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The 2 commercial spots on the corners of Hwy 463 and Reunion Pkway are understandable. I wonder what the residents of Annandale and Whisper Lake will have to say about this, though? It will affect them as it is right on their doorstep.

The 10 acre commercial spot in the middle of Reunion by the lake is a head-scratcher, though. I can't see the residents of Reunion supporting that.

Some enterprising individual probably recognized that the good folks in Reunion have to drive way far off to south Jackson for their *ahem* recreational supplies. But if you put in an adult store on the edge of the neighborhood or on the lake -- a high class joint, naturally -- then, voila! Problem solved. No more mood-killing, late night, mid-party runs to Hwy 80 for, err, equipment. It's a gold mine, I tell ya! I just wish I'd thought of it first.

Maybe a restaurant?

Swingers Club going public, huh

If I am not mistaken several years ago Gary Cress got an exclusive on retail for that area. The Board gave him a 5 mile radius around his deal on 463.

My guess is just another equestrian stable with rentable stalls, parking, areas for run and show, selling tack, etc. There's a nice one on Hwy 22 not far from there and it's classified commercial. Or maybe a bait shack. Everybody on a lake needs worms and who wants to drive to Wal Mart at 3 a.m. Or it could be that Donna Ladd is opening a news stand.

Maybe a swinging toll bridge......

It can't be conventional retail because of the lack of traffic. So, it must be something dedicated to the residents of Reunion that falls into a commercial designation. Like a Courthouse, similar to the Cypress Lake setup and/or a daycare center? 10 acres is not a small footprint.

8:05, what are you smoking? The 2 parcels on 463 get TONS of traffic!

8:11, Easy there, Turbo. I'm talking about the 10 acres down in the middle of Reunion. The parcels on 463 are no-brainers.

maybe a GPS store for all the track suit clad bimbos living on credit driving H3's. Or, Jeff Good could be planning to open an inner city staffed bistro serving catfish tacos with Asian slaw, um um good, Jeff Good. Fucker.

Perhaps for a pineapple store? I hear there's an increased demand for them out there.

the swinger references are so stupid. Don't you think we could come up with more intelligent humor?

signed, a non-swinging, haven't seen a pineapple or any dope smokers yet (I guess that's what you're talking about on hwy 80) paid a shit-load to live there, Reunion resident.

Maybe someone wants to build an office to take care of all the foreclosures out that way.

This has got to be one of the best threads I've read in a while.

8:42, you're not going to the right parties. The Hwy 80 reference is about the personal recreation supply emporium located there.

8:42, heed 10:23's words. S/He is correct.

Also, please clarify whether the reference to your "shit-load" paid to live in Reunion was bragging or lamenting. Naturally, I assumed the latter but I realize that I may be incorrect on that point.

11:23, the "shit-load" commenter is obviously nouveau rich. Old money never brags nor laments.

11:23 and 12:04, 8:42 may simply be referring to a 20% downpayment.

Will Chip Henderson ever leave Lineage "Pine" Lake for Reunion once his latest McChurch is complete in Madison? Oh yeah, I forgot, He will be there on closed circuit television.

It blows my mind that people who consider themselves conservative have no problem living in Nutt-World. The man gives a lot of money to Democrats and supporting other liberal causes.

The hatred and envy for Reunion residents on this thread is disappointing. It makes me question whether I what to be associated with people like you. JJ, where are you?

I hear they are planning to build a flying J truck stop out near reunion.

3:10, to be sure, some of us think the denizens of Reunion take themselves a bit too seriously, but how can you claim to be associated with anyone at all when you use an Anonymous handle?

Its not envy, its the laugh that a pretentious biddy like yourself is getting a toy shop at the entrance to accomodate the lifestyle.

8:42 here,

I'm not bragging about a shit-load. I simply don't appreciate all the references to a place that I have invested substantially in as a long term investment for my family. My children will grow up there. We are invested socially. These comments to me are as insulting as someone talking about my own kids.

While I don't doubt that much of this goes on, it's important to realize that it goes on everywhere. I've seen these same people at River Hills, at CCJ, at First Baptist Church.

The perpetuation of such rumors serves no purpose whatsoever. I guess I'm just disappointed in the mean spirit of the people that do the perpetuating. It speaks volumes of their own character.

I don't hate Reunion, but I couldn't live out there with so many fucking trial lawyers pretending to be liberal while they drive their BMW's all the way back to St. Andrews each Sunday. The hypocrisy is overwhelming.

8:42 again,

I can live peacefully with the trial lawyers because I don't know any of them. Just like I don't know any that participate in all the other "action". There are 1000 houses and families out there. I guess we pay the lifetime penalty for the actions of a mere few.

i know alot of reputable stable families who live out that way, i also know a lot of younger unstable crazies that live out that way. but i do think you could use the rezoned land for what was originally planned: butcher-produce shop, gas and beverage station, and probably restaurants. but as far as the rest of the silliness on this topic, please remember money does not make the man, manners make the man.

Meanspirited??? I think swingers are pretty cool!

I chose to live in Reunion because there are so many children and wonderful things for them to do here such as the lake, beach, pool and playground at no cost. My children are very happy here not to mention the fact that the Madison Public Schools are wonderful. I have found friendly, nice, kind, caring families here who have befriended me and my family. You people who make nasty comments must not live here. I am thankful Reunion exists as I grew up in Jackson and have lived in parts of Jackson that were considered "safe" where now I would never let my child go outside to ride a bicycle or go to a friend's house next door with out me holding his hand. Just as most of JJ's headlines go astray - those of you who don't know the facts need to just stop.

lets do it for the kids, what a great mantra. It has nothing to to with status. Put the keys in the fruit bowl as you come inside, the drawing will be after dinner.

Status? You must not have children.

One of the forty Anonymous posters mentioned that he had 'invested socially'. What does that mean? I could take a stab but would rather hear his explanation. But, wipe your nose first...it sounds snooty. In sixty years could this be Fondren II?

5:25, I interpret "invested socially" to describe an investment that is characterized by involvement with the neighborhood, and being of service to one's neighbor. Examples of this would be elevation of community awareness about breast enahncement, the dangers of grocery-store sushi, Annandale-envy support groups, and twelve-step programs for people stepping down from 5 to 3-series BMW's.

818. So the 7 series can stay? Thank goodness, I was afraid I was going to watch them be dumped on the market.

I really wanted to like Reunion. I have a few normal friends who live out there. The women at the pool killed it for me though. Fake everything, rude, snooty, and allowing their kids to get away with anything. I don't want my daughters or sons growing up thinking these kinds of women are the norm.

I love the "no cost comment". Are the women out there that stupid. What are the annual dues?

I know y'all are just having fun on here, and I don't live in Reunion and don't want to because I am just not a "subdivision" girl. Reunion is just the new Northeast Jackson. Human nature does not change much over time. So just as there are good, hard-working folks in all of cities and counties and neighborhoods, there will also be those who are impressed with themselves and have a need to try to impress others. There are very reasonably priced homes in Reunion. You don't have to make a ton of money (in today's dollars) to afford that. For those who can't afford it and try it, they will get the Dave Ramsey "stupid tax" lesson. But if you don't want to live in Reunion, don't. But don't bash the entire neighborhood just because you don't want to live there. It's Independance Day weekend. We have the freedom to chose where we want to live. People die to protect our freedoms. Live in downtown Jackson, Belhaven, Fondren, South Jackson, Terry, the Rez, or Madison County. It's a FREE COUNTRY! Thank God.

8:42 here again,

Thank you 12:25 for the reminder that we have the freedom to choose where we want to live. Thank God for that freedom. I remain disappointed with so many of the comments here and to take issue with my use of the phrase "invested socially" is ridiculous. I guess we'll just agree to disagree. Today is a fun day in Reunion. There are literally hundreds of children lining the boulevard for a parade. The beach is packed with families. This is why we moved here. Happy Independence Day to everyone.

I heard the Reunion Swingers/Pineapple Club Rumor was started by Jealous Northeast Jackson Ugly Women.

I sure hope so cause otherwise me and everyone I know in Reunion must be too unattractive to get an invitation. Been looking for the freaking pineapple ever since I moved here so if its no rumor my feelings are hurt!!!

9:22, while there may be a few 7's in Reunion, we all know deep down inside that they belong across the street in Annandale. So, those stepping down from 7's should attend the Annandale-envy support group.

'scuse my ignorance, but other than a tropical fruit, what is this "pineapple" that keeps getting referenced?

Jealous Northeast Jackson Ugly Women started a rumor that Reunion has a swingers club and putting a pineapple on one’s front porch is the signal that they are a swingers club Member.

'scuse my ignorance, but other than a tropical fruit, what is this "pineapple" that keeps getting referenced?

a holdover from the old Northbay swingers club

The "no cost" comment means we do not belong to the Reunion Country Club and we pay dues just as MANY subdivisions do. I consider the cost of the dues well worth what our children are fortunate enough to enjoy here.

Reunion is the Holy Land, swingers, losers, lawyers, and whores all, cause they do not have to suffer Donna Ladd's existence, Harvey Johnson, Kenneth Stokes, and Chukee Lumbdumbass.....even if you bought at the top of the market you are better off than owning in Hinds County.....period

5:30, the alleged Northbay swingers club was called the fishbowl club (nothing to do with a pineapple). Early in the night the husband’s would put their car keys in the fish bowl. Later that evening the wife’s would blindly pull a set of car keys from the fish bowl and, you guessed it, the owner of that set of car keys was her date for the rest of the night; allegedly.

I like living in Reunion also, particularly thanks to the extracurricular activities. BTW, I have a pineapple on my front porch!

Anyone doubting why covetousness is one of the 10 commandments just needs to read this thread.

9:41, grow up and get your head out of your ass.

The tone of this thread has zero to do with envy. For those of us who remember Reunion when it was still in Phase I development (I'm talking about maybe a few houses built), the joke about the swingers club was widely known. Stop for a moment and ponder why that would be the case.

After you've finished, go see Chane's store and check out his bag collection.

Finally, kindly acknowledge that there are those of us who find clear-cut lots, garage-front French acadian houses and Jersey shore loving women vomit-inducing, to say the least. The swingers club joke is just icing on the cake.

But then again, to each his own.

Hey now, I have two pinnapples on my porch and I am not a swinger. What does two pinnapples mean? I thought the pinnapple meant everyone was welcome not if you were a swinger or not.

Why would anyone wanna live in a country club neighborhood when they cannot afford to join the country club......

i am jealous of reunion, the only things they worry about is, is it the beemer or benz today or which couple to share my wife with this weekend. in jackson you got to make sure the doors and windows are locked, did i set the alarm, and where is my pistol...

Have seen 2 extremely cosmetically enhanced 40-50 y/o bleached blonde self-believed trophies @ colony crossing Kroger this week wearing t-shirts (a size or 2 too small) that say "Reunion Key Club". Hahahahaha!!! R u kidding me?!? I think it's hysterical that these old hags think they're THE sex symbols in this town! As a 25 y/o hardbodied pharma rep, please allow me to burst your bubble...your husbands laugh their ass off telling me about "pimping you out" to their friends when they take me out to dinner 3-4 nights a week. Then they tell me how great your bodies USED to be, while they ravage mine. You may live in a million $ home with massive debt...but my house/cars are paid for all by your hubby's practice...or should I say practices. Thanks to your Daddy's estate for putting him thru med school, granny. See u @ Broadmoor on Sunday. Hahahahaha! What a joke u old hags are!!! ;)

Huh? You just getting to the party?

And also, I believe you are describing your profession as the oldest one out there. Ironic.

So basically she's a 25 year old prostitute. Awesome!
And commenting on a post that is more than 2 years old. Not the smartest ho in the shed I see

10:04. EWW

Did someone say "Google 'Key Club Reunion'"?

https://www.facebook.com/events/256530297761602/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/britarmand/1459544490/

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