neighbors’ dad insists on mowing their lawn at least twice a week, especially when I’m trying to enjoy my hammock.
Noise-cancelling headphones.
this post was submitted on 03 May 2026
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You’d think that.
You’d really think that.
But the noise just comes through slightly muffled. It’s still BZZZRBZZZRBZZRB but more like bzzrvbzzzrcbzzzrbzzrb
And if it lasted a reasonable amount of time it would be one thing. But he’s out there. going over the same patch of lawn like five times
And then.
And then.
He mows the entire lawn AGAIN using a push mower with a bag attachment
Edit: AND HE DOESNT EVEN EMPTY THE BAG
Maybe try buying him a hammock? All the other ideas lead to either a lawsuit, someone’s death or simple violence. Because littering his lawn with bike chains would be dangerous for everyone.
riding mower
That’s your problem, they’re designed for people who want to waste time on their lawn and drink a beer. People who want to get it done with have zero turn mowers.
Sodium silicate in the oil. Bleach in the gas. An iron spike driven into the ground just below the height of the grass.
But really the best way to deal with it is to get over it. I know sometimes it’s hard to get over an irritating sound, but it helps your mental health if you don’t get angry about something minor and entirely outside your control
I can deal with someone like that.
The problem is it’s his daughter’s lawn. And as the dad of lady-presenting people I empathize with him to an extent.
He’s not mowing f his lawn. He’s taking care of his kid.
So I’m looking for a way to let him know his kid is safe without it barely inconveniencing me.
Have you tried talking to him?
Pointless. My Boomer neighbor has everything gas powered, even his coffee maker.
He’s just so nice and brings me asparagus.
But he has a CIA hat and dos this on weekdays when I try to slack off.
Surely you could persuade him that mowing that frequently is completely unnecessary?
Apparently the smell of freshly cut grass is a distress signal.
They have large dogs and I think he excuses this behavior by saying it will help find their scat.
He doesn't seem to be very smart.
As a fellow old, it’s hard to admit we’re dumb