Cruise of the Yum Yum Man Worshippers

[middle-aged mom]

A spur-of-the-moment idea:

Hammybee, She Who Has A Way With Words, recently mentioned in one of her posts that she would welcome a HAL PAL Ladies Cruise. She even had a name for it, "Cruise of the Yum Yum Man Worshippers" (as in "we worship the Yum Yum man, not "we worship yummy men"). So a few of us crazier HAL PALS have (very casually) discussed such a possibility this afternoon.

Lisa LaffnVegas and Sher Localady are booked with their respective spouses on the Feb 9, 2008 Oosterdam cruise to the Mexican Riviera. Now, we realize that Tom LaffnVegas and Bob Localady are not, strictly speaking, female; however, they would make most excellent escorts for a grand entrance into the dining room or show lounge. Are there any ladies out there game to coming along on this particular itinerary? Are there any gentlemen feeling left out who think they would like to come along as escorts? ;)

I have no idea of any organization when it comes to booking; maybe Lisa can help me out with that info. Right now, it's just an informal idea.

We could even make up "Yum Yum Man Fan" t-shirts. :)

If we get up a goodly group, we can maybe take over the Crow's Nest or Culinary Center or even better, take turns serving after-dinner mints with the Yum Yum Man and ringing his chimes.:)

What do you think? Am I totally nuts:eek: ? Actually, that's not the question, as we already know the answer. The real question is "Would this be a fun idea for a CC gathering?"

Karin

(*For those of you not familiar with the Yum Yum Man, this is the very cheerful individual in the bell-boy outfit whom you will find in the main dining room vestibule dispensing dried fruits, mints and ginger after dinner. He also rings the chimes prior to the start of dinner).

[AlohaPride]

A spur-of-the-moment idea:

Hammybee, She Who Has A Way With Words, recently mentioned in one of her posts that she would welcome a HAL PAL Ladies Cruise. She even had a name for it, "Cruise of the Yum Yum Man Worshippers" (as in "we worship the Yum Yum man, not "we worship yummy men"). So a few of us crazier HAL PALS have (very casually) discussed such a possibility this afternoon.

Lisa LaffnVegas and Sher Localady are booked with their respective spouses on the Feb 9, 2008 Oosterdam cruise to the Mexican Riviera. Now, we realize that Tom LaffnVegas and Bob Localady are not, strictly speaking, female; however, they would make most excellent escorts for a grand entrance into the dining room or show lounge. Are there any ladies out there game to coming along on this particular itinerary? Are there any gentlemen feeling left out who think they would like to come along as escorts? ;)

I have no idea of any organization when it comes to booking; maybe Lisa can help me out with that info. Right now, it's just an informal idea.

We could even make up "Yum Yum Man Fan" t-shirts. :)

If we get up a goodly group, we can maybe take over the Crow's Nest or Culinary Center or even better, take turns serving after-dinner mints with the Yum Yum Man and ringing his chimes.:)

What do you think? Am I totally nuts:eek: ? Actually, that's not the question, as we already know the answer. The real question is "Would this be a fun idea for a CC gathering?"

Karin

(*For those of you not familiar with the Yum Yum Man, this is the very cheerful individual in the bell-boy outfit whom you will find in the main dining room vestibule dispensing dried fruits, mints and ginger after dinner. He also rings the chimes prior to the start of dinner).

This sounds like a great idea. I'm bummed I can't go. But can I get a "Yum Yum Man Fan" t-shirt?!

[middle-aged mom]

This sounds like a great idea. I'm bummed I can't go. But can I get a "Yum Yum Man Fan" t-shirt?!

For you, Mary, special "honorary member" Yum Yum Man Fan t-shirt, coming up!;) Hey, you never know; you might see me on your '09 Alaska cruise!:)

Karin

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Sher, suggested we should have the picture of Joe the Yum Yum guy who is often seen in HAL brochures but another idea is maybe close to when we go we could find out who the Yum Yum guys will be and put their pictures on the t-shirt:D

BTW, I think this is a great idea and with out even asking Tom yet I know he will be more than happy to Escort all the Beautiful ladies from CC;) and since we already have 5187 booked, Sail Away Party will be in our Cabin:D

[AlohaPride]

For you, Mary, special "honorary member" Yum Yum Man Fan t-shirt, coming up!;) Hey, you never know; you might see me on your '09 Alaska cruise!:)

Karin

I'm so stoked that you might join us in '09!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!

[middle-aged mom]

Sher, suggested we should have the picture of Joe the Yum Yum guy who is often seen in HAL brochures but another idea is maybe close to when we go we could find out who the Yum Yum guys will be and put their pictures on the t-shirt:D

BTW, I think this is a great idea and with out even asking Tom yet I know he will be more than happy to Escort all the Beautiful ladies from CC;) and since we already have 5187 booked, Sail Away Party will be in our Cabin:D


Lisa, I like the idea of a photo of the Yum Yum gentlemen on our t-shirts!

See you in 5187!!:)

Karin

[Mary Ellen]

I like the concept (my favorite Yum-Yum Man has been Ari), but not the ship. Anyway, we'll have our own Yum-Yum man then on the Rotterdam as we're sailing with She who has chocolate in her veins, He who hunts Skeet, and some other fellow 'Spamdammers' that I can't think of 'He/She who...' names for right now.

Hopefully this concept is something that you'll do again - on a different class of ship.

Have a GREAT time!

[SDHALFAN]

OMG: I am leaving for a one-week Alaska cruise, aboard the glorious ms Amsterdam in about 5-1/2 weeks and then do not have another cruise on the horizon (so to speak) until September of 2008 (okay that's a long and expensive one and I need to save money for it) and was wondering how I could survive that long without some motion in the ocean.

Hallelujah, a cruise that would be doable (moneywise) hoves into sight. Count me in, please:) .

I am tickled to death that I may actually get to meet (in no particular order) MOM (Karin); Hammybee (Captain, my Captain); LAFFNVEGAS (Lisa) and Localady (Sher) up close and personal.

Where do I sign up?

Valerie:D

[middle-aged mom]

OMG: I am leaving for a one-week Alaska cruise, aboard the glorious ms Amsterdam in about 5-1/2 weeks and then do not have another cruise on the horizon (so to speak) until September of 2008 (okay that's a long and expensive one and I need to save money for it) and was wondering how I could survive that long without some motion in the ocean.

Hallelujah, a cruise that would be doable (moneywise) hoves into sight. Count me in, please:) .

I am tickled to death that I may actually get to meet (in no particular order) MOM (Karin); Hammybee (Captain, my Captain); LAFFNVEGAS (Lisa) and Localady (Sher) up close and personal.

Where do I sign up?

Valerie:D


Bingo, Valerie! You are one fish I wanted to hook on my line!:D Could you stand being on a Vista with us for a week? I think we should sign up with Lisa; (her email address is in her signature).........:D I've yet to book myself, so I will also need to check in with Lisa.

Now I am completely happy. :)

Karin

[Solo Cruiser]

What a fabulous idea!!!! All you lovely ladies have been so much help to me in my preparations for my first HAL cruise. I don't know if I'll be able to do this trip but I'd love to stay on the update list.

[middle-aged mom]

What a fabulous idea!!!! All you lovely ladies have been so much help to me in my preparations for my first HAL cruise. I don't know if I'll be able to do this trip but I'd love to stay on the update list.


Sandy, the more the merrier:) ! That aft cabin verandah of Lisa's, 5187, holds a whole lot of people!:) Hope you can join us..........

Karin

[middle-aged mom]

I like the concept (my favorite Yum-Yum Man has been Ari), but not the ship. Anyway, we'll have our own Yum-Yum man then on the Rotterdam as we're sailing with She who has chocolate in her veins, He who hunts Skeet, and some other fellow 'Spamdammers' that I can't think of 'He/She who...' names for right now.

Hopefully this concept is something that you'll do again - on a different class of ship.

Have a GREAT time!


Thank you, She Who Travels Far; we plan to have a great time:D With Lisa, anything is possible! If she can get a Banner Wave going, she can get a cruise theme going, don't you think?;)

Bon Voyage to you on the Rotterdam, a ship I would like to see, one day....

Karin

[LAFFNVEGAS]

OMG: I am leaving for a one-week Alaska cruise, aboard the glorious ms Amsterdam in about 5-1/2 weeks and then do not have another cruise on the horizon (so to speak) until September of 2008 (okay that's a long and expensive one and I need to save money for it) and was wondering how I could survive that long without some motion in the ocean.

Hallelujah, a cruise that would be doable (moneywise) hoves into sight. Count me in, please:) .

I am tickled to death that I may actually get to meet (in no particular order) MOM (Karin); Hammybee (Captain, my Captain); LAFFNVEGAS (Lisa) and Localady (Sher) up close and personal.

Where do I sign up?

Valerie:D

YEAH Valerie!!!!!:D I would suppose we could all do it with my TA, Sher and I both have it booked with her and she found us pretty good prices. Now my TA is currently on the Noordam this week but I suppose we could get her assitant to handle things. Just email me.

[TwoWhoCruise]

Saw this post and I have to agree that a Cruise of the Yum Yum Man Worshippers would be a worthy endeavor! :D

Would the t-shirts be ginger colored???? ;)

[hammybee]

Here are some rates to use for comparison purposes:

Solo Inside $919
Solo Outside $1108
Solo Veranda $1742
Solo SS $2834
Solo SC $3835

Dbl Inside $608 p/p
Dbl Outside $742 p/p
Dbl Veranda $923 p/p
Dbl SS $1424 p/p
Dbl SC $1934 p/p

These rates include port charges and taxes.

[hammybee]

OMG: Where do I sign up?



Valerie:D

Hey hey ! This is fabulous news.

Since you and and Karin will be sailing in Alaska in the next few weeks, be sure you snatch a $100 deposit thing, from the cruise consultant. Lisa has, I think, a permanent booking in 5187 :)

[middle-aged mom]

Here are some rates to use for comparison purposes:

Solo Inside $919
Solo Outside $1108
Solo Veranda $1742
Solo SS $2834
Solo SC $3835

Dbl Inside $608 p/p
Dbl Outside $742 p/p
Dbl Veranda $923 p/p
Dbl SS $1424 p/p
Dbl SC $1934 p/p

These rates include port charges and taxes.

Hey hey ! This is fabulous news.

Since you and and Karin will be sailing in Alaska in the next few weeks, be sure you snatch a $100 deposit thing, from the cruise consultant. Lisa has, I think, a permanent booking in 5187 :)

Thanks, Hammybee, for some good info and ideas. Now, do you think we can find Arzz or Grampy or a dozen other great CC folks to join us? We could do a "Walk for the Yum Yum Man" and treat every participant who walks one time around the Oosteram promenade deck to a Yum Yum Man Fan t-shirt and pink lady martini:D All donations to go a crew party fund:)

Karin

[localady]

Karin etal- I am absolutely thrilled to be a fellow worshipper of the Yum Yum Man!!:D
This is going to be such fun, you should see the smile on my face. The more the merrier !!!
I kinda mentioned to Bob that there may be a few CCer's joining us....;) One of the reasons I married him was because he is so mellow and a great sport. :D (In fact he will probably have a blast!)

[hammybee]

Sher, suggested we should have the picture of Joe the Yum Yum guy who is often seen in HAL brochures but another idea is maybe close to when we go we could find out who the Yum Yum guys will be and put their pictures on the t-shirt:D
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I love this idea. I'll take care of the shirts if you can use your connections and watch of your Oosterdam to snag a pix of the YUM-Yum man who will be on this cruise.

[middle-aged mom]

Karin etal- I am absolutely thrilled to be a fellow worhipper of the Yum Yum Man!!:D
This is going to be such fun, you should see the smile on my face. The more the merrier !!!
I kinda mentioned to Bob that there may be a few CCer's joining us....;) One of the reasons I married him was because he is so mellow such a great sport. :D (In fact he will probably have a blast!)


Awww, Sher, I just really want to meet the lady underneath that paper bag!:D Looking forward to meeting your mellow fellow, Bob, too.:)

Karin

[LAFFNVEGAS]

The good thing is that I will be on the Oosterdam December 15th just a few short weeks before this cruise so on that cruise I can try to confirm who the Yum Yum guys will be and if I can confirm they will be on our cruise then I will take their picture:)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Sher, when I told told Tom he too got this big grin on his face. I think he is really going to enjoy this escorting thing;)

[localady]

Sher, when I told told Tom he too got this big grin on his face. I think he is really going to enjoy this escorting thing;)

You betcha, both being the quiet type will fit in really well with this group of Yum Yum Worshippers!!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

OK, I had to go check to see if there were any "Groups" listed already for the Oosterdam for 2-09-08. All I could do was laugh when I saw this........
2008-02-09Oosterdam100Red Hatters Cruise
:D

I am starting to feel sorry for the crew of the Oosterdam;)

[hammybee]

OK, I had to go check to see if there were any "Groups" listed already for the Oosterdam for 2-09-08. All I could do was laugh when I saw this........
2008-02-09Oosterdam100Red Hatters Cruise
:D

I am starting to feel sorry for the crew of the Oosterdam;)

You have got to be kidding me. What's the likelihood? I am teary-eyed because I am laughing so hard. Well, we call dibs on the Yum Yum Man.

[localady]

Hey Lisa- We have to be easier to deal with than Clothing Optional cruises, Bears cruises, or an ABA convention!;) :D

[Copper10-8]

Just in case, a couple of pics of Yum Yum Men;)

[hammybee]

Just in case, a couple of pics of Yum Yum Men;)

I remember these pictures of your beautiful daughter. :) I was struck by how petite she is. I, on the otherhand, could pick up a Yum-Yum Man in each arm and run with them. Where I would go, I do not know.

[Copper10-8]

I remember these pictures of your beautiful daughter. I was struck by how petite she is. I, on the otherhand, could pick up a Yum-Yum Man in each arm and run with them. Where I would go, I do not know.

My daughter thanks you!:D :D :D :D :D Lisa, has actually met my daughter, she is very well behaved for a fourteen-year old

Oh, I don't know - five times around Promenade deck is a mile or something like that

[localady]

My daughter thanks you!:D :D :D
Lisa, has actually met my daughter, she is very well behaved for a fourteen-year old

Oh, I don't know - five times around Promenade deck is a mile or something like that

I sure hope your wife knows about your daughter John!!;) :D

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I think I am burning more calories laughing at this thread than I just did doing 35 minutes on the treadmill:D

[Copper10-8]

I sure hope your wife knows about your daughter John!!;) :D

Ach du lieber!:eek: Well, it's a nice night out tonight!

[TravelinGrandma]

Where are you getting those rate quotes, Hammybee? The HAL website has much higher prices.

[hammybee]

Where are you getting those rate quotes, Hammybee? The HAL website has much higher prices.

Buying a cruise direct from a cruise line is almost always going to be higher than what one can find via a travel agency. The Cruise Critic rules do not allow us to name travel agencies because these wonderful boards are sponsored by travel agencies.

These were the best rates I found, at the moment. The rates assume one is either a Mariner or over 55. It does not mean someone else might find even better rates. I am not a travel agent nor am I affiliated with an agency.

[AlohaPride]

I am not a travel agent nor am I affiliated with an agency.

LOL!!! LOVE the disclaimer!

[hammybee]

OMG:
Where do I sign up?

Valerie:D

Valerie,

My email is lyndouglasatsbcglobaldotnet

Could you send me an email, please.

[mamaofami]

Sounds like a great plan. I would love to meet you all in person, but we will be on the Noordam then. Maybe another time!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Carol, that is too bad you cannot join us.

I have spoke with my TA's office today (still trying to get an offer to pay for an Upgrade for our Noordam cruise) They said it would be best if we wait till my TA who is the Branch Manager get's back next week from her Noordam cruise to set up a Group cruise for us and get rates or should we try to do this thru Crucon the CC group cruise:confused: I doubt my TA would be too upset if Sher and I transferred our booking. Although I have to admit I have NOT been thrilled with the service from Crucon and after 7 phone calls now I have yet to actually speak in person to them about the Eurodam cruise, last comment left on my voice mail last Friday at work was she would call me on Monday no return phone call yet:mad:

[middle-aged mom]

Carol, that is too bad you cannot join us.

I have spoke with my TA's office today (still trying to get an offer to pay for an Upgrade for our Noordam cruise) They said it would be best if we wait till my TA who is the Branch Manager get's back next week from her Noordam cruise to set up a Group cruise for us and get rates or should we try to do this thru Crucon the CC group cruise:confused: I doubt my TA would be too upset if Sher and I transferred our booking. Although I have to admit I have NOT been thrilled with the service from Crucon and after 7 phone calls now I have yet to actually speak in person to them about the Eurodam cruise, last comment left on my voice mail last Friday at work was she would call me on Monday no return phone call yet:mad:


Lisa, I would say let's wait until your TA gets back next week to look at group cruise pricing. I know you have a good relationship with your TA there in Las Vegas, and I myself prefer working with a "brick and mortar" agency. :) Just my two cents.

Karin

[kathy_bc]

Being a HAL newbie (leave on friday), can I just ask "what is a yumyum man?"

[middle-aged mom]

Being a HAL newbie (leave on friday), can I just ask "what is a yumyum man?"

Hi, Kathy:

Please see the bottom of the very first post on this thread, as well as Copper's photos above.:)

Karin

[kathy_bc]

Hi Karin,
Thanks! I feel dumb now. I didn't notice that before.

[middle-aged mom]

Hi Karin,
Thanks! I feel dumb now. I didn't notice that before.

Hi, Kathy; I don't think you're "dumb" at all :). There's just so much info on these boards that it's hard to find everything! Thanks for your interest!

Karin

[kathy_bc]

I didn't mean to think that you called me dumb. I just felt dumb for not noticing it. The very first post!! I just can't believe I missed it. crazy me.

[localady]

Lisa, I would say let's wait until your TA gets back next week to look at group cruise pricing. I know you have a good relationship with your TA there in Las Vegas, and I myself prefer working with a "brick and mortar" agency. :) Just my two cents.

Karin

Karin- I totally agree. :) Dana (Lisa's TA) did a super job last time!:D

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Hi Everyone, I just got off the phone with my TA and the Cruise of the Yum Yum Man Worshippers has been set up. My TA has prices and thru her group department and HAL has matched the competitions prices for this cruise. We will also be getting a $25.00 PP Ship Board Credit. My TA will be mailing me the prices later this morning.

For all those interested in joining us please email me and I can give you more info:)

[Nutrioso]

Can't make that cruise, but I have long been a HUGE fan of the Yum Yum Men! Any way I could buy one of those tee shirts? Thanks. PENNY

[Tinknock50]

Hi Everyone, I just got off the phone with my TA and the Cruise of the Yum Yum Man Worshippers has been set up. My TA has prices and thru her group department and HAL has matched the competitions prices for this cruise. We will also be getting a $25.00 PP Ship Board Credit. My TA will be mailing me the prices later this morning.

For all those interested in joining us please email me and I can give you more info:)

Ummm......how many escorts are allowed on this cruise?

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Ummm......how many escorts are allowed on this cruise?
Sean, we could always use more:D Especially with this group of gals;)

[Tinknock50]

Sean, we could always use more:D Especially with this group of gals;)

Hmm....maybe I should look into this.....my hearts say "Yeah!"....but my wallet says "Watch it buster!"

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I have to apologize to everyone my TA did not get a chance to email me th pricing for our group cruise and today is her day off. She too has been going crazy at work since she just got off the Noordam Sunday and got home late Sunday night. I am sure I will be able to email everyone tomorrow with the pricing:)

[Tinknock50]

I have to apologize to everyone my TA did not get a chance to email me th pricing for our group cruise and today is her day off. She too has been going crazy at work since she just got off the Noordam Sunday and got home late Sunday night. I am sure I will be able to email everyone tomorrow with the pricing:)

No problem Lisa....It can wait.:)