[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by RosemarySoso

I hear it’s a terrific cardio workout. Why don’t you join them.

For the many reasons others have stated above.

[Serengeti12]

Originally Posted by kendi

Thinking of it as a “confrontation” is what will get you in trouble. Decide ahead of time a respectful way to talk to them. Then get yourself into a kindly mood and head on down to chat with them.

The only confrontation that occurred was his wife coming out and yelling at us and calling us “disgusting” - we tried to answer her questions calmly

[Boomer]

This thread made me remember Noriega.

[Serengeti12]

Originally Posted by NavyVet

I agree. If non-essential noise woke me up at 0800, I'd be ticked off too. I am never up that early. How incredibly RUDE! If they can do it in the garage, why can't they do it INSIDE their homes? I can understand construction or lawn maintenance noise as workers have no choice and have to do their jobs, making a living. Drumming is not a necessary outdoor activity and is loud and very annoying to most people. Then they have the nerve to tell others to put in ear plugs if they don't like it or refuse to change to a less ridiculous time? Nothing right about such appalling behavior - Beyond rude!

Fact check - instructor was never asked to change the time of day. Drumming started at 8:30 and during that one hour probably only actually drummed 30-45 minutes - it is not constant drumming like it was described

[Serengeti12]

Originally Posted by daddymac1127

It was outside the house. !2 of them drumming away. I called the Police. They told me that the noise ordinance allowed noise between 6 am and 10 pm. Unless the noise level was greater than the allowed decibel level which the Police Officer doubted very much. Police Officer told me that i should go talk to them. I called the Police to try to avoid a confrontation but they told me differently.

The only confrontation was your wife coming out yelling at us and calling us “disgusting” - we tried to answer her questions calmly but she didn’t listen

[daddymac1127]

[QUOTE=Serengeti12;1778565]The only confrontation that occurred was his wife coming out and yelling at us and calling us “disgusting” - we tried to answer her questions calmly[/QUOTE

My was said it was disgusting after she was told supposedly they had permission to do the cardio drumming and that it would be happening every day going forward.

[daddymac1127]

Originally Posted by Serengeti12

Fact check - instructor was never asked to change the time of day. Drumming started at 8:30 and during that one hour probably only actually drummed 30-45 minutes - it is not constant drumming like it was described

i am the wife..i didnt like idea no notice it was happening..it affected our sleep..with alot of neighbors not home for various reasons..i felt we werent an intregal part of decision of time and not holding it elsewhere where it would not affect the neighbors..very inconsiderate ... that is why i said i was disgusted

By the way my husband forgot to mention the megaphone that was used to relay instructions.

Enough said.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Just wondering, is there a way to adapt this activity to make it quieter?

Take away the sticks and replace them with long Q-Tips, sorry SWABS, like they use for Covid testing.

[asianthree]

I can hear pickle ball, and not even near any court., and it goes on from 8 am to dusk. Yet I don’t go out and confront those playing.

I am guessing the cardio drumming is made up of your neighbors. Since the rec centers are closed some are trying to get as much exercise as they can. Once the rec centers are open they will move back. 40 minutes out of life shouldn’t be a big deal.

The guy in our old neighborhood who had a full wood shop in his garage and started up his power saw At 7AM ran it until about five, with multiple men stopping in to use the multiple machines, was far more Inconsiderate. And yet there’s nothing you can do, we moved.

Bonus this is temporary, I get it most older people sleep more hours than say the more active Younger resident. I get up everyday at 3am after sleeping about 4 hours. I want to enjoy as much of the day as I can

[Rose Kennedy]

Yet!

[Velvet]

Non-essential noise is a big deal to me.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Cardiac issues, balance issues to name a few,

Neuropathy being the biggest issue since you have no feeling in either your hands or your feet getting on a bike it’s just like stepping in front of a car doing 40 miles an hour.

Drumming can give them a stable ground to do an exercise without putting their life in jeopardy or others

If you all enjoy drumming the the cardio effects it affords you, by all means drum away, just not outside in a quiet neighborhood. That is just not neighborly, especially early in the morning.

[Cheapbas]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Just wondering, is there a way to adapt this activity to make it quieter? Not suggesting you discontinue the activity, but make it less noisy?
You say that no one is being hurt. Perhaps there are no physical damages, but at least some are being rudely awakened, disturbed and annoyed, so much so that they felt need to complain. Since this activity is normally held indoors where sound can be dampened, I should think that before bringing it into a neighborhood should have been discussed with and received a total buy in from all who may be affected before proceeding. Doesn't look like neighbors were consulted.
I'm pretty sure that if I were trying to have a nice quiet morning before starting my day, I also would find it extremely annoying at the very least. To say "if you hate music, get ear plugs" shows lack of consideration in that you expect others to have to adapt to a problem you created.

Why can’t they put a towel on the Drums.

[Serengeti12]

Originally Posted by daddymac1127

i am the wife..i didnt like idea no notice it was happening..it affected our sleep..with alot of neighbors not home for various reasons..i felt we werent an intregal part of decision of time and not holding it elsewhere where it would not affect the neighbors..very inconsiderate ... that is why i said i was disgusted

By the way my husband forgot to mention the megaphone that was used to relay instructions.

Enough said.

I have to agree enough said - just get your facts correct - there was no megaphone used. We do have a sound system. But you might want to keep your voice down when you are on the phone since I heard every word you said in describing what we were doing. Not sure where you got the idea that we would be doing it every day - we have done at least 25 drumming sessions throughout the villages and this was the first time in Summerhill and the first complaint we have had. We were almost finished before you even decided to come out to complain. We tried to explain why we couldn’t use the locations you suggested calmly but I don’t think you heard what we were saying. I apologize for disturbing your morning and hope to be back in the rec centers soon - this is just a temporary solution to be able to continue to exercise. I also checked with VCDD and I know that we were well within compliance of deed restrictions - not sure we would even be able to come to a compromise that would work for both parties so as you said - enough said

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

If you all enjoy drumming the the cardio effects it affords you, by all means drum away, just not outside in a quiet neighborhood. That is just not neighborly, especially early in the morning.

Since can't use inside of rec center, how about rec center parking lot next to tennis or pickle ball court? If there are complaints there then maybe the neighbors who don't like it may have a point.