[Happinow]

We went to Codys tonight for fajita night and as usual we got there at 4:45 to avoid a long wait. Much to our surprise, there was no wait! The whole time we were there there was no wait...lots of open tables. Anyone else see a difference in their dining times or traffic? We can finally eat dinner at our normal time now....😊

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Happinow

We went to Codys tonight for fajita night and as usual we got there at 4:45 to avoid a long wait. Much to our surprise, there was no wait! The whole time we were there there was no wait...lots of open tables. Anyone else see a difference in their dining times or traffic? We can finally eat dinner at our normal time now....[emoji4]

Got to Perkins at 4:00 for their BOGO and I couldn't tell the difference. Still crowded [emoji53]

[NotGolfer]

We were "out and about" from early this afternoon til after dinner tonight. Traffic is noticeably thinner...though S.S. square was hopping pretty well at 7p.m. (it was Market Night however). Can't speak to restaurants...though we ate at Belle Glade last week and it was pleasant with no wait.

[MikeV]

Ding Dong the Cloggers are gone. No more clogged roads, movies, restaurants and Town Squares. It's a great time in the neighborhood.

[GJohn]

Enjoy your time....I will be back!

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by gjohn

enjoy your time....i will be back!

darn!!!

[Villager Joyce]

I am a terribly impatient person who is currently in a 12-step program,but without the snowbirds and lines, we wouldn't have the number of businesses we have.

[bgnn54]

I'll be back

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

I am a terribly impatient person who is currently in a 12-step program,but without the snowbirds and lines, we wouldn't have the number of businesses we have.

Truer words are rarely spoken. The economy of Florida and also The Villages depend on the seasonal visitors and tourists, otherwise, there would be higher taxes and perhaps even a State income tax. Off the subject a bit. I keep hearing about "snowflakes" as well as "Snowbirds". Difference?

[village dreamer]

snowflakes own the home ,snowbirds rent

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

snowflakes own the home ,snowbirds rent

Snowflakes are the ones showing up on the "other" Villages news website- you know, the one with the mugshots...

[Villager Joyce]

In the day, it was "Yankees" and "damn Yankees". Yankees went home. Damn Yankees stayed.

[Abby10]

I always thought snowbirds come seasonally (winter months) each year, whereas snowflakes come sporadically throughout the year whenever they can.

[maureenod]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

snowflakes own the home ,snowbirds rent

I think snowflakes come and go and snowbirds are here for the Winter. Doesn't matter if you rent or own.

Mugshots seem to be permanent residents, snowbirds, snowflakes or "outsiders".

[thelegges]

Snowbird flys in to get out of the cold winter, still own a summer home elsewhere, can be owners. Snowflakes float in and out wherever they want most likely own.
I was a snowbird until retirement, other half is still a snowflake coming and going when the flights are cheap.