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Run 2430 – Grey Cup Run

Hares: Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Booty Blower Bodega

2023 17 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0S7

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RA:  Tighty Whitey and Stool Stuffer

Attendance: 26

The Grey Cup – A Canadian Football Tradition

The Beginning

We have great hopes that the Canadian Football League will continue to function, and we support their endeavours. As this event is shortly after the MisManagement turnover, remembering that it a thing that we do and is a numbered run can be challenging!

We were pleased that Booty Camp and Snow Blower remembered and volunteered to hot this afternoon run. This is a special event with an afternoon run followed by a hosted feast and finally some sort of football game.

The game was in Winnipeg this year, and featured the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and the Montreal Alouettes. Absent from the roster was the local Calgary Stampeders football team. They, unfortunately, did not make it through the selection process. Hopes for next year!

The weather was surprisingly pleasant for mid November afternoon with sunny above zero temperatures and no snow. As such, setting trail and following marks were not as much of a problem that they could be at this time of year.

The group converged on the starting location and gathered inside in anticipation for the run start.

The hostess takes stock of the home invasion

Given sufficient time to all to arrive, the group was called outside to circle up on the front lawn.

Roaring Nancy with this Irish speaking supporters

Camshaft called the circle to order and we went through the announcements and introductions.

The hare was called into the middle of the circle. Booty Camp made the marks and described their meaning. Snow Blower sends his regrets for not being their personally. Apparently an out of town commitment precluded his attendance in person, but he was instrumental in setting the trail.

Here are the marks. Should be easy to find trail!

Booty Camp pointed in the direction of the run start and the pack was released.

The Trail

Off into the neighbourhood to find the marks. On On was called and the runners dispersed. The walkers received instruction on which way to go and we were all off!

As we meandered through the leafy neighbourhood of Briar Park, we came upon our local shrine to the sport of football.

We chose to take a group shot of the walkers so we could remember what a great time we were having!

A strong turn out from the walkers

Over the bridge across Crowchild Trail and back to the neighbourhood.

Scoobie considers a scooter trip. This has not ended well for others!

As we continued through the neighbourhood, we came upon the regroup vehicle and there was much rejoicing.

Apparently, some were wearing the colours of their preferred team. Here is the evidence!

The group enjoyed the regroup until it was time to head back to the run start to prepare for both the down down’s and the football game.

The Down Down’s

Inside the warmth of the inside, the group enjoyed snacks and refreshments. Much mingling and chatting in preparation for the closing ceremonies, feast and football game.

Tighty Whitey and Stool Stuffer were the tag team Religious Advisors. The refreshments were prepared to our beer wench, Liquor Lots (Sicker Lots).

Stool Stuffer and Tighty Whitey ready to go

Stool Stuffer and Tighty Whitey appointed a choir of Slippy Thong, and Mmmmm Lady Fingers

Choir – sing yourselves a song

The program started with a series of down down’s honouring the hare, and other various and sundry offences. A high contingent of sexual offences were called out!

With all done, we gave the RA’s a down down and we on the piss.

Much food and yummy things were enjoyed in anticipation of the big game. Lets see how this will end up!

How we like the Grey Cup!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Apparently the runners endured something close to 7 km. The walkers trail was close to 4 km’s. A great trail for the Grey Cup Run.