marlene - Yeah, you're right - I would have to go "out of my way" to go outside of my apartment where someone is smoking near the gate. I would have to go out of my way to be driving at night and for someone in front of me to flick a cigarette onto my windshield so that orange sparks go flying everywhere and almost cause me to crash. I would have to go out of my way to be enjoying a nice patio lunch or dinner, and then realize I have to move because a smoker (who was seated after me) lit up a cigarette. I would have to go out of my way to be walking anywhere outside, down the sidewalk, down the street, in front of the mall... to be exposed to cigarette smoke. I didn't know I could just stay indoors where "smoking is prohibited" all the time, and never go outside where it's allowed, ever. Thank you for that obvious solution to my problem!

And nice try, equating it to drinking, but I don't drink. And even if I did, it's not the same. Any idiot who vomits from drinking (no matter where they are) has obviously abused alcohol. It wouldn't be a problem for someone drinking responsibly. I just wish certain people would smoke responsibly, away from other people like they're asked, instead of complaining about the "limited smoking areas." If you're one of those responsible people, then I don't know why you have a problem with my post. If you're not one of those people, enough said.

Swimware27 - Not sure if you read the original post, but I agree with you. It was the *smokers* who were complaining about "limited smoking areas," and when I responded with an attitude similar to yours (that they would just have to "deal with it" much like non-smokers have done all along) - they didn't like it very much. So my last post was just in response to something else they had written, not that I expect to get everything I want. Thanks for participating.

Happy cruising!!

Wow your bringing your nonsense into this forum? I thought you were a normal person with your opinions but i see your bringing your DRAMA into all the forums you enter. I'll make sure to steer clear of you Becky.. Oh and btw if i ever see you on the ship, please come by and say hello so i can blow a big puff of smoke in your sweet little face

tekel8:

Wow your bringing your nonsense into this forum? I thought you were a normal person with your opinions but i see your bringing your DRAMA into all the forums you enter. I'll make sure to steer clear of you Becky.. Oh and btw if i ever see you on the ship, please come by and say hello so i can blow a big puff of smoke in your sweet little face

Hey Wendy! I never knew you smoked! I just knew you were smoking! Huggles!

Why is my cruise counter messed up? I cruise in 5.5 days, not 4!

LOL Smitty i luv ya! I smoke very little. I can actually smoke a pack in a week. Since ive been out of work i havent smoked really anything. I usually only do it at work when im stressed. LOL or out at a bar(which i maybe went 1x in 3yrs).. Your so lucky your going on another cruise. Dam i havent even gone on my 1st one and youve done like 6.

tekel8 - What happened? I thought we had made peace? Well, just to clarify, it's not that I'm brining drama into "all" the posts - it was reading this original post "unhappy with Splendor" that led me to write "Hooray" in the first place. (So contrary to popular belief, I don't just go around searching for posts to argue about smoking. It seems all the forums, as you called it, is actually only these two ;) In any case, what you read above was in response to marlene's "dramatic" rebuttal that I must be going "out of my way" to breathe in smoke. I'm sure you, as a considerate smoker, know that isn't true. She also said that LA air is supposedly just as bad, or worse, than second hand smoke... which, as I'm sure you also know, is a ridiculous statement since no one seems to be dying from it! lol But, as I told you before, despite the facts or "dramatics" stated in my last post, I don't have a problem with polite smokers or even smokers in general. It's the ones in denial, actually trying to convince themselves and others that they're not hurting anyone because it's no worse than "smog." So I just wanted to correct her on that point by stating the facts. You are at least aware that it is hurting people, or bothering them, and are polite about it. So I hope you don't find this as a reason to change your mind about being a considerate smoker on your next cruise!

:::sigh:::

Hey....anyone wanna go for a walk?  It's a beautiful night, the stars are out, and people are starting to put their pumkins out around here.  And it seems we just need some air in here.

I'm with you Tiki Shop Girl. I got this close to just deleting my whole post from before, but I couldn't figure out how. Then I just go sucked into a whirlpool of defending myself against everyone, lol. - I wouldn't have posted it in the first place if I would've known it would go in this direction...

Happy cruising!

Can't we all just get along?  Life is too short.    Anyway back to the Splendor......awesome ship and was an awesome cruise!

Beki ,Maybe you should read this link.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2009/06/traffic-cancer-premature-birth.html

Becky, when we post most of the time it is to is to help other people be aware of things about the cruise.  When it was brought up about the smoking, it was because it is deferent on the Splendor that on any other Carnival cruise ships.  When I said security said there was no smoking where I was it was because I asked him.  The Caper states "Guest are welcome to smoke in the following areas.  The Royal Flush Casino, Grand Piano Lounge and Our House Sports Bar.  Cigar smoking is allowed in the Robusto Cigar bar located on deck 4 aft.  Smoking on the open deck is strictly prohibited except on the starboard (right) side of Deck 10 and 11.  Deck 10 aft is the most popular area to smoke."  When I asked the security officer if smoking was allowed where I was, I was on the starboard side of of deck 10.  I did not smoke there even though I knew it was listed as a smoking area.  You jumped to a conclusion because I did not elaborate on the security officer.  Because so many of us that smoke are seniors and are limited to our walking abilities, walking to the back of the ship can be difficult at times.  When you posted, you were yelling and you were rude in your post.  When you attack people you have to expect them to be angry.  Politics have no place on these posts.

marlene - You are right (no, really this time ;) lol - I had a very nice chat with Tiki Shop Girl, and she politely explained things from your (and other people's) point of view. I guess I was just tired of all the "unjustified" negative reviews about Splendor due to what seemed like one aspect, when so many other people had positive things to say - not that that was an excuse for me to go ranting and raving O:o) But I do see your point, thank you for explaining. Even though I don't smoke, and it bothers me when others do, I can see how that would be annoying for you to go to Timbuktu just to smoke! lol You are also very considerate not to smoke there, even though it was supposed to be a smoking area :) And just so you know, I apologize for being rude. I just read a lot of smokers say that Carnival had a fair smoking policy, so I couldn't figure out why so many smokers were still complaining. Everyone's situation (like yours) is different, and I see that now. If smokers are pointing out that "the smoking options are poor" than it's just to help/inform the other smokers, not to complain and insult the non-smokers and wish you could blow it in their faces! LOL and I guess that's how I took it O:-) No hard feelings...

Interesting article, Luv2cruise! Thanks for sharing... That was scary... lol. Tiki Shop Girl also pointed out some health statistics about LA's atmosphere. I guess it just wasn't a big deal to me since I just moved here about a year ago, and although it's apparently affecting us long-term, I'm usually breathing okay unless someone's smoking ;) lol - But that is bad about the atmosphere Unfortunately we don't have as much control over the use of polluting automobiles, machinery, and products (for every-day funcionality and survival), as we do over our habits.

Becky...I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of you.  *hug*

Have a beautiful day!  Pua