Halloween | Calgary HHH Scribblings

Hares: Snow Blower, supported by Booty Camp

Location: Two House Brewing Taproom + Pizza

1901 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K3

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RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 26

Hard to Imagine!

The Beginning

With Halloween approaching, the group had to figure out what to do. Some years we have done a pub crawl with full costume, while other years we have been more restrained,

This year, it was a half way “wear a Halloween Hat” theme. Snow Blower set trail with the emotional assistance of Booty Camp from the ever popular Two House Brewing Taproom and Pizza. Close to the elevated C-Train track and the Sunalta neighbourhood, a great location for a run.

Some of us were a bit tardy to the run start, so we were a bit rushed trying to capture the “beginning”. It would appear that many hashers sporting hats were present. Some went “full costume” as that is what makes their world turn. A reasonable turn out of 26 or so hashers was achieved. Did I mention that it is now dark when we start the runs?

A few shots to capture the enthusiasm of the group!

PMS used her best bossy tone to get the group organized for the hares to tell us about the trail.

PMS checking her flexibility and clapping to keep the evil spirts at bay

Fast trail making with the tandem technique

Snow Blow indicated that the first mark was the arrow head west into the urban darkness. The pack was released!

The Trail

Starting along 10 ave SW, in the shadow of the elevated C-Trail tracks, we headed west until we found the check at the C-Trail station. As expected, a massive check back was set up for the keen runners. A large group returned to the check after they realized they had been had.

Hot Cheeks was caught out on a raised access cover on the sidewalks. The went down on trail and was not pleased. I’m sure the city will drop by and fix the tripping hazard at their convenience. Hot Cheeks survived to finish the trail.

Tripping hazard, as demonstrated by Hot Cheeks!

Off through the neighbourhoods, there was endless climbing up to near 17 Ave SW. We were driven by the fact that what goes up must come down. Parks and decoration were enjoyed on the trail.

A viewpoint was promised and delivered.

Off through the neighbourhoods to check out the decorations. The size of the skeletons attracted the interest of some of the Harrierettes.

Camshaft and Booty Camp happy to be there!

On In and Down Down’s

After our regroup, we headed over to Two House Taproom and Pizza. Busy place with trivia going full bore. We had a reserved table, which was good. Food and refreshments were enjoyed, then we retired to the patio for the closing ceremonies.

As it appeared that trivia would never end, we headed out to the patio to conduct the down down’s. Hump the Shark was religious advisor. Tighty Whitey, caught bashing, was volunteered to be choir.

The hares were thanked, and many crimes and offences were dealt with.

There was much mirth and merriment focused on Booty Camp’s costume hat. An undue amount of attention to the dangling bits was quite a spectacle.

Eventually, the down down’s were done and we were on the piss.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

The trail was close to 5 km’s of great Halloween romping. Some of us had difficulties in starting our gadgets on time.

Hash Extra

Additional pictures for your viewing pleasure.

An opportunity to find your best costume and try it on!

Hare: On-In and King Shit

Location: Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub

140 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada

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RA: Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 30

The Story

The run theme was a Halloween Howl, with dressing up encouraged. The plan was to set a run enabling the group to show off their creative costumes and to determine what type of attention they could attract. On-In and King Shit had crafted a run that would entertain us through the beltline and downtown Calgary, with multiple stops along the way!

The Beginning

A good group showed up, mostly in costume. The weather was cooperating so we did not have to have our snow suits on over our costumes this year. The circle formed outside of Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub much to the amusement and entertainment of the local community inhabiting the street and the high rise apartments in the area. Some very creative costume creations…….

We had a new boot, Brent, who was entertained by the antics of the group in anticipation of the run that followed. Announcements and introductions were performed by the Hashmaster, preparing for the trail description from the Hares.

Hashmaster — On-In Conducting the Circle!

Hares tell the pack what they need to know, prior to releasing the pack!

A key consideration is that this trial was multi-stop and involved the use of public transit to successfully complete the trail. Apparently some of these key instructions went unheard for some of the pack.

The Trail

The pack dispersed into the street lit night. The marks were found and the hash was off! First distraction was the firefighters that parked adjacent to our circle. Their costumes looked very authentic, but apparently they were on duty saving the community and could not join us for the run.

First regroup was across town in the shadow of Dicken’s Pub, a location that has hosted many a hash event. Apparently King Shit had recollection problems on where we were going. The sighting of the KAYAK mobile indicated that all was good.

From the first regroup, we were given explicit instructions to get to the C-Trail, take the Blue Line to City Hall, and await further instructions. As there are no rules in the hash, or “you can’t tell me what to do”, the group fragmented into “good listeners” and “free spirits”. Eventually, most of us got to where we needed to go.

At the City Hall C-Train station, we were instructed to make our way to Kak’s Bar & Podcast. A new place in the cool part of town, we invaded the place and enjoyed a refreshment courtesy of the generosity of the Hash group. Refreshments and atmosphere were good. The Podcast thing is something that you can not drink, and must listen to their program. See their website for more details.

The last leg of the run involved another regroup. A spontaneous soccer game was kicked off, as we have many talented athletes in our group. Thankfully, the distance was not far and the refreshments were good? The police rolled by and did not seem to be interested on what we were up to. Quickly done, off the Bottlescrews for the closing ceremonies.

Unintended, spontaneous soccer breakout and Regroup #3…..

The Trail Summary

The Down-Downs

The RA volunteer was Skewbic Hair, who was able to invent enough material for a program. Choir duties handled diligently by Hardly and Roaring Nancy. Many transgressions and offences were observed on trail and subsequently rewarded. Special call out to Little Bo Peep, who was attracting attention from both ends of the Spectrum. Luigi was very popular with his realistic costume, and made a lot of new friends on trail!