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Run 2447 – Mmmmmm….Camshaft

February 16, 2026 The Scribe

Hares: Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers

Location: Gally’s Neighbourhood Pub

109-817 19 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4X5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Na1AFtCeosd1o8kPA

RA: Lazy Cummer

Attendance: 18

A Viewpoint in the Mayland Heights NE Neighbourhood

The Beginning

We were pleased and Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers volunteered to set trail on a fine February evening. They chose a location in a obscure neighbourhood of Crossroads NE, adjacent to the Deerfoot Trail and Trans Canada highway.

A neighbourhood with some history, we stated from Gally’s Neighbourhood Pub in a 1950’s strip mall. It had a special vibe to it and happy hour prices for those pre run beverages. The weather was horrible with cold and snow rolling in making highway travel difficult.

Inside, where it was warm and dry, the crowd assembled in anticipation of a fine trail and some urban exploring.

Insane Bolt called for the group to head outside to circle up in the snow.

Skewbic Hair and Mmmm Lady Fingers (again!)

Insane Bolt ran the circle, going through the announcement and introductions.

The hares were called in to describe the marks they had set out for the trail.

Camshaft pointed in a direction and the pack was released.

The Trail

Off like a herd of turtles, trying to find marks through the recent blanket of snow. Out of the shopping centre and into the neighbourhood. Marks were spotted and the pack was afoot.

Some fine views of the city were found. All made more romantic with the constant buzz of the Deerfoot Trail enhanced by the airplanes that were landing continuously.

There was some art to be found. Who knew that they had this stuff hidden in this neighbourhood!

There was mention of a shot stop. We were pleased when we found this!

Off again to find the trail. Some hashers invented their own way back to find the regroup. A fine trail!

Eventually, back to the parking lot to find the awaiting vehicle with yummy refreshments!

Back to the pub to prepare for the down down’s.

The Down Down’s

The pack assembled in the pub and settled down to order food and beer. The Religious Advisor, Lazy Cummer worked on his material for the down down’s.

With the program complete, it was time to beg for next week’s Religious Advisor. Liquor Lots said no, then she became a maybe with help from Camshaft. I am sure she will do a great job.

With down down’s complete, we were declared “on the piss”

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A trail of 5-7 km was enjoyed by the group. Some were more adventurous than others.

Run

Run 2428 – Mmmm…. Camshaft

November 3, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Mmmm Lady Fingers and Camshaft

Kampus Brewing Company

3630 Brentwood Rd NW #800, Calgary, AB T2L 2M6

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VduFo84Mj6xuFfV6

RA: Insane Bolt

Attendance: 26

Kampus Brewing Company Good!

The Beginning

We are thankful that that Camshaft and Mmmmm Lady Fingers stepped forward to set the first trail in November. A transitional time of the season, we have not yet settled into the deep freeze, but we are full on darkness, thanks to the time change away from Daylight Savings Time. We now enjoy sunset at 5:00 pm.

The start location was the Kampus Brewing Company close to the university. Formerly known as Kilkenny Irish Pub, it has reinvented itself as a craft brewery serving some interesting beers. The pack started arriving once they have sorted out parking in this congested location.

The group arrived and got settled in to wait for the trail.

There were others that did not show up on the camera roll, including Insane Bolt. There was likely a circle called to order by Insane Bolt, who went through the announcements and introductions. The hares, Camshaft and Mmmmm Lady Fingers were called into the circle to describe the marks

You can imagine what the marks looked like as the pack was released to find the true trail.

The Trail

Off from the parking lot, the pack spread out to find true trail. Off west through Brentwood NW, close to John Laurie Blvd NW with Nose Hill beckoning. Continuing through a combination of streets, sidewalks, alleys and pathways, eventually coming around the Charleswood NW.

Check backs in abundance made the trail tough to find and follow.

Eventually the trail arrived at the regroup location where suitable refreshments were available.

Eventually the runners showed up and a fine time was enjoyed by all. Regroup finished, it was back to the Kampus Brewing Company to get organized for the down down’s.

The Down Downs

Back to the Kampus Brewing Company, the group got set up in a large section at the side of the pub. Plenty of space to find a seat. There were both beer and food special that made everyone happy.

Hump the Shark was particularly pleased with the size and darkness of the beer he chose!

Insane Bolt was the Religious Advisor for the evening, so he assembled facts and fiction to underpin his program.

Camshaft and Mmmm Lady Fingers were called up and thanked for the shitty trail they had set.

A number of crimes and offences were then called out by the RA.

Bashers and those returning from exotic places – Mucky and Scoobie (New Oreland), F4 (Puerto Vallarta)

Shakesbeer making up for no costume for Halloween

The group wrapped up with Insane Bolt declaring us to be “on the piss”. We continued to enjoy the refreshments, food and company of our fellow hashers.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

Looks like something around 8-9 kms for those that chose to find all the treacherous check backs set by Camshaft. A fine tour of the Brentwood and Charleswood neighbourhoods.

Run

Run 2413 – Last Days of 69

July 28, 2025 The Scribe

Hares: Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers

Location: Dalhousie Parking Lot – Canadian Tire

5404 Dalton Drive NW TCA 2C3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RELqy2yZfKEg8QPP9

RA: Hardly

Attendance: 29

Check out the Rainbow!

The Beginning

Camshaft has a significant birthday and could think of nothing better than to set trail to honour his dwindling days of 69. It has been a good year, but all good things must come to and end.

The phycological trauma of changing your digits to new numbers can be difficult for some. However, it is also a time for celebration! Why not set the trail and host the pack back at your house so that everyone can have fun! Sounds like a good plan.

We are having the wettest July ever here in Calgary. It would be fitting to drive to the run in the brilliant sunshine only to have the clouds roll in and dump rain on our circle. I believe that this was the plan all along, and we were not disappointed.

The pack gathered in the parking lot of the Dalhousie Canadian Tire, close to the pedestrian bridge. A solid turn out with archives and new boots were encouraging to see!

Do you think those dark clouds are heading our way?

The circle assembled as everyone was happy it was not currently raining.

Insane Bolt conducted his Hashmaster duties and called the circle to order. A round of announcements and introductions followed.

On cue, the hares were invited into the circle and the rain started simultaneously.

The hares went through the marks for the epic trail they had planned. The pack was released as the rain intensified. Do I really need to get my raincoat? Good question.

Camshaft pointed out a direction and the pack was released.

The Trail

As the rain intensity increased, the hare was helpful in giving us clues as to where the true trail was. With parking lots and traffic lights, the pack got a bit split up. Nevertheless, marks were found and the trail was followed.

A reminder of proper playground etiquette

After taking in the regroup refreshments and noting how quickly the weather had changed, we took in the views of the rainbow then headed back to the parking lot. Down down destination hosted by the birthday boy.

We convoyed the short distance to get ready for the down down’s inside.

The Down Down’s

Mmmm Lady Fingers and Camshaft hosted the down down’s from their nearby address. It was a logistical challenge to get the people and the gear into the cozy basement location. Mission accomplished as most folks shed their wet shoes and socks to go for the barefoot look.

There were many good things happening with food, drink and birthday cake, acknowledging Camshaft who is opening up the book on a new decade.

Hardly was the Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. He prepared his program with the challenge of how many hash shit’s can we get to the birthday boy?

Choir was selected and the festivities commenced.

First in the procession of hash shit’s was one that Skewbic Hair diligently dragged around the wet trail. A fine addition to his costume.

Slippy Thong supporting the structure of the house

After a significant effort, Hardly declared the group “on the piss” so we could continue of mirth and celebration of Camshaft’s birthday.

A fine celebration for the birthday boy as well.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of 6 km or so, with a much appreciated minor shortcut to improve our trail enjoyment. Lots of new territory in the wilds of Dalhousie to explore.

Run

Run 2369 – Who Gives A Fawkes

November 4, 2024 The Scribe

Hares: Snevil, Camshaft, Mmmm Lady Fingers

Location: The Trop Bar & Grill

1501 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 2B1

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VEHHR4GG5gQLqY3V6

RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 27

A point with a view

The Beginning

With much enthusiasm, Snevil volunteered to set trail for the hash on what is coincidentally Guy Fawkes day. We are pleased that Snevil stepped forward as this date had not been filled as of last week. Perhaps it is the stigma with the date, for those familiar with the Guy Fawkes story. Back in 1605, Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the English parliament building with 36 barrels of gunpowder. He was unsuccessful and was charged with treason. The day is also know as Gunpowder Treason Day. Look it up if you wish to know more about the fun times of 1605.

In spite of the date, Snevil successfully found a pub that was not closed, booked, or hosting trivia. The Trop was selected for the run start in the Marda Loop/Mount Royal part of town. Historically a dive bar know at the Tropicana, it now represents itself as a venue suitable for a group like the Hash!

Snevil coerced Camshaft and Mmmmm Lady Fingers to assist as this was to be a epic trail requiring many marks.

Hashers appeared and filled up the place prior to the run. With the changing of the clocks off daylight savings time, it was now “really dark” at the start of the run.

Eventually, it was time to go outside to greet the chilly, dark evening. PMS rounded us up and Insane Bolt lead the circle.

Events, awards and archives were acknowledged. Apparently Menage has a significant birthday looming, and was suitably adorned.

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks for tonight’s trail. Of note were “two view points” and some cryptic symbols that we had to figure out.

Camshaft, Snevil and Mmmmm Lady Fingers get ready

MD is Mucky Dip’s former residence. GP … Perhaps related to the General Wolfe statue on trail

There was mention of some pink flagging for the wilderness portions of the trail. The pack was released to find the marks.

The Trail

Off into the dark alleys and streets of Marda Loop in search of marks. On On was called and we followed trail and checked out all the check backs.

We had wilderness trail that was a challenge to follow in the dark.

Eventually, we stumbled upon the regroup wagon and enjoyed delicious beverages in the back alley near the pub.

With the regroup completed, it was on to the Trop for the down down ceremony.

Down Down’s

Now back at the pub, we got ourselves organized and found seats, beer and food. They had pointy projectiles with feathers that looked totally not dangerous in the hands of a hasher.

Time to get this party started. Hump the Shark graciously offered to conduct the event. Appointed Insane Bolt and Liquor Lots as choir and we were set.

The hares, the birthday girl, and other incredible offences were rewarded with down down’s.

Strap On demonstrating her new super power

Of course there was a birthday just about today. There was much rejoicing and eating little cup cakes.

Hot Liquor, representing the sitting hash, was acknowledged for his great contributions to society.

Eventually, with the cup cakes eaten and no more stories to tell, Hump the Shark declared us “on the piss”.

With all that done, we were able to get back to our mingling and socializing.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail somewhere between 7 and 8 kms depending on how many check backs you were sucked into.

Run

Run 2359 – Fingers on the Shaft Run – Wentworth SW

August 26, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers

Location: Wentworth Square SW Basketball Courts

49 Wentworth Square SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0E2

https://maps.app.goo.gl/z6sBtTfuonw7CF6i8

RA: Lying Sack of Shit

Attendance: 25

Look what we found on the run!

The Beginning

Camshaft and Mmmmm Lady Fingers took a break from their hectic vacation and travel schedule to set a hash run for the group. The actual location was worth waiting for, as it was in a neighbourhood that we have not been to much. The community of Wentworth, in the SW is really far west. Think Canada Olympic Park and south. Thankfully, Google knew where to go, and access off the new ring road made this location very accessible!

A park in a new neighbourhood, with a basketball court, was the starting point. Parking was limited but available, once the fire hydrants were figured out. All was well and we attracted a crowd of 25 hashers.

The hashers arrived and a circle began to form.

PMS ran the circle and it was good. Hares, Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers went through the marks for the trail.

PMS sharing a secret message for the hash

With the marks described, the pack was released. Playgrounds were promised.

The Trail

The pack found the marks and followed the trail. A combination of paved and wilderness trail was revealed to the runners.

There was a tunnel that we had to navigate under Bow Trail. Parks appeared and there was much playing enjoyment by both the runners and the walkers.

A particularly dangerous swing was discovered that had “hospital visit” written all over it. This was a source of great mirth and merriment for some.

Eventually, the trail wound down and the regroup was discovered.

Regroup and Down Down’s

Hidden in plane site, the regroup was tucked into the construction equipment close to the active building sites. High density housing is happening here!

Regroup with convenient seating on the adjacent equipment

Insane bolt testing the horn on the small loader

The group redeployed to the starting location and set up for a down down circle.

Lying Sack of Shit was appointed as Religious Advisor. A pink shirted choir of King Shit, Liquor Lots and Mmmmm Lady Fingers was selected to deliver the ceremony.

And so it begins. Crimes and punishments galore. LSOS had the liability of a hash shit that he wanted to move along. Multiple “big group” down downs ensured all the drinks were dispensed with.

Moving the hash shit along did not go as planned. LSOS had to make up a story the ultimately gifted the spanking monkey to the originator PMS.

PMS can not believe she got the hash shit back…

On the Piss declared and we are done.

The police dropped by to see if there was anyone disturbing us, as they had some calls. Our response is that we were not being disturbed and if we were, we would call them back! They liked are set up and told us to have a nice evening. Could have ended differently!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail was around 6 kms. Great trail in new territory.

Run

Run 2343 – Birthday Special – Breaking in the New Digit

May 27, 2024 The Scribe

Hare: Camshaft and Mmmmm Lady Fingers

Location: 4616 Vegas Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0M9

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fw4xRh7z22WKMSkM6

RA: Hump the Shark
Attendance: 34

The Beginning

This run has been in the planning stages for years. The important consideration was a birthday marking the beginning of a new decade of an important hasher. Mmmm Lady Fingers has crossed of the chasm of aging, leaving the serenity of the 50’s for the turbulence of the 60’s. She has embraced this challenge with multiple birthday celebration events, culminating with Run 2343, the birthday run.

The run was set from their Varsity mansion, enabling the hash to check our the various pathways and parks in the neighbourhood. An epic trail was planned and executed, drawing a large crowd of 34 hashers, including archives and new boots! Word was out that this was an event not to be missed.

The group circled up in the laneway to receive the instructions to follow to complete the trail.

Introductions, announcements, run marks description now done, the pack was released.

The Trail

The pack was released to find the marks. The trail took them through the pathways and alleys within earshot of Crowchild Trail. A clever false trail using the pedestrian bridges by the light rail transit station created confusion for most of the pack. Parks and frolic galore. Eventually, the trail was solved the the smarter hashers and all was good.

Playtime was appropriately observed in all parks that were on trail. Scaring some small children in the process!

The Regroup

In the absence of any evidence of a regroup, I will insert a proxy photo from a past run.

And then, legitimate regroup pictures appears from the interweb! A large turn out deserves a big picture!

Good size group poses for a regroup shot!

The Down Downs

Hump the Shark was RA and singled out Lofty Prancer and Hardly as choir.

Through the line up, apparently the hare was down downed for setting a shitty trail and extending a birthday to a birth week celebration!

New boot and Can You Hear Me Now (CYHMN) for 300 runs.

We have archives in abundance. A good turn out from the old gang. Birthdays do that for some people…..

Beaver Flats, Hot on Trail, Bum Titty, Night Stalker and Can You Hear Me Now (CYHMN)

Apparently Strap On wore new shoes and was able to savour the new shoe taste!

Stork like stretching from Daisy Duke and CYHMN. This is what scares people away from the group.

A naming happened. Just Amy finally did something that warrants a name. The story goes that Just Amy was wearing an “M” word shirt, celebrating the Bacchus Marathon. Bacchus is a wine company.

The literati in the hash came up the “Bacchanal”, a follower of Bacchus. The dictionary supports this with the definition: “an occasion of wild and drunken revelry“.

And there is more….

The nocturnal version of the Bacchanalia involved wine-drinking to excess, drunkenness and the free mingling of the sexes and classes; the rites also involved loud music.

Bacchanal will carry this name forward in the hash universe with pride.

There were other offences too numerous to catalogue. Here is a collage of some of the outcomes.

LSOS doesn’t let lack of keys get in the way of beer access

Eventually, the formal closing ceremonies were done and it was “on the piss”. Let the after party begin….

Apparently the birthday buzz was still strong and the monumental naming kept an amount of momentum for the group. Not sure of the details, but ask those involved if the party ever really ended….

Scribed in absentia by Skewbic Hair, with copious material from Mmmmm Lady Fingers, PMS, Liquor Lots, Hump the Shark and King Shit.

The Trail Summary

A fine trail of 6’ish km’s. Great trails through the neighbourhood with fantastic views.

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