to think 5pm on a gorgeous Sunday evening is a wholly unacceptable time to mow one's lawn?

[thestoker]

Well, it is, isn't it? For, I believe, 99% of the population. Unfortunately for ME, the socially inept buffoon residing behind my house makes up the other %.

Really?!

7 am would be worse wouldn't it

Couldn't care less. Probably wouldn't even notice.

YABU

5pm is a perfectly acceptable time to mow the lawn no matter what day it is. YABU

I am unsure why this is inappropriate. I see no issue with it. People have busy lives. I rather it be cut, neat and tidy than worry about 5 pm. 7 am is definitely worse.

Nope - YABU (looks at DH mowing lawn)

It may well be the only time he's got to mow it. I hate gardens. The few moments of decent weather in which you could enjoy them end up being taken up with gardening, which is just outdoor housework.

What's the optimum time for lawn topiary management?

It's a nice sound!

Plus you'll get the lovely scent of cut grass!

YABU
What time would you prefer?

What's wrong with 5pm?

Yeah, sorry, disagree. I think 5pm on a Sunday is ok. It's light, it's unlikely people will be sleeping. It's fine.

When my neighbour starts drilling at 6.40am - that's unreasonable!

YABU, it's a perfect time

When else is a working person supposed to mow the lawn?
Before 9am or after 9pm on a Sunday would be unreasonable but not many people are sleeping at 5pm. YABU

DH and I have been debating this all afternoon...when would be ok? We haven't mowed it earlier as our neighbours on one side have been out in their garden. But it needs doing. Today.

Is 6pm ok? After 7pm we will disturb children's bedtimes...and today is the only day we can do it!

5am I would be pissed, but 5pm?? no, you are unreasonable

Ffs

I wish I could start my mower, I'd go out and mow my lawn now.

I think you need to flip the percentages round, 99% of people would consider this perfectly acceptable, but there is always the remaining1% who you simply can't please.

I was having a lovely bbq when ndn decided to use their petrol lawn mower to cut their teeny garden. Hmmpf

Frankly I would rather someone was moving their lawn than having to put up with my neighbour playing what she thinks as music very loud

I'm missing something here, whats the problem with 5pm?

Depends. Is he doing it topless sipping diet coke?

In all seriousness - nah doesn't bother me. It's one of the sounds of summer. And I love the smell of cut grass.