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14 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. November 22, 1983 Nifty ideas for the ultimate Christmas gift You'd think we'd have it licked by now. It's the same old problem, year after year. Some people are just so doggone hard tc buy Christmas presents for. What many people don't realize is Port Perry offers a fascinat- ing range of gift ideas for every pocketbook. For the person who has everything, includ- it Ge | Ng hg | 4 Sharon Shortt.of Ted E. Bear's poses with what she calls the ugliest stuffed toy in the store, a lifelike gorilla for $89.99. On her mit- tens are tiny colourful letter pins. At 35 cents per letter, she anticipates they'll surpass friendship pins and stickers in popularity. for $139. Now is that a hint, or what? oo DR = a RN & Two year old Cassandra Behling of Port Perry couldn't resist cuddling up to Santa ing an empty spot on his or her mantle, Settle- ment House has just the thing. How about a solid brass buck and doe set? Anyone with $799 plus tax in their pocket can pick it up and take it home. Or how about a walk- ing stick? Salesperson Chris Renison likes the one with the brass knob, shaped like the head of a duck, that unscrews to reveal a secret whiskey flask. At $25, it's a warm comfort on a wintry walk. For milady, Pent- land's Jewellery offers a necklace guaranteed to take her breath away. Nestled in a circle of diamonds is a genuine Cabouchon emerald with a 14 karat chain and matching bracelet. It's a mere pittance at $1,690. And if royalty is your passion, store owner Ron Marsden will sell you a Royal Doulton Prince Charles and Princess Diana match- ed pair of figurines for $1,950. For some, an ultimate Christmas present It Emily Gassien could have anything she wanted from Luke's Country Store for Christmas, she says she'd take this porcelain doll pictured above. Friends and relatives can take note that the doll sells would be a romantic trip to some exotic country to celebrate the holidays a different way. Wouldn't it be swell to discover an envelope with two tickets to Switzerland in it -- with your name on the out- side! Nénquon Travel can arrange a week-long trip to the Alps over Christmas for $1,525 per person (Canadian) including hotels, skiing and all that European flavour. Or how about Honolulu where Christmas is celebrated with a luau on the beach instead of stuffed turkey? If you're planning a last-minute gift trip for that special someone on your list, Margaret Waite of Nonquon Travel suggests you book the trip by the end of this week. Any animal lovers on your gift list? Port Perry Pet Shop can offer them a talkative grey parrot for $599 or a tarantula for $39.99, including a terrarium. Store manager Al Owen says he's all sold out of the hairy creatures at the moment but expects he'll have more in time for Christmas. Still not sure what to buy for Christmas? Here's a quick rundown of some of the more unusual items offered in local stores. Most retail for under $10. Christmas tree orna- ments are always a safe bet, especially the old- fashioned wooden ones in the shapes of toy soldiers, birds, clowns and angels. "People are getting tired of the commercial: ism, the hustle-bustle," says Luke's Country Store salesperson Emily Gassien of the orna- ments' popularity. "They want to get back to an old-fashioned Christmas". Chocolate beer bottles aren't exactly old- fashioned but they are available at Luke's as N Claus and his pals, the Cabbage Patch Kid and Garfield, on display at Canadian Tire. are beer mugs with brass bicycle bells on the handles(so his lord- ship can ring when the mug is empty). Scented sachets can be tucked into ladies stockings and porcelain dolls are always appreciated. Music lovers can never say no to a new album and Irwin Smith Music has the latest releases. According to Irwin, the biggest seller this season is Mini-Pops for kids but adults will appreciate Kenny Roger's new album, Eyes That See In the Dark. Teenagers will thank you for a Def Lepard album and just about anybody under 30 will like the Stray Cats album Rant and Rave. How about a cuddly stuffed animal from Ted E. Bear's? Port Perry's newest toy shop also features a zany assort- ment of stocking stuff- ers including funny- shaped erasers, pencil toppers, mini-playing cards, Detective Pens (with invisible ink) and' a whole, delightful range of buttons. Or how about a game of Super Quiz from Stedman's. Owner Bill Barr says it's just like Trivial Pursuit only much cheaper. Little boys will surely get a kick out of Castle Gray- skull or a GI Joe ensemble. Little girls might like the same thing or they might appreciate an old- fashioned Orange Blossom doll, that smells like real oranges. At Canadian Tire, stained glass candle holders would make a nice gift for the mail- man or the delivery boy. Or try a musical card (plays three tunes). If all else fails, we can always use a new tie, socks and underwear. The many clothes shops in town offer that and much more. Check them out for the kind of fashion that will best suit the folks on your Christmas gift list. Oh,-and Happy Shopp- ing. We now have PLAIN & QUILTED PRINTS in stock. Choose from any of our 11 prints. the one that's right for your sewing needs! Christin CHRISTMAS We've MODERN TEXTILES 203 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY 985-3221 RIES SRS IRRE IRR ORRS RR LITTLE rend-seting Fashions di 2 King "Street . Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta i CORE ORR IRE IRE IRE IRE ORE with a Country Flare DEALER: 235 QUEEN ST. Now there's a co AUTHORIZED STAR Office Products PORT PERRY - UXBRIDGE LMAINST. S. 985-7383 Stm Office Products - A division of Part Parry Star Company LM 852-7680 pier for companies that could never afford one. 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