Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Weekly Poop 2/27/13


Roost #44 Poop
  • Dates to Remember:
  • Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ ... (the Blue Ox is now open on Fridays and Saturdays)
  • Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZFUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
  • Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.
  • Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) were to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
  • Roost Apparel: You can call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home if you'd like a shirt or jersey before then. The prices for the Ox, Raven and Turtle character shirts are: $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL). The sweatshirts are gone - sorry! The purple Roost 44 jerseys are still available in a variety of sizes and they cost $35. Show your spirit around town!

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.
  • All the best news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.
Local Poop
  • Sunday and Monday - OCHMRA Trade Show, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. For nearly 40 years, the Ocean City Spring Trade Expo has brought together the hospitality industry buyers and sellers to facilitate business. Produced by the non-profit Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Assocation, this popular Expo now draws close to 5,000 attendees and features 400 exhibit booths. Year after year, both exhibitors and attendees look forward to coming out of winter hibernation and gathering to network, solidify relationships, and learn from one another. In addition to finding the most innovative products on the market, attendees can see actual production demonstrations and learn the latest trends. As an added bonus, free educational sessions and culinary demonstrations take place throughout the Expo. In order to attend the Expo and walk the exhibit floor, you must be 21 years old and be a buyer, or a guest of a buyer, in the hospitality industry. Make plans to attend today! For more Info please contact: Susan Jones, Phone: 410-289-6733 E-mail: susanjones@ocvisitor.com.

Funny Poop
  • A grandmother who took her little grandson to the beach. They were having a good time until a huge wave came in and swept the boy out to sea. She fell down on her knees and pleaded to the heavens, "Please return my grandson, that's all I ask! PLEASE!!!" A moment later, lo and behold, a wave swelled from the ocean and deposited the wet, yet unhurt child, at her feet. She checked him over to make sure that he was okay. He was fine. But still she looked up to the heavens angrily and said, "When we came he had a hat!"

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


Tuesday, February 26, 2013

2013 Meeting of the Minds

In case you want to go...I know I want to!


22nd Annual Meeting of the Minds
"Bring Back The Magic"
October 30th - November 3rd, 2013
(Key West, Florida)


TimeWhatWhere
8:30a - 10:30aGift Bag Stuffing
Entertainment provided by Latitude
Casa Marina Ballroom
11:00a - 1:00pJimi PappasCasa Marina Pool Bar
1:00p - 3:00pDon MiddlebrookCasa Marina Pool Bar
3:00p - 5:00pSunny JimCasa Marina Pool Bar
5:00p - 7:00pCalypso NutsCasa Marina Pool Bar
7:00p - 9:00pKelly McGuireCasa Marina Pool Bar
9:00p - 12:00aTropical SoulCasa Marina Pool Bar


TimeWhatWhere
8:00a-11:00aREGISTRATION-Brent BurnsOutside Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 9:00pREGISTRATION
Raffle Tickets ON SALE
Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 7:00pMini-Mart OpenCasa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 5:00pBlood DriveCasa Marina
9:00a - 8:00pParadise Charitable Foundation Items On DisplayCasa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 4:00pZonta ABC/Walk RegistrationCasa Marina (Near Registration Area)
11:00a-12:00pBreakout Session-TBATarpon Room #245
Located in the Main Casa Building
10:30a - 12:30pJim HoehnCasa Marina Pool Bar
12:30p - 2:30pJohn Patti ProjectCasa Marina Pool Bar
1:30p - 2:30pBreakout Session-TBATarpon Room #245
Located in the Main Casa Building
2:45p - 3:30pBreakout Session -TBATarpon Room #245
Located in the Main Casa Building
2:30p - 4:30pThom ShepherdCasa Marina Pool Bar
4:30p - 6:30pHoward Livingston & Mile Marker 24West Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
6:00p - 9:00pRamajay Intercoastal With GuestsWest Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
 9:30p - 11:30pJimmy & The ParrotsWest Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
11:30p - 1:00aJohn Frinzi & FriendsCasa Marina Pool Bar


TimeWhatWhere
9:00a - 12:00pREGISTRATION
Mini-Mart Open
Raffle Tickets ON SALE
Casa Marina Ballroom
9:00a - 2:00pBlood DriveCasa Marina
9:00a - 12:00pParadise Charitable Foundation charity auction items on displayCasa Marina Ballroom
10:00a - 12:00pJerry DiazCasa Marina Pool Bar
1:00p - 5:30pMargaritaville Street Fest Boat Drunks
Southern Drawl Band
Corner of Duval & Fleming Streets
6:30p - 8:00pREGISTRATIONCasa Marina Lobby
6:30p - 7:30pBeachside Album Hour The Shrimper Dan Band w/ Original Coral Reefer Band MembersWest Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
7:30p - 8:30pJohn Frinzi BandWest Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
9:00p - 11:30pThe Sauce BossWest Lawn of Casa Marina - Casa Marina Big Stage
11:30p - UntilThe MOTM Late Night Jam W/Jerry Diaz & MOTM FriendsCasa Marina Pool Bar



TimeWhatWhere
7:00a (Walk/Run Begins @ 8:00a)"Team ParrotHead" & Zonta Walk/RunSalute Restaurant, 1000 Atlantic Blvd.
9:30a - 11:30aREGISTRATIONCasa Marina Lobby
9:00a - 3:00pMini-Mart OpenCasa Marina Ballroom
10:00a - 11:00aParrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. GENERAL MEETINGThe Golden Coconut Award To The Club Most Deserving. Sponsored by MargaritavilleCasa Marina Ballroom
11:00p - 1:00pParadise Charitable Foundation Charity AuctionCasa Marina Ballroom
12:00p - 11:30pThe 12th Annual All Day Beach BashCasa Marina West Lawn
12:00p - 1:30pMarshall Chapman/Will KimbroughCasa Marina West Lawn
3:00pRaffle Tickets DrawingCasa Marina West Lawn
2:00p - 3:30pThe Peter Mayer GroupCasa Marina West Lawn
4:00p - 5:30pMac McAnally
5:30pPHiP Presentations/PHIP Scholarship RaffleCasa Marina West Lawn
6:00p - 7:30pUnplugged Coral ReefersCasa Marina West Lawn
8:00p - 9:30pSonny Landreth BandCasa Marina West Lawn
9:00pMOTM Grand Raffle WinnerCasa Marina West Lawn
10:00p - 11:30pClub Trini With The Full Coral Reefer BandCasa Marina West Lawn
11:30pEncoreCasa Marina West Lawn

TimeWhatWhere
11:00a - 2:00pJim MorrisCasa Marina Pool Bar
2:00p - 6:00pSunny Jim's Songwriters ShowcaseBlue Heaven



No Smoke for You!

I suspect Steve Bisciotti will have special dispensation for his cigars...


Oriole Park, M&T Bank Stadium implement smoking bans




There will be no victory cigars at either Oriole Park at Camden Yards or M&T Bank Stadium this season, regardless of how well the Ravens or Orioles play.
The Maryland Stadium Authority will ban smoking at both stadiums during all future games and events starting March 4. Fans will be barred from “the burning of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other matter or substance that contains tobacco” in all areas inside Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
Previously you could smoke inside certain parts of the stadiums, like along ramps. The ban prohibits smoking within 25 feet of any entry, outdoor air intake, or operable window of the stadium structures.
The Stadium Authority has received complaints from about the smoking policy at both stadiums, said Michael Frenz, executive director of the state agency. The new policy also puts Maryland in line with other Major League Baseball parks and NFL stadiums, Frenz said.
Complete article here.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Parking Lot Rules

Well the cheerleaders have left, but it's a good time to review the parking lot rules that the tourists bring with them every year...

Rule #1 - When waiting for a parking spot, stop in the middle of the road, don't signal, and orient your car diagonally to prevent others from passing.

Rule #2 - Always park on the lines, taking up as many spots as possible. Diagonal parking is preferred.

Rule #3 - In a crowded parking lot, if you find a spot and have the opportunity to pull through to an adjacent one, drive up half way and stop on the line, taking both.

Rule #4 - As you pull into a spot, if you see that the space ahead of you is empty and you see another driver signaling to take it, pull though and take it from him.

Rule #5 - Always park close enough to the adjacent car so that the other driver must grease up with Vaseline to squeeze into his or her car.

Rule #6 - When driving through the parking lot, ignore the painted lanes and drive diagonally from one end to another at a high rate of speed.

Rule #7 - When stopped in front of a store and waiting for a friend or relative to make a purchase, make sure that you are stopped in the middle of the road. The same rules applies to picking-up and discharging passengers.

Rule #8 - When a vehicle from the opposite direction is signaling and waiting for a parking space, position your car so that you are in his way and let the car behind you take it.

Rule #9 - If you have Handicap license plates and there are empty spaces up front, use up a regular parking spot.

Rule #10 - If you hit the adjacent car with your door and leave a dent, wait for a car, which is painted the same color as yours, to drive down the aisle looking for a place to park. Then back out, giving up your spot like the good guy you are, and park somewhere else.

Rule #11 - When exiting a shopping center into a busy road, exit through the narrow "ENTER ONLY" driveway, stick the nose of the car into traffic, and wait.

Rule #12 - Always leave your shopping cart tightly between parked vehicles.

Rule #13 - Gather up all the coffee cups, fast food wrappers and other bits of trash from your car and leave them in the shopping center parking lot before you leave. Think of it as you helping out in these economic hard times by making sure the parking lot sweeper keeps his job.

Rule #14 - If you are forced to change an infant's diaper in a parking lot, leave the soiled diaper under the wheel of the car next to you.

Rule #15 - When another vehicle is waiting for you to pull out of a spot in a crowded parking lot, take your time. Adjust the mirrors, your seat, and the radio. Roll down your window, breathe in the air and eat your lunch. Feel free to go through your shopping bags and look at what you just bought.

Rule #16 - When walking back to your car in a busy shopping center, gesture to other drivers waiting for a spot to make them think that you are getting in the car and leaving. Then walk between the cars to the next aisle and do it again.

Rule #17 - When shopping at the mall, which requires you to load your bags into the car and go back in to do more shopping, do NOT tell the driver who is sitting patiently watching you load your car and signaling for your spot.

Rule #18 - When walking back to your car, if you notice other shoppers walking past your car to get to theirs, press the buttons on your key chain remote so that your car's alarm makes a sudden loud "BLOOP BLEEP" that scares the life out of them.

Rule #19 - If you don't see a speed limit sign posted in the malls parking lot, there isn't any!

Rule #20 - If you back into a parked car, and the driver isn't with it, take out a piece of paper & start writing. This is especially effective if there are 15-20 witnesses. On a piece of paper write, "There were witnesses when I hit your car. They think I'm writing my name address, phone #, insurance information, etc., on this paper. But I'm not!"



Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Weekly Poop 2/20/13


Roost #44 Poop
  • Dates to Remember:
  • Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ ...
  • Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZFUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
  • Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.
  • Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) were to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
  • Roost Apparel: You can call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home if you'd like a shirt or jersey before then. The prices for the Ox, Raven and Turtle character shirts are: $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL). The sweatshirts are gone - sorry! The purple Roost 44 jerseys are still available in a variety of sizes and they cost $35. Show your spirit around town!

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.
  • All the best news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here.
Local Poop
  • Friday and Saturday - Reach the Beach School Nationals, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. For more Info please contact: Mike Stamper, Phone: 301-912-2343; E-mail: mike@acdaspirit.com. Recreation and School Cheerleading Teams from around the world gather to compete at the one and only Reach the Beach! Experience the thrill of competing under amazing concert lighting and professional HD Sound System. Teams will feel as if they were a part of an incredible Broadway Production in New York City! Our fantastic, professionally choreographed awards ceremony, and the sheer fun of Ocean City, Maryland, combine to make this the best National competition your team will attend! Prize money, fabulous individual and partner stunt awards, the unbeatable atmosphere, unstoppable fun and more, make this the premier Cheerleading National Championship! After the competition, experience Ocean City's beautiful beaches, the world famous boardwalk, seafood restaurants galore, and outlet shopping! Do not miss this sell-out event. Admission for spectators. Registration for competition. For more information visit www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com. Times for Public Attendance: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Admission: $20 Adults, $14 Child & Seniors.

Funny Poop
  • An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ready.
    "All set back here, Captain," came the reply, "except one lawyer who is still going around passing out business cards."

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


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day

One of my favorite JT covers...for lovers everywhere...





Spring is on the Way


30th Annual Boat Show Growing To Meet Demand

OCEAN CITY -- The Seaside Boat Show, sponsored by the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club, turns 30 this year and a variety of factors have teamed to likely make this year’s event the biggest and best ever.
For the last 29 years, the annual boat show has helped mark a turning point in the winter season for many visitors to the resort and its hearty year-round residents and this year should be no different. Coupled with the three-day President’s Day weekend with Valentine’s Day in the mix, the boat show is a jumping off point for many area businesses closed for the winter and provides a glimpse of better days to come.
In the past, the Seaside Boat Show has battled tough winter weather and a sagging economy, and those factors could still come into play this weekend, but the 30th annual event has so much going for it this year more than ever that no obstacles appear too large to overcome. For one thing, the expansion of the host facility, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, will provide an additional 24,000 square feet of exhibit space.
“This will be the largest one over,” said the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist spokesman Charles Smith this week. “The old stage on the second floor is gone and the first-floor space has been expanded so we have an extra 24,000 square feet to work with. For several years, we’ve had a long waiting list of vendors who want to come to the boat show and we’ll be able to accommodate them, and the vendors we already have certainly won’t mind having extra space.”
Read the rest here.

Weekly Poop 2/13/13


Roost #44 Poop
  • Dates to Remember:
  • Tomorrow – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30 pm, at the Blue Ox. Cindi Brought is the new Parade Committee Chairperson and is working on the RR44 entry to the St. Patty's Day Parade. There will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday prior to the regular meeting for all those that want to participate in planning the parade. There will also be a sign up sheet at the meetings for those that want to walk in the parade. RR44 has always had a lot of participation in this event and I hope this year will be the same. Thanks,Gary.
  • Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ ...
  • Saturday, April 13 – Ravens Roost #44 3rd Annual Charities Benefit Dance featuring the band TRANZUSION. Location: Ocean City Elks Lodge Hall, 137th Street Bayside. $25 pp includes: Beer,Wine, Chips/pretzels, Door prizes, Money Wheel & Cash bar. Tickets available from either: Ron Apperson 37899 Swann Drive, Selbyville, De 19975, 302-436-4790 or 410-952- 9756 cell, ronapperson@msn.com, or Mary Kendall, 302-934-7210, mkendall@mchsi.com
  • Friday, December 6 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant @ Bayside. More details soon.
  • Dues due: Dues ($30 per member) are to be paid by the February meeting. You may pay at the meeting, or mail a check to Ravens Roost 44 to: Jo Ann Elder, 126 Pine Tree Rd., Ocean City, MD 21842. Thank you.
  • Roost Apparel: The next "apparel store" time for touching, trying on and otherwise fondling the merchandise will be at the next meeting on February 14th. You can also call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home if you'd like a shirt or jersey before then. The prices for the Ox, Raven and Turtle character shirts are: $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL). The sweatshirts are gone - sorry! The purple Roost 44 jerseys are still available in a variety of sizes and they cost $35. Show your spirit around town!

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.
  • The best Orioles news notes and nuggets are at Britt's Bird Watch here.
Local Poop
  • Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 30th Annual OC Seaside Boat Show, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Eastern Shore's largest boat show with boats, accessories, clothing, arts, crafts, a children's charity event. Fri, 12N-7pm Sat, 10am-7pm Sun, 11am-5pm. For more Info please contact: Charlie Dorman. Phone: 410-632-3676. E-mail: cdorman1@yahoo.com. http://www.ocboatshow.com.

Funny Poop
  • Three Boy Scouts, in uniform, were fishing in a boat one day when they heard cries for help. They followed the sounds and found another boat capsized as a man struggled to keep his head above water. Being Boy Scouts, they went to his aid and fished the man out.
    As it turned out, the man was Barack Obama. The president toweled himself off and caught his breath, and thanked the three scouts. He asked if there was anything he could do for them.
    "I'd sure like a tour of the White House," the first scout said.
    "No problem," said Barack. "How's next week?"
    "I'd sure love to go for a ride in Air Force One," said the second scout.
    "We'll leave aboard her tonight," Obama replied.
    "I'd like to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery," said the third.
    "I'm sure we can arrange that," said the President. "But son, you're awfully young to be worrying about that, aren't you?"
    "You don't know my Dad," the scout replied. "When he finds out I helped save your life, he's gonna kill 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