I've just returned from a meeting at Flat Creek Ranch and the word was definitely: NO CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE GROUND. Everybody knows how to "Field Strip" a cigarette butt--that makes sure it is "dead out" and doesn't leave an ugly butt on the ground. Please tend to it.
Also, please remember to get a dry chemical fire extinguisher for your car and take it with you to TCR. Two would be even nicer. They are $17 at Lowes, Home Depot, WalMart, Academy, etc, etc. --Ediger On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Julia Germany <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > > >
