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maryjane48 wrote: what we do know is the bclibs had ferrys built without proper areas for pets .

hobbyguy wrote:

Omnitheo wrote:Omg 40 minutes without smoking while taking the ferry

#mylifeisover

Some of the BC Ferry routes are 8-16 hours sailing time.

The no smoking on ferries thing is a "soup nazi" thing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soup_Nazi

"The Soup Nazi is also the nickname of the eponymous character, Yev Kassem, played by Larry Thomas. The term "Nazi" is used as an exaggeration of the excessively strict regimentation he constantly demands of his patrons."

maryjane48 wrote:...
what we do know is the bclibs had ferrys built without proper areas for pets .

...It is important to remain with your pet in the pet area during the vessel crossing. We ask that the pet area is not used by your pet to relieve him/herself. But we understand accidents occur – we just ask that you please clean up the accident.

Upon the vessel’s arrival, when you hear the announcement for customers to return to their vehicles, please make your way to the disembarkation area (often on the lower car deck). Once the vessel is secured you will be directed to disembark with your pet ahead of vehicular traffic.

BC Ferries gratefully acknowledges the help of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association – Society of British Columbia Veterinarians Chapter (CVMA-SBCV Chapter) in consulting on our pet policies.

If you cannot go 8-16 hours without a smoke. Might I suggest taking the drive, or a flight to Prince Rupert instead of the ferry.

Honestly though why would anyone want to sit in their car on the ferries? You're travelling in some of the most beautiful areas of the province. Get up, walk around and take in the scenery.

Omnitheo wrote:Honestly though why would anyone want to sit in their car on the ferries? You're travelling in some of the most beautiful areas of the province. Get up, walk around and take in the scenery.

maryjane48 wrote:ferry is not a cruise ship . its a extension of hiway . grab some nicotine patches . as far as pets they have to supply a humane area . if not contact spca and police .

Bigdaddy2290 wrote:Smoking is one issue - your rights as a smoker end at my nose. No smoking on the ferry should be painless.
Dogs - this will be interesting, people cannot stay with their dogs on the truck (lower) deck but then that place is uncomfortable for people and dogs as it has no window and relies on fans so it is warm (not hot) and humid and smelly. The upper deck has big openings in the side and if you are parked there you can stay in your car with the dogs. Sounds like bad luck if you get the lower deck- you could avoid that by making a reservation. But the dog holding area is OK - contained, washable and not real comfortable but it is only 95 minutes and like the smokers the dog owners will just have to get used to it.

hobbyguy wrote:Omintheo - "soup nazi" thinking is showing. 1/6 of BC residents are smokers. Enough with such nonsense. They are taxpayers too, and government services - like the ferries, are for ALL.

If you look at well thought out policies in other countries, they don't do the dumb stuff the BC "soup nazis" do - like banning nicotine vaping etc.

Obesity is a far more determinative factor in cancer etc. 32.5% of BC residents are obese. Going to ban them from the ferries?

The national average is 1/5 of Canadians smoke, higher for Americans. Really promotes the tourism industry on Vancouver Island etc. when you hang out a sign saying "you are not welcome". A chunk of those who smoke will just say "to heck with that" - and then the "soup nazis" can whine when ridership drops and BC Ferries has to raise rates.

It is just plain dumb. It is a free country supposedly, so if somebody wants to drink a dozen cokes a day, or whatever, then the "soup nazis" should mind their own business.