St. Mary's County Terms

giggles04 · 05-31-2002, 12:45 PM

For all of you newcomers, here is a little lesson in St. Mary's terminology. Enjoy it... these are all so very true!

The 7th: This term refers to the 7th election district, which is north and
slightly west of Leonardtown. Some of the towns here are Bushwood,
Chaptico, Colton's Point, and Avenue. Where the Blessing of the Fleet is
held. These residents are known as "769-ers" because of their telephone
prefix.

De By Gawd, Cap'n: A waterman expression meaning "Yep, that's right", or "I
mean what I say". Listen to the context in which it's said for which meaning

to apply.

Stuffed Ham: A corned ham (not regular...it must be corned) that has been
scored and the scorings stuffed with a mixture of cabbage, kale, onion, red
pepper, and what ever else the individual cook sees fit. It can either be
mild or so spicy it'll burn your nose hairs out. If you're at a party and
you see a platter of very pale sliced ham with green stuff all over it,
that's stuffed ham.

Bettyrussell's: Actually, this is Russell's Store in Valley Lee, but
everybody just says "Bettyrussell's" (all one word). If someone tells you
they live past Bettyrussell's, they are referring to the area just off Rt.
249, turn right at the Valley Lee post office.

The Park: As in "I'm going down to the Park". No, they're not going to slide

or picnic...they're going to Lexington Park.

Downtown LP City: This is another euphemism for Lexington Park. Don't be
fooled... "LP" is not a city, and "downtown" is the strip of road right
outside the base main gate, otherwise known as Great Mills Road. If you want

city, you must go...

Up The Road: Waldorf, or sometimes further. But mostly Waldorf. Never refer
to Calvert County as "up the road". That is simply "Calvert".

Around The Corner: This could mean literally around the corner, but usually
means "somewhere in St. Mary's". Could be Mechanicsville, could be Ridge.
It's all around the corner, even if it's miles away.

Religion: There are two predominant ones: Catholicism and Softball.

Good Ol' Boy: As in "I'm a good ol' boy from St. Mary's County", a popular
bumper sticker. You needn't be elderly nor male to carry the title "good ol'

boy". This just means that you were born and raised in the county, and stand

high in the community. Actually, you don't even have to have been born here.

I guess it's just a state of mind.

The Rag: St. Mary's has two main newspapers: The Enterprise and the Rag,
otherwise known as The St. Mary's Today, our home town version of the
National Enquirer. The stories are meant for sensation, and you're not
supposed to read it in public. It's meant to be purchased furtively and read
in the privacy of your own home. You're no one in this county until you've
been maligned in the Rag. Wear it like a badge of honor.

The Hotel St. Mary's: The corrections facility. Break the law, become a
guest of the Hotel St. Mary's.

giggles04 · 05-31-2002, 02:14 PM

Each one of those is sooo true..... I've lived here all my life... and you can't describe most things better than that!

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 05-31-2002, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BchBns

Another good one is: "Past the old half-way house" (at the Rts. 5 & 235 split). The "old half-way house" wasn't there when I moved here; only a 1/2-way finished construction site of what now is Wa-Wa.

Guilty as charged! Those of us who are natives (or half-breeds like me - mom native and dad Navy) tend to give directions based on landmarks, whether they still exist or not. When I say 'the old K-Mart' I mean the structure behind Millison Plaza next to the old Bambino's (whatever THAT is now!). See, I can't STOP!!! :D

giggles04 · 05-31-2002, 02:21 PM

hahahahaha!!!!!
Yeah!!!! I do that too!

*otter* ^(Premo) · 05-31-2002, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jazz lady
Bambino's

Always loved Bambino's cold cut subs, nobody makes em like that anymore...

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 05-31-2002, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by otter

Always loved Bambino's cold cut subs, nobody makes em like that anymore...

I so much LOVED Bambinos - good food and lots of fun. And nobody quite has the same atmosphere anymore... Help me remember - didn't they have all the personal mugs on the walls? Or has my old brain begun to fail?

*otter* ^(Premo) · 05-31-2002, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jazz lady
Help me remember - didn't they have all the personal mugs on the walls? Or has my old brain begun to fail?

I don't remember mugs on the walls at the one where I grew up in PG county..but my brain failed yrs ago..:p

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 05-31-2002, 02:43 PM

Poor ol' Otter..

Hey!! Did I tell you guys he will turn...oops...he'll kill me.....

In the words of Emily Letella..."never mind"

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 05-31-2002, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cattitude
Poor ol' Otter..

Hey!! Did I tell you guys he will turn...oops...he'll kill me.....

In the words of Emily Letella..."never mind"

Something like 'older than dirt' or 'older than Moses' or ....

;)

giggles04 · 06-04-2002, 01:30 PM

That is sooo cool! I'm so glad to know where that came from. I actually got that in an e-mail that had been passed around all over the place:)

Its great that someone actually put all of those things to paper. They are so true!!:) Good Job!:p

05-31-2002, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
giggles04 Queen of the Southend Member Since: May 2002 Location: The Southend of St. Mary's Posts: 1,334	St. Mary's County Terms For all of you newcomers, here is a little lesson in St. Mary's terminology. Enjoy it... these are all so very true! The 7th: This term refers to the 7th election district, which is north and slightly west of Leonardtown. Some of the towns here are Bushwood, Chaptico, Colton's Point, and Avenue. Where the Blessing of the Fleet is held. These residents are known as "769-ers" because of their telephone prefix. De By Gawd, Cap'n: A waterman expression meaning "Yep, that's right", or "I mean what I say". Listen to the context in which it's said for which meaning to apply. Stuffed Ham: A corned ham (not regular...it must be corned) that has been scored and the scorings stuffed with a mixture of cabbage, kale, onion, red pepper, and what ever else the individual cook sees fit. It can either be mild or so spicy it'll burn your nose hairs out. If you're at a party and you see a platter of very pale sliced ham with green stuff all over it, that's stuffed ham. Bettyrussell's: Actually, this is Russell's Store in Valley Lee, but everybody just says "Bettyrussell's" (all one word). If someone tells you they live past Bettyrussell's, they are referring to the area just off Rt. 249, turn right at the Valley Lee post office. The Park: As in "I'm going down to the Park". No, they're not going to slide or picnic...they're going to Lexington Park. Downtown LP City: This is another euphemism for Lexington Park. Don't be fooled... "LP" is not a city, and "downtown" is the strip of road right outside the base main gate, otherwise known as Great Mills Road. If you want city, you must go... Up The Road: Waldorf, or sometimes further. But mostly Waldorf. Never refer to Calvert County as "up the road". That is simply "Calvert". Around The Corner: This could mean literally around the corner, but usually means "somewhere in St. Mary's". Could be Mechanicsville, could be Ridge. It's all around the corner, even if it's miles away. Religion: There are two predominant ones: Catholicism and Softball. Good Ol' Boy: As in "I'm a good ol' boy from St. Mary's County", a popular bumper sticker. You needn't be elderly nor male to carry the title "good ol' boy". This just means that you were born and raised in the county, and stand high in the community. Actually, you don't even have to have been born here. I guess it's just a state of mind. The Rag: St. Mary's has two main newspapers: The Enterprise and the Rag, otherwise known as The St. Mary's Today, our home town version of the National Enquirer. The stories are meant for sensation, and you're not supposed to read it in public. It's meant to be purchased furtively and read in the privacy of your own home. You're no one in this county until you've been maligned in the Rag. Wear it like a badge of honor. The Hotel St. Mary's: The corrections facility. Break the law, become a guest of the Hotel St. Mary's. __________________ 'cause I'm a redneck woman I ain't no high class broad I'm just a product of my raising I say, 'hey ya'll' and 'yee-haw' And I keep my Christmas lights on On my front porch all year long And I know all the words to every Charlie Daniels song So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country Let me get a big 'hell yeah' from the redneck girls like me" ~Gretchen Wilson "Redneck Woman"
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

05-31-2002, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
giggles04 Queen of the Southend Member Since: May 2002 Location: The Southend of St. Mary's Posts: 1,334	Each one of those is sooo true..... I've lived here all my life... and you can't describe most things better than that! __________________ 'cause I'm a redneck woman I ain't no high class broad I'm just a product of my raising I say, 'hey ya'll' and 'yee-haw' And I keep my Christmas lights on On my front porch all year long And I know all the words to every Charlie Daniels song So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country Let me get a big 'hell yeah' from the redneck girls like me" ~Gretchen Wilson "Redneck Woman"
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

05-31-2002, 02:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
giggles04 Queen of the Southend Member Since: May 2002 Location: The Southend of St. Mary's Posts: 1,334	hahahahaha!!!!! Yeah!!!! I do that too! __________________ 'cause I'm a redneck woman I ain't no high class broad I'm just a product of my raising I say, 'hey ya'll' and 'yee-haw' And I keep my Christmas lights on On my front porch all year long And I know all the words to every Charlie Daniels song So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country Let me get a big 'hell yeah' from the redneck girls like me" ~Gretchen Wilson "Redneck Woman"
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

05-31-2002, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 32,738	Poor ol' Otter.. Hey!! Did I tell you guys he will turn...oops...he'll kill me..... In the words of Emily Letella..."never mind" __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

06-04-2002, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
giggles04 Queen of the Southend Member Since: May 2002 Location: The Southend of St. Mary's Posts: 1,334	That is sooo cool! I'm so glad to know where that came from. I actually got that in an e-mail that had been passed around all over the place:) Its great that someone actually put all of those things to paper. They are so true!!:) Good Job!:p __________________ 'cause I'm a redneck woman I ain't no high class broad I'm just a product of my raising I say, 'hey ya'll' and 'yee-haw' And I keep my Christmas lights on On my front porch all year long And I know all the words to every Charlie Daniels song So here's to all my sisters out there keeping it country Let me get a big 'hell yeah' from the redneck girls like me" ~Gretchen Wilson "Redneck Woman"
	[ Reply w/Quote ]


\| Write Us \| Help \| Sponsors \| Classifieds \| Employment \| Forums \| MarketPlace \| Calendar \| Headlines \| Announcements \| Weather \| More... \|

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode