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Run 2379 – AP Sets Trail from Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub!

Hares:   Abandoned Pussy

Location: Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub

140 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A3

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RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 13

Bridge all lit up!

The Beginning

The last run of 2024 and Abandoned Pussy steps up to set trail. Did we say thank you for setting trail? The Christmas and New Years season has many runs to celebrate Boxing Day and New Years day. As such, a regular Monday run in the midst of these special runs can sometimes be a challenge to get excited about.

However, AP setting from downtown will be special. As she lives in one of the most southern neighbourhoods in Calgary, setting downtown involved some travel time.

The weather was turning cold, but Monday was not as cold as Tuesday will be. A small, but interested group showed up and was prepared for a downtown running adventure.

Some of us arrived a bit late and missed the warm up inside. There, just in time to catch the circle forming outside on the patio.

A collection of 13 intrepid hashers were present and AP had some plans for us!

On In performed the Hashmaster duties as those folks are away. On In went through an abbreviated introduction and invited AP into the circle to tell us about the marks.

On In runs the circle!

The Trail

The pack was released to find the marks. A dusting of snow from when the trail was set suggested that some marks would be unreadable. Not to be discouraged, marks on vertical surfaces were still good to go.

As we meandered through the downtown, we cam across the soon to be demolished Olympic Plaza. Much activity with tourists and unhoused folks to keep us on our toes!

Olympic Plaza – on the way out!
Art Shot

There were not a lot of playgrounds on the trail, so we had to fully use what we found.

More sights and sounds of downtown were observed as we made it back over the river.

Head? Who said head?

Having the hare close by meant we avoided making too many mistakes trying to find the regroup. At the top of a parking structure, High Park was were we had set up refreshments for the regroup.

Mmmm Lady Fingers inspired selfie!

All done with the regroup, back to the bar to get set up for the down down’s.

Down Down’s

We had tables reserved in the back of Bottlescrew Bill’s which served us well.

Ready for beer and food. Down Down’s to follow!
Are we not important?

Hump the Shark was the Religious Advisor and selected Skewbic Hair for a one person choir. Complicated my role as photo guy, so that was outsourced to Mucky Dip!

Let me mirth and merriment begin. Thank the hare, call out a number of offences, hand out hash shit for no particular reason. Bid farewell to a couple of Harrierettes that had some kind of a concert conflict…..unthinkable.

For those who were in the right place at the right time, a round of nachos was provided by our generous hasher who had profited from his gambling hobby that evening.

Down Down’s continued until we were done and declared “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Racked out a significant number of km’s on this one. In the 8-9 km range with lots to take in! Fine trail by AP, the last of 2024. You are welcome to set more trail in 2025. Great way to finish off 2024 runs.

This map suggests that we were all over the place. I suspect the GPS spy satellites had trouble tracking us with the tall buildings all around.

Run 2334 – Abandoned Humper

Hares:  Hump the Shark
Location:  Pizza Bob’s Classic Pie – Thin Crust Pizza

2610 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3S5
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RA: Abandoned Pussy
Attendance: 20

Hump the Shark relieves Abandoned Pussy

The Beginning

Last week was shorts weather. This week was cold and snowy. AP was in line for haring, but had to defer to Hump the Shark to fulfill her obligation. As such, Hump the Shark accepted the challenge, and trail was laid. As a reward, Abandoned Pussy was volunteered to be the Religious Advisor. She has these skills and all were happy.

The group assembled in the bar, keeping warm until called outside. With some international types coming back to the cold climate to appreciate the vacations they had recently completed.

Small hashers were out in abundance as well. Great expectations of playground time could be sensed. The parking lot at Pizza Bobs quickly filled up with those hashers that knew how to park well.

On-In mustered the group to outside where the circle formed at the end of the parking lot.

The Trail

The pack was released to find the marks. Orange flagging was part of the marking scheme. One flag for on. No checks or check backs in flagging. The runners headed west to the first marks.

The walkers were told to keep themselves entertained for an appropriate time for a 6 km run. The walkers headed down Parkdale Boulevard to find some suitable terrain for their walk.

This looks like a good direction

Happy park time was had be the little people. The parents complained about being cold and wanted to move on.

Apparently the runners were entertained by a hill climb and a special parkade feature in the hospital. Evidently, what goes up must come down. No complaints were heard from the runners, suggesting that they had a fine time with some quality park time as well.

Not to be outdone, the walkers took in some of the special scenes and attractions of the Parkdale neighbourhood prior to finding the regroup.

The Regroup

As the walkers group was a bit fragmented, and no extra key fobs were delivered, some had the experience of freezing on the sidewalk beside the locked regroup vehicle. Others followed the Beer Meister to the regroup vehicle. The refreshments were not as cold as the outside temperature. Quick work was done prior the seeking the warmth of Pizza Bobs.

Happy regroup walkers!

The Ending

Pizza Bobs was warm and inviting. The group filed in to appreciate the central heating. Good food and beer were available for the appreciative patrons.

The Down Downs

Abandoned Pussy was Religious Advisor for the evening. She had a cunning plan to make sure that everybody got a down down. Part of her plan was to call someone up for a crime, then have them pick the next victim to be rewarded with a down down.

A series of punishments and rewards were delivered in suitable fashion. We are please to see that our new boot “Just Amy” has returned for more fun. A great addition to the group!

With the down-downs complete, we are now all “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair