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Hi there-

I replied to your email weeks ago but somehow it got logged into another area on the message board.

YES- all of those names you mentioned ring a big bell:)

I am currently in touch with Rosmarie Gantenbein- she is Swiss. We still vacation together now and then and treasure our times on board the RVL. Gasser was another Swiss night cleaner that i still connect with as well.

Bruce Smith is another american who worked as Captains waiter- he and I are in regular contact too.

Stay well and feel free to write me anytime. Gail:)

Hey there Dianne-

Yes, Bauer, Rosanne and all of the other strip wearers ring a big bell:) I knew them all when I worked on the RVL.

Do you know Eric from Australia? He worked on the RVL's for sometime too. vanda Waller- american journalist on the RV Sea and Bruce Smith- another american that worked as Captain's waiter. Max the butcher- do those names sound familiar?

I'm in touch with a few Swiss woman who worked on the RV Star & Sea- as well. Renata Gasser and Rosmarie Gantenbein both worked as night cleaners. I went to Switzerland and spent 4 months visiting them in 2003- it was great catching up.

Thanks for staying in touch- fun memories indeed.

Gail

I too keep forgetting to check the boards here.

You and I could very well have crossed paths Dianne as I was responsible for cleaning the offices in the reception area. I worked in that area from about 12:30am to 1:30am each night.

As a side note: I actually lived in Australia from 1984 to 1985 in Queensland- Yandina and Coolum Beach:)

Elizabeth Taylor and the Vincent- incredible! Would love to see some of your photos. If you don't mind me asking-What crew members are you in touch with?

I recently connected with nother X RVL crew member after 22 years. He lives in San Francisco and actually met the fellow who created the name "Royal Viking Lines" and emblem of that beautified red bird.

What great memories to treasure- we were truly blessed to be part of those Royal moments in time:)

Kindest Regards to you:) Gailhttp://boards.cruisecritic.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=4316690#

Sorry for not replying sooner. I keep forgetting to check.

I'm an Australian. Joined as Purser Asst. Then became Post Mistress and then Hotel Manager Asst.

Husband is Austrian and was dining room waiter, headwaiter, then Asst. Maitre d'.

 

We still love looking back at the photos and still in touch with many "old" crew.

 

Sailed with Elizabeth Taylor and Vincent Price. They were the best in the world those days.

 

13 months in a row!! Wow!! Impressive. I used to enjoy chatting to the 'night people' when I was on the midnight to 8 shift in Reception. Perhaps our paths have crossed.

 

Regards

Dianne

Hi Dianne-

I signed on in December of 74 and worked as a night cleaner for 10 months then signed off in London for an overland journey with a Swiss group to Africa. I signed back onboard in 1976 with another Swiss crew member- Renata. We took back our positions as night cleaners. I worked for 13 consecutive months at that time before signing off for holiday. I then signed onto the Royal Viking Sky for a Christmas cruise and proceeded to sign onto the Sea for the next few years- again as night cleaner.

How about you?? Were you a stewardess?? Are you American??

Thanks for replying- those were really some golden years of fun and adventure weren't they? Lucky us.

Gail:)

Hi-

I worked on the RVL- Star, Sky and Sea from 1974-1981. The adventures on and off board were exciting- truly an experience of a lifetime. I don't believe there is anything quite like Royal Viking Lines- she remains in a league of her own.

What great memories! All of us that had the pleasure of sailing with her were most fortunate. Maybe we know each other?

Gail:)

Hi-

I read your blurb about working on the RVL. I totally agree with your statement about feeling proud when approaching the ship from various ports of call.I worked on the Star, Sky and Sea for about 5 years. It truly was exciting and wonderful. I don't believe there is anything quite like it these days. What great memories! Maybe we know each other. I worked onboard from 1974-1981 signing off for good in Maderia.

Gail:)