what is that noise in Girne?

kelly25


Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 365

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 14:05

Has anyone else heard that really really loud noise today over loudspeaker in Girne? Its beeping like the chimes or something. And also a man speaking really loud over the loudspeaker in Turkish.



Its deafening!



Does anyone know what it is or why its happening?

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 14:06

Don't know what it is but I could hear it here in Lapta.



Chris

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 14:29

I asked about this a couple of years ago, and I was told it was just a test. Don't know if that is correct.



I think its part of the early warning system. hope they give it us in English too.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 15:00

Lee,



This was different from the last time. It sounded like chimes / church bells!!



Chris

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 15:29

I know that the school by Lemar and opposite Ilif Yappi Market has a very loud announcment warning/chime/hooter!! This can be heard from a very long distance.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 16:22

If it stops in Alsancak this deaf old fart wants a cornet with a chocolate flake pushed in the top !

kelly25


Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 365

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 16:37

i found out it is a test by the Municipality, and they have various speakers up all around town, the reason it was so loud is that we have speakers on the building across from the office. I'm not sure what they are testing, maybe it is an early warning system like Johhny Lee said.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 16:49

It is an early warning system and it was introduced to alert the populace of an imminent attack by GC's but since that threat has diminished they use it to warn local businesses about the impending influx of Brit holiday makers. Although there is no immediate threat at the moment they are testing the system prior to the start of the holiday season and this will allow restaurants/shops etc to either close or it will allow them to know when to put up their prices. One owner of a fish and chip restaurant reckoned it was contribution to the local economy as it allowed ample time to go out and buy frozen chips so that he could make sure his freezers were fully stocked. There is talk of modifying the alert system so they can assign different sounds to different nationalities of holiday makers. For example If there is an influx of Russian holiday makers then the restaurants/shops would know when to change their menus/stocks to suit.

All of the above posted very much tongue in cheek.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 16:53

Msg 8, AJ: Rubbish. Smokers all over Northern Cyprus know that the sound means a boat full of ciggies has arrived. But only Ileli knows where...

Happy Hussar


Joined: 01/10/2008
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 17:15

I thought it was Snakes warming up in Famagusta!

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 00:22

Pontin's just bought North Cyprus. Hi de Hi!

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 00:54

Are you sure it's not the old Imam calling all you non-believers to convert? I would if I was you, then he may turn down the volume if you are lucky.

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 10:36

message 10 Tony ! Just testing out my new stack for the summer season ha ha cheers Barry

dixie45


Joined: 16/09/2010
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 19:57

it reminded me of the TV series "The Prisoner" perhaps we are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 19:59

sounds like the Mongers having "words"