Roost #44 Poop
· Dates to Remember:
· Friday – Water Conservation Society Meeting @
· September 15 – Get Ready to Bring Some Money Home! The Raven Roost Bus trip to the Harrington Casino is scheduled for Thursday, September 15th, 2011. Cost is $20.OO per person which includes $15.00 free play, a lunch buffet, and your bus seat. The 56 passenger bus departs Montego Bay (130th street) at 8:30 am with a second stop at the Millsboro’s Roses store on Route 113. Bus departs Harrington at 4pm. Sign up begins at the August 11th meeting. To sign up, you will need to use either your Harrington Player Card Number or your Birthday Date. Ravens’ Guests are welcome. After August 14th, your Point of Contact is Paul and Trish Neal (H# 302 436-9017).
· October 21 thru 25, 2011 – Trip to Jacksonville, FL to see the Ravens take on the Jaguars. Rooms have been reserved @ the Crown Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. Mike received an email from Karen Howe, the sales manager of the Crown Plaza in Jacksonville, stating that the rate for the weekend of the road trip is now $149 a night for any new group bookings. At the moment they will still honor our $99 a night rate if the reservation is booked under our block of rooms. You must contact Mike first in order to make your reservation. Mike will then notify Karen so you can make your reservation.
The package, excluding the hotel and travel expenses, will also include a 3-hour tailgate party, the water taxi ride to the tailgate party (you will have to pay for the ride back), a tee shirt and a koozie. The total cost will be between $125 and $140 a person depending on the seats Mike purchases from the Jaguars. If you do not want the package then you will have to purchase your own game day tickets. Unlike years past this will not be an al la carte trip.
· Forthcoming Summer 2011: Boat Raft Ups – August 28.
Other events in the planning stages for Late Summer and the Fall are a Crab Feast, Oyster Roast, Bowling Party, Miniature Golf Tournament, Swim Party, Halloween Party, Bus Trip to Harrington/Atlantic City and our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 17th at the Cove.
· Jack Sipes has his bus seat for sale for the opening game against the Steelers. Contact Jack @ jjsipes@yahoo.com.
Ravens Poop
· Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here. It’s getting to the point where I can hardly stand ESPN, but I do go James Walker’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.
· Welcome back Casey Rabach! Not to be confused with Casey Ryback. That would be awesome though!
· Tonight – Free Movie on the Beach, 118th St. on the Beach at Carousel Resort Hotel. View a free general audience movie with the beach as your theater on our 16 ft screen. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Tonight's Feature: “The Sorcerer's Apprentice" – show time 8:30 pm, rain or shine.
· Tonight – Free Concerts on the Beach. Live Tonight: N.O.M.A.D. (Hard Rockin' Modern Country). Free, live entertainment every Wednesday, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm from July 13 - August 24 (except July 27). Enjoy tribute bands and local favorites. Treat yourself to a collection of summer beach music, watch the sun set, view the sparkling blue ocean and dance by moonlight. There is no better setting for relaxing than Concerts on the Beach. The beach beat will have your hands clapping and your toes tapping to the variety of entertainment from 8 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening. For more information about Concerts on the Beach, call the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125. Entertainment subject to change without notice.
· Tomorrow – Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Concerts. Bring a chair! Ocean City's downtown bayside park hosts a night of entertainment and a series of free concerts. Come enjoy an evening beside the bay. For more information, call 1-800-626-2326. Located at Sunset Park on South Division Street and the Bay every Thursday from July 7 through August 25 from 7pm - 9pm. Tonight’s Entertainment: Flashback to the Beatles.
· Tomorrow – Free Movie on the Beach, 91st St. on the Beach at Princess Royale Hotel. View a free general audience movie with the beach as your theater on our 16 ft screen. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Tonight's Feature: " Toy Story 3" – show time 8:30 pm, rain or shine.
· Tomorrow – At the Freeman Stage @ Bayside – The Winter's Tale : Shakespearean Theatre, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Enjoy The Delaware Shakespeare Festival’s performance of the beautiful, lesser-known romance, The Winter’s Tale. The play tells the story of a suspicious king who wrongly accuses his queen of high treason. FREE for all.
· Friday – Free Movie on the Beach, 27th St. on the Beach. View a free general audience movie with the beach as your theater on our 16 ft screen. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Tonight's Feature: “Secretariat” – show time 8:30 pm, weather permitting.
· Friday – At the Freeman Stage @ Bayside – Broadway Sensation Ted Keegan, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. He starred as the Phantom in the Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera as well as the national tour. Now this national sensation brings his talents to the beach. $10 per person. Kids 18 and under are free.
· Friday thru Sunday – Annual Berlin Sidewalk Sale. If you are looking for good bargains, you do not want to miss Berlin's Annual Sidewalk Sale. For three days, businesses in downtown Berlin move their merchandise to the sidewalks and offer tremendous discounts. Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10am - 5pm and Sunday, 11am - 5pm. For more information, contact Debbie Frene at 410-641-2998.
· Saturday – Kids Crab Round-up. Fun morning of crabbing & learning about the Maryland Blue Crab. Open to all children 12 years of age & younger accompanied by an adult. Free event. Saturday 9 am - 12 noon on the Lagoon Dock at Northside Park, 125th Street & Bay. For more information, contact Bob Gilmore with Ocean City Parrotheads at opbobgil@aol.com.
· Saturday – Blessing of the Combines. Celebration of local farming & rural life with petting barnyard, parade of combines & tractors, food vendors and a tractor pull. Saturday, 11am - 4pm in Downtown Snow Hill. For more information, contact Kathy Fisher at 410-632-3838 or kfisher44@verizon.net.
· Saturday – At the Freeman Stage @ Bayside – "Feet Don't Fail Me Now!" High energy tap and funk dance, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. In Rhythmic Circus’ groundbreaking production, "Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!", the company showcases their technical capacity as dancers and explores rhythm through percussive dance as it plays off a wide array of musical genres spanning from Minneapolis funk to salsa. $10 per person. Kids 18 and under are free.
· Sunday – Sundaes in the Park – Free Concert and Family Entertainment. Tonight's Entertainment:
- Live Band: Salisbury Community Band
- For the Kids: Uncle Petewith Kids (Interactive musical celebration)
Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs to Northside Park, located at 127th Street and the Bay for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment. The lineup of entertainers this season will make you stand and cheer, however, the spotlight will be on you creating your own ice cream sundae with delicious toppings. Sundaes in the Park is a family concert series offered Sunday evening in July and August from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For a small fee enjoy your own ice cream sundae creation as you listen to your musical favorites and watch the sunset over the beautiful Assawoman Bay. 1-800-OC-OCEAN (1-800-626-2326)
· Sunday – Radio Disney "Sizzlin' Summer of Stars" Concert Series, 6 pm – 8 pm. Free concert and meet-and-greet with a Radio Disney Artist (artists can only meet with as many fans as time allows). On the beach at North Division Street in Downtown Ocean City.
· Monday – Free Movie on the Beach, 27th St. on the Beach. View a free general audience movie with the beach as your theater on our 16 ft screen. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Tonight's Feature: "Princess and the Frog" – show time 8:30 pm, weather permitting.
· Monday thru Friday – White Marlin Open. World’s largest billfish tournament. Thousands watch fish weigh-ins Monday through Friday from 4 - 9 pm. $3 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. Located at Harbour Island Marina on 14th St. and the bay. For more information, call Jim Motsko, 410-289-9229.
· Tuesday – Family Beach Olympics. Enjoy fun on the beach! Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.
· Tuesday – At the Freeman Stage @ Bayside – The B-52s, 7:00pm - 10:00pm. It has been said that the B-52s are as quintessentially American as the Beach Boys. And 25 years and over 20 million albums into their career, the B-52s remain among the most beloved rock stars ever. Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now! Get ready for a rockin' night under the stars! There is a 10 ticket per person limit, with only 2,000 tickets being available for this special concert event, which is the first of its kind for The Freeman Stage. No need to bring chairs for this event...seating will be provided. Since seating is assigned, no coolers, strollers, umbrellas or anything else that may hinder seating or views will be allowed inside the venue. All sales are final. Refunds will only be available if the performance is cancelled. JUST ANNOUNCED! Local favorite band Love Seed Mama Jump will be opening for The B-52s!
Funny Poop
· A Scotsman moves to Chicago and attends his first baseball game. The first batter approaches the batters' box, takes a few swings and then hits a double. Everyone is on their feet screaming "Run!" The next batter hits a single. The Scotsman listens as the crowd again cheers "RUN! RUN!" The Scotsman is enjoying the game and begins screaming with the fans. The fifth batter comes up and four balls go by. The Umpire calls "Walk!" The batter starts his slow trot to first base. The Scot stands up and screams "Run, ye lazy bastard, RRUNN!" The people around him begin laughing. Embarrassed, the Scot sits back down, a friendly fan notes the man's embarrassment, leans over and explains "He's got four balls – he has a walk". The Scot stands up and screams "Walk with pride, Laddie! Walk with pride!!!"
· A doctor, a lawyer, a little boy, and a priest were out for a Sunday afternoon flight on a small private plane. Suddenly, the plane developed engine trouble. In spite of the best efforts of the pilot, the plane started to go down. Finally, the pilot grabbed a parachute, yelled to the passengers that they had better jump, and then he bailed out. Unfortunately, there were only three parachutes remaining. The doctor grabbed one and said "I'm a doctor, I save lives, so I must live," and jumped out. The lawyer then said, "I'm a lawyer and lawyers are the smartest people in the world. I deserve to live." He also grabbed a parachute and jumped. The priest looked at the little boy and said, "My son, I've lived a long and full life. You are young and have your whole life ahead of you. Take the last parachute and live in peace." The little boy handed the parachute back to the priest and said, "Not to worry, Father. One of the "smartest men in the world" just went skydiving with my back pack."
Etcetera
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· Life is short. Focus on the good.
Frank
Baltimore Ravens, let’s go
And put that ball across the line
So fly with talons spread wide
Go in and strike with Ravens pride
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Ravens dark wings take flight
Dive in and show them your might
For Baltimore and Maryland
You will fly on to victory
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