I love Hunkey Dorey. The guy is one of the greatest selling points HAL has going for it. He goes far beyond remembering (almost) everyone on a cruise. The first time Hunkey Dorey meets you he will introduce himself, “Hello. I Honkey Dorey. What you name? Pleased to meet you (insert your name here). I Hunkey Dorey†From that point in time onward, he will remember you! I’m not kidding.
At first I thought it was just well developed short term memory/recall ability, until I observed this little encounter the second day.
As Hunkey was introducing himself to a lady, he happened to glance over her shoulder, waved to an approaching couple and called out, “Hi Kathy, Hi David! It me, Hunkey Dorey!†The couple stopped dead in their tracks and the lady said, “Hunkey, it’s been three years!†Hunkey Dorey looked pensive for a moment and replied, “No. Almost. It three years in July.†This guy is absolutely phenomenal (almost to the point of being spooky). Every morning, I was greeted with, “Good morning John, Where Pat?†And, on occasion, “Hi John. Pat looking for you.â€Â