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Subject: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: Philip Eno on 06/30/07 at 2:59 am
A pub landlord hopes to get round the new smoking ban by turning his premises into the official British embassy of a remote Caribbean island.
Bob Beech wants to turn The Wellington Arms in Freemantle, Southampton, into the UK base of the uninhabited Redonda.
It follows the pub already being granted status as a consulate of Redonda by the island's king and Mr Beech receiving a Redondan knighthood.
But his plans are likely to be thwarted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The landlord said: "We came up with the idea that this pub could become the British consulate for the Kingdom of Redonda - and the king thought it was a good idea.
Read more here.
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: Marian on 06/30/07 at 1:55 pm
Isn't smoking while intoxicated dangerous anyway?
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 06/30/07 at 3:21 pm
Isn't smoking while intoxicated dangerous anyway?
Depends on the proof of the alcohol!
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: spaceace on 06/30/07 at 3:45 pm
Depends on the proof of the alcohol!
Don't give anyone any ideals. ::)
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: Paul on 07/01/07 at 9:46 am
Depends on the proof of the alcohol!
And depends what you're smoking!
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: Marian on 07/01/07 at 4:18 pm
Depends on the proof of the alcohol!
yeah,I've hears sme people accidentally ignite their lungs while smoking.!
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: spaceace on 07/01/07 at 5:00 pm
yeah,I've hears sme people accidentally ignite their lungs while smoking.!
Why do I want to say NEATO!!!! :)
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: La Roche on 07/01/07 at 5:22 pm
Why do I want to say NEATO!!!! :)
because that's so awesome.
FIRE LUNG CHEST EXPANSION: -
You sucked down liquor 160 proof.
You took a drag and your lungs went poof!
YOU BURNT! YOU BURNT! INSIDE OUT YOUR VILE CORPSE WAS CHARRED!
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: spaceace on 07/01/07 at 5:41 pm
because that's so awesome.
FIRE LUNG CHEST EXPANSION: -
You sucked down liquor 160 proof.
You took a drag and your lungs went poof!
YOU BURNT! YOU BURNT! INSIDE OUT YOUR VILE CORPSE WAS CHARRED!
That makes me want to go out and get a video camera and go bar hopping!!!!! ;D
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 07/01/07 at 5:42 pm
A pub landlord hopes to get round the new smoking ban by turning his premises into the official British embassy of a remote Caribbean island.
Bob Beech wants to turn The Wellington Arms in Freemantle, Southampton, into the UK base of the uninhabited Redonda.
It follows the pub already being granted status as a consulate of Redonda by the island's king and Mr Beech receiving a Redondan knighthood.
But his plans are likely to be thwarted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The landlord said: "We came up with the idea that this pub could become the British consulate for the Kingdom of Redonda - and the king thought it was a good idea.
Read more here.
Well, if the Redonda thing falls through, Mr. Beech could always try and get a hold of Patty Hearst so he can establish diplomatic ties with the nation of Symbonia. :D
Subject: Re: Pub 'embassy' dodges smoking ban in UK
Written By: Marian on 07/03/07 at 1:34 pm
That makes me want to go out and get a video camera and go bar hopping!!!!! ;D
LOL ;D ;D ;D ;D