bermuda triangle Posted June 7, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2010 My mother and I went to the floral demo on the Veendam. On our way back to her cabin, we stopped to admire an arrangement on the Art Director's desk. He came over to the desk and said, "that is not for sale" :rolleyes::D I was trying my hardest to contain my laughter. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruba Posted June 7, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2010 You could have followed it up with "But you haven't heard what price I'm offering...". :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermuda triangle Posted June 7, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted June 7, 2010 LOL I wanted to ask him if people have asked in the past if the floral arrangements were for sale.. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted June 7, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2010 At least the flowers are worth buying ... :rolleyes: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 7, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2010 It does sound as though people have been asking him if they could buy the floral arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruba Posted June 7, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 7, 2010 More often that not, it's better than the art. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrandle Posted June 8, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Next year they will be having a floral arrangement auction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted June 8, 2010 #8 Share Posted June 8, 2010 More often that not, it's better than the art. :eek: Art? What art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 8, 2010 #9 Share Posted June 8, 2010 [/b]Were his flowers fresh or silk? Maybe he has the same arrangement sitting there for weeks. :D [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermuda triangle Posted June 8, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted June 8, 2010 [/b]Were his flowers fresh or silk? Maybe he has the same arrangement sitting there for weeks. :D [/b] They were fresh flowers, they are changed at least once a week depending on the type of flowers. Typically they are changed on Wednesday on the Veendam and 6000 fresh flowers come aboard in NYC. The florist was very nice and did some really neat arrangements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 8, 2010 #11 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thanks. I wasn't clear. I meant specifically the Art Director's flowers. :D The flowers which are the subject of the humor? I assume you are referencing the Art Auctioneer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermuda triangle Posted June 8, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thanks. I wasn't clear. I meant specifically the Art Director's flowers. :D The flowers which are the subject of the humor? I assume you are referencing the Art Auctioneer? Yes-he's refered to as the Art Director now.."Degas" is his name. The flowers in the arrangement on his desk were fresh flowers. The arrangement was similar to one the florist had just demonstrated. What's even funnier is that there was no hello, can I help you?, etc. It was just "that is not for sale". He automatically assumed we wanted to buy the arrangement..hmm the more I think about this, I really wonder just how many people ask to buy the live floral arrangement... Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 8, 2010 #13 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thanks, Laura. Yes, does make you wonder if a number of folks have asked to purchase his flowers. :) HAL's florists do a beautiful job. Some that have recently joined the ships are very, very creative. In recent months, we've seen some fabulous work on Westerdan, Eurodam, Noordam and Maasdam. That is one of the things I care about a lot on HAL ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermuda triangle Posted June 8, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thanks, Laura. Yes, does make you wonder if a number of folks have asked to purchase his flowers. :) HAL's florists do a beautiful job. Some that have recently joined the ships are very, very creative. In recent months, we've seen some fabulous work on Westerdan, Eurodam, Noordam and Maasdam. That is one of the things I care about a lot on HAL ships. Apparently the florists have a standard list of what to present in their arrangements. They like when other flowers have to be substituted..that is when they can deviate from the norm and be more creative! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 8, 2010 #15 Share Posted June 8, 2010 That's interesting. I pay attention to the floral arrangements when we are aboard and I hadn't noticed that arrangements on one ship closely resembled those on another. :confused: Noordam and Westerdam, in particular, had fabulous presentations. Maasdam's were lovely though I noticed some were not as large as they used to be. I'd rather creative and well done than huge. ;) Lots of fresh flowers on Eurodam but I seem to recall we also saw some that seemed to be silk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMuir Posted June 8, 2010 #16 Share Posted June 8, 2010 The flower arrangements on Zaandam in May were some of the best I've ever seen on a HAL ship: huge, colorful, fresh and absolutely beautiful. I made sure I included kudos to the floral arranger in my comments. HAL's flowers are one of the features that have kept us loyal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted June 8, 2010 #17 Share Posted June 8, 2010 At least the flowers are worth buying ... :rolleyes: :D OUCH!!!!!;) Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted June 8, 2010 #18 Share Posted June 8, 2010 ouch!!!!!;) stephen lol!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchByAssociation Posted June 9, 2010 #19 Share Posted June 9, 2010 My mother and I went to the floral demo on the Veendam. On our way back to her cabin, we stopped to admire an arrangement on the Art Director's desk. He came over to the desk and said, "that is not for sale" :rolleyes::D I was trying my hardest to contain my laughter. Laura They start by saying that... but if you make an offer then that will start the process. Tip... bid low :D (obviously more humor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saphousechic Posted June 9, 2010 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2010 OUCH!!!!!;) Stephen Stephen: You are all over these posts. What exactly is your job? If you are a "jack of all trades" would you do me a favor and locate someone for me. He was my driver 5 years ago and I want to know if he is still in the business. I'm coming July 25th. Thanx. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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