[nagdu] buffets

[Julie J]

thanks to everyone about your buffet ideas.

when I use my cane at a buffet I use it to tell how much space is between me 
and the person ahead of me and other orientation type things.  I hold it in 
the bend of my elbow and sort of slide it in the direction of the line.  Is 
there some way to get similar information from a guide dog while going 
through a buffet?

I am also used to filling my own plate.  I think I should be able to do this 
by looping the leash over my arm, which will free up both hands.  Monty 
isn't problematic around food so the leash on the arm should work.  So far 
when I've gone through a buffet with Monty I've sort of put him behind me as 
I face the buffet so that he is out of the way of the people on either side 
of me and had someone else fill my plate.    I hold the plate normally, I'm 
just sure to keep it straight in front of me when I move back to my table.

I personally, find buffets gross and avoid them as much as is possible.  It 
just seems that lately I've been subjected more than usual.

thanks for the ideas!

Julie