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Run 2379 – AP Sets Trail from Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub!

December 30, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Abandoned Pussy

Location: Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub

140 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Y1BydWn9FumJKL48

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 13

Bridge all lit up!

The Beginning

The last run of 2024 and Abandoned Pussy steps up to set trail. Did we say thank you for setting trail? The Christmas and New Years season has many runs to celebrate Boxing Day and New Years day. As such, a regular Monday run in the midst of these special runs can sometimes be a challenge to get excited about.

However, AP setting from downtown will be special. As she lives in one of the most southern neighbourhoods in Calgary, setting downtown involved some travel time.

The weather was turning cold, but Monday was not as cold as Tuesday will be. A small, but interested group showed up and was prepared for a downtown running adventure.

Some of us arrived a bit late and missed the warm up inside. There, just in time to catch the circle forming outside on the patio.

A collection of 13 intrepid hashers were present and AP had some plans for us!

On In performed the Hashmaster duties as those folks are away. On In went through an abbreviated introduction and invited AP into the circle to tell us about the marks.

The Trail

The pack was released to find the marks. A dusting of snow from when the trail was set suggested that some marks would be unreadable. Not to be discouraged, marks on vertical surfaces were still good to go.

As we meandered through the downtown, we cam across the soon to be demolished Olympic Plaza. Much activity with tourists and unhoused folks to keep us on our toes!

There were not a lot of playgrounds on the trail, so we had to fully use what we found.

More sights and sounds of downtown were observed as we made it back over the river.

Having the hare close by meant we avoided making too many mistakes trying to find the regroup. At the top of a parking structure, High Park was were we had set up refreshments for the regroup.

All done with the regroup, back to the bar to get set up for the down down’s.

Down Down’s

We had tables reserved in the back of Bottlescrew Bill’s which served us well.

Hump the Shark was the Religious Advisor and selected Skewbic Hair for a one person choir. Complicated my role as photo guy, so that was outsourced to Mucky Dip!

Let me mirth and merriment begin. Thank the hare, call out a number of offences, hand out hash shit for no particular reason. Bid farewell to a couple of Harrierettes that had some kind of a concert conflict…..unthinkable.

For those who were in the right place at the right time, a round of nachos was provided by our generous hasher who had profited from his gambling hobby that evening.

Down Down’s continued until we were done and declared “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Racked out a significant number of km’s on this one. In the 8-9 km range with lots to take in! Fine trail by AP, the last of 2024. You are welcome to set more trail in 2025. Great way to finish off 2024 runs.

This map suggests that we were all over the place. I suspect the GPS spy satellites had trouble tracking us with the tall buildings all around.

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Run 2378 – Boxing Day Boxer Shorts Run

December 26, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Hardly and Twisty

Location: Hardly and Twisty’s Place NW

104 Bermuda Way NW, Calgary, AB T3K 1G9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kU5GKT5YiJbXwhCM9

RA: Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 14

Boxing Shorts Run on Boxing Day

The Beginning

A tradition in the Calgary Hash is to conduct a Boxing Day Run after Christmas, which hashers adorned with boxer shorts, a box, or other costume to celebrate this special day.

As this is an afternoon run, no headlights required. The group assembled at the Hardly Twisty residence in the NW community of Beddington.

The group of intrepid daytime hashers assembled in the Boxing day finery in anticipation of the run. With Boxer shorts and other box themed costume, the group was ready to run.

Conveniently, hashers Dirty Dancer and Mouthful live across the street from Hardly and Twisty. Not only were they in attendance, but the hash used their driveway for the circle!

In the absence of anyone that looked like a Hash master, Hash mattress or Past-it-master, Booty Camp conducted the circle. She know the correct number for the run and went through the introductions.

Booty Camp introduced the hares and we were given a description of the marks to expect for this run. Circles were replaced by squares The group needed some time to figure out what this meant, but eventually figured out that the squares were in fact boxes.

The hash was released to find the check backs that Hardly had placed at the beginning to destabilize the pack. Eventually, true trail was discovered and followed

The Trail

Beddington is on the side of Nose Hill. As such, there is an overabundance of uphill that was delivered to the group. No getting away from it.

Through the sidewalks, streets alleys and pathways, marks were in abundance.

Eventually, we were delivered to a plateau with a view of the airport. A group photo of those that chose to be part of the running faction.

The hair did not want us to think that the viewpoint was the peak of the run, there was more uphill to be discovered and the distance increased.

Some of the pathway features were quite interesting. Apparently, it is good practice to chain up your buffalo statue to prevent theft.

Rashy Bush was out to set a personal best with her speed and perseverance. How to go from front of the pack to the back of the pack with the discovery of some key check backs.

The walkers provided some evidence of live hares on the trail, plus some interesting Christmas decorations.

Thankfully, it was all downhill to the regroup where beverages and snacks were available.

Beverages and shelter for post run celebrations

The down down’s were conducted in the garage. A good choice instead of making a mess in the kitchen!

The Down Down’s

Skewbic Hair was pre-selected to be the religious advisor for the afternoon. He solicited material from the group and imagined a program for the celebration.

Normally tied up with photo taking for the run, Scoobie offloaded the task to Tighty Whitey for the down down’s.

Too bad we did not get the whole can of beer in the frame..

Scoobie requested that the group think of songs, as a choir was a bit much for the special group. The hares were called up first and we sang them a fine song about the shitty trail.

A number of offences were observed on trail and a series of down down’s were delivered,

The photographer declared that we needed a group photo to share with those that were not able to be here is person. Look at all the fun they missed!

With everything complete, it was time for Scoobie to declare “on the piss” so we could move on to the feasting portion of the day.

The Hardly Twisty’s put on a fine feast of pot luck goodies. Very yummy and tasty. Nothing like a big feast in the afternoon to bulk up for the post Christmas season!

Trail Summary

A challenging trail through the hilly neighbourhoods, lasting somewhere between 5 and 6 kms. Great views and plenty of uphill!

Hash Extra

As you may or may not be aware, the is the location that donated the Christmas tree to the Alberta government MacDougall School this year.

Ask Auntie Frank if he has any idea how this happened……

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Run 2377 – All I Want for Christmas is to Hash

December 23, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Snow Blower and Booty Camp

Location: Evil Corporation Brewing

1220 20 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2T 1M8

https://maps.app.goo.gl/C8eN5T9VF17D5gHQ7

RA: Tighty Whitey

Attendance: 23

View from Scotsman Hill SE

The Beginning

With Christmas close, fitting in a bunch of runs in a row can be challenging. Thankfully, Booty Camp and Snow Blower volunteered to set this trail from a tap room in Ramsey. Evil Corporation Brewing was the start point for the run. We gathered inside in their space age venue and prepared for the run to get started.

The group assembled with a number of visitors who were in town for the Christmas season. This was balanced by a bunch of the regulars that were out of town. In all, we had 23 runners out which was quite a respectable number for this time of year.

A few inside picture of the gathered hashers in the better lighting.

Outside to the parking lot to get this show on the road. In the absence of our Hashmasters (PMS and Insane Bolt), Past-It-Master On In ran the circle.

On In went through the formalities and introduced the visitors and archives to the group. The hares, Booty Camp and Snow Blower were called into the circle to describe the marks that had set for the trail.

The hares point in a vague direction to the Southwest and the pack was released.

The Trail

Off into the streets and sidewalks illuminated with the soft glow of the street lights. We suspected that some hill climbing was going to be part of the run as there was mention of a view point.

Marks were found and followed to the best of our ability.

Yes there was some hill climbing and some long check backs laid out for the pack to enjoy. Eventually, we made it to the view point and spent some time taking it all in!

A display of some of the ultra reflective clothing worn by some. Slippy simply radiates…..

What goes up must come down. What do you think the chances of having a check back at the bottom of the stairs! 100%

Once the sheeple realized that the stairs were a set up, off we went to find more terrain and Christmas lights in the neighbourhood of Ramsey.

Eventually, the regroup was discovered and tasty libations were enjoyed.

From the regroup, the pack made their way back to the Evil Corporation Brewing location.

The Down Down’s

Evil Corporation Brewing had offered us the use of their boardroom as a private room for the group.

Plan B was to go the the open taproom as we had more people than the room could comfortably accommodate.

A bit of a chore to have the single owner/server deal with the group, but eventually beer was delivered to us all and it was time to to get the down down’s underway.

Tightey Whitey volunteered to be the Religious Advisor, and planned to run a Christmas themed business meeting.

A choir was selected and the Christmas song book came out of storage to support the program.

A detailed program was planned and delivered, much to the delight of those receiving down down’s.

After much rejoicing, Tighty Whitey declared us done and “on the piss”

The beer was good and we continued to enjoy the fine company of the group until it was time to leave.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine trail with great views that was close to 5 km’s. Great views and warm weather were a nice touch…..

Hash Extra

As we all know, hashing can be dangerous. One of our valiant hashers, King Shit, had a bit of a mis step resulting in a broken bone in his finger. We wish KS a speedy recovery from his injury.

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Run 2376 – Night Hare before Christmas Run

December 16, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Camshaft, Mmmmmm Lady Fingers and the debut of Bacchanal

Location: Moose’s Beanery and Bar

779 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0A1

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pnadeXA8bb1n81K27

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 22

Lights On!

The Beginning

It is closing in on that Christmas thing. A fine run was set to acknowledge that seasonal event when the days are short, but the Christmas lights are on!

Camshaft volunteered to hare the run with support from Mmmmm Lady Fingers and Bacchanal (debut hare).

The group assembled at Moose’s Beanery and Bar in the North West. Icy conditions meant that cleats were necessary. Christmas costume was encouraged.

Hashers arrived at the pub and congregated in the big room at the back.

Insane Bolt announced that it was time to go outside at form the circle.

Insane Bolt went through the formalities and we welcomed Krusty to the group as he has been absent for some time. The three hares were called in to describe the marks they had made for the trail.

Impossible to show true marks with the icy conditions, so they told us what the marks would look like if they were in chalk.

With the instructions complete, the pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

The pack muddled around to not find the marks at the beginning. Eventually, true trail was discovered and we were off on a Christmas light adventure with extremely icy conditions.

As then there was the Christmas light display that the City hosts.

No electricity spared for this elaborate display

The trail continued through the Confederation golf course until the regroup was discovered.

Regroup with hot chocolate and other suitable beverages

Back to the pub to get warmed up and ready for the down down’s

The Down Down’s

Hashers assembled at the long tables to get their beer and decide what kind of snacks to order. Happy hour all day makes all happy!

Hump the Shark jumped in to do the Religious Advisor duties, and selected a choir of Insane Bolt and Hardly.

Hump the Shark delivered his program with authority and confidence. Many offences were observed or imagined resulting in a lot of down down’s.

Hares – Mmmm Lady Fingers, Bacchanal and Camshaft

Slow Clap with a tale of automotive misfortune

The closing ceremonies now complete, we were declared “on the piss” by Hump the Shark, and proceeded to enjoy the balance of our evening.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

Eventually, we ended up with some 8 km though a variety of established neighbourhoods and observed Christmas lights galore!

Additional Material

Apparently the walkers had a great time as well, as shown by these pictures!

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Run 2375 – Pinball Run from Tighty Whitey

December 9, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Tighty Whitey

Location: Burn Block Social Club

1217B 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/X8GKGVsdz6FxFKSB8

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 27

A run with a Pinball theme

The Beginning

Tighty Whitey succumbed to the guilt of not having set a run in the recent weeks. He cratered and volunteered to take the date of December 9, 2024. His plan was to set the run from Inglewood from a taproom/pub formerly known as the Revival Brewing and Arcade (Revival Brewcade), now know as Burn Block Social Club. A key feature of this establishment is the pinball arcade games.

What kind of hasher does not enjoy ancient pinball games, especially if it is free on Monday night? As such, a run was set to introduce the hash to this new establishment and enjoy the sights and sounds on the Inglewood neighbourhood.

A good turn out with 27 hashers, including archives, new boots and the balance of the group.

The group converged on the taproom/arcade and got ready for the run.

Looks like PMS ran the circle, and introduced the pack to archives (Mermaid, Maple, Cocktail and Not Too Deep), as well as new boots, Just Lena and Just Natalie.

Tighty Whitey was called into the circle to describe the cunning trail he had concocted. Featuring and Eagle and Turkey split (of was that Easy and Tough). Marks were displayed on a wall for all to enjoy.

The hash was released to find the marks to follow through Inglewood and beyond.

The Trail

Down 9th ave SW over the river to what used to be know as Fort Calgary. Great views of the city, zoo lights and other features.

Closer to the zoo, there were plenty of lights to enjoy.

Apparently, some playground action was involved with headlight equipped hashers enjoying themselves immensely.

More pathways leading to the illusive regroup, hidden in plain site near Cold Garden.

After the regroup was completed to everyone’s satisfaction, back to the Burn Block Social Club for the down downs.

The Down Downs

Back to the pub, the group got themselves sorted and prepared for the down downs.

Not Too Deep and Cocktail make an appearance! Long lost hasher!

Settling in for some beer and entertainment

Hump the Shark eventually got his act together to perform the closing ceremonies. A choir of Hot Cheeks and Slow Clap were ready to deliver the songs.

Hump the Shark with a talented choir of Hot Cheeks and Slow Clap

A fine job by Hump the Shark and the group was declared “on the piss”

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A good 5.0 km plus with a significant check back on Memorial drive.

Bonus Content

Scoobie was unfortunately unable to make the run due to a conflicting ski camp and Mount Norquay. Sun, snow and fun. All part of making Scoobie a better skier.

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Run 2374 – Scoobie and Dastardly Explore Lakeview

December 2, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Skewbic Hair and Dastardly

Location: Bella Roma Restaurant and Pub

6449 Crowchild Trail SW #17, Calgary, AB T3E 5R7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/k4KxzTHLKBA2fsc9A

RA: Camshaft

Attendance: 23

Liquor Lots On Top

The Beginning

In a most conniving fashion, the Hash Mattress (PMS) used charm and persuasion to entrap potential hares weeks ago. With the line, “are you able to set trail for us in the future? ” The answer is “yes”, thinking it has been more than a few weeks since I last set trail. Then she delivers a date which is weeks or months ahead in the future. Foolishly I said “OK” and the trap was sprung.

Over the recent weeks the weather had changed from “nice fall” to “full on winter”. When it came to set the trail, it was frosty and snowy. Nevertheless, with the help of Dastardly, a trail was planned and delivered, much to the delight of the hashers that live for this.

The Lakeview neighbourhood has a network of walking pathways which are narrow and disorienting. Perfect for a hash run. In addition, the theme of “make them pay” was observed with many outstanding check backs which the hash discovered, once lead to the best marks to find them.

Surprisingly, the run day was blessed with chinook weather conditions. Warm winds blew in, a feature which we see in Calgary, and the temperatures were above freezing.

The pack assembled in the pub prior to the run. I am sure that they had no idea of what fun was in store for them.

PMS was keeping track of time, and announced that it was time to go out and circle up.

PMS went through the formalities. An archive, Hot Quickie, has rejoined the group after a long absence. Hares were called in and the marks were explained. As the scribe was a hare, he forgot to get photographic evidence of the marks. The flagging was yellow! The pack was released into the planned confusion to start the trail.

The Trail

An abundance of check backs were set at the beginning to destabilize the pack. It seemed that the true trail was elusive until they crossed the street and were rewarded by marks in the alley.

Through the alley to what seemed to be check backs in all directions. The cunning hares had now chosen “cross country” through the deep snow for the pack. There was not much rejoicing.

Some of the features of the Lakeview community include some major roads with associated pedestrian bridges. Sounds like a good plan to acquaint the pack with the sights, sounds and smells of urban exploration.

What every hash needs is an abundance of playgrounds. Thankfully, these were delivered for the group to exercise their playfullness.

It was not time to find more checkbacks before we took the pedestrian bridge back to Lakeview over Glenmore Trail.

Through Lakeview, pack was introduced to the maze of small walkways that go behind the houses.

Apparently, there were hashers that were pressed into community service. Such a shame it was not a beer truck.

More marks, checks and playgrounds before the long alley section that lead back to the regroup.

Through some sort of decision making process, it was decided to do the down down’s outside. It was warm enough and minimizes the use of expensive pub beer.

Down Down’s

Camshaft was pre-conscripted as the Religious Advisor by Hump the Shark. He got his act together as organized the ceremony. Rashy and Stoolie were nominated as choir and we were ready to go.

The program unfolded with a series of acknowledgements, rewards and crimes.

The RA eventually came around to acknowledge the hares for their valiant effort at setting the best trail for those check back enthusiasts. Those that were looking for distance were not disappointed.

Eventually, the RA ran out of material and received a down down for a fine performance and declared the group “on the piss”.

The pack retreated to the Bella Roma to sample their beer and pizza. They looked after us well and we will come back!

Slow Clap and Karate Klit discuss the importance of having good chalk

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

The true trail was 5.3 kms. For those that got sucked into the checkback vortex, the numbers were more like 8.5 km. I did not hear much complaining, but I was not really listening. First map is in miles…

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Monthly Archives: December 2024

Run 2379 – AP Sets Trail from Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub!

The Beginning

The Trail

Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Run 2378 – Boxing Day Boxer Shorts Run

The Beginning

The Trail

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Hash Extra

Run 2377 – All I Want for Christmas is to Hash

The Beginning

The Trail

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Hash Extra

Run 2376 – Night Hare before Christmas Run

The Beginning

The Trail

The Down Down’s

Trail Summary

Additional Material

Run 2374 – Scoobie and Dastardly Explore Lakeview

The Beginning

The Trail

Down Down’s

Trail Summary

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