It's So Nice to be Welcome

When we spent time in Arizona and Florida in the Winter months, we frequently experienced the animosity of local residents who referred to us as "snowbirds" and suggested we go home. They suggested we were the cause of their traffic and crowding problems. They seemed to forget that their local economy was dependent on tourist dollars.

The really nice thing about coming to "The Valley" in South Texas for the Winter is that the local residents and businesses really do welcome visitors from the North who they refer to as "Winter Texans". The "Winter Texans" are considered to be residents for the Winter and are openly welcome in The Valley.

Businesses put up signs welcoming back "Winter Texans" and the attitude of local residents is reflected in these signs . . . "It's So Nice to be Welcome".

















I had one of those $5 haircuts and it was really pretty good.

What a difference the attitude of local residents make. Signs welcoming back Winter Texans are seen all over the area and they are reflected in the attitude of clerks in stores and waiters and waitresses in restaurants.

















This Winter, we are not "Snowbirds". We are "Winter Texans". "It's So Nice to be Welcome".