Hi All! For those who didn't read Rod Goke's comments about smoking at TCR, here's one more reason not to smoke at TCR - until the bans are lifted, it's illegal to smoke in Austin parks and other public spaces, and illegal to cook with charcoal grills. Since Flat Creek is close to Austin, I would bet that the owners of the ranch would appreciate the same respect. (For those of us who need safety breaks, I would recommend doing so inside your vehicle.)
Here's a notice that just appeared about no smoking at the ACL fest this weekend: No Smoking Allowed at ACL Fest Updated: Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:57 AM CDT Published : Monday, 12 Sep 2011, 11:16 AM CDT Due to a burn ban that is still in effect for all Austin parks and greenbelts, smoking will be prohibited at Austin City Limits Festival this year. "Following the tragic losses Central Texas has experienced in the last few weeks as a result of widespread fires, we trust that park-goers will respect this burn ban and work with us to keep our citizens and our community safe. Please keep our parks smoke- and fire-free," said Austin Parks and Recreation Department Director Sara Hensley. "We hope music fans attending ACL will also keep in mind the safety of residents in neighborhoods surrounding Zilker Park by not littering cigarette butts in front of homes and businesses." The city enacted the ban in April due to the extreme drought that is affecting Central Texas. The ban prohibits smoking as well as wood and charcoal grilling. The ban applies to all city parks including Zilker Park where ACL Fest will take place. Park Police and Park Rangers will be enforcing the no smoking ban during the festival by asking smokers to stop. If they do not comply, they will be required to leave the park. However, city officials insist that Park Police will be as customer friendly as possible. The Austin City Limits Festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday. Read more: http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/top_stories/No-Smoking-Allowed-at-ACL-Fest-20110912-ktbcw#ixzz1Xl85RJ1T
