Drinks at the squares

[Papa_lecki]

What I envision for the future of the squares is more stuff appealing to the non-TV'ers, who live nearby. That population is also growing, and IMO, more likely to spend money than us old geezers who want to listen to free music (preferably 40 or 50 year old music), while we bring our own booze from home.
The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.

[yankygrl]

The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.

And they announce every night not to bring your own beverages to the square BUT there is no enforcement

[Laker14]

The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.

How would you know that?

[Laker14]

And they announce every night not to bring your own beverages to the square BUT there is no enforcement

Hard to enforce. Who is going to check my Yeti cup to see if there is rum in my coke?
I am not going to wait 30 minutes in line for a drink.

[Stu from NYC]

How would you know that?

Popular bands increase the crowds and the lines for drinks, especially during happy hour.

Have seen this several times.

[Bill14564]

Popular bands increase the crowds and the lines for drinks, especially during happy hour.

Have seen this several times.

I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers

[FloridaGuy66]

The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.

In my two years in TV, I've never waited much longer than 5 minutes to get a drink at Brownwood. Certainly not more than 10 minutes. Even in snowbird season with Rocky and the Rollers playing.

[Laker14]

I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers

My sixth sense tells me that anyone standing in line 30 minutes for a drink is not a Villager. In fact, most people standing in line are not Villagers as most Villagers BYOB.

[Marathon Man]

My sixth sense tells me that anyone standing in line 30 minutes for a drink is not a Villager. In fact, most people standing in line are not Villagers as most Villagers BYOB.

Oh, my sixth sense tells me that anyone willing to wait 30 minutes to save a little money on a drink is most definitely a Villager.

[Pugchief]

Hard to enforce. Who is going to check my Yeti cup to see if there is rum in my coke?
I am not going to wait 30 minutes in line for a drink.

Prob not 30 minutes, but I have waited 15-20 on multiple occasions. Wifey wanted a Bailey's on the rocks and it was $14. Plus tip.

Maybe get more bartenders on busy nights and keep the prices reasonable and people won't BYOB?

[Laker14]

Oh, my sixth sense tells me that anyone willing to wait 30 minutes to save a little money on a drink is most definitely a Villager.

Prob not 30 minutes, but I have waited 15-20 on multiple occasions. Wifey wanted a Bailey's on the rocks and it was $14. Plus tip.

Maybe get more bartenders on busy nights and keep the prices reasonable and people won't BYOB?

I'm with Pugcheif on this one.

[Stu from NYC]

Prob not 30 minutes, but I have waited 15-20 on multiple occasions. Wifey wanted a Bailey's on the rocks and it was $14. Plus tip.

Maybe get more bartenders on busy nights and keep the prices reasonable and people won't BYOB?

Get on line just before 5 so you can get the bogo and the line does go on for awhile

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

No idea why a single shot of Baileys would be $14. I get a double Malibu with pineapple juice and it's just $11 plus tip. Very generous pours too.

[Pugchief]

Get on line just before 5 so you can get the bogo and the line does go on for awhile

BOGO only applies to draft beer and one Cocktail-of-the-Week. Which is never Bailey's on the rocks. Or anything else I would ever touch as I hate sweet drinks.

[Pugchief]

No idea why a single shot of Baileys would be $14. I get a double Malibu with pineapple juice and it's just $11 plus tip. Very generous pours too.

No idea, but I won't be doing that again. And Malibu & Baileys have only half the alcohol of standard spirits.

[Stu from NYC]

BOGO only applies to draft beer and one Cocktail-of-the-Week. Which is never Bailey's on the rocks. Or anything else I would ever touch as I hate sweet drinks.

Unless something has changed recently it also includes wine. They do a very nice pour btw.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

No idea, but I won't be doing that again. And Malibu & Baileys have only half the alcohol of standard spirits.

The alcohol content has nothing to do with the price of booze. If it did, then a bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grand Cru (vintage 1945), a pinot noir, wouldn't cost over $100,000.

[michgary]

It's a good idea to always ask the price before they pour it if it's not a common drink. Clearly $14 is well overpriced ; I would make a call to the manager.

I'm quite sure no bartenders ever over charge and fill the tip jar. Unlike every normal restaurant bar, there are zero controls at those square bars , it's more like a wedding reception in your back yard. Pretty much anything goes ,

[dewilson58]

Always enjoy how far posts can get from the original post.

[tophcfa]

Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird.

Hmmmm, so you’re implying that a Snowbird, who owns a home in the Villages and pays all the same fees as a full timer, plus more (no homestead exemption), somehow isn’t a Villager?

[michgary]

I agree DEW ,, this topic is way off the original topic,, thats why it has a brand new title :beer3: the drinks at the squares

[Bill14564]

Hmmmm, so you’re implying that a Snowbird, who owns a home in the Villages and pays all the same fees as a full timer, plus more (no homestead exemption), somehow isn’t a Villager?

Not my classification scheme - as I mentioned, I haven't learned to tell the difference.

[bsloan1960]

Hard to enforce. Who is going to check my Yeti cup to see if there is rum in my coke?
I am not going to wait 30 minutes in line for a drink. If they chose to they could indeed make you put your cup back in your car. The rule is "NO outside beverages". You could argue, "I'm staying hydrated". To which they could remind you water is for sale, or have you stand on the sidewalk. My point is- if they chose to they could shut you down with your Yeti.

[ElDiabloJoe]

If they chose to they could indeed make you put your cup back in your car. The rule is "NO outside beverages". You could argue, "I'm staying hydrated". To which they could remind you water is for sale, or have you stand on the sidewalk. My point is- if they chose to they could shut you down with your Yeti.

Yes the could. As they watched attendance at the squares plummet.

[DonH57]

If they chose to they could indeed make you put your cup back in your car. The rule is "NO outside beverages". You could argue, "I'm staying hydrated". To which they could remind you water is for sale, or have you stand on the sidewalk. My point is- if they chose to they could shut you down with your Yeti.

"If they chose to they could" but we all know how many of the other rules they enforce in the squares like saving seats for example. We barely go to the squares any way. When we did I would be hard pressed to stand in their lines to buy their drinks. More than likely the only way you'll get caught is if you act like an ass in public and do something to draw attention to yourself.

[michgary]

If you were caught with a drink brought in illegally, would the yellow jacket patrol make you dump it out in the nearest bush ? Or make you chug a lug , or make you leave the premises ? The announcement before the band starts simply gives the authority to remove any patrons that are obnoxious.

[ThirdOfFive]

If they chose to they could indeed make you put your cup back in your car. The rule is "NO outside beverages". You could argue, "I'm staying hydrated". To which they could remind you water is for sale, or have you stand on the sidewalk. My point is- if they chose to they could shut you down with your Yeti.
Many rules--little or no enforcement.

SOP for TV.

[ROCKETMAN]

They could never enforce this. Water bottle could be half vodka. Yeti cup Jack and Coke.

[Freehiker]

Their beer isn’t cold enough for me to buy it.

[brianherlihy]

we live in the land of happy hour

[Laker14]

we live in the land of happy hour

Dang right!
I try to make all of my hours happy. I had enough stress in my previous life.
Now I strive for peace, and contentment.

Dog poo don't bother me.
Leaf blowers don't bother me.
Little white crosses don't bother me.
Unfixed punchmarks...OK, they bother me some...but I'm working on it.

[Velvet]

I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers
I can tell which one is the Villager. The one with the perpetual happy smile on their face is usually the Villager.

[ThirdOfFive]

I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers
Simple.

Just about everyone here wears shorts. So just check the legs. Tanned arms and face along with lily-white (or recently sunburned) legs, is a sure indication of a 'bird.

[Laker14]

Simple.

Just about everyone here wears shorts. So just check the legs. Tanned arms and face along with lily-white (or recently sunburned) legs, is a sure indication of a 'bird.

After a summer in NY, my legs are darker now than when I left TV in May.

[JMintzer]

I can tell which one is the Villager. The one with the perpetual happy smile on their face is usually the Villager.

And the one with the perpetual "digital frown" is most likely a poster on ToTV...

[Laker14]

And the one with the perpetual "digital frown" is most likely a poster on ToTV...

I was thinking the same thing, exactly.

The important thing to remember, whether you stood in line for 20 minutes, or snuck it in against the rules, is that the glass is half-empty.

[asianthree]

Simple.

Just about everyone here wears shorts. So just check the legs. Tanned arms and face along with lily-white (or recently sunburned) legs, is a sure indication of a 'bird.

Spray tan pretty common among those who travel to sunbelt for vaca.
All the years we traveled to TV, my legs have always had the same color. Sun is everywhere, even running in snow, running clothes, that exposed face, arms, and yes Legs.

Lots of male TV residents have White ankles however are signs you are still wearing black sock with your sandals :sigh:

[LeRoySmith]

Lots of male TV residents have White ankles however are signs you are still wearing black sock with your sandals :sigh:

I thought we were supposed to wear black socks with our sandals! Had I known it wasn't mandatory I'd have stuck with my argiles.

[Villager1234]

They should have dedicated parking and driving lanes for us FROGS. It's too crowded in the winter

[Stu from NYC]

I thought we were supposed to wear black socks with our sandals! Had I known it wasn't mandatory I'd have stuck with my argiles.

In my neck of the woods we wear white socks with our sandals.

[Pairadocs]

And they announce every night not to bring your own beverages to the square BUT there is no enforcement

Agree, but thinking logically, would it not be a stretch for "law enforcement" to sniff, sample, test, every cup (might even be a Starbucks or McD's cup, LOL) that individuals are drinking from on any given night ? IMHO, that's really unrealistic in a community where the enforcement of simple things like amenities are ONLY for residents and guests, etc. is so difficult. To add checking squares each night to see if people have a cup of lemonade, or a cup with alcohol from home, just don't think it would be possible. To me, that seems similar to trying to make sure a person does not bring a candy bar or other snack into a movie theater, but just my opinion !

[Pairadocs]

Always enjoy how far posts can get from the original post.

So do I, it's amazing, amusing, and just plain fun, LOL ! If you really want to see amusing, check out the local on like villages newspaper. There is NO topic that is not quick changed to one presidential candidate or another....LOL... folks on there can turn a discussion of the best car wash in the area into a discussion of candidates, it's a riot to read. Guess their model of "journalism" works, I grab a morning coffee and check it out several times a week...LOL !

[tophcfa]

Lots of male TV residents have White ankles however are signs you are still wearing black sock with your sandals :sigh:

I wear crocs without socks. Telltale sign is the little round suntan spots on top of my feet where the sun shines through the little holes.

[Pairadocs]

"If they chose to they could" but we all know how many of the other rules they enforce in the squares like saving seats for example. We barely go to the squares any way. When we did I would be hard pressed to stand in their lines to buy their drinks. More than likely the only way you'll get caught is if you act like an ass in public and do something to draw attention to yourself.

I don't know, perhaps I really am the one who does not understand "enforcement". I agree many MANY "rules" are not followed and are not "enforced", but WHO do you call when push comes to shove ? Are the local police, or sheriff's deputies REALLY responsible to enforcing rules ? I am guess most of us who live here listened to all the rules and deed restriction, and so on when be first came, but never even thought to ask the most relevant question: Do you have a formal and legal organization for enforcement ? You're own legally invested police force ? or, what ? One thing I have always wondered, the "rule" about only residents and guests may use pools. If "enforcement" comes around, and orders an "offender" to vacate, what if they refuse ? Do they call the county sheriff's deputies to remove the individual(s), or if in Lake county area of villages, do they ask the local police to remove these people ? It just all seems unrealistic to me ?

[chrisinva]

Pugchief, LOVE your image - "Don't Eat me"

[Ecuadog]

Pugchief, LOVE your image - "Don't Eat me"

Me too.

[Pugchief]

Pugchief, LOVE your image - "Don't Eat me"

Me too.

Thanks.
Though, Ecuadog, your pug sandwich looks delicious.

[Bassdeer]

Is it really BOGO? We just visited to look around and had lunch at Cody's (Sumter) they had BOGO, so I got two beers for the price of one. Got the bill and it was $7.00, I had some beers around town that were $3.50 each. So I think I just brought two beers at the same time.

[Bill14564]

Is it really BOGO? We just visited to look around and had lunch at Cody's (Sumter) they had BOGO, so I got two beers for the price of one. Got the bill and it was $7.00, I had some beers around town that were $3.50 each. So I think I just brought two beers at the same time.

A 20oz draft of a decent beer will cost at least $7 which is right in line with the regular price at the bar huts of $6 or $6.50. During happy hour at the huts, I get two 20oz beers for $6.50 - BOGO. I get two beers at Cody's and pay a similar price ($7 sounds right) so again, BOGO.

What beer did you have around town that was $3.50?

[Pugchief]

A 20oz draft of a decent beer will cost at least $7 which is right in line with the regular price at the bar huts of $6 or $6.50. During happy hour at the huts, I get two 20oz beers for $6.50 - BOGO. I get two beers at Cody's and pay a similar price ($7 sounds right) so again, BOGO.

What beer did you have around town that was $3.50?

Agree. The only thing you might find for $3.50 is a Miller Lite, and even that's a good price.

Are the beers at the huts 20oz? I thought they were 16oz.

[Bill14564]

Agree. The only thing you might find for $3.50 is a Miller Lite, and even that's a good price.

Are the beers at the huts 20oz? I thought they were 16oz.

Pretty sure they are 20oz, they just fit in my 20oz Yeti.

[LeRoySmith]

Just run by neighborhood market on the way, 24 cans for 22 bucks. 90 cents each.

[tophcfa]

Dam, they used to have an honor bucket filled with Ice before Covid. During happy hour, when you bought a can of beer, they would open one and give it to you and throw a second unopened can in the bucket. Whenever you felt like it, you could just go to the bucket and fish out your second ice cold beer. I never returned to the honor bucket and couldn’t find my second cold one. No more honor bucket is yet another Covid casualty.

[Bassdeer]

A 20oz draft of a decent beer will cost at least $7 which is right in line with the regular price at the bar huts of $6 or $6.50. During happy hour at the huts, I get two 20oz beers for $6.50 - BOGO. I get two beers at Cody's and pay a similar price ($7 sounds right) so again, BOGO.

What beer did you have around town that was $3.50?
I think it was in SS at Amerikanos Grille, I could be wrong on the BOGO, Guess I have to come back and do more research.

[Shipping up to Boston]

My sixth sense tells me that anyone standing in line 30 minutes for a drink is not a Villager. In fact, most people standing in line are not Villagers as most Villagers BYOB.

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[BubblesandPat]

Oh, my sixth sense tells me that anyone willing to wait 30 minutes to save a little money on a drink is most definitely a Villager.

hahaha!!!!

[michgary]

Is half price a little money? Times 4 people in your group? Or is it 20 bucks :beer3: