Friday, November 30, 2012
Cartoon Joe Rally Speech
This is too funny. Go to http://screen.yahoo.com/sports-friends-ray-rice-joe-000000700.html to watch the video.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Golfers...
THE
MOST ANNOYING GOLF PARTNERS
The only thing worse than playing with one of these guys is BEING one of these guys...
The only thing worse than playing with one of these guys is BEING one of these guys...
UNSOLICITED
SWING ADVICE GUY
Defining characteristics: Knows exactly how to fix your swing even though you didn't ask. Employs a vast array of swing jargon that only confuses you further. Favourite expression "Wait, try this!"
Defining characteristics: Knows exactly how to fix your swing even though you didn't ask. Employs a vast array of swing jargon that only confuses you further. Favourite expression "Wait, try this!"
THE
HUMAN RAIN DELAY
Defining characteristics: Thinks he is honouring spirit of the game by never picking up. Not in the spirit of the game: dragging his foursome through a three-and-a-half hour front nine. Favourite expression "Put me down for a 10".
Defining characteristics: Thinks he is honouring spirit of the game by never picking up. Not in the spirit of the game: dragging his foursome through a three-and-a-half hour front nine. Favourite expression "Put me down for a 10".
CELL
PHONE GUY
Defining characteristics: Considers golf course an extension of his office, home, therapist's couch, etc. Has perfected the balancing-phone-on-the shoulder wedge shot. Favourite expression: "You guys hit. I gotta take this".
Defining characteristics: Considers golf course an extension of his office, home, therapist's couch, etc. Has perfected the balancing-phone-on-the shoulder wedge shot. Favourite expression: "You guys hit. I gotta take this".
THE
CART GIRL SCHMOOZER
Defining characteristics: Convinced he's got a shot with the cart girl. Would be crushed to learn she offered the same flirty laugh and bag of nuts to foursome of geeks up ahead. Favourite expression: "We'll take four beers and one more smile, darlin'".
Defining characteristics: Convinced he's got a shot with the cart girl. Would be crushed to learn she offered the same flirty laugh and bag of nuts to foursome of geeks up ahead. Favourite expression: "We'll take four beers and one more smile, darlin'".
THE
PARKING LOT PRO
Defining characteristics: Colour-coordinated outfit, matching logos and oversized tour bag suggest he's played professionally. Topped drive off the first tee suggests otherwise. Favourite expression: "These are the same shoes Tiger wears".
Defining characteristics: Colour-coordinated outfit, matching logos and oversized tour bag suggest he's played professionally. Topped drive off the first tee suggests otherwise. Favourite expression: "These are the same shoes Tiger wears".
THE
AIR COUNTER
Defining characteristics: Can't remember his score without reliving every shot in detail. Favourite expression: "One in the pond, two drop, three back in the pond. Four I had that funky lie in the bunker and left it in the bunker"...
Defining characteristics: Can't remember his score without reliving every shot in detail. Favourite expression: "One in the pond, two drop, three back in the pond. Four I had that funky lie in the bunker and left it in the bunker"...
THE
FRAT BOY
Defining characteristics: Unable to fathom a round of golf without a steady stream of adult beverages. Idea of restraint is to hold off drinking... until the second hole. Favourite expression: "A few beers will loosen up that swing!"
Defining characteristics: Unable to fathom a round of golf without a steady stream of adult beverages. Idea of restraint is to hold off drinking... until the second hole. Favourite expression: "A few beers will loosen up that swing!"
CIGAR
GUY
Defining characteristics: The easiest golfer to locate on the course thanks to waft of smoke trailing behind him. Oblivious to playing partners struggling for air - and the ash droppings on his belly. Favourite expression: "Straight from Havana, baby!"
Defining characteristics: The easiest golfer to locate on the course thanks to waft of smoke trailing behind him. Oblivious to playing partners struggling for air - and the ash droppings on his belly. Favourite expression: "Straight from Havana, baby!"
THE
SANDBAGGER
Defining characteristics: The 15 handicap who is somehow playing 'much better' than he has in years. Feigns apology when he drops bunker shot within inches of cup, then kicks sand off his shoes like a tour pro. Favourite expression "I guess it's just one of those days"...
Defining characteristics: The 15 handicap who is somehow playing 'much better' than he has in years. Feigns apology when he drops bunker shot within inches of cup, then kicks sand off his shoes like a tour pro. Favourite expression "I guess it's just one of those days"...
OBLIVIOUS
GUY
Defining characteristics: So preoccupied with his own game never looks for anyone else's ball. When driving a cart, always blows past your ball and heads directly to his. Favourite expression: "But enough about me. What do YOU think of my swing?"
Defining characteristics: So preoccupied with his own game never looks for anyone else's ball. When driving a cart, always blows past your ball and heads directly to his. Favourite expression: "But enough about me. What do YOU think of my swing?"
BALL
RETRIEVER GUY
Defining characteristics: Never passes a water hazard without his trusty scoop at the ready. Last bought a new sleeve of balls in the late 80s. Favourite expression: "Whoa! A ProV1!"
Defining characteristics: Never passes a water hazard without his trusty scoop at the ready. Last bought a new sleeve of balls in the late 80s. Favourite expression: "Whoa! A ProV1!"
THE
VOLCANO
Defining characteristics: Has unique ability to allow even the most pleasant days to be soured by any bad swing, bounce, or lie. Relies on Ball Retriever Guy to occasionally fetch clubs out of lake. Favourite expression: "Fuck!!"
Defining characteristics: Has unique ability to allow even the most pleasant days to be soured by any bad swing, bounce, or lie. Relies on Ball Retriever Guy to occasionally fetch clubs out of lake. Favourite expression: "Fuck!!"
DELUSIONAL
GUY
Defining characteristics: Forces group to wait on every par 5 because he's convinced he can get home in two. Usually get there in four. Favourite expression: "If I really catch it, I can get there".
Defining characteristics: Forces group to wait on every par 5 because he's convinced he can get home in two. Usually get there in four. Favourite expression: "If I really catch it, I can get there".
MULLIGAN
GUY
Defining characteristics: Liberally allows himself another whack even when first shot is findable. Favourite expression: "Wait, wait, wait. I gotta try another".
Defining characteristics: Liberally allows himself another whack even when first shot is findable. Favourite expression: "Wait, wait, wait. I gotta try another".
THE
PLUMB BOBBER
Defining characteristics: The only guy in the group not to notice the foursome behind yelling from the fairway as he lines up his putt for double from every angle imaginable. Favourite expression: "Son of a gun, I actually think it goes both ways!"
Defining characteristics: The only guy in the group not to notice the foursome behind yelling from the fairway as he lines up his putt for double from every angle imaginable. Favourite expression: "Son of a gun, I actually think it goes both ways!"
YARDAGE
BOOK GUY
Defining characteristics: Has to walk off every blade of grass before hitting. After contemplating whether a shot is 176 yards or 178, ends up hitting it 150. Favourite expression: "I can't decide if it's a hard 7 or a soft 6".
Defining characteristics: Has to walk off every blade of grass before hitting. After contemplating whether a shot is 176 yards or 178, ends up hitting it 150. Favourite expression: "I can't decide if it's a hard 7 or a soft 6".
THE
CHEAT
Defining characteristics: A sympathetic figure when he pushes his tee shot deep into the woods. Not as sympathetic: When he announces his ball somehow stayed in bounds - with a clear shot to the green! Favourite expression: "Better to be lucky than good!"
Defining characteristics: A sympathetic figure when he pushes his tee shot deep into the woods. Not as sympathetic: When he announces his ball somehow stayed in bounds - with a clear shot to the green! Favourite expression: "Better to be lucky than good!"
THE
OVERCELEBRATER
Defining characteristics: Treats every holed three footer as if just won the Masters. Has sent multiple playing partners home early thanks to overzealous chest bumping. Favourite expression: "Yes SIR!"
Defining characteristics: Treats every holed three footer as if just won the Masters. Has sent multiple playing partners home early thanks to overzealous chest bumping. Favourite expression: "Yes SIR!"
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Near Mutiny at the Ravens...
And how Harbs turned a possible negative into a positive...
John Harbaugh celebrates after his team defeated the Chargers. (AP)"It was practically a mutiny," one Ravens player recalled. "It came very close to getting out of control. But the way Coach Harbaugh handled it was amazing. He let people have their say, and he listened, and he explained himself, and pretty soon it was like a big group-therapy session. In the end, a lot of positive things were said. We didn't practice in pads, but we came out of there stronger as a group."
Anquan Boldin argues with a referee during Sunday's win over the Chargers. (US Presswire)Boldin is not a subtle man, but Harbaugh had other ideas: Seeking to mitigate the possibility of a San Diego score should Ravens rookie Justin Tucker miss the kick, he had Flacco take a knee on three successive downs, forcing the Chargers to burn their remaining timeouts and draining another 42 seconds off the clock.
Safety Ed Reed (R) and Ray Lewis are unquestionably regarded as two of the Ravens' leaders. (Getty Images)Certainly, Harbaugh has grown into his role. Early on in the coach's tenure some Ravens considered him hokey and overly combative. Two seasons ago, Harbaugh famously had hisplayers' cleats spray-painted black in an effort to make them look tougher, resulting in eye-rolls all around.
Coach John Harbaugh kept Ravens on track despite 'mutiny' at meeting in October
When the Baltimore Ravens showed up for work on Halloween morning, coach John Harbaugh presented them with a piece of news that was the football equivalent of passing out parched apple slices to trick-or-treaters: The Ravens would be practicing in full pads later that afternoon.
Groans filled the auditorium at the team's training facility. October had been a rough month for Baltimore, which 10 days earlier had suffered a 43-13 defeat to the Houston Texans — the most lopsided loss in Harbaugh's five seasons as coach — before taking a bye-week break. The Ravens' most respected leader, legendary linebacker Ray Lewis, was back at home in Florida, having suffered a torn triceps on Oct. 14 that seemed destined to end his season.
Practicing in pads did not go over well with some of Baltimore's other veterans, including safeties Ed Reed and Bernard Pollard, and several of them openly challenged Harbaugh's edict. Rather than squashing the mini-uprising, the coach welcomed the dialogue and solicited additional criticism. Soon, the meeting turned surreal, as the subject shifted to Harbaugh's treatment of his players and perceived mood swings.
John Harbaugh celebrates after his team defeated the Chargers. (AP)"It was practically a mutiny," one Ravens player recalled. "It came very close to getting out of control. But the way Coach Harbaugh handled it was amazing. He let people have their say, and he listened, and he explained himself, and pretty soon it was like a big group-therapy session. In the end, a lot of positive things were said. We didn't practice in pads, but we came out of there stronger as a group."
Designating Harbaugh's deft handling of that emotional give-and-take as the pivotal moment of the Ravens' season might be difficult to prove in a court of law. However, there's no question that the 50-year-old coach's leadership has been a key element of Baltimore's 9-2 start, tied for the best in the franchise's 16-year history.
Coming off a campaign in which they narrowly missed a trip to the Super Bowl, the rejuvenated Ravens are 4-0 in November, having pulled out an overtime victory over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium last Sunday after halfback Ray Rice converted a semi-miraculous fourth-and-29off a screen pass. With a three-game lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North, Baltimore appears headed for its fifth consecutive postseason appearance under Harbaugh, perhaps the league's most underrated authority figure.
If the older and less celebrated of the NFL's first pair of head-coaching brothers wasn't secure and evolved enough to tolerate feedback from some of the league's most strong-willed and vocal players, the Ravens wouldn't have won more than 70 percent of their regular-season games (53-22) and reached two AFC championship games since he replaced Brian Billick following the 2007 season.
Because no NFL player of this era is as influential within his team context as Lewis — and given the presence of other decorated veterans (Reed, pass rusher Terrell Suggs, wideout Anquan Boldin) with big personalities — coaching in Baltimore is a unique challenge. Harbaugh, who had no experience as a head coach or offensive or defensive coordinator on any level, has managed to provide assertive leadership without drowning out dissenting voices.
On Sunday in San Diego, after wideout Torrey Smith caught a 31-yard pass from quarterback Joe Flacco to give the Ravens a first down at the Chargers' 16-yard line with two minutes remaining in overtime, Harbaugh huddled on the field with a small group that included offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, Boldin and Flacco. Boldin exhorted the coach to summon the field-goal unit immediately. "Let's end this now," Boldin yelled, "and get the [expletive] out of here!"
Anquan Boldin argues with a referee during Sunday's win over the Chargers. (US Presswire)Boldin is not a subtle man, but Harbaugh had other ideas: Seeking to mitigate the possibility of a San Diego score should Ravens rookie Justin Tucker miss the kick, he had Flacco take a knee on three successive downs, forcing the Chargers to burn their remaining timeouts and draining another 42 seconds off the clock.
Forty-five minutes after Tucker drilled his 38-yard game-winner, Harbaugh sat in the cramped coaches' locker room at Qualcomm and reflected upon his willingness to let his players be heard.
"Well, I don't know about [being] secure enough or anything like that, but I think it's really important to let them be them," he said. "And to me, the more I'm able to give them leadership, the stronger that we all are together, as leaders.
"I don't know how to put it in words, and maybe someday there'll be a way to express it, but we have such great leaders. You've got to let 'em lead, but you also have to lead 'em, you have to direct them, and someone's gotta make decisions. But, we've just got some incredibly strong men on this team. I mean I could tell you some stories, but I'd probably rather not."
Given the opening, I brought up the story about the contentious team meeting that turned into a Dr. Phil episode. When Harbaugh convened that gathering on Halloween morning, he probably thought it would be uneventful. However, the resistance to practicing in pads triggered a scab-pulling session that he navigated with a firm but refreshingly fallible touch.
"I've never seen a head coach handle anything like that as well as he did," said a Ravens assistant who attended the meeting. "There were some things said where we were like, Damn.
"A lot of coaches would have acted like dictators and been very sensitive about the way their authority was being questioned. John said, 'Hey, let's talk about this.' He showed great leadership. Instead of worrying that it would make him seem weak, he turned it into a strength."
According to witnesses, the subjects discussed included a proposed shift to a no-huddle offense (pushed by Cameron) and some players' perceptions of Harbaugh's demeanor as uneven. When some Ravens told the coach he had been overly brusque and negative on certain occasions, he asked for examples and eventually owned up to his behavior.
"He said, 'I don't remember saying that, but if I did I apologize,' " the Ravens assistant said. "He said, 'Hey, you know what? That was in the heat of the moment, and I was wrong.'
"John's great quality is that even if he goes down the wrong street, he's willing to say, 'I went down the wrong street' and correct it with the team. Whereas other coaches are so damn stubborn, they won't admit they were wrong, and it splinters the team."
By meeting's end Flacco and linebacker Jameel McClain had given constructive speeches that helped bring the team together, and Harbaugh actually felt enriched by the experience.
"I wasn't threatened by it," Harbaugh said. "That's the main thing. And, you know, they had some good points, and I had some good points. Other guys stood up and said some great things. To me, it embodied everything that you should have on a team.
"The point was that, we have what I call 'Open Mic,' and we can all say anything that we need to say and have to say. You know then that you're responsible — when you say it, everybody's gonna hear it, so you'd better make it your best stuff.
"That brings out the best. Otherwise, it's 'Why are they sneaking around talking behind corners?' You know what I mean? If you've got something, you put it right out here in front of me. I'm man enough to handle it. If you're right, then you're right! It's OK to be right. But more important it's OK to be wrong. And it's OK for me to be wrong, too."
Safety Ed Reed (R) and Ray Lewis are unquestionably regarded as two of the Ravens' leaders. (Getty Images)Certainly, Harbaugh has grown into his role. Early on in the coach's tenure some Ravens considered him hokey and overly combative. Two seasons ago, Harbaugh famously had hisplayers' cleats spray-painted black in an effort to make them look tougher, resulting in eye-rolls all around.
If that stunt seemed patronizing to some Ravens, it has long since faded in their memories. They now see a coach who treats his players like men and has their backs publicly (as evidenced by his "Pay the Man" endorsement early in the 2012 season of Flacco, who is seeking a lucrative contract extension) and privately, even when they call him out in front of their peers. While Harbaugh's kid brother, Jim, makes headlines in San Francisco for an abrupt quarterback switch the 49ers' coachwon't even publicly acknowledge), John has become the patron saint of unvarnished discourse.
"I've got a rule: I never, ever, ever hold a grudge," Harbaugh said. "And I kind of have a rule that nobody else is allowed to hold a grudge, either. There are no grudges. We're a bunch of guys. We don't hold grudges. Right? We move on."
With the Ravens moving toward a second consecutive division title — Baltimore can take a major step in that direction by beating the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday — they can look back to that Halloween hell-raising session as a galvanizing moment. And, in retrospect, they may reflect on Harbaugh's decision to rescind his padded-practice decree as a counterintuitive stroke of genius.
Upon the conclusion of that Wednesday's spirited afternoon workout, as the team knelt in a circle to hear the coach's closing remarks, Reed stood up and said, "Hey, if we were gonna practice this way, we should have practiced in pads."
No worries, Ed: As Harbaugh would say, it's OK to be wrong.
There's Only One Ray Lewis
What can I say? Ray Lewis is the man!
The Caw: Ray Lewis Meets With Grief-Stricken Boy
Ryan MinkBaltimoreRavens.com Staff Writer@Ravens All Ryan Mink Articles
Jeffrey Lippitt was driving when he got in an accident that left his sister in a coma.
Just because Ray Lewis
isn’t playing right now doesn’t mean his impact isn’t still felt.
I saw it first-hand in San Diego.
Lewis met with 16-year-old Jeffrey Lippit before Sunday’s game to give him some words of encouragement that were badly needed.
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Simply put, Jeffrey’s going through his own personal nightmare right now.
He was driving his 20-year-old sister, Anne-Monique (Annie) Lippit, on a rainy Oct. 12 day in Utah when he came up on a semi-truck, which was stopped because of another accident ahead. According to the police report, he braked and his Pontiac G6 went into a spin that struck the back of the semi on the passenger side.
Jeffrey was transported to Valley View Hospital in Cedar City, Utah with minor injuries. Annie, however, was flown by Life Flight to University Medical Center Hospital in Las Vegas in critical condition. She went into a coma, which she has been in ever since.
Jeffrey’s father, James, reached out to the Ravens last week to see if Lewis would be willing to speak with his son. Lewis is Jeffrey’s favorite player and the linebacker is known for his huge heart.
Jeffrey and his father had tickets to Sunday’s game in San Diego, and James was hoping Lewis would meet with his son for just a couple minutes.
Lewis was informed of the tragedy and was immediately on board.
After breaking the Ravens team huddle, Lewis walked over to Jeffrey and his father on the sideline and instantly put his arm around the youngster. The two didn’t talk for just a couple minutes. Lewis spoke directly into Jeffrey’s ear for about five minutes before the two hugged.
It was yet another powerful moment courtesy of Lewis. And it left Jeffrey absolutely giddy.
“He said I have to be the older brother now,” Jeffrey told me. “I have to be strong for her and she’s going to come out of this.
“Hearing it from him, giving him a hug, him whispering in my ear and giving me a kiss, it was the most amazing thing ever. I really needed that.”
To learn more about Annie and her story, read this article. You can also follow Annie’s fight to come out of her comaon Facebook.
Weekly Poop 11/28/12
Roost #44 Poop
- Dates to Remember:
- Tonight - Ravens Rap Show, 7 pm. From Eileen: Hi All,
- Next Show Wed. Nov. 29th, we will have another guest host for "Steelers game", Ron Strickler, you might know him from The OC Rec & Parks. Please make him feel welcome. Tony Lombardi will be at the show & your buddy, John Gehrig, & of course, Mike. Our new floor director for the show, is the lady you might have seen or met last Wednesday & her name is Joey.
- We have a Hurricane Sandy Relief fundraiser for Crisfield the same day, its 5-9pm, if you can stop in before the show w/ any donations, etc. AND we are going to try and get Buxy & Goody from Buxy's to Guest Bartend, since they lost the bet.
- The Ravens Rap show that would normally be on Wed. 12/5 has been moved to Tuesday 12/4 so that Billy Carder can join the panel. Hope to see you all there.
- About Ravens Game day Sundays for the rest of this SEASON....Blue Ox WILL BE OPEN for the 1 and 4 pm AWAY games for the rest of the season, and ALL of the Post Season Games. Please continue to let JoAnn know if you plan to go to the Turtle for the home games.
Thanks so much,
Eileen
- Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
- Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party, 7-11 p.m., Cove Bayside.
- Cost: $25 per member and $30 per guest which includes: Veggie/cheese/cracker display, bread/butter, autumn salad with cranberries, apples and crumbled bleu cheese, topped with homemade vinaigrette
- 2 Choices of entrees: Dijon mustard and herb crusted roast pork loin (the new white meat) with fig and cranberry demi-glaze, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetables.
- Grilled queen cut prime rib and single crab cake, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetable
- Cheesecake for dessert, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity. There will be a cash bar available for mixed drinks at happy hour prices. Music will be provided by our DJ, Frank Berterman
- A Chinese raffle will be held to benefit Atlantic General Hospital. Cut off date for all monies is December 5th when the final count has to be submitted. Sign up sheets will be available at the Roost meeting on November 8th or you can contact Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 or tmaly818@mchsi.com. Checks for this event can be mailed to Tom at 16 Avondale Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970
- Tuesday, January 1 - It is time to form the RR44 Penguin Swim Team once again! The AGH web site is up and Gary has set up the RR44 team page. Just go to "join a team" and click on RR44 to get registered.
- Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance. Details soon.
- Roost Apparel: If you ordered a Roost 44 jersey, please make arrangements to pick it up by calling Maggie 410-208-2756 or email her: millermaggie@mchsi.com to arrange to pick them up at her home.
There are still extra ones to be sold on a first come first served basis in sizes Adult XL, 2XL, 3XL. They make great Christmas gifts for that Ravenmaniac in your life for just $35!
If you can't recall if you ordered a jersey, here is the list of who did and who still needs to pick these up and pay for them.....(remember the Roost has already paid for these):
- Arminger (2)
- Bland
- Brought (2)
- Hoffman (2)
- Miller (2)
- Moore
- Rockwell
- Schaffer
- Schroding (2)
- Wiherle (2)
- Myers
- RR44 Election of Officers Jan. 2013
Roost members running for office
- President Tom Maly
- Vice President Bill Cordwell
- Recording Secretary Janet Rosensteel
- Sergeant at Arms Larry Gerst
- Treasurer Sandy Taras
- Corresponding secretary Cindi Brought
- 1 year term on Board of Directors Gary Miller
- 2 year term on Board of Directors Ron Apperson
- 3 year term on Board of Directors Mary Kendall
- Chairman of Board (3 yr term) Trish Neal
- Eric Leister is continuing 2 year term on Board
- Mon. 12/3 from 5-9 pm The Shark in West OC is having a "Buy Local Monday Marketplace" featuring several artists and crafters including paintings by Gary Miller. A good chance to pick up some Christmas gifts while enjoying a drink and some great food.
Ravens Poop
- The Ravens went to San Diego and beat the Chargers 16-13 to increase their stranglehold on the AFC North. The miraculous run by Ray Rice makes me feel like this is a team of destiny. The Ravens are 9-2 with a three game lead in division. They can clinch their second straight division crown this Sunday by beating the Steelers as they come to Baltimore, 4:25 pm. The bus leaves 10:30 am.
- 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
- Now thru January 1, 2013 - Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay. Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort. Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal decor then it’s on to Northside Park on 125th Street to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales. Admission is $4 per person. 9 years & under are free. Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm. For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). www.ococean.com
- Saturday - Victorian Christmas, Julia A. Purnell Museum. An event inspired by the beloved Christmas ballet. See a display of nutcrackers and enjoy refreshments inspired by the Nutcracker. Children can work on a nutcracker craft to take home. Admission. Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Contact Claire Otterbein at 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.
- Saturday - Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Coats for Kids Golf Tournament, Eagles Landing Golf Course. Eagles Landing Golf Course, Shot Gun Start 10am. $40.00 per person, includes lunch and breakfast at Eagles Landing. ALL proceeds to Worcester County Gold & Buckingham Elementary School. 410-250-2645
- Saturday - Christmas Parade, Gold Coast Mall, 115th St. Wonderful holiday parade with school bands, floats, horses and llamas, marching units and Santa Claus. Many activities in Gold Coast Mall following the parade. Parade starts Saturday at 11am at 100th Street and ends at Gold Coast Mall at 115th Street. Parade route subject to change. Contact Elaine Jarvis at 410-524-9000 or honijarvis@cs.com with questions.
Funny Poop
- A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in WalMart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence.
It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout.. We all stood there, under the awning, just inside the door of the WalMart.
We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day.
I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.
Her little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, 'Mom let's run through the rain,' She said.
'What?' Mom asked.
'Let's run through the rain!' She repeated.
'No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit,' Mom replied.
This young child waited a minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run through the rain..'
'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom said.
'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.
'This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?'
'Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ' If God can get us through this, He can get us through anything!’
The entire crowd stopped dead silent.. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain.. We all stood silently. No one left. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.
Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith.
'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just need washing,' Mom said.
Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They got soaked.
They were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.
Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday.
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.
I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.
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
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Weekly Poop 11/21/12
Roost #44 Poop
- Dates to Remember:
- Tonight - No Ravens Rap Show tonight due to the Thanksgiving holiday. From Eileen: Hi All,
- (1) Another WIN, at least :o) And I saw a Facebook post, have no idea if its accurate - but Pittsburgh has not beaten Baltimore in 22 months !!!!
- (2) Thanks to those we saw last night that came out AND bought raffle tickets for Relay For Life!!!
- (3) Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Safe Travels!
- (4) Next Show Wed. Nov. 29th, we will have another guest host for "Steelers game", Ron Strickler, you might know him from The OC Rec & Parks. Please make him feel welcome. Tony Lombardi will be at the show & your buddy, John Gehrig, & of course, Mike. Our new floor director for the show, is the lady you might have seen or met last Wednesday & her name is Joey.
- (5) We have a Hurricane Sandy Relief fundraiser for Crisfield the same day as next week's show, its 5-9pm, if you can stop in before the show w/ any donations, etc. AND we are going to try and get Buxy & Goody from Buxy's to Guest Bartend, since they lost the bet. Attached is a flyer
- (6) About Ravens Game day Sundays for the rest of this SEASON.... would those that like to get out to watch it, would you mind coming to the Turtle, like last night ;-) ??? Please let us know & JoAnn, depending on what the common answer is, would you let Marion know we're thinking about this & asking all of you.
Thanks so much & again Happy Turkey Day!!
Eileen
- Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
- Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party, 7-11 p.m., Cove Bayside.
- Cost: $25 per member and $30 per guest which includes: Veggie/cheese/cracker display, bread/butter, autumn salad with cranberries, apples and crumbled bleu cheese, topped with homemade vinaigrette
- 2 Choices of entrees: Dijon mustard and herb crusted roast pork loin (the new white meat) with fig and cranberry demi-glaze, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetables.
- Grilled queen cut prime rib and single crab cake, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetable
- Cheesecake for dessert, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity. There will be a cash bar available for mixed drinks at happy hour prices. Music will be provided by our DJ, Frank Berterman
- A Chinese raffle will be held to benefit Atlantic General Hospital. Cut off date for all monies is December 5th when the final count has to be submitted. Sign up sheets will be available at the Roost meeting on November 8th or you can contact Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 or tmaly818@mchsi.com. Checks for this event can be mailed to Tom at 16 Avondale Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970
- Tuesday, January 1 - It is time to form the RR44 Penguin Swim Team once again! The AGH web site is up and Gary has set up the RR44 team page. Just go to "join a team" and click on RR44 to get registered.
- Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance. Details soon.
- Roost Apparel: If you ordered a Roost 44 jersey, please make arrangements to pick it up by calling Maggie 410-208-2756 or email her: millermaggie@mchsi.com to arrange to pick them up at her home.
There are still extra ones to be sold on a first come first served basis in sizes Adult XL, 2XL, 3XL. They make great Christmas gifts for that Ravenmaniac in your life for just $35!
If you can't recall if you ordered a jersey, here is the list of who did and who still needs to pick these up and pay for them.....(remember the Roost has already paid for these):
- Arminger (2)
- Bland
- Brought (2)
- Hoffman (2)
- Miller (2)
- Moore
- Rockwell
- Schaffer
- Schroding (2)
- Wiherle (2)
- Myers
- RR44 Election of Officers Jan. 2013
Roost members running for office
- President Tom Maly
- Vice President Bill Cordwell
- Recording Secretary Janet Rosensteel
- Sergeant at Arms Larry Gerst
- Treasurer Sandy Taras
- Corresponding secretary Cindi Brought
- 1 year term on Board of Directors Gary Miller
- 2 year term on Board of Directors Ron Apperson
- 3 year term on Board of Directors Mary Kendall
- Chairman of Board (3 yr term) Trish Neal
- Eric Leister is continuing 2 year term on Board
Ravens Poop
- The Ravens beat the rival Steelers 13-10 to move to 8-2 with a two game lead over Pittsburgh. Next up, the Ravens travel to San Diego to take on the Chargers, 4:05 pm. The Ravens have to avoid the perfect trap situation, going to the west coast sandwiched between last week and next week’s Steelers games.
- 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
- Now thru January 1, 2013 - Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay. Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort. Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal decor then it’s on to Northside Park on 125th Street to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales. Admission is $4 per person. 9 years & under are free. Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm. For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). www.ococean.com
- Tuesday - Turkey Trot, Eagle's Landing Golf Course. One of the last chances for a great golf tournament before cold weather. Four-player scramble for adults, includes a turkey feast after play. Grab your friends & join us at Ocean City’s award-winning course. Saturday. For information, contact Eagles Landing at 410-213-7277. www.eagleslandinggolf.com
Funny Poop
- Bad Bernie was in prison for seven years. The day he got out, his wife and son were there to pick him up. He came through the gates and got into the car.
The only thing he said was, "F.F."
His wife turned to him and answered, "E.F."
Out on the highway, he said, "F.F."
She responded simply, "E.F."
He repeated, "F.F."
She again replied, "E.F."
"Mom! Dad!" their son yelled. "What's going on?"
Bad Bernie answered, "Your mother wants to eat first!"
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.
- Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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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