[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Mikeod

It's a two-way street. On one hand, with homes so close together, you can't expect the quiet you may have had with large lot sizes. On the other, recognizing the proximity of the neighbors, you have to be aware of the effect your actions may have on them.

I recall when I had a home theater system installed back in CA and tried it out one night with the Top Gun movie at high volume. Got a knock on the door from the guy behind us asking for a little consideration. Got the message and we remained good neighbors.

I agree as we age our hearing is well less, and find many speak louder than others. I am up before 5am sitting on my lanai, but I have a road and a pond behind me so only the ducks get mad and fly over if I am too loud. We left kissing lanai behind.