Personal music at pools

[Lori4719]

I am new here, we closed on our house in June and moved all our furniture down but we are not here full time yet. I am down here this week to tie up some loose ends and a little R & R. Today I finally have time to go to the pool and read a good book. After a little while a couple comes in and hooks up their iPod to speakers and plays it loud enough for the whole pool to hear.

Is this the norm at the pools here? I finally left because I couldn't concentrate on my book. Am I unreasonable because I don't want to listen to someone else's music.

Thanks.

[kbace6]

I don't care where you are or whether it is a public pool or a private one. That is just inconsiderate of others no matter how you slice it.

[Bogie Shooter]

I don't care where you are or whether it is a public pool or a private one. That is just inconsiderate of others no matter how you slice it.

I agree.
I would have gone into the rec center and spoken to the attendant.

[raynan]

Wow! Exceptionally rude of them. Which pool?

[asianthree]

happened at fishhawk for us couple came with their teens and took over the whole pool with their sound

[raynan]

I thought the family pools, including Fishhawk, had music piped in anyway.

[Bogie Shooter]

I thought the family pools, including Fishhawk, had music piped in anyway.

Usually the piped in music is not as loud as a rock concert.

[Lori4719]

Wow! Exceptionally rude of them. Which pool?

This was at Sanibel, no pool attendant.

[cappyjon431]

As much as I dislike confrontation, this seems to be a case where someone should have gotten up and said something to the offending party. It didn't have to be in a nasty way, just a short explanation that not everybody has the same taste in music nor desires loud music while trying to relax.

[mickey100]

Probably the same type of people who play a television loud enough on their lanai that the neighbors hear it with all their doors and windows closed. Some people are just ignorant.

[shcisamax]

I totally agree with Captain Jon. It is often in the delivery.

[buggyone]

Wow, sounds like some have not learned to play well with others. All it takes is you to go over and explain their television on the lanai is disturbing you and it is written in the covenants that noise is not allowed.

[asianthree]

nope younger couple visiting with grandkids, it is their vacation, and want to enjoy it their way.... hoping they are only staying a week. so left them to do as they please:(

[Bogie Shooter]

nope younger couple visiting with grandkids, it is their vacation, and want to enjoy it their way.... hoping they are only staying a week. so left them to do as they please:(

I think that was the smart thing to do. What's a week.

[Posh 08]

Which pool? Going for the party! :thumbup: Springdale I hope.

[dkrhardy]

probably the same type of people who play a television loud enough on their lanai that the neighbors hear it with all their doors and windows closed. Some people are just ignorant.

or deaf! Can you hear me?

[Barefoot]

I am new here, we closed on our house in June and moved all our furniture down but we are not here full time yet. I am down here this week to tie up some loose ends and a little R & R. Today I finally have time to go to the pool and read a good book. After a little while a couple comes in and hooks up their iPod to speakers and plays it loud enough for the whole pool to hear.

Is this the norm at the pools here? I finally left because I couldn't concentrate on my book. Am I unreasonable because I don't want to listen to someone else's music. Thanks.

I experienced the same issue a few years back. Someone bought a ghetto blaster for a pool and donated it. The first person to arrive in the morning would turn it on, loud. And it would be on until the last person turned it off at night. I figure you can't fight city hall. I changed pools and found a lovely, quiet one.

[cappyjon431]

I experienced the same issue a few years back. Someone bought a ghetto blaster for a pool and donated it. The first person to arrive in the morning would turn it on, loud. And it would be on until the last person turned it off at night. I figure you can't fight city hall. I changed pools and found a lovely, quiet one.

Was the ghetto blaster waterproof? I coulda fixed that problem in a heartbeat.

[mickey100]

Wow, sounds like some have not learned to play well with others. All it takes is you to go over and explain their television on the lanai is disturbing you and it is written in the covenants that noise is not allowed.

Actually, my friend used that approach and it didn't work. The person felt it was his right to listen to his television on his lanai. And the covenants only state that no noise is allowed after 10:00. If you're the type of person that goes to bed early, and your neighbor is uncaring and uncooperative, you're just out of luck. My friend ended up moving because of the noise.

And it isn't just at night either. I remember playing golf a couple of months ago, and listening to someone's television on a lanai on the golf course which was about 100 yards away from us. The TV was just blasting. I really felt sorry for their next-door neighbors.
Anyways, sorry to hijack this thread.

[Posh 08]

I guess no music at pools only at squares?

[Joaniesmom]

How about in a soft voice," Excuse me. I know you don't mean to bother anyone, but your music is a little loud. Would you mind turning it down or using your ear buds? Thanks so much." Smile

Whatever happened to asking someone politely to stop whatever they are doing to annoy? Maybe they don't realize.

Right on, Cappy!

I grew up in a home full of hard-of-hearing elderly. My husband says my voice can etch glass. I really appreciate it when someone politely whispers in my ear that I'm rockin the room!

If that doesn't work,then the suggestions above are GREAT!

[gmcneill]

Was the ghetto blaster waterproof? I coulda fixed that problem in a heartbeat.

A nocturnal submersion....works for me.

Count me in the majority on this issue.

Permitting boorish behavior- especially behavior that is contrary to the rules that apply to all- to go unchallenged is wrong! All that does is to encourage continued or additional wrong behavior and to empower wrong doers.

Why should someone who is using the area/ a facility/ whatever have to leave to avoid wrong doers? Seemingly, right usually subjugated itself to wrong.

Why should those who do right have to self-inconvenience when faced with wrong? Shouldn't it be the other way around? But it will never be the other way around as long as right stays quiet.

The key is how to challenge the inappropropriate behavior. And by "challenge" I do not mean "confront".

In this instance, I would assess whether it would be better to address the person(s) directly or to go report the matter to onsite staff. Then go do it.

If my action didn't result in change, then I have to decide whether to stay and tolerate the rudeness, or to leave.

[anarick]

We are future Villagers and we have not yet spent time in any of the pools. It will be one of the many pleasures we will enjoy when we move in and I don't want for some one to spoil it by blasting music. Are there NO LOUD MUSIC signs displayed by the pool? Are there pools for visitors and pools for just residents?
Let's think of a remedy before getting into any unwanted confrontations.

[Posh 08]

Maybe they should have adult pools, family pools, sports pools and not near dead pools.

[anarick]

Maybe they should have adult pools, family pools, sports pools and not near dead pools.

Or Cess pools.:1rotfl:

[cappyjon431]

A nocturnal submersion....works for me.

Count me in the majority on this issue.

Permitting boorish behavior- especially behavior that is contrary to the rules that apply to all- to go unchallenged is wrong! All that does is to encourage continued or additional wrong behavior and to empower wrong doers.

Why should someone who is using the area/ a facility/ whatever have to leave to avoid wrong doers? Seemingly, right usually subjugated itself to wrong.

Why should those who do right have to self-inconvenience when faced with wrong? Shouldn't it be the other way around? But it will never be the other way around as long as right stays quiet.

The key is how to challenge the inappropropriate behavior. And by "challenge" I do not mean "confront".

In this instance, I would assess whether it would be better to address the person(s) directly or to go report the matter to onsite staff. Then go do it.

If my action didn't result in change, then I have to decide whether to stay and tolerate the rudeness, or to leave.

Very well said!

[Barefoot]

Let's think of a remedy before getting into any unwanted confrontations.

Most Villages have two pools. There is a huge choice available. Some people like noise, some like serenity. No need for confrontations. Just experiment until you find the pool that is right for you.

[KittyKat]

Mom & I had to stop going to our Amelia adult pool because a bunch of loud, foul-mouthed men took over the pool. One guy must have been near- deaf as he was particularly loud. We started going to Mallory pool & what a difference! Until this summer--there's a small group of people with another near-deaf male who are drinkers (beer bellies & conversation). I guess I'm going to have to start wearing earplugs to the pool. :sigh:

[ilovetv]

As much as I dislike confrontation, this seems to be a case where someone should have gotten up and said something to the offending party. It didn't have to be in a nasty way, just a short explanation that not everybody has the same taste in music nor desires loud music while trying to relax.

Those type of people do not care about explanations from people like you or me who expect some consideration for others. They care only about themselves and their spoiled kids they've taught to step over dead bodies to get or do whatever they darn well please.

To the O.P., no, that is not the norm here. I don't know about the neighborhood pools, but at the sport pools people quickly go to the phone and call Rec Dept. to get things corrected.

Also, to O.P., if you're a golfer you might want to get the country club golf and pool upgrade. The country club pools are quieter and more like a private club pool where it's not a bunch of yahoo's horsing around and being loud, and there is always an adult attendant.

[cappyjon431]

Those type of people do not care about explanations from people like you or me who expect some consideration for others. They care only about themselves and their spoiled kids they've taught to step over dead bodies to get or do whatever they darn well please.

How would you know, without asking? Personally, I try to give people the benefit of the doubt.

[thistrucksforyou]

Be the good guy and buy your neighbor a pair of TV ears....Problem solved...

[thistrucksforyou]

Go to the Adult pools and stay away from the family pools where you know kids scream , splash and play....DARN THOSE KIDS >>>>

[Papa]

I agree.
I would have gone into the rec center and spoken to the attendant.

Hmmm... I did not think that anyone at the rec center has the authority to do anything about it. I suspect that they might just ask politely to stop the offending music, but it would resume once they left the area. I know for a fact that this did happen once at the Sanibel pool.

[Posh 08]

Mom & I had to stop going to our Amelia adult pool because a bunch of loud, foul-mouthed men took over the pool. One guy must have been near- deaf as he was particularly loud. We started going to Mallory pool & what a difference! Until this summer--there's a small group of people with another near-deaf male who are drinkers (beer bellies & conversation). I guess I'm going to have to start wearing earplugs to the pool. :sigh:

Sounds like my Bucket Brigade friends from Carnival Cruise Lines have found their way to TV. :faint:

[Barefoot]

Go to the Adult pools and stay away from the family pools where you know kids scream , splash and play....DARN THOSE KIDS >>>>

Of course kids splash and play at Family Pools, that is to be expected. I think that the problem is at Adult pools where adults are playing music loudly. I don't think most Adult pools have Rec Centers attached.

Residents are free to use pools in neighboring Villages. In our Village, there are five pools I can easily access by golf cart. Three of the pools are Adult pools. One of the Adult pools is a ghetto-blaster pool, but the "regulars" seem to like it that way, so who am I to change things? That leaves me two quiet pools to enjoy.

[Papa]

Of course kids splash and play at Family Pools, that is to be expected. I think that the problem is at Adult pools where adults are playing music loudly. I don't think most Adult pools have Rec Centers attached.

Residents are free to use pools in neighboring Villages. In our Village, there are five pools I can easily access by golf cart. Three of the pools are Adult pools. One of the Adult pools is a ghetto-blaster pool, but the "regulars" seem to like it that way, so who am I to change things? That leaves me two quiet pools to enjoy.

Yup... I don't care for the music, so I just go to another pool. No problem for me. If the neighbors at the pool want to hear the loud music then they probably should be able to do it. We should all try to "live and let live".

[duffysmom]

Sounds like my Bucket Brigade friends from Carnival Cruise Lines have found their way to TV. :faint:

I'm praying that I live miles from you and your friends.:kiss:

[JimJoe]

Politely ask them to PLEASE turn off the music or wear headphones. If they refuse, pull out your boombox, pop in your favorite music, (whatever genre they are not listening to will work), and turn yours on to the same level as theirs. Problem solved when they leave or when the attendant tells BOTH of you to turn off your music.
JJ

[buggyone]

Politely ask them to PLEASE turn off the music or wear headphones. If they refuse, pull out your boombox, pop in your favorite music, (whatever genre they are not listening to will work), and turn yours on to the same level as theirs. Problem solved when they leave or when the attendant tells BOTH of you to turn off your music.
JJ


Your suggestion is certainly not the adult nor appropriate way to handle a situation. I thought you were an attorney. Strange way to mediate.

[JimJoe]

Your suggestion is certainly not the adult nor appropriate way to handle a situation. I thought you were an attorney. Strange way to mediate.

Are you kidding? I suggest you "Politely ask them to PLEASE turn their music off or use headphones and you say I am not trying to mediate the problem? What is it when I ask them Politely??
and if they refuse I CANNOT play my music at the same level as theirs because that is not the adult or appropriate way to handle it? If I am forced to listen to music I may as well listen to the kind I like.
If if the answer is no music, I am fine with that.
What other middle ground is there?

What is your solution? Let anyone and everyone just take over public places with their rude behavior without being even asked politely to compromise?
I think you are the rude person for personally attacking me instead of offering an alternate solution in your response.
JJ

[hulababy]

That is Rude and a problem at the community pools. The only ones that are supposed to have music are the pools where the kids are allowed that are right next to rec centers. the adult pools should be quiet for reading I agree.

Our first year here we went to the community pools, put up with same problem , someone coming in blasting their music, the love bugs, not enough shade, people talking right next to you when your reading so we put our own pool in. Best thing we ever did. We love the peace and quiet. It is rude though. I agree. Only thing you can do is ask them to turn it off and who knows if they will be considerate enough to do it. sort of like asking someone to stop kicking your chair at the movies or stop talking behind you. If they don't have the common sense to appreciate not everyone may enjoy their music I'm not sure how far you'll get but Good Luck.

[mickey100]

Be the good guy and buy your neighbor a pair of TV ears....Problem solved...

Problem solved, assuming they would use them; unfortunately, they refused to even try the headphones! :undecided:

[jane032657]

I see a serious dilemna here. People are upset because of music at the pools. They are upset that people are talking to their friends at the pool. They are upset that people have friends and get a little loud at the pool. People want it perfectly quiet so they can read at the pool. A pool is a gathering place. People often go with a friend or have meet ups. While I agree that blasting music is a disruption for many, that is an issue onto itself, you have to expect that people will be talking and maybe even get a little loud at the pool as they have groups gathering, or are having a good time. You cannot expect to have a totaly quiet isolative experience when you go to a public pool. The only place you can expect to have exactly the ambience and behavior that you want is inside your own home and in your own backyard. The rest is up for grabs. You cannot control, dictate or put your own expectations on others talking or having a good time while you want quiet and peacefulness for yourself in a public pool, park or other setting. There should be respect of course, but it is a recreational experience, it is a pool. it is a gathering place, it is for everyone. I live by Live Oaks Park, I have heard people from the park in my backyard talking and laughing, I love it. Life is all around me, how lucky I am to hear happy people living and enjoying their lives.

[batman911]

I usually ask the offender a simple question: What makes you think the rest of us want to listen to YOUR music? They never have an answer.

[cappyjon431]

Politely ask them to PLEASE turn off the music or wear headphones. If they refuse, pull out your boombox, pop in your favorite music, (whatever genre they are not listening to will work), and turn yours on to the same level as theirs. Problem solved when they leave or when the attendant tells BOTH of you to turn off your music.
JJ

When we lived in Panama we had neighbors who blared Panamanian folk music from their boom box from sunrise often until late into the night. I actually liked the music, but it was so loud we couldn't even hear our TV in our own home.That and I think they only had one CD so they played the same music over and over without any variation. It got old real fast.

My wife and I both asked them if they could turn it down just a little on several occasions and they usually turned it down, but after a few days they would once again start it up.

Finally, I reached my breaking point. I went to Panama City and bought the biggest boombox I could find. I put it out on my back deck and pointed it directly at their home. Knowing that most Panamanians abhor U.S. country music, I dug out an old David Alan Coe CD and let it rip. It drowned out their music. We left the house with it still playing (and on auto repeat) and went to the beach. When we returned home their music had been turned off and they never blared it again.

I really do believe in trying to be diplomatic at first, but when diplomacy fails, it's time to bring out the big guns!

[PaPaLarry]

Or Cess pools.:1rotfl:
That is real funny!!!!!! hehehehehe

[Pturner]

How about in a soft voice," Excuse me. I know you don't mean to bother anyone, but your music is a little loud. Would you mind turning it down or using your ear buds? Thanks so much." Smile

It's hard to find fault with Joaniesmom's approach. It's polite and non-confrontational. It might or might not work, but nothing is lost by trying and indeed it enables the offender to cooperate without losing face or feeling diminished.

I see a serious dilemna here. People are upset because of music at the pools. They are upset that people are talking to their friends at the pool. They are upset that people have friends and get a little loud at the pool. People want it perfectly quiet so they can read at the pool. A pool is a gathering place. People often go with a friend or have meet ups. While I agree that blasting music is a disruption for many, that is an issue onto itself, you have to expect that people will be talking and maybe even get a little loud at the pool as they have groups gathering, or are having a good time. You cannot expect to have a totaly quiet isolative experience when you go to a public pool. The only place you can expect to have exactly the ambience and behavior that you want is inside your own home and in your own backyard. The rest is up for grabs. You cannot control, dictate or put your own expectations on others talking or having a good time while you want quiet and peacefulness for yourself in a public pool, park or other setting. There should be respect of course, but it is a recreational experience, it is a pool. it is a gathering place, it is for everyone.

Good point, Jane. Respecting a public space is a two way street.

[memason]

I see a serious dilemna here. People are upset because of music at the pools. They are upset that people are talking to their friends at the pool. They are upset that people have friends and get a little loud at the pool. People want it perfectly quiet so they can read at the pool. A pool is a gathering place. People often go with a friend or have meet ups. While I agree that blasting music is a disruption for many, that is an issue onto itself, you have to expect that people will be talking and maybe even get a little loud at the pool as they have groups gathering, or are having a good time. You cannot expect to have a totaly quiet isolative experience when you go to a public pool. The only place you can expect to have exactly the ambience and behavior that you want is inside your own home and in your own backyard. The rest is up for grabs. You cannot control, dictate or put your own expectations on others talking or having a good time while you want quiet and peacefulness for yourself in a public pool, park or other setting. There should be respect of course, but it is a recreational experience, it is a pool. it is a gathering place, it is for everyone. I live by Live Oaks Park, I have heard people from the park in my backyard talking and laughing, I love it. Life is all around me, how lucky I am to hear happy people living and enjoying their lives.

Agree 100%

Besides, if you want to read in a quiet environment, you should stay home or go to the library. The pools in TV are for socializing and having fun.

Just my 2 cents...

[skyc6]

I go to that pool, and the music is not very loud and is clearly enjoyed by the people in the pool. Many are water dancing to the music! It is a very friendly pool and there is talk and chatter as well. Everyone is welcomed in a friendly way. Personally, I love the music that is played.
If you want a quiet place to read a book, you might want to try your lanai, or some other place, but most people at that pool love the people and the music.
The music player is very nice and would most likely try to please a request for quiet, but you cannot expect a well attended pool to be very "quiet."

[Barefoot]

Politely ask them to PLEASE turn off the music or wear headphones. If they refuse, pull out your boombox, pop in your favorite music, (whatever genre they are not listening to will work), and turn yours on to the same level as theirs. Problem solved when they leave or when the attendant tells BOTH of you to turn off your music.

In the situation I described, playing the ghetto blaster loudly at an adult pool all day long, it is obviously an established routine. It happens every day and people who frequent that pool must be OK with it, or at least accept it.

Therefore it is up to me to find another quiet pool to enjoy. In no way would I ever get into confrontation mode and play music louder or ask them to turn off their music. There are enough adult pools that everyone can find one they enjoy. At our adult pool, people do laugh and play music and have fun, but it isn't obnoxious or annoying at all.

Live and let live.

[RedChariot]

I'm praying that I live miles from you and your friends.:kiss:

I so agree. All these horror stories are exaxtly why we bought a house with a pool. It's small and quiet.

[JimJoe]

In the situation I described, playing the ghetto blaster loudly at an adult pool all day long, it is obviously an established routine. It happens every day and people who frequent that pool must be OK with it, or at least accept it.

Therefore it is up to me to find another quiet pool to enjoy. In no way would I ever get into confrontation mode and play music louder or ask them to turn off their music. There are enough adult pools that everyone can find one they enjoy. At our adult pool, people do laugh and play music and have fun, but it isn't obnoxious or annoying at all.

Live and let live.

If I do not like their music am I allowed to play mine at the same level?
If not, why not?
JJ

[Barefoot]

If I do not like their music am I allowed to play mine at the same level? If not, why not?

You could probably play your music at the same level. But why would you want to subject yourself to the stress and unpleasant feelings? If you go to another quiet adult pool, everyone wins.

[graciegirl]

You could probably play your music at the same level. But why would you want to subject yourself to the stress and unpleasant feelings? If you go to another quiet adult pool, everyone wins.


You make perfect sense to me. If all the world were like you, we would have no wars. This is where we need Gary Morse to come to the pool and say, "Turn that damned thing down!"

You hear that Gary? I keep standing up for you. This is important stuff here.:ohdear:

[JoeC1947]

Can't we all just get along???

[skyc6]

Let me say again--the music is not loud at all! The people talking and laughing in the water are louder than the music. While I was there, a woman sat reading a book on the other side of the pool and seemed to have no problem. Some people in the water made comments about the great music and asked if it could be turned up so they could hear it better, but it was not even then turned up!
I am amazed that a person moves to The Villages, and after unpacking, goes to a public pool and wants it quiet so she can read! Some people need a silent environment to read and others can read with background noise. That is just the way people are different. I need silence to read, and therefore rarely try to read at the pool. I can read at home just fine! To move into a planned large scale community and expect others who were there first to accommodate to your specific needs for a reading environment is evidence of not having adapted to your new environment yet. Stay home and read, or come to the pool and make some wonderful new friends! The music is just like that on the Villages radio station, which is playing at many local places, also. This is a great place! Stop whining!

[Parker]

To give you hope, I've been going to the pools for some time now and have NEVER had that happen. So hang in there, maybe try another pool for awhile until those rude people just go away. Most everyone is very thoughtful of others and wouldn't dream of doing such a thing. Oh, and welcome!

[2BNTV]

The pool is just for them. Just ask them, they will tell you. :jester:


Some people are just rude and don't play well with others. I probably would have gone to another pool like barefoot suggested.

[buckscounty]

I don't think that is right.

[Barefoot]

I see a serious dilemna here.

I don't think it a serious problem in the whole scheme of things. Just a preference for different styles of relaxing. Fortunately, we are blessed to have many, many, many pools available to us. We're entitled to use them all. So it's just a matter of visiting a few pools to find one that is a good fit for your unique requirements.

[tommy steam]

When we lived in Panama we had neighbors who blared Panamanian folk music from their boom box from sunrise often until late into the night. I actually liked the music, but it was so loud we couldn't even hear our TV in our own home.That and I think they only had one CD so they played the same music over and over without any variation. It got old real fast.

My wife and I both asked them if they could turn it down just a little on several occasions and they usually turned it down, but after a few days they would once again start it up.

Finally, I reached my breaking point. I went to Panama City and bought the biggest boombox I could find. I put it out on my back deck and pointed it directly at their home. Knowing that most Panamanians abhor U.S. country music, I dug out an old David Alan Coe CD and let it rip. It drowned out their music. We left the house with it still playing (and on auto repeat) and went to the beach. When we returned home their music had been turned off and they never blared it again.

I really do believe in trying to be diplomatic at first, but when diplomacy fails, it's time to bring out the big guns!

Very funny, but problem solved!:clap2:

[Papa]

That is Rude and a problem at the community pools. The only ones that are supposed to have music are the pools where the kids are allowed that are right next to rec centers. the adult pools should be quiet for reading I agree.

Our first year here we went to the community pools, put up with same problem , someone coming in blasting their music, the love bugs, not enough shade, people talking right next to you when your reading so we put our own pool in. Best thing we ever did. We love the peace and quiet. It is rude though. I agree. Only thing you can do is ask them to turn it off and who knows if they will be considerate enough to do it. sort of like asking someone to stop kicking your chair at the movies or stop talking behind you. If they don't have the common sense to appreciate not everyone may enjoy their music I'm not sure how far you'll get but Good Luck.

Is this thread discussing a particular neighborhood pool, or is there one in particular that is bothering someone. I read general statements about how the music does not bother them, but I now wonder if they are talking about the "same" pool. Perhaps the problem is more pervasive at one, than the other. Just wondering...

[Posh 08]

Please list the pools where folks listen to music, talk to each other and let their beer bellies hang out. Hmmmmm, I'm there. :a040:

[JoeC1947]

Please list the pools where folks listen to music, talk to each other and let their beer bellies hang out. Hmmmmm, I'm there. :a040:

I'm with you! This thread is getting crazy.....

[twinklesweep]

We are future Villagers and we have not yet spent time in any of the pools. It will be one of the many pleasures we will enjoy when we move in and I don't want for some one to spoil it by blasting music. Are there NO LOUD MUSIC signs displayed by the pool? Are there pools for visitors and pools for just residents?
Let's think of a remedy before getting into any unwanted confrontations.

I've been here a fair number of years and have never run into this situation, just to assure anarick. Someone mentioned Sanibel. Does this happen more in the newer areas?

[cappyjon431]

We have only been here 11 months (and we do go to the pool regularly), but have yet to encounter this type of behavior. We usually go to Santiago but occasionally go to Springdale for a change of pace.

[Schaumburger]

I see a serious dilemna here. People are upset because of music at the pools. They are upset that people are talking to their friends at the pool. They are upset that people have friends and get a little loud at the pool. People want it perfectly quiet so they can read at the pool. A pool is a gathering place. People often go with a friend or have meet ups. While I agree that blasting music is a disruption for many, that is an issue onto itself, you have to expect that people will be talking and maybe even get a little loud at the pool as they have groups gathering, or are having a good time. You cannot expect to have a totaly quiet isolative experience when you go to a public pool. The only place you can expect to have exactly the ambience and behavior that you want is inside your own home and in your own backyard. The rest is up for grabs. You cannot control, dictate or put your own expectations on others talking or having a good time while you want quiet and peacefulness for yourself in a public pool, park or other setting. There should be respect of course, but it is a recreational experience, it is a pool. it is a gathering place, it is for everyone. I live by Live Oaks Park, I have heard people from the park in my backyard talking and laughing, I love it. Life is all around me, how lucky I am to hear happy people living and enjoying their lives.

Jane, thank you for the friendly sentiment. If I ever get fortunate enough to move to TV someday, I hope to have neighbors just like you.

This certainly was not a raucous gathering, but one of the best times I had at TV when I rented last month was at the Chula Vista pool when pool side bingo was played for approximately 2 hours on a Thursday morning. What nice, friendly people I met playing bingo by the pool. And I learned several new bingo games that morning! My bingo loving grandmother would have loved this!

[Georgia Girl]

I'm with you, I think it's very rude for people to blast their music in public places. We all have different tastes in music anyway, but many of us like to read and relax at the pool. I don't think this is common but unfortunately there are inconsiderate people everywhere.

[jimmy D]

Lighten up. Be nice. Just ask them to lower the volume. Do u own the pool?? or the??
just ask and be nice this will all work out unless u feel this is only your pool

[duffysmom]

Please list the pools where folks listen to music, talk to each other and let their beer bellies hang out. Hmmmmm, I'm there. :a040:

Ok, here's the scoop; at my pool we start off the day with a prayer service and them proceed to a day long meditation which includes a floating meditation (that's meditation, not medication). Occasionally we stop for a refreshing fruit punch. Once a month we have a harpist come to serenade us. Also, we are fortunate to have a neighbor who is a hairdresser and 2X's a month we all get a blue rinse in our hair.

Posh, consider this an open invitation to join our pool party.:1rotfl:

[Dirigo]

Your suggestion is certainly not the adult nor appropriate way to handle a situation. I thought you were an attorney. Strange way to mediate.

Sounds like an attorney's approach to get a ruling from a judge on a matter to me...:D

[graciegirl]

Good grief. This heat is making us all crabby.

[JoeC1947]

Ok, here's the scoop; at my pool we start off the day with a prayer service and them proceed to a day long meditation which includes a floating meditation (that's meditation, not medication). Occasionally we stop for a refreshing fruit punch. Once a month we have a harpist come to serenade us. Also, we are fortunate to have a neighbor who is a hairdresser and 2X's a month we all get a blue rinse in our hair.

Posh, consider this an open invitation to join our pool party.:1rotfl:

When is doggie day at the pools? My pooch needs a bath.

[Posh 08]

Ok, here's the scoop; at my pool we start off the day with a prayer service and them proceed to a day long meditation which includes a floating meditation (that's meditation, not medication). Occasionally we stop for a refreshing fruit punch. Once a month we have a harpist come to serenade us. Also, we are fortunate to have a neighbor who is a hairdresser and 2X's a month we all get a blue rinse in our hair.

Posh, consider this an open invitation to join our pool party.:1rotfl:

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Hmmmmmmm, NO!

[NECHFalcon68]

Lighten up. Be nice. Just ask them to lower the volume. Do u own the pool?? or the??
just ask and be nice this will all work out unless u feel this is only your pool

Or you can "Do the Right thing" and take a baseball bat to Radio Raheem's boombox.

[JIMROY]

I am the one who plays the music at the pool in discussion.
I have been doing so since the pool opened. I do not play
the music that has been discribed in this forum. I do not
consider it loud either. I know you can't please everyone.
I am often asked to turn it up in fact. If you took a poll
at this pool whether to have my music or not, I would be
surprised if there was more than one negative vote. That
is why I play the music for my neighbors. Being new and
walking into a setting that is already established may be
the issue here. Maybe the "reader" should have given the
pool setting a chance before complaining in this forum.

[zcaveman]

I am the one who plays the music at the pool in discussion.
I have been doing so since the pool opened. I do not play
the music that has been discribed in this forum. I do not
consider it loud either. I know you can't please everyone.
I am often asked to turn it up in fact. If you took a poll
at this pool whether to have my music or not, I would be
surprised if there was more than one negative vote. That
is why I play the music for my neighbors. Being new and
walking into a setting that is already established may be
the issue here. Maybe the "reader" should have given the
pool setting a chance before complaining in this forum.

So if I went to this pool and did not like your music and asked you to turn the music down to a personal level would you do it?

[duffysmom]

JimRoy, it would be interesting to take a poll but it would have to be anonymous. Many people are too polite to say anything to you about your music and others would just move on to a another pool even though it's inconvenient for them to do so. When you set up speakers and play your music loud enough for everyone at the pool to hear it's in my book entitlement. Of course the people who enjoy it will stay but how many others have left and felt resentlful that their only recourse was to leave. It's a question of respecting boundaries. In my Village we have pool parties where people can bop around and socialize but on a daily basis most wear ear buds or read, chat and respect their neighbors space.

[angiefox10]

I'm one of the people who go to this pool and we have taken a poll. People have come on this thread and posted they like the music. I like the music. It's not loud and it's very nice.

It's the people who do not live in this area and one new person who are upset. Our pool is pretty full most of the time. I'm told the other pools are empty. Then go there.

Most of us would be more upset if the music went away. Please let us enjoy our pool and you enjoy yours.

[graciegirl]

Angie. The Sanibel pool is mine too..even if I have never been there, don't intend to go and don't have a dog in the fight.

All pools belong to all Villagers except for Orange Blossom, and the Country Club pools that have paid membership.

[angiefox10]

My intent Gracie was to stop this lynching..... What is yours?

[duffysmom]

It sounds like a clique has taken over The Sanibel pool and they don't want any discussion on what is fair to their neighbors.

[Ripcord13]

Please list the pools where folks listen to music, talk to each other and let their beer bellies hang out. Hmmmmm, I'm there. :a040:

The farther north of 466A you can go, pick one.

Rip

[Ripcord13]

Or you can "Do the Right thing" and take a baseball bat to Radio Raheem's boombox.

:agree:

I'm a big fan of the Louisville slugger solution.

[JIMROY]

Look, I have the utmost respect for my neighbors and friends.
The women, who I did see leave that day, was off base and has
no idea abouy what goes on at the pool. She needed a different
venue for her reading. But to be clear, I could care less whether
I play my music or not. I do so because the folks who frequent
the pool ask me to. If you are not there, you have no idea what
this women is talking about and the discription that has been
potrayed about my music is not a fair rendering of what is being
presented. I take offence at some newbee complaining about
something that has been a normal practice since the pool opened.
The folks who have responded to the thread have taken this whole
thing out of true context. Besides......you should hear what I have
to offer. My peeps love it and thats all that counts....CHOW!

[Skybo]

I wish I were closer, I think I�d like to hang out at the Sanibel pool. It sounds like an enjoyable atmosphere. I go to the pool to cool off in the water, to get exercise and to socialize. And music makes all of those things more enjoyable for me. I wish they at least piped in music at the neighborhood pools.

The pools, including the neighborhood pools, are social gathering spots. Sometimes neighbors gather and put together tables and play games or have parties. Residents bring their adult family members there for family gatherings. People talk and laugh. People have fun. And fun isn�t usually library-quiet.

[graciegirl]

The Odell pool has The Villages radio station playing. I thought all pools did. I couldn't understand why someone would play music over the local radio station.

How many of you have music at their closest pool. (That also belongs to ME....and everyone...;).)

[tony&tina]

I totally agree.... I personally did not come to TV to be by myself and complain about people socializing, music playing and fun being had by all. People who do not want to be bothered should stay home and read...........

[justjim]

I've got the toughest Tiger you ever saw in this hunt. She is about 5'2 and weighs about 115 pounds soaking wet. She is usually at the pool at least 4 or 5 days a week. We live in Sanibel now! Unfortunately, last winter due to a trip and all the moving "stuff"----you know decorating----buying new furniture for the new house----etc. etc. she was probably only at the pool 10 or 12 times. I was a the pool maybe twice myself. You see I would rather golf than swim or sunburn. Nothing unusual going on then----can't even remember any music-----if there was it wasn't noticed by either of us. All we can remember are some very nice people "hanging" around the pool.

Lori: Sorry for your impression (and others) of Sanibel Pool. This thread has gotten completely out of hand. My Tiger can "charm" ol' JimRoy and his band of followers so that the music is at a level (if at all) that you and me can enjoy a "read" without loud interruptions. I know because I've seen her work a crowd before! After all, he is a Jim---- just like me and I know has to be a reasonable very nice guy. Heck, we have probably talked before! Unlike our Representatives in Washington, I think we can come to a reasonable compromise on this music thing. What do you think?

[Lori4719]

I've got the toughest Tiger you ever saw in this hunt. She is about 5'2 and weighs about 115 pounds soaking wet. She is usually at the pool at least 4 or 5 days a week. We live in Sanibel now! Unfortunately, last winter due to a trip and all the moving "stuff"----you know decorating----buying new furniture for the new house----etc. etc. she was probably only at the pool 10 or 12 times. I was a the pool maybe twice myself. You see I would rather golf than swim or sunburn. Nothing unusual going on then----can't even remember any music-----if there was it wasn't noticed by either of us. All we can remember are some very nice people "hanging" around the pool.

Lori: Sorry for your impression (and others) of Sanibel Pool. This thread has gotten completely out of hand. My Tiger can "charm" ol' JimRoy and his band of followers so that the music is at a level (if at all) that you and me can enjoy a "read" without loud interruptions. I know because I've seen her work a crowd before! After all, he is a Jim---- just like me and I know has to be a reasonable very nice guy. Heck, we have probably talked before! Unlike our Representatives in Washington, I think we can come to a reasonable compromise on this music thing. What do you think?

You are right this post has gotten out of context, all I asked if it was "the norm" for people to play their music, IMHO I did think the music was a little loud but if that is what the majority likes than my intent is not to disrupt that practice. I like music, I like socializing and talking to people at the pool. If I want to read and find the music distracting I will read elsewhere or tune into my iPod.

So no compromise necessary, the majority is for the music, don't change a thing, ENJOY and I will to next time I am there! Can we just forget this whole topic?

[angiefox10]

You are right this post has gotten out of context, all I asked if it was "the norm" for people to play their music, IMHO I did think the music was a little loud but if that is what the majority likes than my intent is not to disrupt that practice. I like music, I like socializing and talking to people at the pool. If I want to read and find the music distracting I will read elsewhere or tune into my iPod.

So no compromise necessary, the majority is for the music, don't change a thing, ENJOY and I will to next time I am there! Can we just forget this whole topic?

I don't now who you are.... But I think I love you... If you are at the pool and the people have their music too loud, you will find we are all very nice people and don't wish to disturb anyone. Please, tell the person involved. Everyone can have a good time at the pool. There is no need for baseball bats or the battle of the iPods.

Thank you for this post!

[samhass]

Hmmm...music at the pool could cause me to break out into spontaneous dancing. I sometimes find myself dancing with my cart at Sweetbay. Mind you, the music has to be right for this to happen.
Don't make me dance. You might not want to see it. I'm not twenty anymore and I'm not skinny..

[PennBF]

Am I right in reading that someone is going to a pool and playing music which
may violate those who have gone to the pool to rest and relax? What are the controls? Can I go to the pool, bring my wireless speakers and play loud
rock? Oops, why not? Oh it may violate some swimmers music interest. I once heard a great person say they,"believed in censorship as long as they could be the censor". This is what should rule music at the pool. I am all in favor as long as I am the one who decides what is played and how loud.
No one agrees to my point..Then music should not be allowed. I personally
love music and have all sorts of music in our home including Itunes, wireless
speakers, travel speakers for the car, the best earphones, etc. However,
would not be inclined to force others to accept my interests. :popcorn:

[duffysmom]

You are right this post has gotten out of context, all I asked if it was "the norm" for people to play their music, IMHO I did think the music was a little loud but if that is what the majority likes than my intent is not to disrupt that practice. I like music, I like socializing and talking to people at the pool. If I want to read and find the music distracting I will read elsewhere or tune into my iPod.

So no compromise necessary, the majority is for the music, don't change a thing, ENJOY and I will to next time I am there! Can we just forget this
whole topic?

Lori, posts like this take on a life of their own. No fear, in a short while this topic will fade into obscurity and you can go back to being anonymous and not notorious at the pool.:coolsmiley:

[Lori4719]

Lori, posts like this take on a life of their own. No fear, in a short while this topic will fade into obscurity and you can go back to being anonymous and not notorious at the pool.:coolsmiley:

Lol, I hope so.

[PennBF]

I am amazed that someone actually believes they have the right and are entitled to play music in a "public place" without regrard to the other person.
I am amazed that anyone would support such a serious violation to the other
person's right to peace and quiet. To compare it to laughing, or someone
talking loud because of another person's hearing challenge does not even deserve an answer. I guess when there are over 90,000 people in a community it will attract different attitudes but this one does not even pass the test of reasonableness. :ohdear:

[angiefox10]

Where everyone decided to try to get along and work it out....

[Posh 08]

Where everyone decided to try to get along and work it out....

:coolsmiley:

[JoeC1947]

Can't we all just get along???

..........

[Tom Hannon]

I agree.
I would have gone into the rec center and spoken to the attendant.

I would have taken the music box and thrown it into the pool. These people are rude.

[samhass]

You would have thrown it in the pool?? Seriously? Playing music may be considered rude, but I think throwing his music box into the pool might be breaking the law. It sure isn't worth making the trip to Bushnell in cuffs because you considered someone rude.

[JoeC1947]

I would have taken the music box and thrown it into the pool. These people are rude.

I would have danced!

[angiefox10]

I would have taken the music box and thrown it into the pool. These people are rude.

I haven't been on here for awhile and I'm very surprised by your response. This is so unlike you. You never came off as violent before and in fact I know several people who know you and they have never mentioned that you have a violent side. What's up?

There is in fact music in public places. There is music at the squares (much like at the pool), there is music in the stores, and there is music at many of the pools.

If you go to a park, people play their music all the time.

Why the violence for music at a pool that yu haven't been too? And after everyone is trying to work it out?

This is a very nice pool. I've been there several times and the people are wonderful. Why woul d ANYONE suggest violence????

[G&P SSSKI]

Jim, loved your music at the pool, play that funky music white boy

[Barefoot]

Can we just forget this whole topic?

Nope. Once a thread is started, it takes on a life of its own. Threads morph and take on life, and have been know to start neighborhood wars, and I think maybe even a sink hole.

[John_W]

We go to the Tamarind Grove Neighborhood Pool about once a week and I always take my radio, usually tune it to WMNO 98.9 in Orlando they play classic rock on the light side. Most of the time I set the volume so I can hear it within about 5 feet.

On the average sunny day by about 2pm or 3pm in the afternoon you'll find every lounge chair will be taken and between 15 and 20 people in the pool and the conversation level is so loud I can't even hear my radio. That's a fact.

[paulandjean]

I haven't been on here for awhile and I'm very surprised by your response. This is so unlike you. You never came off as violent before and in fact I know several people who know you and they have never mentioned that you have a violent side. What's up?

There is in fact music in public places. There is music at the squares (much like at the pool), there is music in the stores, and there is music at many of the pools.

If you go to a park, people play their music all the time.

Why the violence for music at a pool that yu haven't been too? And after everyone is trying to work it out?

This is a very nice pool. I've been there several times and the people are wonderful. Why woul d ANYONE suggest violence????

Think throwing the person in the pool violent, throwing the music box in the pool a misdeamnor........................

[JoeC1947]

Noodle fight at high noon. (BYON)

[PennBF]

Am I the only one that has heard of "ear phones". I go to the pool when it is not oppresively hot and listen to my music using EAR PHONES. They are
great and do not invade the peace and quiet of others.
For the music challenged people these can be found in every electronic store,
Walmarts, Sams Club, Radio Shack and can run from $10.00 to $500.00.
That is the respectable way to hear music and not by poluting the air with
something a person may like and others do not. Try them, you'll love them.:shrug:

[graciegirl]

Went to the pool today. It has been a long time since going to the pool since my foot just got out of the orthopedic boot. Our closest pool is Tall Trees. Lovely bunch of folks there. Warm and friendly and welcoming and one was playing his radio. I guess it was on...because when I go IN the pool, my hearers come OUT of my ears. So it is always a non issue for me. I always have the option for silence. lol.

I LOVE this part of my life.

[swimdawg]

Am I the only one that has heard of "ear phones". I go to the pool when it is not oppresively hot and listen to my music using EAR PHONES. They are
great and do not invade the peace and quiet of others.
For the music challenged people these can be found in every electronic store,
Walmarts, Sams Club, Radio Shack and can run from $10.00 to $500.00.
That is the respectable way to hear music and not by poluting the air with
something a person may like and others do not. Try them, you'll love them.:shrug:

I couldn't agree more! We all have different tastes for music....and I always use my ear phones. Why should I subject my taste in music to anyone else?

[cappyjon431]

Another earphone user here. I recently bought a pair of waterproof H2audio earphones that come with a waterproof case for my i-pod. Perfect for the pool!

[swimdawg]

Another earphone user here. I recently bought a pair of waterproof H2audio earphones that come with a waterproof case for my i-pod. Perfect for the pool!

I have H2o audio Interval waterproof set as well! Love love love it! Now we can listen to what WE want to hear in and out of the water, right? And we're not subjecting anyone else to our type of music.....and visa versa!!! :)

[FMF Doc]

We go to the Tamarind Grove Neighborhood Pool about once a week and I always take my radio, usually tune it to WMNO 98.9 in Orlando they play classic rock on the light side. Most of the time I set the volume so I can hear it within about 5 feet.

On the average sunny day by about 2pm or 3pm in the afternoon you'll find every lounge chair will be taken and between 15 and 20 people in the pool and the conversation level is so loud I can't even hear my radio. That's a fact.

I have H2o audio Interval waterproof set as well! Love love love it! Now we can listen to what WE want to hear in and out of the water, right? And we're not subjecting anyone else to our type of music.....and visa versa!!! :)

I agree with earphones. John I have experienced the noise level of those conversations.

[duffysmom]

We've become a society that needs to be entertained every minute of the day and night. Whatever happened to listening to the wind or birds singing or the hum of our neighbors chatting at the pool without music blaring. We are privileged to have the Squares for entertainment, go there and let the rest of us have peace and quiet.:shrug:

[Tom Hannon]

We've become a society that needs to be entertained every minute of the day and night. Whatever happened to listening to the wind or birds singing or the hum of our neighbors chatting at the pool without music blaring. We are privileged to have the Squares for entertainment, go there and let the rest of us have peace and quiet.:shrug:

Right on, Duffy. I have walked out of many restaurants because the music was too loud. When I go out to eat, I want to be able to have a conversation with whomever is with me without yelling across the table. I should not have to be forced to listen to music.

[mikeandnancy1112]

We have a wonderful pool group. Everyone is very respectful of each other.

[senior citizen]

Mom & I had to stop going to our Amelia adult pool because a bunch of loud, foul-mouthed men took over the pool. One guy must have been near- deaf as he was particularly loud. We started going to Mallory pool & what a difference! Until this summer--there's a small group of people with another near-deaf male who are drinkers (beer bellies & conversation). I guess I'm going to have to start wearing earplugs to the pool. :sigh:

This is why my husband said that if and when we build or buy a gently used home, it will have a pool and a birdcage and be on a golf course even though we do NOT play golf.

When we rented such a home, it was nice and quiet and peaceful at all hours of the day and night. There are plenty such homes to buy; pool homes with no back neighbors. We couldn't even see our side neighbors lanais.....the way the land was shaped.

If one is trying to read a book or just relax, as others have said, who wants to hear blasting music.......or loud mouth cursing men.

Being "early to bed" and "early risers" ourselves.......and certainly not party animals, we enjoy a quiet atmosphere.

Ditto, as far as visitors, when our children and infant grand daughter visited, you couldn't hear a peep. If one speaks in a soft normal voice, no need to upset the neighbors. Maybe some of these people are deaf....or just always were loud mouth types.

[justjim]

I can see both sides of what is probably not even an Issue! Some people want peace and "reasonable" quiet and others like to "party" and have fun. In both cases, the key is to be courteous and respectful. I enjoy an occasional beer or glass of good wine but have little or no tolerance for an obnoxious drunk. I have heard of them being at the pool and I've seen them myself at the Squares. This is not being respectful!

[gmcneill]

FWIW

We anticipated potential conflicts re: music genre likes/dislikes in public places when we discussed operational policies at our soon to be opened city-operated aquatic facility, named Calypso Cove.

We decided to get in front of the issue by using our sound system to play only easy listening steel drum/island/beach-themed music bc we wanted to create a tropical environment escape for our visitors.

Visitors who preferred to listen to other types of music could do so on their own devices but only if they used a personal listening device such as ear pods, ear phones...

In eight seasons of operation since implementing that policy, not a single complaint or objection but numerous compliments.

[grayesun]

This thread brings to mind a parking lot music battle we engaged in for FUN some years back.

We were listening to the ending of Unforgettable (Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole) in our car (in parking spot) before going shopping, when a convertible pulls in alongside...blaring an Aerosmith tune loud enough to vibrate the entire car and probably be heard 1/4 mile away.

Oh yeah, the gauntlet had been thrown down and we weren't backing down this time. Have you ever heard "Unforgettable" played loud enough to mute Steven Tyler...we did it, that old Buick Riviera had some sound system!

Anyway, thumbs up to music headset/earplug users; that don't impose their music choices on others and let them enjoy the ambience of nature.

[croninjack]

Well I love the music at the pool...it is simply beautiful and I thank the couple for providing it. I have found that most of the people at our pool enjoy it too....

[Tom Hannon]

Suppose one person brings his radio and plays Garth Borroks and another pool member is playing Jimi Hendrix? How will that work out? People be considerate. If you want to play music put on ear plugs.

[croninjack]

Can't say it enough ....lovin the tunes at the pool.....

[croninjack]

Hendrix's hmmm haven't heard him yet....but have heard the blues and other nice tunes.

[PR1234]

People blasting their music and shouting on their cellphones...:blahblahblah::blahblahblah::blahblah blah: UGH!!!

[OscarOlden]

Can't say it enough ....lovin the tunes at the pool.....

Can't say it enough. EARPHONES, EARPHONES, EARPHONES!

[skyc6]

How many times do people have to say it??? NO ONE AT THE SANIBEL POOL IS BLASTING THEIR MUSIC OR THEIR CELL PHONES!
If the music player used ear buds, the people would ask that he let them hear music because that is what they like. If someone didn't like it they would go around the corner to the Charlotte pool, which is more quiet. The people at the Sanibel pool like each other, are friends, and like to hear music at the pool. Thanks many time over to our own personal DJ for being generous enough to share his music, because there is no music at the pool otherwise. Why do some pools have music and not others? Some have the radio station going and others not, but there is no explanation apparently.
The music is not loud at all. If someone wanted to read, they could sit on the other side of the music and read.
I am completely amazed that so many people who have never come to the Sanibel pool want to run someone out of town or throw his boombox into the waterfor playing music??? Are you serious? It is not a boombox, but a small radio.
The nice pleasant happy music is not a problem, but the angry people looking for a fight about the nice, pleasant, happy music is a concern!
Release all your negative stress and relax! We live in a wonderful place...please get out and enjoy it, and stop looking for things to find fault with.:boxing2: :) :)

[Ripcord13]

We've become a society that needs to be entertained every minute of the day and night. Whatever happened to listening to the wind or birds singing or the hum of our neighbors chatting at the pool without music blaring. We are privileged to have the Squares for entertainment, go there and let the rest of us have peace and quiet.:shrug:

Well stated

[angiefox10]

How many times do people have to say it??? NO ONE AT THE SANIBEL POOL IS BLASTING THEIR MUSIC OR THEIR CELL PHONES!
If the music player used ear buds, the people would ask that he let them hear music because that is what they like. If someone didn't like it they would go around the corner to the Charlotte pool, which is more quiet. The people at the Sanibel pool like each other, are friends, and like to hear music at the pool. Thanks many time over to our own personal DJ for being generous enough to share his music, because there is no music at the pool otherwise. Why do some pools have music and not others? Some have the radio station going and others not, but there is no explanation apparently.
The music is not loud at all. If someone wanted to read, they could sit on the other side of the music and read.
I am completely amazed that so many people who have never come to the Sanibel pool want to run someone out of town or throw his boombox into the waterfor playing music??? Are you serious? It is not a boombox, but a small radio.
The nice pleasant happy music is not a problem, but the angry people looking for a fight about the nice, pleasant, happy music is a concern!
Release all your negative stress and relax! We live in a wonderful place...please get out and enjoy it, and stop looking for things to find fault with.:boxing2: :) :)

I agree. The people at this pool have discussed this and we don't want these people to stop playing their music, or to wear earphones.

These are very lovely people who have shared their music since the pool was put in.... Why people who doesn't go to this pool would care is beyond me.

The people who share this pool have come on to say the misic isn't loud and that we enjoy it. The rec center staff members are aware of the music.... There are no rules against them playing it.

We are so lucky to live in this wonderful place. Why do people want to come on a public forum and try to cause trouble? I'm guessing you don't live here and don't understand how protective we are of our community and our village.

[Barefoot]

Angie, I think this thread has become a general discussion about acceptable behavior at all the pools, not just your local pool, which is why there are so many opinions.

[skyc6]

One other thought. Please remember where Sanibel is! There is new construction going on there and has been for some months.
It may be impossible to hear any birds singing, or leaves rustling in the soft breeze, as one poster likes to hear. Instead you may hear the rattatattat of roofing nails and a cement mixer at work!
The nice music drowns out some of this clatter noise for us, and that may be another reason we have grown to love it.

[shcisamax]

There is a simple answer to the simple problem. Go to another pool that is more to your liking. Or build your own so you don't have to worry about compromising in any manner.

[lightworker888]

My DH had an interesting comment. He is one who likes calm and quiet so a loud boombox is not his thing. He loves '50's music for dancing but not while he is relaxing. His thought was that it could work for people like him if there was a regular time when the "group" got together and the music was played. Then people who want it could go then and there would be quiet at other times. I could see that some people like to use their village pool and may not want to go elsewhere so having a regular "music time" might work for them. Just another idea.


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[OscarOlden]

I am new here, we closed on our house in June and moved all our furniture down but we are not here full time yet. I am down here this week to tie up some loose ends and a little R & R. Today I finally have time to go to the pool and read a good book. After a little while a couple comes in and hooks up their iPod to speakers and plays it loud enough for the whole pool to hear.

Is this the norm at the pools here? I finally left because I couldn't concentrate on my book. Am I unreasonable because I don't want to listen to someone else's music.

Thanks.

One other thought. Please remember where Sanibel is! There is new construction going on there and has been for some months.
It may be impossible to hear any birds singing, or leaves rustling in the soft breeze, as one poster likes to hear. Instead you may hear the rattatattat of roofing nails and a cement mixer at work!
The nice music drowns out some of this clatter noise for us, and that may be another reason we have grown to love it.

All the more reason to use earphones, Sky. Try them, you'll love them. You won't hear the rattatattat of roofing nails and cement mixers at work. You sound like you're the only one who has gone through living in a new village with building going on. How many villages are there now? How many going up? It's been ongoing for a long time, Sky. It sounds like there's a clique at the Sanibell pool and they are not considerate of others.

Lori, there is hope!

[angiefox10]

We are actually very lucky.... We have quiet pools AND pools with music. I've been told some communities even have party pools with live music.

As skyc6 says..... We love our community and get along very well. It only seems to be the people who don't live here and haven't heard the "soft" music (how many times do we have to say it isn't loud) that have a problem with it.

To be honest, I've met people from other pools who come to this pool because they like it better. I'm told it's friendlier.

I think there are a lot of other priorities in my life than the music at the pools. Maybe one day, others will figure that out.

I say..... Live and let live and everyone will be a lot happier.

Or..... Not..... :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[Posh 08]

We are actually very lucky.... We have quiet pools AND pools with music. I've been told some communities even have party pools with live music.

As skyc6 says..... We love our community and get along very well. It only seems to be the people who don't live here and haven't heard the "soft" music (how many times do we have to say it isn't loud) that have a problem with it.

To be honest, I've met people from other pools who come to this pool because they like it better. I'm told it's friendlier.

I think there are a lot of other priorities in my life than the music at the pools. Maybe one day, others will figure that out.

I say..... Live and let live and everyone will be a lot happier.

Or..... Not..... :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

I want an adult pool like yours Angie, when we move to TV. :beer3:

[Sanibel7]

Whats a week? It is just rude to play music loud. Grandparents probably want to be the best ones. What about the next week when someone else comes to visit or the week after why do we have to deal with that? Remember they are the guests. We pay for the pools etc for their enjoyment. They should respect this.

[skyc6]

All the more reason to use earphones, Sky. Try them, you'll love them. You won't hear the rattatattat of roofing nails and cement mixers at work. You sound like you're the only one who has gone through living in a new village with building going on. How many villages are there now? How many going up? It's been ongoing for a long time, Sky. It sounds like there's a clique at the Sanibell pool and they are not considerate of others.

Lori, there is hope!

LOL! It seems there is a need to silence my world! If I try the earbuds,as you suggest, I won't be able to hear the music, which I really like, so that is why I am never wearing earbuds! I don't mind the music, the construction noise, the chatter, the road traffic, or anything! I LOVE living here in the Villages and I am not complaining about anything, except the people who insist on complaining about something, in this wonderful place where we all live! (Actually, I don't know if all these complainers even live here!) I was suggesting some things that might bother others, because a lot of people who have never come to the Sanibel pool are bothered by the music there, which they have never heard. They also do not want me to hear it and they want me to wear earbuds!! I don't want to wear earbuds--I love the music!
Over and out! :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[buckscounty]

No, that is not right, the adult pools are noisy.

[cappyjon431]

LOL! It seems there is a need to silence my world! If I try the earbuds,as you suggest, I won't be able to hear the music, which I really like, so that is why I am never wearing earbuds! I don't mind the music, the construction noise, the chatter, the road traffic, or anything! I LOVE living here in the Villages and I am not complaining about anything, except the people who insist on complaining about something, in this wonderful place where we all live! (Actually, I don't know if all these complainers even live here!) I was suggesting some things that might bother others, because a lot of people who have never come to the Sanibel pool are bothered by the music there, which they have never heard. They also do not want me to hear it and they want me to wear earbuds!! I don't want to wear earbuds--I love the music!
Over and out! :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:


Earbuds are earphones. You WOULD be able to hear whatever music you really like.

[skyc6]

It would seem to make more sense for the book reader to wear the earbuds.
I like the music that is played at Sanibel pool, so why would I want to block it out with earbuds.
Would earbuds silence the music, or any disturbing sound for the person who wants to read?
If not, then she may want to read elsewhere. That seems a better solution than beating the radio with a baseball bat or throwing the radio into the pool.
Again-things suggested by people who have never come and never will. Geesh!!

[cappyjon431]

It would seem to make more sense for the book reader to wear the earbuds.
I like the music that is played at Sanibel pool, so why would I want to block it out with earbuds.
Would earbuds silence the music, or any disturbing sound for the person who wants to read?
If not, then she may want to read elsewhere. That seems a better solution than beating the radio with a baseball bat or throwing the radio into the pool.
Again-things suggested by people who have never come and never will. Geesh!!

I go to my neighborhood pool several times a week. I absolutely love heavy metal music as well as Latin music. Knowing that many of the other residents might not like my taste in music, I wear earbuds.

I think this thread brings up a very important question: Should the rights of the majority (let's assume the majority of the people at this particular pool do indeed "like" the music) supercede the rights of the minority (once again lets assume that at least one person might have a different taste in music, might want to concentrate on reading, etc.)? I certainly understand that a group might enjoy listening to the music, but I also understand that the one person who does not is entitled to enjoy his neighborhood pool. I also understand that sometimes it is difficult for those in the minority to speak up against the majority. It's somewhat of an ethical conundrum.

I can only make my own personal choice in regards to my music possibly offending others. My own personal choice is to wear earbuds so as not to expose my neighbors to Motley Crue, Poison, Warrant, Guns-n-Roses, Mana, Chayenne, Dos Ojos, etc. I can enjoy my music and those that prefer listening to something else, reading, sleeping, etc. won't be disturbed.

[skyc6]

Cappy Jon,
You sound like a very nice person and I am glad you live in The Villages. :)

[Lori4719]

All the more reason to use earphones, Sky. Try them, you'll love them. You won't hear the rattatattat of roofing nails and cement mixers at work. You sound like you're the only one who has gone through living in a new village with building going on. How many villages are there now? How many going up? It's been ongoing for a long time, Sky. It sounds like there's a clique at the Sanibell pool and they are not considerate of others.

Lori, there is hope!

First of all in case you meet someone named Lori don't call the lynching mob and hang her up for asking the question that started this thread. . My real name isn't Lori it happens to be my granddaughters name, and the numbers are her date of birth.

Thank God I wasn't stupid enough to use my own name, just stupid enough to ask the question about music. In another post I also said if the majority likes the music then majority rules. This whole thread has gotten out of hand, I don't think there is a clique at the pool, I have been there recently and everyone was very friendly, socializing and having a good time. END OF STORY!

[justjim]

This Thread has a life of its own. SANIBEL POOL you have quickly become the most notorious pool in TV. Hey, maybe the Sanibel Social Club could setup a lemonade stand at the entrance to the pool and charge $5.00 just to get a peek at all the "action" at this notorious pool. Of course, the money could go to hiring Scooter for a real live "jam" at the pool. Nope, against the rules I guess!!

[shcisamax]

Do you ever wonder if people have a life outside of complaining?

[justjim]

Do you ever wonder if people have a life outside of complaining?

Shcisamax: After age 65 some have one eye on what they can complain about and the other on the Grim Reaper. Some live in La La Land. Of course, none of us in TV fall into these categories!

[shcisamax]

Justjim: Nope. :)

[Posh 08]

Do you ever wonder if people have a life outside of complaining?

Ain't that the truth. Especially for folks that the next stop is the Rest Home. Be glad to talk with folks, hear some music, dance by that pool, shake that thing.

[Joaniesmom]

Was the ghetto blaster waterproof? I coulda fixed that problem in a heartbeat.

A lovely, decisive solution to the problem!