Out for Sunday lunch with my daughter at the weekend we noticed a lady being shown to a table, after ordering a glass of wine and her meal she sat reading her book until it arrived, eating it quite happily
Not sure I could do that, I think I would feel too self conscious,
maybe if I knew the staff
Could you, do you eat out alone ?
On the odd occasion that I have eaten alone in some establishment, it does feel strange and a bit uncomfortable.
Mrs Fox was assisting at the local Festival of Art last weekend. After passing the village cafe’ on my way to have a wander round the festival, I decided to call in at the cafe’ for a light lunch.
The cafe’ was alive with conversation and the chinking of pots as I strutted through the door.
Some people were surprised to see an old bloke in a pair of shorts march up to the counter with one eye on a small vacant table at back of the premises.
I ignored the stares and approached the waiting assistant stood behind the counter.
“Could I have one of your finest jacket potatoes with Tuna please” I asked…
She smiled and informed me in no uncertain terms that the usual cook was on holiday this week and only cake and tea were available.
It felt like a punch in the stomach, everyone held their breath and stared, it reminded me of the times when I was young and gingerly crept into the chemist for a pack of condoms…
“No problem” I replied “I fancied something more substantial” She smiled and apologised as I backed out of the establishment…
Its good Foxy, to see a geezer of a certain age, making a stand. 
No.Although I don’t like dining out at all. 
It has its pros and its cons 
Someone else does the cooking and washing up I suppose.
I travelled a lot on my job and often stayed in hotels where I ate by myself.
