Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Weekly Poop 11/28/12


Roost #44 Poop

  • Dates to Remember:
    • Tonight - Ravens Rap Show, 7 pm.  From Eileen:  Hi All,
      • Next Show Wed. Nov. 29th, we will have another guest host for "Steelers game", Ron Strickler, you might know him from The OC Rec & Parks. Please make him feel welcome. Tony Lombardi will be at the show & your buddy, John Gehrig, & of course, Mike.  Our new floor director for the show, is the lady you might have seen or met last Wednesday & her name is Joey.
      • We have a Hurricane Sandy Relief fundraiser for Crisfield the same day, its 5-9pm, if you can stop in before the show w/ any donations, etc.  AND we are going to try and get Buxy & Goody from Buxy's to Guest Bartend, since they lost the bet.
      • The Ravens Rap show that would normally be on Wed. 12/5 has been moved to Tuesday 12/4 so that Billy Carder can join the panel.  Hope to see you all there.
      • About Ravens Game day Sundays for the rest of this SEASON....Blue Ox WILL BE OPEN for the 1 and 4 pm AWAY games for the rest of the season, and ALL of the Post Season Games.  Please continue to let JoAnn know if you plan to go to the Turtle for the home games.

Thanks so much,
Eileen

  • Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
  • Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party, 7-11 p.m., Cove Bayside.
    • Cost: $25 per member and $30 per guest which includes: Veggie/cheese/cracker display, bread/butter, autumn salad with cranberries, apples and crumbled bleu cheese, topped with homemade vinaigrette
    • 2 Choices of entrees:  Dijon mustard and herb crusted roast pork loin (the new white meat) with fig and cranberry demi-glaze, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetables.
    • Grilled queen cut prime rib and single crab cake, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetable
    • Cheesecake for dessert, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity.  There will be a cash bar available for mixed drinks at happy hour prices.  Music will be provided by our DJ, Frank Berterman
    • A Chinese raffle will be held to benefit Atlantic General Hospital.  Cut off date for all monies is December 5th when the final count has to be submitted.  Sign up sheets will be available at the Roost meeting on November 8th or you can contact Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 or tmaly818@mchsi.com.  Checks for this event can be mailed to Tom at 16 Avondale Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970
  • Tuesday, January 1 - It is time to form the RR44 Penguin Swim Team once again!  The AGH web site is up and Gary has set up the RR44 team page.  Just go to "join a team" and click on RR44 to get registered.
  • Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

  • Roost Apparel:  If you ordered a Roost 44 jersey, please make arrangements to pick it up by calling Maggie 410-208-2756 or email her:  millermaggie@mchsi.com to arrange to pick them up at her home.   

There are still extra ones to be sold on a first come first served basis in sizes Adult XL, 2XL, 3XL.   They make great Christmas gifts for that Ravenmaniac in your life for just $35!  

If you can't recall if you ordered a jersey, here is the list of who did and who still needs to pick these up and pay for them.....(remember the Roost has already paid for these):

  • Arminger (2)
  • Bland
  • Brought (2)
  • Hoffman (2)
  • Miller (2)
  • Moore
  • Rockwell
  • Schaffer
  • Schroding (2)
  • Wiherle (2)
  • Myers

  • RR44 Election of Officers Jan. 2013

Roost members running for office

  • President Tom Maly
  • Vice President Bill Cordwell
  • Recording Secretary Janet Rosensteel
  • Sergeant at Arms Larry Gerst
Rob Carpenter
  • Treasurer Sandy Taras
  • Corresponding secretary Cindi Brought
Donna Chaplinski
  • 1 year term on Board of Directors Gary Miller
  • 2 year term on Board of Directors Ron Apperson
Marian Cicero
  • 3 year term on Board of Directors Mary Kendall
  • Chairman of Board (3 yr term) Trish Neal
  • Eric Leister is continuing 2 year term on Board
    • Mon. 12/3 from 5-9 pm The Shark in West OC is having a "Buy Local Monday Marketplace" featuring several artists and crafters including paintings by Gary Miller.  A good chance to pick up some Christmas gifts while enjoying a drink and some great food.

Ravens Poop
  • The Ravens went to San Diego and beat the Chargers 16-13 to increase their stranglehold on the AFC North.  The miraculous run by Ray Rice makes me feel like this is a team of destiny.  The Ravens are 9-2 with a three game lead in division.  They can clinch their second straight division crown this Sunday by beating the Steelers as they come to Baltimore, 4:25 pm. The bus leaves 10:30 am.
  • Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog 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.  

Local Poop
  • Now thru January 1, 2013 - Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay.  Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort.  Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal decor then it’s on to Northside Park on 125th Street to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales.  Admission is $4 per person. 9 years & under are free.  Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm.  Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm.  For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).  www.ococean.com
  • Saturday - Victorian Christmas, Julia A. Purnell Museum.  An event inspired by the beloved Christmas ballet.  See a display of nutcrackers and enjoy refreshments inspired by the Nutcracker.  Children can work on a nutcracker craft to take home.  Admission.  Saturday, 10am - 4pm.  Contact Claire Otterbein at 410-632-0515.  www.purnellmuseum.com.
  • Saturday - Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Coats for Kids Golf Tournament, Eagles Landing Golf Course.  Eagles Landing Golf Course, Shot Gun Start 10am. $40.00 per person, includes lunch and breakfast at Eagles Landing. ALL proceeds to Worcester County Gold & Buckingham Elementary School.  410-250-2645
  • Saturday - Christmas Parade, Gold Coast Mall, 115th St.  Wonderful holiday parade with school bands, floats, horses and llamas, marching units and Santa Claus. Many activities in Gold Coast Mall following the parade. Parade starts Saturday at 11am at 100th Street and ends at Gold Coast Mall at 115th Street. Parade route subject to change. Contact Elaine Jarvis at 410-524-9000 or honijarvis@cs.com with questions.

Funny Poop
  • A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in WalMart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence.
It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout.. We all stood there, under the awning, just inside the door of the WalMart.
We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day.
I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world.  Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.
Her little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, 'Mom let's run through the rain,' She said.
'What?' Mom asked.
'Let's run through the rain!' She repeated.
'No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit,' Mom replied.
This young child waited a minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run through the rain..'
'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom said.
'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.
'This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?'
'Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ' If God can get us through this, He can get us through anything!’
The entire crowd stopped dead silent.. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain.. We all stood silently. No one left. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.
Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith.
'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD let's us get wet, well maybe we just need washing,' Mom said.
Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They got soaked.
They were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran.  I got wet.  I needed washing.
Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday.
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.

I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.

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.
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  • 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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