[graciegirl]

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by fred53

The suggestions of going over, inviting them over, etc. can often be a bad idea as the police explained to me. Let the police do their job. As to them finding out....I am sure there are others who hear the noise as it's not like your house would block it from going past. If you live with it it will just raise your anger to levels that will want to make you move. You can't be a good neighbor if you have lousy ones. And you can NOT please everyone.

Nip it in the bud.

HUH? I so disagree. You may get what you set out to get...quiet. But you may get more. The best defense for our security here in The Villages are people around you looking out for you. It is possible that these folks might be selfish, but that is not as likely as their being nice if approached with diplomacy and respect and true kindness.

You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

[John_W]

If I had a situation like that, in fact I live in a CYV and never hear my neighbors unless I step out into my lanai. However, if you're hearing neighbors while inside your house, I would close my sliding glass doors and turn on the ceiling fans if you're hot. Second I would put a radio on my lanai, turn it on and put it at the same volume as the neighbors noise. Go back inside and watch TV or whatever else you do. The next night, go outside and see if they are still making noise, if they are, in which case turn the radio slightly louder. Continue this until they have closed their sliding doors and the noise has gone away.

[Bonnevie]

maybe the previous owners tried the retaliatory approach and they just got their backs up and didn't cooperate. it's a whole new day. figure out what you'd like.....quiet after 9pm, 10pm on most nights (remember you may want to entertain and may go beyond that time too) letting you know when they are having a group over so you're prepared? and you do the same? try being a little self deprecating...."we old folks need our sleep" keep it light. then invite them to dinner. should you have to do this? no. but you can only control your actions and by allowing them to amend their ways will probably be more successful than forcing them. who knows, you may become fast friends.

[permanentvacation]

Originally Posted by John_W

If I had a situation like that, in fact I live in a CYV and never hear my neighbors unless I step out into my lanai. However, if you're hearing neighbors while inside your house, I would close my sliding glass doors and turn on the ceiling fans if you're hot. Second I would put a radio on my lanai, turn it on and put it at the same volume as the neighbors noise. Go back inside and watch TV or whatever else you do. The next night, go outside and see if they are still making noise, if they are, in which case turn the radio slightly louder. Continue this until they have closed their sliding doors and the noise has gone away.

Yes do you have any Metallica CD's?

[John_W]

Originally Posted by permanentvacation

Yes do you have any Metallica CD's?

Yes, I have the 'Black Album'. They might even start dancing to 'Enter Sandman'.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bonnevie

maybe the previous owners tried the retaliatory approach and they just got their backs up and didn't cooperate. it's a whole new day. figure out what you'd like.....quiet after 9pm, 10pm on most nights (remember you may want to entertain and may go beyond that time too) letting you know when they are having a group over so you're prepared? and you do the same? try being a little self deprecating...."we old folks need our sleep" keep it light. then invite them to dinner. should you have to do this? no. but you can only control your actions and by allowing them to amend their ways will probably be more successful than forcing them. who knows, you may become fast friends.

Very sage advice.

[lafoto]

Personally I am amazed that you even asked for advise. Treat them like you want to be treated! Golden rule!
Go talk to them, make friends and then slowly introduce the subject. Work it out like adults.
ps mentioning their sexual preference is appalling.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by hulahips

No it's to the right of us and yes behind us. Only one. They sit up higher which makes it worse for us as noise carries. They live here full time and we always believe in inviting the neighbors over too as to keep all happy however they are a bunch of gay women. No we have No problem with that as long as your considerate we don't care. I imagine we need to speak to them first out of courtesy but honestly my gut tells me they won't care at all. Any advice, appreciated??

I am not sure how their sexuality has anything at all to do with their noise level, but I would absolutely speak with them face to face in a very positive manner. Maybe you will get invited to one of their parties and become life-long friends. I would love to have neighbors who stay awake past 9pm as I am a night owl and don't go to bed until well after midnight. Being kind and respectful has no gender. P.S. I prefer Ozzy over Metallica any day and love "Crazy train"...

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[Yung Dum]

I find it quite disturbing to see how many people would call the police as the first resort on a matter they know so little about. Is this "racket" an every night thing? Does it always go on til the wee hours of 10:20? I'm sure this can be resolved without making yourselves miserable for years to come. It's not a perfect world, and calling the police surely will not make it so.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by lafoto

Personally I am amazed that you even asked for advise. Treat them like you want to be treated! Golden rule!
Go talk to them, make friends and then slowly introduce the subject. Work it out like adults.
P.S. Mentioning their sexual preference is appalling.

I wish this had been my response, it's a good one!

[TheDude]

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[thelegges]

It's been 5 days since the gathering, so not a nightly issue. For us once in awhile party does not upset us. We have over 20 people over couple times a month, as do others in our neighborhood, no one gets up set about noise, did have one neighbor ask when are they going to be invited to swim in the pool. Now that's odd request from a just met while out walking our street.

[jalopy54]

Originally Posted by Retiring

I add my vote to inviting them over for coffee rather than calling police. This serves you well on many levels. First, you get to know your neighbor. Second, you may find they are oblivious to the noise they are making and will cut it back immediately. Third, it is possible you learn they really don’t care what you think. Fourth, if “third” is the case, you will not feel bad calling the police.

Always try honey before vinegar.

Glad I don't have this problem with my neighbors.

[RickeyD]

We have quiet neighbors all around us, but since sound travels through the "ally" (backyards?) behind us we find ourselves whispering in our lanai just to keep our conversation between us and the dog. We're having our lanai enclosed with glass sliders next Friday.