[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

As a newbie to The Villages, several of my neighbors have done a great job by providing me with advice on all aspects of living here. Strangely to me, one of my neighbors also warned me to be careful in the coming months when the influx of snowbirds come down to The Villages and overtake the area.

That statement appeared wrong to me as I told my neighbor that we should welcome back the snowbirds as they bring money, jobs and excitement to The Villages. Snowbirds are sometimes wealthier than the typical full-time Villager as many snowbirds own more than one home and spend their money here. These snowbirds also pay year-round taxes and Villages fees although many only live here part-time. Also, the rental fee's some snowbirds pay will cover the entire yearly cost of the mortgage payment for some homeowners.

Although I welcome the Snowbirds, my neighbor appeared upset and refused to understand that snowbirds bring prosperity to The Villages and makes The Villages a better place to live year round.

Thanks. You are exactly right. There are inconveniences in the winter, but so it goes. It does get a lot harder to get into many restaurants. Golf courses are much more crowded. A few roads are more crowded. I prefer to think of the winter months as the normal part, rather than the abnormal part. I lived near a college town for decades, and we went from about four parking spaces for every car to having to park a block or two away, in a town of 5,000. I enjoyed the quiet summer, but the school year crowding was the real town.

[mcwood4d]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

As a newbie to The Villages, several of my neighbors have done a great job by providing me with advice on all aspects of living here. Strangely to me, one of my neighbors also warned me to be careful in the coming months when the influx of snowbirds come down to The Villages and overtake the area.

That statement appeared wrong to me as I told my neighbor that we should welcome back the snowbirds as they bring money, jobs and excitement to The Villages. Snowbirds are sometimes wealthier than the typical full-time Villager as many snowbirds own more than one home and spend their money here. These snowbirds also pay year-round taxes and Villages fees although many only live here part-time. Also, the rental fee's some snowbirds pay will cover the entire yearly cost of the mortgage payment for some homeowners.

Although I welcome the Snowbirds, my neighbor appeared upset and refused to understand that snowbirds bring prosperity to The Villages and makes The Villages a better place to live year round.

Happy to help out with the (higher) taxes and fees. We'll enjoy our 10 weeks again this season. I'd love to be a frog but... Grandkids ❤️🤗

[Lynnesail]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

As a newbie to The Villages, several of my neighbors have done a great job by providing me with advice on all aspects of living here. Strangely to me, one of my neighbors also warned me to be careful in the coming months when the influx of snowbirds come down to The Villages and overtake the area.

That statement appeared wrong to me as I told my neighbor that we should welcome back the snowbirds as they bring money, jobs and excitement to The Villages. Snowbirds are sometimes wealthier than the typical full-time Villager as many snowbirds own more than one home and spend their money here. These snowbirds also pay year-round taxes and Villages fees although many only live here part-time. Also, the rental fee's some snowbirds pay will cover the entire yearly cost of the mortgage payment for some homeowners.

Although I welcome the Snowbirds, my neighbor appeared upset and refused to understand that snowbirds bring prosperity to The Villages and makes The Villages a better place to live year round.

Thank you!

[Rwirish]

Oh great, I am know so excited for snowbird season!

[Rwirish]

Enjoy the hot hot summer. Best time oh the year imo. It better be hot, it’s Florida.

[thevillages2013]

Another positive point about snowbird season is they usually knock all the gate arms off so it makes it a lot more convenient for everyone

[rlcooper70]

So nice to hear someone adding positive energy to our little corner of the world. Thank you for that. And of course you are correct in all respects.

[joeharing]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Finally. Our annual Snowbird thread.

I love Snowbirds, for without them this place would be packed year round instead of just for 5 months.

Aha......someone has finally got it.!!

[Neils]

Originally Posted by msilagy

People that complain about snowbirds are A} self centered have it my way types...B} jealous because they have to endure the hot hot summer months or just plain complainers. Friendliest hometown at its finest!

I enjoy the warm summer months here. Its great to hit the pool every day!!

“Endure” sounds like a snowbird.

[VickiF]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

We are living here full time and are smart about this.
We shop, eat out, travel on off hours.

Love you birds, bring money.......

We’ll be full timers soon too. What are the off hours? I’d like to do the same. Thanks!

[Bay Kid]

Another group of people complaining about me returning to MY home. So what if I'm not there all the time. I pay my expenses on my home ALL year, taxes, amenity fees, yard and home maintenance cost.

[butlerism]

This is the best thread in a while.

Can we create a new club - Dodge ball with snowbirds.

It will be packed.

lmao

[MrFlorida]

Its nice when they come, but better when they leave...

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Would you rather have all the properties full, with the same pressure on facilities throughout the year, which is the alternative?

Exactly! The argument that snowbirds bring too much traffic etc... is ridiculous to me. It's the opposite, we lessen traffic for you by leaving our homes for the summer!

[Luggage]

Just imagine what all non-villagers feel when snowbirds arrive.