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Yes I'm an MPD, But who's
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So what IS there in Mechanicsville?
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yes parks. like John V. Baggett Park - where Moneta Strickland was recently randomly murdered. But don't worry too much, they found the killer. UPDATE: Police ask for Public
That was a rare for here. She's from San Diego. Murders occur with greater frequency in San Diego.
yes, that is true, but when compared to where I lived last in PA, the county is still huge!!!
Sweet 16
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La Plata is nice because it has a small town feel, yet straddles a main east coast (non-interstate) highway. There are a few nice, locally owned restaurants, several chain restaurants and fast food. We have Walmart, Target and Lowe's, but the mall and other "big box" stores are up the road in Waldorf. We are the Charles County seat so we have both the county and town government (and associated taxes), plus town, county and state police barracks all in the same area. During the summer they have free concerts on the lawn of the town hall and there's a farmers market behind the courthouse twice a week. The hospital is in the center of town and it's closer to DC than locations in St. Mary's County but further from the base, although I have to say that was one of the most peaceful commutes I've ever had. It's about an hour from La Plata to the base and driving through Amish country and down Route 5/235 is easy until you hit base traffic in California, but not nearly as much traffic as commuting in Northern VA or into DC.
From Mechanicsville it's a half hour drive to Colonial Beach, gramps.
NorthBeachPerso
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Uhh...how many tables are there in most coffee shops? Most Starbucks have around 5-10. What do you consider a "real" coffee shop? Does it have to be in the middle of a massive bookstore and have 20+ tables?
Like NorthBeachPerso said, technically there's only 1 incorporated town in St Mary's county. I'd still call Mechanicsville a town, just as I'd call California or Lexington Park a town, but they're not official townships.
Christy
b*tch rocket
I LOVE living in Mechanicsville. I have been there since 1999 and it has been great. I sometimes have to go to DC for work and it is so much nicer commuting there from Mechanicsville than Lexington Park. Also if you want to do things in DC, Annapolis, or Baltimore, the drive isn't as far. I drove up to National Harbor for the weekend and it took about 30-40 minutes to get there. Easy peasy.
I, personally, prefer to be a bit more rural. I could not stand dealing with all of the people in Waldorf, La Plata, or Lexington Park on a daily basis. I think Mechanicsville is a great central location and a good middle point for you and your husband.
I, personally, prefer to be a bit more rural. I could not stand dealing with all of the people in Waldorf, La Plata, or Lexington Park on a daily basis. I think Mechanicsville is a great central location and a good middle point for you and your husband.
tipsymcgee
Active Member
It's 30.76 miles from the Wicomico Clubhouse to Colonial Beach. If you can drive 60mph from there up 234, across 301 bridge and through lights in Dahlgren/King George, good for you. It's not really probable, though.
did you mean Golden Beach?
Hell, it can take a half hour to simply cross the Potomac.
Don't worry about crime in Southern Maryland. It is not that common, although I know there will be people who disagree with me. But I'm from Philly where you are surrounded by crime wherever you live!
That is one of the big pluses of living in Southern Maryland. Lower crime rates!
Uhh...how many tables are there in most coffee shops? Most Starbucks have around 5-10. What do you consider a "real" coffee shop? Does it have to be in the middle of a massive bookstore and have 20+ tables?
Like NorthBeachPerso said, technically there's only 1 incorporated town in St Mary's county. I'd still call Mechanicsville a town, just as I'd call California or Lexington Park a town, but they're not official townships.
yes, that would be a dream come true, to have a massive bookstore and have 20 tables!!!!
Speaking of bookstores, do you know how many there are in St. Mary's county? We have none way up here in the Northern part of the county-we have to travel to Waldorf. Just curious...we used to go down to a bookstore in the Calif/hollywood area, but that one closed years ago. (Can't remember the name of the bookstore.)
yes, that would be a dream come true, to have a massive bookstore and have 20 tables!!!!
Speaking of bookstores, do you know how many there are in St. Mary's county? We have none way up here in the Northern part of the county-we have to travel to Waldorf. Just curious...we used to go down to a bookstore in the Calif/hollywood area, but that one closed years ago. (Can't remember the name of the bookstore.)
Bay Books at Wildewood Shopping Center. It was a nice store. I know the owner. He was bummed about having to close it.
He flat couldn't compete against Amazon and e-books. Evolve or die.
No offense, Mudpuddle, but anyone who pines away for a b&m bookstore needs to be welcomed into the 21st century. Plus they can't make money with people sitting around reading the books - you have to actually buy something.
Exactly.
mamatutu
mama to two
Yes, it was. Sometimes, things just click; it is stars in the right alignment, a universe thing, or something. Don't be jealous. I might decide to 'like' you, too. I still think that NurseSherri will be happy here. How could she not be!
Don't move here!!!!
My wife and I getting here late last year put the county over capacity, and it has only gotten worse.
My wife and I getting here late last year put the county over capacity, and it has only gotten worse.