Hi Angela, I know its hard at first using a Cain . We all go through it being embarrass. When I first started using mine I wouldn't get it out till I was well away from where I lived. But you do get over it. Are you wearing the glasses because you need them or because of thecain. If you don't need them they can draw attention to your cain. Your better of without them if you don't need them. Wi all have are own way of dealing with these things so its what you feel best with. I used a long Cain before the wheel chair and guide dogs. And everyone new it because I would hit anyone in my way if they were beinstubbon. love Malcolm. xxx. hi senn me again sorry. is your clock a cube?thats the one my mums sending for from the rnib im also getting a symbol cane as i feel embarressd and feel peaple are staring at me as i have to wear big dark glasse,s hoping that might make them understand well i can hope. the real deciding moment of having a cane was last week it was a dull day and this man said to me cool shades i felt so daft mum told me to ignore him he did not know. you said you had a cat called candy did,nt you? i forgot the rabbit i lost last year was called candy she was a lionhead and really fluffy and soft but she was very grumpy first thing in the morning she used to growl not like a dog i suppose more of a grunt but not far of a growl. takecare my friend love angela and monty ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1869 / Virus Database: 2092/4616 - Release Date: 11/14/11