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OrangeBlossomBaby 07-09-2021 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall (Post 1970443)
Best post on subject

Which post is that? You need to click the "reply" button connected to a specific post, or else it won't quote the post you're referring to and no one will know.

You could also reference a post number by just typing it into your response.

Spalumbos62 07-09-2021 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bethwill (Post 1970406)
Personally I can't stand the entitled attitude that a lot of snowbirds display, along with the urgency on the roadways. Prices go up every fall so that the developers can further line their already bulging pockets, and frankly a lot of snowbirds are rude. I have some great snowbird friends, that do not act as I described. I do believe if the developers would quit lying about expansion, that part of the animosity would subside.


I am just rereading these post again this morning and ya know what...you full timers can stick it where the sun doesn't shine!! How dare you..we pay as much as you do every month, that is our village, equally. Your dispise for us is childish, rude, selfish and totally wrong. You are lucky you are not charged more for amenities while we are away.
This message does not go out to everyone, of course, but the ones that responded that they hate/dislike etc,etc us returning...shame on you.

graciegirl 07-09-2021 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 1970571)
There is a new term (nickname) that I’ve found which fits a number of Florida residents. SUNBIRDS! Sunbirds are residents who own property here and go north or other places during the summer. There are many of em’ living here in The Villages. :coolsmiley:

Don't forget the ones who are seasonal residents in the Fruitland Park area of The Villages are called;


Fruit flies.

graciegirl 07-09-2021 09:40 AM

The people who live here year 'round are those whose grandchildren are not small anymore or they have none. Those people are called FROGS and we are here 'til we croak as we all know.

P.S. I found this, just now;

The Florida Frogs are one of the rare true frogs that can be found solely in the western parts of Florida. These frogs mostly occur in seepages or sluggish backwaters that have sand at the bottom. They have a light green body and display sexual dimorphism, wherein the males are smaller than their female counterparts and have a yellow throat.

juddfl 07-09-2021 09:51 AM

I'm here full time and I agree with your statement. They pay just as much as I do, but they are gone for part of the year. They could be here all the time (like me) and I bet people would really complain about traffic all year long instead of just winter season. Love the snowbirds!!!

JMintzer 07-09-2021 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1970591)
Which post is that? You need to click the "reply" button connected to a specific post, or else it won't quote the post you're referring to and no one will know.

You could also reference a post number by just typing it into your response.

It was most likely in reference to one of my posts...

They recognize greatness when they see it! :icon_wink:

OrangeBlossomBaby 07-09-2021 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 1970624)
It was most likely in reference to one of my posts...

They recognize greatness when they see it! :icon_wink:

Weird. I was sure it was one of mine, since I'm an expert on everything and always right.

golfing eagles 07-09-2021 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1970645)
Weird. I was sure it was one of mine, since I'm an expert on everything and always right.

No, that's me you're describing:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Laker14 07-09-2021 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 1970624)
It was most likely in reference to one of my posts...

They recognize greatness when they see it! :icon_wink:

2nd greatest post of all time!!!!

boatorgolf 07-09-2021 10:48 AM

Snowbirds have every right to be here and enjoy their homes and community!! Many of my friends are snowbirds.
The only reason I don’t look forward to their arrival :
Grocery store shelves bare at Walmart, etc. Not snowbirds fault
Can’t get Tee Times, not their fault. New homes but not enough new Facilities ..😫
Roads congested. Not their fault. Morse and Buena Vista only main artery’s North and South - can’t handle
On and on !
Welcome Snowbirds 😎

Janhug123 07-09-2021 11:28 AM

Personally I love when the snowbirds return🥰 I find my street way too quiet and a bit lonely when they are “home”. We FROGS need some excitement in our everyday lives…just sayin…….

perrjojo 07-09-2021 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kahuna32162 (Post 1970099)
That's not "human nature", that's called RACISM.

There are many ways people can be different besides racism.

Velvet 07-09-2021 01:53 PM

Coming from a large busy city, I prefer the quiet time myself. It is relaxing and peaceful mostly because of fewer people around.

Red Rose 07-09-2021 02:11 PM

When I was a Snowbird, I felt insulted when anybody said I was one because it always felt like a putdown until one day a full time friend said to me, being called a "Snowbird" isn't so bad. Look at me. I'm a "Frog". I said "What does that mean?" She said "It means I'm here till I croak". I didn't like that at all!! So, from then on being called a Snowbird didn't bother me anymore and as of a few years ago, I am now a Frog.

Bent Tree 07-09-2021 02:45 PM

It might be the reason you just stated. Think about how negative you were…just saying.
I do not have anything against snowbirds as long as they have good manners..welcome any time.


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