happynana, people already have to talk real loud. I also wear a hearing aid, but it doesn't often help, especially in a crowd. I'm having a great time reading all the helpful suggestions encouraging me to go to the show! I can see me now - in a motorized chair (which I have know idea how to operate) - full speed ahead! Watch out ladies - here I come! I'm hiped up on pain pills and I intend to see the whole show and vendors in one day! If any of you are lucky enough to be there and see some wild haired old lady going full speed backwards in a chair or scooter you'll know who she is!