[mmmalchow]

Hello! We are staying here for a lifestyle visit, and I’m wondering if we can watch the television on the screened I. Pool/lanai during Quiet hours? What about smoking in the backyard if we are just talking in a regular voice and not whispering?

[Stu from NYC]

Watch TV but neighborhood does not have to hear it.

Smoke to your hearts content.

[Two Bills]

The Villages close at 9pm. On the dot!

[Papa_lecki]

TV on the lanai shouldn’t be a problem.
If you are living next to me and smoking in the back yard, i certainly hope the smoke doesnt blow toward my biardcage/lanai - good way to not make friends.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by mmmalchow

Hello! We are staying here for a lifestyle visit, and I’m wondering if we can watch the television on the screened I. Pool/lanai during Quiet hours? What about smoking in the backyard if we are just talking in a regular voice and not whispering?

Careful!! The DB (Decibel Police) start their rounds at 8 PM sharp every evening. They're often disguised as two little old ladies riding around the neighborhoods in golf carts (sometimes even carrying clipboards) but can be easily recognized by the whip antenna on the back of the cart. Their standard is "mourning dove at 10 yards". If you're making sounds in excess of that after 8 PM---well, expect a knock on your door.

Oh--and absolutely NO ARGUING (unless done in a whisper, but who does that??).

I'd post lookouts.

[RICH1]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Watch TV but neighborhood does not have to hear it.

Smoke to your hearts content.

some would have bypassed the smoking question... but you attacked it... well done sir

[retiredguy123]

OP, when you move to The Villages, please do NOT bring a wind chime.

[Marathon Man]

You are asking us to speak for your neighbors. This seems like a great opportunity to knock on their doors and introduce yourselves.

[Accidental1]

Originally Posted by mmmalchow

Hello! We are staying here for a lifestyle visit, and I’m wondering if we can watch the television on the screened I. Pool/lanai during Quiet hours? What about smoking in the backyard if we are just talking in a regular voice and not whispering?

Both practices will bother some people…it’s a free country, and it’s your choice.

[MikePgh]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Watch TV but neighborhood does not have to hear it.

Smoke to your hearts content.

Provided they are not also on oxygen.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by mmmalchow

Hello! We are staying here for a lifestyle visit, and I’m wondering if we can watch the television on the screened I. Pool/lanai during Quiet hours? What about smoking in the backyard if we are just talking in a regular voice and not whispering?

Smoke all you want. It’s you home for now. Sit on the lanai until 3 am if you want. As long as you’re not blaring music and screaming, you can do what you want. There isn’t a “ lights out” mandate anywhere.

[BBBnWitty]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Smoke all you want. It’s you home for now. Sit on the lanai until 3 am if you want. As long as you’re not blaring music and screaming, you can do what you want. There isn’t a “ lights out” mandate anywhere.

If that's true, I'm glad I don't have any rentals or inconsiderate neighbors near me.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

You are asking us to speak for your neighbors. This seems like a great opportunity to knock on their doors and introduce yourselves.

They are here for a week so not much opportunity to make friendships. When we rented for a month said hi but did our best to be out and about as much as possible to explore this huge place

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

The Villages close at 9pm. On the dot!

2100 hours (9 pm CakeEaters) is The Villages Midnight. Stores close down, events end, streets quiet down, sidewalks get rolled up.

[Nell57]

Everyone is just messing with you,
These are private homes. Do what you want on your property,
You do you.