jjj75...not necessarily ... a beach chair (folding types) would do and since your husband was standing by your side I guess he accompanied you and so could carry it for you... and that was not the point it was just to make the people feel guilty...hope u see the point. I know it is an unorthodox approach but guess it had worked fine all the time with me and I have always walked out of such situations with a smile, leaving others crazy...:)