Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 7/12/17

Roost #44 Poop

From the Prez - Remember our next Roost meeting will again be held at the Fenwick Inn's OC360 restaurant on July 13 @ 7:30. We will have a guest speaker from The Friends of Assateague Island.

The Summer Picnic is fast approaching - July 9th. See report from Entertainment Chair Maggie Miller.

Leave plastic or other bags for Diakonia in my white Ford pick up truck parked out from of the hotel BEFORE you come up for the meeting. Thanks. Diakonia really appreciates our monthly donations of these bags.

Volunteer to take over Membership Committee chair for Jo Ann Elder is needed ASAP. Please contact Jo Ann or myself.
Dates to Remember:
- Thursday – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ OC360.
- Thursday July 27^th - Shorebirds Game w/reserved tables & buffet.
- Thursday, August 10^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
- Wednesday, August 16^th – Duckaneer Cruise, 7-9pm.
- Thursday, September 14^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
Road Trips

NASHVILLE: We now have 12 rooms booked at the Union Station Hotel for our Nashville Trip, so the Group rate we all paid is guaranteed. We actually have 45 people going to the game and I will need to pay for those tickets on June 15th. I am also working on the design for the Road Trip Shirts and should have a mock-up in the next week or so. If you have not sent me your shirt sizes and checks, please do so soon. Game tix are $65/each and shirts are $15/each. Checks should be made out to me and mailed to: 15 Windward Ct., Ocean Pines, Md.

LONDON: I am working on the London Road Trip shirt design and should have a mock-up by the July meeting. Maggie and I are planning on having a get together to discuss the trip and sightseeing options. We hope to set a date for that soon. I am getting prices for a van to provide RT group transportation from OC to BWI airport for those that don’t want to drive back and forth or pay to leave their car in the Long Term parking lot. Please let me know if you would be interested. I will have prices by the July meeting. If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Thanks, Gary.
Season Bus: Call Mike Grimes at 410.251.6821 for information.
Dues: The following members have not paid their dues as of April 30: Martin Baer, Charles Boilon, JoAnn Bokman, Mary Bokman, Russ Curry, Steve Drocella, Matt Harbaugh, Darrel & Sandra Jackson, Judy Labarre, Chris & Bob Landefeld, Julie Loconus, Colby Phillips, Gay Pitz, Les Purcell, David Reeve, Jane Rones, Hank Schroding, Henry Schroding, Diane Simmons, Shane Warrne, Al Webster, Bill & Mary Wentworth. I apologize if your name is listed in error; please let me know asap if it is. Several members have informed me that they will not be renewing their dues. They are leaving in "good standing" and may return to the Roost at any time without paying another application fee. If you have any questions please e-mail me at jelder10@verizon.net. Don't forget that we are looking for a replacement for me as membership chairperson. Let one of the officers know if you're interested. Jo Ann.
Ticket Exchange:
- For Sale: 2 Ravens’ PSLs, Section 102, Row 32, Seat 7-8; [Lower Level Sidelines on Visitors Side]. Contact Kathleen Matthews410-949-6747.
- 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).
- I'm selling my ticket and bus seat for the 10/1 Steeler game for $120. I'll be in Utah on that date. Contact Marc Grimes @ 302-222-0159.
Entertainment: The Entertainment Committee would like you to join them for the following upcoming events:
- There is no Entertainment Committee meeting in July. We will hold the Entertainment Committee meeting for August at Abbey Burger on Wednesday August 2^nd at 6pm. Abbey Burger is in the building located directly behind our old Blue Ox room. Please consider joining the Entertainment Committee to help plan our various events.
- Thursday July 27^th - Shorebirds game. The final sign-up date has passed & we have 53 in our group which includes the 2 bus drivers that we pay into the game. All sign-ups have paid & the Shorebird bill has been finalized & paid. Anyone else desiring to go with us can arrange it by contacting Matt LeBlanc of the Shorebirds @ 410-219-3112, ext. 143. You must tell him you are joining the Ravens Roost group, (You can tell him you talked to me about it), pay for the tickets ($27.50pp) & pick them up at the Will Call box office. He must increase our reserved seating by that no. of tickets.
  
  The tickets have been picked up & will be distributed at the July 13^th meeting at OC360. Anyone not able to attend that meeting needs to notify Ron Apperson @ 302-436-4790 or ronapperson@msn.com for other arrangements.
  
  There are 47 seats available on the bus; We have 32 people signed up to ride - all except four have already paid. They can pay ($5pp) at the July meeting or at the bus on game nite. We still have some more room for those who want to join us for the ride - let Ron know asap. Remember, this is a school bus but a very nice one year old one, with air conditioning but no bathroom. You know what to do before we leave. We can stop for emergencies if nec. Please, you can bring drinks but no alcohol on the school bus. The bus leaves from behind Montego Bay S.C. @ 5:15 pm.
  
  Enter the stadium by the center steps up to the 2nd level where your tickets will be scanned & you will receive your visor (for the 1st 500) & go straight ahead to the Hard Ball Cafe section where you should get a wristband for the food. Choose you seats at any table marked for us. There is also an elevator from the 1st level; go through the ground level turnstile for scanning & the elevator is straight ahead.
  
  Free Buffet is open from 6:35 - 8:05, free popcorn & soda starts at 6:05. Thirsty Thursday draft pints are $2.
  
  Thanks, Ron
- Wednesday, August 16^th – Pirate & Wench Cruise on the Duckaneer!
  - When: Wednesday August 16 (this is a date change from the prior announcement). We had to change the date due to another party booking the boat on the 15th!
  - Time: 7 pm to 9 pm. You must be at the dock at 6:30pm. Come early and catch Happy Hour eats at MR Ducks. Or stay after the cruise and get something to eat then, but no food will be served on the boat.
  - Cost: $20.00, cash bar
  - TRIP IS LIMITED TO 45 people!! Don't get left out! We already have 36 signed up. Four have paid thus far.
  - Where: Talbot Street Pier (MR Ducks). Talbot Street on the Bay.
  - Cruise the lovely Assawoman Bay at sunset. Pillage other boats, maybe annoy the people at Seacrets with the water cannons. Wear your best Pirate or wench costume, or just strap on your wooden leg and an eye patch. This will be a fun evening.
  - Sign up AND pay by the July 13th meeting. We already have 38 people signed up, need at least 35 PAID to hold the reservation. Non Roost folks (friends & family) are welcome, but no one under 21 please. If we have less than 35 the event will have to be cancelled. Please pay by the July 13 meeting or send your check, made out to Ravens Roost 44 to Maggie at 15 Windward Court, Ocean Pines MD 21811.

Ravens Poop

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Local Poop

Now thru Labor Day - 100 Nights of Lights, South End of Ocean City Boardwalk. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the south end of the boardwalk will light up with a new light show every night! The light display will be featured approximately every 20 minutes, from 9pm – 11pm.
Tonight - Free Movies on the Beach at Carousel Hotel, On the Beach at the Carousel Hotel. Enjoy free movies on the beach every Wednesday from June 7 to August 30 at the Carousel Hotel on 117th St. in Ocean City MD. Each week, a general audience movie is presented free of charge on our 16 foot projector. Bring a beach chair or blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean. Movie starts at dusk. For more information, call 800-626-2326.

Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule:
- July 12: The BFG
- July 19: Finding Dory
- July 26: The Good Dinosaur
- August 2: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- August 9: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them
- August 16: Sing
- August 23: Back to the Future
- August 30: The Lego Batman Movie
Tonight - The Wallflowers & Better Than Ezra, The Freeman Stage. Tickets $54 - $69. The Wallflowers formed in 1989, and in 1992 released their classic self-titled debut album, which included songs like “For the Life of Me,” and “Another One in the Dark.” From there they skyrocketed with 1996’s ""Bringing Down the Horse,"" which went quadruple platinum, won two Grammys, and was praised by everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Tom Petty. It produced famous hits like “6th Avenue Heartache,” “One Headlight,” “Three Marlenas,” and “The Difference.”

The Wallflowers went on to release three more records between 2000 and 2005, absolute rock and roll perfection, and more radio smashes like ""Murder 101"", a duet with Elvis Costello, ""Sleepwalker,” and ""Here He Comes.” When it comes to alternative rock music, it's no surprise that the Wallflowers absolutely dominated the scene during their prime.

Before their omnipresent 1995 single “Good” hit No. 1, before their debut album “Deluxe” went double-platinum, before popular shows such as Desperate Housewives licensed their song “Juicy,” before Taylor Swift attested to their timeless appeal by covering their track “Breathless” — New Orleans’ Better Than Ezra was a pop-rock act paying its dues, traveling from town to town in a ramshackle van. Over two decades after the band formed, that vigilance still resonates strongly with the trio, who were finally rewarded after seven years of stubbornly chasing their dreams. Though they were told countless times by managers and A&R reps to throw in the towel, “Good” — a joyous anthem about pulling the plug on a relationship — silenced skeptics. Better Than Ezra has always possessed an uncanny ability to deliver a sticky melody. It just took time for the world to figure this out.

This performance will offer limited Premium Assigned Seating tickets, where seats are provided and General Admission tickets, where patrons should BYOC - Bring Your Own Chair. Tickets are required for all patrons, including infants and toddlers.
Tomorrow - Sunset Park Party Nights - Free Concert, S. Division St. & the Bay. Free Concerts Open to the Public Every Thursday Night in July and August from 7pm – 9pm. Enjoy a free concert while watching the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay...the perfect location in Ocean City! Sunset Park is located along South Division Street between Philadelphia Avenue and the Bay, next to the US Coast Guard Station in downtown Ocean City MD. All concert admissions and parking are free and open to the public. Beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. Please bring your own chair.

2017 Schedule:
- July 13 - Tranzfusion (Rock)
- July 20 - Lauren Glick (Blues / Soul / Rock)
- July 27 - British Invastion (Beatles Tribute Band)
- Aug 3 - Full Circle (Blues / R&B / Rock)
- Aug 10 - Blind Wind (Bluegrass / Americana / Classic Rock)
- Aug 17 - Eclipse (Journey Tribute Band)
- Aug 24 - Sir Rod (Rod Stewart Tribute)
- Aug 31 - Funk Shue (R&B / Funk / Soul)
Tomorrow - Concerts in the Park, White Horse Park. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy a free family-friendly concert. BYOB is permitted.
- July 13 - Uptown Band
- July 20 - Delmarva Big Band
- July 27 - Prime Time
- August 3 - British Invasion Experience
- August 10 - Opposite Directions
- August 17 - Sons of Pirates
- August 24 - On the Edge
Tomorrow - The Church Sisters, Freeman Stage. Originally from the coal mining district of Dickinson County, Virginia, and then Danville, Virginia, The Church Sisters' mesmerizing music chronicles their childhood with a haunting sound and blue-grass twist. Their roots extend through Bluegrass and Gospel, performing alongside legendary acts from a young age. The duo is featured on “Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited,” which was co-produced by Grammy Award-winner and mentor, Carl Jackson. The Church Sisters delivered with “Where We’ll Never Grow Old,” one of the tracks on the two-disc project that also features legendary artists Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. They recently released a moving cover of Lukas Graham’s megahit “7 Years.” The song continues to see airplay at SiriusXM and comes to life in the girls’ first music video. Sarah and Savannah are currently in the studio with Grammy Award-winning producer Julian Raymond working on their debut project for Thory Music Co.

The show is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. This event will feature a post- performance discussion with the artists. This performance is free for all to attend. Please BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair. Children age 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. This performance of The Church Sisters is supported by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Mid Atlantic Tours grant program. Support for Mid Atlantic Tours is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts’ with additional support provided by the Delaware Division of the Arts.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - OC Tuna Tournament, Ocean City Fishing Center. East Coast largest Tuna Tournament. Come see over 100 boats weigh in large tuna in hopes of winning over $500,000 in cash. Weigh-ins Fri., Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. -7:30 p.m. For more information contact Jennifer Blunt, ocfc@ocfishing.com.
Friday - Legally Blonde The Musical, Freeman Stage. Tickets for this performance will be $15. A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, this musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods (Broadway's brightest new heroine) as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair. Children age 12 & under are granted free entry to The Freeman Stage for all General Admission performances and must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday (morning) - Jungle John's Jurassic Journey, Freeman Stage. Jungle John’s Jurassic Journey! Come and enjoy this educational and fun show, which highlights dinosaur facts, shares dinosaur artifacts, and includes live demonstrations with Dolly the T-Rex.

This performance is free for all to attend. Please BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair. Children age 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday - Somerset Plaza - Free Live Concerts & OC Cruzer Classic Car Display, 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.

Save The Dates... 2017 Concert Schedule:
- July 16: Rob Fahey (Rock)
- August 13: One Night Stand (Classic Rock)
- September 10: Blake Haley (Acoustic / Country / Rock)
- September 24: DJ Music
- Entertainment subject to change without notice.
- For more information, call 410-289-7739.
Sunday - Sundaes in the Park - Free Concert, Family Fun & Fireworks, Northside Park. Outdoor live music, children's activities, ice cream and fireworks...what could be better? Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs to Northside Park, located at 125th Street and the Bay for ice cream sundaes, live entertainment, children's activities and fireworks. All entertainment is free. Create your own ice cream sundae with delicious toppings for a small price. Listen to your musical favorites and watch the sunset over the beautiful Assawoman Bay. Fireworks start at 9pm. For more information call 410-250-0125.
- July 16 – Uprizing
- July 23 - Kick It Out (Heart Tribute)
- July 30 - Boy in Black (Johnny Cash Tribute)
- August 6 - Guys in Thin Ties
- August 13 - Front Page News
- August 20 - Southern Charm
- August 27 - The British Invasion Experience
- September 3 - Separate Ways (Journey Tribute)
Monday/Friday - Free Movies on the Beach on 27th Street, On the Beach at 27th Street. Enjoy free movies on the beach every Monday and Friday from June 26 to August 11. Each week, a general audience movie is presented free of charge on our 16 foot projector. Bring a beach chair or blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-250-0125.
- Save the Date - Complete Season Schedule:
  - July 14: The Lego Batman Movie
  - July 17: Pete's Dragon
  - July 21: The BFG
  - July 24: Frozen
  - July 28: Storks
  - July 31: Finding Dory
  - August 4: Moana
  - August 7: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  - August 11: The Secret Life of Pets
Monday - Gary Clark Jr. LIVE: North America 2017, Freeman Stage. Tickets range from $40- $65. Ever since 2010, when Gary Clark Jr. wowed audiences with electrifying live sets everywhere from the Crossroads Festival to Hollywood’s historic Hotel Café, his modus operandi has remained crystal clear: “I listen to everything … so I want to play everything.” The revelation that is the Austin-born virtuoso guitarist, vocalist and songwriter finds him just as much an amalgamation of his myriad influences and inspirations. Anyone who gravitated towards Clark’s, 2011’s “Bright Lights” EP, heard both the evolution of rock and roll and a savior of blues. The following year’s full-length debut, “Blak And Blu,” illuminated Clark’s vast spectrum — “Please Come Home” is reminiscent of Smokey Robinson, while “Ain’t Messin’ Around” recalls Sly and the Family Stone. 2014’s double disc” Gary Clark Jr - Live” projected Clark into 3D by adding palpable dimension and transcendent power — songs soared and drifted from the epic, psychedelic-blues of “When My Train Comes In” to his anthemic, hip-hop, rock-crunch calling card, “Bright Lights,” all the way down to the deep, dark, muddy water of “When The Sun Goes Down.”

After spending five years transforming audiences from the California desert to the London metropolis, acquiring fans like Barack Obama, Keith Richards, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé along the way, the 6-foot-4 Texan needed to spread his musical wings and spectrum hues wider. This exhibition was Clark’s second full-length worldwide album, “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim,” which was released in September 2015. What this body of work accomplishes that its predecessors hadn’t is spotlight Gary Clark Jr., the artist first — as producer, singer-songwriter — and string master second. His textured voice and eyes-wide writing hug listeners in with a disregard for time period other than the future. Assigned seating events require tickets for all patrons, including infants and toddlers. No re-entry allowed. Seats are provided.
Tuesday - Family Beach Olympics - Free Family Fun, On the Beach at 27th St. Enjoy free family fun on the beach! Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages. Events include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay games, and more. All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by adults. For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.
Tuesday - OC Beach Dance Party With DJ Batman - DJ Batman - OC's Legendary DJ, On the Beach at the Caroline Street Stage. Dance the evening away with live entertainment hosted by DJ Batman at Ocean City's Caroline Street Stage on the beach by the Boardwalk! Grab your beach chair, blanket and friends and head downtown for an evening of interactive entertainment. Come early to get a prime spot on the beach to enjoy the music and dance in the sand!

2017 Schedule
- July 18: 60s Night - Janglebach & DJ Batman
- July 25: 70s Night - The 1974 & DJ Batman
- August 8: DJ Batman, OC's Legendary DJ
- August 15: 80s Night - The New Romance & DJ Batman
- August 22: 90s Night - Here's to the Night & DJ Batman
- August 29: Mike Hines & the Look & DJ Batman
For more information, please contact the Ocean City Recreation and Park Department at 410-250-0125 or the Ocean City Visitors Cener at 800-626-2326. Please consider using public transportation as parking is limited in the downtown area.

Funny Poop

Ed came home drunk one night, slid into bed beside his sleeping wife, and fell into a deep slumber. He awoke before the Pearly Gates, where St. Peter said, 'You died in your sleep, Ed.'
Ed was stunned. 'I'm dead? No, I can't be! I've got too much to live for. Send me back!'
St. Peter said, 'I'm sorry, but there's only one way you can go back, and that is as a chicken.'
Ed was devastated, but begged St. Peter to send him to a farm near his home. The next thing he knew, he was covered with feathers, clucking and pecking the ground..
A rooster strolled past. 'So, you're the new hen, huh? How's your first day here?'
'Not bad,' replied Ed the hen, 'but I have this strange feeling inside. Like I'm gonna explode!'
'You're ovulating,' explained the rooster. 'Don't tell me you've never laid an egg before?'
'Never,' said Ed.
'Well, just relax and let it happen,' says the rooster. 'It's no big deal.'
He did, and a few uncomfortable seconds later, out popped an egg! He was overcome with emotion as he experienced motherhood. He soon laid another egg -- his joy was overwhelming. As he was about to lay his third egg, he felt a smack on the back of his head, and heard…
"Ed, wake up! You shit the bed!"

Etcetera

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We are sad to hear that our friend Pete Forrest passed away on July 2^nd. Pete and his wife Barb were charter members of Ravens Roost 44 and remained active until they relocated to Easton a few years ago. Our condolences go out to Barb and the family. Pete will be surely missed. Sympathies can be sent to Barb @ 29758 Penny Lane, Easton, MD, 21601.