Imam "HUNKY DORY" update anyone

[PAHORNER]

Many years ago on our first cruise we met Hunky Dory, as have many of you did in the lido on the Zuiderdam. It's been a few years since we have sailed the Zuiderdam, but will be on her again soon. I know Imam was last updated on the Massadam as MD Mgr. about a year ago but when I think of the Zudy, I always think of him fondly. Was wondering if he still sails .

[Copper10-8]

Many years ago on our first cruise we met Hunky Dory, as have many of you did in the lido on the Zuiderdam. It's been a few years since we have sailed the Zuiderdam, but will be on her again soon. I know Imam was last updated on the Massadam as MD Mgr. about a year ago but when I think of the Zudy, I always think of him fondly. Was wondering if he still sails .

 

Imam/'Hunky Dory' received a promotion from DR steward to AYWD Host, a supervisory (not managerial) position, a couple of years ago. I'll see if I can find his current assignment for you

[mskaufman]

I remember H. D. well. We will be on HAL in a couple of weeks and maybe will run into him.

[Riversedge]

He was on our Amazon River cruise a year ago. We had such fun with him. He is an amazing man with an unbelievable memory. He knew everyone's room number and name no matter where he saw you on the ship. He speaks 5 languages. We are hoping to see him on another cruise. I hope Holland America recognizes his talents and continues to promote him.

[Copper10-8]

Looks like Imam is currently on vacation/not on any of the fourteen ship's crew lists at the moment

[grsnovi]

We sailed with him twice on Oosterdam. The second cruise (a year after the first) he remembered my wife's name (and greeted her by it when we saw him in the Lido).

[Vict0riann]

We met him on Maasdam in 2014. I wish my memory was as good as his!

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

He is a amazing man. .

[Krazy Kruizers]

We met him on the Zuiderdam back in 2005.

For the 2 weeks we were on the ship, he could never remember my name.

[ICUQT]

We met him on Maasdam in 2014. I wish my memory was as good as his!

 

I too met up with him on the Maasdam. I did not recognize him at first even though I read his name tag. The "Iman" threw me off. He escorted me and my wife to our table and I must have had that puzzled look in my face. Our waiter came over to the table and I asked him who he was. He gave me the name that appeared on his Iman's tag. I asked if he went by any other name and he told me. As I was leaving the MDR I stopped at the podium and he turned to me and said "yes Bob". I talked briefly to him and each night after he always greeted us warmly. IMHO I have always found him polite and courteous not only to me but to other passengers as well. He was HAL employee of the year some years back and he continues to be an ambassador for HA will his fine service.

 

bob

[mskaufman]

Looks like Imam is currently on vacation/not on any of the fourteen ship's crew lists at the moment

 

Where do you find the crew list?

[sppunk]

Where do you find the crew list?

Let's just say it isn't available to the public (ie you and I) but Copper can see it. :)

[PAHORNER]

Thanks Cooper10-8 for the info. Vacation is a great place to be.

[mskaufman]

Thanks Cooper10-8 for the info. Vacation is a great place to be.

 

He's probably not cruising on his vacation.

[Copper10-8]

We met him on the Zuiderdam back in 2005.

For the 2 weeks we were on the ship, he could never remember my name.

 

Awwwwwrighty then; that's a surprise...........

[IRL_Joanie]

He's probably not cruising on his vacation.

LOL, So true!! When we first met him in 2008 on Oosterdam, we became friends. He emailed me photos of he and his family vacationing in the Swiss Alps!!

 

Joanie

[G&G]

The MDR Manager on the Veendam in April 2016 told me he had left HAL :(

[PAHORNER]

The MDR Manager on the Veendam in April 2016 told me he had left HAL :(

 

That would be a shame

Edited June 16, 2016 by PAHORNER

[DaveOKC]

The MDR Manager on the Veendam in April 2016 told me he had left HAL :(

 

Hate to hear that! He was a very nice person and VERY helpful. Loved visiting with him.

[serendipity1499]

Where do you find the crew list?

 

LOL.. The Crew List is not for the general public..;)

 

Copper 10=8 is privy to a wealth of info. on HAL & is very well respected on this board..

[Barbarafromtucson]

Just got off HAL Niew Amsterdam...asked our dinner steward if he knew Hunky Dory and if he's still with HAL. According to him, Hunky Dory is a "legend" and he is currently on the Zandam.

[sail7seas]

He had a very 'successful "gig".. :)

 

 

Haven't seen or heard of him in years.

 

Hope he is well.

 

Last I saw him may well have been in Lido on Zaandam.

[Homosassa]

I ran into Hunky Dory on the Zuiderdam. He was in the Lido at the time.

 

The third day of the cruise was the first time I walked into the buffet to eat. He greeted me with a big smile and called me by another name. I corrected him. He persisted for several days in calling me by another name each time I saw him. Each time I corrected him and he would frown.

 

He was confusing me with my sister who was also sailing.

[sail7seas]

Looks like Imam is currently on vacation/not on any of the fourteen ship's crew lists at the moment

 

 

Hi John,

 

You'v e been missed here. Good to see you posting.

 

Welcome Home.

[DaveOKC]

I ran into Hunky Dory on the Zuiderdam. He was in the Lido at the time.

 

The third day of the cruise was the first time I walked into the buffet to eat. He greeted me with a big smile and called me by another name. I corrected him. He persisted for several days in calling me by another name each time I saw him. Each time I corrected him and he would frown.

 

He was confusing me with my sister who was also sailing.

 

I hope he is on the Zuiderdam in Oct! He is amazing how well he remembers your name and even your preferences. Been on two cruises with him and he remembered my name from the first one.

 

He was handling the MDR Open seating and everytime I came up to the podium he was ready for me and knew what I would want.