When we were young in Zimbabwe there was no such thing as seatbelts. We were free to roam around the car, play in the back seat and the front seats, no mandatory age for children in the front seat. Even those plastic baby seats we used in those days, without any restraints at all, could be propped up on the front seat facing forwards!!
The family would set forth on holiday at Margate, in the VW Combi and the entire back area, the underneath lined with suitcases, was turned into a giant play area and bed. Not a seat belt in sight.
Holiday journeys to the coast were convivial, we could play cards, hangman, I Spy and monopoly even, depending on the road surface!!
Nowadays the entire family is locked down totally, unable to move a muscle. Standard instructions these days, start with the words 'Buckle Up' and 'Seatbelt Police' are appointed in the family SUV!!
The poor baby is the worst off, or is it 'best off'. Some maternity hospitals will not allow the new born infant out of the building without the correct infant seat inspection. Baby seats are as important as shopping for the family sedan and incredible models are introduced every year, pink for girls, blue for boys, all marketed for the utmost safety standards and comfort.
And not only that, the car seat has to be changed every few years to fit the size and weight of the infant. Babies and children world wide are totally inured to spending countless hours locked up solidly and safely. Sleeping is no problem, ergonomically designed for head and neck protection, these modern baby seats are Ferraris on demand, guaranteed to withstand hundreds of tons of force protection in case of disaster.
No more romping around, standing on the back seats making faces at other motorists, it's only us Oldies who remember the excitement and freedom of a family car journey in the Old Morry, without any restraints.
But thank goodness for the car seats and seat belts which have saved countless lives, ever since they were made mandatory in the eighties.
SPIT ROASTED MEAT
We can do lamb, beef, pork or anything else you like. Chickens can be cooked at the same time.
All cooked on wood and coals to get a nice Smokey flavour.
For more information please contact Jan Johnston on 0772749749