Hiding my stash

[Cenex]

Alright, I'll admit this, I'm a young little 19 year old snuser. I was a light smoker, but I was sick of smoking cigarettes because of cold weather and the obvious negative health effects. I found the glorious road to Swedish snus after experiencing the dissatisfaction of American Camel "Snus."

The thing is, I was fine ordering the snus at college, away from my parents. However, I am back home for the summer, and I can't have my parents knowing I use tobacco. While snus is reduced harm, they'll only see "tobacco" and will instantly become angry and disappointed if they found out I snused.

It isn't hard hiding its use, with its discreetness, the problem lies in keeping it fresh. I can't be having it in the fridge, however I do have a mini fridge I'm about to move into my room. But there is always the chance that they may look in there to see what I have. I have several cans that have been sitting at room temperature for over a week, some opened, and I don't want them out much longer.

Any tips on using the fridge to keep it fresh but still hiding it, besides the obvious putting other stuff in front of it?

[tom502]

You could get a can of say, Pringles, empty it our, maybe wipe it down, and stack cans in that. Coffee cans would work too. Think of a round can that you could keep in your fridge, and would fit the cans. But you might wanna also have a sit down with your parents.

[cj]

i think having a sit down with them would be a good ting then you will have the chance to explain it all to them

[ville123]

I was 19 when I started snusing. I just asked them one solitary question and they stopped going nuts, "Would you rather have me smoking in the house, smelling up the house, having overflowing ashtrays everywhere, falling asleep with a ciggy and catching the house on fire........or having a portion of snus and harming nobody?"

Kid, your parents aren't going to kick you out. Sure, you will get the disappointed parent voice and look for a few days, after that, they will stop caring. As long as you are using your OWN $ to buy the cans. If you're relying on Dads' cash for buying it and he gets pissed, he might be saying "Why are you spending MY money on this junk?" and cut your funding to buy books *cough* beer *cough*.

[timoteo]

dude. some peoples parents are freaking nuts...i have a friend who is about 34, and he has to hide any new tattoo he gets from his mom.. still.. another one is 28 and his dad still doesnt know he smokes cause its been kept secret for 10 years..

if your parents are likely to go nuts.. id try keeping them at a friends house maybe.. or just hidden really well in your mini fridge.. or feezer under an old bag of peas..

[tom502]

It's their house and they make the rules, but I agree, if you pay for them, and are 19, and it's better than smoking, and drinking, and it doesn't bother or hurt anyone else, I can't see them caring, once they realize it, they won't even know if you have one in.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Maybe just tell them. There's alot worse things you could be doing.

[tom502]

Just lay it on the line, it's this or heroin, you decide.

[captncaveman]

i like the pringles can idea.

[Unsmooth Moment]

Just lay it on the line, it's this or heroin, you decide.

this

[Ninakae]

I have a hard time believing they would be mad. Snus isn't a bad thing such as Drugs. I have a step son and i'm trying 2 get him 2 give up his smokes for snus. I've gave him different ones to try. Hope he does it.

[c.nash]

Just tell them yo.

If they disprove then just prove to them that it is better than any other alternative nicotine or drug.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Just tell them you have something REALLY IMPORTANT that you want to talk to them about. Set up an appointment for the talk so they have time to let their imaginations go wild. Act like it's the biggest deal in the world and it's driving you crazy. When the time comes just tell them. They will probably be very relieved that it's just snus and not something like you're getting married/joining the marines/etc. Heck they'll probably buy your snus after that

[lxskllr]

Just tell them you have something REALLY IMPORTANT that you want to talk to them about. Set up an appointment for the talk so they have time to let their imaginations go wild. Act like it's the biggest deal in the world and it's driving you crazy. When the time comes just tell them. They will probably be very relieved that it's just snus and not something like you're getting married/joining the marines/etc. Heck they'll probably buy your snus after that

Tell the truth. You got that idea from your woman, didn't you? :^D

[justintempler]

I would suggest telling them.
One option is to have a friend refrigerate the cans for you. That way you only have to carry one or two cans at a time. And open cans do not need refrigeration. I wouldn't leave them in your car's glovebox in the summertime though.