Mr. Peeeeenut has relocated to Calgary and was eager to set trail for his new favourite hashing group. After some debate and discussion, it was settled that Moose’s Beanery & Bar Room for a start point.
Coincidentally, it was Christmas Lights time! Thus, there were extra things to enjoy and take in on this trail, and we thank Mr. Peeeeenut for setting a great trail.
Moose’s has a great room for the hash in the back of their fine establishment for hashers to gather prior to the run.
Moose’s Beanery and Bar Room
Pre run socializingBeer and food specialsThis should work!
Camshaft coaxed the group to head outside to circle up. Surprisingly good street lighting greeted us outside.
Camshaft gets the circle started
Lofty PrancerInsane BoltCocktailKing ShitShakesbeerDastardlyMmmmm Lady FingersPMSLiquor LotsBlue BallsMr. PeeeeenutOPPNot Too DeepKarate Klit
Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions prior to calling the hare into the circle.
Camshaft runs the circle
Mr. PeeeeenutMarks like thisOur favourite markOther marks of interest
Mr. Peeeeenut explained the marks and the pack was released
The Trail
Off we went looking for marks. Some sketchy busy street crossings lead us to the true trail. The pack industriously followed the marks to some level of success.
Following sidewalksCover the whole streetOPP and LL find a check backKS cautiously following PMSStairway beckonsPMS leads the wayA collection of thinkersOPP has confidenceCity View
Hashers posing for the viewpoint picture
Moon Shot
Shakesbeer celebrates a great shortcutPMS at speedTemporary trail marking
Apparently the walkers were able to enjoy the Christmas Lights.
Walkers Selfie
Plenty of lights!
Runners chose to shortcut to the regroup, where they had to be patient.
Patiently waitingThe problem being first to the regroup
Finally, access granted and all was well!
Back to the bar to prepare for the down down’s.
Warm insideFigure out your food and drinksIdle chit chatSoo many choices!
The Religious Advisor was Hump the Shark and he prepared his material for the closing ceremony.
The Down Down’s
Hump the Shark was ready and the refreshments were prepared.
Hump the Shark protecting the down down beverages
A choir of Liquor Lots and PMS was selected and they sang themselves a song!
Liquor Lots and Princess Monkey Spanker
A series of down down’s started with the hare, followed by various and sundry offences.
Best trail ever!Fantastic hare!Dastardly – late to the regroupInsane Bolt
Multiple milestones – ….69
Drink it down down
ShakesbeerKing ShitInsane BoltKarate Klit
KS displays his new look with accessories
Skewbic Hair PMSBasher – Copsucker
On the Piss
With the down down’s complete, we were declared “on the piss”.
Further chatter and socializing continued until it was time to leave.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
An interesting trail of 5 km or so was set and enjoyed. Some even got to see the Christmas Light display. A fine job by Mr. Peeeeenut setting his inaugural trail for CH3.
It is closing in on that Christmas thing. A fine run was set to acknowledge that seasonal event when the days are short, but the Christmas lights are on!
Camshaft volunteered to hare the run with support from Mmmmm Lady Fingers and Bacchanal (debut hare).
The group assembled at Moose’s Beanery and Bar in the North West. Icy conditions meant that cleats were necessary. Christmas costume was encouraged.
Hashers arrived at the pub and congregated in the big room at the back.
Insane Bolt announced that it was time to go outside at form the circle.
Hump the Shark and SnevilBlue Balls and Booty CampKing Shit with a vintage costumeLiquor Lots lighting it upCamshaft and DastardlySnow BlowerHardly and TwistyCocktail and Not Too DeepLazy Cummer and Insane BoltSlow ClapBacchanal and Karate KlitSnevil and PMSThe return of Krusty
Insane Bolt went through the formalities and we welcomed Krusty to the group as he has been absent for some time. The three hares were called in to describe the marks they had made for the trail.
Insane Bolt does the circleHares – Camshaft, Mmmmm Lady Fingers and Bacchanal
Impossible to show true marks with the icy conditions, so they told us what the marks would look like if they were in chalk.
HaresOn is an “H”There is a regroup!
With the instructions complete, the pack was released to find the trail.
The Trail
The pack muddled around to not find the marks at the beginning. Eventually, true trail was discovered and we were off on a Christmas light adventure with extremely icy conditions.
Confusion cornerNot this wayMore lights!Hashers running somewhereSnowmanDecorationsBirdhousePathwayHashers lighting up the pathway
Tunnel with some artwork graffiti
As then there was the Christmas light display that the City hosts.
Elaborate displayLights in the treesHashers taking a selfieA line of lightsA bear in a tree
No electricity spared for this elaborate display
The trail continued through the Confederation golf course until the regroup was discovered.
Regroup with hot chocolate and other suitable beverages
Back to the pub to get warmed up and ready for the down down’s
The Down Down’s
Hashers assembled at the long tables to get their beer and decide what kind of snacks to order. Happy hour all day makes all happy!
ChatteringHappy hashersThe kids tableScoobie with his vintage sweatshirt$5:00 pints!
Hump the Shark jumped in to do the Religious Advisor duties, and selected a choir of Insane Bolt and Hardly.
Ready, and setNow GO!
The choir singing to themselves
Hump the Shark delivered his program with authority and confidence. Many offences were observed or imagined resulting in a lot of down down’s.
Hares – Mmmm Lady Fingers, Bacchanal and CamshaftSlow Clap with a tale of automotive misfortuneArchive KrustyLazy CummerPMSKK and DastardlyBacchanalNot Too DeepHares again!Snevil with her dog’s hatLazy Cummer for equipment malfunctionKK trying out for the Sumo team
On the piss!
The closing ceremonies now complete, we were declared “on the piss” by Hump the Shark, and proceeded to enjoy the balance of our evening.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
Eventually, we ended up with some 8 km though a variety of established neighbourhoods and observed Christmas lights galore!
Additional Material
Apparently the walkers had a great time as well, as shown by these pictures!
Insane Bolt volunteered to set the trail. After some though, the start point of Moose’s Beanery and Bar, on Northmont Road NW as selected as the start location. A good venue with a big room in the back where we can misbehave, and a selection of tasty beer and food. Moose’s is also quite close to the large Christmas light display off 14th Street NW.
Of note is the scribe had a much better offer than go hashing, and had to activity participate in cheering the Calgary Flames to victory from the lower bowl seats. As such, the photos and the stories are from others, with the daunting task to making up a story falling to the scribe.
No idea what happened in the circle, and no pictures were forthcoming. It appears that we had an archive, SuperSoaker appear. Being related to the On-In, we are pleased that he convinced the long lost hasher to come out and run with us.
Of note, apparently it was Roaring Nancy’s 400th run this night. A significant event that is celebrated with the acquisition of the ugliest, heaviest Hash trophy. A delight for the person dispensing with it, and a burden for the recipient, not counting the days before the next 400th run victim comes forward.
Here is an artistic rendition of the circle that would have taken place. Likely lead by either On-In or the returning vacation princess, Princess Monkey Spanker. Welcoming the group, introductions, announcements and awards acknowledgement for the 400th run. Archive SuperSoaker and appointment of Hardly and Twisty as RA for the Christmas themed down-downs. Likely Insane Bolt explained the marks he had chose to use. Roaring Nancy inquired if the run followed the Abu Dhabi convention. And they were off!
Substitute HashersInside DecorMight have been snow hereCircle up back of the Burger Place
The Trail
The hashers were released into the dark to find the marks Here are some photos of what was seen on trail.
View of the cityCircle of lifeHashers getting in the way of the light displayEnmax love customers like thisWalkers observedHappy Hashers, and a dog
I expect that there was a regroup that was enjoyed but not photographed. Here is more evidence that there was indeed a trail.
The Down Downs
I suspect that the group made its way back to the bar, picked a table with their friends and ordered drinks and food prior the the closing ceremonies. Apparently Hardly and Twisty were selected (volunteered) for the RA responsibilities. I see that the dug up some of the RA trappings that have been absent for some time. It would also appear that the Christmas song book made and appearance, and a choir of Hump the Shark, Cock Tail, and Hot Cheeks were pressed into vocal service.
RA’s ready for business, with the bookChoir trying to sing what is in the book
Here are a couple of random pictures of people getting down down’s. Obviously crimes were committed and they must be punished or rewarded. At this level, I suspect the Hare was downed for setting a shitty trail. SuperSoaker was acknowledged and welcomed back to the hash, as he is On-In’s spawn. Most other offences were likely sexual in nature, but low level misdemeanors.
The main event was the acknowledgement of Roaring Nancy’s 400th run. PMS was lost for words with the handover of the best trophy ever to its new recipient. A significant milestone for Roaring, and a new name on the plaque. PMS is so sad to have this out of her house…..
Making sure the head is the right textureThis look of happiness will likely lead to a storage problemThe excitement in PMS’s eyes is palpable. Off to a new victim.Any good songs in there for me?
With the down-downs complete, the group was on the piss. Perhaps someone has some gadget evidence of the trail which can be posted here.
On On
Scribed by Skewbic Hair, your absent scribe. No facts were harmed in creating this story.
The Trail
Apparently 5.5 km were run. A fine trail, so they say.
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