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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Ravens/Steelers
Ravens, Steelers fighting to the end
The Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers don't face each other on the field for the rest of the regular season, but the AFC North rivals are engaged in the NFL's best battle over the next four weeks.
Both teams boast 9-3 records, the best marks in the division as well as the AFC. Both teams realize they can't afford another loss. And both teams know what's at stake.
The winner takes the AFC North title, a home playoff game and likely a first-round bye. The loser gets to pack its bags and head on the road for the postseason.
So, the Ravens and Steelers aren't fighting over supremacy of the division. They're fighting for a trip to the Super Bowl, based on recent history in the AFC and between the franchises.
The past four AFC champions have either been a No. 1 or No. 2 seed. The last fifth or sixth seed in the AFC to reach the Super Bowl was the 2005 Steelers.
The Ravens began talking about their quest for a top seed before the season began. Getting home field in this rivalry isn't only an advantage, it's a necessity. Baltimore is 7-2 against the Steelers at home since 2003, while two of the Ravens' past three seasons have ended in Pittsburgh.
Players on both teams anticipate Baltimore and Pittsburgh meeting in the playoffs once again.
"We’re going to have to see this team in January," Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs said after the Ravens won in Pittsburgh last month. "We just positioned ourselves for them to have to come to M&T [Bank Stadium] so we can do it.”
The Ravens and Steelers are the class of the AFC, even though they have the same record as New England and Houston. It's just difficult to think of the Patriots and Texans as serious contenders when New England has the NFL's worst defense and Houston has a third-string rookie starting at quarterback.
It's also difficult to think the Ravens or the Steelers will go to the stadium of their fiercest rival and leave with a victory. That's not to say it's impossible. Joe Flacco has led the Ravens on last-minute, game-winning touchdown drives on his last two regular-season trips to Pittsburgh's Heinz Field. And Ben Roethlisberger has thrown two winning, fourth-quarter touchdown passes in Baltimore in 2008 and 2010.
Still, both teams and their defenses are playing at a different level when they're in front of their home crowd. The Ravens have won eight straight games at M&T Bank Stadium, the second-longest current streak in the NFL (behind the Green Bay Packers). Baltimore has outscored opponents at home 175-95, beating the likes of Pittsburgh, Houston, San Francisco, Cincinnati and the New York Jets.
The Steelers are 29-9 (.763) at Heinz Field under coach Mike Tomlin, including 5-1 this season. Pittsburgh has outscored teams at home 159-77, defeating the likes of New England, Tennessee and Cincinnati.
What makes it so tough to beat these teams at their own place is Ray Lewis, Suggs, Troy Polamalu and James Harrison. Since 2008, the Ravens have given up the fewest points at home (13.4) and the Steelers have allowed the second fewest (15.7). Over that same span, Pittsburgh has given up the fewest yards at home (268.6) and Baltimore has allowed the second fewest (272.2).
The difference is the Ravens can decide their playoff future. If Baltimore wins the final four games, the Ravens will host their first playoff game since 2006.
"We know we control our own destiny," Ravens running back Ray Rice said. "Regardless of who we play, we've got to take care of business."
The reason the Ravens control their destiny is because they swept Pittsburgh in the regular season for only the second time in their history. Giving up that 92-yard drive to Flacco in the final minutes represents the difference between the Steelers leading the Ravens and trailing them.
Now, in order for the Steelers to win their sixth AFC North title, they have to finish one game ahead of Baltimore. That means Pittsburgh needs to win its last four games (home against Cleveland, at San Francisco, home against St. Louis and at Cleveland) and the Ravens need to lose at least one of their remaining games (home against winless Indianapolis, at San Diego, home against Cleveland and at Cincinnati).
"Coach Tomlin always talks about just playing," Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward said. "Don't look at Baltimore. We just have to worry about what we can do [and] take it one game at a time."
Ward added: "We just have to keep playing. We can't control what Baltimore does. If we do what we do, at the end, we might be there in the hunt of things."
For the Ravens and Steelers, the end of this season has a different feel because the teams aren't playing each other in December for the first time in five years. Instead of delivering knockout blows to one another, the Ravens and Steelers know that beating the other teams could hurt their rival just as much.
If Baltimore wins out, it likely will earn the top seed in the AFC based on a better strength of victory over New England and Houston. That would mean the road to the Super Bowl would go through Baltimore for the first time in the Ravens' 16-year existence.
“Our guys understand the importance of where we’re at," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said, "because if you’re going to be at this level, you’re not just competing against the team you have to play on Sunday."
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Weekly Poop 12/7/11
Roost #44 Poop
· Dates to Remember:
· Tonight – Ravens Rap @ the Blue Ox. Ravens Room open up to customers at 6pm, every show. Show starts @ 7pm, ending time may vary slightly. Show is usually Wednesdays, except for Thanksgiving & possibly Monday or Thursday games.
· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @
· December 17, 2011 – Ravens Roost Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant. 7-11 p.m. Cost: $25 pp which includes: Chef's choice of soup, house salad with fresh vegetables, choice from the following 3 entrees: Herb lemon roasted chicken breast with roasted potatoes and vegetables; 8 oz. sirloin topped with blue cheese crumbles and a mushroom demi-glaze with roasted potatoes and vegetables; or Jumbo fried shrimp with cheddar grits and fresh vegetable. Rolls and butter, spiced cheese cake, 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, Mr. OC. A Chinese raffle will be held to benefit Atlantic General Hospital. Cut off date to sign up is December 8th. 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.
· Sunday, February 5 – Raven's Roost #44 Annual Jim Martin Super Bowl Party @ The Blue Ox. Cost: $23 pp. Time: 5:30 till? Wings, pork BBQ with mini rolls, crab dip, meatballs, buffalo chicken dip, steamed shrimp, hamburgers/hot dogs with fixings, cheese/veggie tray, cole slaw, potato salad, brownies and lemon jello cake. Alcohol/beverages included: Miller and Coors light on draft, iced tea, coffee, soda. All other alcohol will be charged to individual per happy hour prices. Money due by 1/27/2012. Give your checks to Larry or Marie Gerst (302-436-1767) made payable to Raven's Roost #44.
· From our President: We are looking for additional items for the Chinese Auction at our Christmas Party on Dec. 17th. This is the main fundraiser for the RR44 Penguin Swim Team to raise money for Atlantic General Hospital. Direct money donations are also appreciated, and
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
Ravens Poop
· The Ravens ran all over the Brownies in Cleveland and rolled to a 24-10 victory. Ray Rice ran for a personal high 204 yards. Next up, the team from Indy comes to Baltimore to try and maintain their perfect season, 1pm. The bus leaves @ 7:30am.
· 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.
· Saturday & Sunday – Walk Through Bethlehem, Lynnhaven Baptist Church, Pocomoke. Re-creation of history with stunning authenticity. The tour encompasses over 13,000 sq. ft. of real estate and a crew of roughly 100 volunteers in re-creating this historic event. The tour features Led by a guide, the interactive two-hour tour starts in Herod's palace in Jerusalem and leads to Bethlehem , where you will see Roman soldiers dressed in period clothes, a tax-collector booth, bread shop, salt shop, basket shop, fish house, carpentry shop, clothing store, coppersmith blacksmith, tannery, shepherd's home and, of course, the nativity scene. Throughout the tour, there will be live animals of the time, including goats, donkeys, sheep, cows, horses and even a camel. All people are dressed in period clothes and provide realistic re-enactment of the momentous historic event. Bring the whole family and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. Admission is free. Call 410-957-2858 for more information and to confirm dates and times.
· Sunday – The Reindeer Run 5K, The Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. 5K starting and ending at The Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. $20 registration fee. Participants can run, walk or both. Activities include food and drink with Santa carriage rides beginning at 11am. Friendly dogs and baby stroller are welcome. Awards to top finishers. For more information, contact Lisa at 410-213-1078.
· Now thru January 1, 2012 – Winterfest of Lights has been named a prestigious Top 100 Event for 2011 by American Bus Association.
Northside Park, 125th Street & The Bay
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Admission is $5.00 for those 12 years & older, and FREE for those 11 years and younger.
Enjoy this winter paradise created for the whole family! Take a ride through an animated wonderland on the Winterfest Express. Board the train and sing Christmas Carols as you glide past spectacular lighted displays including the Twelve Days of Christmas and your favorite fairy tales. Visit the Winterfest Village which is located inside a festive, heated pavilion decorated for the season. Buy a cup of hot chocolate at The OC Recreation Boosters cafe, browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop for that special stocking stuffer or OC souvenir. Santa available for photos every night until December 23.
While in Ocean City, drive along the Avenue of Trees on Baltimore Avenue from 15th – 32nd Street. Be sure to visit all of Ocean City, Maryland to create a lasting holiday memory. More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout the town on animated displays.
Funny Poop
· A golfer has been slicing off the tee on every hole. He asks his Irish caddy if he has noticed any obvious reasons for his poor tee shots, to which the caddy replies, “Aye, there's a piece of shit on the end of your driver.” The Golfer picks up his driver and cleans the club face, at which point the caddy says, “No, the other end.”
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.
· On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory, killing more than 2,300 Americans. The U.S.S. Arizona was completely destroyed and the U.S.S. Oklahoma capsized. A total of twelve ships sank or were beached in the attack and nine additional vessels were damaged. More than 160 aircraft were destroyed and more than 150 others damaged. A hurried dispatch from the ranking United States naval officer in Pearl Harbor, Commander in Chief Pacific, to all major navy commands and fleet units provided the first official word of the attack at the ill-prepared Pearl Harbor base. It said simply: AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR X THIS IS NOT DRILL. The following day President Franklin Roosevelt, addressing a joint session of Congress, called December 7 "a date which will live in infamy." Declaring war against Japan, Congress ushered the United States into World War II.
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
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Remember Danny?
Run Chicken Run (with a little Led thrown in), live at the Green Parrot.
Man I miss Mellow Beach!
Man I miss Mellow Beach!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Weekly Poop 11/30/11
Roost #44 Poop
· Dates to Remember:
· Tonight – Ravens Rap @ the Blue Ox. Ravens Room open up to customers at 6pm, every show. Every Show you attend, you get two Free Raffle Tickets (1 Red, 1 Blue) EVERY Show two of the Red Prize tickets are pulled for prizes that night: about 30 minutes into show, for Ravens Merchandise or an Original Greene Turtle Gift Certificate. At the end of the show, another drawing; this one will always be Ravens Merchandise. The Red tickets, after each, show are discarded. The Blue Tickets are for the Grand Prize of a Ravens Trip for 2 to San Diego. The Drawing is TONIGHT & you must be present to win! You get a blue ticket for the Trip for every show you come to, so the more shows, the more chances. Show starts @ 7pm, ending time may vary slightly. Show is usually Wednesdays, except for Thanksgiving & possibly Monday or Thursday games.
· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @
· December 17, 2011 – Ravens Roost Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant. 7-11 p.m. Cost: $25 pp which includes: Chef's choice of soup, house salad with fresh vegetables, choice from the following 3 entrees: Herb lemon roasted chicken breast with roasted potatoes and vegetables; 8 oz. sirloin topped with blue cheese crumbles and a mushroom demi-glaze with roasted potatoes and vegetables; or Jumbo fried shrimp with cheddar grits and fresh vegetable. Rolls and butter, spiced cheese cake, 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 to sign up is December 8th. 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.
· Sunday, February 5 – Raven's Roost #44 Annual Jim Martin Super Bowl Party @ The Blue Ox. Cost: $23 pp. Time: 5:30 till? Wings, pork BBQ with mini rolls, crab dip, meatballs, buffalo chicken dip, steamed shrimp, hamburgers/hot dogs with fixings, cheese/veggie tray, cole slaw, potato salad, brownies and lemon jello cake. Alcohol/beverages included: Miller and Coors light on draft, iced tea, coffee, soda. All other alcohol will be charged to individual per happy hour prices. Money due by 1/27/2012. Give your checks to Larry or Marie Gerst (302-436-1767) made payable to Raven's Roost #44.
· From our President: We are looking for additional items for the Chinese Auction at our Christmas Party on Dec. 17th. This is the main fundraiser for the RR44 Penguin Swim Team to raise money for Atlantic General Hospital. Direct money donations are also appreciated, and
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
Ravens Poop
· The Ravens dominated on defense and special teams and the offense played balanced and error-free as the Ravens beat the 49ers on Thanksgiving night 16-6. On a night when our game was the most-watched program in the eight-year history of NFL Network and the most-watched cable program ever on Thanksgiving, the Ravens did not allow San Francisco into the Red Zone, sacked QB Alex Smith nine times and limited the 49ers to two long field goals. Next up, the Ravens travel to the Land of Cleve to play the Browns. This game has been flexed to a 4:05 start.
· 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.
· Friday – Washington National Opera, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. As part of The Freeman Stage 2011 Off-Stage Series, we will be welcoming back Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists Program. Overseen by Plácido Domingo, the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program is unique in guiding young opera singers, coaches/accompanists, conductors, and stage directors on the verge of international careers. Don’t miss this chance to hear world class opera in your backyard! Tickets are $10 per person, with kids 18 and under being free. This performance will be held at the Owens Campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, located in Georgetown, DE on Route 18. There will be limited seating, so buy your tickets today!
· Saturday – A Nutcracker Christmas Celebration, Julia A. Purnell Museum. An event inspired by the beloved Christmas ballet. See a display of nutcrackers and enjoy refreshments inspired by the Nutcracker. Children can work on a nutcracker craft to take home. Admission. Saturday, 10 am - 4pm at the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill, MD. For more information, call Claire Otterbein at 410-632-0515.
· Saturday – Christmas Parade, Gold Coast Mall, 115th St. Wonderful holiday parade with school bands, floats, horses and llamas, marching units and Santa Claus. Many activities in Gold Coast Mall following the parade. Parade starts Saturday at 11am at 100th Street and ends at Gold Coast Mall at 115th Street. Parade route subject to change. Contact Elaine Jarvis at 410-524-9000 or honijarvis@cs.com with questions. (Boy, it’s been a long time since RR44 marched in this parade. Just sayin’.)
· Sunday – Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Coats for Kids Golf Tournament, Eagles Landing Golf Course. Golf tournament at Eagles Landing Golf Course with ALL proceeds benefitting Worcester County G.O.L.D. and Buckingham Elementary School. Shotgun Start 10am. $30.00 per person, includes lunch at Eagles Landing. For more information, call 410-250-2645.
· Now thru January 1, 2012 – Winterfest of Lights has been named a prestigious Top 100 Event for 2011 by American Bus Association.
Northside Park, 125th Street & The Bay
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Admission is $5.00 for those 12 years & older, and FREE for those 11 years and younger.
Enjoy this winter paradise created for the whole family! Take a ride through an animated wonderland on the Winterfest Express. Board the train and sing Christmas Carols as you glide past spectacular lighted displays including the Twelve Days of Christmas and your favorite fairy tales. Visit the Winterfest Village which is located inside a festive, heated pavilion decorated for the season. Buy a cup of hot chocolate at The OC Recreation Boosters cafe, browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop for that special stocking stuffer or OC souvenir. Santa available for photos every night until December 23.
While in Ocean City, drive along the Avenue of Trees on Baltimore Avenue from 15th – 32nd Street. Be sure to visit all of Ocean City, Maryland to create a lasting holiday memory. More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout the town on animated displays.
Funny Poop
· An older couple is playing in the annual club championship. They are playing in a playoff hole and it is down to a 6 inch putt that the wife has to make. She takes her stance and her husband can see her trembling. She putts and misses, they lose the match. On the way home in the car her husband is fuming, "I can't believe you missed that putt!" "That putt was no longer than my 'willy'." The wife just looked over at her husband and smiled and said, "Yes dear, but it was much harder!"
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.
· Long live the Joe Manchu!
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
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Fan Cam
Were you at the game Thursday night? Find yourself on Fan Cam. Never been to M&T Bank Stadium for a game and want to see what all the hubbub is about?
Click Here!
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Weekly Poop 11/23/11
Roost #44 Poop
· Dates to Remember:
· Not Tonight – it was Monday; sorry if you missed it! – Ravens Rap @ the Blue Ox. Ravens Room open up to customers at 6pm, every show. Every Show you attend, you get two Free Raffle Tickets (1 Red, 1 Blue) EVERY Show two of the Red Prize tickets are pulled for prizes that night: about 30 minutes into show, for Ravens Merchandise or an Original Greene Turtle Gift Certificate. At the end of the show, another drawing; this one will always be Ravens Merchandise. The Red tickets, after each, show are discarded. The Blue Tickets are for the Grand Prize of a Ravens Trip for 2 to San Diego. The Drawing is Wednesday, November 30th & you must be present to win! You get a blue ticket for the Trip for every show you come to, so the more shows, the more chances. Show starts @ 7pm, ending time may vary slightly. Show is usually Wednesdays, except for Thanksgiving & possibly Monday or Thursday games.
· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @
· December 17, 2011 – Ravens Roost Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant. 7-11 p.m. Cost: $25 pp which includes: Chef's choice of soup, house salad with fresh vegetables, choice from the following 3 entrees: Herb lemon roasted chicken breast with roasted potatoes and vegetables; 8 oz. sirloin topped with blue cheese crumbles and a mushroom demi-glaze with roasted potatoes and vegetables; or Jumbo fried shrimp with cheddar grits and fresh vegetable. Rolls and butter, spiced cheese cake, 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 7th. 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.
· Sunday, February 5 – Raven's Roost #44 Annual Jim Martin Super Bowl Party @ The Blue Ox. Cost: $23 pp. Time: 5:30 till? Wings, pork BBQ with mini rolls, crab dip, meatballs, buffalo chicken dip, steamed shrimp, hamburgers/hot dogs with fixings, cheese/veggie tray, cole slaw, potato salad, brownies and lemon jello cake. Alcohol/beverages included: Miller and Coors light on draft, iced tea, coffee, soda. All other alcohol will be charged to individual per happy hour prices. Money due by 1/27/2012. Give your checks to Larry or Marie Gerst (302-436-1767) made payable to Raven's Roost #44.
· From our President: We are looking for additional items for the Chinese Auction at our Christmas Party on Dec. 17th. This is the main fundraiser for the RR44 Penguin Swim Team to raise money for Atlantic General Hospital. Direct money donations are also appreciated, and
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
Ravens Poop
· The Ravens withstood a furious 4th quarter comeback and held on for a 31-24 victory over division rival Cincinnati to retake 1st place in the division. Thanksgiving night brings the Har-Bowl as the Ravens take on Jim Harbaugh’s 49ers at M&T Bank Stadium, 8:20pm.
· 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.
· Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Holiday Shopper's Fair, Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. Holiday shopping extravaganza with unique handmade merchandise along with toys, nautical items, florals & more. Children’s activities are offered, an appearance by Santa and a non-shoppers lounge. Admission. Located at the Convention Center on 40th Street. Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, 10am - 4pm. For more information, contact Janice Cropper at 410-723-8605 or 800-626-2326.
· Now thru January 1, 2012 – Winterfest of Lights has been named a prestigious Top 100 Event for 2011 by American Bus Association.
Northside Park, 125th Street & The Bay
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Admission is $5.00 for those 12 years & older, and FREE for those 11 years and younger.
Enjoy this winter paradise created for the whole family! Take a ride through an animated wonderland on the Winterfest Express. Board the train and sing Christmas Carols as you glide past spectacular lighted displays including the Twelve Days of Christmas and your favorite fairy tales. Visit the Winterfest Village which is located inside a festive, heated pavilion decorated for the season. Buy a cup of hot chocolate at The OC Recreation Boosters cafe, browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop for that special stocking stuffer or OC souvenir. Santa available for photos every night until December 23.
While in Ocean City, drive along the Avenue of Trees on Baltimore Avenue from 15th – 32nd Street. Be sure to visit all of Ocean City, Maryland to create a lasting holiday memory. More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout the town on animated displays.
Funny Poop
· A Greek and Italian were sitting in a Starbuck's one day discussing who had the superior culture.
Over triple lattes the Greek guy says "Well, we have the Parthenon". Arching his eyebrows, the Italian replies "We have the Coliseum".
The Greek retorts "We Greeks gave birth to advanced mathematics". The Italian, nodding agreement says "But we built the Roman Empire".
And so on and so on until the Greek comes up with what he thinks will end the discussion.
With a flourish of finality he says, "We invented sex!" The Italian replies "That is true, but it was the Italians who introduced it to women".
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.
· Give thanks for all we have, for we can lose it all in an instant.
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
Friday, November 18, 2011
Week 11 Stallion
He is the greatest sports analyst to walk the face of this galaxy!
Takin' you to the promised land. Bingo Baby!
Takin' you to the promised land. Bingo Baby!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Weekly Poop 11/16/11
Roost #44 Poop
· Dates to Remember:
· Tonight – Ravens Rap @ the Blue Ox. Ravens Room open up to customers at 6pm, every show. Every Show you attend, you get two Free Raffle Tickets (1 Red, 1 Blue) EVERY Show two of the Red Prize tickets are pulled for prizes that night: about 30 minutes into show, for Ravens Merchandise or an Original Greene Turtle Gift Certificate. At the end of the show, another drawing; this one will always be Ravens Merchandise. The Red tickets, after each, show are discarded. The Blue Tickets are for the Grand Prize of a Ravens Trip for 2 to San Diego. The Drawing is Wednesday, November 30th & you must be present to win! You get a blue ticket for the Trip for every show you come to, so the more shows, the more chances. Show starts @ 7pm, ending time may vary slightly. Show is usually Wednesdays, except for Thanksgiving & possibly Monday or Thursday games.
· Friday – Water Conservation Group Meeting @
· Saturday, 3pm. – RR44 has been invited to The Burley Oak Brewing Company for a private tour and tasting. Burley Oak is the new micro brewery located in Berlin @ 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd. The new Tap Room that serves the beers brewed on premises is becoming the "In" spot for social gatherings in and around Berlin. Bryan, the owner and Brew Master, will give us a personal tour of the brewery, explaining how the beer is made and what to look for in the different styles they brew. We will then have an opportunity to sample several of the beers. The $10/pp cost includes a "flight" of 3, OR your choice of a pint of the beers currently on tap, as well as a selection of light snacks. You may, of course, purchase additional pints of your favorite brew. There is no food served here, so I will be bringing in some snacks, but you can also order pizza delivered to the Tap Room, or go into downtown Berlin for dinner after the tasting. We will all meet at the Brewery. This will be a fun time and an opportunity to sample some really good beer. Call Gary if you have any questions. 443-618-9972
· December 17, 2011 – Ravens Roost Christmas Party @ the Cove Restaurant. 7-11 p.m. Cost: $25 pp which includes: Chef's choice of soup, house salad with fresh vegetables, choice from the following 3 entrees: Herb lemon roasted chicken breast with roasted potatoes and vegetables; 8 oz. sirloin topped with blue cheese crumbles and a mushroom demi-glaze with roasted potatoes and vegetables; or Jumbo fried shrimp with cheddar grits and fresh vegetable. Rolls and butter, spiced cheese cake, 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 7th. 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.
· Sunday, February 5 – Raven's Roost #44 Annual Jim Martin Super Bowl Party @ The Blue Ox. Cost: $23 pp. Time: 5:30 till? Wings, pork BBQ with mini rolls, crab dip, meatballs, buffalo chicken dip, steamed shrimp, hamburgers/hot dogs with fixings, cheese/veggie tray, cole slaw, potato salad, brownies and lemon jello cake. Alcohol/beverages included: Miller and Coors light on draft, iced tea, coffee, soda. All other alcohol will be charged to individual per happy hour prices. Money due by 1/27/2012. Give your checks to Larry or Marie Gerst (302-436-1767) made payable to Raven's Roost #44.
· From our President: We are looking for additional items for the Chinese Auction at our Christmas Party on Dec. 17th. This is the main fundraiser for the RR44 Penguin Swim Team to raise money for Atlantic General Hospital. Direct money donations are also appreciated, and
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
can be made online by going to the web site HERE. You can donate to a particular team member or to the RR44 Team.
Please see if you can get donations from the local establishments you frequent and bring them to the Dec. meeting. Items for the silent auction can be gift certificates, bottles of wine or liquor, golf items, art work, etc. Anything you would buy chances to win. Thanks, Gary.
Ravens Poop
· The Ravens again suffered a letdown against a lesser team and lost to Seattle 22-17. Cue Jim Mora – Playoffs? Playoffs?!? I just hope we can win another game! Next up, the suddenly respectable Cincinnati Bengals come to town, 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.
· Thursday thru January 1, 2012 – Winterfest of Lights has been named a prestigious Top 100 Event for 2011 by American Bus Association.
Northside Park, 125th Street & The Bay
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Admission is $5.00 for those 12 years & older, and FREE for those 11 years and younger.
Enjoy this winter paradise created for the whole family! Take a ride through an animated wonderland on the Winterfest Express. Board the train and sing Christmas Carols as you glide past spectacular lighted displays including the Twelve Days of Christmas and your favorite fairy tales. Visit the Winterfest Village which is located inside a festive, heated pavilion decorated for the season. Buy a cup of hot chocolate at The OC Recreation Boosters cafe, browse the Yukon Cornelius Gift Shop for that special stocking stuffer or OC souvenir. Santa available for photos every night until December 23.
While in Ocean City, drive along the Avenue of Trees on Baltimore Avenue from 15th – 32nd Street. Be sure to visit all of Ocean City, Maryland to create a lasting holiday memory. More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout the town on animated displays. Grand Opening Tonight: The opening ceremony for the 19th annual celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the OC Stars performing holiday songs at the 127th Street park. The children will then assist Mayor Meehan in “flipping” the switch to light the winter wonderland, which features a 50-foot tree with more than 50,000 lights.
· Saturday – Turkey Trot, Eagle's Landing Golf Course. One of the last chances for a great golf tournament before cold weather. Four-player scramble for adults, includes a turkey feast after play. Grab your friends & join us at Ocean City’s award-winning course. For information, contact Eagles Landing at 410-213-7277. www.eagleslandinggolf.com.
Funny Poop
· A small church had a very attractive big-busted organist. Her breasts were so large that they bounced and jiggled while she played the organ. Unfortunately, she distracted the congregation. The very proper church ladies were appalled. They said something had to be done about this or they would have to get another organist. So, one of the ladies approached her about the problem, and told her to mash up some green persimmons and rub them over her breasts, which should cause them to shrink in size. She warned her not to taste any of the green persimmons, because they are so sour they will make your mouth pucker up, and you won't be able to talk properly for a while. The voluptuous organist reluctantly agreed to try it. The following Sunday morning the minister walked up to the pulpit and said "Dew to thircumsthanthis bewond my contwol, we will not hab a thermon tewday".
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
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