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MSE Parents Club Part 13

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  • ManOnTheMoon
    ManOnTheMoon Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    emlou2009 wrote: »
    MOTM, what about a classic VW bus?

    A possibility. Whether any of my girls would want to be seen in one is another.:o

    I'll show them some pics and see what they say :p
  • ManOnTheMoon
    ManOnTheMoon Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    aless02 wrote: »
    There's such thing as an 11 seater car?!

    I was hoping a people carrier may seat 10 or 11 :o
  • emlou2009
    emlou2009 Posts: 4,016 Forumite
    If they dont think they're cool then theres something wrong with the youth of today :p

    My dad had one when I was 8-14 and I loved it, was gutted when he got rid of it, and they were old then! Not sure how many they will sit, but I'd much sooner have one of those than a bog standard people carrier. And they're so customisable you're bound to be able to get more of a seat/space ratio.
    Mummy to
    DS (born March 2009)

    DD (born January 2012)
  • emlou2009
    emlou2009 Posts: 4,016 Forumite
    Mummy to
    DS (born March 2009)

    DD (born January 2012)
  • MadDogWoman_2
    MadDogWoman_2 Posts: 2,376 Forumite
    MOTOM - have a look here
    Proud to be dealing with my debts
    DD Katie born April 2007!
    3 years 9 months and proud of it
    dreams do come true (eventually!)

  • gill_81uk
    gill_81uk Posts: 2,851 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Hello ladies,

    just a flying visit I'm afraid but I spotted a few :money: things and thought I'd post them.

    Home Bargains/quality save have got Peter Rabbit board books for 79p each. There were 4 different ones in Stretford, shapes, colours, numbers and animals. On amazon I could only see them for 1p each with £2.75 shipping for second hand ones, I didn't look on ebay though.

    Asda have got there infant ibuprofen suspension for £1 atm. On one shelf it showed as rollback special price of £1.50 then on another it was marked up normal price £1?! I'm sure it was £2+ last time I got some so stocked up whilst it was cheap.

    Boots had huggies little swimmers for 75p a pack. I've seen them in a couple of stores the last few days but they've all been the 'upto 13lb' ones.

    Gill - I just got your message when I've logged in, fairies will fly tomorrow hopefully!

    Susan - someone's quoted you asking about ear defenders, we got Isla's from ebay. IIRC they were £9 delivered and they are Peltor ones.

    Some beautiful pics on fb the last few days :A

    I hope all are well, I'll try to have a quick skim back before I need to dash off again! x x

    Thanks Boo, I need to wait until T gets a bit more regular again before I can try them out coz I'd hate to waste a test nappy on a well lol - we were possibly at the mall at the same time today! I was going to post about the little swimmers too. I ran out of time to go to quality save so I'll check those books out on Thurs.
    Mummy to Thomas born April 27th 2010 8lb 5oz
  • kindofagilr
    kindofagilr Posts: 6,825 Forumite
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    gill_81uk wrote: »
    Kindof - you just need to make sure you credit it every month if it's the regular saver. This has to be done by standing order. I missed crediting mine in July :mad: so mine will now be changed over to a save 4 it account which has a poo interest rate.

    Aww poo, so once I actually open it I need to set up a SO ASAP

    SS where in the NE are you? just seen your sunderland :) is anyone from my side of the water? northumbreland? (I know gill was)

    Gill - Sophie is so good for E cos he loves it, he holds it for ages, and can grab her neck or legs and chew to his hearts content.

    And E goes 2 days before he poo's sometimes as well

    Just had E weighed, he's 17lbs 11oz now :)
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  • cazscoob
    cazscoob Posts: 4,990 Forumite
    [QUOTE=ManOnTheMoon;35350211We've got to look into getting a 10+ seater automobile, or getting a second car. We keep thinking about it, but we have to act now before baby arrives. Anybody got any personal reviews of a decent sized people carrier. 9 + baby + a spare space would be ideal, so probably 11 seater +

    May be we have to have two cars instead. Either way Lucy will keep her car.[/QUOTE]
    well here i come in to my own :D i have been looking non stop for the past few weeks at cars to fit my lot in and i think i know most of them on the market lol!!!

    most people carriers seat 7, there is a mercedes traveliner that seats 9 but from there on in its minibus territory. you will need to upgrade your licence to a pcv for 16 seater i think?
    i have gone for something wacky and an 8 seater as i have never heard of a stepwagon before and fell in love with it! it also has a great boot size which is something you may have to look into.

    Hope this helps and please ask if you want more info lol!! i would keep Lucy's car as it will just be the 2 of you and baby during the day and would be lots cheaper than taking a big bus out!
    What's for you won't go past you
  • ManOnTheMoon
    ManOnTheMoon Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    emlou2009 wrote: »

    Thanks. Boring, but looks solid. That said, no leg space :o
    MOTOM - have a look here

    Thanks. If i'm reading it correctly, i'll be able to drive one, but Lucy cannot - if I am reading it correctly :o
  • aless02
    aless02 Posts: 5,119 Forumite
    Wow, I'm pretty sure E almost weighs more than Finn!! Mind, it's only a guess as I haven't had him weighed in donkey's, but the Wii Fit said he was 18lbs :p.

    VW buses are cool, MOTM! At least I think so and I'm only 8 years older than your eldest :rotfl:
    top 2013 wins: iPad, £50 dental care, £50 sportswear, £50 Nectar GC, £300 B&Q GC; jewellery, Bumbo, 12xPringles, 2xDiesel EDT, £25 Morrisons, £50 Loch Fyne

    would like to win a holiday, please!!
    :xmassmile Mummy to Finn - 12/09; Micah - 08/12! :j
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