Might be a stupid question but...

Biggins

This might be a stupid question but an ice cream van is just after going by blowing its usual tune.
Now its 7.52 pm at night.
Would it be unfair in thinking this is too bloody late to be out selling their stuff?
We have just gotten the (4) young kids to bed and the next thing they hear is the Ice Cream van outside!!! :mad:

What time would you call "too late" to be going around the streets and estates, sounding off with their van music?

Kiera

I saw the thread title and who wrote it agreed straight away. It IS a stupid question.

Probably the local peadophile

SuperTyper

The ice cream van comes around between 8 and 9 in our area so its the norm for us.

Interceptor

rarnes1 wrote: »

Probably the local pedophile...

...selling hash and smack.

Run Forrest, Run.

'cptr

Gummy Panda

Probably a drug dealer.

Did the van a "Mind that Junkiee" sign on the back?

Crann na Beatha

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Kiera

Iolar wrote: »

Biggins may i suggest the local housing committee purchase a hunter-killer to dissuade such people from carrying out these type activities?

Like the T-888?

Biggins

Iolar wrote: »

Biggins may i suggest the local housing committee purchase a hunter-killer to dissuade such people from carrying out these type activities?

Or borrow one off the set of "Dune" maybe?

bronte

The ice cream van that goes around my place plays the theme from 'The good the bad and the ugly' God it's annoying!

Biggins

SuperTyper wrote: »

The ice cream van comes around between 8 and 9 in our area so its the norm for us.

Crikey! :eek:

bronte wrote: »

The ice cream van that goes around my place plays the theme from 'The good the bad and the ugly' God it's annoying!

Ooo I'd hate that. Must pee off the neighbours right bad.

Gummy Panda

Kiera wrote: »

Like the T-888?

nope.

hunter killer was the tank on tracks.

Witcher

Stop being stingy and buy the kids an ice cream, using time as an excuse to be tight ya are!:pac:

4zn76tysfajdxp

Biggins wrote: »

Now its 7.52 pm at night.

7:52pm is night? I always thought that 9:00pm onwards would be night.

Biggins

Gummy Panda wrote: »

nope.

hunter killer was the tank on tracks.

Was also a device used to kill someone in the Dune series of books by Frank Herbert. Later made into a film and tv series.
(First one made into a film staring Sting - it was crap, they cut absolute lumps out of it)

Kiera

Gummy Panda wrote: »

nope.

hunter killer was the tank on tracks.

Well how am I meant to know that? I have a fanny!

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brummytom

Shiloh Tinkling Rent wrote: »

7:52pm is night? I always thought that 9:00pm onwards would be night.

+1.

7.52pm is evening isn't it?

Whosbetter?

Time to upgrade to the 'ol Double Glazing. :pac:

Biggins

Shiloh Tinkling Rent wrote: »

7:52pm is night? I always thought that 9:00pm onwards would be night.

Well for young kids, it's night. Try explaining to a 4 year old the difference between evening and night-time.
They just look at you with a puzzled face as if to say "what the fcuk are you on about!" :pac:

4zn76tysfajdxp

Gummy Panda wrote: »

nope.

hunter killer was the tank on tracks.

What was the flying killin' machine called?

Gummy Panda

Biggins wrote: »

Was also a device used to kill someone in the Dune series of books by Frank Herbert. Later made into a film and tv series.
(First one made into a film staring Sting - it was crap, they cut absolute lumps out of it)

That was a hunter seeker.

The movie isn't too bad, its just too big of a story for a film.

bernardo mac

rarnes1 wrote: »

Probably the local peadophile

He's probably checking out gardens!

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Biggins

Gummy Panda wrote: »

That was a hunter seeker.

The movie isn't too bad, its just too big of a story for a film.

100%

Your right. Me wrong.
A+ for good memory.

The film (with Sting) was originally a tv series but rejected so the makers cut it down and turn it into a film.
Somewhere out there is the original fuller parts on old reels.

citizen_p

Biggins wrote: »

Now its 7.52 pm at night.
Would it be unfair in thinking this is too bloody late to be out selling their stuff?
We have just gotten the (4) young kids to bed and the next thing they hear is the Ice Cream van outside!!! :mad:

What time would you call "too late" to be going around the streets and estates, sounding off with their van music?

wtf kids in bed a 7:30.....
lol i used to only go to bed at like 10 or 11 since i was 3

Biggins

Iolar wrote: »

...may i suggest the local housing committee purchase a hunter-killer to dissuade such people from carrying out these type activities?

I'd do it myself only it would be traceable back to me.
Then again if I plan it right, there might indeed be a way...
Forget this thread. If anyone comes asking questions in weeks to come, you were never here!
Ya got that!

4zn76tysfajdxp

I'd love some ice-cream to go with this sci-fi discussion.

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Biggins

Shiloh Tinkling Rent wrote: »

I'd love some ice-cream to go with this sci-fi discussion.

Have a Mars bar instead!

January

Mousey- wrote: »

wtf kids in bed a 7:30.....
lol i used to only go to bed at like 10 or 11 since i was 3

Lucky for you! Up untill I was ten or eleven I used to have to go to bed at 8pm every night. Was ****ing awful having to sit in the room in the light thinking "i'm not ****ing tired... I won't be tired for hours...", I think it's how I got my love for reading...

I think 7.30/8.00pm is a reasonable bed time for kids aged below 9 years old. Kids need sleep, loads of sleep. Especially young kids. 4 year olds are still recommended to get 12 hours sleep a night.

kwalshe

do what i did to my ice cream guy when he came around at 9 ish, go out, slide the glass over with the butt of my hurley and discuss the situation

oppenheimer1

Iolar wrote: »

Biggins may i suggest the local housing committee purchase a hunter-killer to dissuade such people from carrying out these type activities?

No point, the music those ice cream vans play is specifically designed to disable Hunter-Killers.

Biggins

adrieanne__x wrote: »

...I think 7.30/8.00pm is a reasonable bed time for kids aged below 9 years old. Kids need sleep, loads of sleep. Especially young kids. 4 year olds are still recommended to get 12 hours sleep a night.

We're blessed, they are good kids. Well mannered, say "please" and "thank you", even "your welcome".
Even the 2 year old says it. After 7pm it becomes ma and dad time and instead of being just parents all the time, we get to be just a couple again.

9 to 10, I think is way too late for the van to be going around by the way, especially now that the night darkness is closing in more so.

kwalshe wrote: »

do what i did to my ice cream guy when he came around at 9 ish, go out, slide the glass over with the butt of my hurley and discuss the situation

Have metal baseball bat - might just use that as a substitute.
Can't take anything else out, a riot squad would be on my door in a flash!

oppenheimer1

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1992/en/act/pub/0007/sec0108.html#zza7y1992s108

You may have a case. Have a chat to the local guard about it. It would be reasonable that ice cream vans don't have their music on after dusk.

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oppenheimer1

Iolar wrote: »

how can you be sure?

I saw the effect it had on hydrobots... I'm convinced it works.

jumpguy

When I was about that age I'd be allowed stay up until 8:30 or 9. Those were the days...I'd naturally wake up at 7. These days, I'd begin to stir at 11 if I'm lucky (unless I have school).

Although I think 7:52 is probably on the late side (if the kids have school the next day anyway, and it's winter) it's not too late tbh.

Biggins

oppenheimer1 wrote: »

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1992/en/act/pub/0007/sec0108.html#zza7y1992s108

You may have a case. Have a chat to the local guard about it. It would be reasonable that ice cream vans don't have their music on after dusk.

If they stated really coming latish (9/10 o'clock) I'd go that route eventually at a push.
Times being hard, I wouldn't want to see their takings getting a further decline more so than is really necessary.
The place we live is a very quiet place and small (in home numbers) so when the van is outside, its very loud indeed.
Maybe they can turn down the volume a bit. I wonder if that is possible with those vans? Or is it just an on/off switch?

Neamhshuntasach

Well with the tough winter ahead of us i'll be driving around your estates at 11:30 blaring the fields of athenry as my tune. I have 5 kids and a habit to feed.

Biggins

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

Well with the tough winter ahead of us i'll be driving around your estates at 11:30 blaring the fields of athenry as my tune. I have 5 kids and a habit to feed.

That you Kerry Katona? Has Iceland given you a newer job now? :eek:

Gran Hermano

Biggins, get thee to a gated community. None of those horrid ice cream vans.

Cuverdindust

Thank God sm1 said it! He's still ranting about killing devices while the smallies are salivating. Get 'em some icecream!! Last day b4 School!!:rolleyes:

hatetherain!

We never have ice cream vans come to our our estate....thankfully!!!:)

oppenheimer1

Biggins wrote: »

If they stated really coming latish (9/10 o'clock) I'd go that route eventually at a push.
Times being hard, I wouldn't want to see their takings getting a further decline more so than is really necessary.
The place we live is a very quiet place and small (in home numbers) so when the van is outside, its very loud indeed.
Maybe they can turn down the volume a bit. I wonder if that is possible with those vans? Or is it just an on/off switch?

Probably having a chat with the van driver is probably the best idea so. Suggest he come round a little earlier he might oblige especially if you often buy from him. He might turn down his tune but I doubt it, seeing as the whole idea is for it to alert children to his presence. As most houses are double glazed it has to be even louder for it to achieve the effect. What would happen is he would turn it down for a day or two, see that it was affecting business and turn it back up again.

Residence committee boycott may be an option too, if he failed to be reasonable. I'm sure he would stop visiting your estate eventually if no one ever bought from him. Although I would consider this a last resort.

Adamcp898

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Biggins, get thee to a gated community. None of those horrid ice cream vans.

Boobtown?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyraCBWU7X8

G_R

edit

never mind
i was bet to it... i really should read these things before posting em

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wudangclan

just have it out with him,biggs.
he might change his tune ,then.

Biggins

Iolar wrote: »

Failing that use a plasma rifle for full diplomatic effect:pac:

I would but they are horrid feckin' expensive to recharge! Its a pain!

whoopdefukindo

Biggins wrote: »

This might be a stupid question but an ice cream van is just after going by blowing its usual tune.
Now its 7.52 pm at night.
Would it be unfair in thinking this is too bloody late to be out selling their stuff?
We have just gotten the (4) young kids to bed and the next thing they hear is the Ice Cream van outside!!! :mad:

What time would you call "too late" to be going around the streets and estates, sounding off with their van music?

When you have a thought? Try not to enlighten us all.

Thanks

:rolleyes: