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Looking Through the Porthole by John Heald's Blog

It’s a good job Heidi got pregnant. That’s because this morning I received a letter from the British Adoption service we had registered with a few months ago. Unfortunately, despite the fact that Heidi and I would have loved the child beyond...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Destinations, Carnival Fantasy, John's Replies, Mexico, cruise, Porthole magazine

A Winter’s Day by John Heald's Blog

So, I spoke to my mate Ken the maitre d yesterday……….well……………..when I say spoke we, of course, used the e mail thingy but we had a good conversation. We have been friends for many years and I like to think...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Carnival Splendor, Destinations, Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival Valor, Essex, 17th century country hotel

The Chair by John Heald's Blog

Life was much easier when man lived in caves. We spent the day pulling women around by the hair, hunting, drawing on the walls and crapping in the corner. There were no forced trips to IKEA, no bollockings for leaving underwear on the bathroom floor or...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Bloggers Cruise, Travel, Destinations, Carnival Dream, Carnival Fantasy, Big Tex, Caribbean, Carnival Valor

24 hours of blog by John Heald's Blog

Last night I wanted to be back in the United States because you were all being treated to one of the most eagerly awaited television shows in modern history. I’m talking, of course, about 24 - Redemption, the further adventures of Jack Bauer, CTU’s (beep...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Destinations, James Bond, Chris Jefferson, Nassau, Caribbean, Jack Bauer, 24, St. Thomas, La Romana, San Juan

I hate jet lag by John Heald's Blog

It has you doing the strangest things at 4 am. I won’t go into detail, but in the wee small hours of this morning, me and the toilet were joined at the bottom. After making my deposit and knowing that sleep would avoid me, I ventured downstairs...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Bloggers Cruise, Travel, Europe, Destinations, Carnival Dream, Carnival Fantasy, Big Tex

We Are Family by John Heald's Blog

Just once………………just one time………………I would like to be able to sit here and tell you that my flight went well……………that I sat next to a normal person……………...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Bloggers Cruise, Travel, Destinations, Carnival Dream, James Bond

Advantage Miss Navratilova by John Heald's Blog

If American Airlines was the snake in the garden of Eden, Eve would have paid for her own apple………………………..bloody hell……………$2 for a pair of headphones to watch a movie...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Destinations, Best Blogs at Sea, James Bond, Anytime dining, Assigned seating, Carnival Unscripted

Bond is Back………….Or is He? by John Heald's Blog

Just before I start venting let me start by saying Good Morning less I forget to do so later…………………”Good Morning.” Well it’s going to be quite a day. I have to pack…………………...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Best Blogs at Sea, James Bond

Back to the Future by John Heald's Blog

I have never been much of a fan of parties. Maybe this comes from the fact that I was hardly ever invited to one and when I was…………….no bugger spoke to me. I would arrive at the party with dreams of meeting a girl ……………any...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Carnival Splendor, Destinations, Jaimie's post

Watch John Live Onboard the Carnival Splendor by John Heald's Blog

Hi Everyone! Join us as we welcome the newest addition to the Fun Ship fleet, the Carnival Splendor, as it makes its stateside debut in Fort Lauderdale. John will be roaming the ship and interviewing various crew members along the way. Stay tuned for...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Carnival Splendor, Video, Videos

Do You Have a Reservation? by John Heald's Blog

I love food………………I really do. Last night I ate at what some would describe as a “fancy restaurant” and I will explain the point to all this in a moment…………………. But first let...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Carnival Splendor, Video, Destinations, Carnival Freedom, Reservations

Startea by John Heald's Blog

Did you see the news today that Starbucks has issued a 97% downturn on their profits from this time last year? …………..wow……………..I wonder why. Has the credit crunch meant that we are now taking a packet...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Carnival Splendor, Video, John's Replies, Jaime's post, Veterans Day

Blue Monday by John Heald's Blog

So the flight was delayed once again. Apparently it was still a surprise to American Airlines that there were other planes taking off and landing and so we sat on the runway for 40 minutes waiting to take off. It would have been nice to pass that time...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Europe, Carnival Splendor, Jaime's post, Funville, Towel Animals

Where am I? by John Heald's Blog

Good morning everyone. I will tell you where I am in a moment but first let me tell you about the verbal fight I witnessed yesterday afternoon. It was Saturday and that meant the airport was packed with passengers returning from cruises. So there I was...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Pinata, Carnival Cruise Lines

The Lady in Red by John Heald's Blog

I’m often criticized by Heidi for not telling her everything. I’ll go and have a Diet Coke with a friend and come back to a Guantanamo-style grilling: “How’s his wife? What are the children up to? How is his brother who is dying...

Filed under: Tales from the Ship, Travel, Video, Ruby Princess

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