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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Baitball Blogger
(52,273 posts)315. Thanks everyone who gave me good advice. I really appreciate those
who understood the problem and provided creative solutions.
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Just out of curiousity, are you working off known law, or is this just your opinion?
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#27
All kinds of people that seem healthy and normal have issues that require power
TheKentuckian
Jul 2012
#47
You do realize that making the comparison of a generator running outside your window
Brickbat
Jul 2012
#98
Beware of comparisons like this, as backlash may commeth, keystone writer
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#307
That's all I'm looking for. Some sensible reasoning that makes life bearable
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#13
I think temperature, humidity and wind direction affect the transfer of sound loudness. I just
RKP5637
Jul 2012
#247
I can't see that far, with all the vegetation and hilliness around here. Five blocks? Wow. n/t
pnwmom
Jul 2012
#120
So you don't have a problem if I start playing elevator noise at two in the morning?
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#42
If noise doesn't bother you at all--or so you say since it's not an immediate problem,
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#56
You're making a subjective decision on something you know absolutely nothing about.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#70
Actually, it was very helpful last night when I wrote a sign that said,
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#246
I consider it white noise, and I live next door to one. Once it's on, it's a bland, continuous hum.
pnwmom
Jul 2012
#119
It makes me feel like a trapped animal because it sounds so unnatural.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#248
Some of us work night shift, like hospital nurses and try to sleep during day when those
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#256
I would need one for my CPAP and there are plenty of people with breathing problems
hobbit709
Jul 2012
#39
Though it's something to think about, there is no one in this neighborhood who has
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#251
My neighbor died last week when the power went down for a little over an hour.
bluedigger
Jul 2012
#9
Mutual accommodation is always the first and best way to resolve differences.
bluedigger
Jul 2012
#44
I know. That's why I'm hoping this thread will reach someone who has been there before,
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#101
There are a bunch of different kinds and some are more comfortable than others.
pnwmom
Jul 2012
#310
Exactly. Those of us who'd have a problem with generator noise, would have a problem
pnwmom
Jul 2012
#84
My alarm clock can be set to make the sound all night. If it's on when you go to sleep,
pnwmom
Jul 2012
#114
I might try something in the future, but I think that comment number 138 has been
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#166
Freezers don't defrost in five hours if you're not constantly opening and closing the door.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#28
Look, you've already admitted that this is just the latest issue with the neighbor
SickOfTheOnePct
Jul 2012
#34
This is a symptom to a larger disease. A pattern that continues and needs to be stopped.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#107
I don't need case law to back up my opinion, because I'm not trying to sue anyone
SickOfTheOnePct
Jul 2012
#139
i think you're exhibit A of the symptom, actually. and you're quite ticked off and surprised that
dionysus
Jul 2012
#158
Not surprised at all. However, there are some people that understand the
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#169
Since the both of you have nothing but opinion to add to the discussion,
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#113
To your first point, your property rights are not being violated, based on what you've already said
SickOfTheOnePct
Jul 2012
#180
My gosh. Am I the only one that knows that generators give off exhaust?
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#117
So do cars. Are you going after them next? Good god, a CAR!! Idling 2 door down! Auschwitz!!!!1111
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#197
Which bothers you worse? The noise or the exhaust? I thought this was about the noise? And did you
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#260
OK, multi-task. The Auschwitz comparison is offensive. Would you edit it out?
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#271
You're not the one who has to sit and wait to find out if it becomes a
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#173
If I have another experience with a lawyer, I want to know the answers before I ask the questions.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#178
I'm only opposed to them at night when there is no reason for them to come on.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#33
And who made you the arbiter of what constitutes "reason for them to come on"? n/t
SickOfTheOnePct
Jul 2012
#43
If the local laws allow the noise, then what grounds do you think you have?
SickOfTheOnePct
Jul 2012
#131
Sounds like they live in a rural area where they have long periods without power.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#126
no they live in a suburban neighborhood. Probably 40 feet between one neighbor and 100 feet of
maddezmom
Jul 2012
#146
I fail to see how this falls under a supposed violation of your property rights.
flvegan
Jul 2012
#64
But you've already said that the noise ordinance is not being broken n/t
SickOfTheOnePct
Jul 2012
#89
Well, it might explain why we have so many residental problems in Florida.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#206
How close is it to your house? Is there any barriers to cut down on the noise?
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#77
I think there's a part of the brain that adjusts for the limited interruption.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#208
Actually that is backwards. Brains adjust for constant noise vs intermittent.
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#210
After about four posts, I kept seeing Gladys Kravitz in my mind's eye n/t
SickOfTheOnePct
Jul 2012
#68
There's a two million dollar settlement in a Tampa archive that points out
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#144
Having those things in my ears every night will only aggravate my insomnia.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#149
Which type have you tried? Any? The soft quishy foam ones? Have you ever tried any or just assuming?
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#200
If I were to go into what it takes for me to fall asleep, we could begin a whole different thread.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#212
You haven't tried any, just assume they won't work. That'll look good in court.
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#218
the best we've found, most comfortable, are the squishy foam ones with rounded ends
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#240
You are unwilling to even try earplugs. Would rather go to court. Gotcha.
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#216
You are very blessed not to understand the complications of insomina.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#231
This is a Republican county so I don't expect the situation to get better.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#151
I feel abused and victimized by your definitions of abuse and victimhood. (nt)
Posteritatis
Jul 2012
#168
I wouldn't have any trouble defending your right to have a generator in that situation.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#220
you're using DU to complain about other people getting power to their homes during an outage...
pepperbear
Jul 2012
#176
My position is that generators should be used for emergencies, and a power outage AT NIGHT
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#221
I said SEX. Not FIGHT. But, I think we may be making progress toward your problem.
alphafemale
Jul 2012
#313
If those generators belong to you're power company. If they provid you're house with power........
wandy
Jul 2012
#184
Mod it, add a sound barrier, and build a cistern and point it away from the houses.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#227
It's amazing, isn't it. In the big picture it's a simple solution. I can see how
RKP5637
Jul 2012
#235
I understand having sleep issues and having things further affect the ability to sleep.
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#233
The fact that this is just one symptom of a larger disease in this community is something you
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#262
looks like you've got a big list against your neighbor. However, if you were truly worried
maddezmom
Jul 2012
#298
So I'll try your advice and try the earplugs to see if old age has improved my tolerance
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#261
I'm not sure how a health care provider suggesting talking to a hcp "fringes on defamation". Clarify
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#268
It wasn't meant to suggest anything, why I wrote sincerely meant, not snark.
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#278
Well, that's the way these forums go. People chime in with all sorts of help and then subthreads
uppityperson
Jul 2012
#296
I have yet to hear a thunderclap that is prolonged for a two hour interval.
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2012
#289