European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 3, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse Fms leu Rivir Ding f Fer and decides to dump the i be worried about for nine is. The Only Way to guard by doing your Best to get be other parly exchanging ing your own Cial etiquette to House leased american swappers r Host country not Only with a use hold instructions but with he neighbourhood can Muster Ell stocked fireplace a hoi ack of freshly laundered was Oil to a heartwarming kinds or neighbors can be the who will pick you up at the you to the House and show of the keys and stand by the there Hinkeldey says. Be usually invite the visitors Loy can experience family life kdmeal.". A underwoods encountered incomes. In Versailles a the vicious food and carte it room. In the Lake District yers and berries. The Figi ish hosts even managed s to the London production of s found a full measure of i. Of our neighbors belter Ihan to boys and we be been Here Erwood says with a laugh. Tips for successful Swap by Lynn Willams the Baltimore sunt de Kobryn of interservice Home Exchange inc. In Bethesda md., offers the following guidelines for a successful Home Swap list in order of priority factors that Are important to you location dates Type of accommodation car availability Etc. This will help you in checking the listings and deciding whom to write. The More flexible you Are the better your chances of finding agreeable exchangers mail a typed letter of inquiry to All your possible Exchange contacts. Jisa this letter to introduce yourself and express your interest. It will not commit you to an Exchange the letter should include relevant personal data a thorough description of your House and its amenities information about local sightseeing attractions and recreational Lac Lilles and anything else thai might sell your Home to other exchangers. Send photos of your House car and family if possible. Respond promptly and courteously to any introductory letters you May receive. If you need time to think about a proposed Exchange let your correspondents know when hey might expect a reply. Enclose a. Self addressed stamped envelope to stimulate speedy responses. For International letters enclose an International response Coupon available at the Post office in lieu of stomps a favourable reply to an introductory letter should Lead to a Frank Exchange of information and views concerning plans expectations interests special needs conditions Dales Etc most 1 misunderstandings can be avoided by planning and communication. It g a Good idea to Exchange references. The Best references of course Are rom people Ullh whom you have previously exchanged Homes. A written agreement is helpful especially when Money is involved. Who pays the Utility Bills who pays the cleaning woman and he Lawn Man is the liquor Cabinet off limits Consul with your insurance agent to make certain that your Home is covered while being temporarily occupied by others. House gifts Welcome and unwelcome by Ron Alexander new York times croquet set Lama r. Cameron thought. Yes. A croquet sat would be an inspired House Gill Tor the weekend she was invited to her friends new place in the poconos Region of now York state. There she was led to Beli ovo. She would find a Lovely Green English Typo rolling Lawn in front of the House. Unfortunately Cameron who lives in the Mew York City neighbourhood of Brooklyn Heights walled unlit the last minute Joelore dashing into Hammacher Schlemmer to make he Purchase. To her dismay it set her Back $225.50 plus lax. That was nothing compared with the dismay she Alt when she saw the English Type rolling it was scraggly and Rocky and Hilt of Crale sized holes and ugly she said. The croquet set never saw action on a weekend if Ever. Thai is admittedly an atypical Story on the hazards of choosing gifts Lor weekend hosts and hostesses. Bui this after All. Is the time of year for thai perennial quandary what to Lake nobody really knows what to bring so they go out of their Way to seek the unusual said Viola Sylbert a fashion designer whose summer Home is in Bridgehampton . This summer Sylbert has been getting lots and lots of imported oils and exotic vinegars she said. Walnut Oil Balsamic vinegar tarragon vinegar Basil vinegar. You name it i be gotten it said Sylbert who in Summers past has been the recipient of museum of modern Arl things ice tongs and what she does t want Large Ceramic Cut Flowers Are at the top of the please Don t bring us these gifts isl according loan informal poll. They Lake forever to arrange said Murray Fishman a textile designer who owns a farmhouse in new Milford Conn. It disrupts he cocktail hour said Jean taller irom her Home in Southampton , you have to Stop everything to display but taller would be delighted to receive a Lovely Orchid Plant especially in it s White As Well As things that can be used such is Dom Perignon Moet & Chandon French soaps Lovely Bali Marylou Whitney was impressed with the paperweight with a Rattlesnake s head inside but really would t mind if she never got another. While she does enjoy receiving anything Linen what she appreciates most of All she said is that guests at her Home in Saratoga Springs ., Honor her request not to tip he stall cutesy gifts Are not appreciated either. You try to remember to bring them out of the Back of the Linen closet when the givers return said Barbara Klong who owns a Public relations firm in Mew York. Could t she say Hoy broke Good heavens no she replied. They a buy you a replacement among the other gifts that hosts wish their guests would pass up Peanut butter making machines. They be replaced icel Pinarts As the big Kitchen gift said Deran Mizrakjian an advertising executive who has a weekend Home in i Germantown. ,. And three Peanut butter making machines on a Kitchen Shell. In sons circles Energy promoting crystals Are clearly very in. By mid july Tony Ingrao. An Antiques dealer who Summers in Montauk ., had already received six at his place which is Inow fit cd with positive vibes. Invite Alfredo Ortiz Murias Lor Tho weekend and you la receive la. Bonsai tree. I understand not too Many people give them conceded Ortiz Hurias the president of Casila Maria a settlement House in Manhattan. Trays said Janice Levin. Trays Are always useful Gills or serving your guests breakfast in bed or lunch around the Pool. Beach towels Are useful too. My guests seem to take them what Levin is not crazy about getting Are baskets of jellies land crackers or food of any that does t seem to be the feeling on fire Island where i stores Are Lew and the items costly. There perishable foods land paper goods Are particularly Welcome believe me three i melons Ere More appreciated than another Corkscrew said Helen Kornblau of fair Harbor. Hollywood Dirusso a makeup artist and be depended Ion to show up with boxes of Cereal i hate precious foods she said. The cereals bring Are always High fiber. And perfect Tor nibbling when you res Luck in traffic on the Long Island Tober 3,1988 the stars and stripes Page 15
