Holding a drink at the square
 

I noticed the farther south I go, the more people in the dance area standing up, not dancing, but holding a drink. Maybe sipping, but mostly holding. I wonder if they notice the farther north they go, people are dancing. If they're drinking, they're sitting or standing elsewhere, not on the dance area. But actively drinking.

I don't mean it in a negative or positive way, just an observation.

What have you noticed about the size of the crowd and the amount of available seating?

The more sizable the crowd the less available seating. Both north and south seem to be the same.
And that’s the way it is.

Shows how clever people in south are.
Northern villagers can either stand (in some cases) or hold a drink, (probably need both hands as well) very rarely can they manage both!

Cheers :beer3:

I don't go down south, but as someone who loves to dance, I notice it more when the snowbirds are here. Locals don't tend to do that. At least not up this end. There are more newbies down south. Don't know why you would want to just stand on the dance floor.

I also wonder whose bright idea it was to put bleachers in an area of senior citizens such as they have at Brownwood.

Covered seating for 200, infrastructure for the sound system, efficient use of space for the beer huts and coolers - seems like a good idea to me.

So you really only have 3 squares, SS, LSL, and Brownwood. Edna’s and Sawgrass are venues.

So SS dances, then actively drinks
LSL sort of dances, and Brownwood which I am guessing to the furthest south you speak of is no dancing but holds a glass well, but may or may not drink.

This sounds like one should apply for a grant, or possibly a unique thesis study

While stairs/bleachers may not be optimal for geezers, the lack of seating at LSL and SS makes the concept brilliant. The folks with better knees can climb the stairs, leaving more room below for the ones that can't. Win-win.

IMO the worst design is Sawgrass: The tables leave very little room for chairs (not provided; bring your own). The parking there is also a challenge.

I think it was a great idea. Who wants to sit in the sun. More room for the people who come

Oops. Wish you hadn't said that??

My nominee for foolish post of the year:BigApplause:

If that bewilders or entertains you, maybe you should head to Eastport when complete. The rock climbing wall seems to be an interesting addition for senior citizens.

Do they seem to be happy? Case closed, LOL

Wonder how much use it will get? You are strapped on and should not get hurt but looking down not sure my heart will appreciate me being so high up.

Agreed. If it's a band I want to watch/listen to, I head right for the bleachers...

Or, I grab one of the many benches on the outskirts of the square, listen to the music and people watch...

We used the wall at our gym once a week. It requires quick decisions on route best taken. Sometimes you made decisions that left you stranded, or reach was too far to advance, causing you to swing away. Once you reach the top felt accomplishment, decisions on was there a better route, then catapult down and start again.

Have fear of heights, but walls aren’t that high so no worries. My guess is they will have classes to learn proper climb, and clubs will form blocking out times.

Its really not that hard, then again employees were on the ropes, and you trusted them.

That post and the one to get rid of all alligators to protect senior citizens.

The “people” in the North are less fit?

Thought the civil war was over
 

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I'm confused by this thread. I only skimmed a lot of posts. But I am not a dancer, but I like to stand and watch a band if I like them. I hold my drink and drink it. I can stand and drink and I can sit and drink. I can do both and hold a cup without taking a sip (usually between sips).

Maybe they can’t dance anymore or never could and just like listen to music?

The point that you seem to be missing, or perhaps deliberately ignoring, is that by just STANDING on the dance floor, you are taking up space that should be reserved for those who want to DANCE.

I was at Brownwood a while back and noticed the same thing. My wife and I like to dance, but there wasn't enough room to dance on the dance floor for all the people just standing there with a drink in their hand and gawking at the band. You would think they had never seen a live band before.

If you don't intend to dance, then why are you taking up space on the dance floor? Park your butt in the bleachers or in one of the chairs provided in front of the bleachers and leave the dance floor for the dancers.

I have every right to stand there and watch a band as someone that chooses to dance. Just because you move doesn't give you more right to be in a certain area. Jeez, entitled much? Plus I've seen you folks dancing and it ain't pretty. Maybe you should plant your asses in the bleachers.

But southerners whine a LOT:girlneener:

It’s amazing people can stand and drink. I would to see them stand and not drink.

As someone who’s never been to a square to dance or watch the band my question is why would anyone prefer standing on the dance floor vs sitting in a seat? The seat seems way more comfortable. I’m genuinely curious why anyone would prefer standing and holding a drink in your hand vs sitting and putting the drink down?

I like to stand on the dance floor with a drink or dance in the bleachers.

:beer3: :pepper2: :duck:

We love the bleachers! We sit at the top and people/band watch while we enjoy a drink. Great view! Plus the huge fans feel great. We have no trouble climbing the stairs at 70, even with some arthritis because they aren’t very high.

Rock Wall
 

I’m sure everybody will have all their little grandchildren at the rock wall and running loose like wild Indians on the dance floor cause they’re so cute.

Nasty
 

If we northerner are so crude maybe you refined southerners should stay down there and not come up and clog up our restaurants and golf courses.

This post is like a Seinfeld episode. A post about nothing.

This topic has been argued pro/con many times.

A) better to actually see/watch the band?

B) only so much limited space so "go vertical"?

C) part of the western theme?

So, personally I see many people sitting on sidewalks outside the bleachers.. you can still hear the music.

Wonder what will be the best watching spots in Eastport?

Have the line dancers already stalked out their area? Haha

Probably because Southerners are younger and a lot of the music played is from our parents generation.

I grew up with Metal, Eminem, Fifty Cent, Snoop Dogc Chemical Brothers, Raves and hypnotic dance/trance music… and yet I am still of retirement age. Old 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even early 80’s just doesn’t move me all too old…. ‘ give me a drink in my hand…..’

Really?
 

Hey Two Bills, come up North and visit, and talk like that. I'm sure some of my 50 and 60 year old friends would love to meet you. Maybe you can buy us a few beers and hold them for us while we use a straw to drink from cuz we're too old. JA

Oooo. Someone's button got pushed.

Talk about a ridiculous amenity IMHO. But not as bad as the Astronomy Park that closes at dusk.

People get around here quite well - this is an active adult community and the bleachers are always full - seems like a great idea to me.

And only one restaurant McGrady’s! Whoever designed Sawgrass wasn’t very bright

Yeah, never going to go far making decisions like that. Will probably be out of business soon.