Weekly Poop 8/12/15

Roost #44 Poop 

• Dates to Remember: 

• Tomorrow – Monthly Roost meeting, 7:30 pm @ the Blue Ox.  John Falcone's fiancee, Vicki Tillery, will be visiting tables from 7:00 to 7:30 asking members to sign up for the FOOD DRIVE on Saturday Nov.14.  There are two sign-up sheets - one for HARRIS TEETER Bayside near route #54 and one for Super Fresh WHITE MARLIN MALL Route 50 West O.C.  (Vicki has to leave by 7:30 and John is in Italy).  There is no Comedy Show tonight, so everyone is free to stay and watch the Ravens play New Orleans in the first preseason game. 
• Friday – WCS Meeting @ … 
• October 24 - ROAD TRIP: The 2015 Road Trip to Phoenix, Arizona is set.  Please make sure that you let me know how many tickets to the game you will need.  I should get ticket prices this month and will put a hold on a block of tickets based on the total numbers I have received.  We are working on the T-shirt and group social and will have more info on those soon.  Gary 
• November 17 - Wallops Island Tour: 11/17/15 leaving @ 8:30 am from behind Duffy's.  We have 24 people signed up & that makes a sellout. Thanks to everyone for the prompt responses. We will now start a wait list because there will surely be a few cancelations. 

The trip is now firmly booked & because of upfront money requirements, payment of $32 pp will be needed at the July 9th meeting. Pay in cash or check payable to Ron Apperson (not RR#44). Can also mail to Ron @ 37899 Swann Dr. Selbyville, De. 19975.  Partial refunds are expected to be made if at least 20 people pay. A refund of $5 pp if it stays a sellout. More details @ meeting.  

Current Sign Up List: In order of response (look for your name) 

* Ron/Betty Apperson                        * Mike & Marc Grimes 

* Rob/Daryl Carpenter                       * Eric Waterman  

* Larry/Marie Gerst                             * Paul/Karen Schaeffer 

* Tony/Donna Chaplinski                  * Don Stifler  

* Ray/Marie Meyers                           * Addie Yeager 

* John/Janet Feuerstein                    * Joann Elder  

* Lew/Sue Welsh                                * Eric/Rose Leister 

Current Wait list: 

* Dennis/Joann Faber 

* Dick/Kristi Horner 

* Gary Miller 

• OC RR44 2015 BOOZE CRUISE to benefit AGH Penguin Swim.  Tuesday, Sept 8th. 

• Meet at MR Ducks.  HH prices on food and drinks.  5:45pm board “The Explorer” with Capt. Jack.  Boat leaves PROMPTLY at 6pm Will return about 10 pm.  Cash bar on boat. $3 beer, $4 wine $5 mixed drinks.   
• First stop will be “De Lazy Lizard Happy hour prices on select drinks and food.  Start Boarding @ 7pm, Leave at 7:10pm.   
• Second stop is “Captains Galley” Happy Hour prices on select drinks and food.  Start Boarding @ 8:10pm, Leave at 8:20pm.   
• Third stop is the “Sunset Grill” Happy Hour prices on drinks and food.  Start Boarding @ 9:30pm, Leave at 9:40pm.  10pm-ish Return to MR Ducks.   

$30/pp.  LIMITED TO 65 PEOPLE.  This sells out fast so please sign up early.  All checks should be made out to “Ravens Roost 44”. Send an email to: garywm@mchsi.com to reserve a spot.  Checks can be mailed to: 15 Windward Ct., Ocean Pines, MD 21811 or give to me at the August Roost meeting. 

• November Thanksgiving Food Drive, Saturday, November 14, 2015, 8 am TO 4PM.  As we recover for the down turn in the economy there is a great demand on food pantries for food and personal items. It is estimate that one third of local families participate in food bank programs. 

Volunteers from the Roost are asked to distribute fliers and collect nonperishable food and personal care items for adults and children at Harris Teeter, Selbyville and Super Fresh, West Ocean City on the above date.  The collected items will be given to the Salem United Methodist Church Pantry and Diakonia. 

So sign up to join the Ravens Team to fight HUNGER at August, September or October Meeting. 

For more information, call John Falcone, 443 783 4872 

• Entertainment Update: 

• August 15 - Shorebirds Game.  If we have 20 or more members going, we will have a bus.  Ticket price will be set by final number of tickets needed at next Roost meeting and money will be collected at that time. Checks preferred.  IF YOU WON'T BE AT THE NEXT ROOST MEETING to pay for tickets, please email your commitment for the NUMBER of tickets you need BEFORE the meeting so we can determine whether we have the minimum of 20 tickets for the discount to: eric_waterman@comcast.net. 
• September 19 - Tangier Island Tour.  We have 17 members registered to date.  If we have 25 members registered, tickets will be discounted from $27 to $22 and we may have a bus.  If you haven't registered or you're not sure, email eric_waterman@comcast.net. 
• Crab Feast- TENTATIVE DATE October 10. Location T/B/D. 
• Pig/Oyster Roast- TENTATIVE DATE and LOCATION November 8th at Blue Ox. 
• Christmas Party December 12 at Cove Restaurant. 
• Other Possible Events - Kayak Trip 

Putt Putt Golf Tournament 

Ravens Poop 

• The 2015 Preseason begins tomorrow night as the New Orleans Saints come to Town to meet the Ravens, 7:30 pm. 
• Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets 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 Orioles news notes and nuggets at Britt's Bird Watch here. 

Local Poop 

• Tonight - Free Movies on the Beach - 118th Street | On the Beach at the 118th Street.  Enjoy free movies on the beach every Wednesday from June 3 to August 26.   Each week, a general audience movie is presented free of charge on our 16 foot projector.  Bring a beach chair or blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean.  Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-626-2326. 
• Complete Schedule: 

• August 12 - Cinderella (2015) 
• August 19 - Frozen 
• August 26 - Guardians of the Galaxy 

• Tonight - Free Concerts on the Beach, On the Beach at the Caroline Street Stage.  Free, live entertainment while you relax on the beach Wednesday nights from July 8 to August 26 from 8:00pm - 9:30pm.  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. For more information about Concerts on the Beach, call 410-250-0125. Entertainment subject to change without notice. 

Season Concert Schedule: 

• August 12 - The Beach Bumz (Beach Boys tribute band) 
• August 19 - Rising Sun Reggae (reggae) 
• August 26 - Lauren Glick (rock) 

• Tomorrow - Concerts in the Park, White Horse Park.  Bring lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy music at the White Horse Park pavilion.  Bring your family and friends for a fun evening of entertainment.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase.  Bring your own beer is allowed. 

Season Schedule: 

• August 13 – Sons of Pirates 

• August 20 – JJ Rupp 
• August 27 – A Classic Case 

• Tomorrow - Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Concerts, S. Division St. & the Bay.  Every Thursday night in July and August from 7pm - 9pm.  Enjoy a free concert while watching the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay... 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.  Please bring your own chair.  For more information, call 410-289-7739. 
• Season Concert Schedule: 

• August 13: Poole and the Gang (variety) 
• August 20: Eclipse (Journey tribute band) 
• August 27: Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys (beach country) 

• Tomorrow - Concert on the Green at Lighthouse Sound, Lighthouse Sound Restaurant.  Come out for a beautiful evening on the green with live music and family fun.  View 3 area firework displays from our lawn and enjoy the beautiful view of the Ocean City skyline.  Bring your family and lawn chairs. Games for the kids.   Food & drink specials are available.  No coolers, please. 

Season Schedule: 

• August 20th - 98.1 Listener Appreciation Party 
• Tomorrow - An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Freeman Stage.  A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums.  Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.  Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, and on stage and television.  Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was recently named the Texas State Musician.  $45 – $85.  Seating is provided and assigned. 
• Thursday, Friday & Saturday - Poor Girls Open - Ladies Only Billfish Tournament, Bahia Marina.  The Poor Girls Open is a ladies only billfish release tournament benefiting breast cancer research. There are also added entry levels for tuna and dolphin. 

This tournament was started by Capt. Steve Harman as a way for local waitresses and bartenders to have an affordable and fun competition while raising money for a very important cause.  The tournament continues to grow with over 100 boats entering.  Participation is not limited only to anglers as there are silent auctions, 50/50 tickets, T-shirts for sale, and other fun events helping to raise money for breast cancer research.  In the past 3 years alone, the Poor Girls Open has raised over $100,000 that was donated to the American Cancer Society.  Each angler or team may fish one out of three days. 

• Friday - Masters of Soul, Freeman Stage.  Masters of Soul is a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown and soul music.  This exciting performance celebrates the music and careers of the iconic artists who had such a profound influence on the history of popular music.  Take the ultimate stroll down memory lane and relive the incredible harmonies and smooth moves made famous by many of the greatest recording acts of all time.  $17 for adults; kids are free.  BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair). 
• Saturday (morning) - Pirate School at Freeman Stage, Freeman Stage.  Set sail with a madcap, swashbuckling comedy variety show for the whole family.  Touring nationwide, Pirate School! has captivated adventure-questing kids and their parents with it’s slapstick antics, adept magic, cartoon-like sound effects, eye-popping puppetry, eccentric props and active, full-audience participation.  During the show kids learn the finer points of mischief and become “good pirates” cooperating and carousing together while getting the chance to live out their dreams of the Golden Age of the Buccaneer!  Pirate School! is sure to satisfy the courageous corsair in all who dare to attend.  Welcome aboard!  BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair).  Free. 
• Sunday - Somerset Plaza - Free Live Concerts & OC Cruzer Classic Car Display, Somerset Plaza between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Ave.  Enjoy a new series of FREE special events and concerts on Somerset Plaza, located on Somerset Street between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City.  All events start at 3pm.  OC Cruzer cars will be on display during all music events.  Somerset Plaza is a semi-pedestrian street that is closed to all vehicular traffic during these special events. 

Save The Dates... 2015 Concert Schedule: 

• August 23: Troy Mawyer (rock) 
• September 6: Nate Clendenen Duo (acoustic rock) 
• September 27: To be determined 

Entertainment subject to change without notice.  For more information, call 410-289-7739. 

• Sunday - OC Beach Lights Spectacular | Lasers, lights, video, music and special effects, The Beach at North Division Street.  Returning to Ocean City this summer is the fun and exciting free event for the entire family, OC Beach Lights Spectacular!  These shows featuring lasers, lights, video, fireworks, music, and special effects all displayed on a 5 story tall giant beach ball will light up the beach at North Division Street.   The show is visible along the south end of the beach and boardwalk with the best viewing area on the Boardwalk at North Division Street.  Show times are 9:30 pm, 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm.   Sundays from May 24 - September 6, 2015. 
• Sunday - Sundaes in the Park - Free Concert, Family Fun & Fireworks, Northside Park.  Outdoor live music, children's activities, ice cream and fireworks... what could be better?  Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs to Northside Park, located at 125th Street and the Bay for ice cream sundaes, live entertainment, children's activities and fireworks. All entertainment is free. Create your own ice cream sundae with delicious toppings for a small price. Listen to your musical favorites and watch the sunset over the beautiful Assawoman Bay. Fireworks start at 9pm. For more information call 410-250-0125.  Every Sunday in July and August. 

Save the Dates ... 2015 Entertainment Schedule: 

• August 16th - Bob Lougheed's Elvis (a tribute to Elvis) 
• August 23rd - Front Page News (rock) 
• August 30th - The British Invasion Experience (60's & 70's British rock tribute) 

• Monday - Family Movies in the Park, White Horse Park.  Enjoy a family-friendly movie outdoors on the big screen!  Bring lawn chairs and snacks.  BYOB is allowed.  Drinks, popcorn and snacks will also be available for purchase. 

Complete Schedule: 

• August 17 – James and the Giant Peach (1996) 
• August 24 – Hook (1991) 
• August 31 – Into the Woods (2014) 

• Monday - Movie Night on Dewey Beach, On Dewey Beach at Dagsworthy Street.  Bring your family and a beach chair to Dewey Beach on Monday for family movie night!  Movies will start at approximately 8:30 P.M on the beach at Dagsworthy St. in Dewey. 

2015 Movie Schedule: 

• 8/17/2015 - Maleficent 
• 8/24/2015 - Muppets Most Wanted 

• Tuesday - Family Movie Night at Coconuts, Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill.  Bring the entire family for this popular fun-filled night. Enjoy a delicious chargrilled entrée at Coconuts, followed by a free family movie shown on the wall outside on Coconuts' patio. Of course you can't watch a movie without popcorn so look for the popcorn cart! Popcorn and candy are free too! 

Complete Movie Schedule: 

• August 11 - E.T.  
• August 18 - Big Hero 6 

• August 25 - Penguins of Madagascar 

Funny Poop 

• Did you hear about the two blondes who froze to death in a drive-in movie?  They had gone to see 'Closed for the Winter.' 

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. 
• Our website is back up and running.  Be sure to bookmark our new address - www.OCRavensRoost44.com or go to 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