BS: Non Smokers thread England UK

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: GUEST,sparticus
Date: 29 Jun 07 - 06:02 AM

I can't see any of you lot joining a pipe band then?

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 08:07 PM

I remember when I used to smoke in my car, from time when I'd wash the inside of the windshield (windscreen)how greasy black my cleaning cloth would become. Didn't stop me smoking, though.

I smoked for more than 25 years and while I regret the useless waste of money and the risks I took with my lungs, the part that mortifies me is how unthinking I was. I dnn't think it was arrogance, exactly- it's more that it never occurred to me that I couldn't indulge myself. After all, I had the habit... Surely everyone recognized that I couldn't help myself? *G*

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 01:35 PM

I already do, Nutty - who wants to sing in a smoky club room anyway. No problem for me, and I agree with the ban.

Some of the places I've been to will have to spend serious money to get rid of the smells that have seeped into the fabric of the building, upholstery, carpets, curtains; so you might not notice the difference straight away there, until they do refurbish and repaint. But it'll be worth it.

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: nutty
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 12:01 PM

Just think how much benefit you will get from all that exercise, George.

Every walk to the door will be a bonus

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 10:31 AM

Thanks Les - and I'll take mints first too!

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 09:38 AM

There will always be a welcome for you George, even if you have to smoke outside :-)
Les

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 09:26 AM

Standing in the Rain
(parody of Sydney Carter's original song of the same title)
George Papavgeris June 2007

(chorus)
Standing in the rain, smoking out the window
Smoking out the window every night and day
There he is again, smoking out the window
Smoking out the window in the same old way

No more smoking out the window
This you may no longer do, sir
Every public place is smoke-free
There is nowhere left for you, sir

No use opening the window
Some are lucky, you are not, sir
We are healthy men and women
And we do not want your cough, sir

No you cannot use the bathroom
No you cannot use the stable
No you are our friend no longer
For you have the smoker's label

No more stinking to high heaven
And our lungs they won't be black, sir
In this house you won't be welcome
For we're glad to see your back, sir

Wishing you a pleasant evening
We will now go back indoors, sir
And be happy that Big Brother
Missed our sins while watching yours, sir

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: GUEST,Uncleboko
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 08:50 AM

2.5 days to go, then the hideous people who smoke between every cigarette in the Galicia Spanish restaurant in Croydon will have to go outside!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Alice
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 08:49 AM

I live in Montana.

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 07:58 AM

Similar action coming in Oz.

we've had smoking restrictions in various places for decades. Smoking in Govt workplaces was banned in the late 70's, or maybe early 80's, & over the years more places have become smoke free. Clubs & Pubs are the last hangout with smokers moved to small well ventilated areas & from 1st July they will be outside the premises in special Smoking areas.

I'm a Social member of a Bowling Club as our craft groups meets weekly in the Club's restaurant, & we have often arrived at 11am to the smell of stale smoke. Builders have just put a roof over a part of the front path between the Bar & the Greens, & I assume will be adding some type of wall/windows to this shiny new roof, but we'll see when we arrive next Wednesday!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Anne Lister
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 02:45 AM

Just to say that here in Wales we've had the ban for a few months now and it's absolutely wonderful to be able to go into any pub or restaurant we want. And it's been a shock when in England to realise that's not the case (yet). Roll on the day!

Anne

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 01:58 AM

Where are you living Alice?

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Alice
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 11:59 PM

I was at a meeting with my co-workers today when the subject of smoking came up. Two in the group are ex-smokers. We were all talking about how rare it is to see people smoking, how great that you don't have to breathe second hand smoke. It has been years that we've had bans here.
Then... I told them about this thread on Mudcat and they were shocked that it has taken this long for England to ban smoking in restaurants and pubs.

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 06:24 PM

I;m going to make my house a country, i will call it Curryland.

I;m not sure how to do this, i will ask the bloke in the Post Office.

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 03:20 PM

Just thought I would re-post this from the 42 days thread.

This was Sunday 24th June 2007

Amazing

Went to the bowling Alley today with family.

They had progressively reduced the areas you can smoke in since February. The only place left was a part of the bar, which was due to be smoke free on July 1st.

However, the smoke and smell was so bad from the smokers, they brought it forward a couple of weeks and banned smoking completely.

The staff were so glad.

Lots of people were there including families with children. It was so pleasant.

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 03:11 PM

Yep, that's the one. The bloke's a tit.

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 12:24 PM

I think you mean this one BWM

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=54760&in_page_id=34

Subject: RE: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 12:12 PM

Saw on TV this morning that some dopey landlord Dahn Sarf has declared his pub to be a foreign territory by becoming the 'Emabssy' for some stoopid banana republic. What a prat.

Subject: BS: Non Smokers thread England UK
From: Rasener
Date: 27 Jun 07 - 11:45 AM

I started this thread for all you non smokers to post all the positive and nice things that you see happen after the ban comes in on July 1st 2007 in England.

What would be especially interesting is if any marked increase in trade at pubs you frequent occur becuase of the ban.

Have you now started to go to the local with your family becuase of the ban etc. Is the publican/owner becoming more accomodating to families etc.

How are publicans dealing with it.

Any funny stories.