Should Have Listened!
03-01-2011, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by pamkasperi
Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
Originally Posted by seabolt22
Do nonsmokers have no habits that offend others??? Use a little kindness toward each other. None of us are without faults.
I know that there are a lot of places I go - church; airports; and such where the perfumes are so heavy that I get a searing headache but I didn't think it could cause an asthma attack in and of itself??? If it does - are there other strong smells that can set it off?
03-01-2011, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
my postal carrier smokes in her truck....I have made complaint after complaint, and told to suck it up....I have a business that deals in fabric...I get envelopes filled with fabric all the time...and if you think it is hard to get the odor out of cotton, try getting it out of ultrasuede...it aint easy...at all...
03-01-2011, 11:23 AM
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I know this can be a very emotional issue. In my opinion, the quilter should have mentioned she smoked in her advertising so the person wanting the work done had total knowledge of the situation so she could have made an informed choice. My BIL smokes and when he comes to our house, he goes outside to smoke. However, when he comes back in, he just brings the smell with him and transfers it to the furniture. For those us us who are really sensitive, even this little bit can be a problem. Febreeze works only to a degree. For me, when I get around perfume or smoke, my throat closes up. It becomes a medical issue. I try not to treat anyone like a second-class citizen but when it comes to my health, I have enough problems without adding anything else. I do miss the smell of my dad's pipe. Blessings to all.
03-01-2011, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pamkasperi
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
my postal carrier smokes in her truck....I have made complaint after complaint, and told to suck it up....I have a business that deals in fabric...I get envelopes filled with fabric all the time...and if you think it is hard to get the odor out of cotton, try getting it out of ultrasuede...it aint easy...at all...
I think that must have worked, she was gone for about a month and now I don't notice anything...except that she is really packing on the pounds....hehehehe
03-01-2011, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Evy
Not long ago I posted requesting advice on finding a longarm quilter to complete a couple quilt tops. Among the advice I received was "make sure they are a non-smoker". I didn't follow that advice. Well, I got my quilts back today and even the carton they were in reeked of cigarette smoke. The quilting job is OK, DH says I'm too picky, but I'm not sure I'll use this lady again. Depends on how hard it is to get the smell out. If it ever stops raining, I'll hang them over the railing on the deck and let the sunshine do it's part. I'll have to keep looking! And asking questions next time.
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03-01-2011, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by pamkasperi
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
my postal carrier smokes in her truck....I have made complaint after complaint, and told to suck it up....I have a business that deals in fabric...I get envelopes filled with fabric all the time...and if you think it is hard to get the odor out of cotton, try getting it out of ultrasuede...it aint easy...at all...
I think that must have worked, she was gone for about a month and now I don't notice anything...except that she is really packing on the pounds....hehehehe
03-01-2011, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
tell me, my argument is why is she allowed to smoke in a GOV vehicle? It is against the law?
03-01-2011, 12:21 PM
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put the quilt in a large trash bag and wrap a bar of soap in a washcloth and put in there. close the bag up for a week and then check it. I got some fabric scraps off freecycle and by the time we got them home we were all gasping from the smoke smell. They were too small to wash and this worked.
03-01-2011, 12:28 PM
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The mail carrier uses personal vehicles here too but I think they may be contract workers not federal employees? But still they are in charge of federal mail so there should be something against them smoking around the mail being delivered. I would be waiting for the carrier if my packages arrived smelling like that with a bill either for cleaning or Dr. visit. And back it up with a copy of the letters I would be sending to anyone connected to the PO and to my lawyer. Then I would get a PO box because a person that has no respect to smoke around other's belongings would not be passed losing a piece of important mail that you need.
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