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C17 - Sunday, May 8, 1983 - North Shore News

BULK IS BETTER

THE Canadians across the US border to

DAYS when swarmed

buy carloads of groceries are waning.

Several factors in- cluding the © sick Canadian dollar and

food taxes have made the trip unprofitable to all but the wisest shopper. Certain foods are just as expensive down South as they are here while others are higher bargains, such as poultry and eggs are severely limited.

Still you cam save money if you've got enough capital to buy in bulk, take advantage of sales, know your prices and equate your duty.

To help you choose your purchases wisely, Canada

Customs has produced a fine _

list of popular products plus any duty and restrictions applicable and will send you a free copy if you contact your nearest Canada Customs office.

We often drive over the border on a Sunday as a pleasant outing. We stay for lunch and leave the dinner cooking at home in the oven on “time-bake.” I have some favorite products that I don’t mind paying premium prices for because they aren't available in Canada. And, I use my list and a calculator to decide what products are a bargain. One thing, it’s sure fun to shop where the shelves aren't full of cans

with the FRENCH side showing! Dear Barbara:

ve always been a bit overweight but have lost 20 pounds in antictpation of our spring vacation - a crubse through the Panama Canal. Have you any suggestions to help me keep from gaining tt all back while I'm away? Amswer Ever thought of having your jaws wired shut? The food on cruise ships is so good that short of drastic Measures you're in for a real battle of will power over want power ”

I've gone to both extremes gained 10 pounds, twice! - in the Canbbean. and eight in one week on an Alaska jaunt

Ive also managed to lose

Jacqul Eyre

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weight on a cruise. Con- fidentially, the only reason was the food was lousy. It is possible to keep your waist- line within reason. Try:

- Exercise whenever you can. Walk the decks briskly and get ashore to walk or jog whenever you can. Deck games are good for you and fun, as is dancing. Most

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ships have regular dance- exercise classes.

- Drink straight drinks, developing an aversion to Chi-chis, Spanish coffee, Alexanders and _ liquers. You'll get just as big a jolt but your scale won't.

- Skip lunch every day, sub- stituting a piece of fruit and a small square of cheese.

- Hold the meat at breakfast, having the eggs if you must. Remember, there's 100 calories in every one of those porky fittle sausages.

- Have cither the appetizer OR the main course. Not both.

- Go easy on the wine - it makes you hungry.

- Pack a tape measure and use it every night before you go to bed.

- Drink plenty of water

- As a desperation measure, request the diabetic menu before you leave on your cruise Don't blame me if they seat you at the table with the ship's doctor

Dear Barbara: You've spoken so often about Mmiting the amount of

baggage you carry. Can you guide me in choosing the minimum number of outfits for both my husband and

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irgain buying across

myself for a trip that will take us to both temperate

and tropical climates? Answer: Start with your basic tropical wardrobe (casual)

- skirts and slacks in neutral colors - beige, light brown, medium blue or grey.

- cotton tops - shirts and blouses are cooler than T- shirts and wash easier but T’s are popular, particularly with me.

- Beach and resort wear - but don’t plan to wear shorts on the streets in most places.

- For your husband, drip-dry undershorts and _ cotton socks - week’s supply

- A week’s supply of lingerie for yourself, including some cottons for the tropics. Include extra nylon hose - sometimes difficult to buy to fit ;

- A caftan for you and a cotton robe for him

- Walking shoes, dress shoes and thong sandals (double as slippers). You may want a pair of tennis shoes

- A light suit for him, but steer towards a classic style - not one of those “leisure” jobs

- One or two dressy dresses for you - try to find ones with light matching jackets (bare, they do the cocktain circuit)

For the cooler areas, in- clude:

- A cardigan sweater, each

- A dressy raincoat, each

- A classic dark suit for him.

If you have room, a pair of warm slacks, each.

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Try to co-ordinate the color of your walking shoes so that they won't look funny with your wool Natural or medium brown leather is better than white.

Include at least one long- sleeve shirt - bugs can eat holes in you in the tropics. You can keep warm, too, by layering the shirt over a T- shirt. Add the cardigan and the raincoat. I didn’t include sleepwear but I guess you can figure it out. If the stuff you bring is too cool for the temperate zone, you won't be the first to sleep in your cardigan and socks too.

Dear Barbara: My husband and I are separated and I plan to take our three children, of whom I have custody, to Europe this summer. [ve heard that some countries can cause problems at borders when one parent tries to cross with the kids. Is there anything I should do about it?

Answer; I've hauled my own kids all over Europe while Brian stayed in Canada and I've never had a problem. Matter of fact, I never

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WITHIN CANADA

TORONTO from $229.00 MONTREAL from $349.00 CALGARY trom $135.00 EDMONTON from $149.00 SASKATOON trom $168.00 REGINA tram $201.00 THUNDER BAY from $316.00 QUEBEC trom $466.00 CHARLOTTETOWN trom $529.00 FREDERICTON trom $501.00 HALIFAX from $525.00 ST. JOHNS NFLD trom $596.00 ST. JOHN NB. trom $506.00 SYDNEY tram $557.00

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SAN FRANCISCO trom $189.00 LOS ANGELES trom $209.00 SAN DIEGO trom $239.00 LAS VEGAS trom $239.00 MIAMI from $488.00 BOSTON trom $508.00 CHICAGO trom $360.00 NEW YORK from $476.00 PHOENIX trom $239.00

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