a few of the neighbours , not used to the airfield being used as an airfield , had come over to investigate what the strange noise was all about , conveniently forgetting that they had all been willing to buy their properties at a reduced price because of its close proximity , but now they didnt want it to reflect in the the selling price , but after some sweet talking and a cuppa , and then another , and another , everything was fine - and george blissfully continued making the noise .