Ah, the sweet dream of a quiet life—it’s a fantasy, really. Especially when you live beneath a man who treats his living room like a testing ground for Dolby Surround Sound: Apocalypse Edition.
Last night, just after 11pm (the official time for all neighbourhood chaos to commence), our upstairs neighbour decided it was showtime. His surround sound system roared to life, rattling our ceilings and probably causing seismic readings in the next postcode. Explosions, yelling, deep bass that could kickstart a heart—the full cinematic experience, except we weren’t invited and it came with bonus drunken shouting. Was he arguing with the film? The furniture? A ghost? Who knows. But judging by the slurred intensity, something definitely wasn’t agreeing with him—or maybe that last can of lager hit differently.
Naturally, sleeping through it was impossible. Earplugs were a joke. The walls? Merely decorative.
And just when we thought we’d finally get some shut-eye? 8:58am: the next generation arrives. Possibly his grandchildren, possibly feral goblins, definitely not quiet. The stampede began—tiny feet, big energy, and enough volume to rival the night before. Shouting, crashing, running… one even attempted to break the sound barrier with a toy car, I’m sure of it.
Honestly, we’re starting to think he’s running some kind of endurance test: “How Little Sleep Can Your Neighbours Survive On Before They Start Barking at Pigeons?”
And I’ll be blunt—I doubt even the Klingons would tolerate this guy. They’d beam him out for crimes against honour and acoustics.
Help Us Escape the Sound Wars
We would love to move. We dream of moving. But moving costs money, and sadly, earplugs and sarcasm don’t pay the bills.
If you’d like to support our escape from this audio hellscape, please consider buying something from our small business. Teas, coffees, candles, and more—all lovingly crafted and sold via www.onyxdragon.co.uk. Every sale gets us a little closer to a peaceful home—and maybe, just maybe, a good night’s sleep.
Don’t forget: 5% of our net profits go toward Kingfisher Treasure Seekers, including their brilliant community café The Cavern, which provides a safe, supportive space for those struggling with mental health and isolation.
Now, let’s talk about Tewkesbury Borough Council.
It doesn’t seem like they’re doing anything at all to resolve this. They appear to be relying on the “reasonable person standard”—you know, judging things based on what the average person would tolerate. But here’s the issue: that approach doesn’t take our autism into account. The sounds that are “just annoying” to some people feel overwhelming to us, making it nearly impossible to sleep, function, or even think clearly during the day. We’ve asked for a Section 38 referral under the appropriate Scottish housing law, and yet, we’re still waiting. It’s disheartening when it feels like our needs are being brushed aside, and no one’s considering how this affects us differently due to our neurodiversity.
So, let’s just say: we’re not backing down. These blog posts and our efforts to make our voices heard won’t stop until we get the help we need, and Tewkesbury Borough Council finally takes our situation seriously.
And if our neighbour needs his surround sound cranked up that loudly to enjoy a film, maybe it’s time for him to get his hearing checked. Or perhaps he could consider a surround sound headset—at least that way, we wouldn’t have to endure the whole neighbourhood experience at 11pm.
Disclaimer:
The opinions and experiences shared in this blog post are personal and reflect the author’s perspective on their own living situation. The use of humor and exaggeration is intended for entertainment purposes and to shed light on an ongoing issue. We are not responsible for any unintended offense caused by the content. We encourage open and respectful dialogue regarding noise complaints and the impact of sound on individuals, particularly those with neurodiversity.
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