Looks like the price of cigarettes is about to rocket.

[fred]

Your starting to sound like a politician.

Too right!!.
Is there no where left to hide from these do gooders?

[lastlid]

Too right!!.
Is there no where left to hide from these do gooders?

The Philippines?

[Arthur Little]

I appear to have got rather bogged down with this subject matter. It would seem fitting, therefore, for me to clarify my own stance in such a "knotty" debate.

I have smoked since the age of 17 - a pipe, MAINLY - and continue to do so because I actually ENJOY it!

Admittedly, too ... I restrict myself to one - yes, ONE - *cigarette per day (which I also enjoy!) immediately following my evening meal, by treating *it in much the same way as those men with a penchant for "after dinner cigars" (which, I'm NOT particularly fond of!) might.

I am, of course, essentially a 'pipe man', as many of our regulars here are aware. But, I consider myself a light to moderate [unintentional pun] smoker who COULD - and has - quit on several occasions whenever financial [or other] exigencies dictate. Moreover, I confine my pipesmoking to the smallest of 3 bedrooms - which, years ago, while living alone, I converted into a study - wherein my computer is housed.

Some would say I'm a lucky man in this respect. And I'd be the first to agree.

And, at this juncture, I'd hasten to assure WHOEVER it may concern, that there is NO WAY I'd smoke in front of young children. Just as you wouldn't condone it ... neither would I ! Nor would I even dream of in other peoples' homes unless specifically invited! Indeed, I [very] rarely smoke outside, nowadays ... often abstaining for hours on end. I simply DO NOT relish giving up the habit for the rest of my days, however.

End of story.

[lastlid]

I appear to have got rather bogged-down with this subject matter. It would seem fitting, therefore, for me to clarify my own stance in such a "knotty" debate.

I have smoked since the age of 17 - a pipe, MAINLY - and continue to do so because I actually ENJOY it!

Admittedly, too ... I restrict myself to one - yes, ONE - *cigarette per day (which I also enjoy!) immediately following my evening meal, by treating *it in much the same way as those men with a penchant for "after-dinner cigars" (which, I'm NOT particularly fond of!) might.

I am, of course, essentially a 'pipe man', as many of our regulars here are aware. But, I consider myself a light to moderate [unintentional pun] smoker who could - and has - quit on several occasions whenever financial [or other] exigencies dictate. Moreover I confine my pipesmoking to the smallest of 3 bedrooms - which, years ago, while living alone, I converted into a study - wherein my computer is housed.

And, at this juncture, I would hasten assure WHOEVER it may concern, that there is NO WAY I'd smoke in front of young children. Just as you wouldn't condone it ... neither would I! Nor would I even dream of in other peoples' homes unless specifically invited! Indeed, I [very] rarely smoke outside, nowadays ... often abstaining for hours on end. I simply DO NOT relish giving up the habit for the rest of my days, however.

End of story.

[bigmarco]

I appear to have got rather bogged down with this subject matter. It would seem fitting, therefore, for me to clarify my own stance on such a "knotty" debate.

I have smoked since the age of 17 - a pipe, MAINLY - and continue to do so because I actually ENJOY it!

Admittedly, too ... I restrict myself to one - yes, ONE - *cigarette per day (which I also enjoy!) immediately following my evening meal, by treating *it in much the same way as some men with a penchant for "after dinner cigars" (which, I'm NOT particularly fond of!) might.

I am, of course, essentially a 'pipe man', as many of our regulars here are aware. But, I consider myself a light to moderate [unintentional pun] smoker who COULD - and has - quit on several occasions whenever financial [or other] exigencies dictate. Moreover, I confine my pipesmoking to the smallest of 3 bedrooms - which, years ago, while living alone, I converted into a study - wherein my computer is housed.

Some would say I'm a lucky man in this respect. And I'd be the first to agree.

And, at this juncture, I'd hasten to assure WHOEVER it may concern, that there is NO WAY I'd smoke in front of young children. Just as you wouldn't condone it ... neither would I ! Nor would I even dream of in other peoples' homes unless specifically invited! Indeed, I [very] rarely smoke outside, nowadays ... often abstaining for hours on end. I simply DO NOT relish giving up the habit for the rest of my days, however.

End of story.

Good for Arthur and may I suggest that the nearly years of smoking doesn't appear to have slowed your brain down as was suggested in an earlier post. Far from it , you appear as sharper than most.

[Arthur Little]

Good for Arthur and may I suggest that the nearly 51 years of smoking doesn't appear to have slowed your brain down as was suggested in an earlier post.

Nice of you to say so, Marco ...

...tbh ... I find the pipe aids my concentration and helps keep me focussed.

[lastlid]

This appears to be a pro smokers thread. You can pat each other on the back as much as you like, it won't change anything.

[Arthur Little]

This appears to be a pro smokers thread. You can pat each other on the back as much as you like, it won't change anything.

I wouldn't go as far as to say that exactly ... the fact remains, most of the respondents to this thread DON'T smoke ... but, regardless, nobody - but NOBODY - appreciates being told by "know-alls" and/or would be "do-gooders" how to conduct their lives. Understandably, it gets up peoples' noses - smokers and non-smokers alike (and more effectively than any plume of smoke is capable of doing - irrespective of HOW logical the argument or well-intentioned the motive(s).

I mean ... ... surely even you MUST realise that by now!

[fred]

The Philippines?

Yes ..but unfortunately they plague the internet.

Arthur..Glad you are still able to enjoy a smoke in your own home but Im certain that there are busy body dogooder nurse maids somewhere right now plotting to remove even that simple pleasure from you...
They are busy gathering statistics and lies to use against you in the near future as we speak. For your own good..Of course!!

[lastlid]

Yes ..but unfortunately they plague the internet.

Arthur..Glad you are still able to enjoy a smoke in your own home but Im certain that there are busy body dogooder nurse maids somewhere right now plotting to remove even that simple pleasure from you...
They are busy gathering statistics and lies to use against you in the near future as we speak. For your own good..Of course!!

If by the expression "do gooder" you mean protecting the unborn and children then so be it. Guilty as charged.

[fred]

If by the expression "do gooder" you mean protecting the unborn and children then so be it. Guilty as charged.

What are you talking about now?

[lastlid]

What are you talking about now?

Protecting those that have no choice but to inhale someone else's smoke.

[bigmarco]

Protecting those that have no choice but to inhale someone else's smoke.

Hmm we're getting a bit high and mighty here Lid. I can understand having just had a baby you wish to protect the little one and yet by your own admission you had 2 children with a woman who smoked like a chimney.......What was the difference

[fred]

Protecting those that have no choice but to inhale someone else's smoke.

Smokers that I know would never smoke in my house as there are kids in the house and its house rules anyway.. They smoke on the exterior balcony with an ice cold beer.
I dont need legislation to educate and force me to act in a way that is purely common sense...Very irritating.

[fred]

We had a British ex smoker complaining about excessive smoke in my mates bar just the other day... My mate barred him!!
I love it here.