Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Weekly Poop 8/17/16


Roost #44 Poop
·         Dates to Remember:
o   Friday – WCS Meeting @…
o   Friday, November 4th - Casino Bus Trip to Harrington.  Pickup at Montego Bay at 8:30, and Rose’s Millsboro at 9 am; Return leaving Harrington at 3pm.  Cost: $20.00 per person with $15.00 Free Slot pay and $7.00 credit towards luncheon buffet.  Please contact Mary Kendall to sign up via phone: 302-236-9617 or email:  mary.kendall@merck.com.  Any questions please let me know.  Mary.
·         Members please bring plastic or paper shopping bags to the monthly Roost meetings.  The bags will be taken to Diakonia by Eric for use in distributing food donations to the community.
·         Ticket Exchange:
o   Season tickets for sale: 4 seats Section 506 Row 10 Seat 1-4, $3080.  Please contact Geof Storm at 443-241-4858 or Kathi Storm at 410-596-0810.
o   Season Tickets For Sale: Section: 530, Row 14, Seats 24 & 25.   Cost $1544 (face value). Contact Mike Grimes at 410.251.6821 for further information.  Note: These tickets are not mine.
o   PSL'S AND TICKETS.  PSL'S sec 539 row 17 seats 1,2 and 3 (1 is the aisle seat) $1,200 ea per PSL $3600 total for PSL'S.  Season tickets for these seats also available.  Bill C 443-513-1697 or billycords558@gmail.com.
o   Opening Day Tickets & Bus Seats For Sale: The seats are located in Section 540/Row 10/Seats 11 & 12.  The cost is $200 for the tickets & seats.  Call Ken Taras at 443.235.3437.
·         Road Trip: Please see this month's Ravens Caw for trip information, or call Gary, 443-618-9972.  You do not have to be going to the game in order to buy a shirt.  Please see/call Gary for more information.
·         Season Bus: Bus seats for individual games are $45.00.  Please contact Mike at 410.251.6821.
·         Penguin Swim: SAVE THE DATE!!  Wednesday Sept 7th.  OC RR44 2016 Bar-Hop Cruise to benefit the Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim Team in support of the Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim.  ALL MONEY RAISED IS DONATED TO AGH. 
o   Meet at MR Ducks.  HH prices on food and drinks till 6 pm. 
o   5:45 pm board “The Explorer” with Capt. Jack.  Boat leaves PROMPTLY at 6 pm, will return about 10 – 10:30 pm.  Cash bar on boat - $3 Beer, $4 Wine, $5 Mixed Drinks.
o   First stop TBD
o   Second stop is OC Fish Company (formally Captains Galley).  Happy hour prices on select drinks and food.  Start boarding @ 8:10 pm, leave @ 8:20 pm.
o   Third stop is Sunset Grill.  Happy hour prices on drinks and food.  Start boarding 9:30 pm, Leave 9:40 pm.
o   10 pm-ish return to MR Ducks.
o   $35/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 Winward Ct., Ocean Pines, MD 21811.  Gary.
·         Roost Apparel: The Hawaiian shirts ordered by Leslie Viands, Nancy Dalesio, Audrey Fohner and Moes Parrish have not yet been picked up.  Maggie has a list of people who will buy them if they are not picked up by the September 8th meeting.  Please contact Maggie at 410-208-2756 or millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment.  If no contact, they will be sold to the waiting list folks on September 8th.
·         Entertainment Committee:
All members are welcome to join the committee! We need more participation from all members.
·         From the Prez:
o   Bull Roast tix open to all members and public and that we are only selling 200.
o   Rap show on Sept 7th.
o   Anyone wanting to nominate member for member of the year must give, in writing, anyone they want to nominate to a board or member or previous winner. Board and previous members will vote by October's meeting.
2016 Roost Entertainment Activities
o   Boardwalk Bike Ride/ Walk - 2nd Saturday of September & October.  Meet at 27th Street at 9 AM.  Afterwards some of us go to breakfast at the Sahara on Johnny Unitas Way (19th Street).  Come join us for breakfast whether you did the Boards or not.  Another opportunity to see old friends and make new ones.
o   Crab Feast - Saturday, October 1st at Shrimp Boat, 1-5 pm.  $35 pp, which includes tax and grat.  Menu includes crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, hush puppies, Coors Light and Miller Lite draft, soda, iced tea, and water.  No children please but non-members are okay.  Checks only payable to Ravens Roost #44.  Sign Up Sheet at the August and September meeting and the cutoff date is September 20.
o   Dover Air Museum & Dogfish Brewer Tours Sat. 10/15/16.  Plan is to leave OC about 8:30 am , tour the museum for about 2 1/2 hrs, then go to brewery in Milton where lunch is on your own $. Tours & tasting of 4 beers is free. We will leave for OC whenever everyone is done. Our only pre-paid cost will be for the bus & that depends on how many we have & what bus arrangements I can get. If the bus has no bathroom (last resort) we will stop as needed because we have no real schedule to stick with.  The event will be limited to a manageable size of 25.  We currently have 16.  You can sign up by calling Ron at 302-436-4790.  First come, first served: we will start a wait list after 25.
o   Bull & Oyster Roast - October 29th, 2-6 PM at the American Legion on 23rd St. and Coastal Highway. This is our annual fund raising event!  So bring your friends and family too. Tickets are $40.  The menu includes pit beef, fried oysters, raw oysters, oyster stew, sausage & peppers & onions, sides, dessert, beer and soda.  Cash bar.  Live music by The Stims.  Sign up Sheet at next Roost Meeting or send checks, made out to Ravens Roost #44, for $40 PP to Eric Waterman, 311 S. Ocean Drive, OC, MD 21842.
o   Canned Food Drive - Bring canned goods to November 10th Roost meeting for local food bank.
o   Christmas Party - December 10th, 6-10PM at the Cove Restaurant at Bayside.
o   Last Game of the Season Party – T/B/D
o   Other Activities Under Discussion
o   Raft Up
o   Tour of the Castle (Raven Training Facility)
o   Tour of M&T Bank Stadium
o   Day trip to Chincoteague or Onancock
o   Pub Crawl at Kent Narrows
o   Tour of Seacrets Distillery
o   Tour of OC Brewing Company

Ravens Poop
·         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 - Carousel Hotel on 118th St., On the Beach at the Carousel Hotel.  Enjoy free movies on the beach every Wednesday from June 1 to August 31 at the Carousel Hotel on 117th St. in Ocean City MD.  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.
Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule:
o   August 17: Hotel Transylvania 2
o   August 24: Minions
o   August 31: Star Wars; The Force Awakens
·         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 13 to August 31 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:
o   August 17 - Zydeco-a-Go-Go (Creole Zydeco)
o   August 24 - The Beach Bumz (Beach Music)
o   August 31 - Funk Shue (Funkiest 4 on the Shore)
·         Tonight – The Freeman Stage @ BaysideThe Band Perry w/ Opening Act: Melissa Alesi.  Grammy Award winning sibling trio, The Band Perry, released their self-titled debut album in 2010 featuring two No. 1 singles, the sextuple platinum song, “If I Die Young” and platinum “All Your Life.”  Their second album, Pioneer, spawned two additional No. 1 singles “Better Dig Two” and “DONE,” plus hits “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely” and “Chainsaw.” Their anthemic 2015 single “Live Forever” has been picked to rep the 2016 U.S. Olympic team.  Fixed Seating & Standing Room Only offered; Tickets are required for ALL patrons, including infants and children.  $50 – $85.
·         Tomorrow – Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Concert, S. Division St. & the Bay.  Free Concerts Open to the Public 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, next to the US Coast Guard Station in downtown Ocean City MD.
All concert admissions and parking are free and open to the public. Beverages, including beer, are available for purchase.
Please bring your own chair.
2016 Schedule
o   August 18 - Eastern Electric (Progressive / Blues)
o   August 25 - Sir Rod (Rod Stewart Tribute)
For more information, call 410-289-7739.
·         Tomorrow - Summer Concert Series at Indian River Inlet, Delaware Seashore State Park at the Indian River Inlet.  Join us at the North Inlet Day Area Gazebo for live music performances every Thursday this summer!  Bring a chair and a picnic and watch the sun set over the Indian River Bay while enjoying a variety of local performers.  A park naturalist will offer a hands-on activity, making this fun for the whole family!
o   August 18 - Twice Removed: Classic Rock
·         Tomorrow - Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience at Freeman Stage, Freeman Stage.  Since 1981, two-time Grammy award winning artist Terrance Simien, has shattered the myths about what his indigenous Zydeco roots music is — and is not.  Leading his five-piece, highly skilled and well-traveled, Zydeco Experience band, Terrance has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today.  Terrance creates a hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-soulful-American-zydeco-roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove.  He has found a seamless and artful way to deliver his eclectic music as a relevant, evolving artist who is clearly rooted in Creole tradition.  Well known for his legendary live performances, he also helped changed the path of success for his genre by introducing complex vocal harmonies, diverse repertoire and carefully crafted high quality recordings.  $15.  Children are free.  Bring your own chair.
·         Friday - An Evening with Gladys Knight at Freeman Stage, Freeman Stage.  The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest.  Very few singers over the last 50 years have matched her unassailable artistry.  The Empress of Soul has enjoyed No. 1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance.  She is a seven-time Grammy winner, including Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “That’s What Friends Are For,” as well as Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album for “At Last,” and participated in the 14th season of “Dancing with the Stars.”  This fall marked the release of her first mainstream dance record, “Just A Little” in nearly 20 years.  The song serves as lead single from her 12th studio album slated to be released in 2016.  $50 - $100.  Assigned seating.
·         Saturday (morning) - The Uncle Devin Show at Freeman Stage, Freeman Stage.  The Uncle Devin Show is a live, interactive musical experience for children by renowned drummer Devin Walker.  Uncle Devin and his flute-playing sidekick, Mr. Grasshopper, will introduce children to different genres of music while showing them how percussion is the heartbeat of them all.  This performance takes children on a magical journey through the Land of Percussion that allows them to hear, see, and play different percussion instruments while gaining an understanding of the history of percussion and why it is the easiest, oldest, and most diverse form of musical creativity.  Free.  Assigned seating.
·         Saturday (evening) - The Tamburitzans at Freeman Stage, Freeman Stage.  The Tamburitzans, a performing ensemble of talented college students, who combine music, song and dance to celebrate the cultural heritages of people worldwide will celebrate its 80th season with a show titled, “Jubilee.”  The Tamburitzans is the longest running live stage show in the United States.  The company’s repertoire reflects the traditions and influences of more than 100 nationalities.  Additionally, the members of the ensemble come from all corners of the North America and Europe. “Jubilee,” will reflect the various celebrations and remembrances of world cultures — such as weddings, anniversaries and rites of passage.  The content is fresh and looks, sounds and feels more sophisticated and contemporary.  Free.  Bring Your Own Chair.
·         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... 2016 Concert Schedule:
o   September 11: British Invasion Experience (Beatles tribute)
o   September 25: TBA
Entertainment subject to change without notice.
For more information, call 410-289-7739.
·         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.
Live Music Schedule
o   August 21 - The Groove Train (Disco Party)
o   August 28 - Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis
o   September 4 - The Janitors (Variety)
·         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, special effects and audio production 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 9:30pm, 10:00pm and 10:30pm.  Each show is approximately 8 minutes in length.
·         Monday thru Sunday - OC Sandfest.  Watch Master Champion Sand Sculptors, The Beach at North Division Street.
Back by popular demand!  Experience all of the fun at the 3rd Annual Ocean City Sandfest on August 22-28.  OC Sandfest will feature giant sand sculptures along the beautiful Ocean City boardwalk with special family attractions and activities.
Watch as master champion sand sculptors transform the smooth beach sand into massive works of art.  Sculptures will remain on display all week.  Stroll along the Boardwalk from N. Division Street to 4th Street to see these breathtaking sculptures.
There will be a Sand Sculpting Classes and a Family Sand Sculpting Demonstration.  Prizes will be awarded.  Gather your friends and family and join the fun!  All events will be taking place on the beach near N. Division Street and are weather permitting.
Plus, check out the sand sculptures like you've never seen before as they light up the night.  This incredible sight is one not to miss!
·         Wednesday, September 7 – Worcester County Veterans Memorial @ Ocean Pines 10th Annual Golf Tournament, Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club.  Check-in 11 am, Shotgun start @ 12 noon.  $90 per player, includes greens fees w/ cart, range balls, lunch, door prize entry, dinner buffet, awards/prizes/goodie bag.  For additional info contact Marie Gilmore @ 410.726.2881, or opmarie@aol.com.

Funny Poop
·         An explorer in the deepest Amazon suddenly finds himself surrounded by a bloodthirsty group of natives.  Upon surveying the situation, he says quietly to himself, "Oh God, I'm f--ked.”
There is a ray of light from heaven and a voice booms out: "No you are NOT f--ked. Pick up that stone at your feet and bash in the head of the chief standing in front of you."
So the explorer picks up the stone and proceeds to bash the living shit out of the chief.
As he stands above the lifeless body, breathing heavily and surrounded by 100 natives with a look of shock on their faces, God's voice booms out again: "Okay . . . NOW you're f--ked."

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 up and running.  Be sure to bookmark our 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



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