19 - Sunday, March 23, 1986 - North Shore News How to find travel companions ONE OF the hardest jobs many prospective travellers tackle is finding a_ travel companion. as a school or chureh. Do your (backpacking through Nepal might prepared not be a good choice). with brochures describing tours, One of the most difficult chores cruises and recreational packages — is pairing up strangers with similar interest habits. Non-smokers usually want to be free of the killer weed. Teetotallers aren't impressed with bar hoppers, and early risers are bad companions for nighthawks. Perhaps you might prepare a short questionnaire to distribute, bur be careful vou don’t get toa personal, [t's quite all right to asi, “Do you object to travelling with a cigarette smoker?"* but not all right to ask, ‘How much do you smoke?” See Keep Page 20 MENS, LADIES, VALERIE HEMINGWAY AND LITTLE BITTY KIDDIES Ashmore Travel! is pleased to announce that Valerie Hemingway has joined our firm effective March ist and invites all Valerie’s clients to visit with her at our location at the International Plaza Hotel, Marine Drive, North Van- couver. Free parking is available. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5 pm ma. Aside from the problem of Saturdays 10:00 am - 4 pm i) CeEL loneliness, costs soar for the single ASHMORE TRAVEL weeoveeusne traveller. SERVICES LTD. Cruises and tours slap on international Plaza “single supplements,"’ while hotels Suite 114-1999 Marine Drive charge very litle more for two North Vancouver, B.C. V7P. 33 than a single. Telephone: 985-6121 DEAR BARBARA: I am in my early fifties and recently widowed. My husband and | travelled con- siderably during the last 10 years, and most of the trips I organized myself. Now | find the prospect of travelling alone quite terrifying —— fi " ‘|: REGULAR PRICE REGULAR PRICE without the security of a compa- f q " 3 . SKIS ONLY SKIS ONLY nion. However, i do not want to ‘ | 2 z P y give it up as it is one of my greatest 4 NAS mg 4 AR” 2 }. Me pee Chain OE Fear pleasures. se ON eA an eG f r Fk | ae meee . DYNASTY 85-86 $415. I was wondering if you know of & . Rowe 7 BoB a A Og B. . COURSE SL $395. any travel club comprised of single roa Z 7 Nef PR Hier Cae OE oes Gs $395. women. . ; i 1, : $ 00 $4990 If not, | would be interested in me INL, ate. ne gecAND UP INCLUDES LOOK 99 starting one and would welcome SPECIAL FOR SENIORS BINDINGS BINDINGS any advice you could give me. LN A 4 weoks In Waikiki at your own f «6s KAASTLE @K ROIS TRE ATOMIC ANSWER: If there are any such. condominium. 1 NATIONAL TEAM SLC clubs operating locally I am You get: $390. HVS SL as unaware of them. At one time M eal [2] Autare Vancouver to Honolulu and return on widebody jot $390. BIONI i $ iy there was quite a large one, com- . ' $4990 269 plete with organized tours and a a 2 fa az Detween Honelaly auport and you INCLUDES SAL 747 INCLUDES SAL 747 newsletter. I suspect one of the (=] Your own tully equipped 1 bedroom condominium. Choose y ; BINDINGS BINDINGS reasons it folded was that it [ = Short stfoll rom Walk Beach, Each complex ottare a irgo | HAVE YOU RESERVED SKIS FOR SPRING BREAK | became too large to be practical. swimming pool, recreation deck, saunas and picnic area. ‘Before you set about starting a Each apartment hay ai conditioning, a complete kitchen, — a a - coler TV, telephone and is tulty furnished. club of this nature you might 1160 MARINE DR. check out some of the schools and DEPARTURES EVERY WEEK organizations that sponsor special FROM APRIL 12 TO JUNE 2, 1986 984-4394 984-7197. OPEN SUNDAY 7-7 by Barbara McCreadie This letter points out the dilem- interest tours. Perhaps by taking a $ 00 Per Person - Based on Double | PRICE Cdn. Occupancy course or joining a hobby club, the ays by thouweed problem may solve itself. 543 Granville St But, if you still think you'd en- 681 -3401 Vancouver, B.C. V6C 1X8 Attention Import Car Owners paper, something like this: : Welch 1525 « Street “Single lady, early fifties, wishes to meet similar others interested in travel. Reply to --’’. If you get some replies, set up a meeting in some central area such North Vancouver JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAM (May-June) Coach Howie Jackson PROGRAM Full Junior Membership 525 plus One Coaching Session *10 (4-1 hr. lessons & Sat. supervised play) Registration Dates Sat. April 12tis (10:00-12 noon) Sat. April 19th CAPILANO TENNIS CLUB 2520 Sapilano Rd. N. Vancouver Targa Performance British & Continental Motors 984-4338 985-9181 Chris or Robert Chris or Brent We perform Quality work at Competitive Rates. We also feature a completely stocked parts department and offer full auto body & 1.C.B.C. repair service. We are an authorized Pirelli Tire dealer for the North Shore.