[Road-Runner]

I definitely wouldn't assume from the 'pot shots' you receive here that the posters' negativity is indicative of how most residents feel about you. I'm not a snowbird but new to The Villages and was surprised at the number of negative comments I received about what I thought were fairly benign posts I made. Whatever, as others have said some people have a lot of unhappiness in their lives and feel free to inflict it on others here. Ignore them.

[jamorela]

I don’t know any of “those people.”

[Sportsguy1]

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.

I was thinking the exact same percentages. I’ve owned some
Businesses and 90% of my customers were great and then there was that 10% you just were never going to make happy. I’ve met a lot of people in my travels for work, 46+ sports broadcasting career, and 90% were awesome and 10% I’d be fine if I never had to associate with them on anything ever again. I live life enjoying the ‘90% people’ and don’t worry about that 10% group....they aren’t happy unless they are complaining about something or just plain being miserable.

[Guitarman1951]

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 don't really think permanent residents despise snowbirds. Most of us have many snowbird friends and I, for one, hate to see them leave. We don't like the extra traffic, more crowded golf courses, pools, restaurants, grocery stores and shops. However their business helps keep our restaurants, stores and shops in business and provides jobs for thousands of people. We joke about snowbirds and complain about them, but truthfully, we wouldn't have near as many businesses and options to shop without them.

[Mhollowaygleasom]

Happy to report folks in our Village are sad to see neighbors leave for the summer. They look after our homes without being asked and we all stay in touch.
We all help one another out whenever we can.
Isn’t that what neighbors are suppose to do?
After reading so many negative posts, we are feeling blessed to live among such wonderful people. We consider our neighbors to be part of our extended family!

[mcwood4d]

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.

Probably because we pay for all the amenities while the frogs use them while we're away 🤣...

Seriously, snowbirds are God's gift to the frogs since we keep cost level...IMHO

[jmcica@aol.com]

Thank you for asking this question- I too wonder WHY such negativity.

[ribil]

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.

Other than the overcrowding, traffic, aggressive and dangerous driving, no one has mentioned the services and amenities changes affecting the full time residents. The Villages and associated businesses
revise their schedules and services when the snowbirds are not here. Golf courses are closed for repair and the remaining available tee times are harder to get, restaurants trim their menus and offer less discounts and specials and reservations are pretty much required. During the “snowbird season”, rental properties seem to bring in many more people than the traditional 2 person household adding to the crowds. Also the laid back slower pace of everyday life that all retirees cherish is overcome by the “me first” rush we gladly left behind. So I believe it’s not the snowbirds themselves, it’s the resulting changes to the life we all moved down here to enjoy. Wherever you come from, “tourist season” is always looked down upon by the residents.

[stargirl]

You are not despised by most. My advice? Stay off this forum! This is where people go who don’t have anything to do but bitch, I read it strictly for the entertainment value, and because I honestly can’t believe how miserable some people can be. When you get here stay off this forum and go out and have fun, that’s where the nice normal people are, living their lives.

[lennythenet]

Originally Posted by Becca9800

I'm feeling a bit, let's say, put-out. Recently hit on this forum with an attempted insult because I'm a snowbird. Certainly not the first time I've been exposed to that feeling, but it got me to thinking why is that, why am I looked down upon because I don't reside in my TV home year round. I love my TV home, I've invested many thousands to purchase and make her mine, inside and out. I look in on her several times a day (cameras & wifi thermostat). I pay someone to routinely check her safety and maintain her outside appearance. I've not seen any threads on this issue since joining, admittedly I didn't search for earlier threads. I'll do that now, I'm really interested in gaining some insight.I do thank you for tolerating my part-time residency and want to assure you, I care as much about my TV home as you do yours.

Well said!

[Syd2008]

Have not come across this despise issue when talking with people. Complaint here and there on traffic and busy rec centers but most seem to realize a lot of the activities and the squares we enjoy are because of the busy 3-4 months.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Becca9800

I'm feeling a bit, let's say, put-out. Recently hit on this forum with an attempted insult because I'm a snowbird. Certainly not the first time I've been exposed to that feeling, but it got me to thinking why is that, why am I looked down upon because I don't reside in my TV home year round. I love my TV home, I've invested many thousands to purchase and make her mine, inside and out. I look in on her several times a day (cameras & wifi thermostat). I pay someone to routinely check her safety and maintain her outside appearance. I've not seen any threads on this issue since joining, admittedly I didn't search for earlier threads. I'll do that now, I'm really interested in gaining some insight.I do thank you for tolerating my part-time residency and want to assure you, I care as much about my TV home as you do yours.

Snowbird Lives Matter.

So do their amenity fees.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Hiltongrizz11

"not part of us"? ������
How arrogant is that?

I wonder what your stance is on the border wall.

There no border —- wall.

[gdennis317]

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.

Who said they are?

Just folks with small hearts and big mouths who likely are generally unhappy people.


Live and Let Live!

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Tommyc6

What a sad life haters must lead.

Agree!!! Seems people are envious others travel north or elsewhere to escape the summer heat or just enjoy other places. BTW.....isn't envy one of the seven deadly sins????