tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post6138302955294593719..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: Should Walnut Creek ban leaf blowers? What do you think about them?Martha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-78079355540233516382012-06-15T12:17:07.880-07:002012-06-15T12:17:07.880-07:00Here, I do not really suppose this will have effec...Here, I do not really suppose this will have effect.muebles de salonhttp://www.camobel.com/mueblessalon.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36151030102245331202011-12-26T13:14:32.254-08:002011-12-26T13:14:32.254-08:00BAN this moronic invention called the leaf blower....BAN this moronic invention called the leaf blower. It is nothing more than noise pollution... and it can cause people to become very angry and irritated -- dangerous to ones health all around. I live in an apt. and I have complained left and right to no avail... I think Walnut Creek should definitely ban leaf blowers -- use a rake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-74301510029025661752011-06-29T10:44:32.601-07:002011-06-29T10:44:32.601-07:00My Neighbors gardener has the worst polluting gas ...My Neighbors gardener has the worst polluting gas blower ever. He used to stand for half an hour blowing all the dust through the gaps in the fence and covered my side yard, house, windows - In through the open windows with dust. After repeated discussions and requests for using a vacuum with both the gardener and my neighbor - no results. One day I was hosing it all off my windows and they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-10940352163212639352011-06-29T10:29:59.290-07:002011-06-29T10:29:59.290-07:00LOOK AT THIS
Amazing service! No Gas Blowers and N...LOOK AT THIS<br />Amazing service! No Gas Blowers and No Gas Mowers.<br />In Van Nuys CA, why not in Walnut Creek?<br />818-755-4647<br />http://www.gogreengardeners.com/<br />http://www.facebook.com/pages/Go-Green-Gardeners/109975005709974?sk=wallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-86418680027167608032010-06-27T12:09:33.118-07:002010-06-27T12:09:33.118-07:00Aren't there any existing environmental laws t...Aren't there any existing environmental laws that could be enforced to ban gas leaf blowers? It's the toxic fumes that bother me ... six days a week!! I paid $130 to have my windows cleaned lately, only to have them covered in dust and fumes the next day. Perhaps homeowners should start working from the bottom up since the top-down approach doesn't seem to be effective ... DEMAND Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112163810699067620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-74624650628699435542010-05-03T07:59:25.701-07:002010-05-03T07:59:25.701-07:00RE POST:
The City of Walnut Creek already has a n...RE POST:<br /><br />The City of Walnut Creek already has a noise ordinance which governs use of leaf blowers and other equipment it states in part;<br /><br />4-6.203 Prohibited Noises Enumerated.<br />As used in this article, loud, excessive or unreasonable noise shall include, but not be limited to, the following:<br /><br />(omitted sections a. thru f.)<br /><br /><br />g. Maintenance Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-52740751713279231572010-05-03T07:55:52.615-07:002010-05-03T07:55:52.615-07:00Walnut Heights Pool the leaf blower starts EVERY M...Walnut Heights Pool the leaf blower starts EVERY MONDAY at 0700 and stays on for an hour! I live across the street and get woken up every MONDAY at 0700...called the Sheriff to complain...told them there MUST BE A NOISE ORDINANCE, this is a residential neighborhood! LOL! I am from Marin. We had a noise ordinance. Walnut Creek needs to get one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-61458289386084527482010-03-24T16:54:23.067-07:002010-03-24T16:54:23.067-07:00Hi I am from MA. I read the posts from last year a...Hi I am from MA. I read the posts from last year about the leaf blower noise in your community AND I CAN RELATE AND I AM IN THE GARDENING BUSINESS!! I plan and create gardens of all kinds for people, I maintain them too, all without loud and annoying blowers, leaf vacuums and weed trimmers. These "tools" are hideous. I love being outdoors so I can listen to the birds, hear the spring Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-25282469676054342122010-02-06T16:46:29.604-08:002010-02-06T16:46:29.604-08:00With all the attempted leaf blower legislation goi...With all the attempted leaf blower legislation going on around the country, I've just seen your article. I'd love to credit you for creating the pseudonym Leif Earacheson. What a laugh! (write with your name if you like) Was glad to see someone gave our site in his comments. See there, why electric blowers are not as good as rakes/brooms. http://www.zapla.org/present/dwptest.html AND, Chair Education Committeehttp://www.zapla.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-32528259773047451722010-01-04T09:39:22.707-08:002010-01-04T09:39:22.707-08:00The City of Walnut Creek already has a noise ordin...The City of Walnut Creek already has a noise ordinance which governs use of leaf blowers and other equipment it states in part;<br /><br />4-6.203 Prohibited Noises Enumerated. <br />As used in this article, loud, excessive or unreasonable noise shall include, but not be limited to, the following:<br /><br />(omitted sections a. thru f.)<br /><br /><br />g. Maintenance Equipment. The use and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-54566482316428526002009-12-03T03:51:12.987-08:002009-12-03T03:51:12.987-08:00Crazy, Great Article and some great posts.
The CA-...Crazy, Great Article and some great posts.<br />The CA-ARB regulations ordered vessel engine manufacturers to build cleaner emission engines meeting increasingly strict standards with steps in 2001, 2004, and 2008. http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Environmental/TwoStroke/TSxp.aspx<br />Mfg's first reaction was to stop selling two stroke motors, now they are building cleaner version.<br />I can see the 5th Gen Walnut Creekhttp://www.my-representative.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-88820138226232927842009-12-02T10:49:01.784-08:002009-12-02T10:49:01.784-08:00If you want to view the most shocking and informat...If you want to view the most shocking and informative video about the health dangers caused by leaf blowers, go to www.zapla.org and check out the short video. Their website was started 12 years ago and the group helped to enact a ban throughout L.A. county (no gas leaf blowers with 500 feet of a residence). Full of good research material and links as well..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-48853330522419319812009-12-02T09:15:44.723-08:002009-12-02T09:15:44.723-08:00I approached one of my neighbor's gardeners ab...I approached one of my neighbor's gardeners about blowing their leaves onto my property and leaving a mound of leaves at their next door neighbors property and he became enraged and belligerent. I also approached my next door neighbor's gardener about blowing all the dry leaves and dust etc. over the fence like a dust storm into my yard, where it all landed on my bunny's kennel and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-89811933844675638232009-12-01T21:39:32.911-08:002009-12-01T21:39:32.911-08:00Yes, 9:11PM, I have had good experiences raking le...Yes, 9:11PM, I have had good experiences raking leaves with my kid and we met a bunch of kids from the neighborhood who wanted to come over and help as well. They all became friends with my son and we had a good time raking leaves on a regular basis. Not saying it's for everyone, but we had a big yard and lots of trees (up near Portland) so I appreciated all the helpers. BTW, excessive noise Miss Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939895933517000667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-4420971438209671202009-12-01T12:58:13.925-08:002009-12-01T12:58:13.925-08:00@9:11pm "I have kids and if it saves me 45 mi...@9:11pm "I have kids and if it saves me 45 minutes blowing instead of sweeping to spend time with my kids, I will do it."<br /><br />Or you could spend that 45 minutes outside in the yard playing with your kids as you rake. Some of my happiest childhood memories come from crisp autumn afternoons spent "helping" my Dad rake the leaves. I'm sure we also spent time watching Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-43929779255138666572009-11-30T21:44:53.264-08:002009-11-30T21:44:53.264-08:00Sounds like you've got a real cleanup mess on ...Sounds like you've got a real cleanup mess on your hands there, ole boy. Tell you what- you can use whatever means you like to take care of those nasty leaves- just don't infringe on my right to the the quiet enjoyment of my property, especially while I rake and broom. In other words, keep your toxic dust, and your wanton and unnecessary noise, on your own property - and we'll all getAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-46246488939070057042009-11-30T21:11:38.995-08:002009-11-30T21:11:38.995-08:00such horse crap. Ban this, ban that, make a law f...such horse crap. Ban this, ban that, make a law for this make a law for that. If you want to come broom sweep my drive way, drive way frontage, 1000sq foot back deck, be my guest. I will happily stop using my electric blower. I have kids and if it saves me 45 minutes blowing instead of sweeping to spend time with my kids, I will do it. If you want to ban it on certain days, that ban it on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-20754313346484853832009-11-30T21:07:47.391-08:002009-11-30T21:07:47.391-08:00Electric Leaf Blower video: Starting at 50 feet, s...Electric Leaf Blower video: Starting at 50 feet, sound measured on a lab-grade decibel meter...starts at 75 db and as operator approaches camera, sound increases to almost 100db! Each 10db increase multiplies the loudness by a factor of ten. So in this case, the noise is over 300 times louder close up, as compared to from 50 feet away! At 50 feet away, 75 db, noise is 1,000times louder than Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-20240805109366334382009-11-30T20:50:16.984-08:002009-11-30T20:50:16.984-08:00Sorry to say electric leaf blowers aren't much...Sorry to say electric leaf blowers aren't much quieter, and blow all the toxic dust back into the air just like gas-powered blowers. Most of the noise from leaf blowers is from the air movement (from 150 to 220 mph)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-18577142903999765072009-11-30T20:03:29.502-08:002009-11-30T20:03:29.502-08:00anon 1:51, are your leafblowing neighbors within W...anon 1:51, are your leafblowing neighbors within WC city limits? If so, I'm pretty sure that they are in violation of existing noise ordinances at that hour of the morning on weekends. You might want to check.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-39517274316672628702009-11-30T16:53:42.254-08:002009-11-30T16:53:42.254-08:00I like the idea about a noise ordinance. Could for...I like the idea about a noise ordinance. Could force a move to electric ones (if quieter) or to quieter gas ones. I've also read that if people who operate the gas ones would just do so in a certain way, the decibel range would be greatly reduced. Still would have the darn gas fume problems and the pollution from the gas models, though. So, hmm, that puts me back to a version of my original Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-82155239845520489692009-11-30T16:01:20.949-08:002009-11-30T16:01:20.949-08:00There are some gas powered blowers that seem a lot...There are some gas powered blowers that seem a lot quieter than others, so maybe this should be addressed by a noise ordinance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-63679072355552536172009-11-30T14:44:07.713-08:002009-11-30T14:44:07.713-08:00I agree that they are very annoying. I often see ...I agree that they are very annoying. I often see people blowing their leaves from their property onto other peoples property, or into the street.<br /><br />At least place time restrictions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-51437133719403440732009-11-30T13:51:47.681-08:002009-11-30T13:51:47.681-08:00Ban Em Dano! We live off Rudgear Road in Walnut C...Ban Em Dano! We live off Rudgear Road in Walnut Creek and have several neighbors that use them every Saturday morning starting at 7 am. They are noisy and smelly. Ban fireplaces and outdoor fires too. Several of our neighbors burn fires all the time. (I don't think they know about the spare the air days) Cough CoughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-56247998874337432072009-11-30T12:50:02.933-08:002009-11-30T12:50:02.933-08:00I'd support banning them. My neighbor's g...I'd support banning them. My neighbor's gardeners always blow their leaves onto our yard. It p*sses me off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com