My old man used to have an ice cream van (70`s).. He used to make a bloody fortune in the summer months.. He seemed to mainly go to big events around the UK.. In the winter he was a painter @ decorator,coal man,Bread delivery driver,caterer..You name it.
3 nights a week he played guitar in a band gigging in pubs/clubs to earn a few bob..
The following summer he was an ice cream man again!!
He didnt really like taking me with him as I had expensive tastes where ice cream was concerned.