The Leader, Iúil 1989

11 CANCER: (JUNE 22 - JULY 21) CAPRICORN ( DEC 22 - JAN 20) This is a good time to devote a few days to renewing friendships with relatives and neighbours. They might need you now and you might need them later on so you know what to do. AQUARIUS (JAN 21 - FEB 19) A change of scene is indicated and it could be just the thing to get you out of the doldrums. If an opportunity to travel comes your way, don't hesitate - grab it I A conversation you overheard at work would be best forgotten about. If you go on thinking about it, it could cloud more important issues. Remember - sticks and stones...etc PISCES (FEB 20 - MAR 20) LEO: (JULY 22 - AUG 21) A situation at work could prove misleading this month. You are advised to get to the root ofthe problem and bring any differences out into the open. If you are invited to a party accept the offer for you could meet somebody really interesting. Wear something blue for luck - and keep you fingers crossed. Lucky days 20th and 25th. ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 21) VIRGO (Aug 22 - Sept 21) You are in a rather serious mood these days but it's time you took things easy again. It's Summer you know, so go out and enjoy yourself. Lucky colour - green. Avoid loud and aggressive people especially in your social life and concentrate on a quite life in general. You will reap the rewards towards the end of the month if you have the patience. TAURUS (APR 22 - MAY 21) SCORPIO (OCT 23 - NOV 21) Either a friend from the past or a new companion will bring you much support in a coming crisis. With their help you canweather the choppy seas and after that it's plain sailing. But it's good to have that friend around I If things were a bit too slow for you liking recently, don't despair. Things will soon be swinging and you'll love every minute of it. Hope you'll have enough energy I GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21) SAGITIARIUS ( NOV 22 - DEC 21) Love is very much on the cards at the moment and there are exciting times ahead. Butgo easy on the cash - remember to share the bills as well. Lucky dates - 17th and 24th. There will be changes in your closest relationships and some of them may mean partings. Don't let this get you down as things will definitely work out for the better in the long run. BAKED BANANA WITH ICE CREAM 3ozs brown sugar 3/8 pint orange juice 12/ teaspoon mixed spices Grated rind of half an orange loz butter 2 tablespoons sultanas 3 tablespoons rum (optional) 6 bananas One block vanilla ice cream Packing Up I f you always come back from your holiday having used the entire contents of your suitcase, you won't need to read on. For the rest ofyou here are a few tips on how to avoid excess baggage charges, muscle strain, or worse still, the embarrassment of your over-stuffed suitcase spilling out all over the tarmac! Consider what type ofholiday you are going on and how important your appearance is going to be; think carefully about your needs and then make a list. Choose a simple colour scheme and try to stick to it, by changing your accessories you can look casual during the day and dressed up at night. Make sure you pack clothes which are as flexible as possible and try to apply the same rule to shoes - they're heavy and use up lots of space in your case. Take loose lightweight clothing made from natural fabrics, they allow the air to circulate more easily which helps you to remain cool. Peel the banana, cut in halflength– wise and place in a flat ovenproof dish, previously buttered. Heat the orange juice, brown sugar, sultanas, grated orange rind and butter all together until syrupy. Pour over the bananas. Bake for about 15 minutes in a hot oven (425 deg. F, gas mark 7) and serve hot with the ice cream. If you are using the rum, heat it, set alight and pour over the pudding at the table. you could even take a tube of detergent and travel iron - in other words you don't need 14 pairs ofsocks and 28 shirts! Don't take more make-up, perfume, shampoo, shaving lotion etc. than you will need; buy little bottles or decant your supplies into small lightweight pots. Pack them in waterproof bags as an extra insurance to protect your clothes. )~~ ..i.,· . ~...-". ,.,, '·''.' ~ I° , - ~' / - -;: ~"'; :::. '",~::-~ / ~~--,.~ J i1 ----~~ _/ Before you pack, gather everything on your list together and decide if you are really going to use it all - you can probably halve the pile. Pack shoes against the case hinge. You can minimise the creasing ofmany clothes by folding them lengthways and then rolling them up, fold dresses and suits as flatly as possible and pack them in the top half ofthe case. If travelling with a companion it is usually a good idea to check out what they are planning to take to avoid duplication. Don't forget that there are laundry facilities abroad or Reduce the risk of burglary by only writing your house number, postcode and destination address on the outside of your luggage; put full details inside. Don't carry money or documentation in your suitcase. If travelling with a companion "cross-pack" then if a suitcase gets lost you will reduce the consequent discomfort. Check locks and put a strap around your suitcase for extra protection and easy identification. A simple alternative to packing your suitcase is just to load your wallet - travel with an empty suitcase and buy everything when you get there! :::::::=::::=::::::::::::=:::· ~-~-~-~~-i;;- ~,~.~'' - ;1 ._ Household Hints Never peg shirts and blouses on the line from the bottom. The strain on the top part is too much and will wear out the bottom. Always peg at the shoulder. On on account soak vegetables in cold water before cooking. It will only make them lose their mineral salts. •+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+•+++•+•+•+•+•+•++-+• .... +.+.+.+.+,+,+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+.+;+.+.+.+.+.+.+;+.+.+.+.+ Packing Check List D SUITCASE D DAY AND EVENING CLOTHES D SHOES D BEACHWEAR D FASHION ACCESSORIES D UNDERWEAR D NIGHTCLOTHES D BEACH TOWEL D TOILETRIES AND SUNCARE PREPARATIONS D FIRST AID KIT D TRAVEL IRON D HAIRDRYER D HAIR STYLER D SHAVER D TRAVEL ADAPTOR/TRANSFORMER D TRAVELLERS LIQUID DETERGENT D SEWING KIT O UMBRELLA D ALARM CLOCK D HAND LUGGAGE D ALL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS D INSURANCE POLICIES D VACCINATION CERTIFICATES D DRIVING LICENCES D TRAVELLERS CHEQUES D EUROCHEQUES AND EUROCHEQUE CARD D CAMERA AND FILM D JEWELLERY D TOILETRIES D PRESCRIBED MEDICINES D MAKE-UP D CHANGE OF CLOTHES D SWEATER OR SHAWL D "GOING ABROAD" D BOOKS AND MAGAZINES D SUNGLASSES ~CARRY PASSPORT, MONEY, CREDIT CARDS AND KEYS ON THE PERSON.