Hares: Insane Bolt

Location: Scotsman’s Well Pub

12024 Symons Valley Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3P 0A3

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RA: Camshaft

Attendance: 21

The Beginning

Insane Bolt agreed to set trail in the extreme North part of town. For those of in the South, to have a run set “North of Stoney Trail”, is like having to travel large distances to the run start.

Thankfully, Google Maps can tell you how to get there from where you are at.

The start point was found in the Creekside strip mall, which also harbours the Pet Plant store formerly owned by an ancient hasher, Knobby.

Inside the pub the group found some tables set aside for us to congregate.

Camshaft called the group out to form a circle outside. With the weather sill unseasonably warm, most of the ice and snow had been dissipated.

Camshaft ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.

The hare was called into the circle to explain the marks he has places in this northern neighbourhood for the pack to discover.

The pack was released into the parkland behind the mall to find the trails and the marks!

The Trail

Off through the parking lot to find the first marks. There were pathways in the dark where marks could be found.

After some confusion with the Eagle/Turkey split, parts of the pack managed to find the regroup vehicle and enjoy the adult beverages contained within,

The runners eventually appeared after their long distance trek to also enjoy refreshments.

After a fine regroup is was time to go back to the pub to find some food and refreshments.

The group found tables, food and beer and all was good again!

The Down Down’s

The beer was poured in preparation for the closing ceremonies. Camshaft was Religious Advisor for the evening. His long trip away in the warmth had revitalized his has spirit.

Tales and crimes were figured out, and it was time to go.

The RA was ready and it was showtime!

A choir was selected with Snow Blower and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers engaged to select the songs.

The Onesie of shame was acknowledged and dealt with. XXX Ray did a fine job of wearing the colours!

And now, for the main event, PMS has a milestone acknowledging 500 runs.

A find job done by Camshaft and we were declared “on the piss”. The group settled into more socializing and refreshment consumption.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Run Summary

A great trail in a new neighbourhood was set by Insane Bolt. Some were able to squeeze 9 km’s out of the trail. The moderate turkeys landed at 5 km+. Who knew we could have such a great run so far north!