Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Weekly Poop 6/8/11

Roost #44 Poop
·         Dates to Remember:
·        Tomorrow – Monthly Roost meeting @ the Blue Ox, 7:30 pm.
·        Friday – Water Conservation Society Meeting @
·        Friday, June 24 – OH BOY!  Tribute to Buddy Holly at The Freeman Stage at Bayside.  Raven Roost fans meet on the right side of the stage Look for a vertical Ravens banner.  No banner will be displayed during the performance.  There is a ten dollar ($10) admission for the show. Come early and park your chair then visit the Cove Bar until show time.  Cove Bar has no cover charge.  The Freeman Stage gate opens at 5pm, show starts at 7pm.  Purchase show tickets on-line or at the gate. The Freeman Stage Website is www.freemanstage.org.  Great website!
·        Saturday, June 25 – Bus Trip to Camden Yards to see the Orioles play Cincinnati Reds at 7p.m. The cost is $50 a person which includes a game ticket, transportation, snacks and refreshments.  A signup sheet will be available at tomorrow’s meeting or call Tony Chaplinski at 302-436-4266.
·        Sunday, July 10, Ravens Roost Annual Summer Picnic @ White Horse Pavilion in Ocean Pines from 1-6p.m.  Roost #44 members are free, Adult guests $10 each, children under 12 $5.00.  Menu: Premium burgers, hot dogs, sausage, jerk chicken, assorted salads and snacks, corn on the cob, watermelon, desserts and assorted beverages.  Horseshoes.  Music by Mr. OC.  Sign up at the June Meeting or call Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 to get on the list.
·        Forthcoming Summer 2011: Boat Raft Ups – Details will be forthcoming from Captains Gary and Bob.

Other events in the planning stages for Late Summer and the Fall are a Crab Feast, Oyster Roast, Bowling Party, Miniature Golf Tournament, Swim Party, Halloween Party, Bus Trip to Harrington/Atlantic City and our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 17th at the Cove.
·        Look for Convention pics soon at the website (as soon as I can find time to do it—they have to be uploaded one at a time!).  The further adventures of the plumber and the cheerleader are here.
·        Congrats to the parade committee and everyone who marched.  Another parade, another trophy.  Well done!

Ravens Poop
·         Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here.

Local Poop
·        Saturday – 31st Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic Chevy Festival.  Classic Chevy Showcase.  Boardwalk Cruise 8:30am.  Awards at 3pm.  Free to public.  Car show open to all Chevrolets.  Chinese Auction, Auction, Games, 50/50.  Proceeds to benefit charity.  Hosted by Mason-Dixon CCC.  Located at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort, 12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842.  For more information, contact Robert K. Bowie at 302-732-3241 or KNJBowie@aol.com.
·        Saturday – Village Fair.  The old time Village Fair is fun for the entire family, featuring a huge variety of crafters, food vendors and lots of entertainment.  It also hosts the Berlin Idol Contest, an Antique Road Show and the traditional favorite, Bathtub Races.  Located along Main Street in Berlin.  Saturday, 10am – 5pm.  For more information, contact Olive Mawyer at 410-641-4775 or visit www.berlinchamber.org.
·        Saturday & Sunday – OC Air Show.  The Popular OC Air Show returns!  Featuring major aircraft performances from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy as well as other divisions of the United States Military.  Performances will also include civilian aerobatic performances.  Events will be visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy all that Ocean City’s beach and boardwalk have to offer.  Spectators may enjoy the show free of charge but VIP seating is available.  Hospitality events scheduled, sponsors welcome.  Shows begin at noon Saturday & Sunday, with rehearsal day on Friday.  General information: 800-626-2326 or visit www.ocairshow.com.

Express Trolley Service for the Air Show leaves the Convention Center south lot & travels directly from 40th Street to Show Center at 16th Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each show day.  Fare is $2 & is transferable to the regular Coastal Highway bus service as well as Park & Ride Shuttle Service.
·        Saturday & Sunday – OC Car & Truck Show.  10th Anniversary!  One of the East Coast's largest automotive & culture events comes to Ocean City with the most amazing vehicles that grace the pages of your favorite automotive magazines.  From tuners to exotics, from trick trucks to slammed SUV's, from crazy classics to super bikes, the OC Car Show has something for everyone.  Combine that with top name companies with interactive displays, vendors with everything for your ride and Ocean City's biggest name performances live on the OC Car Show stage.  The event is simply the best entertainment of the summer.  Tickets sold at the door.  Located at the Convention Center on 40th Street.  Hours: Saturday, 10am - 10pm and Sunday, 10am - 6pm.  For more information, contact Brian Stoehr, 302-436-0183 or occarshow02@aol.com.  For updates on artists and special guest appearances visit www.occarshow.com.
·        Sunday – Captain Schoepf Relay.  Current members of the OC Beach Patrol, as well as alumni, relay a classic steel buoy the 10 miles of Ocean City's beach.  Relay is run from lifeguard stand to stand, then enters the water to relay back to starting point at 7th St.  Sunday at 10am.  For more information, contact Kristin Joson at 410-289-7556 or kjoson@oceancitymd.gov.
·        Monday – Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Scholarship Golf Tournament.  Golf tournament at Eagles Landing Golf Course to benefit the Elks Scholarship Fund.  Shotgun Start 8am.  $95.00 per person, includes breakfast at Eagles Landing and dinner at the Elks Lodge.  Refreshments on the course. For more information, call 410-250-2645.
·        Tuesday – Flag Day Ceremony.  The Town of Ocean City will observe Flag Day with a special ceremony.  The Mayor will lead a brief program recognizing veterans and the flag.  There will be the pause for the "Pledge of Allegiance."  OC Police Department Color Guard will present the colors and the national anthem will be sung.  7pm on Flag Plaza at Northside Park on 125th Street and the Bay.  For more information, call 410-250-0125.

Funny Poop
·        According to a recent survey, men say the first things they notice about a woman are their eyes.  And women say the first thing they notice about men is they're a bunch of liars.

Etcetera
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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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