We were pleased that Pyro stepped up the hare another trail in August. Starting from the parking lot of the 12 Mile Coolee Natural Area, providing great access to the hills and pathways close by.
The evening of the run was cool and smokey. A group of intrepid hashers showed up for the entertainment that Pyro had prepared.
Extensive pathway networkSmokey sun
The pack found a place to park and mingled before the circle was called.
A cluster of hashers – aggregated by AI
Pyro thinking about all the fun the hasher were about to haveNot the warmest evening in August
Looks like Hardly ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions. Mr. PeeeeeNut tried to be in all the hasher photo’s, using his best photobombing tactics. AI fixed that problem…..
Hardly invited the hare into the circle to describe the marks for the trail.
Hare to the circle pleaseYou know the drill. The marks are what you expect.
With the marks described, the pack was released to find the trail.
The Trail
The trail started off to the east, across Stoney Trail in the the Scenic Acres neighbourhood. Following trail, sidewalks and streets the trail unfolded.
Across the streetThis way or that way?
Lazy Cummer finds a big bridge, and that orange thing in the sky is the sun
Pyro kept an eye on progress to ensure that no one got left behind,
Pyro on top of things
Into the natural area, the trail headed off into the wilderness. Downhill to start then uphill to return.
Hashers spotted…. a collection of walkersLazy CummerUphill stretchShakesbeerStool StufferOPP
Scissor Sister being chased by Rashy Bush
How we like uphill!
Hardly has thisNo one lost that I know of!
Hump the Shark solving the world’s problems
Finishing off, I can hear the refreshments calling!
The regroup vehicle was found and there was much rejoicing.
Regroup found!
The group got set up for outdoor down down’s. Settling in waiting for things to happen!
Why are we waiting!Happy dogs!Can Crusher before
Can Crusher – disappeared
Eventually, things were organized enough to have the down down’s.
The Down Down’s
According to last weeks notes, Lazy Cummer was intended to be the Religious Advisor. However, it appears that Hump the Shark ran the program. I am sure that Lazy Cummer will have his chance in the future.
Hump the Shark imagined the crimes, stories and offences that deserved a down down. Starting with the hare, who , once again, set a fine trail for the hash to follow!
Pyro – hareDown Down!
A series of infractions and observations were duly rewarded with down down’s.
KK – DFLScissor Sister – likes sharing her cornLiquor Lots – Many thistles to enjoyTwisty – Zoo experienceAP – positive parentingHardly and Tighty Whitey – tattling on the RA to the RAOPP – even though the run was close to home, she was lateStoolie and Rashy – recovering from music festivalsKing Shit Blue Balls – for no particular reasonShakesbeer – new eyes find the trailDastardly – brought beers and shooters…. and took the pictures
Down down the RA’s – Hump the Shark and next week Twisty
With the down down’s completed, the pack continued to socialize and perhaps head to the Last Straw Ale House for a debrief.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
Close to 5 km’s of great trail set by Pyro was enjoyed by the pack.
Hash Extra
Unfortunately, the scribe was not physically present at the run. Thank you Elon for Starlink that allowed me to create this write up remotely
You know you will have an entertaining trail with Abandoned Pussy as the Hare. She knows the intricacies of the pathway network in Fish Creek and knows what hashers like.
Voltier’s Flats at the foot of Elbow Drive was the starting location. In addition they have picnic areas suitable for the down down cerimonies.
The group arrived to find parking and prepare for the run. The weather was good and we had some out of town visitors.
Apparently the scribe and Religious Advisor were late to the circle, so he had to rely on the kindness of others for the photos of the opening circle.
Picture this full of hashers – the down down location dream
On InHardlyLiquor LotsVisitors – Ure in Trouble and Mother FlockerTwistyScissor SisterAll Hands on DickLying Sack of Shit and Boob CheckVa JJ with offspringLazy CummerShakesbeerSir Pukes-AlotRashy BushStool StufferSticky LipsSacha?Visitor – PillsburyPull My WoodyKrustyBlue BallsKing Shit and Kai
Someone went through the introductions and announcements prior to calling the hare into the circle.
AP and Shakesbeer – AP is the hare
These are the marks
AP was called into the circle and explained the marks to the pack. With all explained, the pack was released to find the trail.
The Trail
The pack followed marks up hill to the neighbourhood of Canyon Meadows. Obviously, some uphill elevation gain to enjoy the pathways that await at the top of the hill.
Top of this hillStreets, sidewalks and pathwaysBridge over a small shoe washLet’s stand around and wait for someone else to find trailEither way?Boob Check following the packWe love playgrounds
How much fun is this?
LL assisted by Lazy CummerShakesbeer finds a place to playAll Hands knows we are heading for wetnessFollow the pack. I can hear the water from here!LL takes the plunge
See…. there were marks
AHOD enjoying the cool running streamA bit slippery when wetTentative crossingOn pathwayLiquor LotsHardly and Lazy CummerAll Hand on Dick (AHOD)ShakesbeerSkewbic HairStool StufferPillsbury cools offPathwayCheckScissor Sister and Shakesbeer
LL and Lazy Cummer
A good sign
The pack found the regroup vehicle and decided, much to chagrin of the hare, that down down’s would not be at the picnic tables, but rather in the parking lot. Apparently the exertion of moving the cooler was overwhelming for some.
Parking lot down down’s
The group sorted out their chairs and beverages, and relaxed in anticipation of the start of the down down’s.
Stoolie and LLSir Pukes-AlotKS and ShakesbeerSticky LipsKrustyOn In – Hash Cash
Best trail ever says AP
Why are we waiting? Apparently a couple of Harriettes were missing. Choosing to avoid the creek crossing, a long and convoluted route back to the start was required. So both Boob Check and Ure-in-Trouble were DFL, causing a delay in the starting of the down down’s.
Found HarriettesLook how dry our shoes are!
With the group assembled, it was time for the down down’s to commence.
Down Down’s
Skewbic Hair was the Religious Advisor for the evening. Arriving late to the circle, he ad to catch up to the pack and rely on other for some tales.
With the beverages prepared by the beer meister, time to get this show on the road.
Skewbic Hair ready to go!
Firstly, a choir was selected. Sticky Lips and Shakesbeer were delighted to be selected and sang themselves a song.
Choir – Sticky Lips and Shakesbeer
Hare – Abandoned PussyEdmonton visitors – Ure-in-TroubleSticky Lips and Pull by Woody – BC refugeesScissor Sister – new to the hashAlso…. photographer as Scoobie is busy being RALL – first in the creekHardly – shoe wash testerLSOS protecting Sir Pukes-Alot from the Fish Creek dragonDragon sortedVisitor Pillsbury – Calgary hashing history currently in Kuala LumpurBoob Check exploring her dragon personalityLost Harriettes
Our antics attracted the interest of some unsuspecting mountain biking people. Have a beer and consider joining the group!
Unsuspecting mountain bikers – down down!
Then we had to controversial shunning of the down down location that the hare was expecting. A Hat Shit transfer opportunity from King Shit to On In.
King Shit and On In On In likes is new Hat Shit
Now, time to find an RA for next week. With some level of cajoling, Lazy Cummer is up to the task. As such, it was time to down down the RA and next weeks RA.
Down Down for the RASelfie
Down down for the RA, this week and next!
With all done, the pack was declared “on the piss”. A nice evening to hand around and continue to enjoy the parkin lot ambiance.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of some 6 km combining both neighbourhoods and Fish Creek. The creek was quite delightful!
Hash Extra
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
