That maybe so, but I won't get used to seeing that net flailing around as the bounce, nor watching the constant heads bobbing up and down and gawping in my garden and window.
we are not allowed to put up a shed or greenhouse without asking the builders permission, which I think is unreasonable as people have had these for years. I don't know why 'ugly' trampolInes are not included in this clause!! It seems these days, as long as the 'little darlings' can have what they want then the rest of us just have to put up with it. My daughter had all sorts of play equipment in our old garden and the friends used to come and play but none of it was near to any neighbours fencing. and they all knew they were to play quietly so as not to annoy them next door . screaming and shouting was saved for the park or swimming pool. It didn't hurt them to observe a couple of simple rules and grow up with respect !
Are the children doing anything more than just being children ?
Can your house windows be seen from those not on the trampoline?
Children will want space to play and the point of trampolines is to jump high. Children do not spend all day in the air above the trampoline looking into your windows.
What is it you are you "terrified" of?
Most new houses have some sort of fencing around around the garden, if you need it higher then you will need to get higher fencing.
It cannot be an offence to have a trampoline. Are you allowed to fence in your front gardens? I assume that you were aware of the layout of the houses and that the front gardens were open plan when you bought your house.
It seems rather unfair to blame the neighbours for having children and a trampoline.
When you buy a property you do need to assess things such as how much privacy you require. If that is really important to you it is up to you to provide it.
We have a six foot high garden fence and our neighbours have two boys with a large trampoline. They are really well mannered boys but at times they are understandably noisy, when enjoying themselves on the trampoline. They are children. ( Unless we are looking out of an upstairs window the trampoline is not intrusive. )
No need to be rude. I'm not terrified of anything and yes the kids do delberatey stare over the fence because they know it's winding the dog up and as I said they stare in my window and patio doors... !
I have no objection to kids playing and didn't say I blame them.
Yes, we paid for 6ft fence all around so our dog wouldn't be a bother to anyone! We also don't allow the dog to bark at night as we are aware their kids are in bed! It works both ways, respect one another!!
Cathy - I'm in total agreement with you. My children weren't allowed to be out screaming and shouting at all hours of the day and night, yet we regularly saw very young children out late at night - in the dark - on the grass area outside the house we had at the time. No sign of parents anywhere, and they certainly couldn't see their children from their houses, because only about four houses looked onto it.
There does seem to be a minority nowadays who have no respect at all. As you say - it works both ways.
Geta screen of some kind up - and grow some sturdy climbers on it. We'll all be able to offer suggestions for the most suitable ones for your plot
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
B3 I've already phoned the gardai about a drone hovering above the garden several times. ......totally unnecessary and I feel very violated as I'm pottering around my garden. I was told that if I damaged it with say a sling shot I would be charged with criminal damage! The problem with the drones is nobody knows who owns them or where the owner lives. It is definitely going to become a big problem as they become cheaper. No respect for privacy. ......they will be a bonus to nosey neighbours......and robbers.
Two wrongs don't make a right!.............. Or do they?
I live in a mid terrace and have done so for 32yrs. To one side I have a rental and over the 32yrs many tenants.
Some have been great, others have been problematic!
I always begin by being pleasant and polite but my experience sadly is that it never works as the neighbours just firstly carry doing whatever and or just do more to annoy you even more.
I know many will think this is wrong, childish perhaps but when I fight back by being just as annoying to them in some way it's not long before they move on!
Find someway for annoying them. I know I know that's how wars start and its stupid and two wrongs don't make things right and how ridiculously childish it all is.......
But it's always worked for me, being friendly, polite and trying to resolve a problem with a disrespectful neighbour has never worked for me, never, they just get even worse and cause even more problems.
At Easter this year had a problem with kids kicking a ball every night up against my kitchen extension at the back, I asked them to stop politely over a period of weeks and they continued and It became even worse. I started making a lot of noise at the kids bedtime (I know I'm sorry) I am, but two weeks a ago a new "To let" sign appeared...................... Sorted!
What do you do with the dogs poo!
The Councils slogan for tackling antisocial behaviour "Don't suffer it, report it" doesn't work. Well its never worked for me.
We once had problems with noisy neighbours late-night ('til 4am!!) parties , music so loud our ornaments on the shelves would vibrate .
Put up with this several times (after politely mentioning it) , then decided to 'hit-back' ; very large speakers on top of wardrobes in bedroom (facing their wall) my sons loud club music hammering out from 5am to about 6.30am . Just enough to awaken them from their alcohol (and other) induced sleep .I had to go round one night at 3am in February and physically pull the plug amidst many threats (whatever)! Two wrongs certainly made a right in this case.
Maybe very puerile in nature , but by hell it worked immediately ; quiet for several weeks then they were apparently reposessed . Bye-Bye !
Nobody should have to suffer, accept and live with anti social behaviour, Nobody
To do so is burying your head in the sand!
If were in this situation I know exactly what I would be doing with my dogs poo!!
Kids, trampolines and dog poo do mix very well indeed!!
Contacting the police and the council is a complete waste of time, been there done that, never again. If politely complaining only escalates the issue then it's obvious that desperate measures are necessary. There are times when you have to just bring yourself down to there level and combat the problem in a way they understand.
Nobody should have to suffer, accept and live with anti social behaviour, Nobody
To do so is burying your head in the sand!
If were in this situation I know exactly what I would be doing with my dogs poo!!
Kids, trampolines and dog poo do mix very well indeed!!
Contacting the police and the council is a complete waste of time, been there done that, never again. If politely complaining only escalates the issue then it's obvious that desperate measures are necessary. There are times when you have to just bring yourself down to there level and combat the problem in a way they understand.
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They'll get fed up with the trampoline eventually and the dog will probably get used to it.
Just hope the children don't ask father Christmas for drones .
That maybe so, but I won't get used to seeing that net flailing around as the bounce, nor watching the constant heads bobbing up and down and gawping in my garden and window.
we are not allowed to put up a shed or greenhouse without asking the builders permission, which I think is unreasonable as people have had these for years. I don't know why 'ugly' trampolInes are not included in this clause!! It seems these days, as long as the 'little darlings' can have what they want then the rest of us just have to put up with it. My daughter had all sorts of play equipment in our old garden and the friends used to come and play but none of it was near to any neighbours fencing. and they all knew they were to play quietly so as not to annoy them next door . screaming and shouting was saved for the park or swimming pool. It didn't hurt them to observe a couple of simple rules and grow up with respect !
No need to be rude. I'm not terrified of anything and yes the kids do delberatey stare over the fence because they know it's winding the dog up and as I said they stare in my window and patio doors... !
I have no objection to kids playing and didn't say I blame them.
Yes, we paid for 6ft fence all around so our dog wouldn't be a bother to anyone! We also don't allow the dog to bark at night as we are aware their kids are in bed! It works both ways, respect one another!!
Cathy - I'm in total agreement with you. My children weren't allowed to be out screaming and shouting at all hours of the day and night, yet we regularly saw very young children out late at night - in the dark - on the grass area outside the house we had at the time. No sign of parents anywhere, and they certainly couldn't see their children from their houses, because only about four houses looked onto it.
There does seem to be a minority nowadays who have no respect at all. As you say - it works both ways.
Geta screen of some kind up - and grow some sturdy climbers on it. We'll all be able to offer suggestions for the most suitable ones for your plot
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
B3 I've already phoned the gardai about a drone hovering above the garden several times. ......totally unnecessary and I feel very violated as I'm pottering around my garden. I was told that if I damaged it with say a sling shot I would be charged with criminal damage! The problem with the drones is nobody knows who owns them or where the owner lives. It is definitely going to become a big problem as they become cheaper. No respect for privacy. ......they will be a bonus to nosey neighbours......and robbers.
Two wrongs don't make a right!.............. Or do they?
I live in a mid terrace and have done so for 32yrs. To one side I have a rental and over the 32yrs many tenants.
Some have been great, others have been problematic!
I always begin by being pleasant and polite but my experience sadly is that it never works as the neighbours just firstly carry doing whatever and or just do more to annoy you even more.
I know many will think this is wrong, childish perhaps but when I fight back by being just as annoying to them in some way it's not long before they move on!
Find someway for annoying them. I know I know that's how wars start and its stupid and two wrongs don't make things right and how ridiculously childish it all is.......
But it's always worked for me, being friendly, polite and trying to resolve a problem with a disrespectful neighbour has never worked for me, never, they just get even worse and cause even more problems.
At Easter this year had a problem with kids kicking a ball every night up against my kitchen extension at the back, I asked them to stop politely over a period of weeks and they continued and It became even worse. I started making a lot of noise at the kids bedtime (I know I'm sorry) I am, but two weeks a ago a new "To let" sign appeared...................... Sorted!
What do you do with the dogs poo!
The Councils slogan for tackling antisocial behaviour "Don't suffer it, report it" doesn't work. Well its never worked for me.
We once had problems with noisy neighbours late-night ('til 4am!!) parties , music so loud our ornaments on the shelves would vibrate .
Put up with this several times (after politely mentioning it) , then decided to 'hit-back' ; very large speakers on top of wardrobes in bedroom (facing their wall) my sons loud club music hammering out from 5am to about 6.30am . Just enough to awaken them from their alcohol (and other) induced sleep .I had to go round one night at 3am in February and physically pull the plug amidst many threats (whatever)! Two wrongs certainly made a right in this case.
Maybe very puerile in nature , but by hell it worked immediately ; quiet for several weeks then they were apparently reposessed . Bye-Bye !
Generall, it seems life is about accepting it all.
All I want is to enjoy the house and garden, without strangers gawping over the fence and annoying my dog, and without trespassers on my front lawn.
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I wouldn't bring myself down to that level! That's just disgustimg.
I posted on here hoping for genuine suggestions.