martinm Posted August 29, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2018 So I seen today Carnival has a new blimp. Am I the only one that wants a ride? I think this would be a cool thing to experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkie103 Posted August 29, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I would just like to see it. Looks like it will be in Tampa 9/15 and we return to Tampa on 9/16 on the Miracle.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAAmerican Posted August 29, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Dear martinm, Dreams are made to live on. I do doubt 5rideds may be purchased on that Blimp.. I wager it is a BIG ADVERT. That is how those mother-Ships make revenues ..yes Sports Games thousands of eye-balls.. :cool::eek: So I seen today Carnival has a new blimp. Am I the only one that wants a ride? I think this would be a cool thing to experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airlink diva Posted August 29, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I happen to see it this morning! Was taking my dogs to doggy day care and was at the end of the street and looked up. It had just taken off (Olive Branch airport is a popular takeoff for blimps in this area) and rising. Took some photos and posted on my sailing FB page. Later found out about the contest and entered and posted photo. Only thing is my zip code and none in my area is on the list :(:(. But it was still fun to see this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMomTX Posted August 29, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 29, 2018 We sail on the Breeze on 9/9...looks like the blimp will be there!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted August 30, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted August 30, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Not a blimp. It's Shaq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeper Posted August 30, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I would just like to see it. Looks like it will be in Tampa 9/15 and we return to Tampa on 9/16 on the Miracle.:( We arrive back on the Miracle on the 16th also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted August 30, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I happen to see it this morning! Was taking my dogs to doggy day care and was at the end of the street and looked up.It had just taken off (Olive Branch airport is a popular takeoff for blimps in this area) and rising. Took some photos and posted on my sailing FB page. Later found out about the contest and entered and posted photo. Only thing is my zip code and none in my area is on the list :(:(. But it was still fun to see this morning Where is the Zip Code list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airlink diva Posted August 30, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Where is the Zip Code list? Its on the official rules page. I went to Carnival on FB and clicked the contest. That's when I saw the zip codes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted August 30, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Its on the official rules page. I went to Carnival on FB and clicked the contest. That's when I saw the zip codes Ok, so here: https://carnivalchoosefun.icgrouplp.com/page/officialrules They are going to draw for a free cruise from each of those 4 markets AND 1 from ALL the OTHER Zip Codes that entered so you are eligible too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted August 30, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I still want a ride ;) I never expect to get one but I'm a dreamer. I probably wont even get to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpirate Posted August 31, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Not a blimp. It's Shaq.[/quot Shaq and John Heald took turns inflating it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted August 31, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Shaq and John Heald took turns inflating it. Oh, you mean hot gas???? :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flczr Posted August 31, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I have been lucky to fly on the Goodyear Blimp. I would like my wife to have the in the Carnival Blimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted August 31, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Only thing is my zip code and none in my area is on the list :(:(. I just read the list and I’m disappointed. I live in the Atlanta area (30 minutes south of the Atlanta Airport) and my zip code is not included [emoji36]. All the zip codes north of the airport, including those that are considerably farther away than I am, are included. I guess they just included the metropolitan area. I feel discrimination against us country folks! [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayscore Posted August 31, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Alas, we "Yankees" seem to be S.O.L. . :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted September 4, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I just read the list and I’m disappointed. I live in the Atlanta area (30 minutes south of the Atlanta Airport) and my zip code is not included [emoji36]. All the zip codes north of the airport, including those that are considerably farther away than I am, are included. I guess they just included the metropolitan area. I feel discrimination against us country folks! [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Read post #11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted September 4, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I'd call it deck 324. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknguyen Posted September 8, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I saw it tonight! I couldn't get a great shot of it due to the lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknguyen Posted September 8, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hmmm. I posted pictures but they don't seem to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted September 10, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Bummer! I hope you can get it to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOcean Posted September 15, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Has anyone spotted it in tampa today? Sent from my SM-J327P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted September 15, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Am I the only one that wants a ride? I think this would be a cool thing to experience! I actually did experience it. It was my birthday and I was about 9 years. This was in the early '70s in Miami, and the Goodyear blimp had a station out there. Dad gave me the choice of a helicopter or blimp ride, and I chose blimp. To this day I have still not been on a helicopter. I got to ride shotgun, since there was only one pilot. The cabin was tiny, only room for 6 other passengers. The pilot had a big vertical wheel that controls the elevator, and he just points the ship up or down and applies the throttle to climb or descend. We flew around Biscayne bay for a half hour and that was it. I'll always remember that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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