[sail33or]

Since music starts at 5:00 PM there needs to be protection from the sun. The use of Shade Sails would be a low cost fix. Also I always see entire rows of seats saved with tape and many other methods at EVERY SINGLE Rocky and the Rollers event. The official told me that I could sit in the saved seats. I said what happens when the folks return and start fighting. He said then he is supposed to call the police. So saving seats is okay. I guess one can see Rocky at private events and Katie Bells if needed. (Or sit in the sun for 3 hours.

[justjim]

I have always wondered why they didn't start at 6:00 and go until 10:00 during June, July and August. It would be cooler and less hot sun. Question might be if we can stay upright until 10:00 pm. Nawh!

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by sail33or

Since music starts at 5:00 PM there needs to be protection from the sun. The use of Shade Sails would be a low cost fix. Also I always see entire rows of seats saved with tape and many other methods at EVERY SINGLE Rocky and the Rollers event. The official told me that I could sit in the saved seats. I said what happens when the folks return and start fighting. He said then he is supposed to call the police. So saving seats is okay. I guess one can see Rocky at private events and Katie Bells if needed. (Or sit in the sun for 3 hours.

This whole seat saving thing is a total train wreck waiting to happen. Those that save the seats and those who defiantly sit in these seats waiting for the seat saver to return should expect whatever happens to happen. We're not talking about a civil rights issue here yet those involved seem to think it is. A third rate band is not worth getting into a huff over. I just don't get it. What am I missing here?

[JoMar]

There are covered seats in Brownwood. I also believe most people use signifcant amounts of sunscreen if they are going to be outside in the sun. Most of the activities here, golf, pickel ball, tennis, biking, running, swimming etc are done in the sun whcih is what makes this place so great. One of the reasons the squares do get crowded is because the good entertainers are there for everyone to enjoy at no cost. Private paries and Katie Belles is not free and not everyone will pay. Saved seats is a whole different issue and the best solution is to take your own chairs and stake out your spot EARLY.

[Phanatic Luvr]

Here's what I don't understand ... if the rule is a rule of TV's, why isn't there an employee of TV's out there to inform those who come early and try saving seats, in whatever manner they see fit, that this is not permitted. And if you leave items on the seats to save, they will be removed an placed in a large bin somewhere on the square until the end of the evening for you to retrieve. If you don't retrieve by 9:30pm, they will then be considered trash. Very simple!!!!!

[John_W]

When we had the online villager questionnaire a couple of months ago, when they asked for suggestions I had two. First was to install sun shade coverings like those at Spanish Springs in the open area of Lake Sumter Landing. If the budget allowed, a more professional setup would be similar to the one in Baltimore Inner Harbor at what's called Pier 6, but on a smaller scale. The Pier 6 setup holds 6,000 people.

My other suggestion was for Brownwood, the covered bleacher seating was great, for two reasons, shade and protection from rain, but the seats had no backs and for seniors sitting on backless benches for more than half an hour was not pleasant.



As far as the OP questions about seat saving, I see that it's their very first post. Welcome to TOTV, but before starting a new thread it is sometimes good to do a search, you can find the button at the top of the page. We really don't need another seat thread, a search will show it has been discussed to death.

Here's an active thread with currently 121 posts.

Seat Bully

This thread is also recent, but is closed to new posts.

Arrested over a seat at Square

Here's a slightly older thread from last October, it also has been closed with 78 posts.

What the Heck?? -- town square behavior

Here's another closed thread from April 2015 with 176 posts.

Petition Against Seat Roping

Here's a closed thread from February 2013 with 178 posts.

Saving seats at town squares

[graciegirl]

We can't always have every single thing we want.

If you are against umbrella's bring a parasol.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by John_W

When we had the online villager questionnaire a couple of months ago, when they asked for suggestions I had two. First was to install sun shade coverings like those at Spanish Springs in the open area of Lake Sumter Landing. If the budget allowed, a more professional setup would be similar to the one in Baltimore Inner Harbor at what's called Pier 6, but on a smaller scale. The Pier 6 setup holds 6,000 people.

My other suggestion was for Brownwood, the covered bleacher seating was great, for two reasons, shade and protection from rain, but the seats had no backs and for seniors sitting on backless benches for more than half an hour was not pleasant.



As far as the OP questions about seat saving, I see that it's their very first post. Welcome to TOTV, but before starting a new thread it is sometimes good to do a search, you can find the button at the top of the page. We really don't need another seat thread, a search will show it has been discussed to death.

Here's an active thread with currently 121 posts.

Seat Bully

This thread is also recent, but is closed to new posts.

Arrested over a seat at Square

Here's a slightly older thread from last October, it also has been closed with 78 posts.

What the Heck?? -- town square behavior

Here's another closed thread from April 2015 with 176 posts.

Petition Against Seat Roping

Here's a closed thread from February 2013 with 178 posts.

Saving seats at town squares

But JohnW... you had something good to add!

[Rango]

A hat and sun screen should do it.

[goodtimesintv]

Originally Posted by Rango

A hat and sun screen should do it.

Sunburn at the town squares at 5:00pm is not the problem!

The problem is feeling like you're broiling and sweating like a hog 20 minutes after getting out of the shower and dressing in clean clothing to go there or out for the night.

It's also the problem of, at Lake Sumter Landing, having to look into the blazing sun when seated anywhere two sides of the band stand.

The giant fixed umbrellas at Spanish Springs help a lot with those two problems. They're needed at Lake Sumter Landing, too.

There's no need to get ugly with us for asking for that reasonable request that's a proven solution!

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

Sunburn at the town squares at 5:00pm is not the problem!

The problem is feeling like you're broiling and sweating like a hog 20 minutes after getting out of the shower and dressing in clean clothing to go there or out for the night.

It's also the problem of, at Lake Sumter Landing, having to look into the blazing sun when seated anywhere two sides of the band stand.

The giant fixed umbrellas at Spanish Springs help a lot with those two problems. They're needed at Lake Sumter Landing, too.

There's no need to get ugly with us for asking for that reasonable request that's a proven solution!

A reasonable request by whose standards? You live in Florida, it's hot. If the heat bothers you don't go out. The evenings here are one of the best parts of the town squares and unbrellas are not needed....and if you need them go the SS. Just MO

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by JoMar

A reasonable request by whose standards? You live in Florida, it's hot. If the heat bothers you don't go out. The evenings here are one of the best parts of the town squares and unbrellas are not needed....and if you need them go the SS. Just MO

Heat's not the issue. Exposure to sun is. I don't think the request was unreasonable.

[Jima64]

bring a small umbrella.

[Paperboy]

Why is there "NO TEETH" in this rule? Why not ENFORCE THE RULES!
Who has NO KAHUNAS to ENFORCE this seat saving fiasco.
Who can I complain to?

[Cobh521]

OMG can't we just be thankful for such a beautiful place!