reckon with!
Looking forward to possibly cruising the Med on Magic.
Only problem is that’s way to long for Carnival to cruise Europe again. Are you listening, Corporate?
Joyce
November 16th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
SOMEBODY HAVE THEM FIX THE WEBCAM ON THE CARNIVAL DREAM. IT HAS NOT WORKED FOR 3 DAYS. IT’S STUCK IN A FOG BANK THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2 DAY CRUISE TO NOWHERE.
BIG ED
November 16th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
John,
That joke made my Monday!
Keep up the good work amd more jokes please!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
John
Even when you’re tired you still manage to get us to laugh. Thanks for that.
Eva
November 16th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Hey John,
Sorry to miss you on the DREAM! The embarkation was a complete disaster, and there was no notification of where you were and by the time we found out where and when it was, you were walking down the gang plank towards the terminal. I hope they do a better job with debarkation than they did with the embarkation.
Sorry we missed you!
November 16th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Love your blog john! I am an avid reader.
I do not know if this is the correct spot for this but someone told me to try to get ahold of you about some special plans I have in mind for my first cruise! March 21st, Carnival Pride, MD. You seem to the person the could help me the most with some great ideas, or what process to go through. I want to propose while on board and keep it all a complete surprise of course!
Appreciate your time!
November 16th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Lisa:
Thanks for posting the comments from Cruise Critic’s representative….
Sounds like a “queen bee” did not get her required attention…..
I have been to multiple meet and greets (group, formal and informal) and we never expected any staff to be there. (CD or otherwise)
She said she “respects its place”??? Sounds like an arrogant snob to me.
No wonder Cruise Critic is referred to as “the dark side”. Sounds like she may be one of the reasons they earned that reputation.
Linda
November 17th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Linda,
Yes, I think EVERYONE thought EVERYTHING should be PERFECT…apparently like they think RCCL is. HA!
Nothing is perfect, but attitude can make it so.
I do feel sorry for those that had terrible weather for the CTN.
But I guess life is what you make it…
Lisa
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