Bearded Birthday Wishes

January 22, 2012 -

Eric the Beard

Happy Birthday John!

All of us at Carnival, from those of us with long luscious beards, to the 349 ladies who call themselves Stephanie… from Peter the Hair, Jay the Recently Married, Fun Ship Freddy, and of course 007 (will we ever find out who he or she is?), hope you’ve had and continue to have an amazing birthday.

Oh… and one more person wants to say hi.

 

 

Love always,

- Eric the Beard

P.S If you’d like to send John a birthday wish, leave it in the comment section using the form below!

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161 Responses to Bearded Birthday Wishes

  1. Sharon says:

    Oh Eric, Barney has been replaced by Peppa the Pig. LOL! Happy Birthday dear John!

  2. Happy Birthday our friend,
    Hugs
    Don and Grandma Carolyn

  3. LAURIE Hopper says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, we have missed you!!!

  4. Sharon Hecker says:

    Happy Birthday John! Hope you enjoyed your day.

  5. Brenda says:

    Happy Birthday ! Have a Great Day !

  6. Mark Feola says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!

  7. Sharon says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  8. Sheena says:

    Happy birthday, John! I hope a flock of Megan Foxes sing you to sleep!

  9. Kelli says:

    Happy Birthday JOHN! May the year ahead be filled with many blessings, you deserve every one!

  10. Sage56 says:

    *** Repeat of FB post…….John, I put together a bunch funny/silly/off-the-wall pictures and some equally clever words to post for your Birthday wishes. I could not make up my mind which would be the best to post…. So, I finally decided on this…”I am sorry you had to leave your family on your birthday, but I wish you all the best today and always. Safe travels to you. Enjoy the best you can your time in Philly with the crew learning the new Hasbro games. Don’t ever doubt who you are and what you feel. You are a good, kind-hearted person with a gentle soul. Don’t ever change. Remember you have an immense support group, with family, co-workers, FB people and Bloggers alike.” Hope to see you soon.

  11. Sharon Dunbar says:

    Happy birthday!!! See you on the February 26th cruise on the Magic. Looking so forward to cruising with you again.

  12. Kirsten says:

    Happy Birthday John!!! May you celebrate many, many more and be able to share them with your girls and us!!!

    Kirsten & Kalyn Leegaard-Barrett

  13. Dina says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. Sarah says:

    Happiest of Birthdays to YOU

  15. Karla says:

    Happy Birthday John.. thanks for taking the time on Facebook and the Blog thingy.. love it!

  16. Keitha Gregory says:

    Happy, happy birthday John! Love your blog! Wish you were going to be on my Magic cruise!

  17. John Shanley says:

    Happy Birthday John!!! Thanks for all you do!!!
    John (The Yank)

  18. I bet this was your worst birthday leaving the girls. Happy Birthday.

    BIG Ed and Pat

  19. Kathy Godwin says:

    Happy birthday John…hope you had a blessed day and an even better one the day after, and after, and after….:)

  20. Lonie Graham says:

    Happy Birthday John! Hope you are enjoying your day! Have a Wonderful Year!

  21. Debi Thomas says:

    Happy Birthday John – wishing you much success and smooth sailing!

  22. Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear John, happy birthday to you.
    John, Bob and I wish you the happiest and healthiest of birthdays. I hope you are enjoying a pleasant stress free day. You are the best.
    Marie and Bob

  23. Fern says:

    Happy Birthday, John! I hope you had a nice day and that things are looking up for the next year :) .

  24. Kathy Thurman says:

    Happy Birthday John! I hope you had a brilliant and wonderful day :)
    ( Just got back from Galveston, and I drove by and saw the Carnival Magic for the first time…. Sure wish I had left on it today!)

  25. Charles Qualls says:

    A very Happy Birthday to a man who dispenses happiness to so many, and all in daily doses! Live it up, John. We’ll be following you again eagerly this week.

  26. Sharon Neukam says:

    Happy Birthday John! May this be a truly blessed year!

  27. Gina says:

    Happy Birthday John! Hope you’ve had a happy one and maybe SOME day we can cruise together…something to look forward to! Have a wonderful birthday John!!!!

  28. Lola Kneip says:

    I love you,You love me. we’re a happy family. with a great big hug and a kiss from me 2 you, won’t you say you love me 2. From BARNY

  29. Cindy lecomte says:

    Happy birthday John. You deserve the best day ever!

  30. Cindy says:

    Happy Birthday John. Have a wonderful day!

  31. Tristessa Milburn says:

    Happy Birthday John! My family and I look forward to seeing you in March on BC5! :) Hope you have a wonderful birthday.

  32. Nancy Letchford says:

    Have a wonderful birthday!

  33. Rita presnell says:

    Happy Birthday, John. Hope your day was as happy as you make all of us! You’re the best!

  34. Mikey Brown says:

    Happy Birthday John! The Barney card is brilliant of Eric the beard. The only thing better would have been a card with Peppa the Pig. See you on BC5 mate – 41 days and counting.

  35. Nick says:

    Happy Birthday John.

  36. Mr. Ambassador, Happy Birthday!!! from the Macchio family. Because of your stellar posts and blogs we went our first family cruise well informed and super excited. Best wishes on your special day and many thanks for all that you do.

  37. Helene Apper says:

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays…even if it was on an airplane. Look forward to the next year of fun, fantasy and dealing with kooks everywhere!

  38. Darlene Couvillion says:

    Happy birthday, John! You’re such a special person, the depth of your care and concern for others is amazing. I hope your birthday was every bit as special, as you are! See you soon!

  39. Big Dan says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  40. Scott and Paula says:

    Happy Birthday John! Thank you for all that you do!!!!!

  41. Deby says:

    Happy Birthday John! Thanks so much for all that you do for so many of us. Just remember that for every vocal complainer there are lots of us quiet ones who support you! Deby

  42. Clarice says:

    Happy Birthday John….you are the best CD ever….I hope to have another cruise with you someday!

  43. Frank and Bridie says:

    Happy birthday john! How about a nice peppa err bacon sandwich

  44. Christine says:

    Happy Birthday John!! See you Feb 19th on the Magic :)

  45. Betty Baldok says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATE!!! And many MANY more to come!! Oh and by the way, you do NOT have to explain yourself for not responding to any comments regarding that tragedy of the Concordia.. Best wishes from Zephyrhills, FL..

  46. Jason DiMartino says:

    Happy Birthday John enjoy your time in Philly!

  47. Donna Bowes says:

    Happy Birthday John! It’s my birthday too!!!! I will be celebrating mine on the Pride on the 29th along with my husband whose birthday is the 26th! Great January PEOPLE! I hope my cruise birthday is better then my last years birthday lol ENJOY YOUR DAY!

  48. patti says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!!! Sorry you had to leave the girls on your special day, but you will see them soon again. Thanks for all the laughs you give me each day and all the kindness you share with all of us bloggers.

  49. Donna F says:

    Happy Birthday John,
    Wish I could have sent you a little something special to be waiting in your room in Philly like you do for so many of us. Glad you made it safely even if you were shaken up a little (or a lot).

    Thank you for all you do!

  50. Davis family says:

    Happy birthday!!

  51. Todd says:

    Happy birthday John!

  52. Jeanette McClellan says:

    Once again Happy Birthday as I was a day early before. I hate to fly so glad my job does not require me to do so. Although my lide has on occasion.So you sonn on the Magic

  53. lilette says:

    happy happy birthday john! to a great year for a great person! can’t wait for breeze
    in august! do something spectacular! lil

  54. Susan Jeffrey says:

    John,

    Hope that you have a wonderful birthday! Wishing you the best and I hope that your month will get better. We are very thankful for all that you do.

  55. JenG says:

    Happy Birthday John! Hope you enjoy it!

  56. Steve O says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr. Heald. I hope you get some good sleep tonight so that you’ll be READY for the games to begin in the morning. BTW, please buy a few extra pair of underpants…..3 pair is NOT a weeks supply for YOU….that’s probably what you should have for EACH DAY. See you on Jan. 29th big guy.
    Steve O

  57. Ratcruizers says:

    Happy Birthday, John. We know you miss Heidi and Kye, but it sure is nice to know you are closeby in Philadelphia. Hope you enjoy your time here with us.
    All the best, Tommy, Dianne and Nicholas

  58. Barb says:

    Happy Birthday John! See you soon on BC5!

  59. Susanne says:

    Happy Birthday.

  60. Gayle says:

    Happy Birthday!!

  61. Karen L says:

    Have a great birthday, John. Sorry you’re away from the girls, but at least you’re not walking Breeze and picking up doggy doo on your birthday! I hope you can find a fun way to celebrate.

  62. Eddie Zimmerman says:

    Happy Birthday John. I hope you are having a day of fun and happiness. Wishing you good luck and prosperity this coming year from Las Vegas, NV.
    Best Wishes,
    Eddie Zimmerman

  63. Carolyn Perkins says:

    John, happy birthday! I know you aren’t home with your family but I hope you have a great birthday.

  64. MaryAnn says:

    Happy Birthday! Wishing you smooth sailings for 2012.

  65. Cheria says:

    Hope your day is as amazing as you are. Happy Birthday !

  66. william s. hankins says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!!!!!!

  67. derek gorfon says:

    Happy birthday John from loyal carnival cruisers Derek and Sally

  68. John Eldard says:

    Happy Birthday. Hope it is a good one.

  69. STILLmissingthesmokefreeparadise says:

    Happy Birthday, John

    As Brand Ambassador, you should be demanding a State Dinner in celebration of this event.

    StillMTSFP

  70. Jo Troxel says:

    Happy Birthday John!! We love you & wish you nothing but the best throughout the year to come!

  71. Carol says:

    Happy Birthday John, can’t wait till your sailing once again.

  72. Cruiselion says:

    Hope you had a great birthday today John even if you had to fly….
    We hope you had a good holiday but welcome back full time, we missed you.
    Keith

  73. Lynn in VA says:

    Happy Birthday John, hope you had a great day!!

  74. Eric M says:

    John, a very happy birthday to you from Melanie and me in Oregon. We admire and appreciate all you do. Here’s hoping for many, many more great years!

  75. Phil Hale says:

    I was looking for the perfect thing for you the man who has everything. I saw that Peppa the pig has a newsletter you can subscribe to…(giggle) nah, I couldn’t do that to YOU!
    Happy Birthday buddy.

  76. Steve V says:

    Happy birthday, John. Thanks for all you do or all of us. I hope to have the opportunity to cruise with you some day. Enjoy your special day!

  77. Lizz Mehegan says:

    John ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! THANKS FOR DOING EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR US! YOU ROCK!

    Cheers.

  78. Cari Wolf says:

    Hope you have had a great Birthday John!

  79. Ron & Ann Thornburgh says:

    Happy Birthday John…hope you have a great time.

  80. Margot Wright says:

    Happy Birthday, John. Hope you enjoy your stay in the City of Brotherly Love. And get a good cheesesteak!

  81. denise says:

    John Happy Birthday! Hope you had a wonderful day and many more to come:) God Bless you and your family always!

  82. rochelle campanella says:

    Happy Happy Birthday John…Hope your day is as special as you are!!!

  83. Lance and Ilda says:

    Dear John,

    We have certainly missed you and can’t wait for your next blog. Wishing you the happiest of birthday’s!

  84. Anna Henry says:

    Happy Birthday John! Hope you had a GREAT one….you deserve it :0)

  85. Laura says:

    happy birthday to you! Hope you had a wonderful day with your girls and Breeze!

  86. Judy Charbonneau says:

    Happy Birthday, John
    Sorry we’ll miss BC5. Maybe there will be another “O CANADA” that will have a flag to wave!

    Judy and Andre

  87. Yolanda Gutierrez says:

    Happy Birthday John!

  88. Barb says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN ;)
    You say it’s your birthday
    It’s my birthday too–yeah
    They say it’s your birthday
    We’re gonna have a good time
    I’m glad it’s your birthday
    Happy birthday to you.

    Yes we’re going to a party party
    Yes we’re going to a party party
    Yes we’re going to a party party.

    I would like you to dance–Birthday
    Take a cha-cha-cha-chance-Birthday
    I would like you to dance–Birthday
    Dance

    You say it’s your birthday
    Well it’s my birthday too–yeah
    You say it’s your birthday
    We’re gonna have a good time
    I’m glad it’s your birthday
    Happy birthday to you.

  89. Valarie Goldston says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!! My family and I wish you a wonderful day and many joys, as you have brought many joys to us and so many others! We love you John!!! To the best Cruise Director, and Best Dressed “Chap” out there!

  90. JokoJoan says:

    Wishing you a spectacular birthday. Enjoy your sugar-free cake, a non-French wine and a wonderful cigar! I just know that Carnival will give you the week off with pay – RIGHT! Know that many of your loyal cruisers are wishing you much happiness and send you our love….

  91. Mary says:

    Hello John,

    Hope you had a great day! Hope you were able to celebrate with your 2 girls before you left for PA.

    Best Wishes from Mrs Shy

  92. BRIDGET MCKENNA says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN,HOPE ALL YOUR WISHES CAME TRUE. bRIDGET mckenna from floria

  93. Happy birthday to a cruise director who’s even better than what’s his name from Oasis of the Seas. ;) I can’t wait to sail with you!

    Arthur Langton, Providence, Rhode Island

  94. Marivonne says:

    John, my best wishes for you on your special day. I hope u have a good one. Love ya!

  95. Leigh S. Jones says:

    Happy birthday!

  96. Juanita says:

    Happy Birthday…..many more.
    Juanita and Lloyd from Indiana

  97. Barbara Reisinger says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!

  98. Phyllis Chinault says:

    Happy Birthday John, Hope you have a great day!!!!

  99. Angie says:

    Happy Birthday!! May you be blessed with many more happy years! :)

  100. Dana T says:

    Happy Birthday, Mr. John! Hoping to meet you on the Breeze in August!

  101. Hugo says:

    Happy Birthday John!!!!Hope you enjoy it to the fullest.Take care of yourself.

  102. Rona says:

    Hope you have a wonderful birthday. You deserve it.

  103. Bettypc says:

    Happy Birthday John!!

  104. Kirk says:

    Hope you have a fantastic birthday, John!! Thanks for the blog and the great work you do with it!

  105. Tom says:

    Happy Birthday John!!

  106. Kathy and Jeff says:

    Happy Birthday, John!!!

  107. Sharon Bean says:

    Happy Birthday John!! Have a great day. Love your Blog!

  108. Matt & Shanna says:

    Best Wishes to You!!!
    Have a Great Birthday!!!
    Shanna & Matt

  109. Marsha Breen says:

    Happy Birthday to our John. Can’t wait to see you again on the Blogger’s Cruise!

  110. Christi says:

    Happy birthday John!! Hope you had a wonderful day. I, along with many others appreciate all you do!

  111. Char says:

    Happy Birthday John. Thank you for all you do for us.

  112. Sari B says:

    Hope you had a spectacular birthday John even though I know you were away from your girls!

    Cheers!

    Sari

  113. MJB says:

    Happy Birthday John. Wishing you a year of health and happiness.

  114. Larry Meador says:

    Happy Birthday John! I hope you have many more. Looking forward to more reports of life on the sea and new things for Carnival in 2012!!!!!

    Your friend from Texas,

    Larry Meador

  115. Carl Rice says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!! and many more…..

  116. crazycruiser says:

    happy birthday JOhn,although I am a day late, I hope you had a wonderful time.

  117. John, I wish this birthday wish gets to you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! From a Carnival Cruise traveler Pat.

  118. Terry Gonzalez says:

    Enjoy YOUR Day, Happy Birthday, John!!!

  119. Rich and Patty says:

    Happy Birthday, John. From friend in Oh-hi-ya!

  120. Debra says:

    Happy Birthday John…I can hopefully make you smile by saying I am older than you and Barney loves you too!

  121. steve says:

    happy birthday john from tracy and me.we think of you often after our great cruise on the magic with you,people love you dont let the few get you down.will hope to see you soon on another cruise have a stress free day .love you..

  122. Becky S says:

    Happy birthday to you
    Happy birthday to you
    Be glad I’m not singing
    Happy birthday to you!!!

    Have a great time in Philly and safe travels to join the Magic next week.

  123. Bob Colonna says:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY John. Hopefully my wife, my sister-in-law, my neice and her husband and I will see you on a back to back European/Trans-atlantic cruise beginning on 10/25/2012 on Carnival Breeze from Barcelona, Spain and ending in Miami, FL on 11/21/2010.

    MANY HAPPY RETURNS!!!!!!

  124. Connie says:

    Sorry, a bit late with these wishes but they are still heartfelt. A very happy birthday and all our best to you.

    Carlos and Connie

  125. Julie Mendenhall says:

    Happy birthday John

  126. Kevin Phillips says:

    Happy birthday you old fart !!!!

  127. Lynn G says:

    Happy Birthday John. I enjoy reading your “witty” blogs and hope someday to cruise with you. Enjoy your day!

  128. D Murphy says:

    Hope you have a marvelous birthday, John. It was great having you as our CD on the Aug 5 sailing of the Magic out of Barcelona.
    D. Murphy/Arizona

  129. April says:

    Happy Birthday
    Cheers to you–looking forward to seeing you on the BC5——and my other snoozers as well.
    Hugs and kisses to all and the girls too
    Apirl–aka CB

  130. Amanda Petrarca says:

    Oh my, I’m sorry I missed your birthday! You and my husband share the same day. He’s even the same age as you – a very young and robust 31! *wink*

    I hope you had a great day!

  131. Ira Jaffe says:

    Happy Birthday!

  132. J.R. and Leigh says:

    Happy Birthday John have a great day Love your Blog and all the Information you provide will be booking a btb cruise as soon as you guys figure out waht ship will be replacing the Sprit.( Cruise 4 and 5) hope to meet you some day

    J.R. and Leigh

  133. Patti & Mike says:

    Happy belated birthday wishes, John! Can’t wait to meet you in a couple of weeks!

  134. Fun Dad says:

    A very happy birthday John

  135. john says:

    Happy Happy Birthday,
    from all us if to you.
    We wish it were our birthday,
    so we could party too! Hey!

  136. john says:

    Happy Happy Birthday,
    from all of us to you.
    We wish it were our birthday,
    so we could party too! Hey!

  137. Debbie says:

    Have a wonderful birthday John! You deserve it:)

  138. Margie Tracy says:

    Have a wonderful birthday while in my hometown of Philly. Yes you can say Philly. Have a cheesesteak while you’re there. I wish I could find out where you are and come visit. Enjoy your stay. We sail on our Platinum cruise out of Baltimore 4/22/12. Philly would be a great cruise port as well. We could sail more if we had more home ports to choose from.

  139. Karen says:

    Happy Birthday….Hope you have a good day!!

  140. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!!!! MANY MANY MORE TO GO!!!! I’d sing the Barney song but rather not! LOL

  141. Melody Teague says:

    Happy Birthday John!

    I am staring at my John Heald Bobble head doll and I’m hoping you have a wonderful day!

    Melody

  142. bob says:

    Happy B-day John, same B-day as me, loved our first Carnival Cruise @ X-mas, looking forward to more and reading your Blog. Thanks, Bob

  143. Alan G says:

    Happy Birthday John. Sorry we missed you in Oct on the Magic but hope to catch on the Breeze.

  144. Easttex says:

    Thirteen cruisings with Carnival and not a single one with you as our CD. I’m beginning to think you’re avoiding us. In spite of that…Happy Birthday, John!

  145. Shari Shoultz says:

    John,

    Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you enjoy your time in Philly. I’m sure you would rather be spending it with your girls.

    You are the best!

    Shari Shoultz

  146. Steve says:

    Happy Birthday John. Keep up the great work. Love your blog

  147. Pam Wagner says:

    Happy Birthday, John — may your day be filled with your every wish (Megan Fox? Latvian lap dancers?)

  148. Craig Delaney says:

    Happy Birthday and I hope you have many many more.

  149. Wender Headley says:

    Just wanted to wish John a Happy and Healthy Birthday and may he share many more with all those that Love him.

  150. Jeffrey Reese says:

    Happy Birthday John and I hope this year is even better than last year for you. P.S. how are your wrists I hope they are much better.

  151. Linda (Mom of DJ) says:

    Happy Birthday to the best singer of
    “Man, I Feel Like A Woman” I have ever heard!!

    Linda (Mom of your friend DJ)

  152. stef says:

    I know this is late but I couldn’t get your thingy to work until now! I hope you had a great birthday!

  153. Bobbi says:

    Okay Eric, you are a cutie, now post today’s er yesterday’s blog :)

  154. CruisinSue says:

    Happy Birthday John

    I wish you many more!!

    Gloria aka Sue

  155. Antoinette says:

    Have a blessed Birthday John YOu deserve it! & eat all you can today & enjoy…Ummmpapa!!!Spelt incorrectly

  156. Denis Beriault says:

    Happy birthday John from abors the carnival Dream, Melanie, Manon and me want to wish you a verry happy birrthday and also thank you verry very much you what you do for us. The Dream is wonderful like when she was brand new in Italy!! Totay we are at sea because too much winds for Roatan but this is a beautiful day . Again happy birthday John.

  157. Alex G. says:

    Happy Belated Birthday John!

    I guess my phone never posted the comment the other day. Wish you all the best and many more my friend!

    Cheers,
    Alex G.

  158. Ashley says:

    John,
    I know this is late, but I was on the Carnival Freedom during your birthday and didn’t have internet access. So, happy belated birthday! I hope you had a fantastic one!

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