Drexeline Billiards is going smokefree !!!
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Way to go Bob. I love it. Eventually even the smoking patrons will learn to love it as well. Thanks again for adding another smokefree pool room in the area.
Kevin
Way to go Bob. I love it. Eventually even the smoking patrons will learn to love it as well. Thanks again for adding another smokefree pool room in the area.
Kevin
NJ in now smoke free, and it's the #1 best thing that could have happened to my overall enjoyment of the game.
I was tired of pulling dirty clothes out of the hamper, so I could stand in a choking smog of smoke. Some of the halls could not have been worse if I was in a broom closet with three smokers piled in.
I was tired of pulling dirty clothes out of the hamper, so I could stand in a choking smog of smoke. Some of the halls could not have been worse if I was in a broom closet with three smokers piled in.
9BallPaul
Banned
Marvel said:
Sorry, but I believe in the American way. Let the owner decide. Then allow the customer to decide if he minds the smoke. Why oh why do people have such a hang-up about other people's choices? Given a choice, I'd probably choose a smoke-free bar or pool room. But I want the choice made by me, not by the government. Saddens me to see what's happened to this country of ours.
And no ... I've never smoked and never would. But I do believe in freedom.
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They will soon be out of business.
9ballpaul,
first off, much respect to the Bob quote from S.H.B. One of my favorite songs ever!!!
secondly, i have to disagree. when people's health and well being is concerned (in this case, that of the pool hall staff, or restaurant staff) the government has the responsibility to look out for them. its for the same reason they mandate that there's no lead in paint, or asbestos in the schools, or driving while drunk. inhaling second hand smoke is a serious risk to others and people should have the FREEDOM to not be subjected to these dangers just because their job description calls for them to work in establishments where these products are prevalent. if its damaging to the health of others, then its oppression of well-being, not freedom that prevails.
first off, much respect to the Bob quote from S.H.B. One of my favorite songs ever!!!
secondly, i have to disagree. when people's health and well being is concerned (in this case, that of the pool hall staff, or restaurant staff) the government has the responsibility to look out for them. its for the same reason they mandate that there's no lead in paint, or asbestos in the schools, or driving while drunk. inhaling second hand smoke is a serious risk to others and people should have the FREEDOM to not be subjected to these dangers just because their job description calls for them to work in establishments where these products are prevalent. if its damaging to the health of others, then its oppression of well-being, not freedom that prevails.
I find it hard to believe really.
I was here in California when the ban went into affect and I didn't see jack as far as a decline in patrons to pool halls. Players were a little pissed who smoked that they had to go outside but they didn't stop showing up, I mean hell, it's not like they can go bowling instead and smoke there. The ban is statewide for any indoor public place. The only acception is smoking shops. I think that's why in Reno, NV the poohall there is also a smoking shop, although technically, it's next door and not right there.
Jaden.
p.s. I used to be totally against smoking bans of any kind but the more I thought about it, the more I became of the mind that it is not a persons right to force their smoke on others. It would make sense to have separate areas or for them to just go outside IMO. I know this is going to cause a shitstorm, and just know right now I'm not going to respond to any of the flaming that is sure to erupt from what I just posted.
Gregg said:
I was here in California when the ban went into affect and I didn't see jack as far as a decline in patrons to pool halls. Players were a little pissed who smoked that they had to go outside but they didn't stop showing up, I mean hell, it's not like they can go bowling instead and smoke there. The ban is statewide for any indoor public place. The only acception is smoking shops. I think that's why in Reno, NV the poohall there is also a smoking shop, although technically, it's next door and not right there.
Jaden.
p.s. I used to be totally against smoking bans of any kind but the more I thought about it, the more I became of the mind that it is not a persons right to force their smoke on others. It would make sense to have separate areas or for them to just go outside IMO. I know this is going to cause a shitstorm, and just know right now I'm not going to respond to any of the flaming that is sure to erupt from what I just posted.
What irritated me the most when WA voted to go smokeless (1/06?) was the fact that the proponents used the issue of Workers' Rights to promote their agenda. Nothing could have been further from the truth.
IMO, the owner and the public that frequents an establishment should decide if smoking is allowed... not the public that never steps one foot inside the establishment.
From an employee standpoint, if you don't like smoke, don't apply for a job at a bar or any other place that allows smoking.
IMO, the owner and the public that frequents an establishment should decide if smoking is allowed... not the public that never steps one foot inside the establishment.
From an employee standpoint, if you don't like smoke, don't apply for a job at a bar or any other place that allows smoking.
Good News Good Luck Bob
The last time I talked to Bob he said he was doing the same thing I did on March 1st. So far it hasn`t changed much at all.
And tomorrow The State will be in session again to finish deciding on the final State wide ban anyway.
highrun55
D&D Family Billiards
The last time I talked to Bob he said he was doing the same thing I did on March 1st. So far it hasn`t changed much at all.
And tomorrow The State will be in session again to finish deciding on the final State wide ban anyway.
highrun55
D&D Family Billiards
9BallPaul
Banned
cigardave said:
Same thing here in Colorado ... even though most people who work in bars smoke. It wasn't about the employees. It's about control over other people. They used the employees as pawns in their anti-tobacco game. Now they're going after multiple housing units. If you share a wall with someone, no smoking in your house. It's way, way out of hand -- and very un-American.
Well i don't smoke.
So, considering that i have been playing out of that room since a couple of months after they opened, and during some years of my youth, spent more time there then i did anywhere else, even home, I happen to think that it's been a long time coming.
It's the best thing that could have happened as far as i'm concerned.
I can't begin to describe how many times my eyes/contacts got all messed up, or my throat hurt so bad, you would have thought i was a smoker at the bar and smoked like 2 packs while trashed (my smoker friends tell me that if you smoke too much, your throat hurts), or when i went home and tried to go to sleep, only to have the girlfriend wonder what the heck was wrong with me cause i was wheezing so bad.
It is truly disgusting when you leave, and for instance it's drizzling out, and you stink like a wet ashtray and people all around you wherever you arrive at, are looking at you with that gross disgusted look on their face.
So for me, it's a no brainer, and i feel liberated in the fact that i will never have to get up and move or get pissed off cause someone either unknowingly or intentionally blew smoke in my face, or have them smoke right next to me and watch as the smoke just gravitates towards me and see me blinking and shooing it away, without ANY thoughts of moving or putting it out.
It used to get so bad in there, that during the weekly tournaments, i usually plant myself in the little nook where the public phone is simply because it's right next to the door and every time someone comes in or leaves, i get a nice gust of fresh air. I have been doing that for YEARS.
I'm almost salivating at the thought of getting to tell someone..."PUT THAT S#!% OUT!!!
As for the business side of things...
By doing this, Bob is taking a huge risk not knowing which way the customer flow will go.
There might be like a handful of "pool players" in the room and then you have the regular daytime people which is also a handful. I don't foresee anyone quitting on account of having to walk out into the arctic tundra, or the rain, or the scorching hot sun to smoke.
The business all depends on the others.
The majority of the clients are the groups of kids and families that go there, some of whom, are smokers.
So it really depends on if they are willing to hang out and have fun without lighting up.
But, i DO know of SEVERAL people who don't go in there but rather, go to OTHER poolrooms or places that just aren't as smoky as Drexeline, so i would think that it is possible that once they find out and don't have to go to those other places, that they will come around and start frequenting the room.
Only time will tell
So, considering that i have been playing out of that room since a couple of months after they opened, and during some years of my youth, spent more time there then i did anywhere else, even home, I happen to think that it's been a long time coming.
It's the best thing that could have happened as far as i'm concerned.
I can't begin to describe how many times my eyes/contacts got all messed up, or my throat hurt so bad, you would have thought i was a smoker at the bar and smoked like 2 packs while trashed (my smoker friends tell me that if you smoke too much, your throat hurts), or when i went home and tried to go to sleep, only to have the girlfriend wonder what the heck was wrong with me cause i was wheezing so bad.
It is truly disgusting when you leave, and for instance it's drizzling out, and you stink like a wet ashtray and people all around you wherever you arrive at, are looking at you with that gross disgusted look on their face.
So for me, it's a no brainer, and i feel liberated in the fact that i will never have to get up and move or get pissed off cause someone either unknowingly or intentionally blew smoke in my face, or have them smoke right next to me and watch as the smoke just gravitates towards me and see me blinking and shooing it away, without ANY thoughts of moving or putting it out.
It used to get so bad in there, that during the weekly tournaments, i usually plant myself in the little nook where the public phone is simply because it's right next to the door and every time someone comes in or leaves, i get a nice gust of fresh air. I have been doing that for YEARS.
I'm almost salivating at the thought of getting to tell someone..."PUT THAT S#!% OUT!!!
As for the business side of things...
By doing this, Bob is taking a huge risk not knowing which way the customer flow will go.
There might be like a handful of "pool players" in the room and then you have the regular daytime people which is also a handful. I don't foresee anyone quitting on account of having to walk out into the arctic tundra, or the rain, or the scorching hot sun to smoke.
The business all depends on the others.
The majority of the clients are the groups of kids and families that go there, some of whom, are smokers.
So it really depends on if they are willing to hang out and have fun without lighting up.
But, i DO know of SEVERAL people who don't go in there but rather, go to OTHER poolrooms or places that just aren't as smoky as Drexeline, so i would think that it is possible that once they find out and don't have to go to those other places, that they will come around and start frequenting the room.
Only time will tell
Never mind the smoky talk, I hope you are ready to play tohight fish man!! I am going to go early and own the table for an hour or so just to scare the bejesus out of them. I won't tell them I am not playing tonight! I want to get to Delaware this timefish on said:
Good for Bob.
It is a big step and there might be some temporary backlash but it will pass. He has a great room and he can do what he wants.
I suspect that in the end it will have been a good business move and will attract more people than it chases away.
In 15 years, smoking will be banned in every state but N.C. and maybe Virginia.
It is a big step and there might be some temporary backlash but it will pass. He has a great room and he can do what he wants.
I suspect that in the end it will have been a good business move and will attract more people than it chases away.
In 15 years, smoking will be banned in every state but N.C. and maybe Virginia.