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Originally Posted by Dion
That sounds like an ultimatum as opposed to can we work something out here. It is not the responsibility of the family to set up a way to sleep undisturbed. You should respect the fact the family has to get up early for a swim meet.
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And they should respect the fact that I'm not going to spend the rest of my life sitting quietly because of the possibility I might keep someone up.
I fail to see why my ability to have a party 5 times a year is less important than you being too uptight to deal with a lack of sleep 5 times a year. If my neighbors want to have a party 5 times a year then go ahead. If they are too loud I might ask them to keep it down a bit but I'd never be so self important that I'd call the cops on them unless they were completely out of control.
Also their fun doesn't have to mean my misery. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Best way to not lose sleep over it is to just go party yourself.
I know for a fact my neighbors aren't nearly as anal as quite a few people on here. If they were I'd make sure I turned it up extra loud just to piss them off. The fact they don't bitch and moan every time I have a party means that I respect them a hell of a lot more for not sticking their nose in my business. Then when they want to do something that I may object to, I don't have to worry because I know they'll have my back the next time.
Some of you seem to think only your happiness is important even if it means acting like a nazi and spending all of your time keeping tabs on how late your neighbors are partying. It is called reciprocity people, try adhering to it sometimes and you'll find that life is a lot more fun when you don't make your sole concern on this earth what your neighbors are doing.
Also I can tell you right now, the first time my neighbors call the cops on me, I'll be calling 311 and the cops daily to report anything and everything they do. Whether they are out late, not cutting their lawn, washing their car on the street, not shoveling snow etc etc.