Run 2482 – Tighty Whitey Gets the Runs

Hares: Tighty Whitey

Location: Fish Creek Park, Marshall Springs, 2300 Fish Creek Blvd SW, Calgary, AB T2Y 0L1

Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BQtW7M4pMLzSR4nN7

RA:  Booty Camp

Attendance: 24

Evidence of Busy Beavers in Fish Creek Provincial Park

The Beginning

Tighty Whitey set trail in late September the from Marshall Springs parking lot of Fish Creek Park. Good maps were necessary to ensure that we knew how to get there, as it was on the South side of Fish Creek with access from Evergreen SW.

Darkness is becoming a thing at this time of year, so headlights were recommended. The group assembled at the start point and basked in the last rays of sunshine prior to the arrival of twilight.

Hashers arriving for the start of the run

The group prepared for the run and waited patiently for the run to start, and formed something that looks like a circle.

Liquor Lots and Booty Camp

Insane Bolt ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.

Insane Bolt thinking prior to acting

The hare was called into the circle to describe the marks for the evening trail.

With the marks described, the pack was released into the wilderness to experience the transition into darkness.

The Trail

Out of the parking lot, we found marks leading to a long downhill descent into the depth of Fish Creek.

Post playground viewpoints. The Fish Creek valley framed by the mountains in the distance.

Viewpoint
Inspirational

Eventually, the parking lot was found and suitable refreshments were enjoyed.

Regroup

Outside down down’s were planned. AS such, many chairs appeared to secure our portion of the parking lot.

The group prepared for the down down’s while enjoying suitable refreshments and marshmellow’s.

The Down Downs

Booty Camp was the Religious Advisor for the evening. She made notes of any transgressions on the run, and prepared to deliver her story!

A choir was selected. Slippy Thong and Insane Bolt stepped up to sing us the songs.

Choir – Slippy Thong and Insane Bolt

First up for down down’s was Skewbic Hair, who was called out for promoting “non hash” events in the circle, by promoting the Ski Calgary Group Halloween Social on October 29 2026.

Scoobie in the dark

Booty Camp then called up a series of offenders to be rewarded with down downs for their behavior.

As the evening program wound down, it was time to find a Religious Advisor for the next week. Thankfully Tighty Whitey accepted the challenge and was rewarded with a down down, and we were declared “on the piss”.

Tighty Whitey – RA for the next run

The group headed out of the Marshall Springs parking lot to find Rip’s Pub in Millrise for the continued celebration.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Quality over quantity. A find trail through the forest in Fish Creek in the twilight heading to darkness. Close to the beavers and the deer, but no one was left behind.

Those that wanted extra distance continued to record progress to the pub while driving.

Those that did the trail had a map that looks something like this one.

Hash Extra

Run 2481 – Yummy Kippers Run and MisManagement Erections

Hares: Hardly and Twisty

Location: Big Al’s Bar & Grill, 1915 31 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2K5

Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4wVAQhVZZxaytzTC8

RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 25

Yummy Kippers (and Erections)

The Beginning

The annual Yummy Kippers run, is a tradition of the Calgary hash. Hardly and Twisty have organized this for a very long time. The run precedes the MisManagement Erections where the group refreshes the management team.

The run was set from Big Al’s Bar & Grill in the neighbourhood of Southview, which is very close to Forest Lawn. This neighbourhood has some history and is undergoing a level of gentrification. Bordering International Avenue, it is quite an eclectic part of town.

The group arrived in the parking lot on this warm evening. The sun was setting as a reminder that we are now in fall and the light in the evening is getting thin.

Insane Bolt called the circle to order, and the group formed something that sort of looked like a circle.

Insane Bolt went through the formalities with announcements and introduction, plus enjoying some yummy fish crackers .

With the munching complete, the hares were called into the circle to describe the marks for the run. The marks are special, as the shape of a fish is prominent.

The pack was released to find the marks, and to catch the last rays of sun as dusk was settling in.

The Run

Out of the parking lot, the pack headed south and found the marks indicating that they were on trail.

Looking for marks
Refreshments found

The refreshments were tasty and the group got busy enjoying the twilight evening outdoors.

A keen hasher observed that were were on Ash Crescent. One letter away from Hash Crescent. Insane Bolt decided this was something that needed to change.

Mission accomplished

Back to the bar, checking out the fancy features of the neighbourhood.

Interesting sign

Back to the bar, the group settled in to ordering food and beer and prepared for the down downs and the Erections.

The Down Downs

As we attempted to get organized, beer was ordered and the beer wenches got busy getting things together. It was finally time to get the down downs started.

Beverages ready to go

Hump the Shark was the Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. He appointed the choir of Swollen Member and Rashy Bush.

The hares were called up for a down down. A fine trail with Yummy Kippurs for snacks.

Here’s to the hares

PMS wanted to show off her matching fashion, so she was invited up for a fashion down down.

Yummy Kippurs fashion show
Down Dow the RA and a volunteer for next week!

With the down downs done, it was time to move onto the next order of business, the Erections of the new MisManagement team for next year.

Erections

A difficult process as the mismanagers are a fickle bunch, who know the rules. Find your replacement of your are doing this for another year.

Insane Bolt ran the erections. A somber introspective exercise which delivered the slate of new MisManagement for 2026-2027 fiscal year.

The result of this exercise is that we have a fresh MisManagement team to lead the hash forward into the next year. Come out to find out what the new team looks like!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine trail of close to 5 km through the wilds of Southview. So close to Dover and Forest Lawn and in the vibe of International Avenue. A fun time was had by both the runners and the walkers.

Hash Extra

Run 2480 – A Southern Soiree

Hares: Hot Cheeks and Swollen Member

Location: Local 403 Pub, 380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE #3133, Calgary, AB T2J 7C3

Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hStMi36gkKdmd8kn7

RA:  Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 23

Shoe Wash in Fish Creek

The Beginning

As we are now past labour day, who knows what the weather will be like. It could be summer or winter, sunny or raining, but the darkness is starting to appear near the end of the run.

Headlights start to become a thing at this time of year, so remember that. Hot Cheeks decided it time to introduce Swollen Member to the art of haring a run. These are skills that he can use in all aspects of his happy life.

After a bit of adjusting the start location, Local 403 Pub in Canyon Meadows SW was selected as the start location. Access to Fish Creek was important for the success of this run.

The group arrived at the pub and prepared for the fine trail that had been planned for them to follow.

It was time to head out to the parking lot circle up. A good turnout of over 20 hashers was encouraging to see.

Swollen Member and Hot Cheeks
Insane Bolt

Insane Bolt ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks.

This is the chalk I used to mark the trail

The pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

Leaving the parking lot, the pack spread out to find the marks for true trail. A few false trails were explored prior to finding the good marks. Apparently, some of the marks were a little thin from the recent rain, making finding the trail a bit more challenging.

Narrow trail
Hashers showing off their best features
Scoobie leading the way through this section of the creek

After enjoying the refreshments and the munchies, the pack headed into the pub to prepare for the down down’s, and some sort of spinning wheel distraction.

The group settled into the pub and figured out that they could get a fantastic deal on a hamburger, with a full pint beer, and the opportunity to spin the wheel, and delay the start of the down downs.

Down Down’s

Eventually, the thrill of the spinning wheel was over. The patient Religious Advisor, Skewbic Hair, now had the attention of the group.

A choir of Tighty Whitey and Scissor Sister was chosen and the program began.

Skewbic Hair RA with choir, Scissor Sister and Tighty Whitey

Tighty Whitey had to excuse himself from choir duties and Hardly was pressed into emergency choir service.

Hardly saves the choir day!

With the down downs complete, the group was declared to be “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

An adventurous trail of some 6 km was enjoyed by the pack. Fine trail set by the veteran Hot Cheeks and the new hare Swollen Member.

Hash Extra

Run 2479 – Labour Day Afternoon Run

Hares: Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Location: Booty Blower Bodega, 2023 17 ave NW

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JoQVRG7NrZmjuXH48

RA:  Insane Bolt

Attendance: 20 (approx.)

Labour Day Classic …. Who Knew?

The Beginning

Already Labour Day! Where has the summer gone? An afternoon run was offered by Booty Camp and Snow Blower to mark this special day. Of note, there is some sort of football game on Labour Day which is important to the football following hashers.

A brilliant bit or organization enabled the hashers and the football hashers to both be happy!

Timing was important. As such, a sharp 2:00 pm run start time was enforced. This might have created a small problem for the 2:05 arrivers, but that was all sorted.

A circle happened on the front lawn of the hosts house, and Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions.

Camshaft running the circle

The hare was called into the circle and the marks were described to the pack.

The marks

The pack was released to find the marks.

The Trail

The pack was rewarded with finding marks as they ventured off on the pathways. They are a couple of key bridges that come into play in the neighbourhood. Marks were present.

The walkers formed a line and played follow the leader as Booty Camp lead them to a secret rendez-vous.

A secret destination was revealed for the regroup. With the football game thing happening, there was a “tailgating” opportunity that was enjoyed by the group.

Someone recently had a birthday!
Tailgating

Post tailgating, the pack was released. Some hung around to go to the football game, while others set off to find the trail back to the start. There was a long trail and a short trail. Both ended up at the same place.

After suitable refreshment, it was back to the house for indoor down down’s.

Nice and warm inside

The group settled down waiting for the down down’s to begin.

Down Down’s

Insane Bolt was able to conduct the down down’s. He got prepared and the beverages were made ready.

Insane Bolt started by selecting a choir. The combined efforts of Princess Monkey Spanker and Abandoned Pussy were chosen to select the songs.

AP checks her body parts while singing a suitable song

The down down’s started with the hares, followed by a selection of other offenders.

With the formal ceremonies complete, the group dispersed. Apparently there was some sort of fast loud airplane thing happening at the football game.

With the fun an frolic complete, the crowd dispersed to pay attention the the football game. This did not end well for the home team….

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of close to 5 km was delivered to the hares. The distraction of the football game added to the enjoyment of the run.

Hash Extra

Someone gets a birthday announcement
Bird watchers humour