I know I'm awkward but......

birdwatcher

This is going to sound crazy and ungrateful. I know it is. But I don't mean to be either

I don't see a lot of my son , he lives way down country. He's coming up next weekend and he's had a lovely idea. He's going to take me and a couple of friends out for Sunday dinner. As I say , a lovely idea. But ( wish I knew how to underline the world but!). . He forgets I am very very funny with food. And I know I'm getting worse as I get older! Vegetarian for a start, won't touch anything that's been in contact with meat or fish. Veg I'm picky with. Sprouts and carrots when there's a Z in the month. Anything ' wet' spoils a meal for me so that rules out sauces or gravy. The list could go on for a long time

I'm not keen on other people touching my plate and cups either. I live alone and visitors know what they can and cannot touch. Cutlery is another issue. And I know it's going to look bad if I take my own knife and fork. I did think about asking for the meat on a separate plate, I can take a little bag and being it home for my dog. Her diet is a lot better than mine😁

I know I sound dreadfully ungrateful. I probably am. But looking back I think I've always had issues with food. I've been worrying about this for a couple of weeks now, if I mention it to my son he'll say I'm being difficult. Which I understand. But I cannot help the way I am.

Any bright ideas please anyone?

Holly_Scope

Hi @birdwatcher so sorry we missed this! How did it go? Hopefully you found a work around and you were able to enjoy your time without too much worry.

Best wishes,

birdwatcher

Hi Holly. It went better than I expected it to. .😁 . I was getting progressively more and more worried about it but it was ok. The other three had carvery, they said it was lovely but I could no more have eaten it than sprout wings and fly! I had a lovely piece of chocolate cake ,two lattes and didn't glance at what they were eating.

They said they'd like to go again ,I'd have no problem going again although my own fork would probably magically appear from my handbag

Holly_Scope

Brilliant news @birdwatcher. And sounds like you've got some tips for next time too with the fork trick lol! 😁 Have you got your next meal booked in yet?