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Originally Posted by Full-timer
Yes, we do. We thought we would be happy here so we gave it a go. We have been full timers for 7 years. We don't golf at all but, that is OK. Over the last 7 years, the head count here has seemed to double.
This is great for business, not so much for residents in our opinion. Let me explain a bit.
The traffic on main roads (if you use them) is almost unbearable. Bumper to bumper most of the time, 7 days a week with a mix of workers and retirees.
This is multiplied by 3 when the "snow birds" come back. Ugg, that dreaded time.
Most of the "working class" know how to drive. Most of the "residents" suck at driving but, they "think" they can drive just fine. The answer is no they can't. Not a car and not a cart. This is a big issue for us. Drivers often smashing into other vehicles (or people),due to hitting the gas instead of the brakes or just unaware.
Dining. One would think the dining out here would be fantastic, but it is mediocre for the most part at best. Why? Because you have to eat somewhere and with so many customers, restaurants don't need to be "the best", they just have to make food.
There are a few good places but not many if you like good food. We tend to leave TV when we go out to eat or just go to the few that are consistently good, not hit or miss.
Entertainment. The squares are chuck full ALWAYS. If you don't go early, parking is an issue.
If you don't mind walking a bit, all is good.
limited yard space, (small lots). Again, we thought we could handle it. Neighbor's are way too close. If your windows are open and you fart, they know.
If you can deal with all of this or find OK, you will love it here. But, all of this is getting worse by the day with all the "new" places going up.
FYI, we plan to move out. Just not for us, even if we are getting old.
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I would agree with you on the resataurants. But as far as "bumper to bumper traffic all day long", I just don't see that. And we get out and about every day as we are into many activities, golf, softball, riding our motorcycle and going to the gym at Brownwood every day just to mention a few.
But we mostly go North of 44.
We also go the LSL or Brownwood about 2 times a week. Lots of people yes, but overcrowded no.
We love it here, but it's not a good fit for everyone, no place is.
Just my opinion.