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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #30 on: 28 February 2011, 19:52:20 »
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you die when you die and thats life, the good die young,, going in 3's, cows destroying the ozone, man made the mess and women have not clean'd it up, every thing we do destroys somthing, and scientist will say any thing if the numbers work out(or dont as they mostly do).they just want money. its not health, they are botherd about it, its money, there is more disease these days than were in the 50's,and are kids are going to pay for it, first was fire then was the smoke, so smoking is a long time running. there are just to meany people and they are all shouting at each other and getting no were, and if you believe whas been said in past we should be on mars and no food problems and no cars have space ships.,,,


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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #31 on: 28 February 2011, 21:10:44 »
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Do people really pay nearly £6 a packet?

Mine are closer to £7 pound a pack which is expensive but not as bad as the current price of my preferred smoking material.



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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #32 on: 28 February 2011, 21:26:11 »
This is a topic that really in my opinion has no end....

My Grandad smoked Park Drive all his live but didn't pass away because of smoking....

But to the question... Smoking is very expensive so why do it?

Because they perhaps want too...  the same reason we go and fill our Omega's up with fuel and the person filling up behind you with there Corsa 1.2 that does 56mpg thinks "Why on earth do they have a car with such a big engine?" :-?
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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #33 on: 28 February 2011, 21:32:52 »
somebody previously mentioned about it being the nicotine thats no good for you.

can i just point out that nicotne is actually good for you. whilst being addictive it does relax.

it is TAR that is the bad part of cigarettes. so do sa i do.... just get addicted to nicotine patches instead  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #34 on: 28 February 2011, 22:18:32 »
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This is a topic that really in my opinion has no end....

My Grandad smoked Park Drive all his live but didn't pass away because of smoking....

But to the question... Smoking is very expensive so why do it?

Because they perhaps want too...  the same reason we go and fill our Omega's up with fuel and the person filling up behind you with there Corsa 1.2 that does 56mpg thinks "Why on earth do they have a car with such a big engine?" :-?
At last a voice of reason & from a non smoker. I buy smuggled tobacco because our government have to over tax us on smoking, alcohol & petrol to recoup thier break ups.

    OK. I'll give up smoking, drinking, sell the Beastie & the Cortina to save the carbon footprint & buy a some daft leccy hybrid just to to keep you whinging idiots happy.

   Be careful what you wish for. If we all gave up what you think we should your taxes would increase bigtime as the goverment recouped from your income/council tax so stop sitting in judgement, shutup & THINK.

   I'm sick of condescending know it alls. I'm sure some of you are starting to get sick of me too if you hav'nt already.

  FINE. This forum has declined into such ridiculous posts & for me is becoming tiresome. I don't go out any more because i can't smoke & now it's here too. No wonder i hav'nt signed up for any meets this year. I don't meet such crap on my classic car forums.
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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #35 on: 28 February 2011, 22:30:34 »
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This is a topic that really in my opinion has no end....

My Grandad smoked Park Drive all his live but didn't pass away because of smoking....

But to the question... Smoking is very expensive so why do it?

Because they perhaps want too...  the same reason we go and fill our Omega's up with fuel and the person filling up behind you with there Corsa 1.2 that does 56mpg thinks "Why on earth do they have a car with such a big engine?" :-?
At last a voice of reason & from a non smoker. I buy smuggled tobacco because our government have to over tax us on smoking, alcohol & petrol to recoup thier break ups.

    OK. I'll give up smoking, drinking, sell the Beastie & the Cortina to save the carbon footprint & buy a some daft leccy hybrid just to to keep you whinging idiots happy.

   Be careful what you wish for. If we all gave up what you think we should your taxes would increase bigtime as the goverment recouped from your income/council tax so stop sitting in judgement, shutup & THINK.

   I'm sick of condescending know it alls. I'm sure some of you are starting to get sick of me too if you hav'nt already.

  FINE. This forum has declined into such ridiculous posts & for me is becoming tiresome. I don't go out any more because i can't smoke & now it's here too. No wonder i hav'nt signed up for any meets this year. I don't meet such crap on my classic car forums.

Hang on a minute Guy, pick up the toys and take a big, deep breath!

Nobody is saying that you shouldn't smoke... Just asking the question why?

I haven't answered but will now...

1) Because I want to!

2) Because I enjoy it!

3) Because I don't want to give up yet!
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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #36 on: 28 February 2011, 22:39:01 »
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At last a voice of reason & from a non smoker. I buy smuggled tobacco because our government have to over tax us on smoking, alcohol & petrol to recoup thier break ups.

    OK. I'll give up smoking, drinking, sell the Beastie & the Cortina to save the carbon footprint & buy a some daft leccy hybrid just to to keep you whinging idiots happy.

   Be careful what you wish for. If we all gave up what you think we should your taxes would increase bigtime as the goverment recouped from your income/council tax so stop sitting in judgement, shutup & THINK.

   I'm sick of condescending know it alls. I'm sure some of you are starting to get sick of me too if you hav'nt already.

  FINE. This forum has declined into such ridiculous posts & for me is becoming tiresome. I don't go out any more because i can't smoke & now it's here too. No wonder i hav'nt signed up for any meets this year. I don't meet such crap on my classic car forums.


i avoid confrontation mate. not worth it. and where does it get people anyway :)

maybe an idea for the admins would be to have a ''heated debate'' section. anyone wanting to fight could go there. anyone who just wants a chat can go to he general discussion area :)

just an idea!!!!!  :)
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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #37 on: 28 February 2011, 22:43:55 »
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At last a voice of reason & from a non smoker. I buy smuggled tobacco because our government have to over tax us on smoking, alcohol & petrol to recoup thier break ups.

    OK. I'll give up smoking, drinking, sell the Beastie & the Cortina to save the carbon footprint & buy a some daft leccy hybrid just to to keep you whinging idiots happy.

   Be careful what you wish for. If we all gave up what you think we should your taxes would increase bigtime as the goverment recouped from your income/council tax so stop sitting in judgement, shutup & THINK.

   I'm sick of condescending know it alls. I'm sure some of you are starting to get sick of me too if you hav'nt already.

  FINE. This forum has declined into such ridiculous posts & for me is becoming tiresome. I don't go out any more because i can't smoke & now it's here too. No wonder i hav'nt signed up for any meets this year. I don't meet such crap on my classic car forums.


i avoid confrontation mate. not worth it. and where does it get people anyway :)

maybe an idea for the admins would be to have a ''heated debate'' section. anyone wanting to fight could go there. anyone who just wants a chat can go to he general discussion area :)

just an idea!!!!!  :)


Not sure the Heated Debate Area is a good idea... In my opinion the General Car Chat is not a great idea this is an Omega Forum not a Skoda/Escort/BMW Forum or whatever... Creating a heated area could end up in tears for some... perhaps joining a Boxing Club maybe an idea eh??

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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #38 on: 28 February 2011, 22:45:36 »
haha yeah fair point daz... maybe a disclaimer saying that if it spills in to off-screen violence OOF wont be held responsible??  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #39 on: 28 February 2011, 22:55:03 »
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   Be careful what you wish for. ....

Sage words indeed. I used to smoke. I could have given up driving fast cars, drinking alcohol, flying gliders, etc. instead. They all risk damaging either me and/or the environment depending on who you believe.  Right now I can honestly say I don't miss smoking at all. If it had been one of the others, I know I would be pining for it big time, so, from that respect, smoking was a waste of money and an unnecessary health risk for me.

However, back to being careful what you wish for. All of the above are under threat from the increasingly prescriptive state in which we live, not to mention many other people's pastimes. Ask anyone who used to enjoy hand gun ownership, or hunting with dogs. I try (and don't always succeed) to respect the path others have chosen to take through life, even if it's not my cup of tea. You never know who'll be next up against the wall.

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« Reply #40 on: 28 February 2011, 22:56:02 »
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At last a voice of reason & from a non smoker. I buy smuggled tobacco because our government have to over tax us on smoking, alcohol & petrol to recoup thier break ups.

    OK. I'll give up smoking, drinking, sell the Beastie & the Cortina to save the carbon footprint & buy a some daft leccy hybrid just to to keep you whinging idiots happy.

   Be careful what you wish for. If we all gave up what you think we should your taxes would increase bigtime as the goverment recouped from your income/council tax so stop sitting in judgement, shutup & THINK.

   I'm sick of condescending know it alls. I'm sure some of you are starting to get sick of me too if you hav'nt already.

  FINE. This forum has declined into such ridiculous posts & for me is becoming tiresome. I don't go out any more because i can't smoke & now it's here too. No wonder i hav'nt signed up for any meets this year. I don't meet such crap on my classic car forums.


i avoid confrontation mate. not worth it. and where does it get people anyway :)

maybe an idea for the admins would be to have a ''heated debate'' section. anyone wanting to fight could go there. anyone who just wants a chat can go to he general discussion area :)

just an idea!!!!!  :)


Not sure the Heated Debate Area is a good idea... In my opinion the General Car Chat is not a great idea this is an Omega Forum not a Skoda/Escort/BMW Forum or whatever... Creating a heated area could end up in tears for some... perhaps joining a Boxing Club maybe an idea eh??

Guys a quick tempered ode bugger but cuddly on the inside  :-* :-*
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Re: Smoking is very expensive so why do it?
« Reply #41 on: 28 February 2011, 23:00:01 »
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This is a topic that really in my opinion has no end....

My Grandad smoked Park Drive all his live but didn't pass away because of smoking....

But to the question... Smoking is very expensive so why do it?

Because they perhaps want too...  the same reason we go and fill our Omega's up with fuel and the person filling up behind you with there Corsa 1.2 that does 56mpg thinks "Why on earth do they have a car with such a big engine?" :-?


The point was I didn't know how expensive a hobby it was. 15 packs is about 1 full tank full of fuel.

£6 a pack - unless it lasts all week it is a lot of money.

Where did I criticise beyond the financial side?
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« Reply #42 on: 28 February 2011, 23:03:15 »
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« Reply #43 on: 28 February 2011, 23:03:35 »
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This is a topic that really in my opinion has no end....

My Grandad smoked Park Drive all his live but didn't pass away because of smoking....

But to the question... Smoking is very expensive so why do it?

Because they perhaps want too...  the same reason we go and fill our Omega's up with fuel and the person filling up behind you with there Corsa 1.2 that does 56mpg thinks "Why on earth do they have a car with such a big engine?" :-?


The point was I didn't know how expensive a hobby it was. 15 packs is about 1 full tank full of fuel.

£6 a pack - unless it lasts all week it is a lot of money.

Where did I criticise beyond the financial side?
You did'nt. I just got on one again...sorry love!!!!! :y
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« Reply #44 on: 28 February 2011, 23:04:24 »
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This is a topic that really in my opinion has no end....

My Grandad smoked Park Drive all his live but didn't pass away because of smoking....

But to the question... Smoking is very expensive so why do it?

Because they perhaps want too...  the same reason we go and fill our Omega's up with fuel and the person filling up behind you with there Corsa 1.2 that does 56mpg thinks "Why on earth do they have a car with such a big engine?" :-?


The point was I didn't know how expensive a hobby it was. 15 packs is about 1 full tank full of fuel.

£6 a pack - unless it lasts all week it is a lot of money.

Where did I criticise beyond the financial side?
You did'nt. I just got on one again...sorry love!!!!! :y

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