Quote Originally Posted by Pokster View Post
I do the old "off to the loo" trick... as long as the loo is near the exit you can just sneak off..... and at my age going to the loo is getting more common
a pretendy phone call also works. but there will always someone smoking outside so they will catch you.

Easier in summer to escape winter is more tricky if you have a coat or a bag or something with you.