I was going merrily along for 20 years as a 1 & 1/2 pack a day smoker until, about three years ago, my breathing felt kind of restricted. Went to the doc, was sent for tests and it came back that I have a mild case of emphysema. I stopped immediately, went to nic gum and weaned off that slowly over about 6 months. Was much easier than I thought it would be.
I personally think the smoking is best taken out of doors but it`s up to the establishment to decide if they want to allow it or not. If they do then I can visit there or choose not to. I can also move if a smoker sits next to me. I do not expect them to move as they are within the rules of the place. It`s allowed. I suppose it is up to the non-smokers that are bothered by the smoke to convince the owners that allowing smoking inside is not in their best financial interest, that it costs them more customers than it gains. Assuming this is even true in the Gulch. It may not be... I do know that where I live in the U.S., smoking sections in restaurants are pretty much a thing of the past, and this as smokers become more and more of a minority. If anyone is interested in quitting I`d be glad to offer support. Just private message me.
