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The Snowbirds Have Gone Home and I'm Gonna Miss 'Em

By John Mayer

Real Estate Agent with Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida

May 05, 2013 04:33 AM

Every year, Floirda has a flock of "snowbirds" that visit for up to 7 months and then go back up north to the warmer weather. They're here to have a good time, enjoy the beach and they pick up the local economy. Below is a collage of my of my crazy Canadian, Dutchman friend Frank's 63'd bithday party at the "Hitching Post Trailer Ranch" in Cape Canaveral. He's the big guy in the blue checkered shirt. Frank can fix anything! He also plays the spoons and likes his music loud. Everyone just seems to gravitate to Frank and Yvonne's place to enjoy a drink, great music and lively conversation. Despite all the extra traffic and lineups at Walmart, I'm gonna miss 'em all until next season.

Frank's 63'rd BD Party

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Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

John,

Life is good for the "snowbirds." I hope to join the group someday.

Rich

May 05, 2013 04:49 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

John

Looks like a great time was had by all The snowbirds will be back before you know it

May 05, 2013 04:53 AM

John Mayer

Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL

Your Beach Area Expert

Hi Rich - There's never a dull moment at Frank's place. Get here soon buddy!

May 05, 2013 05:07 AM

Hi Hannah - They start showing up in October and Cocoa Beach will be buzzing once again! :-)

May 05, 2013 05:09 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Frank looks like a lot of fun there with you John and eventually he'll just move down and join you.

May 05, 2013 05:10 AM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I'd like to be a snow bird it's hot in Texas... I mean really hot! Question is which northern state should I go to?

May 05, 2013 05:11 AM

Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Loved your post! I think a lot of Canadians enjoy their "winter home" in Florida, Arizona, and in California's desert towns. Nice to have two lives...here and there.

May 05, 2013 05:14 AM

Gary - I know he would like that but he would lose his Canadian health care.

May 05, 2013 06:01 AM

Sussie - Go to Canada. There is so much to see and do in the summertime!

May 05, 2013 06:03 AM

Li - I was a snowbird for 20 years until I finally moved here 4 years ago. No snow to shovel but the August heat and humidity can be brutal!

May 05, 2013 06:05 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

John - I think you play the part of the perfect Cocoa Beach Ambassador to the snowbirds. Sad to see them go, but there will always be next winter:-)

May 05, 2013 06:52 AM

Thanks Myrl - You are right...they will always come back. In the meantime, I'll have just have to put up with hot sunny days on the beach, bikinis and cold beer playing horseshoes and cornhole" :-)

May 05, 2013 07:02 AM

Jean Hanley

Coldwell Banker Kivett Teeters - Hemet, CA

Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes

John, looks like a lot of fun. We have a lot of those Canadien snowbirds visit our area every year as well. The RV park that they stay in is a total party central.

May 05, 2013 08:00 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

John, you really ought to plan a trip north to visit you snowbird friends, and maybeva few blog buddies while youo're at it.

May 06, 2013 05:58 AM

Hi Hannah - They're a fun group and never hesitate to lend a helping hand.

May 06, 2013 07:14 AM

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