Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1580179)

As the high season nears, those of us who live here full time with begin noticing crimes increasing.

In October and November some of the criminals look to get away from the cold and snow. We will soon see gypsies pan handling and we will hear of break-ins. I don't sell cameras or security wear so please don't think that is the reason I ask you to think about it, if you don't have it. Our villages is wired and lit and photographed up to our nostrils. I hope your village is too.

Remember I told you so when the break-in's start next month...be prepared. Not many...but for us it is always startling, we are used to not much crime here.

If you see anyone who doesn't belong in your village who looks out of place, call the sheriff or Village Watch who will probably call the sheriff because they really don't have much power.

If you object to the word gypsy, than use the word "traveler", but they come to this country in October of every year and they come to Florida in droves. And so do the criminals from the north, damn them.

Not to be confused with our much loved snowbirds. (We have all been snowbirds) and the ones from Fruitland Park who are called "Fruit Flies".

Originally Posted by diane reynolds (Post 1580220)

Fear of people other than those who look like "us" is a recipe for disaster. Please look at people for who they are, not who you think they are.

Originally Posted by diane reynolds (Post 1580220)

Originally Posted by diane reynolds (Post 1580220)

Fear of people other than those who look like "us" is a recipe for disaster. Please look at people for who they are, not who you think they are.

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1580258)

Thanks for being an "adult in the room" and recognizing that everyone who doesn't look like you is not bad.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1580179)

As the high season nears, those of us who live here full time will begin noticing crimes increasing.

In October and November some of the criminals look to get away from the cold and snow. We will soon see gypsies pan handling and we will hear of break-ins. I don't sell cameras or security wear so please don't think that is the reason I ask you to think about it, if you don't have it. Our villages is wired and lit and photographed up to our nostrils. I hope your village is too.

Remember I told you so when the break-in's start next month...be prepared. Not many...but for us it is always startling, we are used to not much crime here.


If you see anyone who doesn't belong in your village who looks out of place, call the sheriff or Village Watch who will probably call the sheriff because they really don't have much power.

If you object to the word gypsy, than use the word
"traveler", but they come to this country in October of every year and they come to Florida in droves and they steal things.. And so do the criminals from the north, damn them.

Not to be confused with our much loved snowbirds. (We have all been snowbirds) and the ones from Fruitland Park who are called "Fruit Flies".

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 1580267)

Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 1580267)

Please site your sources. Without sources, this post is hyperbole and smacks of racism.