Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Weekly Poop 10/25/17


Roost #44 Poop
  • From the PrezAt our last meeting on October 19th at the Greene Turtle, the Board approved the House Committee recommendation to move our monthly meetings to OC 360 located at the top of the Fenwick Inn. We have negotiated a 3 month open trial period with 360. They will provide HH pricing before, during and after each meeting. They are offering selected HH appetizers and a separate HH menu strictly for us. In addition, their regular menu is available.
    You must have your Roost Membership card to get HH prices for food and beverages before and after the meeting. If you have lost your card, see myself, Donna or Ron to verify that you are a member to the 360 staff. But it would be very helpful if all members brought their membership cards with them. I want to again thank Donna Chaplinski and Ron Apperson for all their work on the House Committee.
    Due to a previously booked engagement at 360, the next Roost meeting will be Thursday November 16th.
    Roost Crab Feast - We held our Annual Crab Feast at the Shrimp Boat again this year on Saturday October 21st. Great crabs, chicken, hush puppies and corn. A good time was had by all! Thanks to Marian Cicero for another great crab feast!
    20th Anniversary T shirts, hoodies and long sleeve shirts are being ordered tomorrow. If you have not paid for your order or would like to make an order, contact me TODAY at 410-598-4597 or eric-_waterman@comcast.net. I have several orders from members who have not paid. These orders will not be filled unless I hear from you today. Final orders will be dropped off at the vendor tomorrow (Thursday)!
    Council News - the Raven Council of Raven Roosts will be holding their annual Bull and Oyster Roast on February 10th at Martin's West in Baltimore. Tickets are $60 per person and a premium open bar has been added this year. Roost #44 traditionally donates two tickets. If you would like to use those tickets, contact me. First come, first served! Also contact me if you would like to purchase additional tickets beyond the two we are donating.
    At the last Council meeting, donations to a variety of charities were announced. Roost #44 was successful this year in securing a $500.00 donation to Diakonia, our local food bank and homeless shelter. The Council advised that since 2007, Council Roosts have raised over $3.2 MILLION DOLLARS for local charities.
  • Dates to Remember:
    • TonightRavens Rap @ the Original Greene Turtle. 6 - 8pm. Show your support for the Ravens and Ravens Roost 44! Door prizes galore, including 2 Ravens game tickets! Due to the game this week being on Thursday night, we will not be doing the Ravens Rap Show this Wednesday night.
    • Saturday, November 4thHumane Society Quarter Auction. See here for flyer.
    • Thursday, November 16thRavens Roost #44 Monthly Meeting @ OC 360.
    • Friday, November 17 – Harrington Trip.
    • Saturday Dec 9th - RR44 Christmas Party at Big Easy on 60.
  • Road Trips
    NASHVILLE ROAD TRIP: Shirts and Koozies have been ordered. I hope to have them to hand out at the meeting on 10/19. If not, I will notify everyone to pick them up at my house. The game tickets will be given out along with the shirts. I am looking into a possible group get together for Friday Nov. 3rd. Details to follow but I am thinking evening time, either before or after dinner depending on what time most people arrive in town. Please let me know your arrival plans so I can pick a time convenient for the majority. Location will be in or near the Union Station Hotel on Broadway. There are several bars in the area so a couple of options depending on capacity to handle our group. If anyone NOT going on the trip would like one, I need to get their order by Monday. They can email or call me at; garywm@mchsi.com. 443-618-9972.
    LONDON ROAD TRIP: I think everyone had a great time except for the game! Lots of pictures have been posted on FB and I am sure several will be included in the Roost scrapbook and 20th Anniversary book. Several good stories to be told after a few drinks have been consumed by a couple participants. For those that were part of the trip, please let me know if you want to plan a get-together to share photos and stories!
    Thanks, Gary.
  • Season Bus: Call Mike Grimes at 410.251.6821 for information.
  • Ticket Exchange:
    • 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).
    •  Single seat ticket for sale for each of the Ravens home games.  $80 for each game ticket.  Section 539, Row 10 Seat 5. Bus seat available for $40.  Call Paul Neal 302-436-9017. Speak slowly if you leave a message. Thanks, Paul.
    • From Gary Miller: We have two tickets to the Monday Night Football game Ravens v. Houston 11/27/17 at 8:30pm for sale. The tix are in Section 103, row 32, seats 10 and 11 (this is about the 10 yard line, visitors side). Price: $146.00 each (face value). Please call Gary at 443-618-9972 or email him at garywm@mchsi.com to purchase the tickets.
    • 2 Nashville game tickets. Call or text Eric at 410-598-4597.
    • Nick Costa 410-428-0131. Section 133 Row 33 seats 9 & 10. $140 each. He will sell tickets with or without PSL.
    • Ken & Sandy are looking to sell their tickets & bus seats for Thursday’s night game. Section 540, Row 10, Seats 11 & 12. Cost: $200 including 2 bus seats. Call Kenny at 443.235.3437.
  • OCRR44 Penguin Swim Team: Please note that the AGH website is up and the Team page has been opened. Anyone interested in joining the team this year, please go to; "aghpenguinswim.org" to sign up. Note that you will have to make a donation of $25 on line to join. If you need help signing up, let me know. We will have a short meeting before the regular Roost meeting (10/19) at 7pm to discuss personal fundraising and group events. Please note that the Team is sponsoring a Christmas tree at the Ocean Pines tree lighting ceremony in Whitehorse Park (where the Roost Picnic is held) on Nov. 25th at 6:30pm. The Team will meet to decorate the tree on Sat. 11/18. We will discuss details on the decorations at our meeting on 10/19.
    OC Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim Team in conjunction with the AGH Foundation is sponsoring a tree in the Ocean Pines 7th Annual Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Whitehorse Park at 6:30pm on Sat Nov. 25th. This is a fun evening that includes Christmas Carols sung by local school and carol groups and the OCRR44 Penguin Swim Team will have a table available for anyone that wants to bring snacks and/or refreshments to share. Come out for a fun evening, walk around the park viewing dozens of decorated trees, listening to Christmas carols and enjoy some snacks and refreshments (adult and otherwise). KIDS ARE WELCOME!

  • The Ocean City Elks Lodge is having a show with Transfuzion. Tickets are $30 each, and include domestic beer, wine and snacks. The show will be on Saturday, Nov. 18th from 7-10 pm. You may remember that Transfuzion was the featured entertainment at our dances. If you are an Elk, please see the bartenders for tickets. If not, please call Jo Ann Elder at 410-251-4360.
  • Entertainment: The next Entertainment Committee meeting will be at 6pm at The Big Easy on 60 on October 30. Topic: Christmas Party. There will be no meeting in November or December.
    • Saturday Dec 9th, 6 – 9pm - RR44 Christmas Party at Big Easy on 60. The final reservations and menu selections are now in. Looking forward to seeing everyone in their Christmas finery! Drink tickets and menu selection will be handed out at the door with your seating assignment. Any questions or problems, please call Maggie 443-867-7198.
    • Harrington Casino Trip:
      • Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
      • Cost: $20.00 per person, $15.00 free slot play and $7.00 voucher for buffet
      • Leaving Montego Bay at 8:30 am, Leaving Rose’s in DE at 9:00 am
      • Leaving Casino at 3PM to return home.
      • Contact Mary Kendall at 302-236-9617 or email: mary.kendall@merck.com
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 - Ravens Rap Show - Chance To Win Tickets To Ravens Home Games, The Original Greene Turtle. Ravens Rap Show Live - all you need to know about your hometown team! Join your hosts Mike Bradley of 92.7 FM with special guests Bruce Laird and Tony Lombardi from Russell Street Report for expert analysis, fun commentary and insider info.
    The Ravens Rap Show is filmed LIVE every Wednesday night from 6-8pm at The Original Greene Turtle! Every show you attend, gets you more chances to win Ravens Tickets to home Ravens games vs the Bears, the Dolphins, the Lions and the Colts (must be present to win) and other giveaways from sponsors!
    Featuring 16 ounce Aluminum Bud Light Bottles during the show - $3.00
    Due to the game this week being on Thursday night, we will not be doing the Ravens Rap Show this Wednesday night.
  • Saturday & Sunday - Autumn Home & Condo Expo and Art and Craft Fair, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The Autumn Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Exhibitors will be on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations, and interior and exterior displays. With a combination of new products and advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with ideas on enhancing their home's comfort and functionality, as well as aesthetic appeal and overall value. The Art and Craft Fair will offer a wide assortment of creative and unique gifts and accessories made by artists and quality crafts people from near and far. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission.
  • Saturday - Swing for Youth Golf Open - Beneifts the OC Parks & Recreation Youth Programs, Eagles Landing Golf Course. Swing for Youth Golf Open; Shotgun Format: Florida Scramble. For registration & information, Contact Eagles Landing Golf Course at 410-213-7277. Proceeds benefit OC Parks & Recreation Youth Programs
  • Saturday - Seaside 10 Miler / 5K Race - 10 Mile Run & 5K Halloween Bash, Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot. Straight out and back for a 10 mile course taking advantage of the OCMD boardwalk. Runners will jump off the boardwalk at 27th Street onto Coastal Highway via Baltimore Avenue. Head north to 68th Street, around the block to 69th, then back on Coastal Highway heading south the same way you came. The 5K course will start at same location, circle the boardwalk pier, go down concrete portion of boardwalk to 16th/17th Street, turnaround then straight back to same finish as 10 miler. It’s a fantastic way to gear up for the Halloween Holiday. All are welcome to come wearing the most outrageous costumes you can dream up!
Funny Poop
  • Two elderly women were out driving in a large car. Both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I could have sworn we just went through a red light."
    After a few more minutes they came to another intersection and the light was red again and again they went right though. This time the woman in the passenger seat was almost sure that the light had been red but was really concerned that she was losing it. She was getting nervous and decided to pay very close attention to the road and the next intersection to see what was going on.
    At the next intersection, sure enough, the light was definitely red and they went right through and she turned to the other woman and said, "Mildred! Did you know we just ran through three red lights in a row! You could have killed us!"
    Mildred turned to her and said, "Oh, am I driving?"


Etcetera
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  • Life is short. Focus on the good.
  • No Poop next week. It will resume 11/8, Lord willing.


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