Carol, I have challenges with the plate as well at times. I have tried having my wife give me relative plate positions like peas at 3:00 roast at 12:00, etc. Cutting meat is slow and tenuous but can be done with practice. Matching clothing to wear out can be a real ordeal when being accompanied by my wife. If I am venturing out alone, no problems as I cannot see the clothing, let them stare and wonder, breaks the monotony of their day. I quite often use two utensils to help capture my food. I use the knife as a straight edge to scoop up vegetables against. I could use a roll or bread, but then I would be tempted to eat it and that is not the best idea for a diabetic. But all in all life is good. Thank You, David L. Bailey baileydavidl62@xxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: guide.chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:guide.chat-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carol O'Connor Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 4:27 PM To: guide Chat List Subject: [guide.chat] Problems Hi all while on subject of blindness I have prroblems . Well for instance if I am in cafe with carer or hotel have struggle eating my meal I feel daft trying to cut up meat is a total nightmare and roast potatoes My peas or vegetables go every where all over the table hahahahaha embarrassing really. I feel that my carer is staring me out and other people in cafe feel a right twit I would love to be able to be able to manage to eat with out struggling salad is hard to pick up with falk so i pick it up with my fingers much easier not bothered if anybody is watching me. Take care Love Carol x.x.x.x.