Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 8/9/17

Roost #44 Poop

From the Prez - Remember the August 10^th Roost meeting switches to The Big Easy (the former Halls restaurant) on 60^th St. at 7:30pm. Restaurant is open with full menu before the meeting. Very big thanks to the House Committee - Donna Chaplinski and Ron Apperson for all their work in securing the locations for the June - September Roost meetings.

As of November 1^st, Jo Ann Elder is resigning as Membership Chairman. Jo Ann has handled all the duties of the Membership Committee basically by herself for years. The Roost By Laws call for a Membership Committee of 3 members. So we are looking for 3 members to step up and handle the duties and functions that Jo Ann has handled by herself. These include processing new member applications, maintaining the Roost Rooster, administering the attendance list at Roost meetings and managing dues collections. Jo Ann will be happy to assist members in learning and becoming comfortable with these functions. By dividing all these duties up by three people, I think the time needed to serve on the Membership Committee will be greatly reduced and manageable for the new Committee members. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested in stepping up. We need your help and support! And Jo Ann deserves a break (and our thanks)!

I will try to have my white, Ford 150 pick up truck in a visible spot at the Big Easy for the next meeting for members who want to bring plastic or paper grocery bags for Diakonia. Thanks, Diakonia really appreciates these donations to help give out food to needy families or individuals.

Is there interest in getting together at the Roxana Moose Lodge to watch the London game? They open at 9am in time to watch the game. Thanks for the suggestion, Nelson.
Dates to Remember:
- Tonight – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
- Wednesday, August 16^th – Duckaneer Cruise, 7-9pm.
- Wednesday, September 6^th – Ravens Rap returns to the Original Greene Turtle.
- Wednesday, September 6^th – Bar Hop Cruise, 6pm.
- Thursday, September 14^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
- Saturday, October 21^st – Crab Feast, 1-4pm.
- Saturday, November 4^th – Humane Society Quarter Auction. See here for flyer.
Road Trips

NASHVILLE: Although our group rate for the Union Station Hotel for our Nashville Trip is guaranteed, the people from RR58 had to cancel, so we have 1 room open for the trip. Everyone has paid for the game tickets and shirts. I have paid for the tickets and expect to have a mock-up for the trip shirts soon.

LONDON: As of right now I have 12 people that want to take the shuttle up to and back from BWI. The cost is $84/pp. Let me know at the get together if you want to join us. If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Thanks, Gary.
Season Bus: Call Mike Grimes at 410.251.6821 for information.
Dues: Don't forget that we are looking for a replacement for me as membership chairperson. Let one of the officers know if you're interested. Jo Ann.
Ticket Exchange:
- For Sale: 2 Ravens’ PSLs, Section 102, Row 32, Seat 7-8; [Lower Level Sidelines on Visitors Side]. Contact Kathleen Matthews 410-949-6747.
- For Sale: (3) seats. We would like to sell the PSL and can discuss the price if someone is interested in making an offer. The other options would be preferably to sell the whole season (at cost), but will consider selling by game if the tickets are available. Section 550, Row 21, Seats 9-11. Total amount = 2500.00 (833.00 each). We can be reach at, Craig at 410-977-4538 or Anita at 410-977-7760.
- We’d like to sell a set of either 2 or 4 tickets for the season. Section 532, row 10, seats 9-12 - $828 each for the season-face value. Call Don Vecchioni for more information at 443-909-6261 (cell).
- I have tickets for sale for TWO games. They are: Dec. 23 at 4:30--Indianapolis Colts and Dec. 31 at 1 PM – Bengals. Two seats are in Section 101, Row 32, seats 20 and 21. They are 3 seats from the aisle on the Visitors side of the stadium. I am asking face value for the tickets. Anyone interested should call Marius Ambrose at 302-947-4168.
Entertainment: The Entertainment Committee would like you to join them for the following upcoming events:
- Wednesday, August 16^th – Pirate & Wench Cruise on the Duckaneer!
  - Time: 7 pm to 9 pm. You must be at the dock at 6:30pm. Come early and catch Happy Hour eats at MR Ducks. Or stay after the cruise and get something to eat then, but no food will be served on the boat.
  - Cost: $20.00, cash bar
  - TRIP IS LIMITED TO 45 people!! Don't get left out! We already have 36 signed up. Four have paid thus far.
  - Where: Talbot Street Pier (MR Ducks). Talbot Street on the Bay.
  - Cruise the lovely Assawoman Bay at sunset. Pillage other boats, maybe annoy the people at Seacrets with the water cannons. Wear your best Pirate or wench costume, or just strap on your wooden leg and an eye patch. This will be a fun evening.
  - If you have not paid, send your check, made out to Ravens Roost 44, to Maggie, at 15 Windward Court, Ocean Pines MD 21811.
- Wednesday, September 6^th - OCRR44 2017 Bar-Hop Cruise (flier here) to benefit the Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim Team in support of the AGH Penguin Swim. All money raised is donated to AGH.
  - HH prices on food/drinks til 6pm
  - 5:45 board "The Explorer". Boat leaves promptly at 6pm. Will return about 10:30pm
  - Cash bar on boat.
  - Itinerary being determined, but last stop will be Sunset Grill
  - $35/pp includes Boat Ride & 5 Raffle Tickets for prizes drawn at each stop.
  - Limited to 65 people. This sells out fast so sign up early. All checks should be made out to "Ravens Roost 44".
  - Sign up and pay at the August meeting or send an email to: garywm@mchsi.com to reserve a spot. Checks can be mailed to: 15 Windward Ct., Ocean Pines, Md 21811
- Saturday, October 21^st – RR44 Crab Feast, 1-4pm at the Shrimp Boat in West OC. Crabs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, fried chicken, hush puppies, Miller Lite and Coors Light draft. $36pp.
From Joanne Faber: Dear Roost, How I hate to have to report, the cancer has returned and continues to spread. Hopkins is on it and treatments have begun. Cyberknife robotic radiation treatments for brain and c-spine first then more chemo and immunotherapy next and long term. So, I am feeling pretty good, working hard to maintain regular, new-normal schedule. The docs are very encouraging and are telling me I will be able to go to Ravens game in London and bus trips to the stadium. I ask for your prayers, support and normal usual fun. Love you all, Joanne. PS I have to admit I have an O’s shirt on today. They are hot!

Ravens Poop

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Local Poop

Today thru Labor Day - 100 Nights of Lights, South End of Ocean City Boardwalk. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the south end of the boardwalk will light up with a new light show every night! The light display will be featured approximately every 20 minutes, from 9pm – 11pm.
Today thru Friday - White Marlin Open - World's Largest & Richest Billfish Tournament, Harbour Island Marina. Join us for the 44th Annual White Marlin Open from August 7 - August 11, 2017. The fish are spectacular and the prizes are huge — totaling more than $2 million.

It's the World's Largest and Richest Billfish Tournament — held in the White Marlin Capital of the World. This year the stakes are high with a record crushing $4, 450,000 purse and 1,412 fish caught in 2016. Prizes are also awarded for the largest blue marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi (dolphin fish), wahoo and shark.

See if you have what it takes to catch the winning white marlin and register today.

Spectators are welcome to watch, as 300+ boats from Florida to New England take more than 1,500 of the world's best anglers out to pursue some of America's largest fish.

Then check out the spectacular weigh-ins every evening from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harbour Island Marina, 14th Street and the bay.

NOTE: Parking is not available at Harbour Island. The Presbyterian Church on 14th Street, just a block away, offers parking for a small donation. You can also park free at the Ocean City Convention Center, then catch a shuttle to the weigh-ins.
Tonight - Free Movies on the Beach at Carousel Hotel, On the Beach at the Carousel Hotel. Enjoy free movies on the beach every Wednesday from June 7 to August 30 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 at dusk. For more information, call 800-626-2326.

Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule:
- August 9: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
- August 16: Sing
- August 23: Back to the Future
- August 30: The Lego Batman Movie
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.

2017 Schedule:
- Aug 10 - Blind Wind (Bluegrass / Americana / Classic Rock)
- Aug 17 - Eclipse (Journey Tribute Band)
- Aug 24 - Sir Rod (Rod Stewart Tribute)
- Aug 31 - Funk Shue (R&B / Funk / Soul)
Tomorrow - Concerts in the Park, White Horse Park. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy a free family-friendly concert. BYOB is permitted.
- August 10 - Opposite Directions
- August 17 - Sons of Pirates
- August 24 - On the Edge
Tomorrow - Locals Under the Lights, Freeman Stage. Locals Under the Lights returns to The Freeman Stage for the fifth season! Audience members can sit back, relax and enjoy local and up-and-coming artists perform on the same stage as national acts, such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Hunter Hayes and Chicago!

Interested in being a performer for Local Under the Lights? Fill out the form at bit.ly/stagelocals to be considered!

This performance is free for all to attend. Please BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair. Children age 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday - ABBA The Concert, Freeman Stage. ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life. 21st Century Artists, Inc., has presented its ABBA tribute show throughout North America for well over a decade, known as ABBA The Music, ABBA The Concert, and ABBA The Hits. The ABBA tribute show has sold-out shows across the nation, including at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Highland Park in Chicago as well as Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia.

ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.”

Many critics agree, ABBA The Concert is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world. Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at the ultimate tribute celebration.

Assigned seating sections require tickets for all patrons, including infants and toddlers. No re-entry allowed. Seats are provided.
Saturday (morning) - Milkshake Rock Band for Kids, Freeman Stage. Milkshake is a band on a mission: to create great rock music for kids. Led by singer Lisa Mathews and guitarist Mikel Gehl, whose songs for grown-ups have been featured in movies and prime-time television, and whose indie rock group Love Riot garnered critical praise during its 10-year run, Milkshake has won over preschoolers without compromising songcraft, stagecraft or their authentic rock&roll spirit.

This performance is free for all to attend. Please BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair. Children age 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday (night) - The Joey Alexander Trio, Freeman Stage. Born on June 25, 2003 on the island of Bali, pianist Joey Alexander originally learned about jazz from his dad, who exposed his son to a variety of classic albums from his extensive collection. At the age of 6, Joey began teaching himself to play piano using a mini electronic keyboard given to him by his father. His musicianship and grasp of jazz fundamentals developed at a remarkable pace, and at age 8 UNESCO invited him to play solo piano for an elated Herbie Hancock during the piano great’s visit to Indonesia. At 9, he won the grand prize at the first Master-Jam Fest, an all-ages competition in Ukraine which included 200 competitors from 17 countries. By 10, he was performing at jazz festivals in both Jakarta and Copenhagen. An invitation from Wynton Marsalis led to his U.S. debut appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall in 2014 where he amazed the audience with his musicality, followed by appearances before the Jazz Foundation of America at the Apollo and the Arthur Ashe Learning Center at Gotham Hall. Wishing to encourage the continued development of Joey’s prodigious playing, his parents sold the family business in Jakarta and relocated to the United States.

His 2015 debut album for “Motéma Music, My Favorite Things,” garnered two Grammy Award nominations for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Improvised Solo for his performance of John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” making him the youngest jazz artist ever nominated for a Grammy. His performances on the 58th Annual Grammy Awards broadcast received standing ovations from the star-studded audience, bringing his talent to the attention of music lovers everywhere, mesmerizing long-time industry professionals, and inspiring other young musicians to pursue their own dreams.

His sophomore album “Countdown” showcased Joey’s remarkable development as a contemporary jazz bandleader and promise as a composer. Now, as he enters his teen years, Joey takes another step in charting his artistic direction with the release of “Countdown.” Building upon the swing and improvisational style that made his first project a critical and popular success, “Countdown” is a reflection of the growth and maturity of Joey Alexander as an artist, and a confident next step toward a limitless future.

BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair. Children age 12 & under are granted free entry to The Freeman Stage for all General Admission performances and must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday - Somerset Plaza - Free Live Concerts & OC Cruzer Classic Car Display, Somerset Plaza between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Ave. Enjoy 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... 2017 Concert Schedule:
- August 13: One Night Stand (Classic Rock)
- September 10: Blake Haley (Acoustic / Country / Rock)
- September 24: DJ Music
- 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.
- August 13 - Front Page News
- August 20 - Southern Charm
- August 27 - The British Invasion Experience
- September 3 - Separate Ways (Journey Tribute)
Monday/Friday - Free Movies on the Beach on 27th Street, On the Beach at 27th Street. Enjoy free movies on the beach every Monday and Friday from June 26 to August 11. 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 410-250-0125.
- Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule:
  - August 11: The Secret Life of Pets
Tuesday - Family Beach Olympics - Free Family Fun, On the Beach at 27th St. Enjoy free family fun on the beach! Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages. Events include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay games, and more. All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by adults. For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.
Tuesday - OC Beach Dance Party With DJ Batman - DJ Batman - OC's Legendary DJ, On the Beach at the Caroline Street Stage. Dance the evening away with live entertainment hosted by DJ Batman at Ocean City's Caroline Street Stage on the beach by the Boardwalk! Grab your beach chair, blanket and friends and head downtown for an evening of interactive entertainment. Come early to get a prime spot on the beach to enjoy the music and dance in the sand!

2017 Schedule
- August 15: 80s Night - The New Romance & DJ Batman
- August 22: 90s Night - Here's to the Night & DJ Batman
- August 29: Mike Hines & the Look & DJ Batman
For more information, please contact the Ocean City Recreation and Park Department at 410-250-0125 or the Ocean City Visitors Center at 800-626-2326. Please consider using public transportation as parking is limited in the downtown area.

Funny Poop

During his physical, the doctor asked the patient about his daily activity level. He described a typical day this way: 'Well, yesterday afternoon, I waded along the edge of a lake, drank eight beers, escaped from wild dogs in the heavy brush, jumped away from an aggressive rattlesnake, marched up and down several rocky hills, stood in a patch of poison ivy, crawled out of quicksand and took four leaks behind big trees.'

Inspired by the story, the doctor said, 'You must be one hell of an outdoors man!'

'NAH,' he replied, 'I'm just a shitty golfer.'
Jones came into the office an hour late for the third time in one week and found the boss waiting for him. "What's the story this time, Jones?" he asked sarcastically. "Let's hear a good excuse for a change."

Jones sighed, "Everything went wrong this morning, Boss. The wife decided to drive me to the station. She got ready in ten minutes, but then the drawbridge got stuck. Rather than let you down, I swam across the river — look, my suit's still damp — ran out to the airport, got a ride on Mr. Thompson's helicopter, landed on top of Radio City Music Hall, and was carried here piggyback by one of the Rockettes."

"You'll have to do better than that, Jones," said the boss, obviously disappointed. "No woman can get ready in ten minutes."

Etcetera

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