[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Funny nobody thinks to ask it’s ok that I leave my dogs that bark at the wind, in the yard for 4-8 hours a day. Or better yet in their garage with the door open a foot, barking for attention to get them out of the cages.

I take 24/7 wind chimes any day over abusing a pet left outside for hours at a time.

I assume he is not asking about barking dogs, but instead asking about wind chimes, because he has wind chimes and not barking dogs.

Not entirely sure, but I have a sneaking suspicion that is why he mentioned wind chimes and not barking dogs.

[Peggymarie]

Originally Posted by Coop63

I have an accepted offer on a home in TV and starting to sort through what we bring down. I love my Corinthian Bell wind chimes and would like to bring them down. I also realize that others may not enjoy my affection for wind chimes. I am curious if there are any rules or etiquette other than asking my neighbors?

If it makes a difference, the home is on a lot with open separation (no fence) between homes, with a pond in back. Walking trail on the left and a home on the right.

Thanks in advance for all the thoughtful responses I am about to receive. This forum is amazing.

This is my first post, I couldn't keep quiet on this one since I have a Corinthian bell wind chime as well. I have gotten several coompliments of the tones. We live on the corner and the wind chime is in the back, there's a canal full of trees behind us and on other side of canal are patio villa houses, so the backs of their houses face the canal with no lanai. Even though I'm pretty sure they can't hear the chimes, when it gets very windy, I wrap them up and during thunderstorms (hurricane like storms), I bring them in.

[opinionist]

I like wind chimes in a light breeze. In a strong wind, they make an annoying continuous noise. The homes are close together, so the neighbors could complain unless you only put them up for short periods.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Peggymarie

This is my first post, I couldn't keep quiet on this one since I have a Corinthian bell wind chime as well. I have gotten several coompliments of the tones. We live on the corner and the wind chime is in the back, there's a canal full of trees behind us and on other side of canal are patio villa houses, so the backs of their houses face the canal with no lanai. Even though I'm pretty sure they can't hear the chimes, when it gets very windy, I wrap them up and during thunderstorms (hurricane like storms), I bring them in.

Obviously, wind chimes that you cannot hear are fine. But, the ones that you can hear are not fine. My experience is that wind chime noise travels a lot further than some people think. The fact that some people like wind chimes has nothing to do with the issue. There are a lot of people who hate them.

[merrymini]

I believe in some districts they are not allowed. Please follow the restrictions in your district. These are tight quarters and should dictate some consideration for your neighbors.

[banjobob]

Originally Posted by Coop63

I have an accepted offer on a home in TV and starting to sort through what we bring down. I love my Corinthian Bell wind chimes and would like to bring them down. I also realize that others may not enjoy my affection for wind chimes. I am curious if there are any rules or etiquette other than asking my neighbors?

If it makes a difference, the home is on a lot with open separation (no fence) between homes, with a pond in back. Walking trail on the left and a home on the right.

Thanks in advance for all the thoughtful responses I am about to receive. This forum is amazing.

As a long time resident the homes are built within earshot of your neighbors, the constant clang of wind chimes will make you a pariah to your close neighbors. Rethink this plan.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by merrymini

I believe in some districts they are not allowed. Please follow the restrictions in your district. These are tight quarters and should dictate some consideration for your neighbors.

Are you sure? Post No. 33 says that Districts 13, 14, and 15 prohibit wind chimes that are used as lawn ornaments, but this is pretty much worthless because it does not prevent someone from hanging a wind chime under an eave or in a screened lanai. Can you post a link for any rule that specifically prohibits wind chimes?

[Rwirish]

Leave them north. Why irritate people?

[bowlingal]

bring it! Then decide if you want to keep it up. At least you have the option.

[La lamy]

I'm glad you are asking, hopefully it leads to your being considerate of your neighbours' preference. I think all noise making things shouldn't be allowed. Peace!!!

[Dotneko]

Please dont hang them where your neighbors can hear them. They are annoying as heck - I dont care if they are hand made, artistic masterpieces. Take them inside your house where you get to enjoy them.

[Boomer]

The fact that you asked, and used the word etiquette, indicates you have nice manners.

Btw, when I saw this thread, I immediately thought of "Body Heat," one of my favorite movies. Wind chimes are effectively used in the soundtrack. . .

"Body Heat" (1981) stars Kathleen Turner, William Hurt, and Richard Crenna. Set in Florida.

Turner's character, Matty, says to William Hurt, a lawyer, "You're not too smart are you. I like that in a man." (She is right. She knows he is not thinking with his head.)

I digress, but anyway, don't hang up the wind chimes.

Boomer

[Lottoguy]

Wind chimes and barking dogs are the same. Very few people would want a neighbor who has either.

[Lillypoo]

Our neighbor has windchimes and feeds birds less than 10 ft from our lanai. We have asked her to please put them on side of her yard. So rude so irritating and inconsiderate. We got squirrel in attic and there was food she was putting out. Plus holes on top of our birdcage from squirrel climbing up to eat food she puts out. Mist neighbors awesome some really inconsiderate. The windchimes give is headaches. She keeps her windows closed so I doubt she even hears her windchimes.

[plheide]

Hang them as a decoration INDOORS near a window so you can continue to enjoy them.