Quote Originally Posted by Ropey View Post
Yeah I didn't think my post would generate that emotional a response. Bringing your own sticks to a B&M Just my little fantasy of a lounge I'd pay to join. My fantasy cigar lounge would be dark wood, no televisions, with guys reading or playing cards or other quiet activity. You'd pay a monthly fee but wouldn't be required to purchase anything else. Would be a great place to relax, maybe get some work done while smoking. Kind of like the old gentlemen's clubs of yore.
Where do I sign up for this little slice of heaven ??? LOL

Absolutely no lounges around me - a 90 min drive to the closest. No smoking in any bars, restaurants or clubs here in NY state.
So basically outside, car and home are my options, and thankfully I have one room I can smoke in at home !

I have always wondered if a group of smokers (I'd even take the pipers and cig guys) got together and rented a space to smoke and relax if (a) it would be legal and (b) it could work. Of course the dynamics of the people will determine whether it will work of not.......

I know that if there are any employees it is not legal here in NY state, but if everyone is a volunteer and "member".......

Say 5-10 guys/gals toss in and rent a loft or garage and it's basically a clubhouse, or one lucky bastid has the extra space and offers to use it (with contributions / donations to help offset the costs). I know there are motorcycle clubs around here that have clubhouses - don't know how they finance or if they are allowed smoking rights but this seems to be along the lines of what you are thinking also @Ropey

Anyone ever heard of this being done anywhere ?