With warm weather and mosquito season upon us, it was great that Mmmmmm Lady Fingers and Camshaft volunteered to set trail. Starting from the Bowness Community Centre, great terrain and the Bow River close by to provide great trail options.
The pack arrive and set up in the NW corner of the parking lot. The call to circle up was given by Camshaft and the group assembled in some sort of shape.
A circle in about to form
Swollen MemberHump the SharkLittlest HoeMmmmmm Lady FingersHot CheeksLiquor LotsJust AngelicaKing ShitBeer in the RearSlow ClapRashy BushStool StufferBooty CampAll Hands on DickScissor SisterSir Pukes-alot and Va JJKarate KlitMr. PeeeeeNutOn InWhale WankerPyroHardlyuLying Sack of Shit and Just EsterSnow BlowerTwisty
Camshaft called the circle to order and went through the announcements and introductions.
A circle of sorts
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks that were set. There was some talk about the marks being obliterated by the severe rainstorm the night before, so this will be interesting.
Camshaft, Mmmmm Ladyfingers with help by Littlest Hoe were the hares.
The hares describe the marksMost importantly, there was a regroup
The Trail
The pack was released to find the trail in the Bowness neighbourhood.
This is the way!Camshaft ensuring all is wellWalkers gather Hardly has a missionLiquor Lots and Just AngelicaKK leading Slow Clap, Scissor Sister and Beer in the RearHump the Shark navigates a curb
Playground sighting
Stoolie testing the weight limits of the spring loaded itemKK engaged in teeteringScissor Sister shows us how to slide rightKK and Just Ester teetering and totteringSir Pukes-alot teaching Va JJ how to playHot Cheeks is a swingerAppropriate use of spring loaded playground itemOh No! The shark has no chanceWe can balance thisMr PeeeeeNut contimplatingKai giving Twisty a kissWalkers on the bridgeAI re-invented King ShitView PointMr. PeeeeeNut in a sunbeamHow deep?This deepRashy charging throughA family affairMy shoes need a washOr a mud bathKK acts as a dip stick for water depthGetting wet makes me happyCamshaft pleased that the runners found the trail despite the obliterated marksTourist show of the bridgeArt Shot upstreamArt Shot downstreamLate Scoobie sightingSnow Blower swatting mosquitosSlow Clap racing Beer in the rearLooks like racing
Just Angelica and Liquor Lots
KS and KaiTwistyRashy can hear the regroupStoolie and CamshaftA good signYummy beverages in there
Eventually, the regroup was found and there was much mirth and merriment.
On In finds the regroupWhale Wanker in stridePyro has eyes on the Kayak
Back to the Bowness Community Centre to conduct the outdoor down down’s.
Getting ready for the down down’s
The beverages were assembled and it was time to conduct the down down’s.
The Down Down’s
Stool Stuffer had volunteered to be the Religious Advisor for this week. He diligently prepared his program and started off by appointing a choir of Slow Clap and Karate Klit.
Seem to be missing some of the action pictures, as I would expect the a down down for the choir, followed by the hares to be call up and thanked for the great run.
From Stoolie’s notes, Beer in the Rear – 50 runs
LSOS for doing a bad impersonation. On In for taking a long time to find the regroup.
Twisty for going down on trail and getting kissed by King Shit’s dog Kai.
Twisty went down on trail, and was rescued by Kai
Down down for all runners who did not run through the shiggy.
KK and Just Ester receive a down down
Skewbic Hair for being late…Scoobie and Pyro for being hero’sMmmmm Lady Fingers and TwiatyDown the RA and RA for next week
On In volunteered to be the RA for next week, and down down’s were in enjoyed as we were declared to be “on the piss”.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine trail of some 6 km’s with a river crossing. For those that chose the get wet, a fine time was had.
As the summer is now done, finding hares for the fall is equally as challenging. With the current mismanagement counting the remaining number of runs they are responsible for setting, Insane Bolt, our illustrious Hashmaster, felt compelled to volunteer to set trail.
Significant in hash numerology, the run was set for September 22 and coincidentally was Run 2422 . You would think that all would have double 22’s present! Sadly, this numbers fact was not adequately communicated to the pack yet 4 intrepid hashers were decked out in their 22 finery.
He selected a new venue in Bowness NW, Brewsmith Brewing Company, as the run start location. With this start point, we had ample new terrain to explore.
A new brew pub in Bowness
The group starting arriving and got set up in the pub prior to the run start. Some of us who were fashionably late, missed this part of the warm up to the run. Nevertheless, we joined the pack as they were relocating to the designated circle up location.
Off the find the circle u p location
PMS identified the centre of the circle, and the pack figured it our from there.
Jell-O shots prior to the circle betting started
A reasonable turnout of 23 hashers in remarkable warm weather was a good sign. Unfortunately, the length of the day is getting shorter. Start in the light, finish in the dark. Headlights are something we need to remember to bring! With the Jell-O shorts completed, it was time to get organized.
Booty CampSnevilLiquor LotsLazy CummerShakesbeerInsane BoltKing ShitPyroInsane BoltPull my Woody and Sticky Lips (and Sacha)XXX RayMucky DipOn InLying Sack of ShitStool Stuffer Snow BlowerTwistyHardly
PMS went through the introductions and announcements. Special run for both Mucky Dip and Hump the Shark. Regular visitors from BC, Pull My Woody and Sticky Lips.
Pinky saluteNobody is paying attention
Eventually, it was time to bring the hares into the circle to describe the marks for tonight’s trail.
We have marksPyro has the big chalkStandard marksThis plus flaggingSmall chalk with Insane Bolt
The marks described, the pack was released to find the marks of the true trail.
The Trail
With the daylight diminishing, the pack headed out along the wide sidewalks of Bowness Road NW.
Pyro points out the wayPack is releasedUrban sidewalk startOff and runningLooking for TrailPMS running steadyLazy Cummer makes a signalIt might be this way?How hard can this be?Big street. Cross it?Shakes beer on the huntLooks like a checkNo place like GnomeGarden party locationGetting darkerLooks like uphill!Can you read the logo?Snevil in the forest. Getting darkerUphillDirt uphillScoobie takes a picture of Canada Olympic ParkScoobie’s picture
After much up and down through the forest trail, we came upon a new neighbourhood with a park! Let the play time begin.
SwingerSliderGravity will deliver meSafely DownSynchronized swingingSnevil has a lookReadyDoneHump the Shark has a plan for this applianceShakesbeer goes upside down!
From the park, it was a series of pathways which lead down toward Canada Olympic Park, including some sunset viewpoints.
Bye Bye sunGoat trailBreaking trail
Up to the top of the hill, we had to navigate through the commercial businesses leading to the true trail.
H with some grafittiPMS lostWhere are the marks!Trail through the bollards
Down the hill and through the streets looking for marks. We knew that we had to get over the tracks to make it back to the pub. This provided a great opportunity for train spotting!
Front of train this wayContainers galoreShipping in action!Many carsSnevil thinkingPatiently waiting for the train to cross
Eventually, the train passes and we looked for marks. We found out that Insane Bolt set this portion of the trail and had many check backs in close proximity to the regroup. False trails near the end are demoralizing.
Finally, the regroup vehicle was spotted and we could celebrate the finish of a fine run.
Regroup is here!OPP and Mucky DipInsane BoltHump the SharkLSOSKing ShitStool StufferShakesbeerXXX RayDastardly
With the regroup done, it was back to the pub to do the down down’s inside.
Getting set up in the pub
The group figured out the beer and food options and awaited for the down down’s to begin.
The Down Down’s
Hump the Shark has finally figured out how to get a volunteer to be the Religious Advisor. In the previous week, he had offered up a “free beer” for a volunteer for next week. Foolishly, Skewbic Hair succumbed to the offer last week and was reminded that he was RA for this week.
With work to do, Skewbic Hair handed off his paparazzi duties to Shakesbeer and got busy with putting together a program.
Skewbic Hair soliciting stories from the pack
Do not let the truth get in the way a good story. A number of offences and crimes were invented and the program was ready. A choir of Sticky Lips and OPP were volunteered and we were ready to go!
Singing the choir a songDown down for the choirHaresFine TrailSnevil upSnevil downRambunctious walkersSwingersDown DownDone!Hardly and XXX Ray – Technology on trailMucky DipKS and Mucky669 Runs!Pull My WoodyLSOS with a hash shitInsane gets a hash shitHump the Shark – 350 runsDown 1Down 2!Various offencesDown Down the RA“On the Piss”
With all the down down’s completed, the pack was declared “on the piss”.
A fine evening with a great trail from a new venue that appears to be Hash friendly!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
The Trail
A fine effort of something like 8 – 9 kms. New terrain with new challenges. Thanks to Pyro and Insane Bolt for making this happen.
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
