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bopat 05-25-2024 09:40 AM

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.

Bill14564 05-25-2024 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bopat (Post 2334635)
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?

bopat 05-25-2024 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2334636)
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.

Two Bills 05-25-2024 10:08 AM

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:

mraines 05-25-2024 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bopat (Post 2334635)
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.

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.

mraines 05-25-2024 12:12 PM

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

Bill14564 05-25-2024 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mraines (Post 2334664)
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.

asianthree 05-25-2024 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bopat (Post 2334635)
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.

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

Pugchief 05-25-2024 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mraines (Post 2334664)
I also wonder whose bright idea it was to put bleachers in an area of senior citizens such as they have at Brownwood.

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2334666)
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.

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.

Stu from NYC 05-25-2024 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mraines (Post 2334664)
I also wonder whose bright idea it was to put bleachers in an area of senior citizens such as they have at Brownwood.

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

Marathon Man 05-25-2024 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mraines (Post 2334664)
I also wonder whose bright idea it was to put bleachers in an area of senior citizens such as they have at Brownwood.

Oops. Wish you hadn't said that??

Stu from NYC 05-25-2024 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2334703)
Oops. Wish you hadn't said that??

My nominee for foolish post of the year:BigApplause:

Randall55 05-25-2024 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mraines (Post 2334664)
I also wonder whose bright idea it was to put bleachers in an area of senior citizens such as they have at Brownwood.

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.

CarlR33 05-25-2024 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bopat (Post 2334635)
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.

Do they seem to be happy? Case closed, LOL

Stu from NYC 05-25-2024 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Randall55 (Post 2334710)
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.

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.


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