Embarrassing noisy neighbours

Ask your husband loudly if he can hear a pig?x

Or send them a catalogue for soundproofing wall foam? X

This happened to us a few years ago. Young couple next door going at it hammer and tongs with all the windows open. We waited until they finished and gave a round of applause. They closed their window

Play the William Tel overture loudly. On the other hand that might encourage them!

We had this with our neighbours, we sat in bed and gave them a round of applause, didn't hear it again.

It seems to be a thing now. My son had to shut his windows when revising for exams a few years ago as our neighbours are so noisy. Just walking the dog and heard some tell tale sounds while wandering up a random street towards the park.

I do find it odd I must admit!

Yes, round of applause or loud sports commentary, "And they're in the home straight now. Nearly at the finish line - but will it be a photo-finish?" Or play loud music: The Ride of the Valkyrie comes to mind. I'm serious.

From the bottom of your garden shout what's that noise , is someone having breathing problems ? When they hear you they will know you can hear them.. Although some people don't care.

everyone, at least another 3 houses can hear them.

Crikey! That's impressive!

Just stop listening...get on with your life

I and my parter both suffer a lot of arthritis pain, almost every activity is accompanied by ‘effort grunts’
Might there be room for misinterpretation?

I rendition of “J’taime” played loudly at bottom of your garden ? Personally I’d find it amusing...might be a bit envious ?

Get your own recording of pigs grunting .like old macdonald and put it on full blast .get the gc to dance to it too.if it gets really bad .you could scream shut up

Sounds like a bit of jealousy maybe ?

Grandmabatty has the best idea ! Go to the nearest point to them in your garden and say that out loud .... the couple will be so embarrassed and close their windows !

It's a difficult one. Maybe post a brochure about soundproofing through their letter box and a note saying: Please can you keep the noise down, it's getting a bit embarrassing and my grandchildren might hear you. Thanks!

Perhaps staying away from the bottom of your garden would save your blushes.?

Next time you see them say "gosh, it sounded like you were having a great time on Wednesday at about 4.00pm - and smile. Maybe that will embarrass them?

I would find it amusing Not as young as they were? might be having problems? .

There was a similar problem in the Guardian a few months back. Most of the responses were similar to these, but there were several along the lines of... you're only jealous because you're not getting any, get over your self, you need counselling as it's perfectly natural etc. I was staggered! Mind you, that's the Graun for you...

I feel a little bit envious of your end of garden neighbours.

I doubt it's jealousy, freestyle. My husband is 13 years younger than me and I get loads, but I wouldn't want to listen to someone else at it all the time. Once in a while would raise a smile, but it's as bad as someone else's loud music, television etc. And again, I've been a passionate devotee of heavy metal for 45 years, so it's not loud music itself, I just don't think people should be selfish.

Lolo81 not quite true people can do whatever they want in their own homes, is it. Noise pollution is often considered to be a nuisance. Always amazes me how people don't seem to realise how noise travels or just don't care. Post a note explaining the neighbourhood would rather not be party to their sexual exploits, could they close the windows at least in the afternoons when more folk are out and about. Of course they may have some tortoises indoors and they make a heck of a racket grunting when having a bit of fun.

I sympathize and don’t think you are a prude. How about playing some music you enjoy, just at a loud enough volume to cove the noise and distract yourself. Some people are unaware, others are
exhibitionists. Either way, just ensure you are comfortable and can enjoy the fresh air .
Good luck.

They probably don't realise how much the sound carries.