Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 8/25/21

Roost #44 Poop

· Frank’s note: All items subject to change/cancellation

· From the Prez –

Greetings to all…A reminder to all that the Booze cruise is coming up on September 8th ..see Gary Miller’s report

Our next meeting will be held at the American Legion on September 9^th.

If you want to participate in the football sweepstakes you must go on line and
sign up before September 2nd ..read all information in Michele’s report in the Caw

Any ideas for game watching this season, please bring to the Entertainment committee or at our next meeting..

GO RAVENS

· Dates to Remember:

o 9/8 – Booze Cruise

o 9/9 – Monthly Roost Meeting

o 10/16 – Crab Feast

o 12/18 – Roost Christmas Party

· Membership: Membership rolls have been updated and I’m pleased to announce we have 135 members. Thanks to all!

Applications for membership continue to be received, and introductions/votes will be made at the September meeting.

· Wellness: Please contact Carol Munroe at carol.munroe@hotmail.com if you know of a Roost member in need of a message of encouragement or a sympathy card for a family member.

· Apparel: The Ravens Roost 44 on line store is now closed. Orders will be shipped to your home during the month of August.

· Entertainment:

o Road Trip: The trip is sold out.

o Christmas Party 12/18/21: All members who have not yet responded to the request for your intentions (yes or no) of attending, please send a simple reply to ronapperson@msn.com. We want to hear from ALL members and prospective members (indicate that) to zero in on our plans. As of last meeting we have 65 yes's an 4 no's. There are about 16 who attended last year that have not yet answered.

o Annual Crab Feast

§ DATE; Sat. Oct. 16 TIME; 12:00 to 2:00 pm

§ LOCATION; The Shrimp Boat; 9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West OC

§ COST; $45/PP Checks made payable to; “OC Ravens Roost #44”

§ INCLUDED; All you can eat Md. Blue Crabs; Local Sweet Corn on the Cob; Fried Chicken; Hush Puppies; Draft Beer (Miller Lite, Coors Lite, HH prices on craft beers); Fountain Soda; Fresh Brewed Iced Tea; Service Fee

§ LAST DATE TO SIGN UP; Oct. 1st

§ We only have 17 members signed up for the Crab Feast. Last time we had over 40 attend. Remember this is a Roost Members and their guest ONLY affair. Please let me know if you are interested in attending

· Roost #44 Football Sweepstakes 2021 – Last Chance September 2! Ravens Roost #44 – Let’s bring it on for August! We have sold 90 tickets thus far – Let’s shoot for 150 for the season! This is one of our major fund raisers to support our activities and donations to the community. And it is FUN!

Have you purchased your chance to win yet? Do you want to include your family and friends? Let me know if you want a block of tickets to sell, or we made it easier by offering an electronic way to get your game cards – Check out our website at: https://www.charitymania.com/give/ab015. Share it with family and friends to boost our fundraiser totals!

The details:

· Sweepstakes run for 17 weeks – From September 2 thru December 26

· Last day to get game cards for the 17-week season  September 2

· Late ticket deadline  October 24 (not eligible to win for any prior weeks)

· We will have at least one guaranteed winner each week – It could be you!!!!

· Prizes are awarded each week to the highest 25 game cards that score the most points

o First place - $400

o Second Place - $200

o Third place - $100

o Next 22 Runner ups - $25

· Prizes are awarded each week for the lowest scoring 5 game cards

o Lowest score - $50

o Next 4 Runner ups - $25

· Grand Prize Season ending

o Highest Valued Card of the Season - $1000

o Lowest Valued card of the Season - $200

Cash Prizes will be awarded at the Monthly Meetings or by mail.

If you have any questions, please each out to Michele by email, text, or phone:

Michele.brill@aol.com 443-928-8286

Come on and join the Football Sweepstakes Fun!

· Season Bus: Individual Game Bus Tickets will be sold online this year. Here is the link: Ravens Roost Bus at Bus to Ravens Games event tickets from TicketSource

This will make it a lot easier for folks that want to go to single games.

Thanks, Billy

· Penguin Swim Team:

o Bar Hop (Booze) Cruise

§ Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 6 - 10 pm

§ $35/pp includes boat ride to 3 waterfront bars and 5 raffle tickets for prizes drawn at each stop.

§ Starts at MR Ducks. Board boat The Explorer at 5:45pm

· 1st Stop; Fishtails

· 2nd Stop; De LAzy Lizard

· 3rd Stop; Sunset Grill/Teasers

§ As of right now, we have 45 people signed up for the Booze Cruise. There is a limit of 60 spots, so if you are interested in joining us, please let me know as soon as possible. For those that have signed up already, please be sure to send me a check made out to "Ravens Roost #44" and mailed to; 15 Windward Ct., Ocean Pines, 21811.

· Good of the Roost:

o Hey Ravens women, let's get together and meet for lunch at a local restaurant or picnic at a park. Some of our guys have been doing this pre pandemic for a while so I thought it'd be good for us women to get to know each other and to have a "girls day" out. Contact Donna at 410-627-7697. If we have enough interest, we can pick a date and time. Thanks.

o Weekly Bowling Leagues and Fun, Ocean Lanes Bowling Center. Join the weekly bowling fun at Ocean Lanes Bowling Center on 72nd Street in Ocean City, Maryland. All leagues are starting in September and October.

§ Monday:

Monday Ladies Early Bird

Monday Afternoon Mixed (seniors)

Monday Night (adult/youth)

§ Tuesday:

Tuesday Afternoon Mixed (seniors)

Tuesday Night Mixed

§ Wednesday:

Wednesday Night Ladies

§ Thursday:

Thursday Afternoon Mixed (seniors)

Thursday Night Mixed

§ Friday:

Friday Afternoon Mixed

Friday Evening Mixed

Call 410-524-7550 or stop by to sign up

Ravens Poop

· Good daily dose of Ravens news notes and nuggets here. I can hardly stand ESPN, but you can go here to stay up to date with all of the AFC North news.

· Out and about and can’t watch the game? You can listen to the Ravens on the radio! (I know, right?) Go here: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/game-day/coverage for the list of affiliates.

· Follow all the Orioles news @ MLB here, and on MASN here, from columnist Roch Kubatko.

· Into Maryland Terrapins basketball? Get your Terps fix here.

Local Poop

·        Today - Free Movies on the Beach in Ocean City MD - The Beach on 118th Street. Enjoy free movies on the beach at 118th St. in Ocean City Maryland every Wednesday from June 2 to August 25. Each week, a general audience movie is presented free of charge on our 16 foot projector. Bring a beach chair, blanket & snacks and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-250-0125.
2021 Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule: 118th Street Beach
o   August 25: Spider-man: Far From Home
All titles are subject to change without notice. All movies are weather permitting. Call 410-250-0125 for more information.

·        Today - Chauffeured Vineyard Foodie Tour, Reservations Required - OC Foodie Tour. Meet your guide at "Waves", an Ocean City Boardwalk themed eatery located inside Ocean Downs in Berlin MD. Enjoy a legendary OC treat while you travel in style on a Limo-Bus to Box Car 40 for tastings of fresh homemade cuisine prepared by gourmet chef & Culinary professor, Paule Suplee.
Your voyage continues to Costa Ventosa Vineyards and Microbrewery where you will discover why after over 25 years this state trooper decided to retire, create a vineyard, and open a winery. Increase your beer and wine knowledge in the tasting room.
Your adventure continues to Poseidon's Pub for more delicious flavors. During this culinary journey you will learn local history of Ocean City & Berlin along with fun facts about the area and the people who started here. Enjoy "free play voucher" at Ocean Downs after the tour.
~ 3 Hour Culinary Tour
~ 3 Tasting at Each Location
~ Includes "free play" at Ocean Downs Casino

·        Today thru Sunday - Ocean City Jeep Week, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Ocean City Area. VENDORS, VINTAGE JEEP DISPLAY, SHOW SPECIALS & PARTS FOR YOUR 4X4, THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD EXPO. Admission is Required. THURSDAY - FRIDAY 10am - 5pm; SATURDAY 10am - 5pm. For More Information Contact - Brad Hoffman, 443-366-5944 or email: brad@live-wire-media.com.

·        Today thru September 6^th - Santa Maria Tall Ship, 15th Century Christopher Columbus Replica, Between 3rd and 4th Street. Travel back in time, the 15th Century replica tall ship, Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus will be in Ocean City, Maryland from August 11 to September 6, 2021!
The Santa Maria is a replica of the 15th century ship that was the flagship of Christopher Columbus' three ship fleet. It will be docked bayside between 2nd and 3rd Street and will be open for public tours. Walk the main decks and explore the ship with a tour of the vessel. It's a rare opportunity to experience a vital piece of maritime history.
Admission: $15 for adults, $6 for children (6 - 12); Family Package - $35

·        Tomorrow – Sunset Park Party Nights: Thursday nights 7 - 9 pm S. Division St. & the Bay. Bring your own chair and watch the sunset over the bay to great live music.
o   8.26 The Dunehounds (Jam band)
* all events subject to weather *schedules subject to change without notice

·        Tomorrow - Ocean City Beach Dance Party, On the Beach at the Caroline Street Stage. Let's Dance! Bring the family for a fun, free Ocean City dance party every Thursday from 7:30pm - 9:30pm during July and August on the beach at Caroline Street, just off the Ocean City MD Boardwalk. Family friendly dance music will be played by local Ocean City DJs. Join in the crowd dancing on the beach! Bring your friends, beach chair and blanket and head to downtown Ocean City Maryland for good music and fun times! This event is for all ages. 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.

·        Sunday – Sundaes in the Park, Sunday nights 7 - 9 pm Northside Park, 125th St. Bayside. Bring your chair and your sweet tooth on Sunday nights all summer long. Sit back and enjoy your favorite bands with a tasty ice cream treat. Following the concert, get ready for the first of its kind OC Drone Show over the Bay at 9 pm.
Schedule:
o   8.29    Mike Hines & the Look “High Energy Dance Music”
o   9.5     Guys in Thin Ties “GITT Your 80s On”

Funny Poop

· A golfer teed up his ball on the first tee, took a mighty swing and hit his ball into a clump of trees. He found his ball and saw an opening between two trees he thought he could hit through. Taking out his 3-wood, he took a mighty swing. The ball hit a tree, bounced back, hit him in the forehead and killed him. As he approached the gates of Heaven, St. Peter asked, "Are you a good golfer?"

The man replied, "Got here in two, didn't I?"

Etcetera

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