Heritage Plantation vs. Highland Lakes vs. Clift's Cove (Huntsville, Decatur: relocate, gated)

[quiltkat]

Great pictures--it's nice to see some photos of everyday places, and the lack of traffic. I'm currently in northern Virginia and Huntsville looks like heaven to me!

[walkingtall4sure]

You have forgotten The Ledges. When all about prestige, nothing beats a big house on the hill at The Ledges. God Bless.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by walkingtall4sure

You have forgotten The Ledges. When all about prestige, nothing beats a big house on the hill at The Ledges. God Bless.

Thank you for the reminder. Actually we didn't forget about the Ledges. It's membership to use the pool is extremely expensive. Didn't seem like there were a lot of homes there, not too many for sale. Definitely don't want something hilly but I think it is sort of a plateau up there.

The Ledges did not seem big enough - not enough homes - not a huge subdivision. How many kids would be running around in the streets? I would suspect the demographics of the Ledges would be one of a lower density of kids, meaning not a high density of parents in their 30s, early 40s. After all, you can't read anything about the Ledges without the word "golf" in the paragraph. That is sort of the problem we have now in Colorado, lots of people who are a little older than that. I could be completely wrong though...anyone care to chime in?

[walkingtall4sure]

Suspect or Know? How could you know the family demographics of a neighborhood? Is that the problem? Trying to find family demo data? Where is that available? Hamptone Cove has a lot of kids but issues as well.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by walkingtall4sure

Hamptone Cove has a lot of kids but issues as well.

Suspect. Not know. I don't have demographic data.

What are the issues of Hampton Cove?

[walkingtall4sure]

HC is a big neighborhood and represented by core southern folk. As such, we (more them) like to keep square with traditional Southern lifestyle, by that I mean people are ostracized if they do NOT conform to the southern way of living i.e. religion, politics, community support, bible study - people will figure you out real FAST. No kidding. Women be submissive to the husband type ladies and children saying yes sir and no mamm in school is the norm. Not me! And HC is NOT the type of place you want to stick out, it is a small community, where are you going to hide? What different grocery store or pre-school? The south will rise again as we like to say. Look, please do NOT complain after you get here that things are backwards, this is how the south is - IT IS DIFFERENT - and will remain. Friendly to your face but will gossip about your house, car, friends, money behind your back - if you are different. You really think this is a melting pot?. You should know this by now. Regardless of who replies with what, I speak the truth. God Bless.

[bbfan]

Originally Posted by walkingtall4sure

HC is a big neighborhood and represented by core southern folk. As such, we (more them) like to keep square with traditional Southern lifestyle, by that I mean people are ostracized if they do NOT conform to the southern way of living i.e. religion, politics, community support, bible study - people will figure you out real FAST. No kidding. Women be submissive to the husband type ladies and children saying yes sir and no mamm in school is the norm. Not me! And HC is NOT the type of place you want to stick out, it is a small community, where are you going to hide? What different grocery store or pre-school? The south will rise again as we like to say. Look, please do NOT complain after you get here that things are backwards, this is how the south is - IT IS DIFFERENT - and will remain. Friendly to your face but will gossip about your house, car, friends, money behind your back - if you are different. You really think this is a melting pot?. You should know this by now. Regardless of who replies with what, I speak the truth. God Bless.

No disrespect intended but what on earth are you talking about?! I lived in HC for the past 4 years and while people expect their children to have manners, I have no idea where you are coming from. I love HC (and unfortunately now live in Madison), however if I were an outsider and read your post, I would run in the other direction from HC. I am a northerner, Christian, republican, mother, wife, etc... Just a normal person, not submissive, not a religious fanatic, don't rule my children with an iron fist, but I loved HC and never met anyone like you describe. I do have to agree with one thing. People will smile and "bless your heart" to your face and then tear you apart behind your back. That is not only in HC, but I have noticed it to be a common trend in the south. I guess they think it is being polite, but I would prefer to be told to my face.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by walkingtall4sure

HC is a big neighborhood and represented by core southern folk. As such, we (more them) like to keep square with traditional Southern lifestyle, by that I mean people are ostracized if they do NOT conform to the southern way of living i.e. religion, politics, community support, bible study ....Women be submissive to the husband type ladies and children saying yes sir and no mamm in school is the norm......

Kind of like this?

"So I had another Mom recently say that living in Hampton Cove was like being transported into "The Stepford Wives". I laughed so hard I almost had to pee.

It is kind of creepy some days. All the houses here have a red brick exterior, they all have nice fronts and perfectly mowed grass, etc. The Moms drive large-style Suburbans and other SUVs or the Minivan. All of them have seats for 7 or more. The Moms wear either workout gear or a dressy outfit with jewelry to pick up or drop off their little darlings."

from

Just Another Manic Mom Day: Suddenly Stepford (broken link)

"Some of the Hampton Cove Stepford Wives, socialiate wannabes, grinches, ad naseum, may find the decorated trees distasteful. It is not for me to judge another person's attempt at spreading holiday cheer."

from

Tree decorations on Cecil Ashburn Drive

Or better yet, How about the different Barbies of Huntsville? (images not protected by copyright)

(from SocioniX Forums > My god, I haven't had a "diary" in a long time)

“Hampton Cove Barbie"
This princess Barbie is sold only at The Shoppes at Providence. She comes with an assortment
of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a way
overpriced house. Available with or without tummy tuck and face lift. Workaholic Ken in
Attorney/CPA/M.D. attire sold only in conjunction with the augmented Barbie version.





"Moores Mill Barbie"
The modern day homemaker Barbie is available with Ford Windstar Minivan and matching gym outfit.
She gets lost easily and has no full-time occupation. She's currently taking Spanish lessons to get
along with her neighbors. Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately.





"New Hope Barbie"
This recently paroled Barbie comes in overalls or Wal-Mart sweat suit with racing strip and
"Too Cute" embroidered on front. Accessories include a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife, a
Chevy with dark tinted windows, and a Meth Lab Kit. This model is only available after dark
and must be paid for in cash (preferably small, untraceable bills) ..unless you are a cop, then
we don't know what you are talking about.





"Madison Yuppie Barbie"
This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2. Included are her
own Starbucks cup, credit card and country club membership. Also available for this set are
Shallow Ken and Private School Skipper. You won't be able to afford any of them.





"Scottsboro Barbie"
This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR t-shirt
and tweety bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six-pack of Bud light and a Hank Williams Jr. CD
set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's butt when she is drunk. Purchase her pickup
truck separately and get a confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely free.





"South Huntsville Barbie"
This collagen injected, rhino-plastic Barbie wears a leopard print outfit and drinks cosmopolitans
while entertaining friends. Percocet prescription available as well as warehouse conversion condo.
Loft-y attitude.






"Guntersville Lake Trailer Home Barbie"
This tobacco-chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken
heel from the time she chased beer-gutted Ken out of Warrior Barbie's house. Her ensemble includes
low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, and a see-through halter-top. Also available with a mobile home.







"Five Points/Ole Town Barbie"
This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair, arch-less feet, hairy armpits, no
makeup and Birkenstocks with white socks. She prefers that you call her Willow. She does not want
or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two Cloverdale Barbies and the optional Subaru wagon, you
get a rainbow flag bumper sticker for free.






"Northwest Huntsville Barbie"
This Barbie now comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories include a GED and bus
pass. Gangsta Ken and his 1979 Caddy were available, but are now very difficult to find since the
addition of the infant.



"Over the Mountain Barbie"
She's perfect in every way. Just ask her. We don't know where Ken is because he's always
out a-'huntin'.

Here's another version without pictures, with different locations from http://www.ieee-huntsville.org/y2003/lw0312/lw0312barbies.html: (broken link)


Barbie Dolls for the Huntsville Market
Hampton Cove Barbie: This princess Barbie is only sold at Dillard's in Madison Square Mall. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade handbags, a Lexus, a longhaired foreign dog-named Honey and a cookie cutter house. Available with or without tummy tuck and face-lift. Workaholic Ken sold separately.
Madison Barbie: This trendy homemaker Barbie is available with your choice of Tahoe SUV or Ford Windstar minivan. She gets lost easily and has no full time occupation or secondary education. Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately. Optional matching gym outfit is available.
Cullman Barbie: This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Buck knife, a Chevy with tinted windows and her own Meth Lab kit. This model is available after dark and can be paid for only in cash. Preferably small, untraceable bills. Unless you're a cop. Then we don't know what you're talking about.
Monte Sano Barbie: This yuppie Barbie comes with choice of a BMW sports car or a supped up H2. Included are her own Starbucks cup, credit card and country club membership. Also available for this set are Shallow Ken and Private School Skipper. But you can't afford them anyway.
Talladega Barbie: This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR shirt and has a tattoo of a Tweety bird on her shoulder. She has big, stiff hair, a six-pack of Coors Light and a Hank Williams, Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and can kick Mullet-haired Kenny doll's ass when she's drunk. Purchase her pickup truck separately and get a gun rack and Confederate flag absolutely free.
Hazel Green Barbie: This collagen injected, rhinoplastic Barbie wears a leopard-print ski outfit and drinks cosmopolitans while she entertains friends at the club. Percocet prescription is available.
Five Points Barbie: This doll is made of actual tofu, has long gray hair and arch less feet, sandals with white socks, no makeup and a mutt. She prefers that you call her "Willow."
Arab Barbie: This tobacco chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased her beer-gutted boyfriend out of Talladega Barbie's house. Her make-up is dark red lip liner with your choice of lips covered in a sparkly pink or no fill-in at all. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans with assorted colored G-strings that stick out the back and a white see-through halter-top. Accessories include: CD-player equipped with Bon Jovi and a rusty old Ford pick up.
Texas Transplant Barbie: This Barbie comes with a Ford SUV (with Texas plates), a knife to stab other Barbie's in the back, and tons of makeup. Carnivore Ken sold separately.
Downtown Barbie: This Barbie is the same model of Barbie that was released in 1982. She comes with shoulder pads, dark polyester skirt, white pantyhose and a bad haircut.

[NicoleC]

Hysterical, Charles. And accurate -- in that eerie way stereotypes are without actually being true.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by NicoleC

Hysterical, Charles. And accurate -- in that eerie way stereotypes are without actually being true.

I'm sure everyone has seen these Barbies jokes before. The first time I saw it was for Colorado Springs with the Colorado Springs Barbies a couple years ago. There's also a Denver one I saw.

The thing is, I don't have a feel for most of those neighborhoods except maybe Madison and Hampton Cove. I've heard of some of those towns but I have now idea what they are like.