LFTH "the possible funeral"

[El Presidente]

The intrigue is palpable.

Aiz....you didn't expect us to roll over like mongrel dogs did you

[paesano]

I want a raise.......

LOL!! I've said that once, no twice and it was followed by "YOU can't fire me, I quit" What is LFK?

[IcedCanuck]

I've purchased a few boxes through the LITH and LFTH 'events'. Even if they are no more the daily/weekly sales that have occurred have been phenomenal The main thing I really liked about the LFTH is being able to see the sticks before purchasing and especially the box date.

[Trevor2118]

I want a raise.......

........we get paid? .........No one told me!

[smokum]

Ok. Been away a while. I know I'm vastly approaching senility but can someone give me a quick thumbnail sketch of these new laws or a link ? Coming from Chicago I love stupid politicians.

[smokum]

And why do these friggin iPad things put words in my mouth ? I meant QUICKLY approaching senility. I can screw up all by myself. I don't need a damn toy doing it for me !

[CaptainQuintero]

Essentially there can be no tobacco company-made packaging on display anymore.

-Boxes have to be covered in plain green paper with a plain white stick on saying what is inside

-Big health warnings on top fo the green paper

-Bands removed/replaced with plain green paper

-no pictures of cigars/tobacco on websites

-no positive descriptions about any tobacco product anywhere

-no displays in stores anymore, everything has to be behind shutters

(I think that's the gist of it)

[smokum]

Wtf. That is the most pitiful solution to a problem that is none of their business. I suppose this will travel to the US now. Are there old posts that explain the direct impacts to FOH ? I tried a search but couldn't find much. Maybe it's best to let sleeping dogs lye....or lie

[canadianbeaver]

Should a bottle of beer show a car crash?

[CaptainQuintero]

I think the motions are in place to put it in most western countries. The only study that I'm aware of was I think in Finland maybe? It showed that smoking increased especially in teenagers lol.

There rules only effect purchases within Australia at the moment I think, and not international orders as far as I know. I'm sure Rob et all will fill you in via email on the details etc if you want : )

[smokum]

Lunacy. Just don't tell any politicians in Chicago please. They will add an extra tax on the olive drab paper. When will we grow up.

[CaptainQuintero]

Just don't tell any politicians! They all have that same slimy membrane for a skin, crap ideas pass right through it like salt on a slug! This legislation is going around everywhere, it's in it's final stages of being thought through in the UK as we speak

[TheBaron]

I would be willing to do a LFTH without pictures. maybe a slide show on youtube that could be viewed a couple of hours prior. But to be honest I trust the opinion of the people at czar more than my own judgement from a picture.

Couldn't agree more. The Govt here isn't making many friends with these ridiculous laws. I've got heaps of non-smoker mates who think it's a joke.

I'm backing Rob and Co. to win this battle. Brains over bureaucracy I say.

[El Presidente]

Picture the movie 300 currently. Both parties positioned, move and counter-move and the Govt with all the assets (troops) bar one, spirit.

I hope it doesn't end up the same way

[Themis]

Picture the movie 300 currently. Both parties positioned, move and counter-move and the Govt with all the assets (troops) bar one, spirit.

I hope it doesn't end up the same way

Brilliant rob. Perfectly put. Fight until the end even when you know your probably gunna lose.

[El Presidente]

Brilliant rob. Perfectly put. Fight until the end even when you know your probably gunna lose.

I don't intend to lose. Boxing yourself in to a defensive position has never been my style. Outflank, spread their resources, open up channels they never considered.

I think it was the first Punic war (Cartha V Rome) that ran for 23 years. That is about as much time as I can envision having left!

[Themis]

I don't intend to lose. Boxing yourself in to a defensive position has never been my style. Outflank, spread their resources, open up channels they never considered.

I think it was the first Punic war (Cartha V Rome) that ran for 23 years. That is about as much time as I can envision having left!

Lol. Well I agree as did the Spartans with what your plan is. Hopefully there's no insiders who will turn on us and then have the gov flank us!!!!!

[CanuckSARTech]

I don't intend to lose. Boxing yourself in to a defensive position has never been my style. Outflank, spread their resources, open up channels they never considered.

I think it was the first Punic war (Cartha V Rome) that ran for 23 years. That is about as much time as I can envision having left!

Yup, that's about right. Twenty-three years....

About enough time for my son's first credit cards to get maxed out here, buying Daddy some make-up-gifts, when I have to bail him out of jail with his Mom not knowing....

[BENN]

I want a beer. BTW, isn't "Sven" a Swedish name?

Wilkey

Yes it is!