The only
Non-Smoking restaurants I've been to in Joplin have been sushi places, and that sort of thing. Most other places have a smoking section, but I realize that's a problem for many vapers (I don't care; smoke doesn't bother me unless it's pretty thick, like
very thick, or if that stinky crap is blowing right in my face). I've vaped in the non-smoking sections at quite a few places... I wasn't "Ninja vaping", but I also didn't make a big deal about it, so maybe it's just that nobody noticed. If we have some idea how many will be there, I'm sure I could find someplace. If the weather's nice, there is a nice Mexican restaurant by the convention center that has a big patio... Chedders has one as well... probably a couple others. If we get some kind of idea of when and how many, and what kind of food we want, I'm sure I could find a place that will let us hang out for a couple of hours to play with our stuff, eat, drink, and be merry. I like any kind of food. That's how I got to be so fat.
EDIT: Speaking of drink an merriment, there are a couple of issues to iron out. Nobody wants to drink and drive, so maybe we should consider a hotel bar/restaurant. Also, I wouldn't want to exclude anyone that has a problem with alcohol, so if there are any alcoholics or religious people wanting to attend, this is a good time to speak up!