Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre
21 First Street
Orangeville, Ontario
CANADA
L9W 2C8
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Dad in the mid fifties had a green panel Ford or Chev van/car which he used to transport stuff around. This one time he was gathering fold up chairs for a church event and stuffing them into the back of the van. I was about 4 years old at the time and I wanted to go with Dad. The only space available was a small space on top of the pile of chairs in the back and that was the place I wanted to be. After some careful thought (I am guessing) Dad let me lay down on top.
Once loaded Dad pulled out of the driveway and made a left hand turn out onto the street. As he swung around into the right hand lane the doors of the van gave way and opened up as I flew out onto the street. Luckly the traffic was very light and there was no cars near. I ended up sitting up on top of the strewn pile of chairs in the middle of the road wondering what had happened. No injuries to me as I don't remember anything else from that point on. I guess I was too stunned or too frightened to recollect. I know that Mom was shocked but I don't know what Dad was thinking or how he reacted to it. But things turned out OK and a good laugh later on.
Love you Dad, David.