[jmaccallum]

Originally Posted by BlackHarley

Pot smell sure beats those stinky gasoline golf carts...Oh boy, here we go!

Haha! Was waiting for that one!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by jmaccallum

Haha! Was waiting for that one!

Really? 🤔

[DrMack]

I was merely looking for some ideas. The smell is bad daily sometimes it comes in several times a day. Perhaps calling the police is my only recourse. I agree with minding my own business, but I shouldn’t have to endure the smell continuously going into my lanai. That makes it my business. I like to leave our sliders open, I shouldn’t have to avoid my own areas in my own home.

[Driller703]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

Maybe put out a bunch of wind chimes on your lanai to scare them back to smoking indoors?

Ooooooo! I can’t stand the constant wind chimes! Noticing it more with the snow birds returning. Thinking of calling the police!
(Sarcasm)

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by BlackHarley

Pot smell sure beats those stinky gasoline golf carts...Oh boy, here we go!

Does anyone know where I can purchase some incense that replicates the wonderful smell of someone smoking a joint while driving their gas golf cart through a tunnel?

[ElDiabloJoe]

Not saying this isn't a lot of effort to be vindictive, but some might be tempted to get powerful fan from Home Depot and blow it toward the offending residence. Then, in front of the fan, put a paper sack full of accumulated dog waste. Finally, light said sack on fire and go back inside for a while. Repeat every time you notice the offending aroma.

Maybe a clue will be gotten.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

A lot of people around here won’t read the New York Times because they think it has a liberal bias, but it published a long article in October about the results of a number of solid research studies about the dangers of smoking marijuana. For example, lots of frequent users have a lot of problems with nausea. The editorial staff then published a column against national legalization. I was pro-legalization, though I don’t plan to use it, but I changed my mind and voted against it.
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Interesting article, thanks for mentioning it.

As I read it I noticed that many of the people who reported having problems were what I would consider to be very heavy users. Not once a week or once in a while but 20 days out of the month if not every day. The problems seemed to be a surprise to the authors of the article but should they be? Would the authors be just as surprised if someone who was drunk 20 days out the month or all day every day had health problems?

Perhaps the health problems aren't due to simple marijuana use, perhaps the health problems are due to overuse and abuse. And yes, some will be adversely affected by even a little marijuana use just as some are adversely affected by a little gluten or a little peanut dust or a little alcohol.

We really need to see a controlled study to determine whether moderate use of marijuana causes health problems, how much marijuana use will cause health problems, and whether any health problems are lessened with marijuana use. Anecdotal evidence says some health problems are minimized and the NYT article gives some reason to believe that daily marijuana use can lead to health problems but we really need more and better information.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Interesting article, thanks for mentioning it.

As I read it I noticed that many of the people who reported having problems were what I would consider to be very heavy users. Not once a week or once in a while but 20 days out of the month if not every day. The problems seemed to be a surprise to the authors of the article but should they be? Would the authors be just as surprised if someone who was drunk 20 days out the month or all day every day had health problems?

Perhaps the health problems aren't due to simple marijuana use, perhaps the health problems are due to overuse and abuse. And yes, some will be adversely affected by even a little marijuana use just as some are adversely affected by a little gluten or a little peanut dust or a little alcohol.

We really need to see a controlled study to determine whether moderate use of marijuana causes health problems, how much marijuana use will cause health problems, and whether any health problems are lessened with marijuana use. Anecdotal evidence says some health problems are minimized and the NYT article gives some reason to believe that daily marijuana use can lead to health problems but we really need more and better information.

Breathing anything combustible is not healthy, whether it's cigarettes, cigars, or a joint. If you have ever smoked weed out of a pipe you will know it's a weekly chore scraping resin and tar buildup up, otherwise it becomes a gooey mess. If one has to use it daily, edibles would be a healthier choice.

[MplsPete]

Just a thought . . . I have heard some cannabis strains stink more than others. You could research what strains don't stink, then buy some seeds (widely available online, purportedly legal to sell and buy) grow some and gift it to annoying neighbor. Since that stuff can cost $3000 a pound, your neighbor might be grateful. And you could be the star of the driveway parties.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by DrMack

I was merely looking for some ideas. The smell is bad daily sometimes it comes in several times a day. Perhaps calling the police is my only recourse. I agree with minding my own business, but I shouldn’t have to endure the smell continuously going into my lanai. That makes it my business. I like to leave our sliders open, I shouldn’t have to avoid my own areas in my own home.

I understand your angst.
But.
I would go one more time and speak with the neighbor and tell him what you will do regarding calling the police.
You put the ball back in his court, ie. smoke in the house, or accept a visit from the police.
I don't know what the police will or can do about the situation, but going straight into report mode without a final warning, could open a bigger can of worms.
JMO.
Good luck.

[ScottPull]

Originally Posted by frayedends

It's an interesting analogy. I still drink on the weekends. Most people I know drink occassionally. Sure there are alcoholics. But in my experience the pot smokers are much more likely to smoke all day every day. I realize this is anecdotal based on my experience alone. But every pot smoker I know (and I know a lot more now that it's legal here) smokes every day. I've only known 1 person to be a full blown daily drinking alcoholic that was close to me in my entire life.

I come from a family of several alcoholics. Alcohol can be really bad. Proven to destroy your body and mind. Probably not so much if done in moderation, just like pot. I do gummies but don't overdo it. It's much better for me than alcohol, my body let's me know that. No hangovers, dehydration Bad liver, etc.

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by Ptmcbriz

I feel for you. Many times I’ve been in our pool relaxing and all the sudden smell the horrible skunk smell from our next door neighbor. Our neighbors across the street have even smelled it. It happens quite frequently. What do I do? Absolutely nothing. As frustrating as it is, if he wants to sit on his lanai and smoke he has a right to do that. I can either go inside or ignore it and continue enjoying my pool.

Perhaps go hang out with your neighbor. You just might learn something.

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by DrMack

I was merely looking for some ideas. The smell is bad daily sometimes it comes in several times a day. Perhaps calling the police is my only recourse. I agree with minding my own business, but I shouldn’t have to endure the smell continuously going into my lanai. That makes it my business. I like to leave our sliders open, I shouldn’t have to avoid my own areas in my own home.

Of course you could go join your neighbor. See what all the fuss is about. You may be surprised.

[GoldenBoy]

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoy

My Chihuahua loves the little flags, he used to 'water' as many as he could manage.
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That is not funny, and if you let your dog do that, you are a bad neighbor. Jmho?

Flags on the ground, low enough to be targets for a Chihuahua are a problem.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by MplsPete

Just a thought . . . I have heard some cannabis strains stink more than others. You could research what strains don't stink, then buy some seeds (widely available online, purportedly legal to sell and buy) grow some and gift it to annoying neighbor. Since that stuff can cost $3000 a pound, your neighbor might be grateful. And you could be the star of the driveway parties.

It’s illegal to grow at home in Florida, even with a Medical card. They can’t tax what you produce yourself.