79cruiser

Okay' date=' just HAD to get in on these memories of the old days aboard Home Lines. First cruised on the Oceanic in - are you ready - October 1975. I've been on hundreds of cruises, so many of them aboard the Oceanic, the Doric, The Atlantic and the Homerice. I even sailed on the Bid Red Boat just to relive some of the old times - I thought- and although the ship was pretty much the same, nothing else was. There were no Italian crew and officers aboard the Big Red Boat. It was definitely the crew and officiers that made Home Lines the cruise line you couldn't help but fall in love with.

 

Dino Vecchio? Oh yes, quite a charmer, more charming to some than others, obviously, but always very polite and sweet, always very amusing, always very confident, and always the epitome of what is expected of an Italian male. You couldn't help but love that boy. And so many others just like him. Does anyone remember Danielle of that often mentioned Donzelli Orchestra? He would get out in the middle of the dance floor, invite the passengers to join him in a line dance, and then pay very special attention to each and every woman individually at some point in the evening. Each young lady came off that dance floor honestly believing she'd had the most special moment of her life. Don't know how he managed that for months at a time, or however long his contract with "the company" would last. He always looked so fresh and rested. Amazing.

 

From the Cabin Boys and Cabin Stewards - remember there used to be two crew assigned to your cabin to meet your every need and when they finished working at around 9:00 (after straightening the cabins of the 2nd seating dinner passengers), the night steward would take over and make sure you got into your cabin at the end of your day at sea (and also make sure you were not trying to sneak a cabin steward or waiter or some other rank of crew into your cabin!) Ah, it was great to single and sailing on Home Lines.

 

79Cruiser, how did you & Dino every manage to get together what with parents, siblings, and Night Stewards hagining around? The Home Lines company had very strict rules and regulations about crew fraternizing with passengers. We all heard about it all the time. Crew being sent home after a passenger complained, some other crew member being left in Nassau when it was found out he'd taken a passenger to the casino, the stories just went on and on. But they managed somehow, didn't they? And thank goodness they did. Love that stubborn Italian streak!

 

I could go on and on and on, but I would only bore the group and that's not my intent. We all have wonderful, happy and longlasting memories of our days with Home Lines. I tell everyone that I grew up on Home Lines ships. And I did. My entire life is different than it ever would have been had I not sailed on the Oceanic on 10/25/75 - the worst and best day of my life.

 

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Hi there cruisin'since'75:

 

Just a reply to your message about Dino Vecchio. Wow, you knew him too? Do you have any more info about him?

 

Well, I don't know how we got together like we did, but it was quite easy! He took me to the dining room and we had champagne and pastries. We met on the top deck every night by the smoke stack. He sent me notes he had written with other crew members to give me. VERY SNEAKY! I had no idea about their policy on the ship, I was only 17 years old and had no clue whatsoever. Oh well.

 

79 Cruiser :)

79 cruiser, are you saying that Dino fathered your daughter? I didn't get a child from him but I got something else that involved a gyno! Oh to be young and naive. I'll have to try to scan his picture into the computer and attach it later. I cruised in late 79 so I was after you. I had heard that he was getting married way back. It's just too weird that there are already three people who remember this gigolo.

OMG -- I am so glad you answered me! Yes, I have a 27 year-old daughter from that little excursion! I was VERY naive... and I had just turned 17 on that cruise. I was on the cruise with my parents and sister.

Oh well, my daughter is a very beautiful italian girl with dark brown hair, big brown eyes and a beautiful smile. A very smart girl too!

I also kept a diary while on the cruise.. I just have to dig it out.

I would love it if you could get a photo scanned into the computer. It would be so nice of you. Tori would love to see photos.

He was just a player! If I only knew then what I know now..... I still have a wonderful daughter (Tori) :D

Take care - hope to hear from you soon.

Hi all

 

i use to work with homelines from 1981 to 1989 , i was on the

Atlantic for last cruise to the drydock , was my last time on

board after many years.

To many memories and good times , i use to work mainly on

the Atlantic , but i also worked on the Oceanic and Doric .

I would love to get in touch with all the passengers and crew

members to share the memory and who knows maybe we can

find out that we know each other..:D

Uf you like to get in touch you can email me at

bergomi1998@yahoo.com

 

ciao a tutti

Just wondering if you knew Dino Vecchio on the SS Doric. I was on the ship in 1979. Dino was a cabin steward. I believe he was originally from Sicily, Italy.

I would love to hear from you soon. :)

OMG I can't believe it. That's him. I wanted to marry Dino Vecchio. I have pictures of him still to this day. Dare I say he was my "first". That coming from a now 50 year old "Lady". But boy could he dance. And what a charmer. This is just too funny. I thought I was special:rolleyes:

Hey there :)

I couldn't believe when I saw your posting! WOW.... check this out:

Well, Feb 1979 I was on the Doric. Dino was a cabin steward at that time also. He must have been a charmer.... because I too, hung out with him. I was only 17 at that time... and yes, he could dance. We went to the disco in Puerto Rico (Leonardo Divinci's). VERY FUN! I thought I was special too... :eek: Just too young to understand I guess. I also have pictures. Oh, and I have a daughter from Feb 1979 cruise ! Just wondering if anyone else may have a son or daughter by Mr. Charmer also. CRAZY ISN'T IT? :confused: