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Absolutely agree with what you've written, tipp!
The climate here, and the different length of time given for lunch breaks, are critical factors.
We have no balconies to speak of in this country. I would love it to be a bit more Cote d'Azur in so many ways. and being warm at night... being comfortable outdoors... would be top of the list.
We NEVER get that sexy Mediterranean heat here. We might get it for the odd day but the heat doesn't linger... I miss that.
On the radio this morning has been much criticism of the longer pub opening hours in the UK and the fact that a European "cafe culture" hasn't come about in the UK.
I think there is more provision for outdoor eating, drinking and smoking, but on a typical day like today in South-East Kent, it's grey and cold yet again. It's not conducive to smoking outdoors.
I do think we have to be determined to smoke where we can when we want to. I am quite confident about this now and feel good when I do it.
I am cautious not to be antisocial about it - and I detest stupid fussmakers.
But I think walking around with a significant cigar on the go - I'm serious about this - is a form of Cuban benediction to bystanders.
Those in the slipstream are the privileged!
Originally posted by Robusto
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The climate here, and the different length of time given for lunch breaks, are critical factors.
We have no balconies to speak of in this country. I would love it to be a bit more Cote d'Azur in so many ways. and being warm at night... being comfortable outdoors... would be top of the list.
We NEVER get that sexy Mediterranean heat here. We might get it for the odd day but the heat doesn't linger... I miss that.
On the radio this morning has been much criticism of the longer pub opening hours in the UK and the fact that a European "cafe culture" hasn't come about in the UK.
I think there is more provision for outdoor eating, drinking and smoking, but on a typical day like today in South-East Kent, it's grey and cold yet again. It's not conducive to smoking outdoors.
I do think we have to be determined to smoke where we can when we want to. I am quite confident about this now and feel good when I do it.
I am cautious not to be antisocial about it - and I detest stupid fussmakers.
But I think walking around with a significant cigar on the go - I'm serious about this - is a form of Cuban benediction to bystanders.
Those in the slipstream are the privileged!
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