north shore news Z Chef Michael Noble, who . ee — Q j - o, f cooked a bHsstu! meal for - scribes on the Tai Pan’s bal- a cony, will surely send up . : meals on request. From page 31 the Metropolitan Hotel has tion at the small luxury hotel. a sitter, board the dog and enjoy the comforts of this Like Clam Bay, it’s net a unveiled its Tai Pan suite, star ‘This is the place to'escape simply drive downtown, leave epic suite 18 floors above the place thaz’s easy to leave. Not to dismantle it. Manv adults, turn of 2 $4 million renova- to fora special occasion, Get vour car with the valet, then celebrared Diva restaurant. even at $2,000 a night. with their fect up on the : seats, seta poor example. Anyway I saw more of Pender [sland this time. Otter Bay Marina is a delighttul place, offering not just first class facilities and service for boaters, but there’s a swim- ming pool, tent cabins and kayaks to rent, and a store with smiles. One thing I couldn't get was a lettuce, so I walked to the top of the road, very slowly because it is an avenuc of blackberry bushes, and stuck out my thumb. The first car that came by, driven by Lillian, took me the two miles or so to the viliage, where I got my lettuce, then returned, once again in the first car that came by, driven by Bev, who dropped me at the Legion. Tt was packed. If that Legion cver burned down Pender Island’s population would be almost zero. The person I was looking for was not there so I walked Gown the hill to the marina and gor a hero’s welcome for finding a simple lettuce. : The initia! plan was to stay ina B & B but they were all sold out. However a friend of a friend offered to let me sleep in his sailboat in the marina, a generous offer that has left me with the feeling that Pender Islanders have big hearts. As it turned out Clam Bay came to my rescue. A busi- ness meeting planned for the : farm had been postponed and I was shown the welcome mat. So back I went to “the Clam” to discover that since my last visit it has been con- centrating almost exclusively on business retreats. | throw in the qualification because the following weekend it was hosting a wedding party of 30, the bride being a woman who came to check out the ca ne tee farm for a company mecting . : : Be dress’ shirts’ ss and decided it would also be Bae (excluding designers} ideal for her big day. : a: ae il i g ed Clam Bay has what it takes : maratan all reguiar-pric . : ° Retreat flannel sports shirts —a handsome lodge with : a shady porch, good food, & ¢ Retreat & Haggai : comfortable rooms, great eal a wrinkle-resistant casual pants... jocation on its own beach, : 7 4%, re } Guy Laroche Paris hosiery: : and an ambience mellowed aU : ' ° by fields of sheep, cattle and .@ Eaton Basics underwear . roosters. i. f we -..¢ Distinction hosiery:~’- For information call 800- : eg ie 626-5955, or check the web sO) HI? iced Alia fashions in... ; o ar www.clambay.com/ . ae an sizes . selected reguiarpriced ice fashion Connection; The Work:Gonnection, Salt Spring Island, home : : : A men’s.N oe. jewellery, watches & handbags = lds shoes & get _to many B & Bs, also has an affordable hotel with a great location. Harbour House Hotel is located in Ganges : opposite Moby’s pub and a * all $14.99 3-pk. Vanity Fair, marina where boats can be Secret & Silks pantyhose. rented. \ Soe ff the second pair of equal or If you’re Tofino-bound . Ve ™ for whale-watching or want . to visit the nearby hor springs . then check ou Jamie's Loo ese great in store! Whaling Station. ve One day only. Wednesday, September 9, 1998. In Vancouver, meanwhile, ; Savings on reguiat ticketed prices utes cthewise specified. Selection may vary by store. Personal Shopping Only. Excuses Factory Qutie! snd Clarence Centres. ‘Eaton's wal deduct an amount equivalent (0 the GST from the purchase price. ‘Eaton's wil deduct an amount equivalent to the taxes from the purchase prica. “Eaton's w# dedv’