Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Weekly Poop 9/7/16


Roost #44 Poop
·         Dates to Remember:
o    Tonight - 1st Ravens Rap show @ 6 pm with Mike Bradley, Tony Lombardi and BRUCE LAIRD!!!  We are excited to again be sponsored by Bud Light this year and will be having $3.00 BUD LIGHT BOTTLES during the Ravens Rap show!!
OUR FOOTBALL SPECIALS FOR ALL NFL and SATURDAY COLLEGE GAMES ARE:
§  $3.50 22 oz. Domestic Drafts - You Keep the Cup!!!
§  $3.00 16 oz. Natty Boh Ravens cans!
§  $6.00 ($0.75 Wings (8 per order))
§  $6.00 Boneless Wings (8 per order)
§  $6.00 Pub Fries
§  $6.00 Sliders (3 per order)
§  Monday and Thursday night games will also feature $5.00 32 oz. Natty Boh drafts - You Keep the Cup!!!
Thank you and we are looking forward to a terrific football season at the Original Greene Turtle with our Ravens Roost family! - Dawn & Steve
o    Tonight – Penguin Swim Bar-Hop Boat Cruise to benefit AGH.  See details below.
o    Tomorrow – Monthly Roost meeting, 7:30 pm @ the Elks.
o    Friday – WCS Meeting @…
o    Friday, November 4th - Casino Bus Trip to Harrington.  Pickup at Montego Bay at 8:30, and Rose’s Millsboro at 9 am; Return leaving Harrington at 3pm.  Cost: $20.00 per person with $15.00 Free Slot pay and $7.00 credit towards luncheon buffet.  Please contact Mary Kendall to sign up via phone: 302-236-9617 or email:  mary.kendall@merck.com.  Sign up sheet @ this month’s meeting.  Any questions please let me know.  Mary.
·         Members please bring plastic or paper shopping bags to the monthly Roost meetings.  The bags will be taken to Diakonia by Eric for use in distributing food donations to the community.
·         Ticket Exchange:
o    Opening Day tickets for sale: 2 seats Section 506 Row 10.  Please contact Geof Storm at 443-241-4858 or Kathi Storm at 410-596-0810.
o    PSL'S AND TICKETS.  PSL'S sec 539 row 17 seats 1, 2 and 3 (1 is the aisle seat) $1,200 ea per PSL $3600 total for PSL'S.  Season tickets for these seats also available.  Bill C 443-513-1697 or billycords558@gmail.com.
o    I have 2 tickets for sale for the Thursday night game against the Browns.  Face value of $135 + $25 bus seats to/from OC/game = $160/each.  Sec. 103, Row 32, seats 10 & 11.  Thanks, Gary, 443-618-9972.
·         Road Trip: Please see this month's Ravens Caw for trip information, or call Gary, 443-618-9972.  You do not have to be going to the game in order to buy a shirt.  Please see/call Gary for more information.
·         Season Bus: Bus seats for individual games are $45.00.  Please contact Mike at 410.251.6821.
·         Penguin Swim: TONIGHT!  OC RR44 2016 Bar-Hop Cruise to benefit the Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim Team in support of the Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim.  ALL MONEY RAISED IS DONATED TO AGH. 
o    Meet at MR Ducks.  HH prices on food and drinks till 6 pm. 
o    5:45 pm board “The Explorer” with Capt. Jack.  Boat leaves PROMPTLY at 6 pm, will return about 10 – 10:30 pm.  Cash bar on boat - $3 Beer, $4 Wine, $5 Mixed Drinks.
o    First stop; Fishtails Start Boarding @ 6:50 pm, leave @ 7:00 pm.
o    Second stop is OC Fish Company (formally Captains Galley).  Happy hour prices on select drinks and food.  Start boarding @ 8:10 pm, leave @ 8:20 pm.
o    Third stop is Sunset Grill.  Happy hour prices on drinks and food.  Start boarding 9:30 pm, Leave 9:40 pm.
o    10 pm-ish return to MR Ducks.
o    $35/pp.  LIMITED TO 65 PEOPLE.
·         Roost Apparel: The Hawaiian shirts ordered by Leslie Viands, Nancy Dalesio, Audrey Fohner and Moes Parrish have not yet been picked up.  Maggie has a list of people who will buy them if they are not picked up by the September 8th meeting.  Please contact Maggie at 410-208-2756 or millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment.  If no contact, they will be sold to the waiting list folks on September 8th.
·         From the Prez:
o    Bull Roast tix open to all members and public and that we are only selling 200.
o    Anyone wanting to nominate member for member of the year must give, in writing, anyone they want to nominate to a board or member or previous winner. Board and previous members will vote by October's meeting.
o    We will have a $10 tailgate at Greene Turtle for each away game.  Also GT is having a "Thank a Police Officer" breakfast on Sept 15th from 9-11.  Our Roost will be on banner as part sponsor for this.
o    We will be changing our November meeting to 11/3 due to home game on our regular meeting night on 11/10.
·         Bylaws Committee: Please read the attached document in preparation for Thursday’s vote.
·         Tailgate @ Brandywine - As I mentioned at the Aug. meeting, "Brandywine Senior Living at Fenwick Island" has invited RR44 to enjoy a tailgate party with the residents.  The two games we are looking at are Sept. 25th vs Jaguars and Oct. 23rd vs The Jets.  Please let me know if you would be interested in attending either of these events.  Gary, 443-618-9972.
·         Entertainment Committee:
All members are welcome to join the committee! We need more participation from all members.
2016 Roost Entertainment Activities
o    Boardwalk Bike Ride/ Walk - 2nd Saturday of September & October.  Meet at 27th Street at 9 AM.  Afterwards some of us go to breakfast at the Sahara on Johnny Unitas Way (19th Street).  Come join us for breakfast whether you did the Boards or not.  Another opportunity to see old friends and make new ones.
o    Crab Feast - Saturday, October 1st at Shrimp Boat, 1-5 pm.  $35 pp, which includes tax and grat.  Menu includes crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, hush puppies, Coors Light and Miller Lite draft, soda, iced tea, and water.  No children please but non-members are okay.  Checks only payable to Ravens Roost #44.  Sign Up Sheet at the August and September meeting and the cutoff date is September 20.
o    Dover Air Museum & Dogfish Brewer Tours Sat. 10/15/16.  Dover AFB tour of museum (many planes we can board - including Reagan's AF1) & Dogfishhead Brewpub Tour/Tasting/Lunch.  The bus has been booked but we only have 18 people so far.  We will limit it to 25 & the cost will be $10 pp (lunch on your own at Dogfish) based on 25.  If we do not have 25 by the meeting on 9/8 it will be open to friends & family.  Those signed up please bring $10 cash to the meeting on 9/8 or 10/13 at the latest.  Less than 25 will increase the price slightly - trying to get $250 for the bus expenses.  We will leave MB shopping center rear @ 8:30 am & will tour the museum for several hours.  We leave there to proceed to Dogfishhead Brewpub in Milton where there will be a brewery tour & a tasting of 4 beers.  We can eat lunch @ Bunyon's Lunchbox & leave when everyone is finished the activities.  Be back to OC late afternoon.  Sign up at the meeting or by calling Ron in advance @ 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com e-mail.  Opened toed shoes cannot be worn to visit the Dover AFB Mobility Command Museum.
o    Bull & Oyster Roast - October 29th, 2-6 PM at the American Legion on 23rd St. and Coastal Highway. This is our annual fund raising event!  So bring your friends and family too. Tickets are $40.  The menu includes pit beef, fried oysters, raw oysters, oyster stew, sausage & peppers & onions, sides, dessert, beer and soda.  Cash bar.  Live music by The Stims.  Sign up Sheet at next Roost Meeting or send checks, made out to Ravens Roost #44, for $40 PP to Eric Waterman, 311 S. Ocean Drive, OC, MD 21842.
o    Canned Food Drive - Bring canned goods to November 10th Roost meeting for local food bank.
o    Christmas Party - December 10th, 6-10PM at the Cove Restaurant at Bayside.
o    Last Game of the Season Party – T/B/D
o    Other Activities Under Discussion
o    Raft Up
o    Tour of the Castle (Raven Training Facility)
o    Tour of M&T Bank Stadium
o    Day trip to Chincoteague or Onancock
o    Pub Crawl at Kent Narrows
o    Tour of Seacrets Distillery
o    Tour of OC Brewing Company

Ravens Poop
·         After a 4-0 preseason, the reals games begin this week and the Ravens 2016 campaign begins on Sunday @ 1 pm as Rex Ryan, Tyrod Taylor, and the Buffalo Bills come to town to take on the Ravens.  The bus leaves 5 ½ hours before game time (7:30 am for the mathematically challenged).
·         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
·         Today – Worcester County Veterans Memorial @ Ocean Pines 10th Annual Golf Tournament, Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club.  Check-in 11 am, Shotgun start @ 12 noon.  $90 per player, includes greens fees w/ cart, range balls, lunch, door prize entry, dinner buffet, awards/prizes/goodie bag.  For additional info contact Marie Gilmore @ 410.726.2881, or opmarie@aol.com.
·         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 Bruce Laird (former All Pro from the Baltimore Colts), Raven Mike (sports talk personality), Tony Lombardi (insider with Ravens24x7.com), and Steve Szlasa (Ravens expert and local Roost #44 legend) 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 and other giveaways from sponsors!  Featuring 16 ounce Aluminum Bud Light Bottles during the show - $3.00.
·         Friday - Bruce in the USA at the Freeman Stage, Freeman Stage.  Bruce in the USA is much more than just another tribute band.  This high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show.  The Bruce in the USA Band consists of seasoned world class professional musicians.  This powerhouse band has taken this genre of performance art to a new level, making it the World’s #1 Tribute to the E Street Band’s musical legacy.  $25.  BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair).
·         Friday thru Sunday - Double Down Wine & Beer Festival, Proceeds Benefiting Diakonia, Casino at Ocean Downs | Under the Big Tent.  The 4th Annual Double Down Wine & Beer Festival will be taking place under the big tent at the Casino at Ocean Downs!  Guests receive $20 in slot dollars, 15 tastings tickets, a variety of wine and beer vendors, access to live entertainment and a commemorative glass.  Clothing and jewelry vendors will have a variety of unique wares for sale.  All proceeds go to Diakonia Homeless Shelter and Food Bank.  Tickets are $30 per person at the door.
·         Saturday - Brews on the Beach, Craft Beer Festival, Drink Local Brews, Hooper's Crab House, West Ocean City.  Sample some of the best local brews and meet local brew masters!  Enjoy live music and great food under the big tent at Hoopers Crab House.
Local Breweries:
o    Fin City Brewing
o    Tall Tales
o    3rd Wave
o    Assawoman Bay Brewing
o    Burley Oak
o    Dogfish Head
o    Backshore
o    Rubber Soul
o    Evolution
o    and many more
Tickets:$25 in advance (Order Online by September 7, 2016), $30 (Order Online September 8 - 10, 2016), $35 at the door.  *Must be 21 or older; ID required.
·         Saturday - Harvest, Harmony and Hops at Freeman Stage, Freeman Stage.  Join us for our 2nd annual fall fundraising dinner, Harvest, Harmony and Hops.  This fall fundraising event celebrates the successes of the summer season, built around the idea of fusing mouthwatering food and tantalizing beer offerings.  Harvest, Harmony & Hops is the perfect way to welcome in the fall season, while meeting community members who also share a love for the arts and our mission at the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation.  Sponsors include SoDel Concepts, Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales, and Coastal Tented Events.  Must be 21 to attend.  $85 of each ticket is tax deductible.  $125/person.
·         Sunday - 9/11 Parade of Brothers, Annual Motorcycle Ride and Memorial Service, Ocean City Boardwalk.  This annual event is a motorcycle ride and memorial service to commemorate 9/11/2001.  Parade September 11 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on the Boardwalk from 27th Street to North Division Street.
·         Sunday - Somerset Plaza - Free Live Concerts & OC Cruzer Classic Car Display, British Invasion Experience (Beatles Tribute), 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.  September 11: British Invasion Experience (Beatles tribute).
·         Tuesday - Cruzan the Bay Environmental Clean Up Day, Benefits The Ocean City Surf Club & Maryland Coastal Bays, Fish Tales.  Cruzan Rum is sponsoring a fun filled bay clean up to benefit the Ocean City Surf Club and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program.  Walking teams consist of 4-6 persons who will each walk along a designated street to collect trash from Philadelphia Avenue West to the bay.  Trash bags and gloves provided.  Kayak/SUP Teams (limited to the number of kayaks available (you are welcome to bring your own) will consist of 4 persons who will collect trash in the water and marsh areas by paddling kayaks.  48th Street Watersports will be providing kayaks and stand up paddle boards (SUPs) for those interested in going by water for the very low cost of $10 a kayak and $15 a SUP for two hours.  You can call them at 410-524-9150 if you would like to reserve a watercraft in advance.  Cruzan Rum After Party at Fish Tales after the clean up!  Complimentary food and cruzan rum tasting and samples, cruzan drink specials, free t-shirt and give a ways.  Must be 21 or older to participate.  Sponsored By: Cruzan Rum to benefit The Ocean City Surf Club and Maryland Coastal Bays.  Contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or by calling 410-213-2297 ext 106.

Funny Poop
·         Two men are out ice fishing at their favorite fishing hole, just fishing quietly and drinking beer.  Almost silently, so as not to scare the fish, Rick says, "I think I'm going to divorce my wife - she hasn't spoken to me in over 2 months."
Dave continues slowly sipping his beer, then thoughtfully says, "You better think it over - women like that are hard to find."

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.
·         Our website is up and running.  Be sure to bookmark our address - www.OCRavensRoost44.com or go to our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
·         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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