Comments on Silver Spring, Singular: Friday News 'N Notes

Four Corners and Woodmoor are in 20901, but the pa...

2009-04-06T08:29:00.000-05:00

Four Corners and Woodmoor are in 20901, but the part of 20901 that I live in wouldn't be considered either of those.

Wouldn't 20901 be Woodmoor or Four Corners? I don'...

2009-04-06T08:27:00.000-05:00

Wouldn't 20901 be Woodmoor or Four Corners? I don't know the history of that area - but I bet there were previous names for it.

Well, as a resident of 20901 and of a neighborhood...

2009-03-11T18:51:00.000-05:00

Well, as a resident of 20901 and of a neighborhood that only goes by "Silver Spring", I can't go along with that particular plan..

Mike - I think that SS should be defined as the 20...

2009-03-11T18:17:00.000-05:00

Mike - I think that SS should be defined as the 20910 zip code - anything outside that usually has its own neighborhood name to go with their postal code already and could go by that.

We got take out from the General Store last week (...

2009-03-09T09:45:00.000-05:00

We got take out from the General Store last week (they were seating people, but we wanted a quick meal). Food was good and reasonable, and they seemed to be doing good business. Also, they have Moxie.

As Michael Scott says, "go into Burlington Coat Fa...

2009-03-06T22:59:00.000-05:00

As Michael Scott says, "go into Burlington Coat Factory with $600, and you are LITERALLY a king"

The SSINO moniker prompted this: From time to time...

2009-03-06T20:03:00.000-05:00

The SSINO moniker prompted this: From time to time, people debate the boundaries of
Silver Spring would be if we defined it for the purpose of, say, incorporation.

Where would you draw the line? Which neighborhoods would be in, which out? We've seen some of Sligo's "outs" (with which I would agree).

Discuss. :-)

SSINO = Silver Spring In Name OnlyBasically an are...

2009-03-06T16:36:00.000-05:00

SSINO = Silver Spring In Name Only

Basically an area away from downtown that technically has a Silver Spring address but is commonly known locally as something else.

Examples: Colesville, Aspen Hill, White Oak, Langley Park, etc.

Nothing against them, but it seems that when something bad happens there, the headline will read something like "Murder in Silver Spring", which always leads people to believe that the downtown area and nearby environs are more dangerous than they really are.

I'm a customer and fan of the Upscale Pharmacy--th...

2009-03-06T14:58:00.000-05:00

I'm a customer and fan of the Upscale Pharmacy--though I gotta agree it's kind of an unfortunate name for these times. The owners are great, and the service is warm and personal. I don't know about the off-the-shelf items, but prescriptions cost the same as at CVS. Of course, the best part is you AVOID CVS!

I was all like, "Hey, that Greek Village restauran...

2009-03-06T13:48:00.000-05:00

I was all like, "Hey, that Greek Village restaurant looks just like the old Ertters, man!" and then I saw the explanation.

SSINO? Springular, you really need a glossary on your webpage for us central county hicks.

Hot dogs?

Burlington Coat Factory?

Hey, do they still sell dog fur coats? If so, I have a crazy beagle to unload on their supply chain buyers.

Just kidding. I love my little cur.

Sad story about the deer, as it ended up being eut...

2009-03-06T13:46:00.000-05:00

Sad story about the deer, as it ended up being euthanized. People must not let their dogs run wild.

Say Sligo, didja know that Upscale Pharmacy has opened up adjacent to Whole Foods? I haven't stopped in their yet, but I find it hard to justify spending money in a place whose name all but screams, "High Prices!"