I follow a gentleman John Heald on FB.
He is the "brand ambassador" for Carnival Cruises.
He is a character and very funny.
John and I have corresponded over the years and I have assisted him with some of his Aruba questions that he has had in years past and he has assisted me with some difficulties re: postings and how to let the water roll off my back on this forum.
Folks complain to him all of the time about every little thing.
Stupid things, important things, things that are of little significance and huge significant issues.
Here is one of his postings today. In Bold
(BTW, Paul and I have met this lady as she was seated near us at the steakhouse a few months ago and we made a futile attempt to speak to her and invite her to sit with us............futile. She did not want our company.)
"Name: S----------
Message: I am on the ---------- with DH and two friends, We are at table 207. There is a lady across from where we are sitting. We are on early dinner and this lady has a full size teddy bear sitting across the table from her. She is ordering food for the bear. We heard her. The waiters are bringing it. We cannot believe this is allowed to happen. These are our waiters too and we would get quicker service if they did not have to waste time cutting up the bears food. John this is no joke. I asked our waiter--------about this and he just laughed it away. I took these photos. Why does Carnival allow this John.
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Well I have taken the ship and waiter name out of the post but I know this lady, I know her Teddy Bear as well as do some of you reading this who will have cruised with her. And I can tell you that this guest always tips the waiters extra.
Most importantly I know that having meals with her bear is a little eccentricity but that eccentricity is accompanied by a massive dollop of Loneliness.
It is unusual for sure but honestly…………….would it bother you?
Yes or no please?"
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would it bother you?