Windchimes? Really?

[Camp I am]

I just leave my generator on so I dont have to listen to the wind chimes..

Seriously though, I also enjoy a nice dark and quiet campground, and I always respect my camping neighbors day and night. Camp by example is my rule.

[cumminsdad08]

i say deal with it, hey you never know, you could lose your hearing and never hear anything again. don't let dumb wind chimes, or lights ruin your camping. there are more important things to stress out about. i am sure that if you asked nicely and explained your issue, they would most likely be cooperative with you, instead of complaining on the internet every time something doesn't suit you. not to be mean, and don't take it the wrong way. i just know from experiance. just easier to work with people then get bent out of shape. i do it on a daily basis with work.

[Festus2]

I may be mistaken, but the point that is trying to be made here is that you shouldn't have to ask about wind chimes or lights or music during periods when most people are heading off to bed and want to get some sleep. It would be my hope and expectation that people in a campsite are considerate enough of others to realize that what they are doing just may be annoying or bothering people around them at this time of night. Why should people have to put up with the insensitivity and inconsiderate actions and behavior of others?
When we go camping we are not looking "to get stressed out" nor should we find ourselves in an environment where we need to have to go talk to these people.
As you indicated, having a nice chat and explaining your situation might be the best way to deal with this. Hopefully, they would be understanding, co-operative and receptive to your concerns. However, what do you then do or say if the response is.... "What's it to you, buddy? If you don't like it, leave." How do you then "deal with it" without "getting stressed out or bent out of shape"?
Food for thought.

[richf28]

Though I'm not a fan of windchimes and some peoples excessive lights, it wouldn't cause me conflict with the neighbors. I guess it could be worse like barking dogs or their arguing with their spouses. Encountered that before too.

[mikell]

The park manager loved the neighbors from hell because they would talk to him all day and have breakfast lunch and dinner together. UP at 6AM and bed after midnight either the stereo with country music or the TV going outside all the time.

[CarKath]

I persoanly do not like the chimes. I hate the light noise more.

[hankaye]

sdayman, Howdy;

Originally Posted by sdayman

I read the rules and regs for the park we were at and their quiet hours section said something along the lines of “all radios and noise making devices must be turned off.” And then went on about quite ones being allowed inside the TV.

If you haven't complained about the chimes yet ..... got wire cutters???


"Reckon the wind blew them off the whatknot wot were holdin'em ...."

hankaye

[kenn209]

Pretty soon ya'll be complaining cause my campfire is making too much noise. lol

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by kenn209

Pretty soon ya'll be complaining cause my campfire is making too much noise. lol

Ken, Now that you mention it......

[SAABDOCTOR]

WOW3 PAGES OVER WINDCHIMES YIKES. WHEN IGET HOME I'LL THROW MINE OUT! GOOD NEWS IS EVERYONE AROUND ME HAS THEM. IF SOMEONE ASKED ME I WOULD TAKE THEM DOWN AT NIGHT. I HVE BEEN LUCKY EVERY CAMPERI HAVE MET HAS BEEN NICE EXCEPT ONE. THEY HAULED HIM OFF IN CUFFS...

[cumminsdad08]

from my experience with work, i deal with people, a lot of people. most of the time i am out in the field, but i do sit in for our dispatcher, and people will usually work with you in person, and get what i call "phone guts" when you talk to them in email or phone. in the past 6 years and on avarage 5-6 people a day, i bet i only had a hand full be uncooperative to my face. then you handle that as it comes. no need to get upset or bent out of shape. and i deal with a lot of grumpy people.

as for the wind chimes, i don't know that i would have known it was a problem if i would have hung them up. i am sure i do lots of things that i wouldn't think to be a big deal, and i have had people ask me to do some things that i didn't even realize i was doing. i am not refering to music, or tvs or just plain being loud here. this is only refering to the stated wind chimes. give the benfit of the doubt and maybe they don't know it was an issue. i am not defending anyone, or sticking up for wind chimes ( NOT ALLOWED IN MY HOUSE), just seen a lot of people shoot anger at the guy on here. not everyone has the "common sense" that seems to be implied here.

[SAABDOCTOR]

I to deal with the public every day 30= plus i am a service manager/mechanic at a very busy auto repair shop. I agree most 95% are very nice others well.... Won't cuse on the forum.from what i see at work only comon sence is a lost art! But being nice is hanging in thak you! I have yet to yell at a customer, talking it out is the best way. And quiet time is quiet time only god can make noise and get away with it.

[f6bits]

Just to let you know how it worked out...

I hadn't met that neighbor and noticed other odd quirks, so I didn't want the fist words out of my mouth to be complaints about her decor. While she was gone, I gently looped the central gong over the chimes which stopped most of the sound. By the time we checked out, I'd said a few hellos to her and she seemed very nice, but never mentioned the wind chimes, nor did she seem to notice they'd been rearranged.

Yes, naughty me, tampering with a neighbor's stuff. I'll work on my social skills.

[SAABDOCTOR]

I LIKE WHAT YOU DID! VERY CLEVER. AT LEAST YOU DID NOT CUT THE TREE DOWN AND LEAVE A NOTE SAYIN THAT WILL SHUT THEM NOISE MAKERS UP!!! LOL

[richf28]

Geez Whiz, Don't take it so personal. Maybe this should have been posted as a poll without comments.

[SAABDOCTOR]

AT 4 PAGES IT AIN'T PERSONAL IT'S INSANE!!!!!! LOL MAY BE WASHINGTON SHOULD GET INVOLVED?

[Festus2]

After 4 pages, perhaps it is now time to close this thread. Will leave it open for a another couple of days for any last-minute posters to contribute their thoughts and opinions - except for any "political" posts from Washington - thank you.

[SAABDOCTOR]

RATS IT'S BEEN FUN!

[SAABDOCTOR]

OH HAVE A MERRY CHANUKHA AND A HAPPY CHRISTMAS. AND A GREAT NEW YEAR TO ALL. AMEN

[f6bits]

You guys are great. I’m buying all of you wind chimes for the holidays.