We were pleased that Shakesbeer volunteered to set trail on short notice. He selected Sandy Beach SW as a starting point. A surprising amount of wilderness and difficult trails are near by, plus the Elbow River!
The group assembled in the recently renovated parking lot and prepared for the circle to be called. Apparently there were some pre run novelties in the form of Jello and something in a small cup.
GatheringChattingYummy treatsThese are really good!
There was a small selection of hashers that were late to the circle. Apparently an unexpected power failure meant access denied to her car. A rescue mission was initiated. As such, early picture taking of the circle was handled by Dastardly.
With the circle called, the group assembled in something that looked like a circle.
A bit of a tilt, but Camshaft held his ground
Mr. PeeeeeNutHot CheeksScissor SisterSnevilPrincess Monkey SpankerSwollen MemberHump the SharkCamshaftMmmmmm Lady FingersSlow Clap and Beer in the RearKarate KlitInsane BoltSnow BlowerRashy Bush and All Hands on DickVa JJSir Pukes-AlotStool StufferHardlyKing ShitBooty CampTwistyBoob Check and Lying Sack of ShitPyroStrap On CramponShakesbeerDastardlyLazy Cummer with assistance from KK
A flurry of activity as the late group arrived to join the circle after rescuing a stranded hasher.
Scoobie arriving late from a rescue mission
Rescued Hasher – Liquor LotsMucky DipScoobie saves the dayReserved parking!
After the interruption subsided, the hare was called into the circle to describe the marks for the trail.
Some like thisSome like thatMany marksThese marks appear to be upside down
With the marks describe, the pack was released to find the trail.
The Trail
From the parking lot, the pack started looking for marks. There was some confusion as the which way was out, as perhaps the end of trail marks were found first.
All was sorted out eventually as the pack disappeared into the dense brush by the Elbow River.
Let us find trailWe were not confident with this choiceSome think it is this wayFollow the packNot sure about thisFinally, we find trail
The trail continued through dense brush with many trees across the pathway that required some climbing to get over.
Beach runBack hereThis looks good!Open pathway
Wide open spaces
Looks like the sun is setting
Cross county
No pickle ballLooks uphill!Stoolie trying to catch ScoobieTime to run!Abby Road crossingLL finds Insane BoltWhat to doNot a good choiceGreat check backThis way looks goodWhere are we going!More bush wackingFound this lovely structureStrap On with confidenceScoobie sneaks a shot of Beer in the RearDam, a dam is approaching!A paradeLove these stairsSome sort of viewFollow the packStrap On takes it all in!Looks like a river from hereA collection of running hashersA walkers convoyHot Cheeks test fitting the hat shit on Booty CampMr. PeeeeeNut tries out a new look
Spotted on the red track
Tennis is noisyFound the blue trackWhere is that red trackWish they could do a better job of spacing these stairsPlayground spottedWe are done having fun
This is a good sign
Then the regroup was found and everyone was pleased.
Moving in to the parking lot
The lawn chairs came out and the group took over a portion of the parking lot.
Close to the regroup vehicleNice lineSir Pukes-Alot having a ballStoolie, before the beer spilledBooty Camp and Scissor Sister have different chairsPMS and Hot Cheeks posingSnevil and Swollen memberHardly and TwistyWho is that next to Mr. PeeeeeNut?Mucky Dip returns
Such a happy group patiently waiting for the down down’s to begin.
The Down Down’s
The beverages were prepared and the Religious Advisor, Strap On Crampon, prepared here program in here very small notebook.
Preparing material for the down down’s
With all the preliminaries done, it was show time. Strap On donned a ceremonial sarong and led the down down’s from the middle of the circle.
I am ready! Are you?
Strap On selected a choir of Dastardly, Lazy Cummer and Rashy Bush. A mostly sitting choir was revved up to sing themselves a song.
Best mostly sitting choir in a while
First off was the hare, who received a down down for setting a great trail.
Shakesbeer – pose 1Shakesbeer – pose 2Sing me a song!
The family that hashes together gets a down down together. Apparently Scissor Sister was associated with this group through salad discussions.
Hashing Family supported by Scissor Sister
Lying Sack of Shit and Snow BlowerKing ShitNew Hat Shit for King Shit from Hot CheeksLazy Cummer and PMS – some horrendous crimeInsane BoltMmmmm Lady FingersSnevilLSOS and Stool StufferBooty CampI suspect these down down’s are for rescuing Liquor LotsIs it getting dark?Scissor SisterInsane Bolt and Strap On Crampon – RA down down
With the down down’s complete, we were declared to be “on the piss”
Immediately after Insane Bolt accepted a beer for the next RA, he remembered his schedule and had to immediately capitulate. Scoobie will pick it up for the next run.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
The epic trail ended up to be 7 km through the deepest recesses of Sandy Beach Park. Great views with interesting terrain. A fine effort by Shakesbeer!
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.
We have been having trouble finding people to set runs. We have openings in the future that need to be filled. As of last week, this run did not have a hare. Thankfully, Hot Cheeks succumbed to run setting frequency guilt and volunteered to set trail. She managed to conscript Menage-a-Trois to not only help, but to host the venue.
The pack arrived to Menage’s leafy neighbourhood and found a parking place. A good turnout of close to 30 hashers was a good sign. We had to follow the marks to the back yard which was our assembly point.
Still daylight at the beginning, we pack mingled in the back yard in anticipation of the run start.
Mingling in progress
PMS called to pack to circle up in the front yard. The pack complied and a circle formed on the front yard.
XXX RayHardlyTwistyShakesbeerPyroMmmm Lady FingersKing ShitPMSHot PantsStrap On CramponLazy CummerInsane BoltSnow BlowerMucky DipMenage-a-troisJust JillMmmmm Lady FingersHot LiquorHump the SharkSnevilHot Cheeks and Booty CampKarate KlitLying Sack of ShitCamshaftTighty WhiteyRashy BushStool StufferSlippy ThongF4
PMS ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.
PMS runs the circle
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks. With much enthusiasm, the hares described the trail they had planned for us!
Some sort of danceTrail is this longFollow these marks!
With the instructions done, we were released to find the trail markings.
The Trail
The pack spread out to find the marks. After some well placed check backs, the true trail was revealed.
King Shit on the moveCatching up with the packDownhill goodLower Mount RoyalRashy not convinced to go uphillShakesbeer tailing Slippy ThongSun on the buildingsTaking over 17 th ave SWTwilight approachingFollow the sidewalkShakesbeer photo bombPMS returns from a false trail explorationShakesbeer using the barsLazy Cummer poses on a mushroomFrom the park to the stairsStair masteringUphillView Point 1View Point 2Walkers SunsetHares off into the sunsetHop scotch challengeField crossingPlay GroundPlay TipsSo much fun!
Following marks we made it back to the regroup, which happened to be at the same place we started. We set up chairs and enjoyed refreshment in the backyard.
Comfy chairsGreat view!Not movingWhen are the down down’s startingWhy are we waiting?
As the beverages were prepared, the activities progressed to the down down’s.
Down Down’s
Hump the Shark performed the role of Religious Advisor. Dastardly did a fine job of organizing the refreshments.
Dastardly preparing the refreshmentsHump the SharkBeverages ready
Hump the Shark chose a choir. Lazy Cummer and Strap On Crampon were selected to deliver the songs to match the crimes.
RAChoirFind a songHaresHot Cheeks and MenageDrink it down!Just JillInsane BoltLate finishersLater finishersBlurry KKStool StufferRacistsHash Shit and Hat Shit redistributionPyroBooty Camp perhaps?Stoolie and RashyMenage-a-troisBooty Camp, Tighty Whitey and Snow BlowerScoobie rewarded for future RA dutiesRA declares the group on the pissInsane looking for trouble
With the down down’s all done, we were declared “on the piss” after the RA received a down down.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine trail through the neighbourhoods of Upper Mount Royal, Lower Mount Royal and Cliff Bungalow. Close to 5 km’s of trail were enjoyed.
Lof-T Prancer volunteered to set trail. The start point was is the Charleswood neighbourhood in the NW. A busy place with many outdoor activities all happening at the same time.
One key feature of the run start location is that the city picnic tables were tagged as alcohol friendly!
As the group arrived, the challenge of finding parking has to be overcome in this residential area.
The hashers wandered in and a respectable turn out was achieved. An observation about the length of the day decreasing as we head to fall. Start the run in the light, finish in the twilight.
Starting to look like a circleRoaring NancyXXX-RaySloppy Seconds and On InLof-T PrancerDastardly and HardlyStool StufferHot CheeksKarate ClitTwistySnevilBlue Balls and Insane Bolt
Booty Camp and Snow Blower
Veggie Wanker, Liquor Lots and Strap On Cramp On
On In got the circle organized. We went through the announcement, and noted that Erections are coming up in a couple of weeks. We need you for mismanagement! Talk to On In or PMS to volunteer.
Lof-T was called into the circle to describe the marks he had chosen for the evening run. Lots of blue chalk. H’s in various sizes ranging from microscopic to enormous! Some placed low, while others were placed very high! No flagging this time.
Lof-T directed the runners up the hill to the south, and the pack was released.
The Trail
The trail started out on the pathways until a check at a street crossing. The pack dispersed to find the false trails that had been cunningly set by Lof-T. Eventually, more marks were found and the pack was good.
Charging off in this directionThat shiny thing in the sky made it difficult to seeWe have got this sortedStrap On and Stoolie Hardly knows the wayWhen in doubt, follow the hare
Multiple live hares on trail
Parks and views were promised, and we were not disappointed.
What could possibly go wrongInsane Bolt and his pretzel impersonationOPP monitors Snevil as she mounts the spring loaded animalLiquor Lots trying to give away the hash shit
The city is getting closer
Reminder that the full moon is coming up!
After navigating the small markings in the forest, we stumbled upon the end of the run and got set up before it was total darkness.
Regroup and Down Down’s
It was a bring your own chair type of evening. A closing circle formed so that we could enjoy our refreshments and snacks.
Circle formingYummy snacksLiquor Lots has many skillsHalf yard time!
Hump the Shark assumed the RA duties and appointed Booty Camp and Snow Blower as choir. As darkness was now a thing, the taking pictures thing became more difficult. Everyone moves much faster in the dark!
I am not usually this blurryGreat picture!
Hump the Shark went down his extensive list of crimes, misdemeanors and made up stuff.
Our Hashmaster was so excited to get the run started, he neglected to go around the circle as the beginning so we could call out our names. We did it late and in the dark. On In will never forget!
On In post down down
Lof-T set a fine trail and was rewarded with a suitable song. He should set trail more often as his neighbourhood is rich with features, pathways, and viewpoints!
Lot-T the hare
On with the program. Usual stuff with many offences and things that warranted a down down.
Insane Bolt was racing againOPP came lateLL wants this goneKC has done some excessive walking latelyWarranted the Camel songHTS and Sloppy SecondsLooks like a hash shit hand off!Hot Cheeks is excited to care for thisSnevil is gleaming
Unfinished business from last week was the half yard ceremony for Hump the Shark for realizing 300 runs. This week, the vessel was present and filled with suitable refreshment. Hump has been practicing for years to do this well!
ReadySetGoRoaring Nancy signals his approval
With the down down’s now complete, we were declared “on the piss”
Scribed by Skewbic Hair, who surprisingly was present for the run.
Trail Summary
Over 6 km through the wilds of the Triwood neighbourhood. Charleswood, Brentwood and Collingwood!
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
