…without actually becoming deaf. Is there any practical way of blocking out sound entirely while going about one’s daily life? Perhaps some super-industrial grade earmuffs. The problem I’m facing (which only started today, but has gone on all day and is likely to be a frequent and possibly daily misery) is a local recreational trail bike rider whose noise is set to significantly lower my quality of life. The noise is so loud that only something that effectively resembles deafness is going to block it out.

Shoot his tyres.

I don’t have a gun and I’m looking for practical advice.

Bubblecar said:

I don’t have a gun and I’m looking for practical advice.

glue an earbud headphone to a couple of those earcorks and listen to your fav music

I feel for you Mr Car. And I fear that the answer is no, there is no practical means of blocking it out. If it is too loud for music to block, then you are stuffed.

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

I don’t have a gun and I’m looking for practical advice.

glue an earbud headphone to a couple of those earcorks and listen to your fav music

I listen to music for the enjoyment of listening to music. I don’t want to have to listen to music just to block out other sounds.

Protective headphones

Something like this might be adaptable for my problem:

Some ear defenders employ active sound protection, in which a microphone mounted in the headset picks up ambient sounds and transmits them through a dynamic range compression circuit to earphones inside. By virtue of the dynamic compression, the headset can be adjusted to allow the wearer to hear sounds at ordinary volumes normally, while attenuating louder sounds. Similar active earplugs also exist, primarily aimed at musicians.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earmuffs

Bubblecar said:

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

I don’t have a gun and I’m looking for practical advice.

glue an earbud headphone to a couple of those earcorks and listen to your fav music

I listen to music for the enjoyment of listening to music. I don’t want to have to listen to music just to block out other sounds.

ok option 2 is get hypnotherapy so that when you hear his bike you hear music

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

Riff-in-Thyme said:

glue an earbud headphone to a couple of those earcorks and listen to your fav music

I listen to music for the enjoyment of listening to music. I don’t want to have to listen to music just to block out other sounds.

ok option 2 is get hypnotherapy so that when you hear his bike you hear music

Hypnotherapy might just work. I have considered it. As for the active earmuffs, who wants to have to wear something like that all the time?

Ring the Shire Ranger or the Police.

There are plenty of reasons why that rider is illegal.

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

Riff-in-Thyme said:

glue an earbud headphone to a couple of those earcorks and listen to your fav music

I listen to music for the enjoyment of listening to music. I don’t want to have to listen to music just to block out other sounds.

ok option 2 is get hypnotherapy so that when you hear his bike you hear music

“Look into the eyes, look into the eyes. Not AROUND the eyes. The Eyes The Eyes. Your under. When you wake up you will not remember this conversation or it’s participant. You will feel at peace and the motorbike sound that has been annoying you at home will sound like Chopin to your ear. You will also send me $500 every week till your neighbor moves. 3, 2, 1…..”

I’ve got some silicone-based earplugs; they’re so good I took them to a Dropkick Murphys gig and had to make a gap between the ear and plug to hear the music. I got them a few years ago when I was in hospital and the person in the bed next to me left the radio on all night.

you owe me!

>As for the active earmuffs, who wants to have to wear something like that all the time?

It’s not a matter of “want”. It’s a matter of having to find some sort of workable solution, or just accept that my life is likely to become a daily ordeal of misery and stress.

Get a trail bike and go and join him.

Move.

Call the police.

Buy noise cancelling headphones/earmuffs.

Buy some audiologist made ear plugs for blocking out the sound.

Headectomy.

HTFU.

Welcome to day one of your nightmare.
As the days go by you will slowly become obsessed with the noise whether it’s there or not.
You’ll seek solace in cheap but surprisingly tasty buckets of sherry and turducken midnight suppers, you’ll give up your art and Rat Rescue work.
You’ll become obscenely obese and cumedgeon, it’s going to be horrible.

Wocky said:

I’ve got some silicone-based earplugs; they’re so good I took them to a Dropkick Murphys gig and had to make a gap between the ear and plug to hear the music. I got them a few years ago when I was in hospital and the person in the bed next to me left the radio on all night.

Ta Wocky, that’s a helpful post :)

Bubblecar said:

Wocky said:

I’ve got some silicone-based earplugs; they’re so good I took them to a Dropkick Murphys gig and had to make a gap between the ear and plug to hear the music. I got them a few years ago when I was in hospital and the person in the bed next to me left the radio on all night.

Ta Wocky, that’s a helpful post :)

I did my best to be practical and I mentioned simple earplugs. I even gave you free hypnotherapy. Hummmph……

storms out

Wocky said:

I’ve got some silicone-based earplugs; they’re so good I took them to a Dropkick Murphys gig and had to make a gap between the ear and plug to hear the music. I got them a few years ago when I was in hospital and the person in the bed next to me left the radio on all night.

This sort of thing?

http://earplugsdirect.co.nz/products/macks-snoozers-pillow-soft-earplugs-6-pack

Bubblecar said:

>As for the active earmuffs, who wants to have to wear something like that all the time?

It’s not a matter of “want”. It’s a matter of having to find some sort of workable solution, or just accept that my life is likely to become a daily ordeal of misery and stress.

how many days has this gone on for?

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

Wocky said:

I’ve got some silicone-based earplugs; they’re so good I took them to a Dropkick Murphys gig and had to make a gap between the ear and plug to hear the music. I got them a few years ago when I was in hospital and the person in the bed next to me left the radio on all night.

Ta Wocky, that’s a helpful post :)

I did my best to be practical and I mentioned simple earplugs. I even gave you free hypnotherapy. Hummmph……

storms out

+1
I’ve tried to help too, but did I get a thank you, not on your nelly.
I wont be so free with my time, assistance and sympathy next time.

Good Day Sir.

Peak Warming Man said:

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

Ta Wocky, that’s a helpful post :)

I did my best to be practical and I mentioned simple earplugs. I even gave you free hypnotherapy. Hummmph……

storms out

+1
I’ve tried to help too, but did I get a thank you, not on your nelly.
I wont be so free with my time, assistance and sympathy next time.

Good Day Sir.

+1

>Ring the Shire Ranger or the Police.

There are plenty of reasons why that rider is illegal.<

If it occurs regularly enough I may have to contact the police, but I want to try to avoid trouble. Seeing if I can block out the sound is a practical approach in the meantime.

A pair of these plus some silicone earplugs might do the trick:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/32dB-Supreme-EAR-MUFFS-Hearing-Protection-Earmuffs-Class-5-performance-NEW-/231016487794?pt=AU_ISafety&hash=item35c9a7db72

Bubblecar said:

A pair of these plus some silicone earplugs might do the trick:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/32dB-Supreme-EAR-MUFFS-Hearing-Protection-Earmuffs-Class-5-performance-NEW-/231016487794?pt=AU_ISafety&hash=item35c9a7db72

Bah! I don’t want to hear it!!!

:P

Bubblecar said:

This sort of thing?

http://earplugsdirect.co.nz/products/macks-snoozers-pillow-soft-earplugs-6-pack

The ones I’ve got are more like these: http://www.wiggle.com.au/zoggs-silicone-putty-ear-plugs/ but the ones you linked to will probably do the same thing.

Ta Wocky. They might even have something like that in the chemist.

Geez, I should get some of those! Between Jasmine’s panting and Mr Mutant’s snoring, I haven’t been getting much sleep lately.

Divine Angel said:

Geez, I should get some of those! Between Jasmine’s panting and Mr Mutant’s snoring, I haven’t been getting much sleep lately.

Seems there are various kinds specifically marketed for their snore-blocking powers.

Bubblecar said:

Divine Angel said:

Geez, I should get some of those! Between Jasmine’s panting and Mr Mutant’s snoring, I haven’t been getting much sleep lately.

Seems there are various kinds specifically marketed for their snore-blocking powers.

snore anecdote

I once arrived at my sisters place, a two story timber construction and before I started up the back stairs I heard my sister snoring. Her room was at the front of the house. I also noticed the timber vibrating on the back wall. Don’t know if you’d block a snore like that out.

Anyway here cluey on diesel engines?

The diesel in the boat is racing when at idle in neutral. About 1500 rpm.

But when I put it into gear the revs drop down to normal or even lower. 800rpm.

I haven’t checked the filter yet, would contamination like water in the fuel cause something like this?

>I also noticed the timber vibrating on the back wall. Don’t know if you’d block a snore like that out.

There might be a way of harnessing snore power as useful energy.

SP i pmed BU on FB about your diesel engine question. he may get back to you about it.

Ya have a ride mower, take the muffler off do a bit mad mowing nearest them directly after they’ve finished, they’ll think you want to be friends. For greater theatrical affect stagger around sort of making weird sounds with them watching. If that doesn’t do it wear a duffle coat naked and unbuttoned while doing the mowing.

Wont be long they’ll be having serious chats about the neighbour and be considering leaving the area.

Not absolutely sure the approach would work in ‘mania.

Bubblecar said:

>I also noticed the timber vibrating on the back wall. Don’t know if you’d block a snore like that out.

There might be a way of harnessing snore power as useful energy.

Is it illegal to experiment on deep sleepers without there consent?

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

>I also noticed the timber vibrating on the back wall. Don’t know if you’d block a snore like that out.

There might be a way of harnessing snore power as useful energy.

Is it illegal to experiment on deep sleepers without their consent?

• There might be a way of harnessing snore power as useful energy.

Arite Ziff’s Snore Machine

transition said:

Ya have a ride mower, take the muffler off do a bit mad mowing nearest them directly after they’ve finished, they’ll think you want to be friends. For greater theatrical affect stagger around sort of making weird sounds with them watching. If that doesn’t do it wear a duffle coat naked and unbuttoned while doing the mowing.

Wont be long they’ll be having serious chats about the neighbour and be considering leaving the area.

Not absolutely sure the approach would work in ‘mania.

These are not neighbours who I can actually see from my place (and they can’t see me either), due to them being in a paddock across the highway which is mostly screened by trees etc on my property. I don’t even know if it’s an adult or a kid on the bike, but it’s the noise that matters. I’m hoping it was just a one-day thing but that seems improbable. More likely a new toy which will now be a regular source of noise pollution.

>More likely a new toy which will now be a regular source of noise pollution.

I quite enjoy wearing those yellow earplug things, car, so give them a go, very peaceful

I wonder if I’m allowed to wear them at work on Wiggles days…?

>I wonder if I’m allowed to wear them at work on Wiggles days…?

Some adustable attenuator plugs would be good sometimes, sort of opposite to a hearing aid.

Bubblecar said:

>I also noticed the timber vibrating on the back wall. Don’t know if you’d block a snore like that out.

There might be a way of harnessing snore power as useful energy.

In the past it has had the power to propel me out of bed and into the spare room.

Bubblecar said:

transition said:

Ya have a ride mower, take the muffler off do a bit mad mowing nearest them directly after they’ve finished, they’ll think you want to be friends. For greater theatrical affect stagger around sort of making weird sounds with them watching. If that doesn’t do it wear a duffle coat naked and unbuttoned while doing the mowing.

Wont be long they’ll be having serious chats about the neighbour and be considering leaving the area.

Not absolutely sure the approach would work in ‘mania.

These are not neighbours who I can actually see from my place (and they can’t see me either), due to them being in a paddock across the highway which is mostly screened by trees etc on my property. I don’t even know if it’s an adult or a kid on the bike, but it’s the noise that matters. I’m hoping it was just a one-day thing but that seems improbable. More likely a new toy which will now be a regular source of noise pollution.

Sugar in the petrol tank.

>Sugar in the petrol tank.

Not very nice RB, you’re a bad boy.

JudgeMental said:

SP i pmed BU on FB about your diesel engine question. he may get back to you about it.

ta

transition said:

>Sugar in the petrol tank.

Not very nice RB, you’re a bad boy.

Yep.. but it will stop the noise.

When it comes down to it, it may be worth going over to the neighbours to let them know that the noise disturbs you. This would be best done before a pattern sets in. It may not do any good, but on the other hand it might solve the problem. You could enquire if the noise is likely to be ongoing, and if so, could you negotiate some times within which this might happen.

complain to the council

tell the police that theres some bikie that seems to be using the rural area where you live for some strange purpose

they don’t like bikies at the moment

failing you could analyse his riding patterns and come up with a plan

unfortunately riding on uneven ground is perilous at the best of times, ground that seems solid can often give way at any moment

If it is on private property and within the hours allowable then there is not even much that can be done about the noise pollution.

roughbarked said:

If it is on private property and within the hours allowable then there is not even much that can be done about the noise pollution.

in that case you need a powerful heat ray

wookiemeister said:

roughbarked said:

If it is on private property and within the hours allowable then there is not even much that can be done about the noise pollution.

in that case you need a powerful heat ray

Some form of sabotage that can’t be traced to any particular neighbour seems to be the only way other than taking a box of beer over and having a chat with the neighbour in question.

• Some form of sabotage that can’t be traced to any particular neighbour seems to be the only way other than taking a box of beer over and having a chat with the neighbour in question.

There is no need for extremes, just plant some “pot” plants on their property and make a phone call at the appropriate time…

furious said:

• Some form of sabotage that can’t be traced to any particular neighbour seems to be the only way other than taking a box of beer over and having a chat with the neighbour in question.

There is no need for extremes, just plant some “pot” plants on their property and make a phone call at the appropriate time…

You are as bad as me. ;)

You could also get yourself some smoke and mirrors and pretend to be a phantom of some sort – surely there is a local legend of some kind – and scare the interlopers away. It’ll work just as long as there aren’t any meddling kids around…

furious said:

You could also get yourself some smoke and mirrors and pretend to be a phantom of some sort – surely there is a local legend of some kind – and scare the interlopers away. It’ll work just as long as there aren’t any meddling kids around…

Now youse are thinkin’

Bubblecar said:

Is there any practical way of blocking out sound entirely while going about one’s daily life? … local recreational trail bike rider whose noise

With hypnosis it is possible to selectively block out any noise, such as specifically becoming “deaf” to the trail bike rider without affecting your hearing of any other sounds.

• With hypnosis it is possible to selectively block out any noise, such as specifically becoming “deaf” to the trail bike rider without affecting your hearing of any other sounds.

You can do that without hypnosis. I used to live in the flight path of the local airport and never noticed the planes unless visitors pointed them out…

roughbarked said:

If it is on private property and within the hours allowable then there is not even much that can be done about the noise pollution.

Not true, it is actually against the law in Tasmania:

15. Operation of motor vehicles and motor vessels near domestic premises

Subject to regulations 16 and 17, a person must not operate a motor vehicle or motor vessel for sport or recreation within 500 metres of domestic premises unless –

(a) the motor vehicle or motor vessel is being operated by, or with the consent of, the occupier of the premises; or

(b) in the case of a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle is being –

(i) operated on a public street; or

(ii) driven directly to or from a public street; or

(iii) driven directly to or from a place that is further than 500 metres from the premises; or

(iv) driven directly to or from a place for cleaning, maintenance, refuelling or repairs;

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 5 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.

From: Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Miscellaneous Noise) Regulations 2004 (S.R. 2004, No. 50)

http://www.thelaw.tas.gov.au/tocview/index.w3p;cond=;doc_id=%2B50%2B2004%2BAT%40EN%2B20131103000000;histon=;prompt=;rec=;term=

Bubblecar said:

roughbarked said:

If it is on private property and within the hours allowable then there is not even much that can be done about the noise pollution.

Not true, it is actually against the law in Tasmania:

Fair enough.

By the way, the sugar in the petrol will only block the filter.

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

PermeateFree said:

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

One may need fairly thick drapes. This could get expensive or it could start upsetting the good folk at St Vinnies if you are getting your drapes from there.

PermeateFree said:

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

I’ll be trying earplugs etc, but I’m not going to try to soundproof my house against people breaking the law. And anyway, I want to be free to use my garden and there’s nothing I can do to soundproof that. If it does prove a regular thing, I’ll have a chat with the local police.

furious said:

• Some form of sabotage that can’t be traced to any particular neighbour seems to be the only way other than taking a box of beer over and having a chat with the neighbour in question.

There is no need for extremes, just plant some “pot” plants on their property and make a phone call at the appropriate time…

or a small cache of chemicals , books about the Koran and conversion and some al quaida material about the future Islamic republic, you could throw some sort of bikie related paraphernalia

Bubblecar said:

PermeateFree said:

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

I’ll be trying earplugs etc, but I’m not going to try to soundproof my house against people breaking the law. And anyway, I want to be free to use my garden and there’s nothing I can do to soundproof that. If it does prove a regular thing, I’ll have a chat with the local police.

That’s what most people do.

furious said:

You could also get yourself some smoke and mirrors and pretend to be a phantom of some sort – surely there is a local legend of some kind – and scare the interlopers away. It’ll work just as long as there aren’t any meddling kids around…

the headless horseman

wookiemeister said:

furious said:

• Some form of sabotage that can’t be traced to any particular neighbour seems to be the only way other than taking a box of beer over and having a chat with the neighbour in question.

There is no need for extremes, just plant some “pot” plants on their property and make a phone call at the appropriate time…

or a small cache of chemicals , books about the Koran and conversion and some al quaida material about the future Islamic republic, you could throw some sort of bikie related paraphernalia

There’s no need for any of that if there are noise pollution laws being broken.

wookiemeister said:

furious said:

You could also get yourself some smoke and mirrors and pretend to be a phantom of some sort – surely there is a local legend of some kind – and scare the interlopers away. It’ll work just as long as there aren’t any meddling kids around…

the headless horseman

Stringing a wire will only bring the law down on your own head.

Bubblecar said:

PermeateFree said:

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

I’ll be trying earplugs etc, but I’m not going to try to soundproof my house against people breaking the law. And anyway, I want to be free to use my garden and there’s nothing I can do to soundproof that. If it does prove a regular thing, I’ll have a chat with the local police.

I strongly suggest that you talk to the people first. If you go straight to the cops it will probably be useless and it will just piss them off. Find out what the situation is before you proceed.

roughbarked said:

PermeateFree said:

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

One may need fairly thick drapes. This could get expensive or it could start upsetting the good folk at St Vinnies if you are getting your drapes from there.

That depends on what Mr Car has.

Bubblecar said:

PermeateFree said:

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

I’ll be trying earplugs etc, but I’m not going to try to soundproof my house against people breaking the law. And anyway, I want to be free to use my garden and there’s nothing I can do to soundproof that. If it does prove a regular thing, I’ll have a chat with the local police.

I assume, perhaps incorrectly that they will only be using their bikes at certain times and on certain days, so you are looking for temporary relief.

>I strongly suggest that you talk to the people first. If you go straight to the cops it will probably be useless and it will just piss them off. Find out what the situation is before you proceed.

Talking to them personally might not be a good idea (I know nothing about them and there are at least a few rough types in this village). It won’t be useless going to the police because the law on these things is very clear in this state, and tiny-town police tend to take their responsibilities seriously. And it might enable me to remain anonymous in this matter. No doubt their other neighbours (some of whom are closer) are just annoyed by the motorbike noise. The police don’t have to identify who’s complained – legally it’s the responsibility of any would-be recreational motorbiker to obtain the consent of any householders within half a km of where they want to ride, and if they don’t, they’re breaking the law.

Bubblecar said:

Talking to them personally might not be a good idea (I know nothing about them and there are at least a few rough types in this village). It won’t be useless going to the police because the law on these things is very clear in this state, and tiny-town police tend to take their responsibilities seriously. And it might enable me to remain anonymous in this matter. No doubt their other neighbours (some of whom are closer) are just annoyed by the motorbike noise. The police don’t have to identify who’s complained – legally it’s the responsibility of any would-be recreational motorbiker to obtain the consent of any householders within half a km of where they want to ride, and if they don’t, they’re breaking the law.

Perhaps complaining bitterly to the local shopkeep, postmaster, cafe owner etc, the word might get around the village to this fellow.

>That depends on what Mr Car has.

I have thick curtains and they (and the windows) were all closed on that side of the house. And there’s a screen of pines, elms and shrubs etc between my property and where the noise is coming from. Doesn’t make enough difference.

Bubblecar said:

>I strongly suggest that you talk to the people first. If you go straight to the cops it will probably be useless and it will just piss them off. Find out what the situation is before you proceed.

Talking to them personally might not be a good idea (I know nothing about them and there are at least a few rough types in this village). It won’t be useless going to the police because the law on these things is very clear in this state, and tiny-town police tend to take their responsibilities seriously. And it might enable me to remain anonymous in this matter. No doubt their other neighbours (some of whom are closer) are just annoyed by the motorbike noise. The police don’t have to identify who’s complained – legally it’s the responsibility of any would-be recreational motorbiker to obtain the consent of any householders within half a km of where they want to ride, and if they don’t, they’re breaking the law.

Good luck. I doubt that the police will be vaguely interested.

> I doubt that the police will be vaguely interested.

?

Don’t know what you’re basing that on. They’d probably be glad to have something to do :)

Bubblecar said:

> I doubt that the police will be vaguely interested.

?

Don’t know what you’re basing that on. They’d probably be glad to have something to do :)

Personal experience.

>are just annoyed by the motorbike noise = just as annoyed

I think going to the police is not a bad move. They may or may not be able to act but they should be able to advise you.

PermeateFree said:

roughbarked said:

PermeateFree said:

Sound ricochets off smooth hard surfaces. I have been in restaurants with bare wooden floors and walls and when a number of people are talking to each other, the overall noise can be terrible and more than once have I had to leave. So as a thought, close windows facing the noise and draw the curtains. Perhaps you could hang a screen or even blankets from the veranda facing. Anyway, if you can soften the exterior surfaces to absorb the sound it might provide relief when the bikes are active. I hate the grating sound of revving motorbikes and fully sympathise with you.

One may need fairly thick drapes. This could get expensive or it could start upsetting the good folk at St Vinnies if you are getting your drapes from there.

That depends on what Mr Car has.

True enough but he has made his points on the subject of soundproofing.

>Personal experience.

I’m sure if the noise keeps up and I contact the police, they’ll pay them a visit and have a chat. If these neighbours are then happy to ignore the police, they certainly wouldn’t be any more likely to pay any attention to me, if I complain to them directly.

morrie said:

Bubblecar said:

>I strongly suggest that you talk to the people first. If you go straight to the cops it will probably be useless and it will just piss them off. Find out what the situation is before you proceed.

Talking to them personally might not be a good idea (I know nothing about them and there are at least a few rough types in this village). It won’t be useless going to the police because the law on these things is very clear in this state, and tiny-town police tend to take their responsibilities seriously. And it might enable me to remain anonymous in this matter. No doubt their other neighbours (some of whom are closer) are just annoyed by the motorbike noise. The police don’t have to identify who’s complained – legally it’s the responsibility of any would-be recreational motorbiker to obtain the consent of any householders within half a km of where they want to ride, and if they don’t, they’re breaking the law.

Good luck. I doubt that the police will be vaguely interested.

The local Shire are often more interested in this type of complaint and will test the sound levels and if over a limit, will usually take action. Might be another avenue you could explore.

Probably best to keep the police out of it if you can help it.

Bubblecar said:

>Personal experience.

I’m sure if the noise keeps up and I contact the police, they’ll pay them a visit and have a chat. If these neighbours are then happy to ignore the police, they certainly wouldn’t be any more likely to pay any attention to me, if I complain to them directly.

Concerted complaints from all the neighbours is more likely to have an effect, I am told.

roughbarked said:

PermeateFree said:

roughbarked said:

One may need fairly thick drapes. This could get expensive or it could start upsetting the good folk at St Vinnies if you are getting your drapes from there.

That depends on what Mr Car has.

True enough but he has made his points on the subject of soundproofing.

Yes after your post. Hindsight is often 100% correct.

Concerted complaints from all the neighbours is more likely to have an effect, I am told.

best way.

>Concerted complaints from all the neighbours is more likely to have an effect, I am told.

Maybe your laws are different over there.

Bubblecar said:

>Concerted complaints from all the neighbours is more likely to have an effect, I am told.

Maybe your laws are different over there.

It has nothing to do with laws. It has everything to do with the police sitting up and taking notice.

Transnistria still has the hammer and sickle in its flag

Are the bike riders adults, juveniles or children?

Bubblecar said:

>Concerted complaints from all the neighbours is more likely to have an effect, I am told.

Maybe your laws are different over there.

What will usually happen is that the police will go and have a talk with the person making the noise. However, they are more likely to do a few drive bys. Make their presence known.

PermeateFree said:

Are the bike riders adults, juveniles or children?

Think he’s already mentioned that he hasn’t sighted the rider/s

I’d be surprised if the police in a village like this don’t take a local inhabitant seriously when he reports people persistently (and obviously) breaking the law. Especially if the local inhabitant is well-spoken & middle class etc. Even if he does have a ponytail and ride an unusual bicycle.

Bubblecar said:

I’d be surprised if the police in a village like this don’t take a local inhabitant seriously when he reports people persistently (and obviously) breaking the law. Especially if the local inhabitant is well-spoken & middle class etc. Even if he does have a ponytail and ride an unusual bicycle.

As I said, good luck. Let us know how you go.

I say that it will be a waste of time.

>As I said, good luck. Let us know how you go.

I’ll only contact the police if it does regularly turn out to be an all-day ordeal, like today. Who knows, it might not often happen at all.

morrie said:

Bubblecar said:

I’d be surprised if the police in a village like this don’t take a local inhabitant seriously when he reports people persistently (and obviously) breaking the law. Especially if the local inhabitant is well-spoken & middle class etc. Even if he does have a ponytail and ride an unusual bicycle.

As I said, good luck. Let us know how you go.

I say that it will be a waste of time.

A couple of weeks ago I was standing near his car with a friend who has the two way police frequency radio running in his car. There were a few hoons in a hot buggy(not road registered) hooning around the streets of our village. He said, “someone will put in a complaint, wait and see”. Sure enough the call came over the radio and the cops did a drive through, about half an hour after they put the buggy away.

Bubblecar said:

>As I said, good luck. Let us know how you go.

I’ll only contact the police if it does regularly turn out to be an all-day ordeal, like today. Who knows, it might not often happen at all.

throws teacup out the window

roughbarked said:

PermeateFree said:

Are the bike riders adults, juveniles or children?

Think he’s already mentioned that he hasn’t sighted the rider/s

Might help him to better frame his complaint if he had a better idea of what was going on.

PermeateFree said:

roughbarked said:

PermeateFree said:

Are the bike riders adults, juveniles or children?

Think he’s already mentioned that he hasn’t sighted the rider/s

Might help him to better frame his complaint if he had a better idea of what was going on.

As has been mentioned. Once is annoying, any more times become grating on everyones nerves. He may not need to say a word. Other neighbours may beat him to the punch.

Today’s trail bike noise has now begun. I knew it was very unlikely to be a one-off.

Bubblecar said:

Today’s trail bike noise has now begun. I knew it was very unlikely to be a one-off.

you should go ask him what his ongoing plans with it are.

I’d like to know what type of bike it is (make, model).

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

Today’s trail bike noise has now begun. I knew it was very unlikely to be a one-off.

you should go ask him what his ongoing plans with it are.

it is along weekend here, so he’s probably just out making the most of it

Just wandered to the front gate and had a look. Seems to be a kid in his early teens, riding a trail bike of probably about 250cc or so, without a helmet, round and round a fairly small backyard. Several laws being broken there.

Bubblecar said:

Just wandered to the front gate and had a look. Seems to be a kid in his early teens, riding a trail bike of probably about 250cc or so, without a helmet, round and round a fairly small backyard. Several laws being broken there.

Private property…

Bubblecar said:

Just wandered to the front gate and had a look. Seems to be a kid in his early teens, riding a trail bike of probably about 250cc or so, without a helmet, round and round a fairly small backyard. Several laws being broken there.

Probably not worthwhile getting upset until after the long weekend, might just be up for a visit. I thought you were anti-helmets?

>Private property…

Makes it illegal in Tasmania, as I keep pointing out. He’s a few hundred metres away from at least three or four houses. You’re not allowed to run any motor vehicle for sport or recreation within half a km of anyone else’s house, unless you have their permission.

Bubblecar said:

>Private property…

Makes it illegal in Tasmania, as I keep pointing out. He’s a few hundred metres away from at least three or four houses. You’re not allowed to run any motor vehicle for sport or recreation within half a km of anyone else’s house, unless you have their permission.

I say get on the phone and alert the authorities… no good can come of that sort of behavior…

>I thought you were anti-helmets?

?

I’m completely in favour of compulsory helmets for motorbike riders, who have by far the highest incidence of serious injury & death of any motorists.

I’m not in favour of compulsory helmet laws for bicycle riders (unless they’re taking part in cycle sports, which carry an inherently higher risk of injury)

diddly-squat said:

Bubblecar said:

>Private property…

Makes it illegal in Tasmania, as I keep pointing out. He’s a few hundred metres away from at least three or four houses. You’re not allowed to run any motor vehicle for sport or recreation within half a km of anyone else’s house, unless you have their permission.

I say get on the phone and alert the authorities… no good can come of that sort of behavior…

Anyone got their national security fridge magnet handy?

Bubblecar said:

>I thought you were anti-helmets?

?

I’m completely in favour of compulsory helmets for motorbike riders, who have by far the highest incidence of serious injury & death of any motorists.

I’m not in favour of compulsory helmet laws for bicycle riders (unless they’re taking part in cycle sports, which carry an inherently higher risk of injury)

Fairy nuff. I thought you were anti helmets because they messed your hair, not safety stuff.

Yes, I daresay it’s all very amusing if you don’t have to put up with the ugly noise all day long.

Skunkworks said:

Bubblecar said:

>I thought you were anti-helmets?

?

I’m completely in favour of compulsory helmets for motorbike riders, who have by far the highest incidence of serious injury & death of any motorists.

I’m not in favour of compulsory helmet laws for bicycle riders (unless they’re taking part in cycle sports, which carry an inherently higher risk of injury)

Fairy nuff. I thought you were anti helmets because they messed your hair, not safety stuff.

and, let’s face it… a helmet really is at ends with any pirate look

Bubblecar said:

Yes, I daresay it’s all very amusing if you don’t have to put up with the ugly noise all day long.

No but we have to put up with your bitching when you well know the solution.

You’ve been told it several times, makes me think you enjoy the excuse for a winge?

Bubblecar said:

Yes, I daresay it’s all very amusing if you don’t have to put up with the ugly noise all day long.

there is nothing funny about breaking the law or, more importantly, about wearing proper PPE.

I was asked to supply details about the rider & bike, and did. You don’t have to read this thread, or even visit this forum.

diddly-squat said:

Bubblecar said:

Yes, I daresay it’s all very amusing if you don’t have to put up with the ugly noise all day long.

there is nothing funny about breaking the law or, more importantly, about wearing proper PPE.

Thanks diddly, I thought you might be being sarcastic :)

Bubblecar said:

I was asked to supply details about the rider & bike, and did. You don’t have to read this thread, or even visit this forum.

Still in denial.

Ring the council ranger FFS or put up.

Us, sarcastic?

Bubblecar said:

diddly-squat said:

Bubblecar said:

Yes, I daresay it’s all very amusing if you don’t have to put up with the ugly noise all day long.

there is nothing funny about breaking the law or, more importantly, about wearing proper PPE.

Thanks diddly, I thought you might be being sarcastic :)

safety is the responsibility of every individual Bubbles, you remember that…

Divine Angel said:

Us, sarcastic?

Careful, you’ll break the universe!

Divine Angel said:

Us, sarcastic?

I see what you did there.

this may as well go here McDonald’s sues Australian town for rejecting its fast food

Skeptic Pete said:

Anyway here cluey on diesel engines?

The diesel in the boat is racing when at idle in neutral. About 1500 rpm.

But when I put it into gear the revs drop down to normal or even lower. 800rpm.

I haven’t checked the filter yet, would contamination like water in the fuel cause something like this?

Pete…

Answer = “Yes, it can”. e-mail me with more specific engine details if the filter stuff doesn’t fix the problem.

4 stroke or 2 stroke?

If the person has taken a baffle off the end of the tail muffler or dropped the inside out of it you may want to steer him toward fixing it.

Bubblecar said:

Just wandered to the front gate and had a look. Seems to be a kid in his early teens, riding a trail bike of probably about 250cc or so, without a helmet, round and round a fairly small backyard. Several laws being broken there.

So what withheld you from going in and having a word?

stumpy_seahorse said:

Riff-in-Thyme said:

Bubblecar said:

Today’s trail bike noise has now begun. I knew it was very unlikely to be a one-off.

you should go ask him what his ongoing plans with it are.

it is along weekend here, so he’s probably just out making the most of it

I’m interested to see whether this noise continues today. It’s not unusual for those with a new bike to make the most of it when they can, or for a visiting friend to be invited to bring his teenage son’s bike along to keep the boy entertained.

Being realistic about the likelihood of this noise being ongoing should make a difference to how you react. I’m not sure why you’ve made the assumption that this noise must now be permanent. My guess is that it is the last you will hear for quite some time and that this episode will quickly be forgotten. The only lasting reminder will be a bit of torn up turf, the set of reduntant earplugs bought on eBay which show up in the mail one week from now and this thread.

Speedy said:

stumpy_seahorse said:

Riff-in-Thyme said:

you should go ask him what his ongoing plans with it are.

it is along weekend here, so he’s probably just out making the most of it

I’m interested to see whether this noise continues today. It’s not unusual for those with a new bike to make the most of it when they can, or for a visiting friend to be invited to bring his teenage son’s bike along to keep the boy entertained.

Being realistic about the likelihood of this noise being ongoing should make a difference to how you react. I’m not sure why you’ve made the assumption that this noise must now be permanent. My guess is that it is the last you will hear for quite some time and that this episode will quickly be forgotten. The only lasting reminder will be a bit of torn up turf, the set of reduntant earplugs bought on eBay which show up in the mail one week from now and this thread.

I recall being in agony after a masochistic dentist removed wisdom teeth. The neighbour’s son was hooning around the yard on a noisy two stroke all day.. I put a death curse on him, He died not long after, crashed his car.

Tell me more about this death curse. Do I need a lock of the victim’s hair or something?

Divine Angel said:

Tell me more about this death curse. Do I need a lock of the victim’s hair or something?

Nope, simply need to comprehend the power of manifestation.

Piano wire stretched at throat height between two trees on his usual trail? Was very effective against enemy dispatch riders during WW 11.

bob(from black rock) said:

Piano wire stretched at throat height between two trees on his usual trail? Was very effective against enemy dispatch riders during WW 11.

Yes but it is called murder in peace time.

Campbell town is well used to finding odd bodies lying around.

There’s been no more noise since Monday, not even after school. So it might have been someone visiting.

Bubblecar said:

There’s been no more noise since Monday, not even after school. So it might have been someone visiting.

probs got scared off by all the interwebs equipped locals staring at him cause ‘word gets round’!

Just a heads up, Schoolies is this month and then we head into school hols next month. Be on the look out for resident el trolle

Divine Angel said:

Just a heads up, Schoolies is this month and then we head into school hols next month. Be on the look out for resident el trolle

trolls should at least be verbally creative. he can’t even do much with basic insults!!!