Stool Stuffer volunteered to set trail. Weather was in transition from way to hot to summer is over. Apparently, the run was cool and windy, and the days are getting shorter.
The run start was Valleyview Park SE, in the community of Dover. Some might say it is on the wrong side of the Deerfoot Trail, but, as such, offers some great views. If you can look past the big highway, you can see downtown and the Bow River.
With school now in, our wandering teachers are now back in town, for the most part. An enthusiastic group gather in the parking lot and the circle formed.
Stool Stuffer and Rashy Bush explained the marks and what to look for on the trail. Be careful of the shiggy and prickly things.
Daisy Duke tests his hornStoolie explains the marksStoolie and Rashy in deep thought
Looks like: On, Check, Check Back, Beer Near, Beer Very Near and Regroup
The pack dispersed to find the marks along the trails and in the neighbourhoods nearby.
The Trail
From the parking lot, the trail lead into the neighbourhoods. A combination of streets and pathways as well as some of the finer amenities that the Dover neighbourhood has to offer.
If the feet are this big, imagine the size of the rest!Trail this wayHump happy to be hereSnow BlowerSlippy ThongLSOS in a wanted posterRashy and Snevil trying to get away!
Bench in need of repair.
Nice view!
Hashers across the fieldMosquito breeding groundNot this wayStoolie before he gets his feet wetWet and deep
The city has adopted some of the hash markings for their local needs.
Bigfoot in the neighbourhood?5 toes on this foot, and more aheadStreet viewHardly on the marchRash on petrolDaisy Duke describes the fish that got awayLying Sack of ShitLazy CummerHump the Shark says it is this wideLocals unsure of what to make of thisIf your teddy bear misbehaves, we have a place for itPathway to somewhereYou can practice your canoeing here
Eventually the trail ran out of marks and the trail was over.
The Down Down’s
Back at he parking lot, the chairs came out and the down down circle formed.
Religious Advisor for the week was Roaring Nancy. He was supported by a choir of Lazy Cummer, Snow Blower and Hardly.
Roaring Nancy – RA
Choir: Hardly, Lazy Cummer and Snow Blower
Numerous crimes were committed. Some of which included:
Hares – Rash and Stoolie, Racists – Slippy Thong and PMS, Triple X-Ray had no chair, so borrowed one. Daisy Duke and his horn, Hump the Shark – 300 runs, but forgot the 1/2 yard vessel. Hash Shit material.
As your hash scribe was absent for the run, the crimes and the pictures are not necessarily all there. Just goes to show you have to be there to take it all in.
On the piss.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
Trail distance was close to 6 km. A scenic run through the neighbourhoods of Dover and Southview.
Labour Day and Pride celebration are an interesting combination. Calgary Pride Festival on the Saturday and Sunday. Labour Day hash run on the Monday afternoon. Wear your best colourful outfit!
Booty Camp and Snow Blower hosted the run from their posh residence in the Banff Trail neighbourhood. A collection of 23 hashers showed up on a hot afternoon. There were visitors and a new boot to add to the interest of the group. A conflicting football game later in the afternoon made it difficult for some of our football inclined members to make it all work. As well, others were doing the Labour Day weekend out of town thing.
People kept arriving, showing off there finest pride themed running attire.
Twisty, Pyro and Hump the SharkSticky Lips, Triple X-Ray (visitor) and PMSCamshaft, Rashy Bush and Snow BlowerStool Stuffer and Hot Cheeks
PMS showing that you are number 1 – twice?
A circle happened with introductions, the hares were brought into the circle to explain the marks, and the pack was released.
The Trail
The trail took in some of the finer trails in the Banff Trail and Capital Hill neighbourhoods. Some epic views were observed by both the runners and the walkers. Apparently, there was some fixation with fixed objects by the walkers.
Nice deckFound on trailCollector and express lanes for hashers
There was an excessive amount of chalk used for some of the trail to ensure that no-one got excessive misdirected or lost.
The trail included some playground actions for those playful hashers.
Follow the marksStoolie readyNice spread?Rashy has plansSafely down
Eventually the trail made it back to the start and the group went into down-down mode.
Down Downs
The Booty Blower backyard proved to be an excellent place for the closing ceremonies. People are looking happy and content.
Wasp zapper at the readyChattingLook at the size of that!Camshaft distractedPyro + visitorVisitor Triple X-RayNew Boot plus LLBooty CampWhy is that hash shit looking at me?
Use your imagination to fill in the Religious Advisor performing the down down celebration. Likely the hares, new boots and visitors. I suspect a number of crimes were committed, but not many pictures to document the festivities. If there is some evidence, we can add it in here!
On the piss!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine trail of 5 to 6 kms. Looks like walkers did 3.5 km. A fine run and we thank our hosts and hares!
Scribe Extra
Weekend at a cottage in Windemere BC. Craft beer, eating and drinking, and fun on the lake. Fun time, but I missed the run.
Camshaft and Mmmmm Lady Fingers took a break from their hectic vacation and travel schedule to set a hash run for the group. The actual location was worth waiting for, as it was in a neighbourhood that we have not been to much. The community of Wentworth, in the SW is really far west. Think Canada Olympic Park and south. Thankfully, Google knew where to go, and access off the new ring road made this location very accessible!
A park in a new neighbourhood, with a basketball court, was the starting point. Parking was limited but available, once the fire hydrants were figured out. All was well and we attracted a crowd of 25 hashers.
The hashers arrived and a circle began to form.
The circle is taking shape
Shadows of Snevil and Slippy ThongPyro and Comes and GoesPMS is number 1Matching Rashy and Slippy ThongMatching Scoobie and SnevilMatching LSOS and LoftyCamshaft and Blue BallsHardy readyVeggie Wanker and Daisy DukeOn InA trio of happy hasher. Hot Cheeks, Menage and TwistyMatching Liquor Lots and Mmmmm Lady FingersSlow Clap – Fresh from here White Dress Run success
PMS ran the circle and it was good. Hares, Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers went through the marks for the trail.
PMS sharing a secret message for the hashMmmm checks the spellingFlagging is pink
These marks are important
With the marks described, the pack was released. Playgrounds were promised.
The Trail
The pack found the marks and followed the trail. A combination of paved and wilderness trail was revealed to the runners.
Rashy in full strideVeggie Wanker on trailLSOS burdened with his hash shit monkey
There was a tunnel that we had to navigate under Bow Trail. Parks appeared and there was much playing enjoyment by both the runners and the walkers.
No cars herePlaying A foursome out of controlTwisty goes for a rideLiquor Lots teams up with Slow Clap
A particularly dangerous swing was discovered that had “hospital visit” written all over it. This was a source of great mirth and merriment for some.
Naturally occurring shelterDog shelterCareful dogsAlignment is crucialWhat is this tree doing here?Loading the swingIs this going to hurt?Confidence
Eventually, the trail wound down and the regroup was discovered.
Regroup and Down Down’s
Hidden in plane site, the regroup was tucked into the construction equipment close to the active building sites. High density housing is happening here!
Regroup with convenient seating on the adjacent equipment
Insane bolt testing the horn on the small loader
Hardly last to arrive at the regroup
The group redeployed to the starting location and set up for a down down circle.
Down Down circle
Ready for Down Down’sLiquor lots (and puppies) show their beer pouring skills
Lying Sack of Shit was appointed as Religious Advisor. A pink shirted choir of King Shit, Liquor Lots and Mmmmm Lady Fingers was selected to deliver the ceremony.
LSOS in the RA zone
Thinking about what song to sing
And so it begins. Crimes and punishments galore. LSOS had the liability of a hash shit that he wanted to move along. Multiple “big group” down downs ensured all the drinks were dispensed with.
HaresHares – linked drinkingStoolie and Rashy, and DastardlySlow ClapHardlySlow Clap and DastardlyChoir in actionInsane BoltA group down down
Moving the hash shit along did not go as planned. LSOS had to make up a story the ultimately gifted the spanking monkey to the originator PMS.
PMS can not believe she got the hash shit back…
On the Piss declared and we are done.
The police dropped by to see if there was anyone disturbing us, as they had some calls. Our response is that we were not being disturbed and if we were, we would call them back! They liked are set up and told us to have a nice evening. Could have ended differently!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
The trail was around 6 kms. Great trail in new territory.
We have to be grateful to the Pyro clan for stepping up to run setting in the peak vacation period. Pyro saved the Hash last week, and Insane Bolt stepped up to set trail. We have seen more of the NW in the last month than we have in the last year!
Insane is noted for setting challenging trails.
Hashers arrived at the Silver Point Pub parking lot in anticipation of a great trail. It would appear that there was an archive hasher that showed up, Veggie Wanker. Has not been out for some time. Sloppy seconds returned. He is becoming a regular hasher!
Insane Bolt explained the marks. There was an Eagle /Turkey split for those so inclined.
Insane Bolt makes the marks Should be easy to follow!
The Trail
Silver Springs community has an extensive pathway network along the Bow River. Some great climbs with spectacular views. Looks like the pack was going to find them all!
Secret waterfallQuite a distance to this false trail markStairs that go both up and downViewpointFast hashers showing offWalkers capturedViewpoint – Bow River
Eventually, the trail was done and the regroup/down down’s were ready to enjoy.
Down Down’s
Parking lot down down’s. The group settled in to enjoy the performance and celebration
Parking lot actionWaiting with anticipation
On In was the Religious Advisor. He selected a choir of Snow Blower, Camshaft and Blue Balls. A number of crimes were called out.
Dastardly for walking the runners trailA song with actionsTurkey trail winnersSnow Blower with another action songHash Shit recipient – LSOSLooking forward to dangling this somewhereInsane and Lazy CummerReturning Hasher – Veggie WankerTwisty with her happy look!Delivering the Woodpecker SongInsane and Lazy Cummer for somethingInsane Bolt goes shopping for new furniture on trailHere’s to the Hare! Rashy displays some of her finest assets.
Eventually, the down downs were declared over, and we were “on the piss”
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine wilderness and pathway trail with considerable up and down. Distance in the 7 km range.
Scribe Extra!
As your scribe is on vacation at the cottage in Manitoba, the write up was done remotely with material supplied by others.
More importantly, the front steps and entranceway of the cottage are now painted!
Mucky takes a picturePaint scraping is so much funStairs look great!
We thank Pyro for setting trail in August. Pyro saves the hash once again and we appreciate the effort. Close to home in the NW, Pyro chose the West End of Baker Park for the run start. Not to be confused with the “other” start point in Baker Park that Hump the Shark chose last month. A clarification e-mail confirmed the start point location and a group of 22 intrepid hashers showed up for the run!
Apparently, Lumberjack made an appearance. As he is now a Vernon BC resident, it was a while since he has enlightened the Calgary group with his presence. Lumberjack attracted another archive, Party Pumper, who came out to play. Perhaps a reunion of the Lumby dancers is in the works for a future hash?
The dusty parking lot was the start venue.
Imagine this as the start of the run (vs the end)
As the usual hash photographer and scribe was elsewhere, the notes and pictures were supplied by others. As such, not much from the start of the run.
I am sure that On In got the circle together. Announcements were conducted. Welcome if the archives, Lumber Jack and Party Pumper. Dastardly had a milestone run. The group went through the names.
Pyro was called into the circle to describe the marks he had selected for the trail.
Let the adventure begin and the pack was off!
The Trail
Down to the river. Explore the catacombs of urban design. Uphill and around about. Through the pathways and ravines of Tuscany.
Under the bridgeSide of the roadUp the hillTunnel or gopher holeUrban decadence
No shortage of photo opportunities for the photogenic sector of the group. We should use this to promote new membership!
They are all number 1!
Insane is camera shy!Large gopher holeLazy Cummer photo bombingEyes wide open!
It would appear that the run was successful! The joy and satisfaction of a run well done was ready to be rewarded!
The Regroup and the Down Down’s
The circle of chairs was formed and the outdoor down down show was assembled. Creative creation of an outdoor table from a cooler lid and cases of beer!
Hump the Shark nominated himself to be RA. Choir was Hardly and Lazy Cummer.
Hump the Shark with the choir, Lazy Cummer and Hardly
This list of crimes and punishments was extensive. So extensive that it was duly documented by the RA. Crimes in the captions of the photo’s.
Hare – PyroVisitor Lumber Jack from Vernon BC. Legacy CH3Party Pumper, archive, and one of the Lumby dancersLets pee friends!Dastardly 1150 runsLazy Cummer studying the song listHash ShitHash Shit handoffApparently you can lose you phone on trail!OPP found a used rubber gloveSnowblower attracted prickly things to his clothesSlippy Thong – missing her lower half.Bum titty trainingBooty Camp needs to get out moreDastardly saves CamshaftMonkey Spanking tribute available!
After an extensive number of songs and frivolity, the group settled down to some munching and drinking. On the piss was declared by Hump the Shark!
Left part of the circleRight part of the circleHappy to have beer!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
Looks like 6-7 km of trail was run. No casualties, except for that lost and found phone thing.
Scribe Extra
Another taproom in Winnipeg with fine, tasty beer. Also, we can report a new craft brewery has opened in Moosomin, SK. White sand beach in Grand Beach, Manitoba!
Any chance that is a false trail?Are those dark clouds?
The Beginning
August long weekend and the interest in trail setting was low. On In canvassed the group to no avail, and thus selected himself to set trail to ensure the survival of the hash. The burden of the hashmaster.
A suitable run start was selected at the old furniture store, with an available parking lot for outdoor down downs. The smaller group assembled and prepared for the run.
There was a weather situation developing. Something about huge rain and huge hail. Not to worry as we could see that the storm cells would start with the northern communities before we got our share. No reason to panic.
Once a fine place to buy fine furniture
Matching shirtsKing Shit and Blue BallsMucky Dip and HardlyLazy CummerStool StufferRashy BushTwisty and Menage-a-trois
On in calls the circle to order and shows us the marks he has made to describe the trail. Mention of a VP (view point), suggested we would be doing some hill climbing to catch the view.
On In runs the circleA bit of a stretch to make the marks
On In pointed in a direction and the pack was released.
The Trail
Off through the parking lots. False trails were set to provide extra running potential for some.
Cloud inspectionShopping if you likeObey the traffic signalsNo tornados yet, OKMarksUp we goPhotogenic hashersThe beer is over thereViewpointViewpoint selfie!
The false trail at the view point was a nice touch. Back down the stairs to find true trail and some playgrounds for our playing pleasure.
Hump demonstrating his swinging abilityRashy likes the duckStoolie handles the turtle “one handed”Lazy Cummer makes a new friend
Not all fun and games, there was more trail to be discovered.
Trail this wayWide open spacesBVVN – a good sign
Regroup and Down Down’s
The pack made it back to the starting parking lot where refreshments and snacks were available.
Best regroup ever!Safe under a roof!
An unfortunate incident occurred with a delicious expensive Alberta whiskey product, purchased by a hasher while on trail. So sad, but the smell was delicious.
BeforeAfterSo sad
Hump the Shark was Religious Advisor, self appointed. As the weather was deteriorating quickly, we performed an expedited version of the down downs so we could dispense to safety before the hail emergency.
Hump the Shark is readyOn In for a shitty trailRashy almost lost herselfMucky chose not to playStoolie Dastardly for running his own shorter trailWalkers in competitionLazy CummerHardlyKing Shit still reeling from his lossSkewbic for somethingOn the piss!
A fine trail and a fine evening. On the piss declared. Scramble to leave before the huge raindrops started in earnest.
Scribed bySkewbic Hair
Trail Summary
Looks like about 6 km of great trail. No hail or rain was encountered on trail. The drive home was a different story….
We were pleased that Insane Bolt volunteered to set trail. Hares are in short supply in the summer as many are travelling. Insane picked a location that we are relatively unfamiliar with. Up by the airport, off Beddington Trail lurks a collection of pathways, hills, streams, trails and thistles. A fine location for a run or a place to walk your dog.
The group assembled after battling traffic on Deerfoot Trail , trying to find the elusive parking spot as this place is a busy dog park as well.
Eventually, something resembling a circle was formed and we were ready to get things going.
Forming the circle
Insane Bolt and PyroTwisty and Slippy ThongHardly, protecting the porta pottiesF4 makes an appearancePoppy with her handler, Liquor LotsLazy Cummer and LSOSNew Boot – Sloppy SecondsOn InKarate ClitMatching contest winnersHump the Shark congratulates Snevil for 900 runsKing Shit
On In, as hashmaster, got things rolling. Announcements, visitors, archives and the like. Sloppy Seconds appeared at his first Monday night hash. A visitor from Scotland, he made it out to one of the previous Full Moon Hashes. Snevil celebrates 900 runs.
Insane Bolt explained the marks, including the use of one solitary piece of flagging.
On In running the circleNew Boot – Sloppy SecondsInsane makes marksA single piece of flagging on trail
The pack was released and headed off in all directions until true trail was discovered.
The Trail
Starting on the paved pathway, we realized that there were many small narrow trails which the hare had incorporated into his master humiliation plan. Trails were marked with the smallest of H’s, in an effort to conserve the world chalk resources. Flour was used as well in abundance.
Pathways to startLazy Cummer finds a long check backHardly and a bridgeConfusionNice tight trail
There was a rock with a crack. Who knew?
Rocky viewThe crack is this big!
A viewpoint, as such, provided a vista. You could see a lot from up there!
Hump staring at Snevil againGroup shotInsane captures the DFL club
Can you spot the hasher that ran his own run, through checkbacks, and was never to be seen on trail again?
Does my green shirt stand out on the trail?
Eventually, we had climbed enough hills and roamed through enough hose rich forests to end up at the regroup in the parking lot.
Regroup
It was found where the cars were parked. It was a BYOC night (bring your own chair), so the after circle started to take shape. Beer was expertly poured in preparation for the down down’s.
The Down Downs
Hump the Shark elected himself to be the Religious Advisor for the evening. He canvased the crowd for material and got his program together. Choir was Twisty and Camshaft, a late cummer.
Hump the Shark multi taskingCamshaft and Twisty remembering all the songs they need to know
There were a number of down downs for selected people. The hares, the new boot, hash shit and multiple offences.
Hump is ReadyHare – Insane BoltSlippy Thong –Insane Bolt reclaims the hash shitKC and F4 DFLSloppy SecondsHardly checking airport trafficSnevil celebrates 900 runsOrange Shirt TeamKing ShitLiquor LotsKC and LSOSMmmm Lady FingersPyroSkewbic Hair Hump the Shark – On the Piss
The merriment continued in the parking lot until we were done.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
We ended up running close to 6 km. Some more than others depending on the routes chosen and the check backs found.
Blue Balls volunteered to set trail for the pack. As the weather has been hot, hot, hot for the last week or two, this trail would be a test of your survival instincts. Starting from the Reagle Beagle SW, we knew that we would likely be off to the hills and ravines to the west.
Imagine a patio in front in the Summer!
The hashers congregated in the heat and got ready for the run. Blue Balls described the marks and the pack was released.
The Trail
Heading to the west, the trail took in the hills, ravines, roads, sidewalks and trails. Neighbourhoods of Christie Park, Strathcona Park, Aspen Woods and the Westside Recreation Centre.
Insane Bolt acting childish again….
The Down Downs
Back to the patio of the Regal Beagle, Roaring Nancy had accepted the position of RA. Choir was Pyro, Hardly and Hot Cheeks.
We can do this!
The various crimes and offences were rewarded with down down’s. The hare set an epic trail of close to 8 km and was thanked profusely.
Misbehaving (again) on trailHot Cheeks having a good timeKing Shit looks like he has the Hash ShitHardly and Twisty with some pinky actionTeacher off for the summerReady to party!
Apparently, there was a down down tragedy. Something was spilled by Insane Bolt. He will have to learn to be more careful.
I am such an idiot. Did I really spill that beer?
The crowd seemed please with the ceremony, then the group was declared to be “on the piss” by Roaring Nancy.
Happy to be here. I like Fernie Brewing beer glassesFine Job by the RA.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair, who was not at the run and really had no clue what actually happened.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of 8 km was set by Blue Balls. Pleased to run in these neighbourhoods with the variety or terrain. Note that 69th street was crossed!
A busy hashing week with the Stampede Run and Float on the weekend, a Hump the Shark birthday BBQ on the same day. Now we have the real deal birthday with a run set my the birthday boy, Hump the shark.
With a start point in Baker Park, which is precariously close to the Bow River, and a hot day….Expect to get your feet wet.
Parking entrance was not easy to find, and apparently there was some confusion with which end of the parking lot to target. In spite of multiple postings and confirmations, there was some consternation with some hashers.
We grouped in the parking lot, eventually to venture over to the horse shoe flinging area to circle up.
Hashers showing up
HardlyTwisty with her precious Hash ShitDastardly and CamshaftKC strikes a poseOn InLicker QuickerTSOH and Hump the SharkAP and Can CrusherBlue Balls and PyroLazy CummerSnow BlowerBC and SlippyDaisy DukePMS applies bug attractant
LSOS ready to run
Circle up, and watch out for flying horse shoes. Hump the shark described the marks chosen as well as special stop. Beside the regular playgrounds an, viewpoints, there would be a “shot stop” at a special location!
On In trying to get things in orderCan Crusher is readyHorse shoe pits are good for somethingIf you see these marks, they will keep you on trail.
Off the pack went madly in all directions. True trail was determined and the hash was afoot.
The Trail
Starting from Baker Park, a number of pathways and attractions abound. Watch out for the disc golfers as they will fling that thing at anything.
Hardly runs for the skyDaisy choose the shoe wash routeWhat are the chances of a false trail at the top of these stairs?Big tree, small HKC looking like an FRBRoaring roaring pastPMS is not afraid of anythingLazy Cummer assessingFeet cooling ahead
Hump the Shark provided us with a variety of pathway, gravel, shoe washing and feet cooling, plus the most uphill trail we have ever had!
A stroll through waterFirst hashers stirred up the waterHow did we get up here?Is that the city way over there?
Thankfully the primative trails, thick brush, uphill gave way to downhill with views. Playgrounds appeared providing a much needed swinging, sliding and teeter tottering relief.
Hump the Shark goes downDaisy goes downLQ goes for a rideDaisy tries to slide up the slideWhat swingers!Daisy flyingLC masters the poleSnowblower decides that swing was not for himTeeter Totter in action
The “shot stop” materialized with a selection of two beverages best served in small glasses. Thank you to the “friends” of Hump the Shark for hosting the stop.
What do we have here?Daisy entertains the hostsPMS blurred in quick to get the best drinks
After what seemed forever, the trail delivered us back to the start where we could get set up for the epic birthday down downs.
The Down Down’s
Hardly was the Religious Advisor. He selected a choir of hashers who mysteriously appeared after the pack had left. It is only fair to reward them for showing up… Strap On and Tighty Whitey, plus Dastardly to make it work.
RA HardlyDastardly, Strap On, and Tighty Whitey as choir
Down Downs for the hares. Great trail with lots of elevation changes. Happy to see that we all did not get lost in the wilderness section.
TSOH and Hump the Shark
Now, there were a series of down downs for various crimes and rewards.
Mmmmmm Lady Fingers makes a scary faceLazy Cummer with PMS “UP”Lazy Cummer with PMS “DOWN”AP and Can CrusherLooks like hash shit transferScoobie recreates his near fall on trailKS not happy with the parkingRacists – Front of the PackSlippy promoting her Ride for CanderDaisy explaining the fun he had on the slide. Down good, up bad.Roaring…another victim of the parking virus
Now, as this was a 50th birthday run for Hump the Shark, and it was the actual day of his birthday, why not feed him 50 down downs and see how that works out. Let’s place them around the horse shoe flinging area and see if that leads to anything good.
The set up:
Without going into too much detail, the primary complaint from the birthday boy was not the volume of beer, but the volume of “bubbles”.
After a fine display of small glass consumption, it was time to call in the “reserves” to participate in the celebration of the birthday with small glass down down consumption support.
Hump needs help! We can help him!
Race to the down down station. The call was out to help with the final station and Strap On Cramp On was up for the challenge. She has been practicing and wished to show everyone how proficient she has come!
Strap on is very helpful at this stationHump the Shark recovering his small glass proficiency
Hump the Shark was probably thinking that this was the best 50th birthday run he has ever been to. He also appreciates that all those bubbles can be a problem, which was solved.
On the Piss
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
The Trail Summary
We ran somewhere between 7 and 8 kms. Great trails we did not know existed in this area. Fine trail and a fun time.
The format for the annual Stampede Run was changed. We planned for a Saturday run with a food and beer fest to finish. Hardly and Twisty arranged for the venue, a picnic, aptly named Sparrow Song picnic site located in North Glenmore Park SW.
It was a hot day with lots of sunshine. Great weather for hashing.
Busy place and parking was a bit of a problem. The directions on the website directed us to a parking lot. From there, you were on your own to hear the Sparrow Song and find out where we needed to be.
We gathered for the circle and eventually got ready for the trail.
Prior to the runThe crowd arrives
We new we were in for some excitement as we were forbidden to bring any phones of car keys. A harbinger for what was to come.
Hardly described the marks made in flour, toilet paper, and chalk. As there were four hares, and our proximity to the steep embankments and the Elbow river, we suspected that this would be an epic adventure.
Hardly marks the grass
With phones put away, not a lot of pictures for the circle and the trail. As such, you need to imaging On In getting the circle together. Introduction of the archives, announcements, and introductions. Now we were ready to run.
The Trail
We started the trail toward the Weaselhead wilderness area. However, a check at the top of the cliff meant that some had to go down the steep trails for be rewarded with check backs.
The forest was very dense and making progress to find marks was challenging. Fortunately, some of us know that there was only one bridge over the Elbow river.
Reacquainted with the group, we followed the pathways through the Weaselhead flats for a long time. Eventually, we were introduced to the river swim portion of the trail. As the snow melt has replenished the reservoir via the Elbow river, the river was deep. To deep to walk so swimming and floating was the only option.
Even Lofty Prancer was insufficiently tall to avoid floating.
After a very long time in the water, and realizing that swimming was not your olympic sport, we arrived at the regroup back the the Elbow river bridge. The refreshments were very tasty, and on ice from a cooler that was transported a long way from the cars for the regroup.
The Down Downs
Skewbic Hair was the religious advisor. A round of down down’s were delivered to the enthusiastic group. Lofty and Roaring Nancy were the choir. Not a lot of evidence of the closing ceremony, but those that were there enjoyed themselves.
The group of Hares….Hardly, Pyro, Snow Blower, and Dastardly. Choir Lofty and Roaring Nancy thinking about a song
All done, on the piss to transition to the food and beverage course.
A fine feast of yummy beef on a bun was enjoyed.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
It appears that we covered close to 8 km, of which 1 km was the raging Elbow river. No one drowned, which a fortunate outcome.
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
