In case you haven’t heard yet, there is a new member to the Sixthman team: Malt Shop Mike.
Malt Shop Mike is a blast from the past and has taken over the ship as a “greaser.” He joined the team on Thursday as the ship set sail and “regular” Mike transported back to the ’50s & ‘60s.
Today was Sock Hop day on the Malt Shop Memories Cruise and everyone was dressed up.
Just before the sock hop got started, everyone was up on Lido Deck watching the hula-hoop contest. I seriously cannot believe how long people can hoop for! We finally had to make folks show us their best dance moves, while still hula-hooping, or they would have gone ALL DAY! Our host, Jerry Blavat, helped pick a winner and then kicked off the sock hop, spinning those great oldies.
EVERYONE was dressed up! Poodle skirts and saddle shoes were everywhere (even on a guy). And the rest of the “greacers” joined Malt Shop Mike with their slicked back hair, rolled up jeans, and leather jackets. It was full tilt boogie up on Lido!
This crowd absolutely loves to dance!
Not only do they love to dance, but they are really good at it too! They put my generation to shame (I’m 25) when it comes to impressing your girl and twirling her around the dance floor. I stood there with envy watching couples immediately look 50 years younger as they danced together. The ‘50s and ‘60s were alive again. The dancing continues until early hours of the morning in the Doo Wop Disco or anywhere there is music playing.
There is nothing I enjoy more than 2000 people having the time of their lives.
The Malt Shop Memories Cruise is a first time event for Sixthman and Time Life, and having the opportunity to WOW a new community of people and welcome them into their new family is a special thing. I’m so excited to see what the next couple of days bring, but for now I’m going to join my new Sixthman family in sunny Cozumel.
-Malt Shop Mike