Smok'em if ya Got'em

[curiouser]

Wow, that is interesting...Im always interested in laws that different states have, some are funny (this one isn't but some are)

Also, I wanted to tell you, I LOVE Your pic in your siggy, which resort was that, and was there a special occasion?

Thanks! It was at Coronado Springs last June. DBF and DBF's mother new I wanted to see what one looked like (as I'd never seen them before) and so they left Mousekeeping a nice note and an even nicer tip (I found out later!! Silly family!) and that's what we came back to!

 

[StaceyA]

Thanks! It was at Coronado Springs last June. DBF and DBF's mother new I wanted to see what one looked like (as I'd never seen them before) and so they left Mousekeeping a nice note and an even nicer tip (I found out later!! Silly family!) and that's what we came back to!

Wow awesome! You hit the mother load! lol

 

[HeatherPage]

I don't think gum is not allowed to be chewed at the parks, I think it's just not sold on property anywhere. If you walk up chompin' on gum at the turnstiles, I don't believe they'd confiscate it.

 

[C.Ann]

I don't think gum is not allowed to be chewed at the parks, I think it's just not sold on property anywhere. If you walk up chompin' on gum at the turnstiles, I don't believe they'd confiscate it.

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You're correct.. Gum chewing is allowed - but the reason they don't sell it in the parks is for the comfort of the guests.. Children in particular often drop the gum out of their mouths, miss the trash can, etc.. In order to lessen the likelihood of it ending up on someones shoes, on their pants (from sitting on a ride, sitting on the curb to watch the parade, etc.) they simply choose not to sell it on the premises.. Very smart move on their part! One less thing the guests need to worry or complain about..

 

[tn_disney_addict]

My DH is a smoker and is excellent about staying in the designated areas and being as courteous as possible...so proud of him!

That said, I have not really noticed people smoking outside of the designated areas. I observed that, for the most part, smokers respected this rule.

senecabeach, that is one BEAUTIFUL picture of Wishes! Holy cow! Did you take that?

I agree...how did you take that gorgeous picture!?!? I have a digital camera and would love for some of the dark time pics to turn out as well as that!

 

[HeatherPage]

Children in particular often drop the gum out of their mouths, miss the trash can, etc.. In order to lessen the likelihood of it ending up on someones shoes, on their pants

Not my son, he can't seem to grasp the concept that you don't swallow gum when you're done chewing it (I've let him try gum a few times - but no more). He's almost 4 but I guess he won't be able to try anymore until he's 16

 

[GoN2WDW]

...guess it's time to pull up a chair and see how this thread plays out...

 

[BethC1952]

I don't know what they will do about eating in your car, drinking a soda, putting on makeup.,....LOL

Slightly OT--I came to work this morning behind a woman who was knitting (and reading a knitting pattern) while she was driving. This is on city streets where there is traffic constantly entering and leaving the road. I'm not quite sure how she was steering...maybe her knees? Maybe this is why I gave up driving unless it's an absolute, desperate emergency. (I was in a taxi, not driving my car, while watching this woman knit!)

Beth

 

[ladysoleil]

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Who said they were a smoking, nicotine gum-chewer having a hard time finding a trash can? Assumptions are equally as bad as rationalizations.. I merely pointed out that "some" gum-chewing smokers might not care one way or the other - you know, the same ones that don't use the DSA's.. But you pretty much proved my point with your assumption - all smokers are clumped together as one, whether they follow the rules or not..

I was so, so thinking that, thank you for saying it.

Can't win, really. Smoke in the smoking area, non-smokers come over and whine about it. Can't chew Nicorette, non-smokers whine that I should, but if I do, obviously I'm some sort of trash that can't figure out how to discard a piece of gum properly.

I may smell like smoke now and then, so I suppose I should divorce my husband, stop visiting my mother, and travel in a plastic bubble so as not to offend anyone's delicate sensibilities with my lightly smoky aroma. I'll get the extra large bubble so I'll have room in here for a friend or two. It'll be great, we can roll around the MK in a giant mutant hamster ball. I wonder if the CM's would have to roll us over to the DSA to smoke, or if we could just light up inside the ball?

What's the saying about walking a mile in someone else's shoes? (Or maybe that's, come roll a mile in my bubble?)

(I probably shouldn't need to add a disclaimer that this is very, very tongue in cheek, but since it's been a bit touchy on this thread, consider it disclaimed)

 

[goofie4goofy]

I was so, so thinking that, thank you for saying it.

Can't win, really. Smoke in the smoking area, non-smokers come over and whine about it. Can't chew Nicorette, non-smokers whine that I should, but if I do, obviously I'm some sort of trash that can't figure out how to discard a piece of gum properly.

I may smell like smoke now and then, so I suppose I should divorce my husband, stop visiting my mother, and travel in a plastic bubble so as not to offend anyone's delicate sensibilities with my lightly smoky aroma. I'll get the extra large bubble so I'll have room in here for a friend or two. It'll be great, we can roll around the MK in a giant mutant hamster ball. I wonder if the CM's would have to roll us over to the DSA to smoke, or if we could just light up inside the ball?

What's the saying about walking a mile in someone else's shoes? (Or maybe that's, come roll a mile in my bubble?)

(I probably shouldn't need to add a disclaimer that this is very, very tongue in cheek, but since it's been a bit touchy on this thread, consider it disclaimed)

Smokers are not an ethnic group, not underpriviledged, not a non profit organization or group....they are people that choose to smoke cigarettes. You are not entitled to special attention because you blow smoke, which most others find offensive. I try hard to take care of myself...I certainly do not want your second hand smoke from your cigarette or from your lungs in my body. If you don't think it's a big deal read the latest news. Given the knowledge we now know about cigaretts and second hand smoke, you should have a DSA and too bad if they are inconvenient for you. Your second hand smoke has inconvenienced us for years. If you can't chew nicotine gum or tolerate a nicotine lozenge...how sad for you. It's not like you need to smoke to save your life. The joke's on you really...not only are you slowly killing and aging yourself, but think of all the time you waste by smoking, all the things you miss and all the time others have to wait for you...how long does it take to smoke a butt 5-10 minutes? The cost of a pack of cigarettes is secondary compared to the time you waste and the toll it takes on your body and your face.


So Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Breathe deep and enjoy...

 

[HeatherPage]

Originally Posted by C.Ann

Of course if you DO use the nicotine gum and it somehow ends up on someones shoe, then you're going to have to listen to all of the whining about that.. LOL

Originally Posted by goofie4goofy

Do you mean to say that as a smoker and a nicotine gum chewer, you also have a hard time finding a trash can to throw it away in?? I can see why you smoke and rationalize it, you can come up with a million excuses.

Originally posted by ladysoleil

Can't chew Nicorette, non-smokers whine that I should, but if I do, obviously I'm some sort of trash that can't figure out how to discard a piece of gum properly.

I don't think goofie4goofy was saying that smokers couldn't figure out how to throw gum away, he/she was questioning C.Ann's earlier statement above.

 

[PrincessKitty]

I was so, so thinking that, thank you for saying it.

Can't win, really. Smoke in the smoking area, non-smokers come over and whine about it. Can't chew Nicorette, non-smokers whine that I should, but if I do, obviously I'm some sort of trash that can't figure out how to discard a piece of gum properly.

I may smell like smoke now and then, so I suppose I should divorce my husband, stop visiting my mother, and travel in a plastic bubble so as not to offend anyone's delicate sensibilities with my lightly smoky aroma. I'll get the extra large bubble so I'll have room in here for a friend or two. It'll be great, we can roll around the MK in a giant mutant hamster ball. I wonder if the CM's would have to roll us over to the DSA to smoke, or if we could just light up inside the ball?

What's the saying about walking a mile in someone else's shoes? (Or maybe that's, come roll a mile in my bubble?)

(I probably shouldn't need to add a disclaimer that this is very, very tongue in cheek, but since it's been a bit touchy on this thread, consider it disclaimed)

Yikes. Smoke is offensive AND you're killing yourself. Take a heads-up from an ex-smoker and don't feel sorry for yourself because other people don't like smoke. I've walked well over a mile in your shoes.