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01-06-2008, 06:53 PM
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Nah. Quite the opposite, imo.
I lived in San Antonio for two years and use to drive to Galveston all the time. I travelled all over the state for racquetball tourneys and I found the people really nice throughout the state, actually. Houston was my least favorite, Austin probably my favorite. That was literally 20 years ago though, so maybe things have changed. 
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01-06-2008, 07:12 PM
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i travelled to houston for work about 6 months ago. I was only there for like 2 days, and was mainly just driving through and didn't interact with much of anybody. However, the handful of places i did go into (hotels, restaraunts) i got this REALLY bad vibe like i wasn't welcome there. At first i thought it was because the semi i was driving had pennsylvania plates, so i started hiding the truck and walking everywhere......no dice. I guess they can sense an "outsider" and just don't want you there. Maybe we should start treating the snowbirds like that around here.......
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01-06-2008, 08:21 PM
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That's sad Chad. I have lived here all my life and "some" give me that very same feeling. I have travelled all over the world in search of the greatest waves and only here in Florida, my home, do I ever get that feeling of teritorialism.
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01-06-2008, 09:52 PM
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I think the snowbirds provide the local economy with a large proportion of our income. Probably not a good call to treat them poorly. I've never had a problem with a happy vacationer, anyway. Heck, before the undertow clamped down (I use to ride there ALL the friggin' time, prior to about 8 months ago) I was offered free drinks quite often by vacationers (and the bar). It was pretty nice.
I never could figure out people that put those "Welcome to FL, now go home" stickers on their cars. Especially since most people in FL are transplants. It seems odd. From what I understand, I think people are leaving our area. Too expensive to live here on our wages with the housing up to where it is. I think many are going to.... Texas. 
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01-07-2008, 06:40 AM
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I thought the windiest place in the U.S. was Mt. Washington New Hampshire with average wind speeds of 56 mph ( gusts to +100mph )
Don't think there is much to do on the mountain but freeze your butt off
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01-07-2008, 06:54 AM
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If you're hardcore, you ride there with just a shortie.
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01-08-2008, 01:10 AM
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But I wouldn't bother bringing a kite, just skis.
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01-08-2008, 05:08 PM
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[QUOTE=Skyway Scott;27333]I think the snowbirds provide the local economy with a large proportion of our income. Probably not a good call to treat them poorly.
You're right, but as a lifelong local to this area they do get on my nerves from time to time. What i don't understand is why developers are tearing down all these hotels and shoppes and building condos in their place. Take a look at clearwater beach, perfect example. As a tourist your options are now very limited as far as where to stay and where to spend your money, and guess what? Those condos aren't selling!!!! Half of the condo projects haven't even come out of the ground yet due to lack of interest. All part of some master plan, i guess. So i don't hate tourists, but i still love the saying "If its tourist season, why can't we shoot them??"
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01-08-2008, 05:25 PM
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My boat is ready for a Keys trip anytime someone want to make the trip. I may even thow in a few dollars to sponsor that. There would be a couple of good stop along the way if necessary.
1. Port Charlotte 2. Boca Grande 3. Marco Is. (last stop to the Keys) 4. Key West. I am good for that trip! Consider my boat in as the lead...
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