[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Suzi

I'll try to live by a "strict snowbird code of rules". I will drive safe - probably slower than most - so please full--timers feel free to pass me (without nasty language). I will not litter -EVER. I will patiently wait in lines and be kind to waitresses, salespersons etc. I will make as many friends as possible and try to keep in touch during the off-season. I will be good to my neighbors and help anyone in need. My dog will have good manners just as I do.

I certainly do not want to be one of the many snowbirds spoken about on TOTV. I love people and I am an excellent rule follower. Not that I'm boring - quite the opposite, but I understand why the rules are in place. TV will be the largest place I have lived in 33 years. I truly look forward to the friendships and comrade-re of a larger town. I have lived rurally for so long that I am so excited to have unlimited people to be friends with. People watching must be fantastic. Sitting at Starbucks watching the dogs with their "owners" will be a blast. This first year, I will be in TV from September to ? June. With a few trips home for the holidays. Don't know what that qualifies me as exactly. Maybe slightly more than a snowbird. I know I will be spending alot of time without my hubby who still is partially employed. I'll be spending this time without him making "our nest" and enjoying myself. Hope everyone will accept me, and if I have a Faux-pax or a senior moment, please excuse me because it will take some time to fully understand the written and unwritten TV laws.

Suzi, I think there should be another distinction--more than snowbird, less than frog. It's for those of us who stay longer than the typical three winter months. It sounds like you'll make friends easily. And if you have any trouble, PM me! I'll come out and play.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Suzi, I think there should be another distinction--more than snowbird, less than frog. It's for those of us who stay longer than the typical three winter months. It sounds like you'll make friends easily. And if you have any trouble, PM me! I'll come out and play.

I believe "snowflake" is the preferred nomenclature.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I believe "snowflake" is the preferred nomenclature.

Oh, okay. I thought a snowflake was someone who rented for three months or less, and didn't own.

I thought a snowbird was someone who came down for more time than the snowflake, whether renting or not.

But we're frogs now. And I'm getting lightheaded trying to sort this out. Time to move on to another subject

[Golfingnut]

I love spring after the SB,s leave and fall before they arrive. Lol

[Villages PL]

Every season has something special about it so I can't pick a favorite.

Turn! Turn!Turn! (to Everything There Is a Season) by The Byrds

To everything....
There is a season....
And a time for every purpose....

A time to be born....
A time to plant....
A time to heal....
A time to laugh....

[Susan G]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

You who are here year-round, or most of the year; what is your favorite season or month and why?

October and November as the nights are cooler and I can sleep with my windows and lanai slider open....ahhh, can't wait for the fresh air!

[BigB46]

As a visitor so far, I see that rent is much cheaper during the Summer. Is this because of the Summer heat or something else? I will be renting in January with my wife and we will be looking to purchase our own place. Having lived in Miami in the past, I know the Summer months can be hot, but not unbearable. It does rain a lot then, but this seemed to cool things off for a while. Plus, with A/C, extreme heat can be tempered, right? We will keep our minds open to the possibility of loving all the seasons in TV.

Do you have any particular tips on how to shop? In other words, are there Villages where there are more seasonal activities than other Villages?

[travelguy]

Summer is the best time here. It is not so crowded, and most neighborhoods are quiet, because of vacations and seasonal residents go north. There seem to be fewer Lifestyle visitors, and except for too many children (the town squares are no fun with kids around) most neighborhood pools are nearly deserted. There are also fewer renters here (who seem to think that TV is some sort of resort, and therefore abuse life under the dome). I hope that this does not sound like I am some sort of grouch, but I just like it when it is quiet here. So peaceful!

[Pturner]

Ten months of the year, specifically the ten when the lovebugs aren't around. Snowbirds and snowflakes are quite alright by me!

BTW, to me snowflakes are non-full-time owners who come down whenever they can get here, not necessarily in the winter months. I was a snowflake before I became a frog.

RIBBIT

[Ohiogirl]

We are Florida residents (here more than 6 mos) so I feel like we are different than the Snowbirds (Jan-March or April) and also different than the Flakes (here off and on whenever). But, we do leave from mid-May thru mid-Sept. This year didn't come back in summer at all (dreading cutting back all my plants), but might come back for a couple of weeks next summer, who knows?

Back to the OP - our favorite times are November (usually - one year it was humid and thunderstormy part of the time) and April.

[DougB]

5:00 pm

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Oh, okay. I thought a snowflake was someone who rented for three months or less, and didn't own.

I thought a snowbird was someone who came down for more time than the snowflake, whether renting or not.

But we're frogs now. And I'm getting lightheaded trying to sort this out.

Everyone has their own terminology, so there's no definitive answer. Here's mine ....

A seasonal resident owns a home in TV and another home someplace cooler. And spends time every year in both homes. Estimated to be around 40% of the population.

A snowbird spends winters in Florida.

And a snowflake swirls around, not sure where they will hang their hat next.

[Skybo]

I enjoy the "slow season" for all of the reasons previously mentioned...but I also look forward to "high season" because I'm so happy to see my returning friends. Weather-wise, Spring is my favorite.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Our favorite time of year in TV? It's whenever we're there.

Bill

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Our favorite time of year in TV? It's whenever we're there.
Bill

Exactly .. Our favorite time is the Fall, whenever we pull in the driveway and know we have 182 days ahead to enjoy The Bubble Bliss!