David and all,

They do in fact have these events quite often in the UK and there's at least 
one restaurant in London where a visually impaired friend of mine works as a 
part-time waiter.  It's facinating and fun!  They do things a little 
differently and here, in case you're interested, is a little more 
explanation:

The waiters are responsible for looking after all guests who come to dine in 
the dark.  I am not sure if they use glasses (forgot to ask) but they go 
through a series of curtains into areas that are less and less light.  They 
are guided through in a line by their waiter and seated (by him/her) at the 
table, as he chooses.  He then takes orders and collects food from the 
kitchen.  The kitchen staff dish up and put the plates on a trolley 
(obviously ordered) and the blind waiters take them through corridors to the 
dining area.  My friend says that they have one or two little rules and try 
to insist that their guests remain seated at all times at their tables.  He 
will ensure his guests are visited by him every few minutes to check on 
their needs/progress.

David, if you want to organise such an event for church then I'm sure I can 
put you directly in touch with Karl.  He is a long-standing friend, though 
not a Christian (as yet) and visits us from time to time.  He knows exactly 
where we stand and in fact was Mike's "Best Man" so got a good basin of 
truth from God that day!


--
Carol
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Weston" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: Dining in the Dark


> Sharon,, What a wonderful idea. I think that I will keep that one on the
> back burner and suggest it for an event at church some time.
>
> Take care of yourself love, David and Ginny Weston.
>