To say hello or be silent?

[Ange]

This probably only applies to a small amount of people. I'm a smoker for my sins, my husband isn't, so by mutual consent I never smoke on the boat (confined space - absolutley not fair on him - no problem). I'm also a night owl (note time of posting!)

 

This means I'm often sat at the front of our boat smoking a ciggie late at night. I've found it a bit of a dilemma whether to speak to walkers who happen to stroll past our boat late at night - if I stay silent and lurk in the shadows it might make them jump when they get near and see me, but recently I said a cheery hello to a chap walking past who jumped out of his skin, making me jump and nearly fall in the canal, all accompanied by his clearly upset barking dog!

 

Or should I sneak indoors when I hear someone coming?

 

Just wonder what others think.

[luctor et emergo]

This probably only applies to a small amount of people. I'm a smoker for my sins, my husband isn't, so by mutual consent I never smoke on the boat (confined space - absolutley not fair on him - no problem). I'm also a night owl (note time of posting!)

 

This means I'm often sat at the front of our boat smoking a ciggie late at night. I've found it a bit of a dilemma whether to speak to walkers who happen to stroll past our boat late at night - if I stay silent and lurk in the shadows it might make them jump when they get near and see me, but recently I said a cheery hello to a chap walking past who jumped out of his skin, making me jump and nearly fall in the canal, all accompanied by his clearly upset barking dog!

 

Or should I sneak indoors when I hear someone coming?

 

Just wonder what others think.

 

 

You're on your boat, you do what you like. If you want to have a quiet smoke, do it. No obligation to talk to passers by, just like if you are in your garden.

 

[saltysplash]

This probably only applies to a small amount of people. I'm a smoker for my sins, my husband isn't, so by mutual consent I never smoke on the boat (confined space - absolutley not fair on him - no problem). I'm also a night owl (note time of posting!)

 

This means I'm often sat at the front of our boat smoking a ciggie late at night. I've found it a bit of a dilemma whether to speak to walkers who happen to stroll past our boat late at night - if I stay silent and lurk in the shadows it might make them jump when they get near and see me, but recently I said a cheery hello to a chap walking past who jumped out of his skin, making me jump and nearly fall in the canal, all accompanied by his clearly upset barking dog!

 

Or should I sneak indoors when I hear someone coming?

 

Just wonder what others think.

 

 

could you set up a video next time so we can all enjoy the scene

[luctor et emergo]

On the other hand, you could shout 'BOOO' very loudly, when they pass.

 

[ChrisPy]

just don't display any red lights or say or do anything digestive ............... otherwise there may be a case of towpath crawling to answer for.

[OldGoldy]

This probably only applies to a small amount of people. I'm a smoker for my sins, my husband isn't, so by mutual consent I never smoke on the boat (confined space - absolutley not fair on him - no problem). I'm also a night owl (note time of posting!)

 

This means I'm often sat at the front of our boat smoking a ciggie late at night. I've found it a bit of a dilemma whether to speak to walkers who happen to stroll past our boat late at night - if I stay silent and lurk in the shadows it might make them jump when they get near and see me, but recently I said a cheery hello to a chap walking past who jumped out of his skin, making me jump and nearly fall in the canal, all accompanied by his clearly upset barking dog!

 

Or should I sneak indoors when I hear someone coming?

 

Just wonder what others think.

 

Continue to be friendly but use one of these (cheap) little battery powered LED cupboard lights (or similar) so's to give the walkers half a chance of seeing your presence.

[Naughty Cal]

I think i would say hello to people whatever the hour, but maybe have a small light to warn them of my presence.

[Proper Job]

I go with the 'Booo' vote

 

Won't they see the outline of your face as you take a deep draw on the ciggie. A bit like the gangster lurking in the shadows in the movies

[Morphyous]

You could have a little portable radio on, so people hear you, before they get to you.

[Mick_B]

You could have a little portable radio on, so people hear you, before they get to you.

It's the peace and quiet I enjoy while having said late night smoke outside. That would ruin it.

[pog]

Continue to be friendly but use one of these (cheap) little battery powered LED cupboard lights (or similar) so's to give the walkers half a chance of seeing your presence.

 

Little red light on end of ciggie?

That, or develop a whistling habit.

[The Toad in the Hole]

I find moaning softly and occasionally groaning "Braiiiiiins" is a wonderful ice breaker

[MartinClark]

just don't display any red lights or say or do anything digestive ............... otherwise there may be a case of towpath crawling to answer for.

Careful - you'll have an over-keen mod closing the thread down!

[Ange]

Thanks for your replies folks - you've given me quite a giggle!

 

On the other hand, you could shout 'BOOO' very loudly, when they pass.

 

 

I find moaning softly and occasionally groaning "Braiiiiiins" is a wonderful ice breaker

 

These two made me think about all the Halloween costumes currently on sale - soooo tempting

hubby suggested shining a torch up from my chin for that super spooky look

 

just don't display any red lights or say or do anything digestive ............... otherwise there may be a case of towpath crawling to answer for.

[churchward]

I go with the 'Booo' vote

 

Won't they see the outline of your face as you take a deep draw on the ciggie. A bit like the gangster lurking in the shadows in the movies

surely an air horn would be best you don't want to choke on the ciggy smoke shouting out

[alexandra]

Ange.

 

I have just one word to say.......................... bessom

 

and a cuggle for Dave x x

[ditchcrawler]

This probably only applies to a small amount of people. I'm a smoker for my sins, my husband isn't, so by mutual consent I never smoke on the boat (confined space - absolutley not fair on him - no problem). I'm also a night owl (note time of posting!)

 

This means I'm often sat at the front of our boat smoking a ciggie late at night. I've found it a bit of a dilemma whether to speak to walkers who happen to stroll past our boat late at night - if I stay silent and lurk in the shadows it might make them jump when they get near and see me, but recently I said a cheery hello to a chap walking past who jumped out of his skin, making me jump and nearly fall in the canal, all accompanied by his clearly upset barking dog!

 

Or should I sneak indoors when I hear someone coming?

 

Just wonder what others think.

You can speak to me any time I pass with our dog and if I see your fag end glowing I will probably speak to you first

 

spelling ed

Edited October 16, 2009 by ditchcrawler

[Heffalump]

It's gotta be say hello But now I'm thinking I'd like to go for a smoke outside in the peace and quiet and dark! There's nothing quite like a nighttime cigarette.

[Smelly]

Now me, I think Dave should start smoking... Problem solved!

[Ange]

Now me, I think Dave should start smoking... Problem solved!

I'll pass that suggestion on tomorrow (he's sleeping right now - another incongruity in our relationship - he's an early bird!)

[Scooby]

get a torch put it under your chin pointing upwards and just as they passing turn it on, lol....

[jelunga]

You could try humming madly to yourself. Or do a Pooh tune like

Oh nobody knows tiddly pom

How cold my toes tiddly pom

how cold my toes tiddly pom

Are growing

Oh nobody knows tiddly pom

how cold my toes tiddly pom

get

when its snowing

 

 

Or similar.

They would then just avoid you and you would not need to deide whether to say "greetings pop pickers" or not.

 

Keith.

 

(1 bottle of wine and a few whiskeys have helped my spelling)

[Ange]

You could try humming madly to yourself. Or do a Pooh tune like

Oh nobody knows tiddly pom

How cold my toes tiddly pom

how cold my toes tiddly pom

Are growing

Oh nobody knows tiddly pom

how cold my toes tiddly pom

get

when its snowing

 

 

Or similar.

They would then just avoid you and you would not need to deide whether to say "greetings pop pickers" or not.

 

Keith.

 

(1 bottle of wine and a few whiskeys have helped my spelling)

 

:lol:

 

You bugger - you owe me a keyboard!!!

[soldthehouse]

get a piece of string and tie it across the towpath, at the appropriate moment give it a tug and bite your lip {after removing your ciggy]

[Ange]

get a piece of string and tie it across the towpath, at the appropriate moment give it a tug and bite your lip {after removing your ciggy]

 

ooo - you folks are wicked! (but I like it )