Hares: Abandoned Pussy and Princess Monkey Spanker
Location: Vern’s
622 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G4
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RA: Hump the Shark
Attendance: 25
Ready to Energize!
The Beginning
Halloween is an interesting time of year for some. It brings out some creativity for those that like to dress up! With the Monday run falling a few days before the calendar Halloween, time for a downtown run from a dive bar.
AP and PMS have been magnanimous is setting trail recently, somewhat due to their commitment to the hash, and perhaps some free time afforded them by the teacher strike.
Vern’s is a special place to host a run. Not for the mainstream, they cater to a clientele on the edge of society. A great place to host a dress up hash run! The downstairs location made the vibe even more special!
The hashers assembled in the basement dive bar and a bit of costume appraisal took place prior to the run.
Others in costume were afraid to come into the bar, so we will find them in the circle! Some baseball game was on in the bar, but it was time to circle up outside!
A few additions to the group here!
Insane Bolt ran the circle as we went through the announcements and introductions.
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks to expect for the circle!
With some explanation on the use flagging and the pack was released. Off we went to find the marks!
The Trail
A hunt for marks began. Some false trails to allow the fast runners to vent some energy, then find and follow the true trail.
Continuing our urban exploration, the start to angle toward the river trail system.
Carrying on through Princess (Monkey Spanker) Island Park, we had both dark pathways and parks.
There was a huge staircase out of the river valley. For those that missed the check, 167 stairs in total. Too exhausted to take any pictures, but the view was spectacular!
Hashers taking it all in.
More sites to take in . Of course a run through the Library concourse is good form.
Dodging traffic, people, other distractions then off to the C-Train for a cross town rescue.
Finally, the regroup vehicle was spotted and there was much rejoicing.
Refreshments were enjoyed until it was time to head back to the bar.
Beer was ordered and paid for with cash only. Did not know that we had that sort of thing still around! Down down’s to follow.
Down Down’s
Hump the Shark was the chosen Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. He had quite a task ahead of him with the amount of material generated on trail.
The hares were celebrated for setting a fine trail. Notwithstanding the large distance we had to cover. An epic trail was set and delivered.
Other offences we cited by the RA.
With the down down’s completed, we were declared “on the piss”. Apparently the baseball game was still on for those that were interested.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
The trail ended up to be close to 10 km in length. However, a portion of this was on the C-Train. Thus, personal records were set for the speed of some of those km’s. Great views of the city and an opportunity to see parts of the city not normally experienced.
Hash Extra
Here are some photo’s of the walkers and pictures provided by others!
