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Problem neighbours!
pinballwizard79:
I have an idea that will fix her...... Just pull a cousin Eddie
Benevolance:
Retired folks often have nothing to do and complaining is something. Build a better fence.
shateredsoul:
use your words..
if she's pretending to start conversation so you can't do work ask if you can continue the conversation later after you've finished the work. Excuse yourself, (i.e. sorry I don't mean to be rude, but I really need to finish this.. this is the only day I have off, maybe I can come over later this week so we can finish our conversation?). Retired people have nothing but time, I've heard them talk about getting decibel meters to record how much noise the neighbors make, or annoyed with the noise the neighbors kids makes when skateboarding.. seriously?
I wonder if they would would be okay with wearing ear plugs while you work on the cab... ooooorrrr when you're using your power tools face away from the fence and pretend to not be able to hear. ::)
EightBySix:
I know just what you mean - I dont have neighbour trouble, but I do try and consider when I work. I have a slot between the kids being in bed and it being too late to be noisy in the shed. Thats why I favour hand tools over power tools when possible.
I also think that some people actually enjoy creating a bit of drama, to give them something to talk about. :dunno
To your problem - I suggest getting some ear defenders, and when they come over - point at them and say "Sorry I cant hear you because of these - I have to wear them because these tools are really very loud"
unreal2k5:
I also agree get some ear plugs and face away from them when you are working on a project.
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