Paola Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think I might have sorted that problem. OH has just brought me a car that you can get three seats across the back I'm not jealous! Its really is nothing to be about. Its one of those little vans with windows. I think it called a Peugeot Partner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 They're just like my bright green Berlingo van Paola - don't you go casting nasturtiums about them - my van is fab Graham's always being mean about my van and that from a man who drives a Mondeo! Phil daren't say anyhting about the van - I won't let him drive it if he does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think the word "van" is stretching it a bit. It's more a...... side-car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Waddya mean SIDECAR!? That's what they attach to motorbikes GRRRRRRRRRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 :Graham's always being mean about my van and that from a man who drives a Mondeo! Eh! Hang on a wee minute - I drive a Mondeo as well........ Mindy's a lovely car, you cheeky so-and-so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Yeah, but you aren't nasty about my van Shona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Side-car, side-car, it's a side-car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 And bottoms to you too, you naughty boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 When I was looking at the next stage of seat for Esme I don't remember seeing a booster seat that she could use, maybe I was only looking at the ones with backs on? Now the new law is almost upon us there are booster seats everywhere that are supposedly suitable for her and I am concerned that parents will be going for the cheap £15 option of a booster seat without a back. 1 in 4 accidents are side impacts and the seat I got, although dear at £80, came top in its class for side impact shunts. What protection is there with a booster seat? None! Still I can't make decisions for everyone else but I do worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think the main reason for booster seats, is purely because seat belts are designed for people over the height of 135cm. Under that, and the seatbelt will fail to operate properly in case of an accident. So, while Caity is in a booster with a back, it just wasn't suitable for my elder boys, so the have plain old booster seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I think the main reason for booster seats, is purely because seat belts are designed for people over the height of 135cm. Under that, and the seatbelt will fail to operate properly in case of an accident. So, while Caity is in a booster with a back, it just wasn't suitable for my elder boys, so the have plain old booster seats. Should point out that my monster is only 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 They're just like my bright green Berlingo van Paola - don't you go casting nasturtiums about them - my van is fab Graham's always being mean about my van and that from a man who drives a Mondeo! Phil daren't say anyhting about the van - I won't let him drive it if he does! I had a quick drive of it at the weekend and it was fab. Amazing amount of space inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 It's fab - we went touring the UK in it last summer, and we got all our junk in easy-peasy. One of the bonuses if you've got smallsters is the headroom in the back - great if you need to get in to strap them into car seats. Oh, and loads of pockets and cubbyholes too for all the kiddie-related junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 loads of pockets and cubbyholes too for all the kiddie-related junk Thats why OH loves it so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Phil and I also slept in the back when we went to the Global Gathering last summer - loads of room with the back seat down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theherd123 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Phil and I also slept in the back when we went to the Global Gathering last summer - loads of room with the back seat down. Im so going to Global Gathering next year!! (Only problem is that so are some of my students!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Help It is with horror that I read an updated procedure at work yesterday. We have to have a range of child seats and booster cushions in stock and they are to ONLY be fitted by a member of staff qualified and trained and signed off to fit them as Hertz will be liable. I was supposed to be trained and I haven't been yet. There's supposed to someone on each shift to cover the whole day - no one is trained yet. We also have to have information and fitting leaflets for each and every child seat we have and they all have to be numbered and accounted for. If we run out we have to go and buy one (with a request from our Regional Manager) How exactly do I manage that?!? We're at least 30 mins drive from anywhere likely to sell them and we're short staffed as it is ( hence why I haven't been for training yet!) Oh well I'm not in for the first week so they'll have to see how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Phil and I also slept in the back when we went to the Global Gathering last summer - loads of room with the back seat down. ...people (especially newcomers to the Forum) should be regularly reminded that the "Phil" that Claret often refers to is not this one.... Phil (though in this particular case..... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'm surprised that you are allowed to fit them - most shops refuse to do the final fitting afetr purchase, as if it is involved in a crash, and it comes loose or wasn't fitted correctly, then the parents could of course sue the fitter for quite a bit. I think Hlafords and Kwik Fit will fit them, but you probably have to sign some kind of wiaver, in case the worst should happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 You are right Every renter has to sign an acceptance form. They also state that should they remove the car and refit it it's safety cannot be guaranteed This is going to get messy I can see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Phil and I also slept in the back when we went to the Global Gathering last summer - loads of room with the back seat down. ...people (especially newcomers to the Forum) should be regularly reminded that the "Phil" that Claret often refers to is not this one.... Phil (though in this particular case..... ) Of course Phil, my Boy has less hair too Emma, might see you there next year then. This year The Boy went with one of his mates and they did the whole weekend and camped. I didn't feel like playing wallflower with those two up to their usual silly antics, so didn't join them - did listen to the live broadcast though. You definitely need ear defence though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Oh we should make a weekend of it!! Get a couple of pod pads, buy the local shops out of alcohol and dont sleep all weekend! My idea of fun!! :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 buy the local shops out of alcohol and dont sleep all weekend! Just like all the thousands of others then? It's alright - we don't need to go shopping .......... or sleep........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 buy the local shops out of alcohol and dont sleep all weekend! Just like all the thousands of others then? Yeah you got it Lesley! I need a blow out every now and then! Want to join us?? Best thing about this weekend is that i break up from school for the summer on the Friday the festival starts! :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
