toedtoes wrote:
GWolfe wrote:
You know your neighbors are probably down on their luck with little money. I don't see how turning them in for a loud truck is going to fix anything, probably make matters worse for both parties involved and you would probably end up moving anyway.
I would just move, not everyone is privileged enough to enjoy this lifestyle some do it out of necessity or because they have no other options.
I agree. I'd also add that since she moved the truck to the other side for a while and then moved it back, that she made an effort to "be nice" to her neighbor. You don't know why she moved it back - maybe it bothered 2 or 3 neighbors on the other side and she figured it was better to only annoy one neighbor; maybe it disturbed her husband who has health issues or works from home; etc.
I always find it funny that folks treat this type of issue as if the neighbor is PURPOSELY doing these things to just to annoy them. I'm pretty sure that she's tired of listening to her loud truck also - but that in the big scheme of her life, that's the least of her worries.
I also think that an offer to help with the repair (if it's something you're able to do) would be a nice offer. Since the squealing is the biggest annoyance, perhaps offer to do the labor on that if she buys the new belt (or whatever needs to be bought). That would eliminate the worst of the noise and will show that you understand that she's not purposely annoying you. I wouldn't suggest paying for the repair (unless you have the extra money and personally wish to do so), but offering the labor could be just what she needs - especially if she has a husband who is somehow unable to do those things.
Otherwise, it's use earplugs or move.
Toadtoes, I notice your posts are for the most part pretty positive and caring. I think that is a good thing. I on the other hand, after 40 years of dealing with the general public, tend to be a little jaded
which is not so good. I hope you are right. And these folks are doing the best they can. But we will never really know. I have seen many times where the wife works like a dog, and the hubby stays home and drinks 24/7. That may also be a possible scenario here. Don't know, but that's the jaded part of my thinking I guess
