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Re: Smoking
[Re: Hornetsgirl]
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09/27/2015 09:04 PM
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GlennA
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Smoking is pretty well frowned on most places but many have a smoking corner and a few ignore the rule unless the smoking police are around. It is such a hassle that it was one of many reasons I quit last year. I just haven't updated my avatar. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Smoking
[Re: Hornetsgirl]
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09/28/2015 12:01 PM
09/28/2015 12:01 PM
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It is illegal to smoke in any public "facility" such as bars, restaurants, stores, hotels, etc.
You may smoke outdoors but must be 50' away from any public building or any building with an open window. I believe they also banned smoking on beaches but have not personally seen any specific amendment to the law, so not sure about that.
It is not illegal to smoke on the street provided you are the required 50' away from any building.
As for pot smoking, you can expect to be arrested immediately. Depending upon the quantity in your possession, the penalties can be quite severe and could involve jail time. As already advised, you are best to stick to beer, wine or spirits while visiting.
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Re: Smoking
[Re: Hornetsgirl]
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09/29/2015 10:26 PM
09/29/2015 10:26 PM
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Until you have been on Tortola for more than a few seasons and know which way the wind blows, I would not try to buy weed from any locals. They can prey on tourists like manpot stated above. Once you don't look or act like a newbie that will change. As far as cigarettes go, I will guess that many more people on Tortola smoke weed than cigs. With that said, I have seen many people smoking both and not once seen anyone say anything about it, police or otherwise.
It's not what you've got, it's what you give, it's not the life you choose, it's the life you live.
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Re: Smoking
[Re: Teammac]
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09/29/2015 10:30 PM
09/29/2015 10:30 PM
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FYI I don't smoke cigs, never have. Don't smoke pot either. As an NHRA licensed drag racer going over 200mph on a regular basis, not only am I subject to drug testing, but I also need all of my brain cells to work. Rum and adrenaline are my personal drugs of choice.
It's not what you've got, it's what you give, it's not the life you choose, it's the life you live.
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Re: Smoking
[Re: Teammac]
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09/30/2015 06:54 AM
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Too bad it looks like this weekend at Maple Grove in Pennsylvania is going to be a washout. Many people were looking forward to the races. Seems like that track is a jinx for rain almost every year.
Island gal
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Re: Smoking
[Re: sccpm]
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09/30/2015 12:08 PM
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sccpm said: Too bad it looks like this weekend at Maple Grove in Pennsylvania is going to be a washout. Many people were looking forward to the races. Seems like that track is a jinx for rain almost every year. I think NHRA is racing in Reading this weekend? And yes rain might be an issue. We compete in the Top Dragster category in NHRA Division 7 and 6. The furthest we have traveled east was to Chicago, Joliet to be exact, to compete in the Jeg's Allstars this year. Quite a tow from Napa, California to Joliet, Illinois!!!! And on second thought I do smoke from time to time.....my 16" Hoosiers on the burnout!
It's not what you've got, it's what you give, it's not the life you choose, it's the life you live.
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Re: Smoking
[Re: sccpm]
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09/30/2015 01:00 PM
09/30/2015 01:00 PM
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sccpm said: Too bad it looks like this weekend at Maple Grove in Pennsylvania is going to be a washout. Many people were looking forward to the races. Seems like that track is a jinx for rain almost every year. Get on down to Wildwood for the racing on the beach this weekend rain or shine they say! http://www.theraceofgentlemen.com/schedule.html
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Re: Smoking
[Re: Teammac]
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09/30/2015 01:04 PM
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sccpm
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<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />Yes, Keystone Nationals this weekend and looks like they are going to run the event anyway even though we have rain predicted for the next 4 days.
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Re: Smoking
[Re: sccpm]
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09/30/2015 03:19 PM
09/30/2015 03:19 PM
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GlennA
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I don't recall when a thread has gotten THIS far off subject! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Time to close it
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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