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Run 2430 – Grey Cup Run

Hares: Booty Camp and Snow Blower

Booty Blower Bodega

2023 17 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0S7

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RA:  Tighty Whitey and Stool Stuffer

Attendance: 26

The Grey Cup – A Canadian Football Tradition

The Beginning

We have great hopes that the Canadian Football League will continue to function, and we support their endeavours. As this event is shortly after the MisManagement turnover, remembering that it a thing that we do and is a numbered run can be challenging!

We were pleased that Booty Camp and Snow Blower remembered and volunteered to hot this afternoon run. This is a special event with an afternoon run followed by a hosted feast and finally some sort of football game.

The game was in Winnipeg this year, and featured the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and the Montreal Alouettes. Absent from the roster was the local Calgary Stampeders football team. They, unfortunately, did not make it through the selection process. Hopes for next year!

The weather was surprisingly pleasant for mid November afternoon with sunny above zero temperatures and no snow. As such, setting trail and following marks were not as much of a problem that they could be at this time of year.

The group converged on the starting location and gathered inside in anticipation for the run start.

The hostess takes stock of the home invasion

Given sufficient time to all to arrive, the group was called outside to circle up on the front lawn.

Roaring Nancy with this Irish speaking supporters

Camshaft called the circle to order and we went through the announcements and introductions.

The hare was called into the middle of the circle. Booty Camp made the marks and described their meaning. Snow Blower sends his regrets for not being their personally. Apparently an out of town commitment precluded his attendance in person, but he was instrumental in setting the trail.

Here are the marks. Should be easy to find trail!

Booty Camp pointed in the direction of the run start and the pack was released.

The Trail

Off into the neighbourhood to find the marks. On On was called and the runners dispersed. The walkers received instruction on which way to go and we were all off!

As we meandered through the leafy neighbourhood of Briar Park, we came upon our local shrine to the sport of football.

We chose to take a group shot of the walkers so we could remember what a great time we were having!

A strong turn out from the walkers

Over the bridge across Crowchild Trail and back to the neighbourhood.

Scoobie considers a scooter trip. This has not ended well for others!

As we continued through the neighbourhood, we came upon the regroup vehicle and there was much rejoicing.

Apparently, some were wearing the colours of their preferred team. Here is the evidence!

The group enjoyed the regroup until it was time to head back to the run start to prepare for both the down down’s and the football game.

The Down Down’s

Inside the warmth of the inside, the group enjoyed snacks and refreshments. Much mingling and chatting in preparation for the closing ceremonies, feast and football game.

Tighty Whitey and Stool Stuffer were the tag team Religious Advisors. The refreshments were prepared to our beer wench, Liquor Lots (Sicker Lots).

Stool Stuffer and Tighty Whitey ready to go

Stool Stuffer and Tighty Whitey appointed a choir of Slippy Thong, and Mmmmm Lady Fingers

Choir – sing yourselves a song

The program started with a series of down down’s honouring the hare, and other various and sundry offences. A high contingent of sexual offences were called out!

With all done, we gave the RA’s a down down and we on the piss.

Much food and yummy things were enjoyed in anticipation of the big game. Lets see how this will end up!

How we like the Grey Cup!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Apparently the runners endured something close to 7 km. The walkers trail was close to 4 km’s. A great trail for the Grey Cup Run.

Run 2371 – Grey Cup Run

Hares:   Snow Blower and Booty Camp

Location: Banff Trail Residence

RA: Abandoned Pussy

Attendance: 19

Where Canadian Football is Played in Calgary

The Beginning

The Grey Cup is the final game of the Canadian football season. The winner gets to take home the Grey Cup.

There was some hope that the local team would be present to compete, but that was not the case. As such, we were relegated to celebrating the Grey Cup football game with a run, and a watch party.

Grey Cup was held in Vancouver in an enclosed stadium, with teams from Toronto and Winnipeg participating.

Booty Camp and Snow Blower hosted the run. This is a special run on the Sunday in the afternoon. Thankfully, the weather was good for the run. Snow predicted for that evening, but the daytime was double digits and sunny.

A group of intrepid hashers showed up, running without the burden of headlamps. We gathered initially inside, awaiting the late cummers to arrive.

Enough of this warm inside stuff, time to go outside and face the elements!

Ba Ba Beer and PMS

Insane Bolt ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions. Milestone for Mucky Dip – 650 runs! The hares went through the marks for the run.

The pack was released and we were off to find the trail!

The Trail

Through the pathways and back alleys to eventually hit the pedestrian overpass to McMahon Stadium, a shrine for Calgary football. We had a chance to circle the stadium to take in all its wonderment. This location will host the Grey Cup in 2026! Stay tuned!

Apparently the walkers also discovered the stadium.

Selfie master at work

Thankfully, there was more trail with considerable elevation loss and gain coupled with a viewpoint or two. Playgrounds included!

View of the city

Of course there was more uphill and downhill. Why do they call this neighbourhood St. Andrews Heights!

Thankfully, the good marks showed up and we were directed to the regroup vehicle to find suitable refreshments.

Regroup

Down Down’s

After a successful regroup, the retreated to the backyard comfort of our hosts. Not as warm as we would have liked, but OK for the down down’s.

Group assembling

Abandoned Pussy was the religious advisor and delivered the program.

All was well and AP declared us “on the piss”. Can Crusher took a moment to demonstrate her superior can crushing skills.

We completed the afternoon with a splendid eating feast and the watch of the football game. Now we know that the Toronto team were victorious.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

Trail Summary

A fine trail through the posh neighbourhoods with some uphill, views and downhill. Some of us went around 6 km. Others went further to enjoy the check backs the hare had provided!

Run 2313- Grey Cup Run and Game Watch Party

Hares: Hump the Shark

Location: Rashy Bush and Stool Stuffers Place – Fairview SE

RA: King Shit

Attendance: 21

Crazy Marks!

The Story

The annual Grey Cup football game is the pinnacle of the Canadian Football League season. We plan a special afternoon run prior to the game, the come back to eat, drink and celebrate with a game watch party. This year, however, the home team neglected to succeed in sufficient victories to participate in this years match. As such, the choice was cheering for Winnipeg, or Montreal. A tough choice for those in Alberta.

The Grey Cup
The Grey Cup

The Beginning

We were blessed with great weather for late November, with temperatures around 10 C. 21 Hashers appeared at the Stool Stuffer/Rashy Bush dream house in Fairview to participate in the trail. The group invaded their space and proceeded to chat and socialize prior to the circle.

The Circle

Eventually, the circle was called to order by PMS. There were a number of announcements for the group prior to going through the introductions. Here are a few photos of the circle.

The Trail

The hares were released to find the marks that Hump the Shark had set to mark the trail. Not to be confused with the plethora of “F” marks legacy of the recent Full Moon Hash, the primary marking was a “G“, symbolizing the Grey Cup theme for the run.

As the scribe was part of the walking contingent, not a lot to report on the true trail, except is was epic! This neighbourhood has a high level of inflatable Christmas ornaments. It appears the some sort of virus was ripped through the neighbourhood as many unblown Christmas characters were observed. I expect this problem to be solved before the big day.

Regroup

After a challenging trail (and walk), the regroup appeared in the backyard of the host’s mansion. A suitable smokeless fire pit was filled with wet wood and other debris with hope of a warm, smokeless fire experience. Drinking and chatting were in order prior the the down downs commencing.

The Down-Downs

King Shit was the RA for the down-downs. An great display of wit and humour.

KS did a fine job of appointing On-In to appoint a choir, who were Slippy Thong, Snow Blower and Skewbic Hair. Such talent was graciously appreciated by the group.

A fine set of closing ceremony accusation were dreamed up and some fine singing was delivered. KS even had a cheat sheet to make sure he stayed on track! Apparently PMS has some secret French beer, Meteor branded. She seemed to enjoy it! A taste of home!

A little thin on evidence of the down-down’s as the photographer was tied up with choiring.

Game Watch Party

We snacked and drank and chatted until the Grey Cup football game started. Very impressive number of commercials that had to be watched, interspersed with some football action. The Western guys were winning at half time. The Green Day half time show reminded us how old we are all getting. Stoolie and Rashy put on some yummy food. Epic success! Apparently, the Montreal team produced a victory!

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

On On.