Roost #44 Poop
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From the Prez – The
next Roost Meeting has been moved to WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8 due to the Ravens
preseason game on Thursday August 9 against the Rams in Baltimore. The Roost Meeting will be held the night
before the game at OC 360 at 7:30. Please
show up to help us kick off our new season. Remember you can go straight into our meeting
room and order food. You don't have to
go to the bar to order food and drinks.
Marc
Grimes is stepping down as Chairman of the Golf Scholarship Committee. I would like to begin a discussion with Roost
members who would like to try to continue the Roost #44 Golf Scholarship event,
about whether we will continue to host this event. Whatever, we decide, every Roost member should
give Marc a great big 'Thank You' for his years of building this event into one
of Ocean City's major fund raising events. I personally hope we can carry on Marc's
legacy and continue the tournament and the funds it generates for outstanding
local graduating seniors.
Please
think about stepping up to volunteer for Board and Officer positions and the
Golf Scholarship Committee next year. Don't
hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the responsibilities for
any of these positions. eric_waterman@comcast.net or
410-598-4597.
Remember that your Roost Membership card entitles
you to a 20% discount on food, beverage & apparel purchases at the Original
Greene Turtle (116th St.). We encourage
all Roost members and committees to patronize the Original Greene Turtle!
Remember that we collect plastic grocery bags at
every Roost meeting. These bags are used
by Diakonia (Local Food Bank & Homeless Shelter) to distribute food
contributions to the needy. My white
Ford pickup truck is parked in front of OC 360 at every Roost meeting. Simply put your plastic bags (tied up
tightly) in the bed of the truck. This
is a great way to recycle plastic bags for a good cause.
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Dates to Remember:
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9/1
– Entertainment Committee Meeting
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8/2
– Hall of Fame Game, Bears & Ravens, in Canton, 8pm. So it begins…
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8/8
– Monthly Roost Meeting, 7:30pm @ OC 360.
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8/9
– First home preseason game against the Rams, 7:30pm.
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9/12
– Booze Cruise
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Membership:
Thank
you everyone for paying your yearly dues.
I am still accepting dues. Susan Berterman,
32612 Falling Point Road, Dagsboro Delaware 19939.
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Road
Trip:
Bus Trip to Charlotte: Trip to
Charlotte finalized, all rooms are booked, tickets ordered. Panthers’ ticket office says the tickets will
be ,ailed out “sometime” in August.
Marian is working on securing a place to go after the game to celebrate
our win. Positive thinking! Thanks, Donna.
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Apparel:
20th
Anniversary Gear in Stock! There a few
20th Anniversary T shirts, Hoodies and Long Sleeve Shirts available in three colors
- Black, Purple and Gray. Call me at 410-598-4597 if you're interested. Thanks, Eric.
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Ticket
Exchange:
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2
Raven PSL's in section 503 isle seats for sale, negotiable. He can be reached at 410-913-4700. (Chad Baker)
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Penguin
Swim:
Wednesday Sept 12th. OC RR44 2018
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. Meet at MR Ducks. HH prices on food and drinks till 6pm. 5:45pm board “The Explorer”. Boat leaves PROMPTLY at 6pm Will return about
10 pm. Cash bar on boat. Itinerary will be available soon, but last
stop will be Sunset Grill. LIMITED TO 65
PEOPLE. This sells out fast so please
sign up early. Send an email to; garywm@mchsi.com to
reserve a spot.
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Entertainment:
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Tentative Entertainment Schedule 2018
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Entertainment Committee Meeting August 1 @ the Original Greene
Turtle, 12pm.
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September 29 – Crab Feast
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November ? – Harrington Bus Trip
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December 7 – Christmas Party
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Potential Activities Under Discussion
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Bus Trip to Canton
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Duckaneer Cruise
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Pub Crawl Kent Island
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Eastern Shore Ghost Bus Tour
Ravens Poop
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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.
Local Poop
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Now
thru Labor Day - OC
Beach Lights Spectacular - Lasers, lights, video, music
and special effects, The Beach at North Division Street. Returning to Ocean City this summer is the
fun and exciting free event for the entire family, OC Beach Lights Spectacular!
Beach
Lights will begin Memorial Day weekend and run nightly through Labor Day from
9pm to 11pm. Special 3-minute displays
at 9:00pm, 9:20pm, 9:40pm, 10:00pm, 10:20pm, 10:40pm, and 11:00pm.
This
lighting attraction features high-powered searchlights that accent the sky and
surrounding area around N. Division Street and the Boardwalk. Searchlights move and sway, creating a dance
of light to musical selections played through boardwalk speakers. The lights change into a variety of colors,
bathing the surrounding beachscape and boardwalk in vibrant colors.
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Tonight
- Free
Movie on the Beach - Carousel Resort Hotel and Condominiums. Enjoy free movies on the beach in Ocean City
Maryland every Wednesday from June 6 to August 29 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:
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August
1: Leap
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August
8: Justice League
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August
15: Cars 3
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August
22: Moana
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August
29: Wonder Woman
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Tomorrow
- Sunset
Park Party Nights - Free Concert, S. Division St. & the
Bay. Enjoy free concerts in Ocean
City Maryland in Sunset Park every Thursday in July and August from 7pm - 9pm. Sunset Park Party Nights provides a perfect
outdoor setting overlooking the bay in Ocean City MD. Bring a chair and watch the sunset as you
listen to great live music. 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.
2018 Schedule:
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Aug
2 - British Invasion Experience (Beatles Tribute Band)
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Aug
9 - Lower Case Blues (Blues / Rock)
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Aug
16 - Tranzfusion (Classic Rock)
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Aug
23 - The Beach Bumz (Tropical Rock)
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Aug
30 - The Swell Fellas (R&B / Funk / Soul)
For more
information, call 410-289-7739.
Schedule:
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Aug
2 – Blind Wind
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Aug
9 – Full Circle
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Aug
16 – Prime Time
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Aug
23 – Opposite Directions
Bring
lawn chairs and the whole family for an evening of music in White Horse Park. BYOB allowed.
Concessions will be available. Concerts
are children friendly: there is a playground right at the park! Free Admission!
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Tomorrow
– Freeman Stage @ Bayside – Gin Blossoms,
7:30pm, $30-$45. The Gin Blossoms have
undoubtedly left their mark on the rock music map. The Grammy-nominated band's fusion of melodic
rock, pop, folk and country elements has helped pave the way for the modern
rock of today. Fans around the world are
very familiar with Gin Blossoms’ five-time Platinum breakthrough album New
Miserable Experience, containing gems like “Until I Fall Away,” “Found Out
About You,” “Hey Jealousy” and “Allison Road.” Those hit tracks were followed up by the
Empire Records Platinum Soundtrack hit, “Til I Hear It From You.” In 1996, the singles “Follow You Down” and “As
Long As It Matters,” hit the radio again in a huge way, making their
"Congratulations I’m Sorry" record another platinum success. Gin Blossoms hits have crossed over in five
different formats, taking the airwaves by siege, and held the MTV playlist
captive for most of the '90s. Boasting
record sales of over 10 million, the band continues to burn up the road
performing over 120 tour dates per year as they ready a brand new record
release in Summer 2018. Don’t miss all
these great hit songs, a sampling of new music, and a rockin’ the house down
show. This performance will offer
limited Premium Assigned Seating tickets and General Admission tickets. Tickets are required for all patrons,
including infants and toddlers.
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Friday
– Freeman Stage @ Bayside – The Beach
Boys, 7:30pm, $40-$75. You can
capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how
many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short
when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles
and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact
that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly that every pop act since
has been in its debt.
The
Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey
Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, Christian
Love and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band.
Grammy-winning
songwriter Bruce Johnston, joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glenn
Campbell, who filled in for Brian Wilson, on vocals/bass, when he retired from
touring. Highly regarded in his field,
Johnston’s vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd
firmly established him among rock’s elite artists. Captained by Mike Love, The Beach Boys play
an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging
from sundrenched summer festivals to gala New Year’s celebrations and special
events across the globe.
For VIP
Packages and more visit MikeLove.com. Tickets required for all patrons,
including infants and toddlers. No
re-entry permitted. Seats are provided
in assigned seating section. Seats are
not provided or permitted in Standing Room Only section.
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Saturday
– Freeman Stage @ Bayside – Classic Albums
Live: Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers, 7pm, $25. Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from
the '60s and '70s and recreates those albums live on stage — note for note, cut
for cut. Using the world's best
musicians, fans are treated to an exact replication of the album followed by a
second set of the featured artist's greatest hits. Musicians are chosen according to their sound
and their fit into a particular niche, be it Queen, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, or
The Stones. The album might require a
sitar player, a children's choir, a string quartet or someone to ring the alarm
clock. Whatever it takes, the musicians
treat these revered albums like a score — the way a symphony orchestra treats
Mozart. Children age 12 & under
are granted free entry to this performance.
BYOC- Bring Your Own Chair.
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Sunday
- OC
Cruzers Car Display - Somerset Street Plaza, Somerset
Plaza between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Ave. Enjoy viewing classic cars while listening to
live music in Ocean City Maryland. OC
Cruzers will display approximately 15 vehicles along Somerset Street Plaza. The owners of the vehicles will supervise and
educate spectators about their older cars.
Live music or DJ will be provided.
Select Sundays 2:30pm to 6pm. For
more information, call 410-289-7739 or visit www.ocdc.org. Music Schedule TBA.
Save the
Dates:
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Aug
12
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Sep
9, 23
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Sunday
- Sundaes
in the Park in Ocean City MD - Northside Park. Sundaes in the Park is the ultimate free
family event in Ocean City Maryland. Outdoor
live music, children's activities, ice cream and fireworks provided every
Sunday from 7pm - 9pm during the summer. Fireworks start at 9pm. 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 Ocean City
bay. For more information call
410-250-0125.
Summer
2018 Schedule - Save the Dates!
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August
5 - The Janitors (music for happy feel)
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August
12 - Front Page News (rock)
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August
19 - Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis
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August
26 - Ragdoll (Frankie Valli Tribute)
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September
2 - Triple Trail Turn (modern country)
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Monday
– Freeman Stage @ Bayside – An Evening
with the Piano Guys, 7:30pm, $45-$90.
Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of
their series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They’ve made over 65 since joining forces in
early 2011, including their hit video, an innovative 10-handed version of One Direction’s
“What Makes You Beautiful.” But it’s the
Guys’ original blend of classical music with pop that brought them to their
major label self-titled debut album released in 2012. This release was followed by their sophomore
album, "The Piano Guys 2," holiday album, "A Family
Christmas," "Wonders," "The Piano Guys Live!" and
recently released "Uncharted" album all available. The Guys include piano player Jon Schmidt,
instrumentalist Steven Sharp Nelson as well as Paul Anderson and Al van der
Beek. Tickets required for all
patrons, including infants and toddlers. No re-entry permitted. Seats are provided.
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Monday
& Friday - Free
Movies on the Beach: The Beach on 27th Street. Enjoy free movies on the beach at 27th St. in
Ocean City Maryland every Monday and Friday from June 25 to August 17. 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:
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August
3: Wall-E
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August
6: Wonder
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August
10: Big Hero 6
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August
13: Sherlock Gnomes
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August
17: CoCo
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Monday
thru Friday - White
Marlin Open - World's Largest & Richest Billfish Tournament, Harbour
Island Marina. Join us for the 45th
Annual White Marlin Open from August 6 - August 10, 2018. The fish are spectacular and the prizes are
huge — totaling more than $2 million. It's
the World's Largest and Richest Billfish Tournament — held in the White Marlin
Capital of the World. This year the
stakes are high with a record crushing $4, 450,000 purse and 1,412 fish caught
in 2016. Prizes are also awarded for the
largest blue marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi (dolphin fish), wahoo and shark. See if you have what it takes to catch the
winning white marlin and register today.
Spectators are welcome to watch, as 300+ boats from Florida to New
England take more than 1,500 of the world's best anglers out to pursue some of
America's largest fish. Then check out
the spectacular weigh-ins every evening from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harbour
Island Marina, 14th Street and the bay. NOTE:
Parking is not available at Harbour Island. The Presbyterian Church on 14th Street, just a
block away, offers parking for a small donation. You can also park free at the Ocean City
Convention Center, then catch a shuttle to the weigh-ins.
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Tuesday
- Family
Beach Olympics - Free Family Fun, On the Beach at 27th St. Family Beach Olympics are back by popular
demand! Bring the whole family out for
these fun-filled activities. All skill
levels welcome! Activities include sand
castle contests, tug-of-war, relay games and more. All activities are free! Parents are asked to stay with their children.
For more information, call Denise Ortega
at 410-250-0125. Tuesdays from June 26
to August 14 at 27th Street Beach from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
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Tuesday
- Ocean
City Beach Dance Party, On the Beach at the
Caroline Street Stage. Let's Dance! Bring the family for a fun, free dance party
every Tuesday from 8pm - 9:30pm during July and August on the beach at Caroline
Street in Ocean City MD. Family friendly
dance music will be played by local Ocean City DJs on the Caroline Street
Stage, just off the Ocean City Boardwalk. Join in the crowd dancing on the beach! Bring
your friends, beach chair and blanket and head to downtown Ocean City Maryland
for good music and fun times.
2018 Schedule
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August
7: DJ Batman (OC's Legendary DJ)
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August
14: DJ BK (from 97.1 the Wave)
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August
21: DJ Batman (OC's Legendary DJ)
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August
28: Bitsune (European DJ Duo)
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
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"I'd
like to buy some gloves for my wife," the young man said, eyeing the
attractive salesgirl. "But I don't
know her size."
"Will
this help?" she asked sweetly, placing her hand in his.
"Why
yes," he answered. "Her hands
are just slightly smaller than yours."
"Will
there be anything else?" the salesgirl queried as she wrapped the gloves.
"Now
that you mention it," he replied, "she also needs a bra."
Etcetera
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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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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.
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Life
is short. Focus on the good.
Frank
