As I think I have mentioned on here before I have got increasingly claustrophobic since my emphysema showed up. The problem I have here is that is wifey's 50th on Friday and she wants to go out somewhere to celebrate it. Now, if I am in a busy pub I feel the walls closing in on me and I get panicky. Wifey thinks I am just putting it on 'cos I don't want to go out but that isn't true.
Has anyone got any ideas what I can do for her birthday that won't put me in a dodgy situation?
Bobby
Why don't you find a nice restaurant that has an adjoining cocktail bar? They usually are a lot quieter than a pub.... pricier, but at least you'd feel more comfortable. 
Sandra x x x
You could always cook her a nice meal at home, flowers on table, bottle of wine and you do the washing up while she tucks into the big box of chocs you bought.
I already have two large boxes of Hotel Chocolat choccies so it could be another plan. Oh 'eck, Scrobby isn't about is she?
Bobby xxxx
Yes just walked through the door and smelled the word chocolate 
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Difficult one this Bobby. If it's a nice evening sit outside and eat most places cater for that. The weather is supposed to be getting better. A barbecue?, what about a picnic on the Clent Hills. Order a picnic hamper from M & S,.actually that might be a bit expensive.
I'm a bit funny about busy pubs especially with my oxygen, if given the choice I would prefer fish & chips sitting in the car.
Lib x
Just a thought if you like what about a take away at home. But being a special birthday I would as a woman myself prefer a treat out, must be some quiet restaurants or pubs around you. Good luck with your choice.
I had thought about the local Toby. They have go a table there next to the double doors onto the garden. I don't usually feel too bad on that one. Now if I use my considerable charm to bribe the waitress......
Bobby xxxx
Don't know what you want spend, but what about booking a suite at a nice hotel for the night and have your wife's favourite meal, delivered to your room, or a nice quiet candle lit corner in the restaurant, after all its a special day, your only 50 once. All the best hope you both have a brilliant day !!
DD
Thanks dicky. Nice idea but a bit out of the price range I think. Wifey would certainly go for that but as she has got all me pension already I'm a bit knacked.
Bobby
Hey I will go for that one, shame I'm long past my 50th. boo hoo.
Sorry pal you could always di the candle kit dinner at home, ?
Had another idea, but it's weather dependent. An extra special picnic, at wifey,s favourite beauty spot.
ground blanket and gingham table cloth/camping table and chairs, an ice box and bucket, a hamper filled with all her favourite goodies, a bottle if chilled Moet or Bollinger and a proposal to retake your Wedding Vows, it might not be up your street, but just thought it would be nice
DD
As one of those dreaded wife things, I would like a meal that cannot easily be cooked at home in a nice quiet restaurant away from tha madding crowds. (Table near door or window to help you)
Tina x
Good luck
I am sure you will find a way to celebrate the wife's birthday because if you don't...................
God Help You
I am sure that any good place if you rang them would give you help either to sit you near a door or window if you explained your situation. On the whole I have found people really helpful as long as you are nice as I am sure you are (to anyone but me 
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Dont know, but whatever you deciede have a lovely lovely time I do understand how you feel when I have to go out i spend most of the time wishing i was back home, i tend to prefer to go out for breakfast now as theres a lot less people about or afternoon tea xxxx
you could get her another Guinea piggy xx julie
All I ask is to be somewhere the loo, and NOT next to a noisy party. Nothing wrong with them having fun, but I cant hear what is being said to me. Thank god for the no smoking ban. However, Bobby, I am getting away from the point. With all this good advice, have a great time with your wife.
Oh Bobby.I am sure any restaurant or pub would be only to pleased for you to dine outside!
Richard
Empathise with the clausttrophobia Bobby - I have difficult going in a lift and even hate loo doors which are completely enclosed.
Your wife has expressed she is expecting to go out to celebrate. With a bit research and a word with a friendly landlord or waiter I hope you can find somewhere pretty open, probably near a window.
Whatever you do hun I hope you both have a lovely time and your wife has a lovely birthday.
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