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Concerts/Movies

Mon, March 10, 2008 6:40 PM

While I'm not much of a travelor, I usually attend a number of concerts over the course of a year. When I was initially diagnosed, I made a real effort to continue to do so, it gave me something to look forward to, especially as listening to music was one of the ways I was able to relax when I was most ill. I continue to have issues with the occasional "festival" outing (or minimum club menu purchase) where often you can't bring in outside food. The inside fare is usually fast food (or decaying out in the sun), and I end up giving this long explanation as to why I need to "sneak in" my plain turkey sandwich, bag of pretzels and box of juice. This happened at a minor league baseball game once, my dad was all ready to come to my defense, but I guess I sounded pathetic enough. I still find this to be a problem, anybody else have any ideas? I do manage to have my movie snacks stragically hidden!

popcorn
Joined Mar 10, 2008

Thu, June 19, 2008 8:12 PM

Reply posted for Popcorn.

Go girl! I feel sorry for guys with Crohn's cause they have no where to "hide" and stash their food! pretzels and water and other "snacks" can be smuggled into the theatre in our purses! I have done that for years. Too bad ..... even if I didn't HAVE Crohn's I would do it ...... you have to be nuts to pay $4.50 for a small popcorn! ha

sunflowergal58
Joined Jun 19, 2008

Thu, June 05, 2008 9:42 PM

Reply posted for Robyn.

the back of the ccfa membership card has the bathroom thing . as far as the handicapp thing goes i do not know anything about it but it sure would come in handy when you just cant wait!

juulez
Joined Jun 3, 2008

Tue, April 29, 2008 7:53 PM

Reply posted for ganesha.

They are not hard to get at all. Read my reply to Robyn.

3surgeries
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Tue, April 29, 2008 7:52 PM

Reply posted for Robyn.

I asked my GI dr. if he would sign the handicap form to get a parking plate. He said no problem. Just bec. you don't limp around, doesn't mean you are not a candidate for one.

I have one for the last 5 years and will get a new one when it expires. This way you can park quick if you need to run into a restroom! I have had people tell me that I can't park in a handicap spot bec. I am not a senior citizen or visibly disabled. I tell them, "I sure can, see my plate!!!"

Some people are ignorant to the fact that there are a lot of disabling diseases that are not obvious. Too bad for them; you must do what's best for you!

3surgeries
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Tue, April 29, 2008 2:03 PM

Reply posted for ganesha.

I would also like some information about the cards and possibilty of handicap parking for my state (MA). I have often been refused use of restrooms and pleading has not always helped.

robyn
Joined Apr 29, 2008

Thu, April 24, 2008 3:03 PM

Reply posted for clparrott80.

Call me naieve but i've never heard of the cards that let you use the bathroom. Can you tell me more about them? Also - i've heard you can get handicapped parking ... is this hard to apply for?

ganesha
Joined Apr 24, 2008

Mon, March 10, 2008 7:21 PM

Reply posted for Popcorn.

I never really thought about it but like they have those cards to use the restroom when ever you need it they should have a card where you are allowed to carry food items in to movies, concert, ect.

clparrott80
Joined Nov 17, 2008

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