The group was having trouble with hare raising. The group is small and folks are busy with winter activities. Thankfully, Hardly agreed to do this run with the help of Dastardly.
The location selected was the Brickwell Taphouse, conveniently located the Thornhill neighbourhood off Centre Street, straddling the NW and NE boundary.
Good things inside!
The group assembled inside and checked out the ambiance and beer/food specials.
Camshaft decreed that it was time to circle up. So outside we went into the cool evening. The air seemed cooler here than in the south part of town where is was quite warm!
HardlyDastardlyShakesbeerHot PantsMr. PeeeeeNutXXX RayKing ShitTwistyCamshaft and Mmmmm Lady FingersTwistyCan You Hear Me NowSlippy ThongInsane BoltSlow Clap
Camshaft ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.
Camshaft runs the circle
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks for the run.
Hardly takes a kneeMore marksSoo many marks!Here they are. Eagle/Turkey split for your enjoyment!
The pack was directed to where the first marks could be found.
The Trail
Off we go through the shopping centre. Marks were found and the pack was off to run the trail.
Off through the neighbourhoods to find the scenic views afforded by this part of town.
Playground foundA slideShakesbeer on the slideVery blurry slide ridePlaytimeInsane BoltShakesbeer Where to nextBridge over Nose CreekTrail TreasuresA long dark path
The front is like a car, the back is like a truck, the front is where you drive, the back is where you “El Camino, El Camino”
Trail TreasuresPathways to exploreStairs to enjoySlippy adjusts her shoelacePark funDangerous contraptionPlenty to enjoyPlaygroundInsane Bolt climbsReady to slide!Anyone for frisbee golfScoobie risking his lifeThis could be dangerousEscape route out of the park
Through the streets and alleys following marks eventually lead to the regroup vehicle.
Regroup vehicleTastes good!
Back to the bar to get set up in anticipation of the down down’s.
Down Down’s
The group made it back to the pub and settled in waiting for the down down’s to begin.
Skewbic Hair was volunteered to be Religious Advisor. He put together a program and selected Insane Bolt to be the choir.
Skewbic Hair – RA, Insane Bolt – choir
Down Down’s for the hares, followed by a series of crimes and stories.
HaresFine trail!XXX RaySlow ClapDastardlyWinter sports enthusiastsTwisty tells a storyOn In
Scoobie able to talk Mr. PeeeeeNut to be RA for next week!
Scoobie declared the group to be “on the piss”
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of 6.5 km’s or so were enjoyed by all the runners that attended. The walkers had a good time as well.
Dastardly and Hardly volunteered to set trail to honour two causes, Ground Hog Day and Lay’em in Snow Memorial Run (hence Brown Dog Day). Ends up being a very long run title. Lay’em in Snow was a long term hasher who passed away recently (3 years ago). He was know for having some sort of brown dog (Luna). He is in our thoughts.
The run started near the trendy neighbourhoods of Forest Lawn and Radisson Heights. With a surprising number of parks and schools, the set the stage for multiple playground opportunities.
A fine location to start a run from
The group assembled in the parking lot ready for the run start.
Let’s get this circle organized
Blue BallsCamshaftInsane BoltHump the SharkHot Cheeks and Liquor LotsVery Saggy Testicles – Edmonton VisitorStool StufferXXX RayPMS and Mmmmm Lady FingersTwistyCoq TittyRoaring NancyDaisy DukeDastardlyShakesbeerRashy BushHardlyKing ShitBooty CampOPP
Camshaft ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.
Sort of a circle
Camshaft in action!
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks.
Marks hereMarks hereAll you need to know
With the mark fully described, the pack was released to find the true trail. There were multiple Eagle/Turkey splits as well of multiple playgrounds.
The Trail
Off go the runners looking for marks. After some confusion, the true trail was found.
Off out of the parking lotHead to the neighbourhoodPark foundClimbingSlidingOff to the next onePlaygroundExcellent quality iceVery slipperyPay attention to the traffic signalsTrafficWhich wayPlaygroundHigh speed spinning
OPP supervises PMS on the web
Trail this wayNo slippingDaisy finds comfortCity viewViewpointTaking it all inC-Train passageThat’s a big one!
Wood under the moon
More C-Train walkwaysSpotted hashersUp the rampAcross the parking lotAnother parkWhat is this for?Why are we waiting?Fun place to be!OK, enough of this
A bit slippery
Steep slopeNeighbourhood routeStanding in the roadTravelling in a pack
The trail continued to meander through the back alleys and eventually we found the regroup vehicle.
Beverages are good!Artwork for you to admire
Back to the bar to get set up for the down down’s.
A great space for the hash
Getting comfortable to get food and drinks ordered!
We like this placeWhat is in my pocket?Where is my beer?You are number 1Do not let others use your phone camera
The Down Downs
Twisty was the Religious Advisor for the evening. She prepared here program and got ready to deliver to the unruly crowd.
Twisty ready
A choir of Skewbic Hair and Hump the Shark were volunteered to be the choir.
Why were we born so beautiful?…. or Ear Beer Rear?
Here’s to the hares!Returning hashersInsane BoltInsane has something to show youConsequences of wearing shorts and falling on the ice….Visitor – Very Saggy TesticlesHash Shit for a new personXXX Ray wins!We are going somewhere warm!Hash shit?Why are we here?For a down down of courseBest trail ever!Why are you looking at me?We have tan linesAre we happy to be back?Best RA ever!Camshaft RA for next week!
With the program complete, we were declared “on the piss”.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of 6 km + was set and enjoyed. Thanks to Hardly and Dastardly for making this happen.
Hash Extra
The walkers had a good time it would appear. Here are some pictures showcasing the walkers experience.
Dastardly was our run leader and Everyone enjoyed a scenic to honour a Few years since Thunder Tits passing. Green onesie was there
Hardly and Hump the Shark were there too I, Tighty Whitey was the designated RA
Just a few walkers led by Twisty
Knowing the marks, we were finally off
Long and short routes were available Maybe a PG or two were in store No newbies or archives to worry about but a Naming could happen later on 🙁
OPP had an “accident” earlier in the day Perhaps it would be RA material Quiet now as the RA prepares his alphabetical notes
Rashy Bush was brought up since Stool Stuffer said “well you married me” at the RG
Time for the Down Downs to wrap Up but not before a Very special shoutout for OPP Who bled on the onesie Xtra, extra, the whole group laughing Y? it was Monday Zee end
As Christmas is not hectic enough, it is always a good plan to have a run on Boxing Day, December 26. As society wakes up to hit the malls for the Boxing Day sales, the hash prepares for the traditional afternoon run to celebrate the occasion.
Wear your boxing shorts or a wrapped cardboard box and you have what you need for the run.
Hardly and Twisty volunteered to set trail and host the run. The afternoon was cool but sunny. Not much temperature, but not the polar vortex either.
The group arrived at the Hardly Twisty house to prepare for the run. As the afternoon is difficult for some, there were some tardy hashers who missed the circle and start. More on that later!
Thankfully, there were hashers who had the presence of mind to take pictures in the absence of the hash photographer and scribe, who was late to the party.
The circle was called and the intrepid hashers marched down the front stairs to circle up across the street at Dirty Dancer’s driveway.
TwistyHardlyCan you hear me nowBlue BallsDirty DancerTighty WhiteyDastardly
The circle was conducted by someone present, and the hares were called into the circle.
CircleHardly explaining the marksMarks to follow
With the marks explained, the pack was released to find the true trail.
The Trail
Off through the snowy neighbourhoods to find the marks. The blue chalk marks were located and the trail was ran. A sufficient number of check backs were also found on trail to heighten the trail experience.
Run fuelThey are off!Winter wonderlandFollow the marksTrail trudgeStreet crossingSteady progressPlayground ahead!Live haresPlaygroundBunny viewPlenty of playgroundBunny spottingClimbingSlidingHanging aroundKS enjoys playground timeDone with thisOff to the next oneChristmas decorations
The trail reached the end, and the group assembled in the nice heated garage of Dirty Dancers to go through the down downs.
The Down Downs
The warm garage location was much appreciated. There was refreshments and food. Hardly and Twisty did a fine job of handling the crowd.
This is the point where the late comers, Scoobie and King Shit found the balance of the pack. All was well and there was much rejoicing.
The group got settled and enjoyed the fine food and goodies.
MouthfulTwistyCYHMN checking out the coolerKing Shit checking the taco accessoriesThis all looks goodYummy snacksDirty Dancer enjoying yummy snackesHardly in amasement
Tighty Whitey was the Religious Advisor (RA) for the afternoon. Tighty has fond memories of being named at such an event at the defunct Len’s Den pub in the Ambassador Motel. Apparently the boxing shorts theme was interpreted as the underwear he had on. Fact or fiction, it was the motivation for or RA to share his namesake wardrobe.
Are you ready?
TW tells a storyDisplays his newly washed non boxer shorts
TW went through his program of honouring those that set up the trail, as well as other stories that required a down down.
TwistyHardly offers a reference deviceHere’s to the haresDastardlyCYHMNKing ShitLate cummersSkewbic HairThanks to the hostsTight Whiteys covered, on the piss!
With the down down’s complete, Tighty Whitey declared the group to be “on the piss”.
A fine boxing day event and thanks to all that made it happen.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
In the absence of any gadget data, here is an approximation of the 4 km trail that was enjoyed by the group.
As regular as clockwork, the annual Yummy Kippers run combined with the Erections for the group. A many dimensional event, we plan to celebrate Yom Kippur (atonement and repentance), enjoy some golden goldfish, have a run and finally, renew the CH3 mismanagement for another year.
The start location was Bitter Sisters Brewing Company. However, the have short hours on Monday’s, so it was decided to do the ceremonies in the back parking lot with a good streetlight. Sneak into Bitter Sisters prior to closing to enjoy a pint and enjoy the evening.
Hashers began to arrive. The smart ones parked behind the pub while the other ones chose to park in the front parking lot and walked to the run start location.
Hashers assemble preparing for the circleMucky DipPMSStrap On CramponAbandoned Pussy CamshaftHardlyLying Sack of ShitStool StufferSnevil tuning her shoe lacesSnevil with good shoe lacesBooty CampPyroSlippy ThongRashy BushInsane BoltTwisty with the Yummy KippersHump the SharkHot Cheeks and MMMM Lady FingersLazy CummerDaisy DukeKing ShitOPPOn In
Princess Monkey Spanker called the circle to order and went through the announcements and introductions.
Pay attentionReady for the hares!
The hares were invited into the circle to describe the marks they have for the run.
Dual markersTwo chalk coloursFish marksTwisty’s marks in pinkHardly’s marks in yellow
With the marks described, the first mark was a check and the pack was released! Madly off in all directions looking for the true trail!
The Trail
From the staring point, there were many options for the trail to go. Initially, the pack went the “wrong way”, only to conclude that there were no marks to be found.
A snow collection was nearby, which could have been a snow ball opportunity. Opportunity not taken!
With many possibilities to explore, the pack was initially confused.
This way?Trepidation
It was in the alley, and now the pack was on trail.
Finally some marksCatching up to the FRB’sWhy are they coming back?Something about a back check coming up!Will someone please figure this out!Team orange has this I found a mark!Someone has a small penisEven dead trees have characterShakesbeer too happyMucky on trailRacistsDown down the stairsSlippy Thong smiling!Down Down!Up Up!High density = lots of cars parking Muck Dip blurring to the finish
With the parking lot achieved, it was time to enjoy refreshments and prepare for the outdoor down down’s.
RegroupEncampment set up
Snacks were available to compliment the refreshments!
Snacks!
The Down Down’s
The group continued to get organized. Chairs appeared and hashers were mingling and enjoying beverages in anticipation of both the down down’s and the Erections!
Why are we…………….WaitingBeverages ready!
Stool Stuffer was guilted into performing the Religious Advisor (RA) duties. Some confusion on the timing of the recent Rocky Mountain Hash resulted SS and RB being no shows. Stoolie has volunteered to RA the Rocky Mountain. Thus, it seems reasonable to have Stoolie RA the run tonight!
Stool Stuffer prepared his program. Essentially this is a prelube the “big event”, the Erections! Stoolie declared that all down down’s would have the participants select their own song.
Stool Stuffer ready for RA duties
First off, a down down for the hares! A fine trail though the wilds of Kingsland resulting in a fine experience for those who participated!
Here’s to the Hares!
Various and sundry offences were conjured up. Fashion, shortcutting, and other made up offences.
Menage-a-Trois had a milestone. She cunningly conscripted a stunt double to help with the middle part of the half yard.
Ready to nail this!Ready – beginStunt Double continueVery helpful….. and done!Hash Shit come out to playWhat did we do to deserve this!Onesie of shame has a new ownerLooking smart!Yes I deserve this!
With the down down’s done, acknowledged the RA, it was now time for the Erections! Hashmaster Insane Bolt went through the formalities of resolving the MisManagement for the next year.
Insane Bolt checks his gadget for the answers
Erections in progress
Erections are a big deal. Volunteering to help the club continue to deliver a great hashing experience is good for the soul. It takes a village to run the Hash, and we can now have a new crew to see us through for another year. The painful details of who is doing what will follow. Short story – PMS steps down. Camshaft steps up. The rest of the bunch continue and all is well!
With the stress of the Erections done, it was off to Bitter Sisters to enjoy a pint before they kick us out.
Pyro even brought his own chair for comfort. There may have been a small problem with who had the keys to the car. Best seat in the house!
This is how Pyro rocks!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A moderate trail of close to 5 km’s was enjoyed. Good temperatures and lots of marks made it all good! Thanks for Hardly and Twisty for setting an appropriate trail for us all!
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
