AGB1956 - was it Hills and Parkes over the weekend?
I wheeled our monstrosity in and bought some bread and pastries (not the derisory sort) and a coffee. There was a kindly man who helped clear the path for the tractor like wheels. He then sneaked out for a cigarette and helped close the doors behind me. I had a hat on (warm but not trendy sort). A lady came in and successfully manoevered herself round my pretentious sharabang. The cafe felt a bit inadequate to cope with all three of us, but I smiled a polite apology and set off home to devour my tasty morsels.
I didn't think my 3 minutes intrusion had offended anyone, or prevented any trade. But to be honest, I was concerned mainly with keeping my baby asleep and the hummer-pram out of everyone's way.
So, if it was me, my sincere apologies. If not, it could quite easily be someone like me who was genuinely trying to go about their lives while caring for their baby in a way that doesn't inconvenience others. It's just, some of the shops around here are small, and the prams a bit big. However, with a little bit of consideration from all sides I think we will all just about manage.