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jhrc4 09-22-2013 05:43 PM

Welcome Back all you Wonderful Snowbirds..Yes I do mean it here's why:

1) You will be Speeding/Tailgating on all of the Villages Roads , and I as well as many Non Snowbirds have been looking forward to your return.

2) You will eventually get caught it may take a few weeks " But " you will get caught .

3) This will of course result in " Fines " which in turn will help keep our roads here in the Villages really, really nice.. Thank You

4) One last piece of news for all of you..Bonifay Restaurant check it out, especially for dinner and be sure to have that special meal on the " Lani "
and don't for a second believe the tales about the flies/gnats that some people are talking about " Rumors " all of them. Also you have got to try the Beef Stroganof, over Penne out of this world.

5) Oh and before I forget thank you for contributing to the recent road up-grade on Buena Vista Blvd. North of CR466, your Speeding/Tailgating $$$$ Fines really work...a High Five to all of you !!! Beep Beep

Again Welcome Back !!

dotti105 09-22-2013 06:10 PM

Love the bit of humor associated with the arrival of those who are fleeing the harsh winters up north.

I grew up in Florida and "snowbirds" are what kept many businesses open. You snowbirds are smart and know what the best time of year is in Fl.

Those that truly dread the arrival of snowbirds sure don't mind the fact that they pay a large portion of the fees and bonds associated with the fantastic amenities in TV.
So the year round residents shouldn't gripe too much. You have the place to yourselves much of the year.

And those that can't take a bit of humor. That's too bad! We will all have a laugh at our own expense at one time or another. Life is too short to get your panties in a wad.

Enjoy the blessings you have. Life is short! Too short to bicker among ourselves!!!

Happydaz 09-22-2013 07:05 PM

There is nothing funny about some of these postings, particularly the one about God in Heaven. It is tasteless and demeaning. Let's look to the the things that unite us rather than accentuate our differences. We all belong here.

njbchbum 09-22-2013 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dotti105 (Post 750834)
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And those that can't take a bit of humor. That's too bad!

is that so?

Mayeapple109 09-22-2013 08:58 PM

We've only been here 5 weeks and can't wait to meet some birds! It's fun getting to know people. I love hearing about where they are from . Big cities, small towns whatever! I think it'll be great. I'm sure lines will be longer, but we're in no hurry anyway. All those accents mixed into one exciting fun winter! Wooohooo I say. Sign me half yankee half redneck....and I wouln't want it any other way.
Sooooo there Is a way to "turn up" a golf cart. And here I thought ours was slowing down. Clever yanks!

ilovetv 09-22-2013 09:17 PM

I've never understood the logic of berating snowbirds. They pay the same taxes, assessments and amenities as we do, and they leave for 7 to 9 months when they're consuming none of the golf tee times, restaurant reservations, exercise class slots, etc.....leaving more for us who live here year-round.

And as for littering cigarette butts etc., I don't think that's the case on the part of snowbirds. Most TV homeowners cannot wait to get to their retirement age/financial position so they can move here, and their pride in ownership is as serious as anybody who's here full-time already.

Maybe....renters don't care as much as owners. But I can't see berating all snowbirds.

We miss our neighbors who go north for the summer and our neighborhood parties aren't quite the same without them and renters who come back to the same home every year.

CFrance 09-22-2013 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jhrc4 (Post 750818)
Welcome Back all you Wonderful Snowbirds..Yes I do mean it here's why:

1) You will be Speeding/Tailgating on all of the Villages Roads , and I as well as many Non Snowbirds have been looking forward to your return.

2) You will eventually get caught it may take a few weeks " But " you will get caught .

3) This will of course result in " Fines " which in turn will help keep our roads here in the Villages really, really nice.. Thank You

4) One last piece of news for all of you..Bonifay Restaurant check it out, especially for dinner and be sure to have that special meal on the " Lani "
and don't for a second believe the tales about the flies/gnats that some people are talking about " Rumors " all of them. Also you have got to try the Beef Stroganof, over Penne out of this world.

Again Welcome Back !!

That's just low class and rude.

Barefoot 09-22-2013 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovetv (Post 750933)
I've never understood the logic of berating snowbirds. They pay the same taxes, assessments and amenities as we do, and they leave for 7 to 9 months when they're consuming none of the golf tee times, restaurant reservations, exercise class slots, etc.....leaving more for us who live here year-round.

And as for littering cigarette butts etc., I don't think that's the case on the part of snowbirds. Most TV homeowners cannot wait to get to their retirement age/financial position so they can move here, and their pride in ownership is as serious as anybody who's here full-time already.

Maybe....renters don't care as much as owners. But I can't see berating all snowbirds.

We miss our neighbors who go north for the summer and our neighborhood parties aren't quite the same without them and renters who come back to the same home every year.

Thank you for your post. It's nice to feel welcome. :thumbup:

DougB 09-23-2013 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 749947)
Doug, your jokes just keep getting better and better. Not a joke you say? Oh. :throwtomatoes:

Of course I am joking. I love snowbirds. Went to school with a few of them. Even have one in my family.

Seriously though, our little Villa neighborhood is a lot more fun when they are down and we miss them.


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