Trifecta - noise from wind chimes

[andercat]

Since we have had discussions regarding dog poop and cigarette butts, I thought I would add wind chimes to the forum. How do people feel about neighbors with wind chimes? Are they as bad as dog poop and cigarette butts? Noise pollution instead of lawn pollution.

[redwitch]

Guess it depends on the neighbor and the chimes. Some chimes emit a nice, soft sound even in heavy winds. Some are loud and obnoxious. Sadly, not much you can do either way other than suffer in silence.

[gomoho]

I love them - have them - and have asked all my neighbors to please let me know if they bother them and I will immediately remove or move them. Actually I did recently move them on my own accord and one neighbor asked "what happened to your chimes" I really enjoyed them.

So once again it is a situation of common courtesy and concern for others, but just like dog poop, cigarette butts, and on and on there are some that think about others and some that don't - that's what makes the world go round.

[graciegirl]

What about the noise of fountains?

[SoccerCoach]

What's next, white noise between homes?

[Happydaz]

How about the noise from a flag getting whipped by the wind. It flies 24/7 and it is right next to my property line and when it is windy we can hear it in the house! Wonderful neighbors so I am not saying anything, but you wish it didn't make so much noise!

[ping]

I love the sound of wind chimes. Therefore, I have a couple...I can't imagine the sound could be offensive to anyone.....unlike dogs barking! I do hope my neighbors enjoy the chimes as much as I do.....I would be hard pressed to take them down.

[DandyGirl]

Our neighbors have great chimes but they did ask if it annoyed us. We in turn asked if the waterfall from our pool bothered them. Answer was No by both of us. :0000000000luvmyhors

[CFrance]

I love soft wind chimes and the sound of water features. It's very soothing. the flag wouldn't bother me either. I'd rather hear those three things than barking dogs, tvs on lanais, or loud conversation. Fortunately, we have little of the latter three.

[duffysmom]

I find chimes offensive and intrusive. The tinkling sound drives me crazy.
Since our homes are so close together it's important to minimize sounds. One woman's love of tinkling sounds is another woman's annoyance.

Gracie, the sound of rushing water happens in nature (organic) and is pleasant.
:spoken:

[lovsthosebigdogs]

My husband doesn't like wind chimes and I do. I have a couple that I like because of the look of them so I hang them where the wind won't catch them and make them chime. My husband has often thought of making a line of foam wind chimes for those that can't stand the noise lol! I don't think you'll ever please everyone in this world.

[Bay Kid]

What about the noise of fountains?

I am sorry but they make me have to pee. I do love the sound, just not the end results!

[travelguy]

wind chimes are not allowed in the villages. you can complain to deed compliance and they must be removed. did you also know that you cannot have bird baths in TV?

[gpirate]

What about the noise of fountains?

Now that is funny and on the lighter side of all the issues Gracie. LOL

[Carla B]

How about the noise from a flag getting whipped by the wind. It flies 24/7 and it is right next to my property line and when it is windy we can hear it in the house! Wonderful neighbors so I am not saying anything, but you wish it didn't make so much noise!

I can sympathize. When we lived on a sailboat and were docked in various marinas, the slapping halyards of neighboring boats drove us crazy.

[CFrance]

I can sympathize. When we lived on a sailboat and were docked in various marinas, the slapping halyards of neighboring boats drove us crazy.

We sailed for 25 years; lived at a marina. I loved the sounds of halyards slapping. To each his own, I guess.

[Barefoot]

Wind chimes, fountains or flags blowing in the wind ... Music for some, annoying for others. Isn't it great that we're all so different. It would be boring if everyone liked vanilla icecream.

Some people complain that frogs (not the people kind) in the ponds make too much noise at night. They can get adventuresome, probably courting. I love to go to sleep with the window open listening to their musical rivets.

[Bonanza]

I lived on the East River in Manhattan years ago. And then there were the fog horns from the tug boats. There isn't anything louder than a fog horn over water! But after a while, you get used to it and truthfully, after a while you don't really hear it.

So I am questioning the sounds everyone is talking about in this thread. It's as though too many have too much time on their hands and has to sound off about something.

Wind chimes? A fountain? A flag? Seriously???

[Parker]

I really like the sounds of soft wind chimes, water fountains, flags, etc. But I also love the sound of silence sometimes. Neighbors shouldn't assume everyone likes their particular sounds. Thoughtfulness is the key. Probably we all agree that barking dogs and f*rting are universally irritating!

[gomoho]

wind chimes are not allowed in the villages. you can complain to deed compliance and they must be removed. did you also know that you cannot have bird baths in TV?

Seriously???

[rubicon]

I love the sound of chimes either from a clock or a lanai, the flow of water, the creaking of a floor, a bird's love song, etc and especially the sound of a train because it signals to me that all his well and for that I thank my Creator

[Cisco Kid]

What about gas carts causing global warming?

[mickey100]

I think some people (not all) are less bothered by certain sounds because their hearing isn't that good. That doesn't mean we should question or demean those who are bothered by televisions, chimes, train whistles or whatever. Hopefully most people will exercise common courtesy when it comes to their neighbors.

[jalopy54]

If the chimes bothered my neighbors I would do away with them. Being considerate is much more important!!

[Bogie Shooter]

wind chimes are not allowed in the villages. you can complain to deed compliance and they must be removed. did you also know that you cannot have bird baths in TV?

I could not find wind chimes in my deed restrictions, where did you find that information?

[Parker]

If the chimes bothered my neighbors I would do away with them. Being considerate is much more important!!


I agree with you. But I wonder if my neighbors might be too polite to tell me if my sounds, whatever they might be, do irritate them. I probably wouldn't tell my own neighbors unless the sounds were VERY distracting. How many of us assume that because we like something, then everyone else must like it too?

I guess we'll opt for inside sounds only, and keep the "Silence is Golden" idea for outside.

[Wing-nut2]

The tinkling sound drives me crazy. I glad none of my neighbors have them.

[KathieI]

If the chimes bothered my neighbors I would do away with them. Being considerate is much more important!!

LMAO... Jalopy,, had to read this twice, at first I thought you said, you would do away with the neighbors!!!! hahahahahahaha... So glad I understand it now... Thanks for the early morning laugh!!

[cquick]

I think it would make a difference on whether you live in a patio villa or a courtyard villa....they are very close to each other. Also, if you put one outin your yard and you have a very close neighbor behind you, the "tinkling" can become annoying.

I do have a set of chimes. We have it hanging very close to our backdoor under the eaves of the screened in lanai....and we have no neighbors behind us......I haven't heard any complaining from the pigeons yet.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I love wind chimes. My previous wife couldn't stand them so we never had them. One of the first things I bought when I moved down here was wind chimes to hang on the front of the house. I certainly hope that they don't disturb my neighbors, and if they did, I would take them down.

But I love sitting here in my living room and hearing them.

[Bill32]

Ideally no "noise" should come from one persons home to another but unfortunately the home's are so tightly packed together it can't be helped at time's. Just have to hope you get lucky.....

[hollander]

True story, our neighbor lady had wind chimes and they drove me nuts! One day when I knew she was gone I cut them down and tossed them in her trash can. Yes I know I should have talked to her, but in my entire life I have never done anything like this, but dang those chimes got the best of me and the lady never replaced them!

[Indydealmaker]

The flapping of the Flag stands to remind us of our freedom to fly it.

[DougB]

The flapping of the Flag stands to remind us of our freedom to fly it.

No one said it was an American flag. What if it's some Florida Gator flag or worse, say... Ohio State flag?

[Barefoot]

True story, our neighbor lady had wind chimes and they drove me nuts! One day when I knew she was gone I cut them down and tossed them in her trash can. Yes I know I should have talked to her, but in my entire life I have never done anything like this, but dang those chimes got the best of me and the lady never replaced them!

If this happened in The Villages, now your neighbor will finally know who cut down her chimes. :laugh:

[TrudyM]

The flapping of the Flag stands to remind us of our freedom to fly it.

When I was at school it was honor duty to take the flag in every night at dusk. I didn't get to do it often as I talk too much in class and always had demerits. I was surprised to see the American flag flying all the time even at night. We also use to wrap the cord around the pole before securing so it wouldn't clang.

I was actually wondering if anyone ever put up a water wall to help block the noise from the neighbors lanais didn't even think that the noise of the water might bother someone. A neighbor at home has a 6 foot high glass and stone wall that has water running down it to block the sound of passing cars. It is so beautiful with brass fish on the front that the water runs past. I wanted one until I found out it cost $6000.

I see Barefoot I am not the only one up at 2 am.

[bargee]

I actually had a neighbor complain that my palm tree was noisy when the wind blew through it.

[tainsley]

So glad my neighbors enjoy my bamboo windchimes!

[graciegirl]

No one said it was an American flag. What if it's some Florida Gator flag or worse, say... Ohio State flag?


Oh NO. Doug Bee. You aren't a Buckeye fan? I thought we agreed on everything.:cryin2:

[Bogie Shooter]

True story, our neighbor lady had wind chimes and they drove me nuts! One day when I knew she was gone I cut them down and tossed them in her trash can. Yes I know I should have talked to her, but in my entire life I have never done anything like this, but dang those chimes got the best of me and the lady never replaced them!

And then you posted what you did on a public forum. Two mistakes...........

[hollander]

And then you posted what you did on a public forum. Two mistakes...........

Well she died about a year ago but, if she's up in heaven,reading TOTV I would just like to say "sorry Dorthy my wife made me do it".

[Bogie Shooter]

And you wonder why some folks complain about their neighbors.

[anarick]

When I hear something I don't like I lower the volume on my hearing aid.
:smiley:

[BobnBev]

wind chimes are not allowed in the villages. you can complain to deed compliance and they must be removed. did you also know that you cannot have bird baths in TV?

Hence the words, Dirty Bird!!!!!!:22yikes:

[Indydealmaker]

wind chimes are not allowed in the villages. you can complain to deed compliance and they must be removed. did you also know that you cannot have bird baths in TV?

Wind chimes are not in my deed restrictions. Also, bird baths and fountains are allowed as long as the water is kept moving.

That being said, deed restrictions are not consistent throughout The Villages. Unlike homeowners associations and condo associations, the only "rules and regulations" that pertain to your home are those that are specifically noted in your deed.

[tommy steam]

I find chimes offensive and intrusive. The tinkling sound drives me crazy.
Since our homes are so close together it's important to minimize sounds. One woman's love of tinkling sounds is another woman's annoyance.

Gracie, the sound of rushing water happens in nature (organic) and is pleasant.
:spoken:

I think when you live so close to your neighbor you should ask them before you install them, instead of putting them up and than asking.

[Barefoot]

I find chimes offensive and intrusive. The tinkling sound drives me crazy. Since our homes are so close together it's important to minimize sounds. One woman's love of tinkling sounds is another woman's annoyance.


I think when you live so close to your neighbor you should ask them before you install them ....

I'm not a fan of chimes. I think it's a great idea to ask before installing them. There are probably many neighbors who tolerate things they don't especially like. I would never, ever complain to a neighbor about anything, unless I thought there was a murder in process. I'm not saying that complaining is wrong, it's just not for me.

[Bavarian]

Boy, people can find any little thing about their neighbors to annoy them. With the problems in the World, typhoons in the Philippines, gold miners trapped in a mine in South Africa, etc. what difference does a wind chime make.

We should all be grown ups and we own our houses and if we want a wind chime, fountain, flags, bird bath, what difference does it make to anyone else?

I will now find a way to hang my wife's wind chimes in our birdcage.

[karostay]

:DThink a set of old cast iron pans would emit a nice sound

[rubicon]

Boy, people can find any little thing about their neighbors to annoy them. With the problems in the World, typhoons in the Philippines, gold miners trapped in a mine in South Africa, etc. what difference does a wind chime make.

We should all be grown ups and we own our houses and if we want a wind chime, fountain, flags, bird bath, what difference does it make to anyone else?

I will now find a way to hang my wife's wind chimes in our birdcage.

You better hope Hollander does live close to you:D

[Happydaz]

Being considerate of others was something my parents tried to teach us when we were young. I, personally, like the fact that Villagers are overall a considerate group of people. I try to be considerate of my neighbors. I often gauge how my actions might impact my neighbors by imagining what it would be like if everyone did whet I was thinking of doing. If the result would not be good I don't do it. I like to listen to opera real loud. Knowing that opera is not many people's favorite music, I play it with my doors and windows closed. If I were to crank up the record player on the lanai then I would be inconsiderate of my neighbors. Putting out noisy wind chimes close to your neighbor's lanai is not being considerate. Let's face it, we Villagers live close to one another now. No more big colonials on two acres like I had back in New Hampshire. I like the fact that the Villages has rules on what is allowed. At least there are some backups in place in case my neighbor's behavior gets out of hand or doesn't respond to polite requests to make some changes.

[Bogie Shooter]

You better hope Hollander does live close to you:D

Good one!

[gomoho]

Being considerate of others was something my parents tried to teach us when we were young. I, personally, like the fact that Villagers are overall a considerate group of people. I try to be considerate of my neighbors. I often gauge how my actions might impact my neighbors by imagining what it would be like if everyone did whet I was thinking of doing. If the result would not be good I don't do it. I like to listen to opera real loud. Knowing that opera is not many people's favorite music, I play it with my doors and windows closed. If I were to crank up the record player on the lanai then I would be inconsiderate of my neighbors. Putting out noisy wind chimes close to your neighbor's lanai is not being considerate. Let's face it, we Villagers live close to one another now. No more big colonials on two acres like I had back in New Hampshire. I like the fact that the Villages has rules on what is allowed. At least there are some backups in place in case my neighbor's behavior gets out of hand or doesn't respond to polite requests to make some changes.

You might want to go outside one time when you have the opera blasting in your house. I was quite surprised one night when I took the dogs out that I could hear my husband snoring inside the house. Yeah, I know, I don't know how I get any sleep either!:loco:

[perrjojo]

We all live very close together here. My dog poops and you hate it. Your wind chimes keep me awake at night. My waterfall annoys you. Your lanai TV annoys me. So on and so on. By the way, you don't know how to drive the round abouts and I don't use my turn signals. Maybe we need a little communication, tolerance and common sense. Don't worry, be happy!

[Happydaz]

You might want to go outside one time when you have the opera blasting in your house. I was quite surprised one night when I took the dogs out that I could hear my husband snoring inside the house. Yeah, I know, I don't know how I get any sleep either!:loco:

You have dogs and a loud snoring husband? I will pray for a neighbor with wind chimes. :smiley:

[Bill32]

Lol

[gomoho]

You have dogs and a loud snoring husband? I will pray for a neighbor with wind chimes. :smiley:

No problem - I forgot to mention I have wind chimes too!