Any chance that is a false trail?Are those dark clouds?
The Beginning
August long weekend and the interest in trail setting was low. On In canvassed the group to no avail, and thus selected himself to set trail to ensure the survival of the hash. The burden of the hashmaster.
A suitable run start was selected at the old furniture store, with an available parking lot for outdoor down downs. The smaller group assembled and prepared for the run.
There was a weather situation developing. Something about huge rain and huge hail. Not to worry as we could see that the storm cells would start with the northern communities before we got our share. No reason to panic.
Once a fine place to buy fine furniture
Matching shirtsKing Shit and Blue BallsMucky Dip and HardlyLazy CummerStool StufferRashy BushTwisty and Menage-a-trois
On in calls the circle to order and shows us the marks he has made to describe the trail. Mention of a VP (view point), suggested we would be doing some hill climbing to catch the view.
On In runs the circleA bit of a stretch to make the marks
On In pointed in a direction and the pack was released.
The Trail
Off through the parking lots. False trails were set to provide extra running potential for some.
Cloud inspectionShopping if you likeObey the traffic signalsNo tornados yet, OKMarksUp we goPhotogenic hashersThe beer is over thereViewpointViewpoint selfie!
The false trail at the view point was a nice touch. Back down the stairs to find true trail and some playgrounds for our playing pleasure.
Hump demonstrating his swinging abilityRashy likes the duckStoolie handles the turtle “one handed”Lazy Cummer makes a new friend
Not all fun and games, there was more trail to be discovered.
Trail this wayWide open spacesBVVN – a good sign
Regroup and Down Down’s
The pack made it back to the starting parking lot where refreshments and snacks were available.
Best regroup ever!Safe under a roof!
An unfortunate incident occurred with a delicious expensive Alberta whiskey product, purchased by a hasher while on trail. So sad, but the smell was delicious.
BeforeAfterSo sad
Hump the Shark was Religious Advisor, self appointed. As the weather was deteriorating quickly, we performed an expedited version of the down downs so we could dispense to safety before the hail emergency.
Hump the Shark is readyOn In for a shitty trailRashy almost lost herselfMucky chose not to playStoolie Dastardly for running his own shorter trailWalkers in competitionLazy CummerHardlyKing Shit still reeling from his lossSkewbic for somethingOn the piss!
A fine trail and a fine evening. On the piss declared. Scramble to leave before the huge raindrops started in earnest.
Scribed bySkewbic Hair
Trail Summary
Looks like about 6 km of great trail. No hail or rain was encountered on trail. The drive home was a different story….
Blue Balls volunteered to set trail for the pack. As the weather has been hot, hot, hot for the last week or two, this trail would be a test of your survival instincts. Starting from the Reagle Beagle SW, we knew that we would likely be off to the hills and ravines to the west.
Imagine a patio in front in the Summer!
The hashers congregated in the heat and got ready for the run. Blue Balls described the marks and the pack was released.
The Trail
Heading to the west, the trail took in the hills, ravines, roads, sidewalks and trails. Neighbourhoods of Christie Park, Strathcona Park, Aspen Woods and the Westside Recreation Centre.
Insane Bolt acting childish again….
The Down Downs
Back to the patio of the Regal Beagle, Roaring Nancy had accepted the position of RA. Choir was Pyro, Hardly and Hot Cheeks.
We can do this!
The various crimes and offences were rewarded with down down’s. The hare set an epic trail of close to 8 km and was thanked profusely.
Misbehaving (again) on trailHot Cheeks having a good timeKing Shit looks like he has the Hash ShitHardly and Twisty with some pinky actionTeacher off for the summerReady to party!
Apparently, there was a down down tragedy. Something was spilled by Insane Bolt. He will have to learn to be more careful.
I am such an idiot. Did I really spill that beer?
The crowd seemed please with the ceremony, then the group was declared to be “on the piss” by Roaring Nancy.
Happy to be here. I like Fernie Brewing beer glassesFine Job by the RA.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair, who was not at the run and really had no clue what actually happened.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of 8 km was set by Blue Balls. Pleased to run in these neighbourhoods with the variety or terrain. Note that 69th street was crossed!
The format for the annual Stampede Run was changed. We planned for a Saturday run with a food and beer fest to finish. Hardly and Twisty arranged for the venue, a picnic, aptly named Sparrow Song picnic site located in North Glenmore Park SW.
It was a hot day with lots of sunshine. Great weather for hashing.
Busy place and parking was a bit of a problem. The directions on the website directed us to a parking lot. From there, you were on your own to hear the Sparrow Song and find out where we needed to be.
We gathered for the circle and eventually got ready for the trail.
Prior to the runThe crowd arrives
We new we were in for some excitement as we were forbidden to bring any phones of car keys. A harbinger for what was to come.
Hardly described the marks made in flour, toilet paper, and chalk. As there were four hares, and our proximity to the steep embankments and the Elbow river, we suspected that this would be an epic adventure.
Hardly marks the grass
With phones put away, not a lot of pictures for the circle and the trail. As such, you need to imaging On In getting the circle together. Introduction of the archives, announcements, and introductions. Now we were ready to run.
The Trail
We started the trail toward the Weaselhead wilderness area. However, a check at the top of the cliff meant that some had to go down the steep trails for be rewarded with check backs.
The forest was very dense and making progress to find marks was challenging. Fortunately, some of us know that there was only one bridge over the Elbow river.
Reacquainted with the group, we followed the pathways through the Weaselhead flats for a long time. Eventually, we were introduced to the river swim portion of the trail. As the snow melt has replenished the reservoir via the Elbow river, the river was deep. To deep to walk so swimming and floating was the only option.
Even Lofty Prancer was insufficiently tall to avoid floating.
After a very long time in the water, and realizing that swimming was not your olympic sport, we arrived at the regroup back the the Elbow river bridge. The refreshments were very tasty, and on ice from a cooler that was transported a long way from the cars for the regroup.
The Down Downs
Skewbic Hair was the religious advisor. A round of down down’s were delivered to the enthusiastic group. Lofty and Roaring Nancy were the choir. Not a lot of evidence of the closing ceremony, but those that were there enjoyed themselves.
The group of Hares….Hardly, Pyro, Snow Blower, and Dastardly. Choir Lofty and Roaring Nancy thinking about a song
All done, on the piss to transition to the food and beverage course.
A fine feast of yummy beef on a bun was enjoyed.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
It appears that we covered close to 8 km, of which 1 km was the raging Elbow river. No one drowned, which a fortunate outcome.
The summer is sometimes a difficult time to get volunteers to set trail. On In had reached out to the group for a hare in the previous week and though he had it sorted. Things changed, and we needed a hare on short notice. Thankfully, Daisy Duke offered to set trail from Richmond Green. Dastardly agreed to help, and we were sorted.
Have not run from Richmond Green SW in the past. Parking lot was busy as it hosts multiple sports from this location. Thankfully, we were able to get parked and work the circle to get this run started.
Sort of looks like a circle could happen here.
Rashy and Slippy twinsNice shirtLSOS before his chiropractor appointmentDastardly, Pyro and Blue BallsTwisty and HardlyBC refugeesSpicy Onion Balls here againHash ladies chattingTeam sunglassesMucky Dip graces the groupDaisy Duke and On In
Roaring and Rashy
On In got the circle off and running. We had three visitors from California who we were happy to welcome.
On InVisitorsVisitors + Just 10 BeaverScrabble tiles for marks
The Trail
Once the first marks were discovered, the pack was off to explore the neighbourhoods around Richmond Green.
Liquor Lots going this wayJust 10 Beaver climbingSlippy trying to ignore the photographer
As the pack wandered around aimlessly, a wave of confusion arose. Part of the pack became renegades and broke off to make their own trail. Eventually, they realized that no marks have been found and rejoined the main pack.
Playgrounds were in abundance. Various playing techniques were employed to make the most of the equipment.
Park with optionsA couple of swingersDoes this look dangerousNext park is ?Found one.I like the way this feelsHot slideQuestionable image….
More streets, allies and parks were explored in between playground stops.
Where is the next playgroundA well marked playgroundExtreme playing…Hardly looks into the sun….
Eventually, we made it through the tight streets and alleys in the new neighbourhood where Currie Barracks used to be. Entertaining playground equipment.
Hump the Shark on a planeA foursome?Showing off.This slide squeaks and I do not like the look of that black hole at the end.
After we were all played out, we found the regroup and a suitable location for the mosquitos and ants to share in our celebrations.
Regroup and Down Down’s
Outside down downs were in order. A circle in the park was formed and things started to take shape.
Your can hear the bugsOutside down downsTake the place over
Hump the Shark seems to like this Religious Advisor thing as he once again volunteered himself. Choir was selected with Pull my Woody and Sticky Lips initially.
Hump the Shark ready to deliverBC ChoirDastardly drinks for two. Daisy had to goRoaring NancyVisitorsCovered in GooHot Cheeks to help out the choirTactile InspectionJust10Best choir everVisitorsOn InRashy and StoolieHardly and Mucky DipVisitor teaching us a new songLiquor Lots Booty and TwistySpicy Onion BallsSame school!On the Piss!
Eventually, we were all though the ceremonies and declared “on the piss”. Some headed out to the Richmond Pub for continued celebration.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
The Trail Summary
The trail ended up to be close to 7 km’s. Good neighbourhoods for hashing and a fine trail was set by Daisy Duke and Dastardly.
The Canada Day Run is a Calgary hash tradition. Coincidentally, Canada Day falls on a Monday, a hashing day! Hardly and Twisty volunteered to look after the run and wind up with yummy food back at their place after the run. This was an afternoon run. In Calgary, that means that you can see the thunder storms closing in on you from a great distance. With a significant hail event the day before, we were paying attention to the colour of the sky.
The run start was at the Berkshire Gate parking lot for Nose Hill Park in the North West. This was an afternoon run, so we gathered together for a 2:00 pm start. The weather was great at the start of the run. The rain clouds were off in the distance, so not a problem yet!
On In got the circle together and we prepared for the Nose Hill run.
Getting ready to Run. Those might be dark clouds over there….Hardly and TwistyOn In and LSOSRoaring Nancy, Hump the Shark, and Karate ClitLiquor Lots and Slippy ThongDastardly with Canada Day Jell-O shooters Visitor – Golden Finger FellaCYHMN, Nightstalker, and RoaringStool StufferLSOS and Rashy BushKing ShitSkewbic Hair, Roaring Nancy, Can You Hear Me Now and Night Stalker.
On In ran the circle. We have a milestone with Liquor Lots achieving 200 runs. Introduced our visitor from Wisconsin, USA, and got the hares in the circle to introduce the marks for today’s run.
On In starts the circleGolden Finger FellaCYHMN is the secret hare, assisting HardlyStandard marks in flour and flaggingBack check and a check
Four flags indicated a “beer hunter” opportunity. Some beer had been placed in the forest for hashers to find! We were reminded that there is a lot of uphill in Nose Hill. Mountain climbing fans would not be disappointed.
With instructions complete, the hash was off.
The Trail
Nose Hill Park, to no one’s surprise, has hills. It also has wilderness areas. There was an abundance of grass, flowers, trails and views to be enjoyed.
UphillUphill and over thereLL climbing to inspect the cloudsKC admiring the viewTop of the hill for Hump the Shark and Lying Sack of ShitBeer Hunter flagging retrievalDense bushA rewardGoing this way nowScoobie tries a selfieView PointRoaring with intentNice View (of the mountains)Another nice view!
Regroup
After a thorough investigation of the available trails, the marks eventually lead us back to the start. In the parking lot, the regroup vehicle was complete with suitable refreshments and the dark clouds had left to rain somewhere else.
Regroup frenzyRegroup chaosPhoto Opportunity!Rashy recovering from a mighty trail run. Curbing her enthusiasm.
The hash completed the parking lot activities successfully, then on the food and down downs nearby.
Down Down’s and Festivities
No better way to celebrate Canada day then with a BBQ and beer. We filled up the back yard with happy hashers and enjoyed the chips and goodies prior to the down down’s.
Shade is goodBeer is goodAll is good!Beer readyTake your seats please!
Hump the Shark nominated himself for RA duties, and assigned Roaring Nancy and Rashy Bush as the choir!
Are you ready to down down!Choir, sing yourself a song!
Hump the Shark went through a comprehensive list of crimes, rewards, and offences.
Hares!Shitty TrailStoolie for somethingVisitorLSOS and Slippy ThongNight StalkerPyro and On InLook at those shirts!Fine regroup!
And now, what we have all been waiting for, time to celebrate 200 runs for Liquor Lots. She has been in training for some time now, and was prepared to show us what she can do!
Not the fastest half yard consumption record, but a solid effort. A fine display of beer drinking competency.
Nice vest too!Harder than it looks!
With all the crimes and stories completed, it was declared to be “on the piss”, and let the BBQ begin!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A challenging trail run with sensational views and the bonus “beer hunter” experience. Something in the 4+ ish range, with the elevation changes to keep it real.
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.
On on!
Playtime was appropriately observed in all parks that were on trail. Scaring some small children in the process!
PMS working on her portfolio
Booty Camp goes for a spinNight Stalker bongo practiceI can’t get enough of thisLike my glassesI can do this!A hoard of walkersCatch me if I fallHump makes a discoveryBalance is goodThese big pink things are enormous!
The Regroup
In the absence of any evidence of a regroup, I will insert a proxy photo from a past run.
Something like this
And then, legitimate regroup pictures appears from the interweb! A large turn out deserves a big picture!
Regroup hereBeer NearBeer Very NearUnique mark to the regroup resembling a squished squirrel
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.
Religious Advisor
It’s that look…..
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.
New Boot Christian300 Runs CYHMN
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!
Like my new shoesYes we like your new shoes. Here, drink from them to break them in!This is what I live for!New shoe taste
Stork like stretching from Daisy Duke and CYHMN. This is what scares people away from the group.
The crimeThe recreation!
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.
Who me?Yes that is the “M” wordSomething back here too!
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 drunkenrevelry“.
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 accessHash Shit from Fish FaceDoes this suit me?Apparently Insane Bolt accepted a Hash Shit from Strap OnSexual offence – Matching shirts“M” word volunteersRashy did something to StoolieInsane likes this hash shit soo much!
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.
Pyro volunteered to set trail from the Crowchild Twin Area parking lot in the NW, in the community of Scenic Acres. This part of town has some epic view, pathways that run both downhill and uphill, and well as significant changes in elevation. The ravines are quite spectacular as we have explored them on previous occasions.
The group gathered in the parking lot, and secured appropriate parking spots for the outdoor down-downs that were to follow.
Eventually, something resembling a circle formed as we prepared for the start of the Pyro run.
Karate Klit, Camshaft and Slow ClapDastardlyPyro and Hump the SharkHTS and SnevilHardly and TwistyLiquor Lots and King ShitPMS welcomes youLiquor Quicker and PyroPMS and Mmmmmm Lady FingersInsane Bolt, Snow Blower, and Booty CampOn In
PMS lead the circle and went through the formalities. Pyro described the run he had set for the group.
PMS… being empatheticJust Amy studies the marks left by Pyro
The Trail
Pyro pointed us in the direction that lead to the first marks. The pack scattered and started to call out the trail markings. Unfortunately, the trail was configured to start with a huge downhill which had to be repaid later in the trail after exhaustion set in.
Through the neighbourhoods we romped until we discovered more hidden pathways and wide open terrain, with views.
The downhill now changed to uphill and we ambitiously challenged the terrain to finish off the trail. Eventually, the regroup was found and there was much rejoicing.
Regroup
The support vehicle was full of delicious beverages. A fine finish for a great run.
Regroup
Down Downs
Outdoor down downs were in order. Those that were prepared with chairs formed a circle. Hump the Shark nominated himself as the Religious Advisor. A choir was selected and the ceremonies were performed.
Those with chairsHump the Shark thinking about offencesThe choir celebrating themselves
Hump the Shark called out a number for hashers for various offences and charges. The choir did a fine job of knowing just enough songs to keep it rolling, All was good!
Pyro sets a fine trail.PMS, Liquor Lots, and Just AmyCamshaftMmmmm Lady FingersPyro and King Shit discuss the Hash ShitTwisty and Booty Camp related some walkers talesScoobie and Booty Camp Insane Bolt – Models Hash Shit holding techniquesKing Shit keeps his Hash Shit for another week
With all the offences dealt with, Hump the Shark declared the group to be “On the piss”.
The group retired to Nottingham’s Pub for further refreshment, popcorn and debrief.
Free popcorn … the best kindA fun time was had by all
These scribblings scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
Depending on your success with check backs, the trail was in the 5 km range. A perfect distance for a hash run.
Note: This map had a section of driving from the end of the run to the pub. You numbers will be different
Thankfully, Pyro has recovered sufficiently from some health issues to enable him to continue down the road to recovery to setting the hash trail. We are thankful that Pyro, once again, for saving the Hash from obliteration by stepping up and volunteering to set trail. A good role model for those with an interest in setting trail.
And what it trail it was! Tu Tu’s were present in abundance to acknowledge that this run was happing on a 22 day of the month. Take notice that another Tu Tu run appears in April 2024. Get your Tu Tu’s in order!
The group assembled in the Silver Point Pub & Eatery in Sliver Springs NW. Warm inside and not too busy. A fine location to host the Hash!
The circle was called and hashers assembled outside . On-In lead the circle and went through the formalities of getting things ready. Hash enthusiasm was high anticipating another epic Pyro run.
On-In leads the circleStrap On, PMS, and SnevilLazy Cummer and LLBlue Balls and Insane BoltDatardly, Hardly and TwistyStool Stuffer , Comes and Goes, and PyroDaisy DukePyro – the Hare
Pyro was called into the circle to explain the marks. Fairly standard markings with “H” being “on trail”, circle is a “check”, X in a circle is a check “back”.
The Trail
With the pack released, off we go through the wilds of Silver Springs NW. A neighbourhood with many views, vista’s and ravines. Surprisingly, there is also some elevation change as we headed north. Nose Hill comes to mind. Nevertheless, full use of markings on the lamp posts and sidewalks as we continued on our road to discovery of the true trail.
Botanical Garden – Don’t go there!Shimmering streetsThe brightest light – PMS for sureThe march of the Tu Tu’s
Through the neighbourhood, some features were observed. Apparently it is common the convert your front yard into an ice sheet. I suppose your could make your own ice cubes if your refrigerator can’t do that job. Views of the Ski Hill were extraordinary. With the right gear, you could venture down the hill, across the river, and go for a ski!
Ice cube factorySki Hill over there!
The terrain offered a variety of both downhill and uphill. It seemed that the uphill sections were long and hard. As the hare had chosen a counter clockwise direction, the uphill near the end encouraged us to find the regroup.
Regroup
Like a beacon of light, the parking lot with the regroup vehicle were eventually found. The beverages were offered at the perfect consumption temperature. No beer slushy was observed. Much mirth and merriment ensued until it was time to head back to the bar for the next facet of our adventure.
Milling About 1Milling about 2Animated conversationFound OPP on trailSnevil and Comes and Goes
Off to the pub for the down-downs…
The Finish
The hashers were happy to come in from the cold and enjoy the hospitality that the Silver Point had for the group. We added to their number of happy patrons that evening. People figured out where to sit, what to eat and what to drink.
There was evidence of exemplary beer pouring with just the right amount of head.
Look at that head!Head is good!
Down Downs
Apparently Daisy Duke, with help from Lazy Cummer, were appointed to run the down down’s. They spent a considerable amount of time making up stories, lies, and other citations for those they hand singled out in the group for special treatment. First order of business was to select the choir!
ReadySetChoir – Insane Bolt, PMS, and Comes and Goes
Much celebratory enjoyment was delivered to individuals selected to receive rewards, as evidence by these pictures!
Hump the Shark and King ShitStrap on Cramp onLL and OPPOPP getting to know her new hash shit –Scoobie for some minor offenceLC and DD… remembering they forgot to acknowledge the harePyro gets a down down for saving the group!
A fine run with a fine finish. We almost forgot to give the hare a down down, but that problem was resolved.
Prior to the arrival of the great deep freeze, PMS decided this would be a good time to set trail. Being a beltline resident, she decided to start the trail in one of the trendy new pubs that proliferate this part of town. The Mash (on 17th) were happy to have a crowd to fill up the venue on a quite Monday evening.
With a cool urban location, the associated parking challenge became apparent as the hashers began arriving in earnest. Parking many blocks away enabled some to count steps in addition to the run. The early arrivers engaged the staff in chit chat, in an effort to enlighten them what would transpire after the run was over, and we return to eat and drink!
Heading out to find the circleWarm insideNot a happy time
The remote circle was across the street in an adjacent parking lot. Fine place for the group to congregate in anticipation of what the hare had in store for us.
Everyone seems so happy to be here, with tempered appreciation of the tremendous trail that PMS had planned for us. This start location is at the “bottom” of Mount Royal, and it was slippery but not absolutely freezing cold!
DastardlyStrap On and Lazy CummerHappy SnevilSlow Clap and Beer in the RearLL, PMS shadowed by DastardlyOn-In in the CircleLSOS, Slippy and StoolieHot Cheeks and RashyStrap on and Snevil
On-In ran the circle. The Hare (PMS), went in to great detail explaining the marks. In her rush to get us going, she neglected to mention the copious amount of orange flagging that were instrumental to following the trail.
Chalk size is importantFollow these marks to happiness!
The Trail
With the pack released, they wandered off in search of marks. Some marks were found and the trail covered streets, pathways and hills. Slipperiness was abundant, and some hashers (Slow Clap) went down on trail, leaving a lasting impression.
Start is somewhere around here.Across the StreetOver here?Snevil found here peopleTree lights
The orange flagging was instrumental navigating the pathway maze by the Glencoe Club. Some hashers got lost, while others just gave up and returned to the start.
There were parks and stairways involved, and many lovely streets as we explored the Mount Royal neighbourhood.
Eventually, a regroup was found, and all were happy. The beer was at a slushy temperature, making it more challenging to consume.
Down Downs
Snevil was appointed RA and proceeded to deliver a fine program.
Beer is ready!Snevil ready for actionLiquor LotsPMS the HareHump the SharkSlow ClapStrap On CramponLying Sack of ShitRashy and StoolieDaisy Duke and Hot Cheeks
Happy hashers ready to pack it in for another week. Of note was a special verse of El Camino that was created just for PMS given her offer to host the regroup….in the front. More to follow !
Following is the original verse of El! Camino for PMS:
“She took us to the back, the she took us to the front. She had us in her rear , then she had us in her…..El! Camino El! El! Camino”
Original material from : The Duke of Daisy, the Shark of Hump, the Shit of King …. with assistance for the Hair of Skewbic
Location: Chez Hardly and Twisty, Beddington, NW Calgary
RA: Stool Stuffer
Attendance: 19
Boxing Day Run!
The Beginning
With the calendar enabling to have hash after hash after hash, it was now time for the traditional Boxing Day – Boxer Shorts run. Hardly and Twisty volunteered to set trail and host the crew of runners and walkers who had not yet succumbed to the over abundance of Christmas cheer, given that Monday was Christmas Day…. and there was a run to be had!
The weather cooperated and it was a warm, sunny day well suited for an afternoon run through the wilds of Beddington. Temperatures in excess of 10 C were observed on the drive up to the run. Global warming is adorning the hard packed ice and snow with a delightful layer of meltwater, just perfect for loss of traction.
The group parked on the street and assembled on a sunny driveway across the street. Dirty Dancer and Mouthful are used to their sunny driveway being overrun by hashers, so did not call the police to remove the unruly gang of anxious and loud hashers.
The circle starting to formChildren and visitors , along with Booty Camp ,Snow Blower and Hash Test DummyBa Ba Beer and Huggy BearTighty Whitey, On-In, King ShitBlue Balls, Rashy Bush, Stool Stuffer and DastardlyPMS and Strap On…. Who is number 1?
Boxer shorts fashion show.
Matching shortsLook what this covers!Matching shorts
Circle up was called, and On-In lead the group through the opening ceremonies. Hardly described the marks for the run, confirmed that the run conformed to the Abu Dhabi convention, and to disregard any ancient marks from previous trails set in the neighbourhood. B was the letter of interest for those following true trail.
On-In runs the circle…Hardly and the marks
The Run
The pack was released to find the true trail. Of course the first long downhill segment lead to a check back. After much milling around and discovering other false trails, evidence to the true trail emerged.
This is what you are looking forRashy outruns her shadowPMS pleased with finding another false trailTypical decorations in the hood.Blow up toys looking for snow
There were playgrounds to be enjoyed. Hardly had selected a portion of the neighbourhood that was rich with PG’s. Unruly hashers took to swinging, teetering, and shopping cart thrills. I do not suspect we will be welcome back.
Strap-on demonstrating here swinging skillsChecking out the equipmentNo jumping off!This will not end wellEscape before the cops come
Finally, after an exhausting trail, the end was near. BN spotted on the post meant that beverages would soon be available to quench our overpowering thirst. A crowd gathered on the sidewalk in anticipation of refreshments to follow.
This is a good signWhere is the beer?
Regroup and Down Down’s
In spite of global warming, the regroup was held indoors so we can bask in the shadow of and warmth of our carbon footprint.
Central heating!And seats! Best regroup ever!
As we enjoyed our beverages, the call was made to a spontaneous RA to do the closing ceremonies. Stool Stuffer did not decline quick enough and was elected to conduct the down downs.
Here we go!No vessel shortage this time….
The group packed into the section of the house that was beer spill resistant, and Stoolie launched into his program. Choir…. whoever could remember a song. Content? Clever hand off to the down-down recipient to select the next victim. A fine display of mirth and merriment, in keeping with the drinking season we are in the middle of. Down down to the hares and hosts, down downs for the check back champions, Christmas sock wearers and best boxers. Blue Balls has chosen to be the fastest runner in the hash! Another down down. It keeps on going until On-In declares “on the piss”.
Serious group worried about being singled out for crimes and offences
And the winner is! Best shopping cart adventure ride of the trail.
Best shopping cart ride ever!
The Trail
Something close to 5 km in the warm sunny weather!
A fine trail
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
