European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 17, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Now the hard part for the first family Clearing quarters Catherine Stebbins Oor George and Barbara Bush. First they faced the indignity of electoral defeat now they face their final Challenge As a command team moving out of their government quarters even a bipartisan commission of military families would unanimously groan at the thought of cleaning a 200-year-old House with six floors 132 rooms including 34 bathrooms28 woo burning fireplaces three elevators seven staircases and 417 windows. There is also the matter of the 18-acre Lawn. Since the Bush s ets and change of command ceremony Are quickly approaching on wednesday there is no time to be lost perhaps a few tips from those of us in the Junior ranks who can claim victories Over the housing duties might make the Job a Little  laugh fido London. England �?�1 Hope that Young Man has t been hanging around Quot Titus Deflin Germany Tupyi Heht v it Ujj cd  t w  lets Start in the bathrooms. Are there any chips in the linoleum floors if so fill in the chips with Spack Ling obtained from self help of course. Then Dis Quiec the Spaulding with a skin tone cosmetic cover Slick. Do you notice any unsightly rust rings on the porcelain fixtures left by a can of shaving Cream or Hairspray if bleach wont do the Job a strategically placed soap dish May save you. And what about mildew in the Shower a Little White enamel paint can hide a multitude of Mold. Next while the Bush grandchildren had a memorable time bouncing in the bed in the Lincoln bedroom the resulting tear in the mattress cover May pose a problem. Your Best bet is to flip the mattress Over and Hope that the inspector forgets to look underneath. There is bound to be damage from the first dog Millie and her offspring. As for carpet and furniture stains there Are several approaches. If for example Millie left her Mark in the red room where All the government furniture stays put simply move a chair or Pillow to hide the evidence. However if the offending spot Isle a hallway or open area try the following nonchalantly stand Over the spot while making Light hearted conversation about the darn deficit. If All else fails and you arc charged for dog related damage simply make Millie pay for the damage herself. She certainty earned enough royalties from her Book to cover her own tracks. In the Kitchen department carefully count the official China and Silva aware. You never know when visiting guests be they Rock stars or royals might slip a presidential fish Fork in a pocket or purse. Remember your guests Are your responsibility. As for the leftover food and especially the flour baking soda and chocolate chips you might As Well take it with you. It is doubtful that the next first laity is going to be spending much time in the Kitchen moving on to the Oval office the president May already have put himself at risk. It will be hard to hide the area where he carved Quot George Herbert Walker Bush was Here on the desktop. A piece of advice. When the inspector leans Over to Check for scratches quickly divert his attention to the impressive View of the Washington to Lupient you can Only Hope a few other important details remain. Disconnect your Telephone service promptly. You definitely done to want to be charged for any overseas Calls the Clinton make. _. A a submit your change of address form to the . Postmaster at the next state function. If you Are Lucky he May even Forward All your third class catalogues As a special favor. Finally when inspection Day dawns think positive. Hie inspector assigned to your quarters May even be a Republican. However under no circumstances should you try to use your rank As outgoing commander in chief to influence the outcome. It is comforting to know that in the spirit of our National ideals All ranks Are inspected equally at checkout Lime. Catherine St Obbins recently moved from it tick Germany to North Carolina. A. A Send in your column plus a photo of yourself to be our guest sunday Magazine the stars and stripes Apo 09211 or Postrach 11 14 37, d-6100 Darmstadt 11, Germany. Contents a a the new York of knee Dana Harvcy is sitting pretty after saturday sight live and hey ices Ivory with More to come. Page 8. From the cover .4-5 a sobering group flows through Europe sidelights. 6-9 memorializing dizzy Gillespie the Martin Malcolm debate. Dana Carvey rolling in to and movies Clarence Page pushes for gun control. Odds amp ends. 10 Erma Bombeck on a baby Boomer inaugural in tune. U Here come the Clinton. Voices. 21 Linda Etterbeek embraces the 103rd Congress. Words amp wit. 24 Tony Kom Ciser on Rock v oily Elvis. Books. 25 at Haig remembers when he How in charge. On Parade. 27 uncovering he truth about Susan Dey last laugh. 28 Dave Barry smashes terrible music. 12-13this weeks films. Chuck Vinch blasts "toys.&Quot. Raees circuit  listings 14-17 local Cable and satellite schedules. Home entertainment.18 Quot Honey / blew up the kid Quot a big comedy. Sunday is a weekly supplement of the stars and stripes editor Ducky Fox Art direction Edward Cudina production Mon Trice Presley Denise Adams editorial assistance Louis d. Pierce Page 2 a sunday january 17, 1993