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Run 2397 – A Big Erection Run for Hump the Shark

April 28, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Hump the Shark

Location: Bow River Ball Diamond

135 Douglas Park Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 2M5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6wj1Pbp8HDNjZyj9

RA: Hardly

Attendance: 20

Beaver Hunt

The Beginning

We were pleased that Hump the Shark volunteered to set trail for this late April run. Lots of daylight, warm temperatures, no bugs yet, and plenty of trail to explore. There was some sort of an election happening on the day, but we were not going to let that get in the way of an epic hash run.

We have not run from the Douglasdale neighbourhood in the South East in a long time (if ever). As such, any trail set down there would be a new adventure.

Proximity to the Bow River suggested some shiggy opportunities may be available. Who knows what type of wildlife you would find!

The map provided was to the front gate of a baseball park, with two baseball diamonds and a full load of baseball people and there cars! Parking was at a premium, and some creativity was necessary to accommodate the hashers.

The group gathered near the pathway by the Bow River, out of the way of the baseball crowds!

With no real location focus, the pack assembled into something looking like a circle to prepare for the instructions from the hare.

An enthusiastic group assembled with a visitor from Edmonton!

Princess Monkey Spanker called the circle to order and went through the formalities. We had a visitor from Edmonton, Copsucker, who arranged her travel plans to accommodate the run.

The hare was called into the circle to described the marks. In the absence of natural marking surfaces, Hump the Shark used to dirt to outline some faint renditions of what the marks might look like.

There was an Eagle/Turkey split which the hare neglected to tell us about. Being a smart bunch, we were able to muddle through the Eagle (Easy), Turkey (Tough) conundrum on the fly.

The pack was released and the early false trails were discovered in an attempt to find true trail.

The Trail

A false trail from the beginning was a nice touch. Marks leading into the river were a rouse. Do not get sucked in!

Over the bridge was the good way. From that, some marks were discovered leading us to the true trail.

We realized that the paved trail was not where we were going. After exhaustive searching and some hints from the hare, we were presented with a beaver dam crossing opportunity!

Off through the brush to stumble upon the Eagle/Turkey split!

Back side of the tree – good hiding place for a mark!

Over the bridge, the Eagle hashers were rewarded with a legitimate washroom, which proved to be a popular feature with some members of the group.

Back over the bridge to find the Turkey trail on the East side of the Bow River.

Through the maze of pathways and sidewalks, eventually the regroup location was found.

Those that had chairs got set up for the down down ceremonies.

The Down Down’s

The beverages were prepared and our Religious Advisor, Hardly, prepared his notes for the down down’s.

A choir was selected. Apparently Hump the Shark and Booty Camp were selected. Double duty for our hare, Hump the Shark.

Eventually, were all done and just had to enjoy the sunset.

The keeners retired to the Penny Black Pub, close by. Unfortunately, no evidence of photo’s.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

The Trail

A fine trail of somewhere between 5 and 6 km’s. Great terrain for future runs! Great shiggy opportunities.

Hash Extra

A number of photographs were taken to document the evening’s activities. Here are some!

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Run 2396 – Cheeky and Evil: All in One Run!

April 21, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Hot Cheeks and See No Evil

Location: The Dirty Duck Pub

1336 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aeJHbbmYaURYYNsh6

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 26

Art or Streetlighting?

The Beginning

Hot Cheeks and Snevil volunteered to set trail for this fine April date. Now that we have daylight throughout the run, we can focus on making the trail longer and harder!

Apparently, the Dirty Duck Pub in Inglewood SE was the back up plan. Plan A was for a pub near Mount Royal, but declined to host a big group, so Dirty Duck it was!

The group arrived once they figured out where to park, and huddled in the confined spaces of the pub. A good turnout of intrepid hashers including archives and visitors!

The group was summoned “out the backdoor” to circle up in the rear parking lot.

Out the back door and into the rear parking lot

Insane Bolt was charged with running the circle as we got organized and prepared.

Insane Bolt called the visitors and archives into the circle and went through the introductions and announcements.

Now it was time for the hares to tell us what they had in store. Given the muddy condition of the parking lot, an available dumpster was called in to accept the markings.

With the trail described, the hares indicated a direction and the hash was released.

The Trail

From the back alley the pack dispersed to find the marks and the true trail.

Off to the East Village to check out the high density housing and see what other sights and sounds we could take in.

Now we near the construction site where the shrine to hockey is being constructed. The picture look impressive, but the hole needs more time before it is a thing.

The pack was distracted by a new park. Apparently, it seemed like a good idea to recreate the birthing of Bacchanal using the available playground equipment. It took many hands to recreate the event!

How much fun can we have with this shape?

With the birthing event completed, off to the eagle/turkey split in the trail. How long and hard would you like it this time?

The marks and the motivation to follow true trail started to dwindle. From the two layer park, the trail became a “dead reckoning” to where the regroup vehicle was spotted earlier in the run. With the tracks and other neighbourhood obstacles, both good and bad choices were made, but the regroup was eventually found.

Apparently, some of the hashers needed more distance to achieve their desired distance numbers. Others were pleased with the trail treasures that had been discovered and collected!

After suitable refreshments at the regroup, the pack reconvened back at the pub to prepare for the down down’s.

Hump the Shark prepared for the down down ceremonies.

Down Down’s

With no volunteers for Religious Advisor, Hump the Shark jumped in to organize and perform the down down’s. As Hump made notes and gathered his thoughts , it was now time to deliver the program.

Hump the Shark had a plan for the choir. He selected Beer in the Rear, Slow Clap and Skewbic Hair as choir. After the down down for the choir, he then designated Slow Clap as photographer so Skewbic Hair could focus on choir duties!

With the scene set, it was now time to recognize and honour the events of the trail.

After all was complete, Hump the Shark declared us to be “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair!

Trail Summary

The trail was between 7 and 9 km’s, depending on your Eagle vs Turkey leanings. A fine trail showcasing the views of Inglewood and the East Village.

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Run 2395 – Bacchanal and King Shit Set Trail

April 14, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Bacchanal and King Shit

Location: Citizen Brewing Company

227 35 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2K5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JPGAtXgCaRH1VzDk8

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 27

Multiple Hash Holds On This Fine Trail!

The Beginning

With spring in the air, King Shit and Bacchanal volunteered to set trail on this mid April day. The weather was good and the hares had planned a multi stop adventure to celebrate the day. The start point was Citizen Brewing Company, a location familiar to the group. As this was a A to B run. the down downs were at a local pub called Offside Pub and Eatery. Some chose to park in between the A and the B.

The pack assembled at Citizen Brewing, some enjoying a pre run refreshment.

Of interest, is that Citizen is next door to Pyro’s secret training centre. We now know how Pyro keeps in good shape!

PMS stepped in and sent us across the street to the customer parking lot to circle up. We had visitors, birthdays and a new boot, plus numerous versions of the hash shit available for distribution.

PMS called the hares into the circle to describe the marks. Bacchanal declared this to be a special day on the calendar, Cake and Cunnilingus Day (C&C Day) and that special treats would be available at the hash hold.

Bacchanal and King Shit give us a pep talk

Including viewpoint (VP) and trail treasures (TT)

There were multiple hash holds on the run promising some interesting experiences! As well, there was talk of five playgrounds for your playing pleasure.

We were directed to the first marks and the pack was released.

The Trail

Up the hill following marks that lead to a false trail. Around in circles through the alleys to eventually find true trail.

Shakesbeer with a trail treasure and a viewpoint

After taking in the view and inspecting the trail treasures, the pack was off to find a playground.

Playground 1 achieved – let the playing begin!

Off to find more trail and what lies beyond. Where are these hash holds that were promised!

The first hash hold was discovered. With cake and jello shots celebrating the days theme, Cake and Cunnilingus.

With our cake and jello treats done, off to find more trail, parks, and the next hash hold!

Slippy sizes us the climbing opportunity

Some neighbourhood features were discovered!

Hump the Shark discovered a trail treasure that made him very happy!

Hump would like to take this in for a tune up!

Another playground was found. Much playing happened.

Off we go to find more trail and playgrounds! How long is this trail anyway?

Thankfully, this last park was convenient to the regroup.

Off to the Offside Pub for the down down’s. Conveniently located near the regroup!

The group settled in and ordered drinks and snacks anticipating the start of the down down’s

The Down Down’s

The Offside was a bit crowded but they had what we needed. Hump the Shark assembled his material for the closing ceremonies. Down down beer was poured and Hump was ready to begin!

A choir was chosen and Stool Stuffer and Karate Klit sang themselves a song!

With the down down’s done, Hump the Shark declared us to be “on the piss”.

The group continued on with their mirth and merriment after a find set of down down’s.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The run was somewhere between 7 and 8 km’s. Not counting the long walk back to where the cars were parked. A fine trail with fun hash holds!

Hash Extra

Many photo’s were taken and shared for this run. Here are some to add to the experience!

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Run 2394 – Pyro Lights It Up

April 7, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Pyro

Location: Stonewall Pub NW Ranchlands

735 Ranchlands Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2C5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pNAJZkP7Mzx4XGS68

RA: Camshaft

Attendance: 18

Spring is in the Air!

The Beginning

Pyro volunteered to set trail in Ranchlands NW. We have ran from the Stonewall Pub in the past, and have experienced the trails and forests of this neighbourhood. Pyro has lots of experience but admitted that he found new terrain in the scouting that he was pleased to include in the run.

The pack assembled in the pub until it was time to circle up outside.

There was a parking lot at the rear of the strip mall, well suited for a circle to form. Insane bolt ran the circle.

The formalities of announcements and introductions proceeded. No unusual business except for the announcement that our next Mismanagement meeting will happen on Tuesday at the Elephant and Castle Pub.

The group figured out how to make a circle and prepared for the adventure that would unfold courtesy of Pyro.

Insane Bolt summoned the hare into the centre of the circle who proceeded to describe the marks.

The pack was released and dispersed to find the trail.

The Trail

Out of the parking lot, marks were found and the pack was afoot. Large H’s on the sidewalk were found and followed. The sound of “On On” resonated through the neighbourhood.

Nature was present with spring flowers and other evidence of spring being present.

Eventually, we found the marks that led us to the regroup beer.

It was decided that the down down’s would be outside. Weather was good and we could splash out more down down beer.

The Down Down’s

Camshaft was the Religious Advisor for the evening. He scratched down some digital notes on his phone and collected stories from the group. Eventually, it was show time and the ceremonies started!