Mainecoons Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Daniel, you can't make everyone happy in this world. The law is clear about smoking inside a restaurant and you simply need to comply with it. The very great majority of people do not smoke these days, most smokers are willing to forgo the habit for a few hours in return for a good meal, and many, including us, will not patronize restaurants that ignore the law and permit indoor smoking. It's your restaurant and your call. You can chose to ignore these facts and accept the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Daniel: Blunt question: Are you banning smoking inside your restaurant, or not? There is no "solution" that will make everybody happy. Laws seldom do, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Habacht Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 A restaurant owner who decides or tries to decide what will make everyone happy and then choses to try to please a minority, smokers, parents with ill-behaved children, pets that think they are human, loud drunks, people who need to yell while on cell phones, etc, usually winds up selling off their equipment in less than a year....after selling off the equipment that owner usually keeps one ashtray for old times sake. Even the best hamburgers won't sell to the people that decide not to patronize you. You should hold out for what you believe in....don't give in....there are always other towns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 But that is the question: What does Daniel believe in, in this case? Telling people there is room for 3000 is just dodging the question, since there are no restaurants in this area with that kind of INDOORf seating. Sounds like he meant the great outdoors. Swell idea in this weather. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owner Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 it was a joke because so many people have looked at the site its all in fun but i still have canvas left from my old place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 So, what's the real deal, all joking aside. Smoking inside, or not? It doesn't matter to me, since smoking outside is fine according to the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 it was a joke because so many people have looked at the site its all in fun but i still have canvas left from my old place Figured it was, now how about answering the question: Do you allow smoking inside your restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I just had a thought: I'll bet the 'owner' still smokes, himself, and realizes that he will be unable to smoke in his own establishment, even when it is closed; as it will leave the smell behind and he'll still lose business and also risk being reported, in which case, the fuzz will have to respond and fine him. Most of us have suffered through the quitting process, with or without the impetus of a heart attack or other event, but we managed. Now, maybe it is his turn; for the sake of his business' success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica40 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Geez, alright, we get it....you don't like smoking in restaurants....then don't go there! Can we stop beating up a local restaurant that is trying very hard to make a new go of it?! You've said your piece, move on! And before you attack, I am a former smoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Geez, alright, we get it....you don't like smoking in restaurants....then don't go there! Can we stop beating up a local restaurant that is trying very hard to make a new go of it?! You've said your piece, move on! And before you attack, I am a former smoker. I think that you are loosing sight of the fact that its a "meet & greet" event and non smokers want to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hey, why not smoke in the place? There's no law against it, is there? Or is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica40 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 No, have not lost sight of it, and I think with Dan being aware of the issue he will undoubtedly go out of his way to make everyone comfortable - give him a chance is all I'm saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica40 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 And yes Gringal it is the law, as it is the law not to have pets in restaurants and stores....does everyone comply? That is my last word on the issue...let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelperGuy Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hey, why not smoke in the place? There's no law against it, is there? Or is there? Truly Laughing Out Loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley's Ghost Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 No, have not lost sight of it, and I think with Dan being aware of the issue he will undoubtedly go out of his way to make everyone comfortable - give him a chance is all I'm saying. Maybe so, but so far he has not responded to direct questions as to his smoking policy. Actually his responses resemble a politician dodging a question on Meet the Press. So in the interests of fairness, I'll ask again: "Will you follow the law and not allow smoking inside in your restaurant, or are you planning to continue to allow smoking inside the Thirsty Turtle?" Answers such as I'm planning on making everyone happy do not address the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Maybe so, but so far he has not responded to direct questions as to his smoking policy. Actually his responses resemble a politician dodging a question on Meet the Press. So in the interests of fairness, I'll ask again: "Will you follow the law and not allow smoking inside in your restaurant, or are you planning to continue to allow smoking inside the Thirsty Turtle?" Answers such as I'm planning on making everyone happy do not address the issue. Orrrr, maybe he'll allow smoking inside, and make some of us very happy campers. Let's face facts, even if only 12 per cent of people here smoke, and winter is pretty well nigh upon us, a nice cozy place where we can smoke inside would be a welcome change to the politically correct and sterile no smoking joints around here. Figure out for yourself just how many restaurants there are here, how many smokers, then you do the math. Like Rev Immigrant, I like smoking, and plan to continue, unmolested by the brainwashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RevImmigrant Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you for your support, Cracker. I will not be intimidated by the anti-smokers and will avoid them and the restaurants that do not provide a smoking area. Most of my friends smoke too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thank you for your support, Cracker. I will not be intimidated by the anti-smokers and will avoid them and the restaurants that do not provide a smoking area. Most of my friends smoke too. De nada Rev, we're in this thing together. Super advertisement for the Thirsty Turtle, and it's freeeeeeee, just like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solajijic Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Unfortunately we will have to bow out. Not over the smoke but the music. I am more interested in moving around and talking to people and just find it unpleasant to hold a conversation over the sound system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RevImmigrant Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Solajijic, I agree with you on the music. It's difficult to carry on a conversation with loud music. Unfortunately, here music seems to come in one of three volumes: loud, extremely loud and loud enough to hear in warm, sunny Novosibirsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 sunny Novosibirsk. That's a beaut! I'm with you on the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbob Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I can promise you the music will not be too loud. D. J. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I can promise you the music will not be too loud. D. J. Bob Can you promise that the owner will follow the law and not allow smoking inside his restaurant, too? (I notice that this question has been asked several times and owner has avoided answering it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Personally, I don't care how other people live their lives unless they are blowing their smoke in my breathing area or drunk driving where I'm walking. It's about being considerate of our fellow humans. Bookworms make good neighbors. They're quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyn2 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 We went there on Tues night. Two people got the steak and probably would not get it again, but the shrimp and chicken fijitas were big hits. We were the only customers on Tues night, but I'm assuming they are busier on other nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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