Weekly Poop 7/18/12

Roost #44 Poop

·         Dates to Remember:

·         Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ Mermaid Cove, Lighthouse Rd. (Rt. 54) in Selbyville.

·         Sunday – Summer Raft-ups.  Admiral Bill Cordwell, of the RR44 Navy has selected the dates for the fleet exercises:

§  Sunday, July 22

§  Sunday, August 26

§  Saturday, September 22

Meeting time and location will be announced later.  You can sign up at the monthly meeting or contact Bill at billycords558@gmail.com or 443-669-4129.

·         Saturday, October 27 – Ravens Roost #44 Crab Feast.  Details soon.

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

·         Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

·         Roost Apparel: If you missed out on the last order of Ravens Roost 44 jerseys and you want one in time for the season, please see Maggie at the next meeting and get your name on the list for the next order.  Don't need to pay for them until they are delivered to you, but snooze and you will lose because this will be the last order before the season begins!  Also: Maggie is still taking orders for the new Raven Roost 44 "character shirts" with the Ox, Turtle and Raven on the beach on the back of the shirt.  They come in tanks and short sleeve styles.  New colors for the guys and v-necks for the ladies!  They are perfect for wearing around town this summer and sporting your "Ravenesque" spirit!  Tanks $12, Short sleeve T's $15.  Maggie needs 75 orders to get a run made and so far have 30 orders, so please put your name on the list so we can get those shirts too.  Finally, there are still "old style" T's left (Property of Ravens Roost 44) as well as sweatshirts that have languished in Maggie's garage for too long!  Get 'em while they last at the next meeting:  Short sleeve T's for $5!  Long sleeve T's for $10!  Sweatshirts for $20!  A variety of sizes and colors (ash grey, purple and black).  How can you say no??!!"

·         ROAD TRIP 2012-KANSAS CITY, MO – Our road trip this year will be Kansas City, MO-The Cue (as is barbeque) Capital of the World.  The game is on 10/7.  Mike finally received the booking contract signed by the hotel rep.  You can now call in to reserve your rooms.  You will need your credit card to reserve your room.  Their hours for reservations are 8:30am to 5 pm.  Call or contact Mike for further details at 410.250.3020 or at montegomike@verizon.net.

·         From the Council, courtesy of Sue Draper, three events that may be of interest to Roost members

§  Children's Cancer Walk

§  Haloti Ngata luau

§  Rocking Ravens Weekend at the Castle in the Sand

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. 

·         Looking for an Orioles Blog?  Go to Britt’s Bird Watch for the latest Orioles news!

Local Poop

·         Today – Free Concerts on the Beach, On the Beach at North Division Street.

Live Tonight: Rising Sun Reggae Band

Free, live entertainment every Wednesday, 8:00pm - 9:30pm from July 11 - August 29 (except August 1).  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 8:00 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.

·         Today – Free Movies on the Beach - 117th St. on the beach at the Carousel Resort Hotel.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 18: Adventures of Tin Tin

o   July 25: the Muppets

o   August 1: Soul Surfer

o   August 8: Jack & Jill

o   August 15: Dolphin Tale

o   August 22: Hugo

o   August 29: The Zookeeper

For more information, call 410-524-1000.

·         Tomorrow – Arts on the Docks, Ocean City Fishing Center.  Come to the Ocean City Fishing Center marina to see local artists showcase their works.  For more information, call 410-213-1121.

·         Tomorrow – Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Live Concert, S. Division St. & the Bay.  Every Thursday night in July and August from 7pm - 9pm.  Watch the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City!  Sunset Park is located along South Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and the Bay in downtown Ocean City.

All concert admissions and parking are free and open to the public.  Beverages, including beer, are available for purchase by the Ocean City Recreation Boosters.  All proceeds are used for youth programs in Ocean City.
Please bring your own chair.
Concert Schedule:
July 19: Pat O'Brennan Trio (Irish Band)
July 26: Kevin Poole (Acoustic Guitar)
August 2: Semiblind (Rock)
August 9: Allyson Taylor (Soulful R&B and Rock)
August 16: Randy Lee Ashcraft (Beach Country)
August 23: Rob Fahey and the Pieces (Rock)
August 30: Lauren Glick Band (Blues-Rock)
For more information, 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.

·         Tomorrow – Free Movies on the Beach - 91st St. on the beach at the Princess Royale Hotel.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 19: The Zookeeper

o   July 26: Cars 2

o   August 2: The Muppets

o   August 9: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

o   August 16: How To Train Your Dragon

o   August 23: The Adventures of Tin Tin

o   August 30: Hugo

For more information, call 1-800-476-9253.

·         Tomorrow – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Opera Delaware, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  “Opera, Operetta, and Broadway” is a program of everyone’s favorite selections by Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi from the opera stage, in addition to many delightful songs from traditional Viennese operetta and the American musical theater.  The program will be presented by OperaDelaware, featuring four soloists who have recently appeared in major roles with the company.  Accompanying the singers and introducing the selections will be OperaDelaware’s Music Director, Jeffrey Miller.  Free!

·         Friday – Free Movies on the Beach - On the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 20: UP

o   July 23: Cars 2

o   July 27: Tangled

o   July 30: The Smurfs

o   August 3: Winnie the Pooh

o   August 6: Princess and the Frog

o   August 10: The Muppets

For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Friday – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – John Tesh: Big Band Live!, 8:00pm - 10:00pm  *Special Concert Event*  Twenty five years and 50 plus recordings into his multi-faceted, ever-evolving musical career, John Tesh is finally ready to swing—not metaphorically as in the cliché “for the fences,” but literally.  On his new Big Band collection and accompanying public television special distributed by APT titled “John Tesh Big Band Live!”, the keyboardist fronts a full blown ensemble and horn section playing Great American Songbook classics.  The projects mark an all-time first for the lifelong musician—letting his lead vocals shine front and center.  For the four-time Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee, these projects are unique creative departures from his rich history as a composer and performer of “sports music,” new age, contemporary jazz and inspirational works.  Tesh’s highly successful and varied career path includes a 10-year run as anchor on Entertainment Tonight, six hit public television specials, including his landmark Live At Red Rocks in 1994, a string of #1 radio hits, his popular nationally syndicated radio show “Intelligence For Your Life” in which he has 14.5 million listeners.  A self-proclaimed school “band geek” playing trumpet in marching and jazz bands in junior high and high school, Tesh was proficient on the horn and piano from the age of six.  This is a general admission performance.  Please bring your own chair. $35.  A handling fee will be applied to all ticket purchases.  Due to an expected high attendance for this event, large items such as coolers, blankets, umbrellas, picnic baskets, and folding tables will not be permitted inside the venue.

·         Saturday (morning) – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – KidSinger Jim, 10:00am - 12:00pm.  “Zoo In My Room” tells the story of a singing farmer and his family of barnyard animals that is grown through adoption.  Lessons are learned, fears are overcome, songs are sung, and a good time is had by all.  After the animals take their nap, KidSinger Jim grabs his cowboy guitar and closes out the show with a “hoe-down” dance party.  Yee-haw!  Free!

·         Saturday – At the Freeman Stage at Bayside – Hotel California - Eagles Tribute, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  By blending their extraordinary vocal and musical talents, Hotel California faithfully and accurately reproduce the sound of The Eagles studio recordings while recreating a classic sound which undeniably transcends the boundaries of Rock, R&B, and Country.  This highly respected presentation delivers a modern, action packed, fully produced performance that brings this timeless music into the new millennium.  $10* • Kids are free! *A handling fee will be applied to all ticket purchases.  Due to an expected high attendance for this event, large items such as coolers, blankets, umbrellas, picnic baskets, and folding tables will not be permitted inside the venue.

·         Sunday – Beach Lights Spectacular, On the Beach at North Division St.  Beach Lights Spectacular is a new, exciting show featuring lasers, lights and special effects displayed on a giant 5-story beach ball choreographed to action-packed music.  Beach Lights Spectacular will be lighting up Ocean City three times a night every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day!  Show times are 9:30pm, 10:00pm and 10:30pm.

·         Sunday – Sundaes in the Park - Free Concert and Family Entertainment, Northside Park.  Free Live Entertainment For Adults & Kids.

o   Tonight's Entertainment:
- Live Band: The Groove Train (70's Disco)
- For the Kids: Uncle Pete with 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 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  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).

·         Monday thru Saturday – Free Family Programs, Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum.  Located at the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum at the south end of the Boardwalk.  Every Monday through Saturday from Mid-July through end of August.  Gather outside the Ocean City Lifesaving Station Museum for fun facts and topics.  A different subject is discussed each day.  Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying and all about sharks.

·         Monday – Free Movies on the Beach - 27th St. on the Beach at 27th St.  Enjoy a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector.  Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge.  Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Summer Movie Schedule:

o   July 23: Cars 2

o   July 27: Tangled

o   July 30: The Smurfs

o   August 3: Winnie the Pooh

o   August 6: Princess and the Frog

o   August 10: The Muppets

For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

·         Tuesday – Family Beach Olympics, on the Beach at 27th St.  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 – Beach Fireworks, On the Beach at North Division St.  Beach Fireworks Display is an amazing fireworks show choreographed to music.  This event will take place every Tuesday night starting May 29, 2012 at 10:30 on the beach at North Division Street in downtown Ocean City.  The shows will run through the entire summer.
The final fireworks show will be Sunday (not Tuesday), September 2nd and will be part of the 10:30pm Beach Lights Spectacular Show.  This will be the grand finale of the summer.

Funny Poop

·         Joe grew up in a small town, then moved away to attend college and law school.  He decided to come back to the small town because he could be a big man in this small town.  He really wanted to impress everyone.

He opened his new law office, but business was very slow at first.  One day, he saw a man coming up the sidewalk.  He decided to make a big impression on this new client when he arrived.

As the man came to the door, Joe picked up the phone.  He motioned the man in, all the while talking...

"No.  Absolutely not.  You tell those clowns in New York that I won't settle this case for less than one million..."

"Yes.  The Appeals Court has agreed to hear that case next week.  I'll be handling the primary argument and the other members of my team will provide support..."

"Okay. Tell the DA that I'll meet with him next week to discuss the details..."

This sort of thing went on for almost 5 minutes.  All the while the man sat patiently as Joe rattled instructions.

Finally, Joe put down the phone and turned to the man.

"I'm sorry for the delay, but as you can see, I'm very busy.  What can I do for you?"

The man replied "I'm from the phone company...I came to hook up your phone."

·         The Laws Of Golf
LAW 1: No matter how bad your last shot was, the worst is yet to come.  This law does not expire on the 18th hole, since it has the supernatural tendency to extend over the course of a tournament, a summer and, eventually, a lifetime.
LAW 2: Your best round of golf will be followed almost immediately by your worst round ever.  The probability of the latter increases with the number of people you tell about the former.
LAW 3: Brand new golf balls are water-magnetic.  Though this cannot be proven in the lab, it is a known fact that the more expensive the golf ball, the greater its attraction to water.
LAW 4: Golf balls never bounce off of trees back into play.  If one does, the tree is breaking a law of the universe and should be cut down.
LAW 5: No matter what causes a golfer to muff a shot, all his playing partners must solemnly chant "You looked up," or invoke the wrath of the universe.
LAW 6: The higher a golfer's handicap, the more qualified he deems himself as an instructor.
LAW 7: Every par-three hole in the world has a secret desire to humiliate golfers.  The shorter the hole, the greater its desire.
LAW 8: Topping a 3-iron is the most painful torture known to man.
LAW 9: Palm trees eat golf balls.
LAW 10: Sand is alive.  If it isn't, how do you explain the way it works against you?
LAW 11: Golf carts always run out of juice at the farthest point from the clubhouse.
LAW 12: A golfer hitting into your group will always be bigger than anyone in your group.  Likewise, a group you accidentally hit into will consist of a football player, a professional wrestler, a convicted murderer and an IRS agent -- or some similar combination.
LAW 13: All 3-woods are demon-possessed.
LAW 14: Golf balls from the same "sleeve" tend to follow one another, particularly out of bounds or into the water (See Law three).
LAW 15: A severe slice is a thing of awesome power and beauty.
LAW 16: "Nice lag" can usually be translated to "lousy putt."  Similarly, "tough break" can usually be translated "way to miss an easy one, sucker."
LAW 17: The person you would most hate to lose to will always be the one who beats you.
LAW 18: The last three holes of a round will automatically adjust your score to what it really should be.
LAW 19: Golf should be given up at least twice per month.
LAW 20: All vows taken on a golf course shall be valid only until the sunset.

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.

·         Hope everyone had a great time at the picnic.  I know I did!

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