Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 9/20/17

Roost #44 Poop

From the Prez – At the last Roost meeting on September 14, we reported on a meeting between the House Committee and Steve Pappas, the owner of the Greene Turtle. Roost #44 and Steve agreed that the upstairs of the Greene Turtle is no longer conducive for Roost meetings for a variety of reasons.

However, Roost #44 is still a strong supporter of the Greene Turtle and we are not cutting our ties to the Greene Turtle. We still continue to strongly support the Greene Turtle, the Raven Rap show and we encourage Roost members to watch the Raven games there. In addition, we encourage all Roost members to take advantage of the 20% discount for food and beverage at the Green Turtle (displayed on the back of your membership card). We also encourage Roost #44 members to watch the London game at the Greene Turtle. Doors open at 8:30 AM.

The House Committee and Board will announce the new meeting location at the October 19 Roost meeting after investigating several alternative sites.

2017- The 20th Anniversary of Roost #44: As mentioned previously, 2017 marks the 20th Anniversary of Roost #44, which began meeting in 1998 under President Buddy Miller. To mark this anniversary, Treasurer Sandy Taras is updating an annual summary of the major activities and trips of the Roost which was last printed in 2004.

The 20^th Anniversary shirts are ready for order!

T Shirts $6.00; Long Sleeve T Shirts $8.25; Hoodie Zip Up $21.00; Pull Over Hoodie $22.00. Colors Purple, Black and Gray. If you ordered 20th Anniversary T shirts, long sleeve shirts, or hoodies at last meeting, send your checks to: Ravens Roost #44 (MAKE CHECKS TO RAVEN ROOST # 44) Eric Waterman, 311 S. Ocean Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842

Or you can pay by check at the next meeting on October 19. If you haven't ordered or if you want to increase your order, you can do that at the October meeting. The initial demand was way beyond expectations, but there is time to still order or increase your order for the T Shirts, Long Sleeve Shirts and Hoodies. Any questions, email me at eric_waterman@comcast.net or call 410-598 -4597.

The next meeting of the Roost will be held on October 19 at the Original Greene Turtle due to a majority of Board members not being able to attend on the 12th.
Dates to Remember:
- Tonight – Ravens Rap @ the Original Greene Turtle. 6 - 8pm. Show your support for the Ravens and Ravens Roost 44! Door prizes galore, including 2 Ravens game tickets!
- Sunday, September 24^th – Ravens in London to play the Jaguars. The Roost has been invited to the Original Greene Turtle to watch the London game. Breakfast specials, $3 for Bud Light bottles and 20% off other drinks and food. Doors open at 8:30am. Alcohol served at 9:00am. Come join your fellow Roost #44 members at the Original Greene Turtle!
- Thursday, October 19^th – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Original Greene Turtle, 116^th St. bayside.
- October 20^th - 23^rd – Rockin’ Ravens Weekend @ the Castle in the Sand. Details HERE.
- Saturday, October 21^st – Crab Feast, 1-4pm.
- Saturday, November 4^th – Humane Society Quarter Auction. See here for flyer.
- Saturday Dec 9^th - RR44 Christmas Party at Big Easy on 60.
Road Trips

London Trip: Trip shirts have been ordered. Thanks to Bill Reagan at Red Sun for his help.

Nashville Trip: Trip shirts are being designed and a mock up will be ready in the near future.

Thanks, Gary.
Season Bus: Call Mike Grimes at 410.251.6821 for information.
Ticket Exchange:
- 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 have tickets for sale for TWO games. They are: Dec. 23 at 4:30--Indianapolis Colts and Dec. 31 at 1 PM – Bengals. Two seats are in Section 101, Row 32, seats 20 and 21. They are 3 seats from the aisle on the Visitors side of the stadium. I am asking face value for the tickets. Anyone interested should call Marius Ambrose at 302-947-4168.
- Single seat ticket for sale for each of the Ravens home games. $80 for each game ticket. Section 539, Row 10 Seat 5. Bus seat available for $40. Call Paul Neal 302-436-9017. Speak slowly if you leave a message. Thanks, Paul.
- From Gary Miller: We have two tickets for sale to the following games, lower level Section 103, row 32, seats 10 & 11. Seats are visitors side (sunny side) at about the 10 yard line. Price $146.00 each (face value).
  - Sunday 10/15 Bears @ 1pm;
  - Mon. 11/27 Texans @ 8:30 pm
  These do not include tickets on the Roost bus. Call Gary Miller 443-618-9972 if interested in these tickets.
Entertainment: The Entertainment Committee would like you to join them for the following upcoming events:
- The Entertainment Committee will meet on Wednesday October 11 and Monday October 30 at Abbey Burger at 6pm, to discuss details for the Christmas Party. There will not be a September Entertainment Committee meeting.
- 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.
- Saturday Dec 9^th, 6 - 9pm - RR44 Christmas Party at Big Easy on 60, Cost; $38pp, $48pp non-member spouse or s.o. Includes:
  - Appetizers - Crab Wontons, Blackened/Chilled Jumbo Shrimp & Corden Bleu Chicken Bites
  - Salad - Caesar or House
  - Entree -
    - Lightly Blackened 10 oz. NY Strip Steak or
    - Pan-seared Chicken Breast Mushroom/Marsala Sauce or
    - Pan-seared Salmon Oscar w/Jumbo Crab Meat, Hollandaise & Roasted Asparagus
  - Vegetable - Flash Fried Green Beans
  - Starch - Home Made Mashed Potatoes
  - Dessert - Beignets (New Orleans Style)
  - Beverages - 5 drink tickets per couple (3 for bona-fide single guest) - Valid for Rail Cocktails, House Wine & HH Domestic Beer (draft or btl). Bottomless coffee, tea, soda. Happy Hour cash bar beyond ticket usage or non- HH drinks.
  - Seating - Group seating reservation requests are available: all table/seats will be reserved.
  - Important Note – Deadline for registering, selecting options & payment is October 13th meeting. We currently have 32 people signed up, shooting for at least 75.
  - Forms for this will be distributed at the Oct meetings. If unable to attend these meetings, print the attached form included with the Poop (or go to our website HERE to get it). Complete the form & mail with check made out to Ravens Roost 44 to: Maggie Miller, 15 Windward Court, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811. For questions call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or e-mail maggiemiller964@gmail.com.

Ravens Poop

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

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 Mike Bradley of 92.7 FM with special guests Bruce Laird and Tony Lombardi from Russell Street Report 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 to home Ravens games vs the Bears, the Dolphins, the Lions and the Colts (must be present to win) and other giveaways from sponsors!

Featuring 16 ounce Aluminum Bud Light Bottles during the show - $3.00
Thursday thru Sunday - Sunfest Festival - Ocean City's Most Popular Festival, Inlet Parking Area. Sunfest is Ocean City's most popular festival and is rated #1 of the 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the country by "Sunshine Artist Magazine - America's Premier Art & Craft Show Magazine"

Sunfest celebrates its 40th year as Ocean City's biggest and best festival. Popular entertainers highlight four days of fall fun with arts & crafts, big-top tents, food vendors & more. All entertainment is free with the exception of evening headline acts. Sunfest artists will delight your senses with their unique designs of fine art & distinctive crafts. Try the bold taste of the Eastern Shore with fabulous food from over 30 food vendors, featuring seafood, crab cakes, fried chicken, pit beef and more. Children's activities are available on Saturday & Sunday.

Located at the Inlet Parking Lot in Downtown Ocean City. Festival hours: Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 10pm and Sunday 10am - 6pm. For more information, call 800-626-2326.

Transportation:

1. Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Park free & ride shuttle bus to Sunfest for $3.

2. Ride the Boardwalk Tram to the Inlet for $3 each way.

3. Express trolley shuttles will depart from the south lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 40th Street (free parking). Trolley shuttle fares: ride all day for $3 or $1 per boarding.

4. Free parking at the Public Safety Building on 65th St, Northside Park on 125th St or Municipal Lot on 100th St. Then ride the bus to Sunfest. Bus fares: ride all day for $3 or $1 per boarding.

Full Entertainment Schedule HERE.
Thursday thru Sunday - Sunfest Kite Festival - Bring the Family and Let Your Spirits Soar, On the Beach; 2nd Street to 6th Street. Bring the entire family and let your spirits soar! Enjoy four days filled with spectacular kite flying at the East Coasts best Kite Festival.

Thousands of spectators travel to see master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art. Kite making workshops and Kite battles. This year, The Kite Loft welcomes Mike Van Meers as a returning co-coordinator. Mike will be holding improptu games with the opportunity to win great prizes.

On Saturday at 1:00pm we will be giving away FREE Kites to the first 100 kids between the ages of 5 and 12. We will be on hand to assist you assemble and launch your kite. Locals and visitors are welcome to join in on this colorful action. Let's paint the sky…

Stroll along Ocean City's famous Boardwalk and witness hundreds of beautiful ground and high flying displays. Aftwards cast a vote for your favorite display during the festival's "People's Choice" award.

Plan early...bring your family and join us!

Contact: Jay Knerr, 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - Berlin Fiddlers Convention, Great Bluegrass Music. Main Street Berlin. Three days of Free, Live, Bluegrass Music. Bluegrass musicians from across the country vie for thousands in cash prizes in Adult and Youth Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and Bluegrass Band competitions.
Saturday - Out of the Darkness Ocean City Walk - Walk to Fight Suicide, Ocean City MD Boardwalk. When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Check-in/Registration: 9:00am; Walk Begins: 10:00am. For more information contact Jessica Sexauer at jessica.sexauer@maryland.gov or Brittany Lawton at brittany.lawton@maryland.gov. Contact phone: 410-632-3648.
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:
- September 24: DJ Music
Entertainment subject to change without notice. For more information, call 410-289-7739.

Funny Poop

An elderly man is stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and is asked where he is going at this time of night. The man replies, "I am on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late."

The officer then asks, "Really? Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?"

The man replies, "That would be my wife."
On average, any American man will have sex two to three times a week, where as a Japanese man will have sex only one or two times a year. This is upsetting news to me, as I had no idea I was Japanese.

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.
Please keep our friend Harry Liebig in your prayers as he is going through a difficult time. His cauterization surgery on Sunday did not go well and he will be going into a second surgery Thursday to have at least a double by-pass.