The gleaner and the smoker

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Laneway smoko #11
“Can I help you” she asked taking anther tug on a rollie.
“No, just taking some photos” J- answered.
We get a few photographers down here but usually it’s homeless people or druggies. I come out here to escape the politics. It’s normally pretty quiet most of the time. Except for Tuesday, that’s when the managers come for their meeting and their cars are parked all along here. Then if the guys in Harley repair shop come out the back for a smoke you can hardly move.”

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2 Comments

  1. Posted June 10 2007 at 6:51 am | Permalink

    I’m looking forward to July 1st when the UK goes smoke-free!

  2. Posted June 11 2007 at 2:05 pm | Permalink

    Melbourne also goes smoke free on the same date, a good idea on a couple of fronts. Those inside have cleaner air to breath and the displacement adds a bit of life and colour to the cold winter streets.

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