Pipe smoking etiquette; NEIGHBORS

[kennerth]

It seems more likely that she would be concerned about you showing up regularly when she is laying out, or watching her kids, than for her to be concerned about the tobacco. You are, in fact, a stranger to them. Pass on trying to get a photo. That would officially move this into freaky territory.
Ultimately, it is your yard to do with as you want. If they want more privacy or less smoke, they can either plant some shrubs of go inside.

 

[pipedisciple]

The Constitution guarantees "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness",If it makes you happy to smoke in your backyard then so be it. Smoke and enjoy it. Just my two cents. ::

 

[mjtannen]

Briarboiler said: "Maybe we should have our Louisville pipe get-together on my deck and smoke out the entire block!"
I say: It's the next HERF for those of us who smoke a cigar and a meet up for every pipe smoker on every forum.
We are like a pack of wolves and I hear a howl in the forest tonight.....

 

[pipeinhand]

Don't sweat it. It is her problem not yours.

 

[baronsamedi]

Pass on trying to get a photo. That would officially move this into freaky territory.

Yeah. I'm sure she's less worried about your smoking than you standing on your porch pointing a telephoto lens at her. I also wouldn't advise yelling "IT PUTS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN OR ELSE IT GETS THE HOSE AGAIN!" :rofl:

 

[zanthal]

:rofl: lord, have mercy on me for laughing at that.
I've never done more than wonder if my neighbors even notice. My family however, notices.

 

[wnghanglow]

While I do agree that it's your property and the ultimate decision is yours, you might want to talk to your neighbor about it. You do have the right to smoke but you also have to live next to and see this person almost as much as your own family. I have never heard of not being on first name basis with your neighbors before! But maybe that's just because of the friendly area I live in.

 

[bobby46]

I just went outside with my pipe blazing. The neighbors did not go away. What am I doing wrong?

 

[wnghanglow]

Bobby don't try to scare people away! Offer them an extra pipe and try to get a smoking buddy!

 

[tokerpipes]

+1

Bobby don't try to scare people away! Offer them an extra pipe and try to get a smoking buddy!

 

[bobby46]

Bobby don't try to scare people away!
I have to maintain my grumpy old-man image!

 

[wnghanglow]

what about your wise old man who looks hard on the outside but is a softie on the inside image?

 

[baronsamedi]

Go for the 3-oaks, Bobby! That'll learn 'em!

 

[bobby46]

Okay, you folks know I'm just kidding about the cranky act......right?

To be perfectly candid, my neighbors never check with me before they decide to have pool parties, etc; so why would I seek dispensation to smoke at my back or front porch?

BTW, The best part of a neighbor's party is when the guests leave late at night and simply must beep-the-car-horn to say goodbye.
You know? Maybe I am a crank after all!

 

[orionpyoung]

The thing I really love about my little town is that everyone comes to the U.P. for the same reason, to do there own thing and not get bothered about it! None of my neighbors so much as give me a side long glance at my pipe'in on the porch. The ones right behind my lot are particularly friendly but the little kids know to leave a man alone when he is smoking, very well raised kids! @wnghanglow: That is the kind of thing I got going.
To the main subject: I'd like to believe your concern alone separates pipers from most cigarette smokers. Being aware and respecting others is the gentlemanly thing to do, but I do agree with previous posts that your own porch is your own right. Perhaps the neighbors are respecting your solitary pursuit by allowing you time to reflect in peace? Perhaps she does disapprove of your smoking but is still respecting your right by going inside instead of trying to press the issue with you? Either way, I always try to talk to my neighbors, because nothing makes home feel more comfortable then ally's next door!

 

[igloo]

I have been blessed with good neighbors sounds like yours are respecting your space and you thiers . Heck mine hardley even talk about that incident with the garden gnome anymore . :wink:

 

[baronsamedi]

I've got an 8 foot privacy fence. It makes for great neighbours.

 

[biloxi123]

It sounds like you're a sufficient distance from their property. I wouldn't worry too much about it!

 

[lagavulin92]

Observe a bit more until you can assume they always leave when you smoke. That would mean they're harbouring evil intentions or they accept your pastime as it is your right but harden in their perception of smoking. Then it's time to find out and hope for the best outcome. Make a good impression on them, and if they accept your smoking, at least they'll associate it with their pleasant neighbour. Of course, your home is your castle, but who knows when the artillery aka the sheeple come to challenge that. Perceptions change everything, even the law, and cannot be protected by your actual right to do something.