By Wayne and Cindy Franklin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #7) on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 11:06 pm: |
I did a keyword search and didn't find anything, so I hope it's okay to start this thread.
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By *****Patrick with sharks on Bonaire***** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3823) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 6:15 am: |
Not that I know of. Most have outside sitting. I also am a non smoker now also and have never been bothered by smokers....... I do believe we live in the same town.........
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By Wayne and Cindy Franklin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 7:48 am: |
Hi, Peter - I'm glad to hear it isn't much of an issue. We have noticed in our travels that the prevalence of smoking is not what it is here.
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By Wayne and Cindy Franklin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 8:02 am: |
Excuse me -- Patrick! My apologies...
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By *****Patrick with sharks on Bonaire***** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3824) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 8:11 am: |
Live over on Preston hwy. by Gilmore lane.
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3619) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 9:26 am: |
For the most part, people are considerate about smoking in restaurants here. I have on occasion asked to be moved if it became an issue and have been accommodated.
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By Carl Neal (BonaireTalker - Post #33) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 9:48 am: |
The majority of restaurants on Bonaire do not have air conditioning which means they have fresh air circulating, unlike here in the states where the closed loop air conditioning and emphasis on weather tightening to control costs magnifies second hand smoke problems.
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By Donna's back home in the Poconos.. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3982) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 10:15 am: |
Almost every place I went was outdoors and I don't really even recall seeing anyone smoke anyhow. I can't stand being near smokers in restaurants (even though my husband smokes), so I would have noticed.
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By Wayne and Cindy Franklin (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 1:02 pm: |
Thanks for all the responses - I'm very happy to know it doesn't seem to be much of an issue!
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By Tom Tarnowski (BonaireTalker - Post #41) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 2:00 pm: |
Sorry to have a slightly different opinion, but because of the open air style of restaurants it is not unusual to have smoke from a table of smokers drifting to your table for the entire meal. This can happen even if the restaurant designates smoking and nonsmoking areas. It happened last year to us at Casablanca; great food, great service, but we decided to go elsewhere for dessert/coffee because of a large table nearby of smokers.
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By Lorraine Meadows (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1260) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 3:08 pm: |
It's funny how my friends on Bonaire, some of whom happen to be smokers, don't get(sadly) the smoking ban here in the states, but Bonaire has mostly all open air dinning, some with aircondition rooms. Just change seats.
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By Bill Thorpe, (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #488) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 3:28 pm: |
I've never had it be an issue while on Bonaire. What I've found is that the # of people smoking is significantly less then here in the states?
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By Skippy (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #15990) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 3:31 pm: |
Very few problems with the smokers.
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2071) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 4:38 pm: |
We ate at Capriccio's 3 times in the last 3 weeks.
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By Ron Gould*** (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1894) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 5:52 pm: |
Vince, nice profile picture!!! Ron
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By Wayne and Cindy Franklin (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 6:13 pm: |
Thanks for the tip about Capriccio's - we'll be sure to check it out!
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2072) on Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 8:13 pm: |
Thank s Ron.. we took one last week where it looks like I'm riding horseback in bare back & bare butt. I was gonna post it, but decided probably not..
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By Jim Mc -- But you can all me Jacques (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2035) on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 8:46 am: |
Vince, AKA Lady Godiva, that is a really cool pic on the profile. Who did the sign? It is beautiful.
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By Jeremy Bentham (BonaireTalker - Post #43) on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 10:46 am: |
Don't miss the great wine list at Capriccio's.
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By Gord Alder (Owner Seaside unit 101) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #141) on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 12:54 pm: |
In my opinion the smoking in Public places IS a problem on Bonaire. In Canada we have been spoiled with smoking bans in public places, like restaurants (even on the Patio of the restaurant), for years now. My wife and I enjoy eating on the patio's for restaurants while we are in Bonaire, and if a restaurant offered outside seating with no-smoking, we would be there. Just about every time we eat at a restaurant in Bonaire, someone is smoking near-by. This second hand smoke impacts the enjoyment of the meal for both my wife and myself. Not to mention the proven health risks. I also find that it is usually not possible to "simply move tables"; when I am on the island the restaurants are busy and finding a seat is usually a problem.
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By Lloyd Haskell (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #419) on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 2:20 pm: |
Yes Gord , I know exactly where you are coming from . I do not miss the days of smoke in my face when I go out . It is amazing how much we notice it after being in a smoke free environment. At first I was against the ban , even being a non smoker . Now I love it .
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2080) on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 4:43 pm: |
Thanks Jim. Her name is Marge; she teaches art, has her own business & stayed a week with us in Bonaire. The plaque was a "house warming" gift & hangs predominately in our hallway as you enter. She also drew our logo from my design idea of flamingos, sun, sand & surf. All what I consider essential elements of the Bonaire experience. (all right, so I left out the diving, beer & food..just couldn't tie them all together in a logo) .
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By Jim Mc -- But you can all me Jacques (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2036) on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 8:40 pm: |
Maybe the next one Vincenzo. I can see you have a creative eye. When we stay at Bellevue, in your beautiful place, I have a nice idea for a gift for you. I can be creative as well.
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By Vince DePietro-www.bonairebeachcondo.com (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2082) on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 1:22 pm: |
Uh Oh.... Did I get myself into something I can't get out of?
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By Wayne and Cindy Franklin (BonaireTalker - Post #20) on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 7:32 pm: |
Not a problem! I was getting a kick out of the side trip, too!
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