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Run 2359 – Fingers on the Shaft Run – Wentworth SW

August 26, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers

Location: Wentworth Square SW Basketball Courts

49 Wentworth Square SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0E2

https://maps.app.goo.gl/z6sBtTfuonw7CF6i8

RA: Lying Sack of Shit

Attendance: 25

Look what we found on the run!

The Beginning

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.

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 hash

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.

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.

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.

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

The group redeployed to the starting location and set up for a down down circle.

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.

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.

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.

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Run 2356 – Insane Bolt Provides Another Loonie NW Adventure

August 19, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: Insane Bolt

Location: Silver Point Pub & Eatery

5720 Silver Springs Blvd NW #8, Calgary, AB T3B 4N7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jvRt5RAq8zGrnb558

RA: On In

Attendance: 20

Viewpoint on the Run – Cliff Diving Opportunity?

The Beginning

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.

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!

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

On In was the Religious Advisor. He selected a choir of Snow Blower, Camshaft and Blue Balls. A number of crimes were called out.

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!

Back in Calgary for the next run….

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Run 2355 – Pyro Has Plans for the Hash

August 12, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: Pyro

Location: Baker Park – Off Shriners Road NW

https://maps.app.goo.gl/K8JdVTKaHPGEQvGAA

RA: Hump the Shark
Attendance: 22

Trail Might Be this Way!

The Beginning

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.

No shortage of photo opportunities for the photogenic sector of the group. We should use this to promote new membership!

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.

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!

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!

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Run 2354 – On In Selects On In to Set Trail

August 5, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: On In

Location: 67 Glenbrook Pl SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6W4

https://maps.app.goo.gl/G4xTpG8fQ1JPUX1U8

RA: Hump the Shark
Attendance: 13

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.

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 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.

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.

Not all fun and games, there was more trail to be discovered.

Regroup and Down Down’s

The pack made it back to the starting parking lot where refreshments and snacks were available.

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.

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.