Weekly Poop 10/25/17

Roost #44 Poop

• From the Prez – At our last meeting on October 19th at the Greene Turtle, the Board approved the House Committee recommendation to move our monthly meetings to OC 360 located at the top of the Fenwick Inn. We have negotiated a 3 month open trial period with 360. They will provide HH pricing before, during and after each meeting. They are offering selected HH appetizers and a separate HH menu strictly for us. In addition, their regular menu is available.
  You must have your Roost Membership card to get HH prices for food and beverages before and after the meeting. If you have lost your card, see myself, Donna or Ron to verify that you are a member to the 360 staff. But it would be very helpful if all members brought their membership cards with them. I want to again thank Donna Chaplinski and Ron Apperson for all their work on the House Committee.
  Due to a previously booked engagement at 360, the next Roost meeting will be Thursday November 16th.
  Roost Crab Feast - We held our Annual Crab Feast at the Shrimp Boat again this year on Saturday October 21st. Great crabs, chicken, hush puppies and corn. A good time was had by all! Thanks to Marian Cicero for another great crab feast!
  20th Anniversary T shirts, hoodies and long sleeve shirts are being ordered tomorrow. If you have not paid for your order or would like to make an order, contact me TODAY at 410-598-4597 or eric-_waterman@comcast.net. I have several orders from members who have not paid. These orders will not be filled unless I hear from you today. Final orders will be dropped off at the vendor tomorrow (Thursday)!
  Council News - the Raven Council of Raven Roosts will be holding their annual Bull and Oyster Roast on February 10^th at Martin's West in Baltimore. Tickets are $60 per person and a premium open bar has been added this year. Roost #44 traditionally donates two tickets. If you would like to use those tickets, contact me. First come, first served! Also contact me if you would like to purchase additional tickets beyond the two we are donating.
  At the last Council meeting, donations to a variety of charities were announced. Roost #44 was successful this year in securing a $500.00 donation to Diakonia, our local food bank and homeless shelter. The Council advised that since 2007, Council Roosts have raised over $3.2 MILLION DOLLARS for local charities.
• 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! Due to the game this week being on Thursday night, we will not be doing the Ravens Rap Show this Wednesday night.
  • Saturday, November 4^th – Humane Society Quarter Auction. See here for flyer.
  • Thursday, November 16^th – Ravens Roost #44 Monthly Meeting @ OC 360.
  • 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).
  •  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.
  • Ken & Sandy are looking to sell their tickets & bus seats for Thursday’s night game. Section 540, Row 10, Seats 11 & 12. Cost: $200 including 2 bus seats. Call Kenny at 443.235.3437.
• 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!
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• 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 next Entertainment Committee meeting will be at 6pm at The Big Easy on 60 on October 30. Topic: Christmas Party. There will be no meeting in November or December.
  • Saturday Dec 9^th, 6 – 9pm - RR44 Christmas Party at Big Easy on 60. The final reservations and menu selections are now in. Looking forward to seeing everyone in their Christmas finery! Drink tickets and menu selection will be handed out at the door with your seating assignment. Any questions or problems, please call Maggie 443-867-7198.
  • 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

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
  Due to the game this week being on Thursday night, we will not be doing the Ravens Rap Show this Wednesday night.
• Saturday & Sunday - Autumn Home & Condo Expo and Art and Craft Fair, Roland E. Powell Convention Center. The Autumn Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Exhibitors will be on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations, and interior and exterior displays. With a combination of new products and advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with ideas on enhancing their home's comfort and functionality, as well as aesthetic appeal and overall value. The Art and Craft Fair will offer a wide assortment of creative and unique gifts and accessories made by artists and quality crafts people from near and far. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission.
• Saturday - Swing for Youth Golf Open - Beneifts the OC Parks & Recreation Youth Programs, Eagles Landing Golf Course. Swing for Youth Golf Open; Shotgun Format: Florida Scramble. For registration & information, Contact Eagles Landing Golf Course at 410-213-7277. Proceeds benefit OC Parks & Recreation Youth Programs
• Saturday - Seaside 10 Miler / 5K Race - 10 Mile Run & 5K Halloween Bash, Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot. Straight out and back for a 10 mile course taking advantage of the OCMD boardwalk. Runners will jump off the boardwalk at 27th Street onto Coastal Highway via Baltimore Avenue. Head north to 68th Street, around the block to 69th, then back on Coastal Highway heading south the same way you came. The 5K course will start at same location, circle the boardwalk pier, go down concrete portion of boardwalk to 16th/17th Street, turnaround then straight back to same finish as 10 miler. It’s a fantastic way to gear up for the Halloween Holiday. All are welcome to come wearing the most outrageous costumes you can dream up!

Funny Poop

• Two elderly women were out driving in a large car. Both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I could have sworn we just went through a red light."
  After a few more minutes they came to another intersection and the light was red again and again they went right though. This time the woman in the passenger seat was almost sure that the light had been red but was really concerned that she was losing it. She was getting nervous and decided to pay very close attention to the road and the next intersection to see what was going on.
  At the next intersection, sure enough, the light was definitely red and they went right through and she turned to the other woman and said, "Mildred! Did you know we just ran through three red lights in a row! You could have killed us!"
  Mildred turned to her and said, "Oh, am I driving?"

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.
• 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.
• Life is short. Focus on the good.
• No Poop next week. It will resume 11/8, Lord willing.

Frank

Baltimore Ravens, let’s go

And put that ball across the line

So fly with talons spread wide

Go in and strike with Ravens pride

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Ravens dark wings take flight

Dive in and show them your might

For Baltimore and Maryland

You will fly on to victory

In   Explain

25 Things People From Maryland Have To Explain To Out-Of-Towners

One-eyed mascots, square pizza and jousting—that’s just a few of the things Old Line State newcomers just don’t understand, hon.

1. No, Not Everyone Here Is From D.C.

Really? Yes, Really.

2. How To Tell The Difference Between A Jimmy And A Sally

Source: Flickr user Mike Miley

Flip the crab over: if it’s the Washington Monument, it’s a Jimmy (male crab). If it’s the Capitol Dome, it’s a Sally (female crab)

3. Marylanders Will Need To Explain Why Everyone Is Calling You “Hon”

Source: Honfest via Facebook

The “hon” phenomenon in Maryland is pretty intimidating to out-of-towners at first, especially if they arrive during the annual “Honfest” (yes, that’s a thing). But no one in Maryland will apologize for calling you “hon” because not only is it a perfectly acceptable (and awesome) term of endearment, it’s also a pretty fabulous lifestyle.

So, bob your hair, grab some hairspray, get some horn-rimmed glasses, and join the party.

4. Marylanders Can Tell You Anything And Everything About Lacrosse

Source: Facebook user Johns Hopkins University

The state’s official “team” sport is lacrosse so, naturally, everyone is a laxer, brah. When you arrive in Maryland thinking you know what’s what about lacrosse, you get a rude awakening. Don’t believe me? Go to any Johns Hopkins lax game and see for yourself.

5. Yes, This Really Is The State Flag And Not Something Borrowed From The Medieval Times Restaurant

Source: otherpeoplespixels.com

People have a lotof state flag pride in Maryland. And who can blame them? It looks straight out of “Game of Thrones.”

6. Although, The State Sport Is Jousting

Source: Flickr user Jeff Kubina

Yeah, so…officially the state sport of Maryland is jousting. It takes awhile for this one to really sink in when you explain it to out-of-towners but:

1. Jousting is still a thing
2. Marylanders are pros at it
3. Don’t mess with Maryland…They can joust, for God’s sake.

7. Pizza Taste Better When Cut Into Squares

Source: Facebook user Ledo Pizza

Everyone in Maryland knows the best pizza is Ledo’s pizza. Which means, by the transitive property, that the best pizza is square-shapedpizza, not triangle. So you can take a hike, NYC and Chicago. Maryland knows how it should be done.

8. The Only Chips Worth Getting Are Utz

Source: Facebook user Utz Snacks

Everyone is Maryland is crazy about Utz. Ruffles? Lays? What even are those brands? It’s Utz or nothing.

9. Marylanders Always Have To Tell Ya Why The Natty Boh Guy Only Has One Eye

Source: Facebook user Natty Boh Gear

No one really knows why the Natty Boh man only has one eye, however people have some pretty strong theories. The most commonly held belief is that Natty Boh’s eye is with Gunther. Gunther was National Bohemian’s biggest competitor after prohibition in the 1930s and the fact that the Natty Boh guy is still missing his eye is attributed to the famous rivalry.

Yeah, sure, he lost an eye to the competition…but he definitely came out on top in the end.

10. And A Snowball Isn’t Just What You Throw At Your Neighborhood Friends In The Winters

Source: Facebook user Hula Honeys Hawaiian Shave Ice

The best part of a Maryland summer is the snowballs! Maryland is known for its shaved ice and there are stands set up on practically every street corner, all over the state. Hula Honeys is a favorite of many a Marylander.

11. Cal Ripken, Jr. Is Basically A Deity In Maryland

Source: Flickr user Keith Allison

Cal Ripken, Jr. might as well be a god to Marylanders. Not only was he born in this great state, but he played for the Orioles for over two decades, he’s played in 19 All Star Games, and he has won two MVP awards. He’s no joke.

Plus, he’s basically, like, the most charitable man in Maryland and is super active all over the state.

12. Marylanders Love For The Ravens Far Outweighs A Normal Love For A Football Team

Source: Facebook user Baltimore, Ravens

The Ravens aren’t just a football team. They’re a way of life. They saved the sport of football for the state of Maryland after the Colts fiasco (Ugh. Sigh.)

Since 2000, The Ravens have won two Super Bowls, four AFC North division titles, and made the playoffs nine times. So, basically, they were Maryland’s saving grace.

13. Even Saying “Colts” Is A Sin In Maryland

As you can imagine, Marylanders haven’t really gotten over their “abandonment” issue that the Colts left them with. Who just packs up and leaves Baltimore to go to Indianapolis!

So, one of the first things Marylanders should explain to an out-of-towner? Don’t even say the word “Colts” in the presence of a Marylander.

14. A Marylander Will Tell You How To Craft A Beer

Source: Facebook user Full Tilt Brewing

Maryland’s been crafting beer since before crafting beer was cool. There are amazing microbreweries are all over the state, like Heavy Seas, Union Craft, Brewers Alley, and Full Tilt. You just can’t go wrong with Maryland beer.

15. It’s “Merlin”—Not Mary-Land

Marylanders have a unique accent that out-of-towners sometimes have a hard time understanding. For starters, the state’s name is pronounced, “Merlin’” or sometimes, “Marilyn,” but never Mary-land.

Oh and it’s Bawlmer, not “Baltimore”. Oh, and you don’t “wash” your hands with “water,” you “warsh ‘em with wooder.” Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it.

16. The National Anthem is “O” So Important to Marylanders

Source: Youtube user agentzeromyhero

So, not only was the author of the National Anthem from Maryland (thanks, Francis Scott Key), which automatically makes the National Anthem more Maryland’s than any other state in America, it’s also “O” so wonderful to sing.

Orioles fans are known for yelling the “O” in The Star Spangled Banner louder than any other team in MLB. Yes, Marylanders just have the perfect blend of nationalism and state pride.

17. The Only Seasoning You’ll Find In A Marylander’s Home Is Old Bay

Source: Facebook user Old Bay Seasoning

To a Marylander, Old Bay belongs on everything. There’s no better flavor in the world and nothing better to go with steamed crab.

18. And The Only Seasoning In Restaurants Is J.O. Spice

Source: Facebook user J.O. Spice

So, maybe Old Bay is the best flavor in the world. And maybe it’s what every real Marylander wants on their steamed crabs…but, any true Marylander will have to break it to ya one day: J.O. Spice, the local, family owned spice business actually gives Old Bay a run for its money. Most restaurants in Maryland actually use J.O. instead of Old Bay. That being said, out-of-towners tend to stick to the myth that it’s Old Bay and nothing else.

19. The Miracle on 34th Street Isn’t Just A Movie

Source: Flickr user Kathleen Tyler Conklin

Most out-of-towners have no clue that the real Miracle on 34th Street is in Hampden. During the holiday season, this entire residential neighborhood sets up luminous, and unique decorations—they have everything from a Christmas tree made out of hubcaps to giant light up menorahs that take up the whole front porch.

People flock from all over the state (and out of state!) to see the display, and they’ve been doing so since 1947!

20. The Poe Toaster Has Nothing To Do With Toast

Source: Wikimedia user midnightdreary

The Poe Toaster was a mystery man who came to Edgar Allen Poe’s grave each year, leaving a bottle of cognac and a red rose—his “toast” to Poe. This went on for 75 years, before ending for unknown reasons in 2006, but all Marylanders are hoping for a Poe Toaster comeback one of these days.

21. Everyone In Maryland Knows The Lyrics To All Songs From “Hairspray”

Source: Giphy.com

People in Maryland have a ton of state pride, which explains their love for anything and everything that celebrates Maryland culture. The famous musical, “Hairspray,” is set in Maryland and many of the lyrics to the songs capture the Maryland spirit. So, if you’re from out of town, you should probably get with the picture and at least watch the movie (both versions).

22. Being South Of The Mason-Dixon Line Doesn’t Mean They’re Southern

Source: exploretheline.com

While technically Maryland is in the South people in Maryland consider themselves as Northern as a Northerner could be. That darn Mason-Dixon line disagrees though.

23. Unless You’re From The Eastern Shore

Source: Flickr user laura dye

Just like the Mason Dixon line, folks from the Eastern Shore are dead-set on proving that Maryland is the South. Many people from the eastern part of the state truly believe that Southern culture is more representative of their culture and will point to the Mason Dixon line until they’re blue in the face to prove it to y’all.

24. What It Means When We Say We’re “America In Miniature”

You can’t visit Maryland without hearing at least 10 times how “It’s America…In Miniature.” That’s because Maryland has all four, distinct seasons and it has terrain that’s representative of the entire United States: mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, valleys, ocean, cities, suburbs, etc. Basically, you get a taste of all of America in a very small amount of space.

25. And Why We’re All About Our County Pride

Source: Facebook user PG County Fair

Because the state is like a miniature America, the people are also very diverse and each county takes a lot of pride in whatever it is that makes that particular area of Maryland unique.

People have county pride bumper stickers, get really into their county fairs, and of course, make excellent nicknames for all of the counties. So, are you from HoCo? MoCo? PG? AA? Wherever you’re from, you have an identity that you share with your county.

What have you had to explain to out-of-towners about Maryland? Tell us in the comments below!

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