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Original poster

To think that using a chainsaw at 10am on a Sunday is a bit early/inconsiderate?

187 replies

namechangeaaargh · 02/04/2024 10:01

Just that really. We were woken up by it and thought it was 9am as we hadn't yet changed the clocks.

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SpringOfContentment · 02/04/2024 14:22

I raised my eyebrows at our neighbour's who had similar machines outside at 9 on Easter Sunday, after the clock change.
I'm usually a "get on with it, it's nearly mid morning" but think the clocks and Easter combined means they should have waited.

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namechangeaaargh · 02/04/2024 14:21

As I work late most saturday nights I prefer to sleep late on sunday morning. Controversial I know. Earplugs are ineffective againt a petrol chainsaw that's just a few metres away. Well mine are anyway. If anyone knows of a good brand please let me know.

I haven't been stewing, it's just that another neighbour asked me about it this morning as they thought it was us making the noise. My partner was also cross and he is normally incredibly laid back. So I was wondering whether to have a friendly word, but given the consensus I won't.

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missshilling · 02/04/2024 14:10

We weren’t up and about at 10am on Sunday, or the Sunday before that. However, I don’t think it’s an unreasonable time to use a chainsaw.

Out of consideration for our neighbours my husband tries to use an electric chainsaw rather than petrol at home, whatever the time.

Blanketpolicy · 02/04/2024 14:04

The world shouldn't have to walk around on tiptoes till lunchtime on a Sunday because someone somewhere might fancy a lie in.

The weekend is the only time most people have to do DIY/stuff in the garden and waiting to 10am is considerate.

UtterlyOtterly · 02/04/2024 14:02

9 or even 8 am wouldn't be an issue here. The neighbours would all be up and out dog walking, running, cycling, taking the kids to football training, doing noisy DIY or gardening themselves.

Itloggedmeoutagain · 02/04/2024 14:01

CharlotteBog · 02/04/2024 13:59

Indeed, and that is why OP is being told that she is being unreasonable in thinking it's inconsiderate.
I don't understand the point of your statement.

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I'm agreeing with everyone else. That's my point of my statement
HTH

Itloggedmeoutagain · 02/04/2024 14:00

KreedKafer · 02/04/2024 13:56

Can't remember last time I was still asleep then.

What do you want, a medal or something?

Just making the point that most people are awake then.
Pretty much like most other replies on the thread.
Are you going to reply to each one individually?

CharlotteBog · 02/04/2024 13:59

Itloggedmeoutagain · 02/04/2024 13:53

Not everyone no.
Judging by the replies on this thread though, the vast majority yes

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Indeed, and that is why OP is being told that she is being unreasonable in thinking it's inconsiderate.
I don't understand the point of your statement.

KreedKafer · 02/04/2024 13:56

Can't remember last time I was still asleep then.

What do you want, a medal or something?

KreedKafer · 02/04/2024 13:55

I'm a night owl and like to have a lie-in at weekends when I can, but I wouldn't expect neighbours to be quiet at 10am. It's a pretty reasonable time to be up and doing stuff, including things that make a noise.

Itloggedmeoutagain · 02/04/2024 13:53

CharlotteBog · 02/04/2024 13:43

It's not unusual for people to be sleeping at (what was 9am) on a Sunday morning. Most people are up and about, but many aren't. Do you think that everyone is up and about just because you are?

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Not everyone no.
Judging by the replies on this thread though, the vast majority yes

TurquoiseHexagonSun · 02/04/2024 13:52

Itloggedmeoutagain · 02/04/2024 13:31

You were still asleep?
Can't remember last time I was still asleep then.
Still lazing around maybe but not asleep
It's fine

Judgy much? Not everyone has the same sleep patterns, you know.

That said, I do think 10 a.m. is fair enough. Noisy jobs have to be done sometime.

MonsteraMama · 02/04/2024 13:48

I frequently have big lie ins on Sundays but that's not really the rest of the world's problem. This is why I have a sleep mask with built in headphones. If the chainsaws and mowers come out, on goes a podcast and back to snooze land I go.

anyolddinosaur · 02/04/2024 13:48

10 a.m is being considerate.

betterangels · 02/04/2024 13:45

10am is completely acceptable. I had upstairs hammering something at 5.30am this morning. That's too early.

CharlotteBog · 02/04/2024 13:43

Itloggedmeoutagain · 02/04/2024 13:31

You were still asleep?
Can't remember last time I was still asleep then.
Still lazing around maybe but not asleep
It's fine

It's not unusual for people to be sleeping at (what was 9am) on a Sunday morning. Most people are up and about, but many aren't. Do you think that everyone is up and about just because you are?

Itloggedmeoutagain · 02/04/2024 13:31

You were still asleep?
Can't remember last time I was still asleep then.
Still lazing around maybe but not asleep
It's fine

IvorTheEngineDriver · 02/04/2024 13:28

8am yes.
10am no.

Ariela · 02/04/2024 13:27

Depends on the reason: tree down blocking the road or road has to be closed with no traffic to get a tree down, 10am Easter Sunday might be the best time.

shoppingshamed · 02/04/2024 13:27

Totally fine by me too

CharlotteBog · 02/04/2024 13:19

sandberry · 02/04/2024 11:15

Anytime after 7 is fine. Sunday isn’t a special day. Many shift workers are off on say Wednesdays but don’t expect the rest of the planet to cater to them. Nobody is entitled to a noise free lie in and if they are should we ban noise before 11 any day?

7am on a Sunday. I'm glad you are not chainsawing next to my (terrace) house at that time!

CharlotteBog · 02/04/2024 13:18

I think it depends on how you were woken.
Were they revving it up right by your bed as you slept with an evil grin, or using it in their garden to do some tidying up?

Personally I wouldn't have used a chain saw on Easter morning but I am likely in the minority and wouldn't expect it of anyone else.

StitchVic · 02/04/2024 13:00

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 10:07

I had neighbours before 8 AM doing work on a Sunday, that’s a piss take. 10 is fine.

Agree. 10am is fine. I would say any loud DIY on a weekend before 9am is inconsiderate.

CallMikeBanning · 02/04/2024 13:00

After 9am on a weekday or a Saturday and 10am on a Sunday so people don't get woken up by the noise.

IglesiasPiggl · 02/04/2024 12:53

10am is my start time for any noisy work. I would always wait until then. Personally I much prefer noise at 10am to noise at, say, 5pm.