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I think it is a difficult issue if you are trying to be polite. I always book an aisle seat because I don't want to feel "trapped" if I need to get up. On my last flight there were two seats (no middle) and the window one was occupied by a large man who barely fit in the seat and who took over the entire armrest between us. I am a small woman and didn't really "need" more room, but it was impossible for me to get into a comfortable position to read a book. I didn't speak to the flight attendent because there was no alternative seating, and I'm sure that the man was uncomfortable too.

I think that the Puma shoes are the cutest. I had similar ones that I wore to work, and I always got compliments from patients. I would agree that if you are into a lot of arch support and padding, these wouldn't be the best shoes for you.

In Europe I've taken a very inexpensive large chiffon scarf that I could stuff in my purse. At the end of the cruise, I threw it away.

If you're into fall colors, Columbus Day weekend is considered the peak in New England.

You are expected to take the cruise ship beach towels off the ship at ports. Many times towels are collected as soon as you get back on the ship, so there is no way of knowing who has turned them in.

If it's really only $15 to $35 per leg, I would pay the extra money for sure.

It seems a little weird to be afraid of the towels at hotels and on cruise ships. Have you read any research that makes you worried?

I don't think that I've worn a slip in 25+ years, but I would guess that you could find one in the lingerie department of a department store. I have some short, very thin Spanx that I wear if panty lines could show.

Is this a serious question? Why wouldn't it be okay to wear heels in the main dining room, but fine in the buffet or a specialty restaurant?

I have medium-length hair and used one of those hairpieces with wires and combs that you can find on carts in malls. It took maybe a minute to create an updo that looked pretty good.

All of the Dialysis at Sea cruises for 2014 are listed on their website -- a few are sold out or have very limited spaces. Since they take up to 16 clients per cruise and time slots are "first come, first served", it might be difficult to reserve the first time unless you book far in advance. There should be a travel liaison at your husband's dialysis clinic who is responsible for getting the correct information to Dialysis at Sea or a land clinic.

One thing I like about a private tour is the interaction with the guide. It is one thing to look something up in a book or listen to an audio tour, and another experience to have a conversation and be able to ask questions. I was able to get groups together for a couple of cities using cruise critic's roll call, and it really wasn't a lot of work, just a few emails back and forth.

I don't mean to sound unsympathetic, but how does your husband feel about pushing you around in a wheelchair vs. going later when you are healed and more mobile?

I was referring to the recent photo published where the wind blew her dress up and she apparently wasn't wearing underwear.

Her oncologist can write a referral to a physical therapist who fits wheelchairs. A wheelchair can be very uncomfortable if it is isn't the proper size and doesn't have the features needed by the specific user (ex. adjustable footrests, cushioned seat, etc.). "Transport chairs" are really designed to go short distances like the car to a doctor's office.

Just kidding, the first thing I thought of with that photo of Duchess Kate of how many posters point to her as setting a good example by wearing pantyhose.

I've had contacts (hard and then gas-permeable) for over 40 years, and bifocal contacts for the last 15. I don't own a pair of reading glasses, and only wear my single-vision glasses around the house (I am very nearsighted). I agree with everyone else that there are many versions of bifocal contacts that your eye doctor can have you try to find one that works.

Yes, I think it is quite an assumption to say that everyone over 25 looks bad with "pasty bare legs", and doesn't look "classy".

You could talk to your doctor about injections to clear the spider veins (usually a dermatologist or vascular surgeon does this). I've had it done --it's not that expensive, and the veins have not come back for several years. There are other treatments too -- it's not something you have to live with and try to cover up with Dermablend.

This board makes it sound like a lot of people wear them, but I think it's actually a very small percentage of cruisers. To me it would be like having to wear my hotel card around my neck.

I'm 57 and guess I don't feel that I'm from the "same generation" as women who must wear pantyhose to feel dressed up. If I feel like my legs look too white I put on some self-tanner or wear pants or a long dress.

You can still get a referral to PT even if your disability is not orthopedic (ex. loss of stamina due to cancer treatment).

I don't know how old you are, but I'm over 50 and the tipping guideline has always been 15% or more as long as I can remember. If you've ever been a food or drink server (I have), I think your attitude would be a lot different.

What about taking the jeans that fit to a tailor/seamstress and having a pair of pants made to those measurements? I'm not sure how expensive that would be, but maybe it would be worth it to have one pair of dress pants.

Maybe you could get advice from someone on the disabled cruiser board.