Ravens Roost #44 Beach Life: Weekly Poop 10/18/17

Roost #44 Poop

From the Prez – The Council of Raven Roosts has sent a draft statement for consideration for all member Roosts. This is VOLUNTARY for all Roosts to consider. At the October 19^th meeting, the membership will vote on posting this statement as the position of Roost #44 or not to post it and take no position. Draft Statement: We are a fan club of of the Baltimore Ravens. We use this organization as a forum and a conduit to reach a variety of people and organizations. Our main purpose is to raise money and give to charities in our communities. We are damn good at what we do and we have a lot of fun doing it. We should not lose track of this objective. We may agree or disagree with the current state of the NFL but our responsibility lies with our charities and the work we do for them.

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).

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. Contact Eric for pricing on sizes 2X or larger. 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. No more orders will be taken after October 19th meeting!

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!
- Tomorrow – Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ The Original Greene Turtle, 116^th St. bayside.
- This Weekend – Rockin’ Ravens Weekend @ the Castle in the Sand. Details HERE.
- Saturday – Crab Feast, 1-4pm.
- Saturday, November 4^th – Humane Society Quarter Auction. See here for flyer.
- Friday, November 17 – Harrington Trip.
- Saturday Dec 9^th - RR44 Christmas Party at Big Easy on 60.
Road Trips

NASHVILLE ROAD TRIP: Shirts and Koozies have been ordered. I hope to have them to hand out at the meeting on 10/19. If not, I will notify everyone to pick them up at my house. The game tickets will be given out along with the shirts. I am looking into a possible group get together for Friday Nov. 3rd. Details to follow but I am thinking evening time, either before or after dinner depending on what time most people arrive in town. Please let me know your arrival plans so I can pick a time convenient for the majority. Location will be in or near the Union Station Hotel on Broadway. There are several bars in the area so a couple of options depending on capacity to handle our group. If anyone NOT going on the trip would like one, I need to get their order by Monday. They can email or call me at; garywm@mchsi.com. 443-618-9972.

LONDON ROAD TRIP: I think everyone had a great time except for the game! Lots of pictures have been posted on FB and I am sure several will be included in the Roost scrapbook and 20th Anniversary book. Several good stories to be told after a few drinks have been consumed by a couple participants. For those that were part of the trip, please let me know if you want to plan a get-together to share photos and stories!

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 to the Monday Night Football game Ravens v. Houston 11/27/17 at 8:30pm for sale. The tix are in Section 103, row 32, seats 10 and 11 (this is about the 10 yard line, visitors side). Price: $146.00 each (face value). Please call Gary at 443-618-9972 or email him at garywm@mchsi.com to purchase the tickets.
- 2 Nashville game tickets. Call or text Eric at 410-598-4597.
- Nick Costa 410-428-0131. Section 133 Row 33 seats 9 & 10. $140 each. He will sell tickets with or without PSL.
Harrington Casino Trip:
- Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
- Cost: $20.00 per person, $15.00 free slot play and $7.00 voucher for buffet
- Leaving Montego Bay at 8:30 am, Leaving Rose’s in DE at 9:00 am
- Leaving Casino at 3PM to return home.
- Contact Mary Kendall at 302-236-9617 or email: mary.kendall@merck.com
OCRR44 Penguin Swim Team: Please note that the AGH website is up and the Team page has been opened. Anyone interested in joining the team this year, please go to; "aghpenguinswim.org" to sign up. Note that you will have to make a donation of $25 on line to join. If you need help signing up, let me know. We will have a short meeting before the regular Roost meeting (10/19) at 7pm to discuss personal fundraising and group events. Please note that the Team is sponsoring a Christmas tree at the Ocean Pines tree lighting ceremony in Whitehorse Park (where the Roost Picnic is held) on Nov. 25th at 6:30pm. The Team will meet to decorate the tree on Sat. 11/18. We will discuss details on the decorations at our meeting on 10/19.

OC Ravens Roost #44 Penguin Swim Team in conjunction with the AGH Foundation is sponsoring a tree in the Ocean Pines 7th Annual Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Whitehorse Park at 6:30pm on Sat Nov. 25th. This is a fun evening that includes Christmas Carols sung by local school and carol groups and the OCRR44 Penguin Swim Team will have a table available for anyone that wants to bring snacks and/or refreshments to share. Come out for a fun evening, walk around the park viewing dozens of decorated trees, listening to Christmas carols and enjoy some snacks and refreshments (adult and otherwise). KIDS ARE WELCOME!
The Ocean City Elks Lodge is having a show with Transfuzion. Tickets are $30 each, and include domestic beer, wine and snacks. The show will be on Saturday, Nov. 18th from 7-10 pm. You may remember that Transfuzion was the featured entertainment at our dances. If you are an Elk, please see the bartenders for tickets. If not, please call Jo Ann Elder at 410-251-4360.
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. THE CRAB FEAST IS SOLD OUT.
- 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
Saturday - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run - Pink Ribbon Classic 5K Walk/Run, Ocean City Boardwalk. The American Cancer Society MSABC walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. Ocean City, MD, is one of the only venues to host a 5K run, as well as a noncompetitive 5K walk that brings people together to make a difference for everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. The event raises money to fund innovative research, provide free information, and support local programs. Admission fees for runners is $35. For more information, call 410-749-1635 or visit makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitymd. 7:30am – Registration; 8:00am – Entertainment; 9:00am - Run begins; 9:15am - Walk begins.
Saturday - Nautical Flea Market, Rain Date: October 28. Island Watersports Marina. First Nautical Flea Market held at Island Watersports in Fenwick Island. Free admission. Bring all your boat parts, accessories, fishing gear, tackle, and anything else nautical related to sell or trade. Event will be held from 8AM until 3PM, rain date will be the following Saturday (Oct 28th).

Spot must be reserved in advance and will be sold first come, first serve basis. All spots are $7, all money will be donated to the Hurricane Harvey - Fishing and Marine Industry Recovery Fund (we are charging for spots to keep an accurate head count as well as raise money for a great cause). Spots will the size of a standard vehicle parking space, you may purchase multiple spots if needed.

At this time, we are not going to allow the sale of boats. As we get closer to October and space is still available, we may open spots to bring a boat to sell. No firearms or other regulated items allowed to be sold.

To sign up, please fill out a reservation form and send it back in. Forms are available in person or online at: http://ocmdboats.com/nautical-flea-market-reservation-form/. More information on the recovery fund is available at: http://www.hbgfc.com/hurricaneharveyrecoveryfund.
Saturday and Sunday - OCtoberfest: Halloween Beach Maze - Beach Maze, Ocean City Inlet. Wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies, and more await your arrival. People of all ages, from newborns to grandparents, will enjoy a pleasant scream as they meandered the sands of the giant, bigger and better than ever, beach maze! Be there if you dare!

Funny Poop

An old retired sailor puts on his old uniform and goes down to the docks for old times sake. He hires a prostitute, takes her up to a room and goes at it as best as he can for a guy his age. After a couple of minutes he asks, "How am I doing?"

The prostitute replies, "Well sailor, you're doing about three knots."

"Three knots?" He asks. "What's that supposed to mean?"

She says, "You're knot hard, you're knot in and you're knot getting your money back."

Etcetera

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Condolences go out the Grimes family and the Maly family for their losses.