C8-Wednesday, August 6, 1980 - North Shore News I don't know if it's the time of year or if it’s short moncy but more people are asking about Nevada gambling holidays than any other. If the Canadian Government had any sense at all, they'd designate certain spots in Canada for Nevada-style gambling aud keep ail those precious dollars right here in Canada where they'd do us some good! Isn't it-disgusting that we have subsidized the entire state of Nevada since they first allowed people to play craps in public? But, since it doesn’t seem like things are ‘going to change, how do you cope .. with Nevada and still have ~~ enough “change” left to get home? I must tell you that I'm the - worst person in the world to“ ask! On one “forgettable” | visit to Reno, Brian and I ° managed to get as close to home as Bellingham when ~ we started to starve to death. We drove into a sleazy hot dog stand, placed an order in one of those speakers and looked at each other in sheer horror when the bill came to $3. We had less than $2 plus a credit card. We cancelled ‘the order and carried on home. Fhe last visit, I used every cent I had against a hot dealer and a cold deck. Against my better ‘The first round-the-world bargain air fare available from major Canadian cities is being offered by CP Ai in conjunction with Phillipine Airlines for $1,999, effective Sept. 1. CP Air said the new special round-the-world fare represents a significant saving for travellers over the method of combining regular point-to-point fares to construct a similar trip. The offer is also available to First Class travellers for $2,999. Both fares are subject to government judgement, I called one of those ‘‘Instant Cash” numbers to get an advance on.my Chargex- Visa. DON'T DO IT! By the time I was through, the $200 American cost me nearly $300 Canadian including ex- by Barbara McCreadie change and “Charges”. What made me cry was that I had the money — sitting in a bank account at home but with the optimism reserved ‘for fools and children, I didn’t bring it with me. It takes a lot of Blackjacks at 3-2 to make up for that ‘ound-the-world with approval. Travellers will use CP Air services across Canada and the Atlantic, Phillipine Airlines from Europe to Asia, and a combination of CP Air and Phillipine Air- lines across the Pacific to Canada. American round-the-wor Id travellers can utilize the special fare from either San Francisco or Honolulu for $1,729 Economy Class or $2,599 First Class, US. funds. Free stopovers are per- mitted at all points along the aii... ae TRY A MINI CRUISE FOR 3 NIGHTS TO LOS ANGELES ON BOARD M.V. **ODESSA’’ SEPT. 15-18TH ALL OUTSIDE CABINS BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PRICE INCLUDING RETURN AIR FARE CAN. $430.00 be perce Port & Air Taxes Additional Like to stay longer ask us TEELES TRAVEL WORLD LTD. Suite 110-260 West Es, eet lanade North Vancouver, 987-2214 your Travel Planners 1507 Bellevue Avenue West Vancouver BC 926-6871 - If you’d care to shed a few more tears for a _ foolish gambler, just when the dealer turned cold and the deck got hot, I had to run to catch my _ charter flight rea When we arrived at the ‘airport, we found. that the flight had been delayed three hours. My comment: unprintable. So, there is no system to protect the gambler in Reno. If you take too much money, you'd probably blow the works and come home crying. If you take too little, you'll need more and be at the mercy of the “Instant Cash” outfits. How do you win? It's fairly simple: You don't! If you break even consider yourself fortunate. If you win a few bucks, you'll in- variably throw it all back unless your transportation home arrive before your throwing arm gets the best of you. I've listened to the best advice and ignored it every time. DON'T: - Lose more than three hands at a 21 table without moving on . - Joi a table that has less than four players - play in a casino just because your husband- partner-companion is there. routing, however, not ‘m than one stopover is per. mitted at any one city. To qualify for the special fare, tickets must be issued at least 21 days in advance of Jane Armstrong Jane's back trom AFRICA! After Johan- nesburg and Cape Town. Durban and Kruger Park, Jane's first-hand = ex- perience in this and other destinations will assure you that Reeds Travel is More Than Just The Ticket! South Park Royal West Vancouver 822-9301 If you're losing, get out. DO: “ - Play the dollar = slot machines in a area where they get a lot of traffic. These play better because “winners bring more traffic. - Limit yourself to an amount you can afford each day. - Refuse those trays of free drinks In Las Vegas: If you're flying, rent a car at the -airport and keep it while you're there. Taxi far.» are hideous and the <«u.p is eight miles lone 41ne airport is to- heli-aud-gone out of town. The car rental gives you the option of picking up cheap meals wherever they are, moving from casino to casino and seeing any show you'd like without having to pay for a cab. Parking is free almost anywhere. In Reno: forget a car. Most of the action is within walking distance of Virginia Street and the railway tracks. Parking is a pain in the tail. If you want to go the the MGM, grand, there are buses and the odd cab fare isn't going to destroy your budget. A side trip to Tahoe or Virginia City can be done with a rental car on a one- day basis. WHERE TO EAT: Nevada food is great. The casinos want to keep you on their premises so they vie CP Air departure, and travel must be completed within 90 days. Fare for children aged two through 11 arg 66 2/3 per cent of the applicable adult fare. Do you ever feel trapped in a body that doesn't fit your self-image. no with each other to produce the greatest “99¢ breakfast” or the most delicious “$3.99 buffet”. A huge turkey sandwich, fries, salad and ’ coffee shouldn't set you back more than $2.50. In 1968, Stephen Milne (well known as the former owner of both Redwing Holidays and Tripmakers) was just getting started with bus tours to Reno. Our car was “gibbled”, our kids were tiny and we were broke. For $78 per person, Brian and I booked a week in Reno, left the kids with Grannie and went on a holiday. If I remember correctly, we had $200 between us to gamble, eat and drink. hardly a “princely sum”! Stephen, himself, was acting as tour director on this trailways bus. One thing I'll never forget; on our last few miles into Reno, he stood at the bus micrgphone and dished-out advice. The thing I remember best was “Never BUY a drink in Reno.” He explained that all players, in all casinos, can ask for a free drink . while they play. They'll get it. By tipping the waitress, you”ll get better service but by changing seats or clubs you can drink free the entire time. Freebee coupons abound and you might as well take advantage, especially if you're sorta broke. passport ph cfos hile you wait North Shore Darkroom 1527 Lonsdale 988-9813 I learned another method of “buying time” when I was broke. By playing 50¢ Keno tickets, you could keep up with the excitement, get the odd free drink and read a lot. When things looked bleak, Brian and 1 would sort out all our free coupons. A bundle of nickles? Great. Play them in the casino and catch a drink if we could. A free breakfast? Why not! I'd use the free Keno tickets while he ordered the food. 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