The ones the apocalypse was made for

[cjsmith]

Our neighbors across the back fence are having a pool party, complete with speakers pointing directly toward my house and what sounds like several families' worth of shriekers.

If I were a different person I'd say how sweet and uplifting it all was. I'm not that person. I'm wishing the wheels would fly offa western civ already so the sound system would have no power and the human noisemakers would all have to go concentrate on obtaining food. Worst case, even if they didn't shut up, at least they'd have something to scream about.

Would it really be that much less fun with the music turned down or (God forbid) unplugged? Really, would that wreck the whole day? Would the good time truly be destroyed by speaking in a normal tone of voice?

Yes, I am a curmudgeon. Particularly when it comes to noise.

Edit: Aaah, blessed relief. The hostess is now explaining the rules of a treasure hunt to the boys, and she finally got the bright idea of turning off the music. She, even at what is obviously her top volume, is bearable.

Comments

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am a curmudgeon. Particularly when it comes to noise.

Seeble!!!

[dizzdvl.livejournal.com]

A few weeks back my neighbor had all her grandkids out on the trampoline all evening. It was 9ish and one of them had been shrieking for an hour. You know that kid is tired but won't go in kind of shriek. It was supremely annoying because I didn't have my AC on and all of my windows were open.

The next day she apologized for the loudness which was cool. I know she felt bad about it. I invited her to my party, so if we get out of hand she will be here!

[airporter.livejournal.com]

Definitely not a curmudgeon. Living in a concrete, 13-storey building (13, I know), I've had too many neighbours who don't understand how sound waves work. I usually make two attempts to assist their understanding.

The I let the police explain it to them. Works wonders.

[irascignavojo.livejournal.com]

you have my dearest sympathy. I have to live with someone playing PlayStation2 all afternoon and evening now in my living room... and the noise from that is nervewrecking if you're not inclined to watch...