What's with this St. Taminard?

Ever since a Times Picayunne article, which I believe coined the phrase St. Taminard (because of the large influx of St. Bernard residents moving into our area), a grass roots movement is seemingly taking place to make this "nickname" stick. Recently a restaurant opened in Covington, whose name I will not promote, which encapsulates the entire theme of the 9th ward and St. Bernard (attempting to find a "niche" among locals) for dining that advertise the "nickname" St. Taminard on the tee shirts the staff wears and blazened across the menus. Menu items are named for 9th ward and St. Bernard colloqual phrases and "buzz words". I have also seen bumper stickers on autos around town with cutouts of pine trees and shrimp boots on the decal and the slogan "welcome to St. Taminard" proudly displayed.

I was born and raised in the 9th ward (St. Claude Ave.) so I have no prejudice against the people who have recently become our neighbors. In fact, many of my real estate clients are St. Bernard transplants, and they are truly great people that I welcome with open arms into our little "hamlet" on the Northshore; however, there are some who seem to take offense to our parish being referred to as any anything else but St. Tammany. I know it's all in fun but to some folks it seems to erk them a lot.

What do you think? What are your feelings on this topic? Your comments are always welcome! Make sure to visit my website at http://www.alan-realtor.com for the latest and greatest info on real estate. SeeYou....