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You are so RIGHT!
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Snowbirds
Most of the negative comments regarding snowbirds come from year round residents that are spoiled during the summer when things are less congested, restaurants less busy and tee times a little easier to obtain. My wife and I are in TV for about 9 months each year. We consider ourselves "seasonal residents" because we continue to pay our utilities and amenity fees during our 90 day trips north. To us the term snowbird applies primarily to folks that rent for 3 - 4 months during the winter. Either way there is a fixed number of "homes" and they are occupied at a higher rate during the cold seasons. That's pretty much why we are all here. The missus and I adjust by going to dinner earlier, scheduling shopping excursions during less busy times, leaving a little earlier and being patient. There is room here for everyone, try looking at the great lifestyle we enjoy even during busy times. It's a hoot and we are all blessed to be enjoying it.
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Snowbirds.
To us, they are NOT despised, after all, most of us were at one time snowbirds or renters. For us it’s more of a fun saying my wife and I use when we see a gate knocked down, half hour wait for dinner, town square parking filled, etc. it could be June or July and we will smile and say “Damn Snowbirds”. It’s sort of our way to make fun of the few real aholes that put them down. We also do it when people jump on the great developers and family of this wonderful place we call home. They bitch about something and call them “Greedy Developers” so we turn it around when we see a new rec center or restaurant opening an smile and say “Greedy Developers”. When something new is tried, the snakes come out and blame the Family,
Stop and think, if it were not for the family trying new things, then seeing what works and what doesn’t , we would all still be living in another Florida Trailer Park. So next time you hear the term Snowbird, smile and be thankful for them, many of them will be future Villagers and keep this place growing and vibrant. Yes, there will always be “Negative Nellies” but don’t give them the power to take your joy and fun away. Most are just lonely, miserable people who see the glass as half empty. We all knew kids like that back in school. Some never grow up unfortunately. Smile everyone, in five months, a new wave of Snowbirds will be here, some perpetual, some new, and some last timers. And in 4 short months, they are gone, then who will the negative souls blame for their unhappy lives? Enjoy life, it is short lived at this stage of our lives, why not make the best of it? We are proud to call this place home, and love “Living the Lifestyle “. 😀😎😇👍 |
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Well said!
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Pay for 12 months and enjoy for 3 is not taking advantage
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Given the overwhelmingly positive responses, I have to believe disdain for Snowbirds is not pervasive in TV. I appreciate all the responses, including those who honestly expressed their negative feelings toward Snowbirds. You've made points that I hadn't considered. To the 3 who expressed their negative feelings toward me personally, I don't know but I think your posts say more about you. And to all of you who have no issues with Snowbirds, you made my day.Thank you!!
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Being a royal ass is not the sole provenance of part-time residents. Consider they probably learned it from some of the full-timers, who've been here long enough to be pros at it. |
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Through our original lifestyle visit, and a one month rental the next year, we were welcomed and treated very friendly by everyone we encountered. Definitely the most often shared advice was to rent first to determine which area(s) would be best for us.
We are now homeowners in TV, and after reading all the posts on this thread, I thought it fitting to point out that MOST "full timers" we have met have at one time been a renter, and/or seasonal owner. After months of reading TOTV for information, I understand why the OP and others asked/commented about this topic. I haven't seen a thread devoted to it before, but it winds its way through many discussions. But I have yet to feel hostility from any live person. And we hit the jackpot on our neighborhood of welcoming & friendly neighbors. I have now experienced TV in both the peak season and summer. I enjoyed both. I enjoyed the more relaxed feel in the summer, and not having to show up to the square early for a good seat or dinner. But I also enjoyed the energy of the square when it's packed. We learned to just park in a parking lot behind the businesses and enjoy what we came for - that eliminates the hassle, and fortunately, we are blessed to still be very mobile so the extra walking is good for us. The traffic, of course, is heavier, but we try to follow the speed limit, the proper roundabout pattern (with a defensive eye always), and leave early enough to avoid feeling rushed. So my summation is, TV is a GREAT and friendly place. I thank all Villagers for their warm welcome and hospitality, whether you are a snowbird, a snowflake, a frog, OR a grouch! |
I have no I’ll feelings for the snowbirds. Some of my good friends are snowbirds
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Then, we rented for two months, from Christmas thru the end of February. During that time, we purchased a home. No one, and I mean absolutely no one, we met, was anything less than kind to us during either visit. We've been back twice since then, once moving in a bunch of furniture, having the house painted, etc, and again last week for a quick vacation... Each time we came back, we would take nightly walks and introduce ourselves to our new neighbors... Our new neighbors were quick with a "Welcome back! How long are you staying? Let's do dinner!" My wife and I have already found respective golf groups (still looking for a championship group), and She's joined some clubs and exercise groups... Put out good vibes and they'll come back in spades... |
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