[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by th2142a

That sounds racist to me

Only if you think of "different" as racial... That's your problem...

[Lynnesail]

Why do people have to be called names at all?

[Beyond The Wall]

Taste like chicken? Cute. They drive faster because most are younger and can still turn their heads to see where they are going, Resturant’s in Florida are all empty in the warmer season, because half the state leaves. Try going off campus for a meal, use open table or rsty to make a reservation. Works every time.

[Beyond The Wall]

Best post on subject

[rlcooper70]

Ha ha .... great question. You would think they would love us - we pay taxes and don't use the amenities half of the year .... we are perfect neighbors.

[MikeandAnn]

He wasn’t talking about what you pay or that you don’t use the place in the summer. It was about their attitude and you kind of proved his point. Everyone just relax and have fun, you are in The Villages playing around. It shouldn’t matter how long you are here just have fun.

[Jtcoggin@bellsouth.net]

Originally Posted by Becca9800

I honestly don't get it, why are TV snowbirds so despised? Can you explain it to us and help us understand what the divide is all about? Thank you.

I would not say snowbirds are despised. I would say full time residents are annoyed by snowbirds creating congestion and hazards on the roadways, and long lines at restaurants, squares, and other gathering locations. Examples: Many snowbirds do not know how to negotiate roundabouts which creates hazards. Snowbirds always are in a rush by driving too fast on the roadways and multi-modal paths. At the squares, snowbirds seem to just take over the squares by reserving seating areas, blocking off sidewalk areas with their chairs, coolers, and bags placed in a large circular area. And forget going to a restaurant during normal dining hours...way too crowded, long lines, and rushed food service resulting in poorly prepared meals.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bethwill

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.

Ummm. They have snowbirds in Miami too. And in Phoenix.

[Seamus6]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Ummm. They have snowbirds in Miami too. And in Phoenix.

I can't imagine why nobody comes to my stinking state as a snowbird! heheh

[Guitarman1951]

Originally Posted by bandsdavis

So here's my 2 cents. I think 90% of all full-time Villagers do not resent or hate snowbirds. It's the other 10% who have nothing better to do than complain about a number of things that makes it seem that way. No, I can't "prove" the % I used. It's a gut feel after living here (fulltime) for 9 years. I occasionally will have a conversation with someone who disparages snowbirds, but those discussions are extremely rare. I have been the leader for 2 large groups (150 people plus each) that have included both fulltime and snowbird residents. I've never heard of anyone in those groups who have not been excited to welcome our snowbirds back. So take the complaints with a grain of salt, and remember if you are basing your thoughts on what you read here and on other social media, you are getting an extremely small sample size, and one that in my opinion tends overall to be slanted toward the negative about such topics.

Absolutely agree!! I like all my snowbird neighbors, hate to see them leave and glad when they return!!

[justjim]

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.

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by mike1946

Somehow the USA Government instills a hatred of 'Snowbirds' I have to jump through hoops to get a visa for more than 90 days (and pay big bucks for it - plus time to go to the embassy). The DMV cancel my licence on the day I leave after a stay. The DMV also suspended my licence because my insurance on the car ran out and I didn't renew it because I'm 4000 miles away and not driving the car (it's up on tire savers and connected to a battery charger under cover) now they want $150 to renew my licence and remove the marker ???? AND although I'm fully vacinated the USA border is closed to me and my house is just sitting there ...and i'm paying all the taxes insurance utilities and amenity fee for no benefit. I'm feeling kindda miserable about all of this

Wow.that does suck!
Hopefully you could rent the fl place out.

[OhioBuckeye]

I understand that snowbirds would be a little upset. They pay to have their yards mow, pay Amenities for 4,5 or 6 months then can’t play golf & do several other things when they do come. But in defense of the yr. round residents, snowbirds have to know play time in the south is when it’s winter in the north. When do the snowbirds think everyone comes to Florida? So the solution is sell your place, or be a full time resident in TV yr. round. I lived in Ohio & living in the north I didn’t miss a thing.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by MikeandAnn

He wasn’t talking about what you pay or that you don’t use the place in the summer. It was about their attitude and you kind of proved his point. Everyone just relax and have fun, you are in The Villages playing around. It shouldn’t matter how long you are here just have fun.

What point was that?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Jtcoggin@bellsouth.net

I would not say snowbirds are despised. I would say full time residents are annoyed by snowbirds creating congestion and hazards on the roadways, and long lines at restaurants, squares, and other gathering locations. Examples: Many snowbirds do not know how to negotiate roundabouts which creates hazards. Snowbirds always are in a rush by driving too fast on the roadways and multi-modal paths. At the squares, snowbirds seem to just take over the squares by reserving seating areas, blocking off sidewalk areas with their chairs, coolers, and bags placed in a large circular area. And forget going to a restaurant during normal dining hours...way too crowded, long lines, and rushed food service resulting in poorly prepared meals.

You mean the very same things people are complaining about now, 2 months after they've left? (except the restaurant part...)