Page 12, The Herald, Tuesday, July 24, 1979 Letter Fans A Camp Fire By Abigail Van Buren f. 1979 by Chicago Tribune-N.¥. News Synd, Inc. DEAR ABBY: A 12-year-old girl signed CAMP HATER . wrote that she was being “forced” to go to summer camp for _ two months. She said she went last year and “hated it.” Also that her parents kept telling her how “lucky” she was that they could afford to send her, but she felt as though they just wanted to get rid of her for two months, She asked you what to do, and you told her to get over her negative attitude and go. Then you added the meaningless cliche: “Most people have about as good a time as they make up their minds to have.” I disagree totally with your answer, Abby. When I was a boy, my parents made me go to summer camp. I hated it at first, although later IE learned to like it. The mistake my parents made was in sending me too young. I was only 8 when I was sent away for two whole months. If they had waited until I was 10, I would have loved it. Please print this. : ; : ME IN MILWAUKEE DEAR ME: My mail is running overwhelmingly against me and in favor of the CAMP HATER. Read on: DEAR ABBY: I am an old camp counselor, so I believe CAMP HATER when she said she thought her parents were trying to get rid of her for two months. That's the feeling a lot of my camp-haters had; alter meeting their parents, I had to agree with the kids. Sending kids to camp for two months as first-year campers is unwise. They should be sent to a camp closer to home for a week to see how they get along. ‘GRANDMA IN AHAHEIM DEAR ABBY: Are you and your twin sister competitive? CURIOUS IN CANADA DEAR CURIOUS: Certainly, Everyone who pursues a career would like to be No. 1. ~ I think Avie deserved a pat on the back for trying harder, but I'd rather be Hertz. : DEAR ABBY: One of our co-workers {I'll call: her Pam) recently moved into a‘hew home: Twa other co-workers (I'll them Mary and Donna) who are Pam's best friends decided ' to surprise her with a housewarming gift from "The Office ang. Without consulting anyone in the office, Mary and Donna bought an expensive lamp, signed all the co-workers’ names on the card, the collected from everyone in the office to pay lor it I kicked in my share because I didn’t want to start anything. But 1 was so mad I could have bitten a nail in half. 1 appreciated Mary and Donna wanting to surprise Pam, but not at my expense. Did I do the right thing? I certainly don't feel any better. MAD IN GREENWOOD DEAR MAD: No. I think you should have told Mary and Donna that because you weren't consulted beforehand, and gave no one permission to sign your name on the card, you owed nobody anything. And, furthermore, if and when you decide to warm Pam's house, you'll do it your way. Problems? You'll feel better if you get them off your cheat. For a personal reply write to Abby, Box 69700, Los Angeles, Cal. 90069. Please enclose stamped, self-addressed envelope. Your Individual Horoscope — Frances Drake ARIES vy aye (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) The power of persuasion ig at your disposal, whether used in creative activity or in sharing thoughts with romantic interest. - Bacar TAURUS (Apr, 20 to May 20) Minor problems at home may be the catalyst in arriving at an important domestic decision, Talks with family members bring good results. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) ue” Rely on your natura! facility with words to get your point across, Downplay ego, and contact others by phone or mail. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) ec Sidestep dubious financial tactics. A reasonable ap- proach should lead to financial gain. Get in toudh with those important to security. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) RQ Let friends know where you stand on important issues. In community projects, let your leadership ahilitles come to the fore. Be counted. . mp ‘Sy VIRGO | (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A green light for research projects, You'll accomplish more behind-the-scenes than -up front re career projects. Complete tasks. : LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Share inner thoughts with friends. Joining others at a cultural event should lead to stimulating talk. Re-evaluate affairs of dependents, _ ‘SCORPIO : : (Oct. 23 to Nav. 21) MAE Friends may be helpful re career goals, Important talks with superiors indicated. Let them know ‘of your future hopes and plans. ; SAGITTARIUS of, ee (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) _ Confusion about academic interests and publishing ventures clears'up after a talk with advisers. Get in touch with agents and publicists. . CAPRICORN (Dee. 22 to Jan. 19) Wink You can raise capital now. Important discussiona. with businessmen could lead to cash advances. Business interests afar pay off, AQUARIUS ~~ (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18} *~* TE you don't know where you stand in a romantic situation, now’s the time for an ex- change of thoughts. Clarify aims and objectives, HEX PISCES (Feb, 19 to Mar. 20) Talks with co-workers are productive, Discuss ways of improving office efficiency. If you take extra work home, give it full attention. YOU BORN TODAY are naturally drawn to public life. 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