Well, my family always made fun of me when I ate. I would wait until they would go home. Cathie -----Original Message----- From: Dawn Watson - Email Address: dawnyhen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent On: 30/06/2012 19:29 Sent To: Guide Chat - Email Address: guide.chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [guide.chat] Do you make a mess I feel more relaxed when I am in company withe family or friends, and in an environment I am used to or familiar with. When I go to some where different I make enquires about the facilities and explain that myself and husband are blind and also my husband is in a wheelchair. 9 times out of 10 the staff are very accommodating. As for other people around us I really couldn't give a stuff what they think . I personally am going out to enjoy a meal with my husband. Daring Dawn