Joke for Today

A man woke up to find a gorilla in his backyard tree. He phoned the nearest S.P.C.A.

The service man arrived with a stick, a Chihuahua, a pair of handcuffs, and a shotgun. "Now listen carefully," he told the homeowner. "I'm going to climb the tree and poke the gorilla with this stick until he falls to the ground.

The Chihuahua has been trained to go straight for his private parts. When the gorilla crosses his hands to protect himself, you slap the handcuffs on him."

"Got it! But what's the shotgun for?" asked the homeowner.

"If I fall out of the tree before the gorilla," the service man said, "Shoot the Chihuahua!"

The Greene Turtle is 35!

The Original Greene Turtle Hosts Ribbon Cutting & 35^th Anniversary Party

Ocean City, MD - On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, The Original Greene Turtle and the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4pm. The Turtle is hosting its 35^th Anniversary Party from 3pm-close. They’re being held at the original location of The Greene Turtle on the corner of 116^th St. & Coastal Hwy, in Ocean City, MD.

Steve Pappas, owner of The Original Greene Turtle, members of the O.C. Chamber, various elected officials & dignitaries, along with employees, friends, patrons & family will be standing by as the ribbon is cut to celebrate the 35^th anniversary. This once small tavern has operated out of this location on the corner of Jamestown Road for the last 35 years. It has expanded several times and is a perfect destination for everyone in the family. The Anniversary Party officially starts at 3pm, with DJ Batman at ‘the mic’ until 6pm, DJ Rupe 6-9pm, DJ Blazin Hott 9pm-2am. There will be complimentary food from 3-6pm, various drink specials and Turtle Trivia with prizes from the Greene Turtle Apparel Shops.

The Turtle opened in 1976 and was bought by Steve Pappas & Tommy Dickerson in 1980. They worked for the original owners who asked them to purchase it. This location at 116th Street is now referred to as “The Original Greene Turtle” or “Greene Turtle, North Ocean City”. This is because in 2003, The Greene Turtle, after having 5 locations owned by Steve & Tommy and 2 other friends, Mike Sanford & Billy Packo, established its franchise company. The Greene Turtle Franchising Corp. now has 28 operating locations in markets across Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Delaware. Combining comfort food, a casual atmosphere and a sports bar theme marked by big screen TVs broadcasting local and national events, “The Turtle” has become a popular year-round destination for families and friends of all ages.

Members of the community who are interested in learning more about The Original Greene Turtle OCMD are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Eileen Abeel at 410-723-2120. In addition, they can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/originalgreeneturtle 

http://www.greeneturtle.com/event_pop_up.php?id=7330&date=1308067261

 

2011 Air Show is Here!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS  


Thursday, June 9, 2011

    7:30 pm       Performer Welcome Party - Open to the Public
                             Hooters Boardwalk - 5th Street - 101st Airborne Jump
    Friday, June 10, 2011
    8:00 am      Breakfast with the Performers
                            Layton's Restaurant - 16th Street and Coastal Highway

    12:00 n        OC Air Show Preview
                            Show Center between 15th & 16th Streets
    7:30 pm      Jack Daniels Honey Take Off Party - Open to the Public!
                            Macky's Bayside - 54th Street - Jack Daniels Team Jump
    Saturday, June 11, 2011
    8:00 am      Breakfast with the Performers
                            Layton's Restaurant - 16th Street and Coastal Highway
    9:00 am       Display Village Opens
                             15th, 16th, 17th Streets & Inlet Parking Lot

    10:00 am    The Drop Zone and Show Center Beach Open
                             Show Center Beach - 14th to 17th Streets
    12:00 n        OC Air Show - Listen live on 101.1 FM
                            Show Center at 16th Street

                            Sequence of performers:
                            • U.S. Navy Seals Flag Jump - National Anthem
                            • 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles                            • Mike Goulian & Rob Holland head-to-head
                            • C5M Super Galaxy Flyby                            • Sean Carroll in the YAK-9                            • B-2 Stealth Bomber Flyby                            • Tim Weber in the GEICO Extra 300                            • Jim Beasley - P-51 Mustang Demo                            • A-10 Warthog Demo                            • A-10 & P-51 in Heritage Flight
                            • Chuck Aaron in the Red Bull Helicopter                            • Mike Goulian in the ASB Extra 300
                            • U.S. Coast Guard SAR Demo
                            • C-17 Globemaster III flyby
                            • AV-8B Harrier Demo
                            • Rob Holland in the Veterans Home Loans MX-2
                            • Red Bull Air Force                            • Team RV
                            • F-18 Super Hornet Demo

                                 7:30 pm      Miller Lite Beach Party hosted by DJ Batman
                            16th Street on the beach - Red Bull Air Force/101st Night Jump!

  Sunday, June 12, 2011
    8:00 am       Breakfast with the Performers
                            Layton's Restaurant - 16th Street and Coastal Highway
    9:00 am       Display Village Opens
                            15th, 16th, 17th Streets & Inlet Parking Lot

    10:00 am    The Drop Zone and Show Center Beach Open
                             Show Center Beach - 14th to 17th Streets

    12:00 n        OC Air Show - Listen live on 101.1 FM
                            Show Center at 16th Street
                            (See Saturday sequence - no C-5M or B-2 flyby on Sunday)

    3:30 pm      Air Show Happy Hour
                           Surfin' Betty's Beach Bar - 16th Street on the Boardwalk

    7:30 pm      Air Show Afterburner Party - Open to the Public
                           Captain's Table - Marriott Courtyard - 15th & Boardwalk

Weekly Poop 6/8/11

Roost #44 Poop

·         Dates to Remember:

·        Tomorrow – Monthly Roost meeting @ the Blue Ox, 7:30 pm.

·        Friday – Water Conservation Society Meeting @

·        Friday, June 24 – OH BOY!  Tribute to Buddy Holly at The Freeman Stage at Bayside.  Raven Roost fans meet on the right side of the stage Look for a vertical Ravens banner.  No banner will be displayed during the performance.  There is a ten dollar ($10) admission for the show. Come early and park your chair then visit the Cove Bar until show time.  Cove Bar has no cover charge.  The Freeman Stage gate opens at 5pm, show starts at 7pm.  Purchase show tickets on-line or at the gate. The Freeman Stage Website is www.freemanstage.org.  Great website!

·        Saturday, June 25 – Bus Trip to Camden Yards to see the Orioles play Cincinnati Reds at 7p.m. The cost is $50 a person which includes a game ticket, transportation, snacks and refreshments.  A signup sheet will be available at tomorrow’s meeting or call Tony Chaplinski at 302-436-4266.

·        Sunday, July 10, Ravens Roost Annual Summer Picnic @ White Horse Pavilion in Ocean Pines from 1-6p.m.  Roost #44 members are free, Adult guests $10 each, children under 12 $5.00.  Menu: Premium burgers, hot dogs, sausage, jerk chicken, assorted salads and snacks, corn on the cob, watermelon, desserts and assorted beverages.  Horseshoes.  Music by Mr. OC.  Sign up at the June Meeting or call Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 to get on the list.

·        Forthcoming Summer 2011: Boat Raft Ups – Details will be forthcoming from Captains Gary and Bob.

Other events in the planning stages for Late Summer and the Fall are a Crab Feast, Oyster Roast, Bowling Party, Miniature Golf Tournament, Swim Party, Halloween Party, Bus Trip to Harrington/Atlantic City and our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 17th at the Cove.

·        Look for Convention pics soon at the website (as soon as I can find time to do it—they have to be uploaded one at a time!).  The further adventures of the plumber and the cheerleader are here.
·        Congrats to the parade committee and everyone who marched.  Another parade, another trophy.  Well done!

Ravens Poop

·         Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here.

Local Poop

·        Saturday – 31st Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic Chevy Festival.  Classic Chevy Showcase.  Boardwalk Cruise 8:30am.  Awards at 3pm.  Free to public.  Car show open to all Chevrolets.  Chinese Auction, Auction, Games, 50/50.  Proceeds to benefit charity.  Hosted by Mason-Dixon CCC.  Located at the Francis Scott Key Family Resort, 12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842.  For more information, contact Robert K. Bowie at 302-732-3241 or KNJBowie@aol.com.

·        Saturday – Village Fair.  The old time Village Fair is fun for the entire family, featuring a huge variety of crafters, food vendors and lots of entertainment.  It also hosts the Berlin Idol Contest, an Antique Road Show and the traditional favorite, Bathtub Races.  Located along Main Street in Berlin.  Saturday, 10am – 5pm.  For more information, contact Olive Mawyer at 410-641-4775 or visit www.berlinchamber.org.

·        Saturday & Sunday – OC Air Show.  The Popular OC Air Show returns!  Featuring major aircraft performances from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy as well as other divisions of the United States Military.  Performances will also include civilian aerobatic performances.  Events will be visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy all that Ocean City’s beach and boardwalk have to offer.  Spectators may enjoy the show free of charge but VIP seating is available.  Hospitality events scheduled, sponsors welcome.  Shows begin at noon Saturday & Sunday, with rehearsal day on Friday.  General information: 800-626-2326 or visit www.ocairshow.com.

Express Trolley Service for the Air Show leaves the Convention Center south lot & travels directly from 40th Street to Show Center at 16th Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each show day.  Fare is $2 & is transferable to the regular Coastal Highway bus service as well as Park & Ride Shuttle Service.

·        Saturday & Sunday – OC Car & Truck Show.  10th Anniversary!  One of the East Coast's largest automotive & culture events comes to Ocean City with the most amazing vehicles that grace the pages of your favorite automotive magazines.  From tuners to exotics, from trick trucks to slammed SUV's, from crazy classics to super bikes, the OC Car Show has something for everyone.  Combine that with top name companies with interactive displays, vendors with everything for your ride and Ocean City's biggest name performances live on the OC Car Show stage.  The event is simply the best entertainment of the summer.  Tickets sold at the door.  Located at the Convention Center on 40th Street.  Hours: Saturday, 10am - 10pm and Sunday, 10am - 6pm.  For more information, contact Brian Stoehr, 302-436-0183 or occarshow02@aol.com.  For updates on artists and special guest appearances visit www.occarshow.com.

·        Sunday – Captain Schoepf Relay.  Current members of the OC Beach Patrol, as well as alumni, relay a classic steel buoy the 10 miles of Ocean City's beach.  Relay is run from lifeguard stand to stand, then enters the water to relay back to starting point at 7th St.  Sunday at 10am.  For more information, contact Kristin Joson at 410-289-7556 or kjoson@oceancitymd.gov.

·        Monday – Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Scholarship Golf Tournament.  Golf tournament at Eagles Landing Golf Course to benefit the Elks Scholarship Fund.  Shotgun Start 8am.  $95.00 per person, includes breakfast at Eagles Landing and dinner at the Elks Lodge.  Refreshments on the course. For more information, call 410-250-2645.

·        Tuesday – Flag Day Ceremony.  The Town of Ocean City will observe Flag Day with a special ceremony.  The Mayor will lead a brief program recognizing veterans and the flag.  There will be the pause for the "Pledge of Allegiance."  OC Police Department Color Guard will present the colors and the national anthem will be sung.  7pm on Flag Plaza at Northside Park on 125th Street and the Bay.  For more information, call 410-250-0125.

Funny Poop

·        According to a recent survey, men say the first things they notice about a woman are their eyes.  And women say the first thing they notice about men is they're a bunch of liars.

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 @ http://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

The Further Adventures of the Plumber and the Cheerleader

30 years later...

The Hons Invade Ocean City

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110605/NEWS01/106050304/The-Hons-invade-Ocean-City?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|frontpage

Convention Weekend

Another parade, another trophy.

Weekly Poop 6/1/11

Roost #44 Poop

·         Dates to Remember:

·        Tomorrow, June 2 thru Sunday June 5 – Convention Weekend.  The festivities abound @ the Castle in the Sand (for those who signed up)!  We need one player from Roost #44 to pitch horseshoes on Sat.  You must be registered for the convention to participate.  Is anyone interested?  Let Jo Ann Elder know @ 410-251-4360.

·        Friday, June 3 – Ravens Roost #44 14^th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament @ the Ocean Pines Country Club.  9 am shotgun start. 

For the 1^st time ever we are going to allow member’s bid via e-mail or phone bid on items for our Silent Auction at our Scholarship Golf Tournament this Friday June 3^rd. Look for the final list to be sent to member’s by this Wednesday, but here are several items to tease you with.

§  1. $50 gift certificate to Galaxy 66 with a 3 hour limo ride in an 8 passenger Krystal Limo courtesy of Luvin Life Limo’s. $290 Value. Min bid: $125. Bids will be in $5 increments.

§  2. Delmarva ShoreBirds Skybox for up to 25 guests good for the 2011 season Sunday-Thursday not including the All-Star Game or Post-season. Min bid $300. Bids will be in $10 increments.

§  3. One week stay at a Bayside Golf Course Condominium with 4 UNRESTRICTED Rounds with Cart at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Bayside golf course. The condo can be best described as Ritz Carlton Quality. This former model is 2575 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with hardwood floors, granite counters, luxurious furnishings, two car garage and a screen porch which overlooks ponds and the golf course. Max occupancy of 6. One King and two Queen Bedrooms. High-Speed internet is available along with Cable TV with all of the premium channels including the NFL network and Speed (for you NASCAR fans). The rental period can be chosen between September 4^th 2011 and May 25^th 2012 on a space available basis. The value of the accommodations depending on time period chosen is valued as high as $1,600 and the golf valued as high as $700 for a total maximum value of $ 2,300. Minimum bid is $1,000. Bids will be in increments of $25.

You can also pass this information to family & friends. E-mail bids can either be sent to mkendall@mchsi.com or mgrimes@resortquest.com thru 5pm Thursday June 2, 2011.  When we send out a final list of items we will have a telephone # for phone bids.

·        Friday – Water Conservation Meeting @ Coconuts.

·        Saturday, June 4 – Convention Parade.  Let's meet at the Sea Scape at 9 AM.  We'll have the same room as usual.  Come dressed with wigs on.

·        Friday, June 24 – OH BOY!  Tribute to Buddy Holly at The Freeman Stage at Bayside.  Raven Roost fans meet on the right side of the stage Look for a vertical Ravens banner.  No banner will be displayed during the performance.  There is a ten dollar ($10) admission for the show. Come early and park your chair then visit the Cove Bar until show time.  Cove Bar has no cover charge.  The Freeman Stage gate opens at 5pm, show starts at 7pm.  Purchase show tickets on-line or at the gate. The Freeman Stage Website is www.freemanstage.org.  Great website!

·        Saturday, June 25 (DATE CHANGE) – Bus Trip to Camden Yards to see the Orioles play Cincinnati Reds at 7p.m. The cost is $50 a person which includes a game ticket, transportation, snacks and refreshments.  A signup sheet will be available at the June meeting or call Tony Chaplinski at 302-436-4266.

·        Sunday, July 10, Ravens Roost Annual Summer Picnic @ White Horse Pavilion in Ocean Pines from 1-6p.m.  Roost #44 members are free, Adult guests $10 each, children under 12 $5.00.  Menu: Premium burgers, hot dogs, sausage, jerk chicken, assorted salads and snacks, corn on the cob, watermelon, desserts and assorted beverages.  Horseshoes.  Music by Mr. OC.  Sign up at the June Meeting or call Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 to get on the list.

·        Forthcoming Summer 2011: Boat Raft Ups – Details will be forthcoming from Captains Gary and Bob.

Other events in the planning stages for Late Summer and the Fall are a Crab Feast, Oyster Roast, Bowling Party, Miniature Golf Tournament, Swim Party, Halloween Party, Bus Trip to Harrington/Atlantic City and our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 17th at the Cove.

·        PSLs For Sale – A member of Roost 100 is selling his PSL's and game tickets: Section 524, Row 19, 15 yard line, 3rd, 4th and 5th seats from the end of row.  Cost, face value $2,500 each.  Will sell tickets for the year without PSL.  Cost, face value $80.00 per seat x 3 = $240.00 per game.  Contact Bill, Ravens Roost 100, 443-250-0343.

Ravens Poop

·         Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here.

Local Poop

·        Friday, Saturday and Sunday – Mako Mania.  The Mako Mania is a mako shark tournament with added entry levels for bluefish and thresher shark.  This tournament is traditionally the start of the tournament season in Ocean City.  Mako Mania was started in 1996 by Captain Steve Harman and continues to grow every year.  The Mako Mania is unique in that boats of all sizes can compete with decent weather.  Daily weigh-ins will be held at Bahia Marina from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm each fishing day.  Stop by, have a beverage and something to eat at Fish Tales while watching the sharks come in to be weighed.  http://www.bahiamarina.com/_pdf/entry-form.pdf

·        Saturday & Sunday – Dick Gelfman's Ride Across MD.  Motorcycle ride (but cars & trucks welcome) to benefit fight against breast cancer.  Ride begins in Columbia & ends in OC.  Participants raise money for breast cancer & enjoy touring Maryland.  Registration.  For more information, contact Nicole Gunther at 410-992-9999.

·        Monday – Radio Disney Road Crew, on the beach @ North Division Street.  Come see the Radio Disney Road Crew, hear the hits of Radio Disney and the Disney Channel, and win great prizes!

Funny Poop

·        A man was driving along a freeway when he noticed a chicken running alongside his car.

He was amazed to see the chicken keeping up with him, as he was doing 50 m.p.h.  He accelerated to 60, and the chicken stayed right next to him.  He sped up to 75 m.p.h., and the chicken passed him.

The man noticed that the chicken had three legs.  He followed the chicken down a road and ended up at a farm.  He got out of his car and saw that all the chickens had three legs.  He asked the farmer, "What's up with these chickens?"

The farmer said "Well, everybody likes chicken legs, so I bred a three-legged bird. I'm going to be a millionaire."

The man asked him how they tasted.  The farmer said, "Don't know, haven't caught one yet."

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 @ http://www.ravensroost44.com/ or our blog @ http://ravensroost44.blogspot.com/ for the latest news, notes and nuggets.

·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.

·         Happy 18^th birthday Tyler and congratulations on graduating Summa Cum Laude.  I’m so proud of you and love you more than anything.

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 Memorial Day

It is the VETERAN,  not the preacher,  who has given us freedom of religion. 

It is the VETERAN,  not the reporter,   who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN,  not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
   
It is the VETERAN,

not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble. 
    
It is the VETERAN,  not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial. 

 
It is the VETERAN,  not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.








 
It is the VETERAN

who salutes the Flag, 

 






 
It is the VETERANwho serves under the Flag, 

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. 

God Bless them all!!!

Makes you proud to be an AMERICAN!!!!!


http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=64075

The Gambler

Kenny Rogers is coming to Sunfest to take the place of recent cancellee Bret Michaels.  You'll be able to recognize Kenny Rogers - if it doen't look anything like Kenny Rogers then it's him.

http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com/articles/2011/05/27/Top-Stories/The-Gambler-Booked-For-Ocean-City-To-Replace-Michaels

Kenny's best song!

Damn he's young there!

Memorial Day Weekend is Here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Stover

Matt Stover retires and will be inducted into the Ravens Ring of Honor on November 20 when the Ravens play the Bengals.  Matt is truly one of the good guys and was a great Raven.  They didn't call him auto-Matt-ic for nothing.  He was deadly from 47 yards and in.

http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/2011/05/26/stover-to-join-ring-of-honor/

DAV Mobile Service

If we have any Military Veterans or dependents that have a question about a VA claim or want information on a existing claim the DAV Mobil Service will be at 94th St. Superfresh on June 3, 2011 from 9:00 am -2:00 pm. This service is completely free and you don't have to be a member of DAV to participate. this service is made possible by a $2 Million grant from Harley Davidson.

Alcohol

Honest officer!  I wasn't drinking!  It must be the hand sanitizer!

http://consumerist.com/2011/05/use-too-much-hand-sanitizer-fail-an-alcohol-test.html

Weekly Poop 5/25/11

Roost #44 Poop

·         Dates to Remember:

·        Friday – Water Conservation Meeting @

·        Thursday, June 2 thru Sunday June 5 – Convention Weekend.  The festivities abound @ the Castle in the Sand (for those who signed up)!  The Council is looking for volunteers to help out this weekend. 

CAN YOU SPARE AN HOUR?

The Convention Committee has been working very hard since October planning

another fun-filled Convention weekend. The Committee members would also like

to enjoy some of the activities as well. We are asking for volunteers to help with

one of the activities for

the Convention if they would be willing to assist one of the following activities:

Food ~ Fri. 5 - 8 PM Sat. 12:30 - 5 PM

Horseshoes ~ set up Fri. 1 - 3 PM competition 3 - 6 PM

set up Sat. 12 – 1:30 PM competition 1:30 - 6 PM

Tug-of-War ~ Fri. 3 – 5 PM

Volleyball Set-up ~ Sat. 8:30 AM (on the beach)

Parade Marshalls ~ Sat. 8:30 AM (meet at 19

BINGO ~ Friday 2:00 PM

The chairperson of the committee will contact you to schedule a time.

just one hour or two. Please ask your members attendingth & Baltimore)

Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Roost # _________

Volunteer’s Name Activity Cell Phone

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

If you can spare an hour of your time call Gary @ 443-618-9972 and he will pass it on to the council.

·        Friday, June 3 – Ravens Roost #44 14^th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament @ the Ocean Pines Country Club.  9 am shotgun start.

·        Saturday, June 4 – Convention Parade. 

·        Friday, June 24 – OH BOY!  Tribute to Buddy Holly at The Freeman Stage at Bayside.  Raven Roost fans meet on the right side of the stage Look for a vertical Ravens banner.  No banner will be displayed during the performance.  There is a ten dollar ($10) admission for the show. Come early and park your chair then visit the Cove Bar until show time.  Cove Bar has no cover charge.  The Freeman Stage gate opens at 5pm, show starts at 7pm.  Purchase show tickets on-line or at the gate. The Freeman Stage Website is www.freemanstage.org.  Great website!

·        Saturday, June 25 (DATE CHANGE) – Bus Trip to Camden Yards to see the Orioles play Cincinnati Reds at 7p.m. The cost is $50 a person which includes a game ticket, transportation, snacks and refreshments.  A signup sheet will be available at the June meeting or call Tony Chaplinski at 302-436-4266.

·        Sunday, July 10, Ravens Roost Annual Summer Picnic @ White Horse Pavilion in Ocean Pines from 1-6p.m.  Roost #44 members are free, Adult guests $10 each, children under 12 $5.00.  Menu: Premium burgers, hot dogs, sausage, jerk chicken, assorted salads and snacks, corn on the cob, watermelon, desserts and assorted beverages.  Horseshoes.  Music by Mr. OC.  Sign up at the June Meeting or call Tom Maly at 302-541-0780 to get on the list.

·        Forthcoming Summer 2011: Boat Raft Ups – Details will be forthcoming from Captains Gary and Bob.

Other events in the planning stages for Late Summer and the Fall are a Crab Feast, Oyster Roast, Bowling Party, Miniature Golf Tournament, Swim Party, Halloween Party, Bus Trip to Harrington/Atlantic City and our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 17th at the Cove.

·        PSLs For Sale – A member of Roost 100 is selling his PSL's and game tickets: Section 524, Row 19, 15 yard line, 3rd, 4th and 5th seats from the end of row.  Cost, face value $2,500 each.  Will sell tickets for the year without PSL.  Cost, face value $80.00 per seat x 3 = $240.00 per game.  Contact Bill, Ravens Roost 100, 443-250-0343.

Ravens Poop

·         Good news notes and nuggets from Sarah Ellison’s Blog here.

Local Poop

·        Saturday – 12:00pm - 3:00pm.  Celebrate the beginning of summer at The Freeman Stage!  Memorial Day St*Arts and Stripes is sure to be a hit for the whole family!  Join us under the big top for the Zany Umbrella Circus' illusions and acrobatic antics.  FREE for all.

·        Saturday and Sunday – Spring Arts & Crafts Show.  Ocean City’s only Memorial Day weekend craft show featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, wood crafts & homemade items.  Home grown plants for sale for your yard or patio.  Located at the Convention Center on 40th St.  Hours: Saturday, 10am - 5pm and Sunday, 10am - 4pm.  For more information, contact Janice Cropper at 410-213-0735 or cropperjl@aol.com.

Funny Poop

·        STUFF YOU GOTTA KNOW BEFORE YOU LEAVE

1. No flight ever leaves on time unless you are running late and need the delay to make the flight.

2. If you are running late for a flight, it will depart from the farthest gate within the terminal.

3. If you arrive very early for a flight, it inevitably will be delayed.

4. Flights never leave from Gate #1 at any terminal in the world.

5. If you must work on your flight, you will experience turbulence as soon as you touch pen to paper.

6. If you are assigned a middle seat, you can determine who has the seats on the aisle and the window while you are still in the boarding area.  Just look for the two largest passengers.

7. Only passengers seated in window seats ever have to get up to go to the lavatory.

8. The crying baby on board your flight is always seated next to you.

9. The best-looking woman on your flight is never seated next to you.

10. The less carry-on luggage space available on an aircraft, the more carry-on luggage passengers will bring aboard.

Etcetera

·         Got poop?  Let me know!  I’m going to try to get this out every Wednesday so if you get it to me by Tuesday I’ll try to include it.  Your input is appreciated.

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·         Life is short.  Focus on the good.

·         Everyone have a safe Memorial Day and take a minute or two to remember what the day is about.  Thanks to all the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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