European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 23, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Monday july 23, 1990 the stars and stripes a Page 11arin Landers dear readers yesterday i printed several letters both for and against about couples showering and bathing together. Since i raised the question it seems that the readers want to write about nothing else so Here a More dear Ann Landers that Kinky idiot who wants his wife to Shower with him is a per ,. T l1t, feet example of what a wrong in our society. Every semblance of privacy has been stripped away from women. I am tired of sick people who Are obsessed with the ultimate in self gratification no wonder our world has become a sewer. A Chicago dear Chicago thanks for your Point of View read on and you will discover that there is a lot of difference of opinion out there. From Vancouver Wash my husband and i love to Bathe and Shower together. Both create a wonderful Aura of closeness. We be had thoughtful reflective Baths and hilarious showers where we sussed our hair into statue of Liberty spikes and laughed ourselves silly. Showering and bathing together has created genuine closeness. There Are no comments about protruding bellies or time widened derriere. Its a wonderful Way to strip away All pretences and be totally real. From Longview Wash my grandparents Are of japanese descent. They used to Tell us about the family Baths in their Homeland where discussions were held on every conceivable subject and three generations had a wonderful time. Such a thing would be impossible today. Maybe that a what a wrong with the world. From Kalamazoo Mich i married a Lovely Guy who treats me beautifully caters to my needs and is really a love. But he a a bit of a mama s boy which i knew from the Day i met him. On our honeymoon he suggested that we Bathe together. It sounded like a fun idea so i said a wok Quot climbed in first and got the bubbles going. To and behold Here he comes with his rubber Duck i had to bite my up to keep from laughing. We be been married Many years and Are extremely Happy. He san executive in a big company and travels for his firm. That rubber Duck goes everywhere with him and in be never said a word. Obviously its linked to his childhood and gives him a feeling of Security which is just Fine with me. From Portland Ore couples who enjoy bathing together should invest in a Jacuzzi. Its a fabulous relaxer and can be a terrific turn on. From Morristown no when my husband and i built our Home six years ago he said i could do it any Way i wanted but he would like to design the bathroom. Guess what he told the architect a i want a great big Shower stall in the master Bath a big enough for two with six Shower Heads Quot at first i thought he was crazy but later i began to see the Wisdom in it. Whenever we have a Little spat we make up in the Shower. Its better than a marriage Counselor from san Bernardino Calif when anyone mentions showering i am reminded of an incident that will go with me to my grave. It was saturday morning and my husband and i had gotten up a Little later than usual. The Doorbell rang. It was a Federal express delivery. Our very Young son answered the door. A a where a your Mommy a the Man asked. A in the Shower a our son told him. A and your daddy a the child smiled and said a ooh he a in there too. They always do  the moral of the Story is never underestimate the intelligence of your children. A creators Syndicate a details on travelling to Berlin explained there have been several articles published recently covering new guidelines for personnel travelling Between East and West Berlin. However i have not noticed anything regarding Pov privately owned vehicle travel to Berlin. I have called several different offices including the Provost marshal for Helmstedt and have received conflicting information especially concerning travel by motorcycle on the Berlin Helmstedt autobahn. Is this permissible and if so what restrictions apply �?1st it James e. Alphonse Friedberg West Germany editors note a delete Roberts travel clearance assistant personnel services Branch personnel actions division personnel services support directorate 1st personnel come he Usa eur replies thank Yon for the Opportunity to answer questions concerning us. Forces travelling to from and in Berlin. As a result of the rapidly changing As Well As More favourable political environment in Many Eastern european countries certain restrictions applicable to travel within Berlin already have been eased. These changes have been announced through recent press releases and to subordinate commands. / the three authorized travel modes for travelling Between East and West Berlin Are a on foot. A motor vehicle. For privately owned vehicles As Well As military vehicles travellers License plates must have been issued by the ., British or French forces in the Federal Republic of Germany and Berlin or the american forces in Italy. A commercial vehicles. Once personnel enter West Berlin they Are allowed to use the a Bahn line 6, a Bahn lines 2 and 3, military tour buses and rental cars checkpoint Bravo will Issue temporary Usa eur License plates to these vehicles to go into the soviet sector. Once inside the soviet sector personnel May traveler. Travellers should be aware that when using commercial transportation in the soviet sector of Berlin they should ensure their transportation vehicle docs not travel outside the City limits of Berlin . Enter any portion of East Germany also there Are three travel modes authorized for travel to and from West Berlin. They Are a air. Authorized air travel to Berlin is on Commer Leal and military flights that land in the ., British or French sectors of Berlin at Tegel Tempelhof or gatow airports. Personnel May not use Schonefeld Airport for travel to Berlin. F rail. The guarded ., British and French duty trains Are the Only authorized Means of passenger rail travel. A motor vehicle. The Helmstedt Berlin autobahn is the Only authorized motor vehicle route for travelling to and from Berlin. Allied forces personnel using this route must travel in automobiles bearing License plates issued by the ., British or French forces in the Federal Republic of Germany and Berlin or the Amer ican forces in Italy and have Flag orders us. Forces personnel Are prohibited from using the following transportation when travelling to Berlin a motorcycles a bicycles a vehicles registered with the local authorities in the Federal Republic of Germany or any other foreign european country. A borrowed leased rented vehicles registered with local authorities. A commercial buses. Us forces personnel needing information about Berlin travel procedures should Contact the administrative Section supporting the sponsors leave pass use any commercial transportation they so desire. However please note that any commercial transportation used in the soviet sector must be funded by the _ _ sponsor s leave pass try temporary duty or pcs permanent change of station approving authority or the Community travel clearance manager before starting their trip. I Hope this response will assist you in your travel plans. A comments offered on to commercials i would like to respond to the letter a writer de fends Afna a to  i done to think that this writer understands and maybe an does no to understand that our missing american commercials is not a Gripe or assault on an. As i miss  Highways As i miss  Shopping malls As i miss  Trees As i miss  Water i miss  Commercials for their artistic value and just Plain being a part of american culture. In no Way do i nor anyone i know whine about Afna a commercials because they do us All a service unlike most  Commercials. But Isnit it of for , military and family members to miss a colourful and artistic part of their culture pen pals sure it is. That s Why we Are americans overseas working to keep those things that Are special to us such As Freedom of Choice and expression Good Jobi an a Fred Helm or. Lajes Field azores to the writer who suggests readers Quot Stop whining about an s television commercials America is based on the free Enterprise system. We As americans Are permitted to voice our opinions on anything and everything. Stop whining Stop thinking Stop creating Stop a Jacqueline l. Salazar dem Mannu a Sardinia i m a 23-year-old turkish Man. 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