Guaging interest in a Iowa Herf

[Mystophales]

Just wondering since there seems to be a few more people here at CS from Iowa maybe we can actually get a herf together. I was thinking since the ban has made it very difficult to find a place to get together maybe getting a covered picnic area at a park would be an option...have a cook out along with the smokes. Date wise I was thinking around the Labor Day weekend since that is still plenty of time to get things moving.

I am certainly open to any other suggestions as well. So come on all you Iowa brothers and sisters lets see if we can actually get something together. Starting to feel a little left out seeing all the good times everyone else seems to be having at their herfs...

so anyone?? anyone??? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

[Kneo]

I am up for this. I will be out of town on Saturday of Labor Day weekend but the other dates would probably work for me.

[CueTheMusic]

I'm pretty sure I'd be able to make it, but I have to run it past the wife to make sure there isn't anything scheduled for that weekend yet.

There any laid back bars in the Des Moines area with an outdoor smoking patio?

[Mystophales]

Originally Posted by CueTheMusic

I'm pretty sure I'd be able to make it, but I have to run it past the wife to make sure there isn't anything scheduled for that weekend yet.

There any laid back bars in the Des Moines area with an outdoor smoking patio?

Bars I am not sure about since I am not a drinker per se but another BOTL that I work with would probably know. He is around here every now and again. Since that is also the opening weekend of the CFB season a bar would be excellent just for the TV capabilities. Whats better than a nice stogie and football?

So where are you brother Alex with the bar info?

[413X]

Originally Posted by Mystophales

Bars I am not sure about since I am not a drinker per se but another BOTL that I work with would probably know. He is around here every now and again. Since that is also the opening weekend of the CFB season a bar would be excellent just for the TV capabilities. Whats better than a nice stogie and football?

So where are you brother Alex with the bar info?

Never fear I'm here

As far as bars, I can't think of any that would have T.V.s on the patio. Other than the T.V. problem, I'm sure we can figure something out. I'm on it!

[CueTheMusic]

Any update on this? 3-4 people would be enough for me.

Sounds like we would just need a place to go?

[Kneo]

Let me know a date and I will do my best to try and make it

[Mystophales]

I am still in but finding a place with this damn ban in place is proving to be a problem...

[Kneo]

Yeaht the ban S**ks. What about pars and cigars?

[CueTheMusic]

Are the parks in Polk county totally smoke free like in Story county?

It is sounding like I may be out of town Friday and some of Saturday of labor day weekend. So I'd probably vote for Sunday if possible.

[Mystophales]

Originally Posted by Kneo

Yeaht the ban S**ks. What about pars and cigars?

Pars and cigars works but unfortunately they close at 7pm and I am not sure if they are even open on Sundays.

I believe the parks in Polk have the same laws as Story county....

[CueTheMusic]

I don't think this idea would work on Labor day weekend, but what about grabbing a camping spot for a night, and having a campfire/cookout.

[Mystophales]

Hickory Grove is not more than ten minutes from you but that place fills up extremely quickly over holidays. I like the idea but I think it would have to be done after Labor Day. I would also have to check and see if the ban has affected rules there as well. I have not been there since it has gone into effect.

This ban is just a complete pain in the ass. Makes you feel like a damn criminal just trying to find a place that allows smoking....oh wait criminals are actually still allowed to smoke in prison...

[CueTheMusic]

Q30. Can you still smoke at a public campground or on a public lake in your boat?
Smoking is allowed on hiking trails, at campsites or campfires, and on lakes, rivers or other bodies of water. However, nothing prohibits any owner, operator, manager, or other person having custody or control of a public campground from declaring the entire area or property a non-smoking place.

I think campgrounds are ok. I was over at Hickory Grove yesterday fishing with my daughter and didn't notice any signs about smoking. I agree that a holiday weekend probably wouldn't work though. If that is where everyone wants to go, I can go set up a tent and get a spot the day we meet.

[Kneo]

Just tell me when and where and I will do my best to be there!