Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 7/19/17

Roost #44 Poop

From the Prez - Very good turnout at July 13^th Roost meeting at the 360 Restaurant. Several members stated they really enjoyed the guest speaker from the Friends of Assateague Island. Remember the August 10^th Roost meeting switches to The Big Easy (the former Halls restaurant) on 60^th St. at 7:30pm. Restaurant is open with full menu before the meeting. Very big thanks to the House Committee - Donna Chaplinski and Ron Apperson for all their work in securing the locations for the June - September Roost meetings.

As of November 1^st, Jo Ann Elder is resigning as Membership Chairman. Jo Ann has handled all the duties of the Membership Committee basically by herself for years. The Roost By Laws call for a Membership Committee of 3 members. So we are looking for 3 members to step up and handle the duties and functions that Jo Ann has handled by herself. These include processing new member applications, maintaining the Roost Rooster, administering the attendance list at Roost meetings and managing dues collections. Jo Ann will be happy to assist members in learning and becoming comfortable with these functions. By dividing all these duties up by three people, I think the time needed to serve on the Membership Committee will be greatly reduced and manageable for the new Committee members. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested in stepping up. We need your help and support! And Jo Ann deserves a break (and our thanks)!

I will try to have my white, Ford 150 pick up truck in a visible spot at the Big Easy for the next meeting for members who want to bring plastic or paper grocery bags for Diakonia. Thanks, Diakonia really appreciates these donations to help give out food to needy families or individuals.
Dates to Remember:
- Thursday July 27^th - Shorebirds Game w/reserved tables & buffet.
- Wednesday, August 2^nd – Entertainment Committee Meeting, 6pm @ Abbey Burger.
- Thursday, August 10^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
- Wednesday, August 16^th – Duckaneer Cruise, 7-9pm.
- Wednesday, September 6^th – Ravens Rap returns to the Original Greene Turtle.
- Thursday, September 14^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Big Easy on 60.
- Saturday, October 21^st – Crab Feast, 1-4pm.
- Saturday, November 4^th – Humane Society Quarter Auction. See here for flyer.
Road Trips

NASHVILLE: Although our group rate for the Union Station Hotel for our Nashville Trip is guaranteed, the people from RR58 had to cancel, so we have 1 room open for the trip. Everyone has paid for the game tickets and shirts. I have paid for the tickets and expect to have a mock-up for the trip shirts soon.

LONDON: Maggie and I are having a get together to discuss the trip and sightseeing options on Tuesday July 25^th at 7pm at our house at 15 Windward Ct., Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. Call me if you need directions. As of right now I have 12 people that want to take the shuttle up to and back from BWI. The cost is $84/pp. Let me know at the get together if you want to join us. If you have any questions, please give me a call.

Thanks, Gary.
Season Bus: Call Mike Grimes at 410.251.6821 for information.
Dues: 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 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.
  - If you have not paid, send your check, made out to Ravens Roost 44, to Maggie, at 15 Windward Court, Ocean Pines MD 21811.
- Saturday, October 21^st – RR44 Crab Feast, 1-4pm at the Shrimp Boat in West OC. Crabs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, fried chicken, hush puppies, Miller Lite and Coors Light draft. $36pp.

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 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
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 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 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 - Kevin MaC Band, The Freeman Stage at Bayside. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Kevin MaC wins audiences over immediately as he explodes on stage with his exuberant personality. Although his roots are in country music and his original music is decidedly country, Kevin is far from a one-trick pony; he loves to surprise audiences with his own spin on hip hop, classic rock and sometimes even a boy band hit or two. Equally at home performing any of these genres, Kevin coined the term ""Southern Swag"" to describe his unique brand of music. Kevin has opened for industry heavy hitters Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Phil Vassar, Darryl Worley, Trace Adkins, Colt Ford, LeAnn Rimes, Kip Moore, The Band Perry, Missy Elliott, Blacksreet, T. Mills, Timbaland, J. Cole and Ashanti. He re-recorded a ""Southern Swag"" version of the 1990s hit ""No Diggity"" with mega producer Teddy Riley, and he has written and collaborated with some of the most accomplished songwriters in the business, including hitmakers for Rascal Flatts, Diamond Rio, Beyonce and Britney Spears. In 2014, Kevin signed his first major record publishing deal with mega producer Dr. Luke's Prescription songs based out of Los Angeles, California. Before a single note leaves his lips or one chord is strummed from his acoustic guitar, Kevin Mac convinces you to love him. His style is refreshing and honest. This performance is free for all to attend. Please BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair. Children age 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday - Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl, Freeman Stage. Tickets for this performance will be $23. There is no decade like the ’80s and no party like “The Back to the Eighties Show,” with Jessie’s Girl. Every Saturday night for the last five years, crowds of ecstatic fans and newcomers alike have thrown on their best spandex, leg warmers and metal gear, lined up, and headed to downtown NYC for an all-out celebration. Jessie’s Girl has mastered renditions of the world's most vibrant songs, all while dressed up as the unforgettable characters of that decade. Bon Jovi, Cindi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, and many more come to life right before the dazzled eyes of the crowd. It is theatre, meets live music, smothered in ’80s glitz. A performance like no other and a party you have to experience to believe. 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 & Sunday - Annual Kid's Classic Fishing Tourmament Benefits Wish-A-Fish Foundation, Sunset Marina. 13th Annual Kids' classic to benefit the Wish-A-Fish Foundation. Registration: July 21st, 6:30pm. Fishing Days: (1 or 2 of 2) July 22 & 23. Weigh Ins: July 22 3:00-6:30 pm., July 23 3:00-6:00 pm at Sunset Marina. Sunday Carnival & Awards: July 23, 5:00-8:00 pm. Every Angler receives an award! For more information, visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.
Saturday - Hollywood Nights at the Freeman Stage - Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band Tribute, Freeman Stage. Hollywood Nights — A Bob Seger Experience is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. This 10-piece New Jersey-based powerhouse has set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music right down to the smallest detail. Determined to leave no stone unturned, Hollywood Nights even tours with a baby grand piano. The band prides itself on continuing the amazing groundwork laid down by Bob over the past 30 years. They share the belief that only Bob and his fans have come to know, learn, and love: represent the voice of every fan, his or her values, working-class background and the love of rock 'n' roll. If you are a true Bob Seger fan, you won't want to miss Hollywood Nights. 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.
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:
- 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 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 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
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 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 Center at 800-626-2326. Please consider using public transportation as parking is limited in the downtown area.
Tuesday - Christmas in July at Fish Tales - Bring An Unwrapped Toy for Toys for Tots, Fish Tales. So you wanted Christmas early...here it is! Come join us as we welcome Santa on his jet ski loaded with gifts for the little ones. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots.

Funny Poop

A young cowboy was married this morning, and he and his new missus were heading to Dallas for the honeymoon. They were tired and stopped at a small hotel for the night. He explained to the clerk that they were married that morning and needed a room. The clerk asked if he would like the bridal. The cowboy said “Naw, I’ll just hang onto her ears ‘til she gets used to it”.
A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck. “Where’s Tom”?
“Tom had a nasty fall and broke both of his legs. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail”.
“You left Tom laying out there and carried the deer back!?!”
“A tough call”, nodded the hunter, “but I figured no one is going to steal Tom!”

Etcetera

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