Grumpy Drawers Apparently!!

[Smowball]

I said weeks ago that nxt door had put their trampoline right nxt to our fence. Today they have visitors over . For 2 hours there has been several kids on it screaming, and I mean screaming, the entire time, whilst bobbing their heads up and down with every bounce. PLUS they have found a football and are bouncing that at the same time. It has come over fence three times so far, with a call of oi missus. I've given it back every time and I know I sound a right misery guts but they are doing my head in. They aren't tiny kids either. Hubby is saying don't you dare go and say anything but it's getting silly now. Your thoughts? Don't mind if you all call me a miserable cow lol xx

[Mamyalynne]

I suggested a water cannon the last time you posted about this.

[scorpiojo]

:)

[Mamyalynne]

Or warn them you've taken up archery and have to practise but you're a lousy shot.

[hc4361]

Gizmonster, I do hope you have no other neighbours within a mile radius

[Smowball]

You did indeed Mamalayne x

[ummmm]

You'll have to say something. Summer holidays coming up!

[Eve]

I hope you can work something out with them, that would really stress me out, the goings on themselves, let alone having to have a possibly difficult conversation with the neighbours!

[Gizmonster]

Lol hc :)

We have 3 neighbours - 1 to our left and 2 to the right (due to the curve at the end of the road).
The other 2 neighbours rarely venture out, so I have no guilt about sharing my tunes with the noisy ones ..... I even sneak off indoors sometimes to make a brew, watch a bit of TV, etc .... whilst I leave the music on :P

[Old_Geezer]

I don't think one can stop kids playing so you're going to get the odd ball. But the screaming is down to bad modern "parenting". They excuse their kids by saying, "Well that's what kids do." Of course it is if inadequate parents don't tell them it's naughty and to stop doing it.

[Smowball]

I've worked out that I can actually put a trellis on top of my fence to raise the height where the trampoline is but am going to have to spk to them about the screaming- it's ridiculous

[douglas9401]

Trampolines, sooooo schemie. Buy them a book on chess.

[hellywelly4]

You're not a misery guts at all. I should hate it. Had the neighbour at the back of me mowing the lawn this afternoon. It's a beautiful day and it's Sunday. What don't they get? I agree that it's difficult to speak to them though. If they're not perceptive enough to realise it's a nuisance I doubt if you would win. What are they like normally?

[pastafreak]

I really sympathise. When I moved here 10 years ago,there weren't many kids,and those that were here were quiet. It's a block of maisonettes,and between 14 flats there are now 12 kids. The screaming becomes unbearable sometimes,and I'm sure no adult ever says anything to them. I suppose it's considered acceptable. I'm not saying they should never scream,but constant is ott.

[Cloverjo]

It would annoy me too. Next time the ball comes over, give it back to them on condition they promise to be quieter. Then refuse if they don't comply or the ball comes over again.
If you see the parents in the street in the next few days, ask them to move the trampoline and tell the kids to be quiet.

[Islay]

Looking at this from another side - kids are entitled to play in their garden.

I have to admit if you came round complaining at my children playing in their garden I would think you miserable too.

But, if it is bothering you that much go and have a word just don't expect to be on friendly terms with your neighbours for long!

[Smowball]

That's the funny thing - the parents are incredibly polite on the street but it appears that once indoors the kids rule the roost

[Jackdaw33]

Bake some jam and cream scones. Hide a tranquilizer in each one then hand them round with a smile.

[zebo]

Do you have nothing from the garden that needs burning, the greener the better, either when the sprogs are in full flow or when the washing is out? Set it going, close all your windows and watch from inside. Next time the ball comes over, make sure it lands in something very thorny or in nettles and tell one of them to come and get it, or even make it very hard to find, such as in your shed.

[diddlydo]

Hellywelly - totally agree about eh mowing - have been subjected to the same today. Mowing on Sundays should be banned.

[jourdain2]

It would annoy me too. People and children need to enjoy themselves, but not to the extent of upsetting reasonable neighbours. I think what you have experienced is unreasonable. How to deal with it is the difficulty.

Firstly, it is important to talk to your neighbours, let them understand that you know that children need to play and yell - but not for hours on end! Try to negotiate that when other children visit their hours on the trampoline are limited . You have a right to peace and quiet, too. My grandchildren loved their trampoline, but when they moved to a smaller garden it has had to go (for the sake of the neighbours) and they don't miss it any more.

Sorry, I can't see any alternative to a conversation with the neighbours. Make it a calm one.