European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 13, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                By Susan Laccetti Cox news service no one s caught him in his pyjamas yet. But he brings his own Toothbrush sometimes his own Spring water and he has been known to balk at White bread. In Portland Maine he forgot his White Turtleneck sweater a size Large a and that s causing a Little tension at the Somers House. Quot my husband and i fight Over who gets to Wear it Quot said Diane Somers. Quot its been washed a few times and it s definitely my  like a celebrity Backpacker making his Way through Europe on a Dollar a Day democratic presidential candidate Jerry Brown finds a place to sleep on the Campaign Trail through friends Campaign workers or volunteers who Call his 1-800 number. He has stayed with the families of Mil workers doctors authors and salesmen. On farms in apartments suburban Homes and new York town houses. It s a device the former California governor first used in his 1976 presidential bid to save Money. Aides say it is also necessary this year because of his policy of accepting Only Campaign donations of $100 or less. Quot it s 50 percent frugality and 50 percent motivated by his interest in hearing from people outside the mainstream of politics Quot explained Atlanta resident Bob Patrick a lawyer and longtime Friend of Browne a who hosted the candidate in november. For the hosts the visit is a six or eight hour Chance to get acquainted. Dozens of supporters who have hosted Brown say this about their guest a he s a vegetarian but Only selectively. In Milwaukee supporters accompanied him to a Steak House. Brown had a baked potato. Other families report that he s been tempted by beef stroganoff and lasagna. A he always makes his own bed and does his own laundry when in a bind during recent weeks however the hectic Jerry Brown takes a break from campaigning to assist Kristin Johnson with her Turtleneck during a rally in new Hampshire earlier this year. Sleeping with Jerry Brown hosts reveal what he a like when he lets his hair Down schedule has made the cleaners a necessity. A his garment bag is crammed with books running clothes and lots of vitamins said Somers who helped him pack one morning. Another family reported a request from Brown and his staff for extra Vitamin a to help Battle colds no one has Ever seen the candidate in pyjamas a he emerges for breakfast fully dressed. A he gets very Little sleep preferring to stay up late and Rise Early for Campaign appearances or a morning jog. Quot its almost like having my brother around Quot said Tom Somers a lawyer. On Many occasions Brown visits supporters Homes for a few hours during the Day for a Shower or respite from Campaign appearances. Quot my 5-year-old daughter sat outside the bathroom door just waiting for him to come out Quot Fairburn ga., resident Lula Gilliam said of a two hour visit by Brown on March 1. Campaign officials rarely disclose where Brown spends his evenings. Most families Don t even Tell their neighbors. Brown usually brings two or three aides and a press Secretary to the Homes., Jacques Barzaghi Browne Stop aide often grabs the family Telephone turning the residence into an office the moment the group arrives. Having so Many visitors often requires shifting the family a sleeping arrangements. On several occasions aides have had to sleep on mattresses on the floor. Brown got the bed. Quot i really did t mind it was realty an Honor Quot said Christopher Mcmullen 14, who gave up his bed at his parents Home in Farmington conn., for Brown. Families who have hosted the Democrat say Brown is a health conscious eater who spends Little time at his Quot Home Quot of the Day. When he arrives usually about 11 p.m., he unwinds with fruit juice and watches to news. At breakfast he turns Down Bacon and eggs. Sometimes he brings his own Spring water to the table aides suggest a menu Only upon request and then it s bran muffins Yogurt and decaffeinated Coffee. Quot one evening we came Home a he was hungry a and we handed him some White bread for a Sandwich Quot said Arlene Mohler who hosted Brown in her Englewood colo., Home in late february. Quot he said Don t you like Brown bread Quot Brown does t travel with secret service agents so there Are no Advance teams to prepare his arrival Many families Are told to be on standby As Brown s schedule is never firm As to where he will be on a specific night. Quot he walked in our front door and said to Jerry Brown. Where can i hang up my coat a Quot said Bob Brey a Mil worker in. Depere wis. Brown also follows the rules of etiquette and makes an Effort to thank his hosts in person or on their answering machines. To thank the Mohler he bought gasoline for their Chrysler Lebaron after he was driven to a Denver Campaign appearance. Quot he was very conscious of saying thank you quite often Quot said Ted Toscano of Bedford n.h., who received a framed nature scene from Brown after his february visit. Quot it said to me this is someone who is  action Linen rain checks on limited Stock q a my question is related to rain Check policies at cafes specifically when rain checks Are or Are not provided on Sale items. Also what items Are excluded irom the policies . Clothes music Etc ? at the Robinson Barracks facility in Stuttgart Germany i have been Given conflicting explanations regarding items in the sight and sound department by three different managers. Two said rain checks should be Given on items that Are on Sale As Long As the Sale paper does not indicate Quot no ram checks limited Quantity Etc Quot the other said rain checks should not be Given because it is not definite that the items will be sent to the facility. Whatever the policy it should be posted at or near the Entrance of the various departments. Too the various personnel from managers to Cashiers should be made aware of the policy and its application. Thanks for your assistance in getting a straight answer. Norris Carey Stuttgart Germany Felt. Col. Joe Cato chief Public affairs office cafes Headquarters Europe replies Here a the straightforward answer you requested. If we run out of an advertised item before the Sale ends and the item is not advertised As Quot special buy Quot or Quot limited Quantity Quot Well Issue you a rain Check that guarantees you either the advertised items at the Sale Price or an acceptable substitute of equal or greater value. When we know items will be available in limited quantities or As special buys we will specifically state on the Back of the advertisement that rain checks do not apply to those items. Other items we advertise but do not Issue ram checks for Are seasonal or non Basic clothing merchandise reduced for clearance one time buys for special events or holidays and discounted merchandise the reason we Don t Issue rain checks on these items is that they Are limited to Stock on hand and cannot be reordered through a  write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort Quot striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes unit 29480, Apo a 09211. 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