We were pleased that Pyro volunteered to set trail for the group. He is know for setting great trails in challenging terrain. The hills of Tuscany and Scenic Acres provide some great views along with elevation changes.
The run started near the intersection of Tuscany Boulevard and Nose Hill Drive NW, in the Home Depot/Tim Horton’s parking lot.
The start location was busy with shoppers and patrons of the recycling bins that were conveniently located nearby. The group filtered in and found a suitable location to have the circle.
Something like a circle
A good turn out of over 30 hashers, including some returnees from last weeks run with Bacchanal doing a great job of recruiting new hashers to the group.
Swollen MemberXXX RayInsane BoltShaakesbeerJust LeanneBooty CampPyroPrincess Monkey SpankerMmmmm Lady FingersLiquor LotsJust SaharKarate KlitJust SarahSlow ClapTwistyBacchanal and Just NatalieLazy CummerJust RoryKrustyJust Ester and Lying Sack of Shit
Camshaft
King Shit with KaiStool StufferHump the SharkOPPSlippy Thong
Dastardly and Hardly
Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions, then the hare was called into the circle to describe the marks.
Camshaft runs the circle
Marks in ChalkMarks in flour
This is an “on” mark, flagging also used!
Pyro pointed a direction and the pack was released.
The Trail
Leaving the parking lot, the pack fanned out to find the marks for true trail. There were some busy street crossing that needed to be navigated prior to finding the wide open spaces.
Runners are offKrusty off with the hash shitStoolie following the marksFollowing the H marks
Canada Olympic Park off in the distance
Indoor Soccer
Early stagesConference with pointingWe have been here beforeFront runners post check backFlour marks this trailTrain inspectionJust Rory figuring it outThrough the fieldJust Leanne leading this bunchJust Sahar enjoying the trailFollowing OPPBunched up on trailUphill trudgeBackyard inspectionA pathway with a view
Just Leanne and OPP
Into the neighbourhoodsPaved trailDown to Tuscany BlvdLL and Just SaharSlow ClapSlippy Thong found us
Posing for a group shot
Regroup vehicle spotted – waiting patiently
With the trail done, the runners waited patiently as the walkers were out for a long walk. Eventually, all was made right as the regroup beverages were available.
With outdoor down down’s, the group created an encampment to rival some of the best unhoused persons installation.
A circle of chairs
The group got set up and waited patiently for the down down’s to begin.
The Down Down’s
Bacchanal volunteered to be the Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. She assembled her program as the beer Meister’s prepared the beverages for down down consumption.
Beg JobThe best of beveragesWe are ready!
Bacchanal called to pack to order, and selected a choir to help with the singing portion of the ceremony.
Your RA – Bacchanal
Bacchanal selected a choir based on matching shirt types. A group of orange started singing themselves a song.
The orange choir
First off, the hare was acknowledged. Pyro set a fine trail for all to enjoy.
Pyro – the hare
King Shit and KaiNew Boots – Just Natalie and Just EsterLazy Cummer and OPPJust LeanneLiquor Lots and PoppiLast to return – Mmmmm Lady FingersDual birthday girls – Just Sarah and Littlest Hoe (and Mookie)Slippy Thong – Found on trailNaming: Just Rory is now Resident AssholeHash shit – new ownerHow does this look?Bacchanal finishing up, RA for next week!RA for next week is Scoobie!
The group were declared “on the piss” and retired to Nottingham’s Pub for debriefing.
Nottingham’s Debrief
Need more free popcorn
Scribed by Skewbic Hair!
Trail Summary
A fine trail close to 5 km’s for the runners, with great views and elevation changes.
Hash Extra
Ball Strangler Chair, guarded by Resident AssholeNice evening for a run!
Bacchanal has been absent from the hash for an extended period. As fait would have it, she is now “back” and eager to set a trail. Teamed up with Lazy Cummer, this dynamic duo were enthusiastic to set trail in the Bridgeland/Renfrew communities in the NE.
The Courtyard Pub was selected as the nominal starting location. Hash friendly and able to host us.
The Courtyard Pub on Edmonton Trail NE
In addition, Bacchanal has been recruiting and we were swarmed with new runners that she coerced to join us. Quite an accomplishment as we had almost 40 people present at the run start.
The actual starting point was a couple of blocks away from the pub. The hares provided explicit details for those that could follow instructions.
The group assembled at a location with a great view of the city, and prepared for the running experience.
Run Start Location
Camshaft made an effort to get the group to form something that looked like a circle.
Swollen MemberPyroHump the SharkMr. PeeeeeNutShakesbeerStool StufferNot CheeksRashy BushMmmmmm Lady Fingers and Littlest HoeSlow ClapJust HelenJust ScottJust RyanJust AlecJust SaharJust VerdeepJust 4Sarah and Just DavidJust RoryJust CamJust Colum and PiliLiquor LotsJust Leanne and PMSSkewbic HairLying Sack of ShitKarate KlitOPP and Just JoshLazy CummerSnevil
Bacchanal
Camshaft ran the circle and went through the announcement and introductions. With some 14 new boots, a lot of new names were revealed! Hope to link the names with the circle photo’s.
Camshaft runs the circle
The hares were called in to describe the marks they had set for the pack to follow.
Big group!We have marks!
Big chalk marks!
The hares described the marks and the use of flagging to mark the trail. The pack was released to find the true trail!
The Trail
Off the pack went, initially finding the check backs that had been set. Eventually, true trail was found and all was good!
Looking for marksOver here?Good view
Off to find the marks and the playgrounds. Confusing start but great views were part of the run experience.
Stoolie on to sometingBacchanal finds an alleyDisturbing the lawn bowling crowdFinally a park!Playing done – find marksLSOS explores this trailWhere to from here?I like this viewLions guarding the citySelfie timeAlong the pathwayCareful crossing the busy streetOver the bridgeAggressive pushingCommunity touchesBacchanal trying to flyStoolie looking for a signA park is close byLike the roller slideA quiet momentFun but….Makes my teeth chatterMore alleys to exploreLooks like a way up!Steps are a thing in this neighbourhoodDog assisted hill climbingI need a restAre we having fun yet?Yes we are
Great spot for a picture
Down the stairsHardly following the pack
Bacchanal and the new boot display appropriate park behavior
This looks like funCheck out the bottom of my shoeHow fast does this spin?Taking over the parkBacchanal finds a cell phone alternativeCalling Uber EatsBe here soon!Monkeying aroundSkewbic testing this outSwinging coupleIn unison!Snevil hereThen here!Tree lined streetsSuspect some uphill is comingStairs or pathway?Traffic circle with Bacchanal finishing a lapNice rubber groundAll goodLife is in balanceWhere to next?This slide is bigger than it looksShort ride slideRashy Bush demonstrating how to use this Littlest Hoe done with this playgroundA good stignA better sign!
Some good marks to show us that we were at the end of the trail. Outdoor down down’s in the park for a big group. This took some work to set up and run!
We have the benh!Diligent preparation
Taking over the park
Jelly doughnut dayPuppies enjoying the trailWhat are these down down’s we are waiting for?
The Down Down’s
With Hump the Shark as the Religious Advisor (RA), he gathered the stories that he would base his end of run performance. Dastardly and Lazy Cummer prepared the beverages and the stage was set.
RA – Hump the Shark
Choir – Mr. PeeeeeNut and Skewbic Hair
Call in the hares and give them a down down for an epic trail!
We set a fine trailYou are welcome!
Pinky in the appropriate location
Many other offences were observed on trail. Hump the Shark had quite a list!
Our collection of New Boots! Hope to see them back.LSOS call out for fashion offence. Impersonating the RA
LSOS done
Karate KlitKK doneJust LeanneSlow ClapNewNewPreviously hashed wit usNew Boot down downMmmmm Lady FingersKing ShitPrincess Monkey SpankerPyroSwollen MemberSnevil
Down down’s for this group!
Another extended group down down!
Snevil agreed to be the RA for next week, and we were then declared “on the piss”.
After the run, the group retired to the Courtyard Pub for food and refreshments, as well as to be part of the great Hash Kilt raffle, organized by Hot Cheeks.
Trail Summary
This trail was great with lots of variety, views, stairs, up and down, and abundant playgrounds.
Hash Extra
The poster created for this run, plus some additional pictures
Liquor Lots and OPP stepped up to host the hash run. They chose to set trail at Bowmont Park, a fine wilderness area with some challenging trail in the area.
The weather offered some challenges as we have had more rain than you can imagine. A fine recipe for mud and puddles! Liquor Lots and OPP spent a wet day setting trail for us to enjoy.
The trail start was at the Dale Hodges Park NW. We arrived in the rain and thankfully Dastardly had some antifreeze to ward off the chill and the damp.
Just what we need.
The group assembled and dressed in their finest rain repellant clothing.
Insane Bolt ran to the run start from his house, showing a high level of over achievement. Camshaft requested that we form a circle to prepare for the run start.
Mmmmm Lady FingersTwistyHardlyStool StufferKing shitPyroRashy BushCamshaftInsane BoltLiquor Lots and Booty CampMmmmm Ladyfingers photobombing Strap On Crampon and Slow ClapDastardlyPMSSwollen MemberLazy CummerLiquor LotsDaisy DukeOPPLying Sack of Shit
Camshaft ran the circle and we quickly went through the abbreviated formalities. Standing around in the rain was no fun.
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks they had set for the trail.
It is wet and rainingFlagging looks like thisMarks, if they exist, are like this
The pack was released and headed off to look for marks.
The Trail
Off out of the parking lot, we found marks along the bike path leading to Bowmont Park.
Pick a pathUphillSingle file?Looks like down to me
Thankfully, the uphill slippery path was a false trail. Now we have muddy shoes and would really appreciate a show wash!
Finally some clear waterWet feet achieved!Looks like we are going inSinging in the rainClean shoes!Following trailOn trailSome puddles presentToward the Nautilus PondInsane Bolt finds another false trailStrap On Crampon indicating that she is having tons of funBow River viewWilderness setting
High river!
Paved trailCity artLL ensuring we are on trailRefuge from the rain
Many happy hashers enjoying suitable refreshments
After finishing the tasty beverages, the group headed off to Leopold’s Pub in Bowness for the down downs. Dry clothes were a good thing to bring with you for post run enjoyment.
The pub was packed, but the group managed to squeeze in and find just enough room.
The group settled in to take in the ambience and prepare for the down down’s.
The Down Down’s
Lying Sack of Shit volunteered to be the Religious Advisor. In the absence of Hump the Shark, who volunteered last week, LSOS saved the day! He prepared his material and came up with a program.
LSOS mentally preparing for RA dutiesDown Down’s ready
With the tight quarters, and being in a busy place, we adjusted the delivery of the down down’s to make them work. Self choiring was a feature.
OPP and Liquor Lots set a fine trailStrap On gets a down down!PMSSlow Clap
A group down down….walkers rule!
LSOS recognizes PMSPMS is happy!Some hashers get a down down!Swollen Member and Mmmmm Lady FingersSlow Clap and LL
Through the confusion, and all down down’s handed out, Lying Sack of Shit declared the group to be “on the piss”. A fine RA performance under challenging conditions.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
Close to 5 km’s of rain soaked adventure. Views of the high river which may continue to make the trail even wetter. A great run in an interesting area.
Flood barriers on Memorial Drive NW
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
