[Cboldt]

I don't think the decks will work in Southern Maine either. Consdering they do't work in Delaware because it gets dang cold ...

I concur with that assessment. It was cold and windy here yesterday, and most people (probably all) would have been darn uncomfortable outdoors after less than half a minute -- unless well bundled up. I know I was uncomfortable just unoading groceries w/o gloves.

Granted, Northern Maine is --much-- more severe, weatherwise, but outdoor decks won't be any help to limit reduction in business due to restricting smoking to the outdoors.

[SheLion]

Granted, Northern Maine is --much-- more severe, weatherwise, but outdoor decks won't be any help to limit reduction in business due to restricting smoking to the outdoors.

It all boils down to this: