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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.
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.
