Weekly Poop 12/26/12

Roost #44 Poop

• Dates to Remember:
  • Tonight - Ravens Rap Show @ the Blue Ox.  From Eileen:  Hi All,
    • About Ravens Game day Sundays for the rest of this SEASON....Blue Ox WILL BE OPEN for the 1 and 4 pm AWAY games for the rest of the season, and ALL of the Post Season Games.  Please continue to let Jo Ann know if you plan to go to the Turtle for the home games.
    • Thanks so much, Eileen

• Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
• Tuesday – Penguin Swim!  The AGH web site is up and Gary has set up the RR44 team page.  Just go to "join a team" and click on RR44 to get registered. Come out and support our team!
• Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

• Roost Apparel: A number of shirts and jerseys which were ordered by folks are still unclaimed and have not been paid for.  There are also some extras available for purchase as well.  The next "apparel store" time for touching, trying on and otherwise fondling the merchandise will be at the next meeting on January 10th.  You can also call Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment at her home.  For those who did not order, but want one, the prices for the character shirts are:  $15 (short sleeved in purple, dark gray and ash and a variety of sizes from med to 3XL); $25 for ash gray sweatshirt zipped jackets; $30 for "old School" purple/black heathered sweatshirt jackets.  We also still have purple Roost 44 jerseys in a variety of sizes for sale as well and they cost $35.  Don't be left out in the cold!  When they are gone, they are gone!

• RR44 Election of Officers Jan. 2013
  • Roost members running for office

• President Tom Maly
• Vice President Bill Cordwell
• Recording Secretary Janet Rosensteel
• Sergeant at Arms Larry Gerst

  Rob Carpenter

• Treasurer Sandy Taras
• Corresponding secretary Cindi Brought

  Donna Chaplinski

• 1 year term on Board of Directors Gary Miller
• 2 year term on Board of Directors Ron Apperson

  Marian Cicero

• 3 year term on Board of Directors Mary Kendall
• Chairman of Board (3 yr term) Trish Neal
• Eric Leister is continuing 2 year term on Board

Ravens Poop

• The Ravens dominated the New York football Giants 33-14 to win the AFC North crown for the second year in a row, and assuring the Ravens of a home playoff game. This week, in the final game of the regular season, the Ravens go to Cincinnati to play the Bengals, 1 pm. The Bengals are going to the playoffs as a wild card for their second straight year as well after beating (and eliminating) the Steelers last week.
• Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog 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.  
• Question: Which NFL team, besides the Ravens, have gone to the playoffs each of the last five seasons? Answer: Trick question – the Ravens are the only team to have made the playoffs the last five years.
  
  Local Poop

• Now thru next Tuesday - Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay. Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort.  Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal decor then it’s on to Northside Park on 125th Street to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales.  Admission is $4 per person. 9 years & under are free.  Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm.  Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm.  For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).  www.ococean.com.
• Monday - New Year's Eve - Townwide Celebrations. Townwide celebrations at your favorite hotel or restaurant.  Enjoy ringing in the new year at your favorite summer place.  Many Ocean City hotels, clubs & restaurants offer special packages or menus for this special Saturday night.  Call your favorite spot or 800-OC-OCEAN for general information.  www.ococean.com.
• Monday - New Year's Eve Free Bus Rides Throughout Ocean City. The Town of Ocean City offers free bus services for New Year’s Eve from 6am New Year's Eve to 6am New Year's Day. For more information, call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (1-800-626-2326).
• Monday - New Year's Eve Fireworks 2013, Northside Park. As part of our Winterfest celebration, join us to ring in the New Year with a fireworks display at Northside Park at midnight. Winterfest will stay open extended hours for this special festive night!

Funny Poop

• A couple was Christmas shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve and the mall was packed. As the wife walked through the mall she was surprised to look up and see her husband was nowhere around. She was quite upset because they had a lot to do. Because she was so worried, she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was. In a calm voice, the husband said "Honey, you remember the jewelery store we went into about 5 years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we could not afford and I told you that I would get it for you one day?" The wife choked up and started to cry and said "Yes, I remember that jewelery store". He said "Well, I'm in pub, right next to it".

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.
• Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
• Life is short.  Focus on the good.

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

Happy Christmas

Stallion Week 16

Takin' you to the promised land...



Stick to the program...

Weekly Poop 12/19/12

Roost #44 Poop

•      Dates to Remember:

•      Tonight - Ravens Rap Show @ the Blue Ox.  From Eileen:  Hi All,

•     About Ravens Game day Sundays for the rest of this SEASON....Blue Ox WILL BE OPEN for the 1 and 4 pm AWAY games for the rest of the season, and ALL of the Post Season Games.  Please continue to let JoAnn know if you plan to go to the Turtle for the home games.

•     Thanks so much, Eileen

•       Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …

•      Tuesday, January 1 - It is time to form the RR44 Penguin Swim Team once again!  The AGH web site is up and Gary has set up the RR44 team page.  Just go to "join a team" and click on RR44 to get registered.

•      Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

•       Roost Apparel:  Not many people picked up the t-shirts and sweatshirts they ordered this week at the Ox.  Please save Maggie from getting a hernia carrying these around and contact her Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment.  For those who did not order, but want one, the prices for these character shirts are:  $15 short sleeved T's (purple, dark grey and ash), $25 for ash grey sweatshirt zipped jackets, $30 for "old school" purple/black heathered sweatshirt jackets.  Have a variety of sizes still available.  We still have Roost 44 jerseys in a variety of sizes for sale as well.  Make great stocking stuffers!

•      RR44 Election of Officers Jan. 2013

•      Roost members running for office

•       President                                                 Tom Maly

•      Vice President                                         Bill Cordwell

•      Recording Secretary                               Janet Rosensteel

•      Sergeant at Arms                                    Larry Gerst

                                                                                                Rob Carpenter

•       Treasurer                                                 Sandy Taras

•      Corresponding secretary                       Cindi Brought

                                                                                                Donna Chaplinski

•       1 year term on Board of Directors         Gary Miller

•      2 year term on Board of Directors         Ron Apperson

                                                                                                Marian Cicero

•       3 year term on Board of Directors         Mary Kendall

•      Chairman of Board (3 yr term)               Trish Neal

•      Eric Leister is continuing 2 year term on Board

Ravens Poop

•      The Ravens lost to Peyton Manning and the Broncos 34-17 but still managed to back in to the playoffs when the Steelers lost to the Cowboys. Sunday, Brother Eli and the New York Football Giants come to town, 4:25 pm.  The bus will leave Ocean City @ 11 am sharp.

•       Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog 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

•       Now thru January 1, 2013 - Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay. Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort.  Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal decor then it’s on to Northside Park on 125th Street to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales.  Admission is $4 per person. 9 years & under are free.  Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm.  Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm.  For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).  www.ococean.com.

•       

Funny Poop

•                    I've accidentally swallowed some Scrabble tiles.  My next poop could spell disaster.

•                    A guy was standing at a bar and a beautiful woman was beside him so he leans over and says "You remind me of my little toe".  She replies "What?  You Mean I'm small and cute?"  He says "No.  I'll probably bang you on the coffee table later when I'm drunk".

•                    Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood.  They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end.  At the last house, a woman watched the two men from her kitchen window as they checked her gas meter.  When they had finished the meter check, the senior supervisor challenged his younger co-worker to a foot race back to the truck to prove that an older guy could outrun a younger one.  The co-worker accepted the challenge.  As they approached the truck in full stride, the two men realized that the lady from the kitchen window was huffing and puffing right behind them.  They stopped in their tracks and asked the woman why she was running behind them.  Gasping for breath she replied "I'm not stupid...when I see two gas men running that fast, I figure I'd better run too!"

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.

•                     Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

•                     Life is short.  Focus on the good.

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

Stallion Week 15

Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered...




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Weekly Poop 12/12/12

Roost #44 Poop

• Dates to Remember:
  • Tonight - Ravens Rap Show @ the Blue Ox.  From Eileen:  Hi All,
    • About Ravens Game day Sundays for the rest of this SEASON....Blue Ox WILL BE OPEN for the 1 and 4 pm AWAY games for the rest of the season, and ALL of the Post Season Games.  Please continue to let JoAnn know if you plan to go to the Turtle for the home games.
    • Thanks so much, Eileen

• Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
• Saturday – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party, 7-11 p.m., Cove Bayside.
  • Cost: $25 per member and $30 per guest which includes: Veggie/cheese/cracker display, bread/butter, autumn salad with cranberries, apples and crumbled bleu cheese, topped with homemade vinaigrette
  • 2 Choices of entrees:  Dijon mustard and herb crusted roast pork loin (the new white meat) with fig and cranberry demi-glaze, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetables.
  • Grilled queen cut prime rib and single crab cake, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetable
  • Cheesecake for dessert, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity.  There will be a cash bar available for mixed drinks at happy hour prices.  Music will be provided by our DJ, Frank Berterman
  • A Chinese raffle will be held to benefit Atlantic General Hospital.  Cut off date for all monies is December 5th when the final count has to be submitted.  Sign up sheets will be available at the Roost meeting on November 8th or you can contact Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 or tmaly818@mchsi.com. Checks for this event can be mailed to Tom at 16 Avondale Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970
• Tuesday, January 1 - It is time to form the RR44 Penguin Swim Team once again!  The AGH web site is up and Gary has set up the RR44 team page.  Just go to "join a team" and click on RR44 to get registered.
• Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

• Roost Apparel:  Not many people picked up the t-shirts and sweatshirts they ordered this week at the Ox.  Please save Maggie from getting a hernia carrying these around and contact her Maggie at 410-208-2756 or email her millermaggie@mchsi.com to make arrangements for pick up and payment.  For those who did not order, but want one, the prices for these character shirts are:  $15 short sleeved T's (purple, dark grey and ash), $25 for ash grey sweatshirt zipped jackets, $30 for "old school" purple/black heathered sweatshirt jackets.  Have a variety of sizes still available.  We still have Roost 44 jerseys in a variety of sizes for sale as well.  Make great stocking stuffers!

• RR44 Election of Officers Jan. 2013

Roost members running for office

• President Tom Maly
• Vice President Bill Cordwell
• Recording Secretary Janet Rosensteel
• Sergeant at Arms Larry Gerst

  Rob Carpenter

• Treasurer Sandy Taras
• Corresponding secretary Cindi Brought

  Donna Chaplinski

• 1 year term on Board of Directors Gary Miller
• 2 year term on Board of Directors Ron Apperson

  Marian Cicero

• 3 year term on Board of Directors Mary Kendall
• Chairman of Board (3 yr term) Trish Neal
• Eric Leister is continuing 2 year term on Board

Ravens Poop

• The Ravens lost to the Redskins 31-28 and Failed once again to clinch the division. Sunday, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos come to town, 1 pm.
• Sail on Cam, it was good to know ya!
• Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog 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

• Now thru January 1, 2013 - Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay. Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort.  Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal decor then it’s on to Northside Park on 125th Street to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales.  Admission is $4 per person. 9 years & under are free.  Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm.  Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm.  For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).  www.ococean.com.

Funny Poop

• A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under the surgeon popped in to see him. "I have some good news and some bad news" says the surgeon.
  "The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!" "Oh God no!" cries the man "My golfing is over! Please doc, what's the good news?" "The good news is, I have another one to replace it with, but it's a woman's arm. I'll need your permission before I go ahead with the transplant". "Go for it doc" says the man. "As long as I can play golf again!"
  The operation went well and a year later the man was out on the golf course when he bumped into the surgeon.
  "Hi, how's the new arm?" asks the surgeon. "Just great" says the businessman. "I'm playing the best golf of my life. My new arm has a much finer touch and my putting has really improved". "That's great" said the surgeon.
  "Not only that" continued the golfer "my handwriting has improved, I've learned how to sew my own clothes and I've even taken up painting landscapes in watercolours!" "Unbelievable!" said the surgeon "I'm so glad to hear the transplant was such a great success. Are you having any side effects?" "Well just one problem" said the golfer... "Every time I get an erection, I also get a headache"

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.
• Be sure to visit our website @ www.ravensroost44.com or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.
• Life is short.  Focus on the good.

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

Sail on Cam...

John Harbaugh: Decision Is Mine, Joe Flacco Not Consulted

The head coach made the coaching change after conversations with the team's senior leadership.

The Ravens made a bold decision on Monday by dismissing Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron and replacing him with Quarterbacks Coach Jim Caldwell.

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Cam-Cameron-Out-Jim-Caldwell-In/772c7da1-6882-4753-9940-c339546ce03a

The move ends a nearly five-year run in Baltimore for Cameron, who was one of the original members of John Harbaugh’s staff in 2008. Harbaugh called the move the "hardest thing I’ve ever had to do as a coach,” but he told the media that the call was his to make.

"This is my decision,” Harbaugh said during Monday’s press conference. "Really, there’s not a lot of places you go to make a decision like this.”

Harbaugh said that fifth-year quarterback Joe Flacco was not consulted in the process, explaining that "this is a coaching decision.”

Reporters also asked if Owner Steve Bisciotti was involved, but Harbaugh did not get into the specifics of all the factors and conversations that went into the move. Instead, Harbaugh wanted to keep those conversations private.

"I’m not getting into any of that,” Harbaugh said. "We do a great job in this organization of communicating and talking, and we have great leadership here, all across the board, and I’ll just leave it at that.”

Harbaugh did say that General Manager Ozzie Newsome is "on board” with the move.

The decision was reached after phone calls and conversations between members of the team’s senior leadership following the Ravens’ 31-28 overtime loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday. Harbaugh then met with Cameron early Monday morning.

"We have a great leadership group; we have a great owner, a great [general manager], great team president, right through our organization at that level who is involved in any kind of conversation, personnel-wise, whether it’s coach or player,” Harbaugh said. "I’m just privileged to be a part of that and be with these guys, and they’re a big help in all those kinds of things.”

It’s rare for a  playoff contender to fire an offensive coordinator with just three games left in the regular season, but Harbaugh felt like the offense needed a change.

The move has the potential to either disrupt or galvanize the locker room, and the reaction from the players was something Harbaugh considered before making a call.

"It’s always a consideration,” Harbaugh said. "It’s one of the things that you think about; there are a lot of considerations. You try to take all of that into account, and you try to come to a conclusion about what is best for your football team.”

Firing Cameron was not only challenging for Harbaugh from a professional sense, but also personally.

The two men have known each other for years and they first coached together in 1997 when Cameron was a head coach at Indiana and hired Harbaugh as an assistant. Cameron was also the quarterbacks coach at Michigan when Harbaugh’s brother Jim played there.

"It’s tough,” Harbaugh said. "It’s tough when you cut players. It’s tough at training camp when you have to tell guys they’re not going to play anymore, that their dream might be over.

"Cam is going to go on and coach. He is going to be coaching very soon in the National Football League. A five-year run as an offensive coordinator in this league is pretty good.”

The Ravens have been up-and-down as an offense this year and currently rank 18th in the league with 344.4 yards per game. The group is in the top 10 in the NFL in points per game.

Monday’s move came after a game on the road where the offense put up 28 points, one of the finer showings on the road of the season. The Ravens came up short, but Harbaugh said the move wasn’t related to one specific issue or incident from Sunday’s game.

"It’s not that,” he said. "I think that’s really important to point out. It’d be real easy to go the route that is saying it’s a result of something and somebody is taking the blame for something. It is not that. People are going to believe what they want to believe. It’s what I believe is best going forward for our offense and for our football team.”

After replacing Cameron, Caldwell quickly went to work as the Ravens new offensive coordinator. He met with players and the offensive staff Monday, and the group has already starting game planning for Sunday’s game against Denver.

The focus now is to wrap up a playoff spot and the AFC North title, which the Ravens have a chance to do this Sunday.

"The move was made to give us a chance to be the best that we can be,” Harbaugh said. "And that’s not saying anybody can’t do it, but it’s just an opportunity to try to get this thing going and become the best offense and the best team we can be, and we feel like it’s what is best for the team at this time. And, that’s why we made the move."

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/John-Harbaugh-Decision-Is-Mine-Joe-Flacco-Not-Consulted/9f05606b-c248-46b9-890d-cc90d068506a

Thirty Two Years Ago Today...

I remember watching Monday Night Football that night.  I could not believe what I was hearing.  Here is a special that ESPN's Outside the Lines did two years ago on the 30th anniversary.  Imagine all the people, living life in peace...

Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash

Once again, it seems as if the Council of Ravens Roosts' Annual Convention at the Castle in the Sand isn't good enough for the Baltimore Ravens...

Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash Ocean City, MD May 30- June 1, 2013

This summer will mark the 2nd annual Ravens Ocean City Beach Bash, presented by Miller Lite, May 30-June 1 in Ocean City, Md. Join Ravens Players, Cheerleaders, Playmakers, Poe, talent from 98Rock and Miller Lite as they turn Ocean City into Ravenstown for the weekend. By being a Ravens PSL holder, we are inviting you before the rest of Raven Nation and offering a 10% discount!  Organized activities will include -- but are not limited to -- the Ocean City Purple Friday Caravan, live broadcasts with 98Rock, bar crawls, the Annual Ravens Roosts parade, a bonfire and tailgate party at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel.  Packages to join the Beach Bash weekend are available through the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel and carry VIP benefits. Reserve your room before they sell out!  Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel -- Official Beach Bash Headquarters Providing you with a beach bag, koozies, one drink ticket, a commemorative Ravens/Clarion t-shirt, Ravens Player meet and greet and much more! To reserve your Weekend VIP Package, please call 410-524-3535 or 1-800-638-2100 or reserve online (see links below). Use the Presale code in order to get 10% off is RBB13 (valid until 12/11) Clarion Rates: 2 night stay, 3 night stay  Marigot Beach Rates: 2 night stay ,3 night stay   WEEKEND OF EVENTS - FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Thursday, May 30 6am – 3pm: 98 Rock Live Broadcast, from Clarion Hotel (10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842) 3pm – 7pm: Miller Lite Welcome Party w/ 98 Rock Live Broadcast 5pm – 8pm: 98 Rock Tailgate at Clarion Hotel beach – Ticketed Event o  To purchase tickets please go to http://www.clarionoc.com/ Friday, May 31- PURPLE FRIDAY!!  6am – 10am: 98Rock Morning Show’s Bacon & Beer presented by Miller Lite 8am – 2pm: Purple Friday Caravan around Ocean City  1pm-6pm: Playmakers and Miller Lite Bar Visits 3pm-7pm:  98Rock Live Broadcast from Clarion Hotel 7pm-10pm: 98Rock Live Broadcast presented by Miller Lite   Saturday, June 1 8am - 2pm: 98 Rock’s Live Broadcast from Clarion Hotel 10am-12:30pm: Ravens Roost Parade (19th St. & Baltimore Ave. to 26th St.) 12noon – 5pm: Ravens Beach Bash Presented by Miller Lite – Clarion Hotel o  Ravens Flag Football Tournament, Beach Volleyball presented by M&T Bank and other beach games – sign up information available soon! 2pm – 6pm: Playmakers and Miller Lite Bar Visits  8pm – 10pm: Bonfire at the Clarion Hotel beach

December 7, 1941

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm

Let it Snow (Somewhere Else)

Christmas season is here, so why not once again go to Key West?

Stallion Week 14

Sonny better than Johnny?  Of course not!

Weekly Poop 12/5/12

Roost #44 Poop

• Dates to Remember:
  • Tonight - No Ravens Rap Show @ the Blue Ox.  From Eileen:  Hi All,
    • The Ravens Rap show that would normally be on Wed. 12/5 has been moved to Tuesday 12/4 so that Billy Carder can join the panel.  Hope to see you all there.
    • About Ravens Game day Sundays for the rest of this SEASON....Blue Ox WILL BE OPEN for the 1 and 4 pm AWAY games for the rest of the season, and ALL of the Post Season Games.  Please continue to let JoAnn know if you plan to go to the Turtle for the home games.
    • Thanks so much, Eileen

• Friday, – Water Conservation Group Meeting @ …
• Saturday, December 15 – Ravens Roost #44 Christmas Party, 7-11 p.m., Cove Bayside.
  • Cost: $25 per member and $30 per guest which includes: Veggie/cheese/cracker display, bread/butter, autumn salad with cranberries, apples and crumbled bleu cheese, topped with homemade vinaigrette
  • 2 Choices of entrees:  Dijon mustard and herb crusted roast pork loin (the new white meat) with fig and cranberry demi-glaze, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetables.
  • Grilled queen cut prime rib and single crab cake, served with roasted red potatoes and chef's choice of vegetable
  • Cheesecake for dessert, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity.  There will be a cash bar available for mixed drinks at happy hour prices.  Music will be provided by our DJ, Frank Berterman
  • A Chinese raffle will be held to benefit Atlantic General Hospital.  Cut off date for all monies is December 5th when the final count has to be submitted.  Sign up sheets will be available at the Roost meeting on November 8th or you can contact Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 or tmaly818@mchsi.com. Checks for this event can be mailed to Tom at 16 Avondale Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970
• Tuesday, January 1 - It is time to form the RR44 Penguin Swim Team once again!  The AGH web site is up and Gary has set up the RR44 team page.  Just go to "join a team" and click on RR44 to get registered.
• Saturday, April 13, 2013 – Ravens Roost #44 Dance.  Details soon.

• Roost Apparel: The long awaited Ox/Turtle/Raven t-shirts and sweatshirts are in and they look great!  Maggie will bring them to the Ox for the Redskins game for pickup/payment.  If you ordered one, please bring a check made out to Ravens Roost #44 to pay for the shirt or sweatshirt you ordered.  I do have extras in some sizes and colors, so if you missed the order, stop on by to see what is available.  The golf shirts are also in for those who paid for them ahead of time, and those look great too!  I have one extra men's XL golf shirt available, cost $35.  If you are not going to make the game, but you want your shirt(s) before Christmas, please call me (Maggie Miller) at 410-208-2756 to arrange pick up.  There are still Roost 44 jerseys available as well for $35 in a variety of sizes -first come first served.  Those will be at the Ox on Sunday as well.  Thanks, Maggie.

• RR44 Election of Officers Jan. 2013

Roost members running for office

• President Tom Maly
• Vice President Bill Cordwell
• Recording Secretary Janet Rosensteel
• Sergeant at Arms Larry Gerst
  

  Rob Carpenter

• Treasurer Sandy Taras
• Corresponding secretary Cindi Brought
  

  Donna Chaplinski

• 1 year term on Board of Directors Gary Miller
• 2 year term on Board of Directors Ron Apperson
  

  Marian Cicero

• 3 year term on Board of Directors Mary Kendall
• Chairman of Board (3 yr term) Trish Neal
• Eric Leister is continuing 2 year term on Board

Ravens Poop

• The Ravens lost to the Steelers 23-20. Next game Sunday when the Ravens take the short drive down the Beltway to take on the Redskins, 1pm.
• Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog 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

• Now thru January 1, 2013 - Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay. Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort.  Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal decor then it’s on to Northside Park on 125th Street to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift and have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales.  Admission is $4 per person. 9 years & under are free.  Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm.  Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm.  For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).  www.ococean.com
• Tomorrow – Main Street, Berlin. The Town of Berlin in cooperation with the Berlin Chamber Of Commerce and the merchants of Berlin is sponsoring Berlin's 42nd Annual Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm. This year's theme will be "Berlin's Home Town Christmas."
• Saturday - Breakfast with Santa. The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound Breakfast Buffet with Santa to benefit Diakonia, 7:30-11:00 am. The menu will include: Scrambled eggs, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage gravy with biscuits, Donuts, OJ & Coffee. Live Holiday Music, Pictures with Santa. Children 5 and under are FREE, 6-12 years are $5 and over 12 - adults are $10. Reservations are recommended: for information or to make reservations contact Diakonia at 410-250-0315.
• Tuesday - The Reindeer Run 5K. To register for this event or for more information:  www.octrirunning.com or www.livelongfitness.com. 410-213-1078.

Funny Poop

• George was enjoying his drink at the bar, when an ugly woman takes a seat next to him. She had a squirrel sitting on her shoulder.
  The woman says to George: "If you can guess what kind of animal I have on my shoulder, I am willing to sleep with you.
  George says: "It must be a crocodile?"
  The woman says: "Close enough"

• There will be no Nativity Scene in Washington, DC this year! The Supreme Court has ruled that there cannot be a Nativity Scene in Washington, DC this Christmas season. This decision is not based on religious reasons - they simply have not been able to find three wise men and a virgin in the Nation's capitol. There was no problem, however, finding enough asses to fill the stable.

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• Life is short.  Focus on the good.

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