Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2004137)

I'm surprised no one has mentioned incessant barking as noise pollution. I love dogs and all pets, but owners who let their dogs bark are extremely irresponsible in my book. Where I am right now, I can't go in my yard without the neighbour's dog barking at me like he wants to kill me. The poor dog obviously has emotional issues as he paces and barks non stop, even when there's no one around. I hear him even with the windows closed and the TV on. I personally would muzzle him when outside, or try other devices to train it to not be a nuisance, but some people simply don't give a s..t about other people's quality of life.
:ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:

Originally Posted by HungarianGrandma (Post 2003962)

Forget about cars, trucks, and motorcycles - thats just temporary.
How about the idiot neighbor with the wind chime 12' away from your lania that runs 24/7 and sounds like someone ringing your doorbell nonstop! - now thats noise pollution!

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2003886)

Do you notice how loud and obnoxious trucks, cars, motorcycles are on the TV streets?

Some days I can't carry on a conversions with friends while my windows rattle from the exhaust noise. :mad:

Those are modified/broken exhaust systems on those vehicles and should be against the law.

Most retirement community's are 55 yrs.+, wouldn't you think at that age, they would have it out of their system?

We have air pollution, water pollution, and now noise pollution.

Your Thoughts Please

Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2004117)

oh please yes, and tell me which village because I can give you guys a ton to document... keep you pretty much busy 24x7x365


SMH

Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2004117)

oh please yes, and tell me which village because I can give you guys a ton to document... keep you pretty much busy 24x7x365


SMH

Originally Posted by Blueblaze (Post 2003970)

I back up to a through street, a couple of blocks from the fire station. The main street noise I notice is the firemen driving their huge fire truck past my house with the sirens going and honking their horn as they blast through the four-way stop at the corner, three houses down. It seems to happen twice a day, right at meal times, and they always seem to be headed North to Highway 42. I've about decided they're just making a BBQ run to Artman's.

On the other hand, I've noticed that the older I get, the more the noise of people having fun without me bothers me, which is odd, since my hearing's getting so bad I have to blast the TV a full volume just to make out what they're saying half the time. So maybe it's just me.

But the great thing about living long enough to see the 21st century, is that now there's a place you can always go to complain about stuff like that -- the interwebs!

Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 2004122)

The leadership of the state of Florida and the leadership of The Villages is lacking. When the bottom line defines the law of the land we are in trouble.

Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2004137)

I'm surprised no one has mentioned incessant barking as noise pollution. I love dogs and all pets, but owners who let their dogs bark are extremely irresponsible in my book. Where I am right now, I can't go in my yard without the neighbour's dog barking at me like he wants to kill me. The poor dog obviously has emotional issues as he paces and barks non stop, even when there's no one around. I hear him even with the windows closed and the TV on. I personally would muzzle him when outside, or try other devices to train it to not be a nuisance, but some people simply don't give a s..t about other people's quality of life.
:ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2003889)

How do you know they are Villagers?

Originally Posted by Rodneysblue (Post 2004271)

So you’re the one with the Tv that can be heard out on the street. ������������������������������

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2003886)

Do you notice how loud and obnoxious trucks, cars, motorcycles are on the TV streets?

Some days I can't carry on a conversions with friends while my windows rattle from the exhaust noise. :mad:

Those are modified/broken exhaust systems on those vehicles and should be against the law.

Most retirement community's are 55 yrs.+, wouldn't you think at that age, they would have it out of their system?

We have air pollution, water pollution, and now noise pollution.

Your Thoughts Please

Originally Posted by Geodyssey (Post 2004343)

I've also noticed the increase in noise. Some people are modifying their cart exhaust to make them louder "mas macho".

Expect more of this in the future.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2004345)

Yes, some people do this to motorcycles too. Invariable they are people who have low self-esteem and the noise is a desperate cry for attention.

Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com (Post 2004347)

I couldn't afford a loud car when I was younger, but now that I can I want to make up for lost time. Which car do you recommend that would be the loudest?

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2003886)

Do you notice how loud and obnoxious trucks, cars, motorcycles are on the TV streets?

Some days I can't carry on a conversions with friends while my windows rattle from the exhaust noise. :mad:

Those are modified/broken exhaust systems on those vehicles and should be against the law.

Most retirement community's are 55 yrs.+, wouldn't you think at that age, they would have it out of their system?

We have air pollution, water pollution, and now noise pollution.

Your Thoughts Please

Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com (Post 2004347)

I couldn't afford a loud car when I was younger, but now that I can I want to make up for lost time. Which car do you recommend that would be the loudest?

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2003886)

Do you notice how loud and obnoxious trucks, cars, motorcycles are on the TV streets?

Some days I can't carry on a conversions with friends while my windows rattle from the exhaust noise. :mad:

Those are modified/broken exhaust systems on those vehicles and should be against the law.

Most retirement community's are 55 yrs.+, wouldn't you think at that age, they would have it out of their system?

We have air pollution, water pollution, and now noise pollution.

Your Thoughts Please

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 2004316)

blasting the tv , it doesn’t have to be that way , you can use close captioning it takes only a short time to get used to it and you are doing people in your household and neighbors a favor , I would not be able to watch tv without it

Originally Posted by pablo cruze (Post 2004362)

Mustang Shelby GT350.

Originally Posted by BigSteph (Post 2003992)

The quiet was a draw for us, too. So far, haven't seen the quiet. Most contractors seem to buy trucks with loud mufflers. Everyone has a different contractor for this and for that. They come in loud any day of the week. I had one sit in his truck yesterday blaring his comedy album. At one point the comedian said F*** this and F*** that. I was outside working in the yard and I noticed that he would wait until a lady or group of ladies were walking dogs and replay that section as they walked by the tinted-windows of his/her loud truck -- I guess to have fun attempting to offend.

As far as multi-generational and teenagers -- didn't leave that behind either. In my new neighborhood, there are still teenagers. Not 30 day visitors either, full families raising kids in the villages. I spoke to one family at the family pool and they were under 50 with 3 kids. They said they were living in the villages on a year rental until they decide if Florida is for them or not -- the husband has just been transferred and the wife was a stay-at-home mother. They were nice, so that was a plus -- and figured it wasn't my job to discuss deed restrictions and renter rules. Another guy is under 45 and raising his 14 or 15 year old alone in a house on the same street. This same guy goes to the quiet pool and blasts AC/DC and Hip Hop music every time.

Apparently, so many people have been bothered by this that a white Villages neighborhood watch truck comes by the quiet pool every 30 minutes each day as a result.

I'm not hating The Villages, but I figured things were going to be a little different -- I guess I am a little disappointed. And yes, I know anyone can buy in The Villages, but was told that not everyone can live in The Villages.

Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2004137)

I'm surprised no one has mentioned incessant barking as noise pollution. I love dogs and all pets, but owners who let their dogs bark are extremely irresponsible in my book. Where I am right now, I can't go in my yard without the neighbour's dog barking at me like he wants to kill me. The poor dog obviously has emotional issues as he paces and barks non stop, even when there's no one around. I hear him even with the windows closed and the TV on. I personally would muzzle him when outside, or try other devices to train it to not be a nuisance, but some people simply don't give a s..t about other people's quality of life.
:ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:

Originally Posted by Thaxxx (Post 2004410)

The boomer generation (a very large population) are at the age that is nearing death. As they die off their kids will inherent their houses ect.
These days of the lazy worker, it will be easier for the kids(40'to 50's) just to move here and live rather than selling it.
Deed restrictions have no authority over a inherited home. No age restrictions can be enforced. The Villages will be getting younger and younger as time goes on. With that said. These new residents will not have the same retirement goals as we did.

Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2004375)

Pure Gearhead Music!

Originally Posted by Thaxxx (Post 2004410)

The boomer generation (a very large population) are at the age that is nearing death. As they die off their kids will inherent their houses ect.
These days of the lazy worker, it will be easier for the kids(40'to 50's) just to move here and live rather than selling it.
Deed restrictions have no authority over a inherited home. No age restrictions can be enforced. The Villages will be getting younger and younger as time goes on. With that said. These new residents will not have the same retirement goals as we did.

Originally Posted by irishwonone (Post 2004169)

I must admit I haven’t seen a problem as yet.

Originally Posted by Thaxxx (Post 2004410)

The boomer generation (a very large population) are at the age that is nearing death. As they die off their kids will inherent their houses ect.
These days of the lazy worker, it will be easier for the kids(40'to 50's) just to move here and live rather than selling it.
Deed restrictions have no authority over a inherited home. No age restrictions can be enforced. The Villages will be getting younger and younger as time goes on. With that said. These new residents will not have the same retirement goals as we did.

Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com (Post 2004347)

I couldn't afford a loud car when I was younger, but now that I can I want to make up for lost time. Which car do you recommend that would be the loudest?

Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2004350)

Actually, there is a school of thought that Loud Pipes Save Lives for motorcycle riders. (Nearly) silent bikes can be deadly as drivers DO NOT check their mirrors when changing lanes, etc. and more than once I revved my bike when I saw a driver getting 'twitchy' as some do right before changing lanes. I don't have a bike anymore, but when I did it wasn't blaring but it wasn't quiet either. Also, cars changing to use daytime running lights made it less safe for motorcycles which use to stand out more when they were the only ones that ran their headlights at all times.

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2003886)

Do you notice how loud and obnoxious trucks, cars, motorcycles are on the TV streets?

Some days I can't carry on a conversions with friends while my windows rattle from the exhaust noise. :mad:

Those are modified/broken exhaust systems on those vehicles and should be against the law.

Most retirement community's are 55 yrs.+, wouldn't you think at that age, they would have it out of their system?

We have air pollution, water pollution, and now noise pollution.

Your Thoughts Please

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2004472)

I agree, I have often posted about excess noise. Particularly noise coming from the pro-type lawnmowers. Many MUST have been modified to have more OPEN and noisy exhaust systems. I doubt that the manufacturers have ones THAT noisy leaving their factories. I have to put on ear defenders when I am inside my house for a lawnmower cutting 2 houses away or across the street - and yes, the windows do rattle. Harley Davidson motorcycles are inherently louder than Honda or Yamaha. Fortunately, where I live, there is NOT too much Harley traffic and they just do one driveby. But, the lawnmowers are nearby for long periods of time and the lots are small and fencing is NOT allowed and there are often few trees or bushes to cancel some of the noise - it travels mostly unimpeded. The younger guys that cut the grass are strangely so immune to noise or so MACHO that they do NOT wear any ear defenders. In a few years, they will be GOOD customers at the hearing aid clinics. They also smoke so much they better hope for lung transplants in 15 years. And the pro lawn mower people drive their trucks like death and the devil are chasing them. I have never seen them get a ticket for speeding and they are always speeding. They also park their trucks and trailers just about in the middle of the street. And if they are mowing a corner lot they INVARIABLY park their rigs in the busier of the 2 possible streets. Its unbelievable - they seem to stir up all my pet peeves. Older TV Land people that do NOT have sensitive HEARING and are practically deaf, Don't realize how lucky THEY REALLY ARE.

Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com (Post 2004347)

I couldn't afford a loud car when I was younger, but now that I can I want to make up for lost time. Which car do you recommend that would be the loudest?