Hares: Hardly
Location: Brickwell Taphouse
6219 Centre St NW #11, Calgary, AB T2K 0V2
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TiDEPZ7SBLBMPwVt5
RA: Abandoned Pussy
Attendance: 30
Remembering Hardly
The Beginning
Remembrance Day is an annual reminder of those who have contributed to the country we have today. It is up to us to remember the sacrifices that were made for our country.
Hardly agreed to set trail on this special day. Coincidentally, his birthday, he had mapped out a long and hard trail that we would never forget. He chose to partially set trail, and conduct the balance as a “live hare”. As such, we did not see him in the circle as he was out setting and resetting marks to make the trail a success!
The Brickwell Taproom was the starting point. Up in the north, the location attracted a number of northern hashers that we have not seen in a while. A great turnout of 30 people, and weather that was not horrible set the stage for a memorable trail.
The venue was a good place to start from, but not so good for the closing ceremonies as they had a Monday Night Football crowd who had priority. Early closing did not help either, so down down’s in the parking lot.
We gathered inside until it was time to head outside.
well be the best run I can remember
The group found a suitable location in the parking lot to circle up.
A happy group who did a great job of remembering that Monday night is a hashing night.
Insane Bolt led the circle and all was well. Archives, announcements and introductions complete.
Insane Bolt resting between circle events
Eventually, it was time for Twisty to describe the marks to follow for the Remember Hardly trail. Hardly was hiding on trail somewhere ready to pounce as a “live hare”.
The Hash was released to find trail markings and follow the trail.
The Trail
Off we went in search of marks. Once found, the pack shouted “On On” and started what would end up being a trail to remember.
As we wandered through these established neighbourhoods, we stumbled upon Hash Test Dummy and Auntie Frank’s renovated property, marked by the “GM”, for the Garage Mahal. A property flippers dream!
Through the streets, bridges and neighbourhoods, we stumbled upon some great views and a playground.
After what appears to be over 9 km’s, the regroup was discovered and the group prepared for outdoor down down’s.
Down Down’s
The group prepared for the down down celebration. Abandoned Pussy was the religious advisor for the evening, and proceeded to pick a choir to start the festivities.
AP got into her program and thanked the hares for setting a trail to remember. Other down downs to the archives and visitors, as well as birthday and trail transgressions.
Eventually, we ran out of material and were declared “on the piss”. Some enthusiasts retired to Citizen Brewing for a debrief.
Trail Summary
A long and hard trail that we will never forget. With checkbacks, some achieved > 9km. A great overachievement demonstration.
