Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: March 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Let's Do What We Do!

I need a Ray Lewis alarm clock to motivate me to go to work every day! How awesome would that be?

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Weekly Poop 3/28/12

Roost #44 Poop

· Dates to Remember:

· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @

· Tuesday, April 24 – HARRINGTON BUS TRIP. Cost is $20.00 per person which includes $15.00 free play, a lunch buffet, and your bus seat. The Bus departs Montego Bay (130^th street) at 8:30 am with a second stop at the Roses Store in Millsboro on Route 113. Bus departs Harrington at 3pm. Guests are welcome. To sign up, Email Paul and Trish at pwneal12@comcast.net or if no email available, call 302-436-9017. You will need to give Paul or Trish either your Harrington Player Card Number or your Birthday Date. Let them know where you want to be picked up, either at Montego Bay and 130^th Street, Ocean City or at Roses on Route 113 in Millsboro. Mail a check immediately after you sign up to 36977 Laws Points Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975. Check is made out to Raven Roost #44. You can also pay at the April meeting. Sign up early and spread the word for those who don’t have a computer.

· Saturday, April 28 – A Wine Tasting and Tour at Costa Ventosa ("Windy Coast") winery and vineyard in Whaleyville, MD from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and includes an opportunity to taste their 9 wines, a tasting glass, a full glass of your favorite wine and light snacks. Additional glasses can be purchased at the discounted price of $4 per glass. A 10% discount will be applied to all bottle purchases. There is a limit of 35 attendees, so sign up early. Sign up at the April meeting or call Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 or email tmaly818@mchsi.com to get on the list. The vineyard is located on the right side SR610 approximately 3 miles west of the intersection of SR610 and Rt. 113. Hope to see you there.

· May 31—June 3 – The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts Annual Convention. Ocean City’s longest running convention/parade celebrates its’ 46^th year. Join the fun at the Castle in the Sand and register early. Registration forms can be had here.

· Friday, June 1 – The 15^th Annual Ravens Roost #44 Scholarship Golf Tournament, Ocean Pines Country Club, 9am shotgun start. Price is $90 per golfer this year (cheap!) and includes continental breakfast and lunch, beer and soda and golfer participation gifts. Contact Marc Grimes @ 302.222.0159 or Don McMullen @ 443.388.2941 for more details. Go to our website for details and forms.

· Sunday, July 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic. Details soon.

· Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party. Details soon.

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 Jamison Hensley’s Blog here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

Local Poop

· Saturday – VFW Bull and Oyster Roast, 66^th Street Bayside. Lots of good food - Chincoteague salt oysters - pit beef - pit ham - oyster stew and much more. Tickets $25 each; $30 at door. Tickets on sale at Post or call 410 524 8196 to be put on list.

· Saturday & Sunday – Reach the Beach All Star Internationals, Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. American Cheer & Dance competitions. One of the largest all star & college events in the country. Located at the Convention Center on 40th Street on Saturday & Sunday, 8am - 10pm. Admission. info@acdaspirit.com. www.acdaspirit.com

Funny Poop

· A chicken and an egg are lying in bed.

The chicken is smoking a cigarette with a satisfied smile on its face.

The egg is frowning and looking a bit pissed off.

The egg mutters, to no one in particular, "Well, I guess we answered THAT question!"

Etcetera

· Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.

· Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

· 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

Friday, March 23, 2012

Ravens Roost Convention Competition?

What's going on here? I thought the Ravens were on our side. This seems to be in direct competition to The Council of Ravens Roosts Annual Convention (although it does look like they're going to watch the parade). This seems to be a money grab by the team by horning in on Ravens Roost territory. I thought the team was going to get more involved with the Ravens Roosts and the Convention. This doesn't sem to help at all. Am I off base here?

MAY 31 ‒ JUNE 3
OCEAN CITY, MD

This summer will mark the inaugural Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash, presented by Miller Lite, from May 31-June 3 in Ocean City, Md. Fans are welcomed to join Ravens players, Cheerleaders, Playmakers, Poe, talent from 98Rock and Miller Lite as they turn Ocean City into Ravenstown for the weekend.

Organized activities will include -- but are not limited to -- a family fun night at the Jolly Roger Amusement Park, the first edition of the Ocean City Purple Friday Caravan, live broadcasts with 98Rock, bar crawls, the Annual Ravens Roosts parade, a bonfire at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel and a 7-on-7 football tournament, presented by Under Armour.

Packages to join the Beach Bash weekend are available through multiple hotels and carry VIP benefits. Fans are encouraged to reserve their rooms quickly, as the short drive and reasonably priced rooms are likely to create an event sellout.

WEEKEND VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:

A VIP credential which grants you access to all of the Ravens weekend events including a bonfire, welcome party and more.

Clarion Resort Fountainbleau Hotel -- Official Beach Bash Headquarters

Providing you with a beach bag, cozies, 2 drink tickets, a commemorative Ravens/Clarion t-shirt and much more!

To reserve your Weekend VIP Package, please call 410-524-3535 or 1-800-638-2100.

View all participating hotels & book your weekend »

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Download Full Schedule with Addresses »

Thursday, May 31

6 am – 10 am: 98Rock Live Broadcast from Clarion Hotel
10 am - 3 pm: 98Rock’s Sarah Live Broadcast from Clarion Hotel
3 pm – 7 pm: Miller Lite Welcome Party at Seacrets, featuring 98Rock’s Stash broadcasting live(117 49th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842)
8 pm – 10 pm: Playmakers and Miller Lite Bar Visits:

8 - 8:30 pm: Harborside Bar and Grill (12841 South Harbor Road, Ocean City, MD 21842)
8:30 - 9 pm: West Ocean City Greene Turtle (9616 Stephen Decatur Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842)
9 - 9:30 pm: Pickles Pub (706 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842)
9:30 - 10 pm: Fish Tales (2207 Herring Way, Ocean City, MD 21842)

Friday, June 1 PURPLE FRIDAY!!

6 am – 10 am: 98Rock’s Morning Show’s Bacon & Beer at the Original Green Turtle presented by Miller Lite (11601 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842)
8 am – 3 pm: Purple Friday Caravan around Ocean City. Locations to be released at a later date
10 am - 3 pm: 98Rock’s Sarah Live Broadcast at Sunset Grille presented by Miller Lite (12933 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842)
2 pm - 5 pm: Miller Lite Bar Crawl with the Playmakers

2 - 3 pm: Bull on the Beach (17 94th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842)
3 - 4 pm: Dead Freddies Island Grill (105 64th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842)
4 - 5 pm De Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill (305 North 1st Street, Ocean City, MD 21842)

3 pm - 7 pm: 98Rock’s Stash Live Broadcast from Clarion Hotel
7 pm - 10 pm: Ravens Family Fun Night at Jolly Roger Amusement Park (30th Street)
7 pm - 12 am: 98Rock Live Broadcast at Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill presented by Miller Lite(5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842)

Saturday, June 2

10 am – 3 pm: Ravens 7on7 Football Tournament Presented by Under Armour High School

Flag Football Tournament at Steven Decatur High School

10 am - 12:30 pm: Ravens Roost Parade (19th St. & Baltimore Ave. to 26th St.)

Miller Lite watch Location at the Grand Hotel (2100 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842)

10 am - 4 pm: 98Rock’s Stash Live Broadcast from Clarion Hotel
Noon – 5 pm: Ravens Beach Bash Presented by Miller Lite at the Clarion Hotel

Volleyball
Miller Lite Beer Garden
Beach Games

Noon – 4 pm: Playmakers and Miller Lite Bar Visits:

12 - 12:45 pm: Pit & Pub (2706 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842)
1 - 1:45 pm Crab Bag (13005 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842)
2 - 2:45 pm Duffy’s Tavern (12923 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842)
3 - 3:45 pm Big Peckers Bar & Grille (7301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842)

7 pm – 10 pm: Beach bonfire at Clarion Hotel

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Weekly Poop 3/21/12

Roost #44 Poop

· Dates to Remember:

· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @

· Tuesday, April 24 – HARRINGTON BUS TRIP. Cost is $20.00 per person which includes $15.00 free play, a lunch buffet, and your bus seat. The Bus departs Montego Bay (130^th street) at 8:30 am with a second stop at the Roses Store in Millsboro on Route 113. Bus departs Harrington at 3pm. Guests are welcome. To sign up, Email Paul and Trish at pwneal12@comcast.net or if no email available, call 302-436-9017. You will need to give Paul or Trish either your Harrington Player Card Number or your Birthday Date. Mail a check immediately after you sign up to 36977 Laws Points Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975. Check is made out to Raven Roost #44. You can also pay at the April meeting. Sign up early and spread the word for those who don’t have a computer.

· Sunday, July 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic. Details soon.

· Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party. Details soon.

Ravens Poop

Local Poop

· Sunday – Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Concert, Community Church of Ocean Pines, Route 589. Admission at adult & student levels. Sunday, 3pm; pre-concert talk, 2pm. 888-846-8600. www.midatlanticsymphony.org

Funny Poop

· The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which one should have the present.

"Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to Mother? Who does everything she says?"

Five small voices answered in unison, "Okay, Dad. You get the toy."

· Duane rents an apartment in New York, and goes to the lobby to put his name on the group mailbox. While he is there, an attractive young lady comes out of the apartment next to the mailboxes wearing a robe. Duane smiles at the young lady and she strikes up a conversation with him.

As they talk, her robe slips open, and it's quite obvious that she has nothing on underneath. Poor Duane breaks out into a sweat trying to maintain eye contact. After a few minutes, she places her hand on his arm and says, 'Let's go in my apartment, I hear someone coming...'

He goes with her into the apartment, and after she closes the door, she leans against it allowing her robe to fall off completely. Being completely nude, she purrs at him, 'What would you say is my best feature?'

The flustered, embarrassed Duane stammers, clears his throat several times, and finally squeaks out, 'Oh, it's got to be your ears!'

She's astounded. 'Why my ears? Look at these breasts! They are full, don't sag, and they're 100 percent natural. My buns - they are firm and do not sag, and have no cellulite. Look at this skin, no blemishes or scars. Why in heaven's name would you say my ears are the best part of my body?'

Clearing his throat once again, Duane stammers, 'Outside when you said you heard someone coming? That was me.'

Etcetera

· Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.

· Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

· 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

Friday, March 16, 2012

Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Weekly Poop 3/14/12

Roost #44 Poop

· Dates to Remember:

· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @

· Saturday – St. Patrick’s Day Parade. From Jo Ann: “The St. Pat's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 17th, beginning at noon. We need people! We're going to wear t-shirts that have "2011--Ravens Sweep Stealers" on them and will carry brooms and dustpans. And please learn the words to the Ravens song. I hope to ask Frank to play that every 5th or 6th song. I need to get a count to order the shirts. Please call or e-mail me, with your shirt size. The more people we have, the better we look. Jo Ann.” Meet @ Beach Copy @ ?am. NO PARKING AVAILABLE @ BEACH COPY.

· Sunday, July 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Annual Summer Picnic. Details soon.

· Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party. Details soon.

Ravens Poop

Local Poop

· Friday, Saturday & Sunday – St. Patrick's Indoor Soccer Tournaments, Northside Park, 125th St. and the Bay. Great annual event that has grown larger over the past 20 years! Estimated attendance over 150 teams over four weekends. Please check schedule for age groups. Northside Park on 125th St. Registration, OC Recreation & Parks, Kim Kinsey or Lynda Brittingham, 410-250-0125. www.oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_&_Parks

· Saturday – St. Patty's Day 5K, Shenanigans Bar & Grill. Chris Klebe 443-497-4324, Charlie McClure 443-370-9202. www.octrirunning.com. info@octrirunning.com.

· Saturday – Ocean City Job Fair, Convention Center, 40th St and the Bay. Local businesses set up booths to meet prospective new employees. Bring your resumes and smiles as you look for your beach job. Chamber of Commerce, 410-213-0552.

· Saturday – St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival, 60th St. South to 45th St. Annual parade & festival celebrates the “wearin o’ the green.” 32nd anniversary of Maryland's second largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. An Ocean City tradition with entrants including marching bands, floats, law enforcement groups & more. Followed by entertainment, food & beverages available at festival. Saturday. Festival, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; parade at noon. Buck Mann, 410-289-6156. www.DelmarvaIrish.org.

· Saturday, April 14 – Ocean City MS Walk. Bill Cordwell has a team – Team Lilly. Go here to donate. Go here for more information.

Funny Poop

· An elderly couple was in church. The wife leaned over and whispered to her husband, "I just let out a long silent fart... what should I do?" The husband replied, "Replace the batteries in your hearing aid."

· An old retired sailor puts on his old uniform and goes down to the docks for old time’s sake. He hires a prostitute, takes her up to a room and goes at it as best as he can for a guy his age. After a couple of minutes he asks, "How am I doing?" The prostitute replies, "Well sailor, you're doing about three knots." "Three knots?" He asks. "What's that supposed to mean?" She says, "You're knot hard, you're knot in and you're knot getting your money back."

· The 98-year-old Mother Superior from Ireland was dying. The nuns gathered around her bed trying to make her last journey comfortable. They gave her some warm milk to drink but she refused.

Then one of the nuns took the glass back to the kitchen. Remembering a bottle of Irish whiskey received as a gift the previous Christmas, she opened and poured a generous amount into the warm milk.

Back at Mother Superior's bed, she held the glass to her lips. Mother drank a little, then a little more and before they knew it, she had drunk the whole glass down to the last drop.

"Mother," the nuns asked with earnest, "please give us some wisdom before you die."

She raised herself up in bed and with a pious look on her face said, "Don't sell that cow."

Etcetera

· Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.

· Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

· Life is short. Focus on the good.

· HAPPY PI DAY!

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

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Weekly Poop 3/7/12

Roost #44 Poop

· Dates to Remember:

· Tomorrow – Monthly Roost meeting, 7:30pm @ the Blue Ox. Remember to bring your money for your jersey!

· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @

· Saturday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade. From Jo Ann: “The St. Pat's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 17th, beginning at noon. We need people! We're going to wear t-shirts that have "2011--Ravens Sweep Stealers" on them and will carry brooms and dustpans. And please learn the words to the Ravens song. I hope to ask Frank to play that every 5th or 6th song. I need to get a count to order the shirts. Please call or e-mail me, with your shirt size. The more people we have, the better we look. Jo Ann.”

· The Roost 44 jerseys will be in for tomorrow’s meeting. If you ordered one, please bring a check made out to Ravens Roost 44 in the amount of $35.00 per jersey. There are a few extras that were ordered which may be purchased on a first come first served basis. If you like the way these look and want to order one (or several!!), we will be collecting names for the next order at the meeting as well.

Ravens Poop

Local Poop

· Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Home, Condo & Outdoor Show, Convention Center, 40th St and the Bay. Fresh ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing or building your home all under one roof. See what’s new, compare products & find bargains at your leisure! Artists will compliment the Home & Outdoor Show by showcasing their most creative unique craft and gift items, decor and accessories. Convention Center on 40th St. Friday: 12 noon - 6pm; Saturday: 10am - 6pm; Sunday: 10:30am - 3:30pm. Contact Mike Wicklein/Starr George. 410-213-8090. oceanpromotions@beachin.net. www.oceanpromotions.info.

· Saturday – AGEHR, Area III, Handbell Ringers Spring Festival Concert, Convention Center, 40th St. and the Bay. The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Area III gather for their spring festival, which culminates in a concert filling the ballroom with 350 ringers & beautiful music. Participants from all over the Mid-Atlantic. Registration required to participate in event; concert free & open to the public Saturday at 4:45 p.m. Convention Center on 40th St. Contact: Debbie Henning. www.areaiii.org

· Saturday, April 14 – Ocean City MS Walk. Bill Cordwell has a team – Team Lilly. Go here to donate. Go here for more information.

Funny Poop

· While out golfing with his wife a man slices his drive hard to the right. It lands so that there is a large barn between him and the green.

After much contemplation as to how to play the shot his wife suggests that they open the doors on both ends of the barn and then he can shoot straight through the barn.

He agrees and takes his shot. He misses the doorway and the ball bounces back hitting his wife in the head and killing her.

Several years later the man is back playing the same course with a buddy and makes exactly the same shot.

His buddy also suggests that he open the barn doors and shoot through.

The man says to his buddy, "No, last time a tried that shot I ended up with a double bogey on this hole!"

Etcetera

· Got poop? Let me know! I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it. Your input is appreciated.

· Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

· 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