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Run 2347 – Teachers Revenge Stanley

June 24, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Hot Cheeks, PMS, and Abandoned Pussy

Location: Fish Creek Park, Bebo Grove, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, AB T2W 4V8

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yGfMD3PgksPRhYYA9

RA: Hump the Shark
Attendance: 20

Stanley, this is all for you!

The Beginning

Our teacher community in the hash group gets very excited at this time of year. Very soon, their days for shaping the minds of their young students are replaced with two months of partying. As such, it is a monumental event when the school years finishes for these folks.

A scheduling complication arose with the continuing saga of the chase for the hockey trophy, Lord Stanley’s Cup. For some unknown reason, the Edmonton squad had not yet been eliminated from the running. The Stanley Cup Final was scheduled, in conflict, with the Monday hash run. A potential problem for those that are hockey interested.

Thankfully, the hares campaigned for attendance, recognizing that hockey is important, but hashing is more important. Their promotion campaign was successful, as evidenced by this promotion to come out and hash. The language used demonstrated the need for better education.

Thankfully, the hash is a resilient bunch. Stoolie was able to cobble together something that looked like “the game”, available to the hashers. Even went as far as sourcing free power for his gadgets! The game started at 6:00 pm. Hash time is 7:00 ish. Games runs 2.5 hrs. As such, the hash can watch the start, disappear for an epic trail, and return to observe the outcome. Spoiler alert! It was not Edmonton’s night to repatriate Lord Stanley’s Cup back to Canada.

More importantly, there were 20 hashers that came out to play and the “teachers” had set a fantastic trail. Here is some evidence of the circle which started things going.

Spicy Onion Balls returns for more shenanigans

The Trail

It would appear that river crossings were in order. Three was the number. A fine spectacle of shoe washing and no one drowning. Not exactly sure of the sequence of events, but here are some action shots.

The trail, according to informed sources, was epic. The weather was good and the water was delicious. My shoes have never been cleaner, some say.

The Down Down’s

The hockey game thing created some problems for the closing ceremonies. Apparently, the favoured team was not doing as well as some would like. The one goal deficit as like a boat anchor on the enthusiasm of the group. Eventually, the Florida team won, and it was time to get the down down’s underway.

Hump the Shark did a great job of recruiting. He selected himself for the honours of conducting the down down’s. It was obvious that many crimes had been committed and must be rewarded with a down down.

The Choir, was Daisy Duke and Pyro . A tag team that provided a depth of hash wisdom, and enthusiasm to make this work.

The usual program was delivered. The hares were acknowledged for their shitty trail. Numerous offences were signaled out for reward. The Oilers sweater was a bad choice to wear with the unfortunate outcome.

As the group celebrated a trail well set and well run, it was only a matter of time until the down down’s were completed.

On the piss.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

The Trail Summary (plus bonus shots)

The run was approximately 6 km when all was said and done. Here are some summary shots of what you ran, or what your missed.

Unfortunately, your scribe had to be elsewhere for the actual run. Here are a couple of shots of the hardships the the scribe had to endure while “out of the province”.

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Run 2346 – A Booty Blower Run

June 17, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: Snow Blower and Booty Camp

Location: Tipperary’s Pub Parking Lot, 2002 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0M1

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QJuYuna5tGzrvDD46

RA: CamShaft
Attendance: 18

Good thing you can not see the temperature!

The Beginning

As the weather in Calgary is variable, it is not unexpected to need your full winter running gear and raincoat for a June run. Just a few short days ago it was shorts weather, but now it was multi layers.

Booty Camp and Snow Blower volunteered to set trail in the NW communities hear the North Hill mall. Expect to have some downhill with complimentary uphill and to potential for a view point now and again!

As fate would have it, the day the Booty Camp and Snow Blower move into the neighbourhood, the local pub, Tipperary’s , closes down. It was a good place to start the run from as they had a covered parking lot suitable to host the circle. Beware of the parking police if you choose to disregard the signs.

Hump the Shark assumed the role of Hash Master and got the circle rolling. We had three visitors from the US. What What Mud in the Butt and Running Girl from Philadelphia, and Spicy Onion Balls from Florida. The hares were called into the circle to tell us about the marks. Apparently, only pink flagging is good. Other flagging and other colours is bad. Some pink flagging might be just a trick.

With the formalities finished, the pack was released to find the marks.

The Trail

We found marks that lead us over the Trans Canada Highway (16 ave NW) to the posh community of Briar Hill. The streets and sidewalks were quite wet and marks for elusive except on some protected vertical surfaces. Thankfully, the hare was present to ensure we did not get too lost.

We stumbled across some great views of the city, giving our visitors something to take pictures of!

Eventually, a playground was found to challenge the climbing skills of some of our more disaster prone hashers.

With playing complete, the pack continued on to find the rest of the marks on our way to the North Hill Shopping Mall parking lot, then back over the Trans Canada Highway, until the regroup was discovered.

Regroup

Nothing like a warm garage when it is raining outside. The group was pleased to see all was well and out of the rain.

Down Down’s

Camshaft volunteered to be the Religious Advisor for the evening. He had a list and selected a choir to get the ceremonies off and running! Dastardly and Skewbic Hair were selected as choir.

The hares were acknowledged for setting a shitty trail, and the new boots were welcome to the group!

More accusation and offences were rewarded and the evening continued.

Eventually, when all the beer was drank and a down down to the RA. It was declared to be “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

The trail was close to 6 km of running adventure. A fine trail!

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Run 2345 – Another FKN Fish Creek Run – Really!

June 10, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: Mystery Hare (Tighty Whitey)

Location: Fish Creek Provincial Park, Hull’s Wood parking lot, Calgary, AB

End of Bow Bottom Trail SE

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kxPnVjypxu88Wjwv5

RA: Hump the Shark
Attendance: 25

Shameless promotion of FKN beer

The Beginning

A mystery hare agreed to set trail. The mystery was solved when Tighty Whitey revealed that he was, in fact, the hare. A special run to celebrate the surplus promotional FKN beer from the Golden Triangle cycling trip, recently completed.

Shiggy was promised, so the pack was forewarned to be ready of wet and muddy conditions.

The group assembled in the parking lot near the Hull’s Wood outdoor amphitheatre. TW had a bicycle which would appear to be what was used to set the trail!

A warm evening perfect for a Fish Creek run with a good sized group of 25 hashers.

Circle Up, and Daisy Duke showing is one legged stork pose

PMS got the circle organized. Introduced the visitor from California (Shang Hiney), archives (Froggy) and other hash business.

The hare, Tighty Whitey, came into the circle to describe the scavenger hunt type of trail with beer rewards at a series of five crucial checks.

TW would follow on his bicycle because that is the way he planned it! The pack was released to find the trail markings.

The Trail

The views and terrain of Fish Creek Provincial Park did not disappoint. Marks were sufficient and spaced at a considerable distance. Off we went to find the first of the prizes, the beer hidden at the checks.

PMS was the first to find a hidden beer. Hardly was successful. PMS finds another! The lazy middle and back of the pack hashers did not have a chance with the fit fast hashers monopolizing the beer finding.

Apparently, TW had to foresight to collect these photos to show how hashers are easily lead astray by beer on trail.

Finally, all beers are found and it was time for the shoe wash.

Nothing like a little beaver now and again

Regroup and Down Downs

The outdoor amphitheater was where it all happened. Luxurious wooden benches and beer and snacks were a good lead up to the down down’s.

Hump the Shark appointed himself as Religious Advisor and selected a choir of On In and King Shit. There was much singing and rejoicing in the open air location. Chips and snacks added to the enjoyment.

There seemed to be endless down downs for a bunch of made up accusations and offences. PMS practices here own non verbal communication skills.

Eventually, we ran out of material and were declared to be “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Here are a couple of interpretations of the run. 7 ish km’s with shiggy.

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Run 2344 – Sink, Swim or Swallow. The Seamen Run with a Nautical Theme

June 3, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: PMS and Strap On Crampon

Location: Dudley’s Lounge – Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre

9030 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0P5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/McVShzGWB7mhLmK19

RA: Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear
Attendance: 18

The Beginning

It was a confusing posting for the run. Nautical theme? What the heck is that. Not only nautical, but naughtycal! Wear something that is either naughty or nautical. Quite a range. Suggestions for swimming, fishing, floating garb, with a clarification that all would be explained …..later.

Of course, PMS and Strap On Crampon had the look dialed in, courtesy of their hash trip to New York in the recent past. An opportunity to show off their fancy nautical outfits…..

For the rest of us, swimming suit? Water wings? Other water themed clothing? So much stress to find the right outfit for the run. As it turns out, the hares had planned a torrential downpour to coincide with the run, raincoats were in fashion suddenly!

Dudley’s Lounge is associated with the Carriage House Hotel on Macleod Trail SW. They have more than one pub in the hotel, with the Peanuts Pub competing for interest. The pub was found and the group formed inside.

It was time to circle up outside and acquaint ourselves with the moisture preparing to fall from the sky.

PMS takes control and gets the hares in the circle to explain the marks. Huge blue chalk meant clear remarking of washed out chalk marks.

The Trail

The pack was released as the rain began to fall. Off we went in all directions until the true trail was found and followed. Apparently, there was a choice between Upper Deck and Lower Deck. An Eagle/Turkey split was available on trail. Into the streets and alleys of Acadia and Haysboro, the trail meandered as the rain increased in volume and strength.

The pack made choices on Upper Deck vs Lower Deck. Upper deck was configured for the more leisurely runners. A bit of a shorter cut to differentiate the route for the true runners on the trail. Scenic views of the C-Train infrastructure around Heritage Station were part of the trail experience.

The upper deckers stumbled across a pack of walkers, as we consolidated looking for the regroup.

Regroup

The regroup was spotted in a parking lot close to the end of the trail. Dastardly has a fine selection of refreshments available. The group lingered in the rain until it was decided that down down’s would be “inside” at the pub. Hashers were pleased to drink in a warm place.

Off into the warmth of Dudley’s Lounge for the closing ceremonies.

Down Downs

Hump the Shark volunteered Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear to tag team as Religious Advisors. They put together a fine program and delivered to the group. Choir of Snow Blower and Booty Camp. Hump the Shark stood in as Beer wench to prepare the beer for the down downs.