[chachacha]

hi lynn,

i hope you get some replies as i know you are a wonderful person, funny, resilient! i don't know if VillagesPL was kidding but i think that might be a good idea! am so glad you found someone except that now i never see you any more!!

[Wandatime]

My husband and I used to smoke but we both quit about three years ago. However, we have friends who smoke and don't mind being around them as long as it is outside. Don't mind having a drink or two, either. So, I guess you got a couple of potential friends right here!

[2BNTV]

Host a driveway neighborhood party, by putting flyers at your postal station.
It would be a BYOB, and something to share, so your effort, would be minimal.

Hopefully, there will be some people who have similar likes.

[Vernster]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Quit smoking.

Usually I like your comments and suggestions. However, I find this to be a rather rude response.
If you have ever smoked you can appreciate how difficult it is to quit.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by Vernster

Usually I like your comments and suggestions. However, I find this to be a rather rude response.
If you have ever smoked you can appreciate how difficult it is to quit.

The o.p. asked for suggestions with the words, "Any suggestions?"

Suggestions have been made as requested.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

The o.p. asked for suggestions with the words, "Any suggestions?"

Suggestions have been made as requested.

That's disingenuous. Know darn well that's not what she meant.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by CFrance

That's disingenuous. Know darn well that's not what she meant.

Below is what I suggested in post number 5, and there was nothing disingenuous about it.

The o.p. asked for suggestions twice, and did not say "tell me only what I want to hear."

Hence, some responses did not meet everyone's PC standard...but the o.p. took it in stride by saying "I am who I am." I'm sure people respect her for that and more.

Maybe this is because the answer seems obvious. Try going to the outdoor bars where people are smoking, sit near them, order a drink, and start a conversation.

Or host a neighborhood BYO driveway party with smoking section

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[DougB]

By smoking, is the OP referring to cigarettes?

[jblum315]

Originally Posted by DougB

By smoking, is the OP referring to cigarettes?

Surely you can't be implying that some people in TV smoke something other than tobacco? Heaven forfend and boy howdy

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by ilovetv

Below is what I suggested in post number 5, and there was nothing disingenuous about it.

The o.p. asked for suggestions twice, and did not say "tell me only what I want to hear."

Hence, some responses did not meet everyone's PC standard...but the o.p. took it in stride by saying "I am who I am." I'm sure people respect her for that and more.

.

She was asking for suggestions to find friends who liked the same things she likes, NOT for suggestions that she change her lifestyle to suit what someone else feels is right. A couple posters chose to deliberately misinterpret that, and that's what I'm referring to. It's still disingenuous.

And no, I'm not a smoker. It's her right to ask a question and not be slammed for it.

[kagney123]

Lynn..Sorry you have received a couple of rude comments...
Heres my suggestion hope it makes you smile.....

Mention the smoking game club is "BYOM" Bring your own munchies?....

[tucson]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Well isn't this special - let's beat up the OP cause she enjoys smoking. Lordy, Lordy what has this site come to??? She wants to meet friends not be told what to do. Some people need to learn to just zip it.

Lynn - wishing you the best of luck settling into your new life in The Villages and finding a group of friends that works for you. If you have a dog that poops and pees you might want to share that so they can really tear into you.

Thank you gomoho...you must have been reading my mind! Wow, unbelievable...