Uh ohs, at the risk of being told to go blow…
I love my leaf blower. I have a battery powered blower for quick clean ups and a gas powered one for cleaning up after my 57 year old silver maple my great aunt planted.
They are also great for drying my motorcycle and blowiing light snow off my car.
I never use the leaf blower or lawnmower or snowblower when my neighbors have company or when I know they’re home and sleeping.
As far as the neighbor thing, we don’t chat when doing yard work because we’re too busy competing with each other for the nicest yard.
We do sit down and visit when the work is done.