What do you do (when not posting)? - Page 6

strandinthewind · #76 01-07-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

I see your point, but i kind of don't agree. Also, I like the going outside thing. everyone pops outside, there's people to chat with...

Also, I like that then, more non smoking and smoking people will be in the same bars..

But also i think smoke is so dangerous, especially the level it gets to when people are drinking, that it's kind of like having tear gas/no tear gas bars to have smoking/non smoking bars. It is a bit of PC thuggery, but, just because smoking is one of 2 very dangerous legal drugs. (the other being alcohol). I mean, we don't have crack/no crack bars, or heroin/no heroin bars.

Hopefully someone will be able to discern my point - I just woke up...

oops, and sorry about the threadjack.

LOL - you are fine

I just think about the people in my building that complained because people (not me - I do not smoke at work - it really is just a weekend thing and not even that often) were smoking like 50 yards from the door, they were going to get cancer that very day with the three seconds of exposure from 50 yards away. That type of tommyrot deserves a

amber · #77 01-07-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

LOL - you are fine

I just think about the people in my building that complained because people (not me - I do not smoke at work - it really is just a weekend thing and not even that often) were smoking like 50 yards from the door, they were going to get cancer that very day with the three seconds of exposure from 50 yards away. That type of tommyrot deserves a

true.

But i'm sure (well, not sure, but) you would think that in the close quarters of a bar, etc, it's way dif.

strandinthewind · #78 01-07-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tower

I agree with everything that you said. Banning smoking is p.c. thuggery. The only one I agree with is on commercial airlines because there is absolutely no escape from it with all the recycled air.

I despise smoking- it reeks and is nazzty as all hell. However, if a restaurant were to allow smoking in every corner of it's establishment I just wouldn't patronize them.

Smoking on a plane is just about the grossest thing I can thing of

same for a hotel room - though I have done both

BTFLCHLD · #79 01-07-2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

ha, i'm already running late for work...I wish! lol. on to the shower!!!!

DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA

strandinthewind · #80 01-07-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

true.

But i'm sure (well, not sure, but) you would think that in the close quarters of a bar, etc, it's way dif.

Totally

DeeGeMe · #81 01-07-2005, 01:52 PM

I'm a researcher and writer who works with non-profits and school districts. I write grant proposals that create afterschool programs and early childhood education programs and similar programs for low-income, or otherwise disadvantaged children. I work from home and I'm on the internet almost constantly doing research or actual writing for various projects so I log a lot of time in from of the computer. And I take "mental health" breaks to check out The Ledge (and Ebay).

dissention · #82 01-07-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I flip flop on this one. I think if a bar wants to allow its patrons to smoke, they should be allowed. I think if they want to prohibit it, it should be prohibited. I think that way if you do not want to go to a smoking bar you do not have to go - no one has a constitutional right to a smoke free bar

This fits in with my "get the govt. out my personal life" thing"

I do have to say though, it is not horrendous to have to go outside to smoke and it does make the juke joint's atmosphere (all of it) MUCH better.

Also, I get that second hand smoke is bad and all of that, but if it is that bad for you then do not go. The problem is with the work staff - but there again, get another job

Hopefully, this post will not encite Strand hate

But don't forget, no one has a constitutional right to a bar that permits smoking, either.

Emmeline · #83 01-07-2005, 01:56 PM

I work in a toy store. Gotta love it

Yu-Gi-Oh and Bob the builder and Lotta littles and what's their names all day long...Will start studying on Jan 24 though, part time.

~Emma~

GateandGarden · #84 01-07-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

(not me - I do not smoke at work - it really is just a weekend thing and not even that often)

I'm wondering about this. I have a friend who smokes occasionally, only when she's writing. She says it helps her to write. How does one only smoke occasionally and never become addicted? I have never done it, so I have no clue whatsoever.

½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ® · #85 01-07-2005, 02:08 PM

I might as well admit it. When I’m not posting I pick my nose.

dissention · #86 01-07-2005, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

LOL - you are fine

I just think about the people in my building that complained because people (not me - I do not smoke at work - it really is just a weekend thing and not even that often) were smoking like 50 yards from the door, they were going to get cancer that very day with the three seconds of exposure from 50 yards away. That type of tommyrot deserves a

Keep in mind that it's a matter of consideration and common decency. No one should be forced to endure second-hand smoke anywhere, it's a health issue. People should have enough manners to take it outside when they're in a restaurant or a bar. We don't **** where we eat (hopefully), so we shouldn't smoke where we eat, either.

golden braid · #87 01-07-2005, 02:16 PM

I'm working. Teaching lessons, riding horses. Being outside at the barn with the horses is my favorite thing to do.

ryan8472 · #88 01-07-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

Keep in mind that it's a matter of consideration and common decency. No one should be forced to endure second-hand smoke anywhere, it's a health issue. People should have enough manners to take it outside when they're in a restaurant or a bar. We don't **** where we eat (hopefully), so we shouldn't smoke where we eat, either.

Ugh, my mom smokes, and we always make her go outside. Not only is it unhealthy for her AND us, but it stinks up the house, and leave nasty stains all over the ceiling and walls. I could puke thinking about it....