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Run 2443 – 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Robbie Buns 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Hares:  Hump the Shark
Location: Bobby’s Place
47 Legacy Vw SE #2150, Calgary, AB T2X 4A7
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cmDwJe2riQmv76mp8
RA: On In
Attendance: 20

Introduction

Address to a Haggis
[…]
Ye Pow’rs wha mak mankind your care,
And dish them out their bill o’ fare,
Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware
That jaups in luggies;
But, if ye wish her gratfu’ prayer,
Gie her a Haggis!

Robert Burns

The Beginning

Hashers grabbed their passports, fueled up their cars, bought snacks for the ride and headed down to the deeep deeeeeep south.

The Circle

Insane Bolt led circle masterfully and we all found out (Blue Balls included) that it was a Blue Balls’ milestone! The man learned that he was getting 69’ed tonight (1369 was his magic number).

The Run

Hump, who typically likes to treat us to a long and hard one, surprised us with a slightly shorter than expected treat (but it was a little cold, to be fair).

The Down Downs

Here were some of the offenses that warranted these hashers a down down:
* OPP for being trippy
* Hot Cheeks, Twisted Sister and Blue Balls for being short cutting bastards
* Karate Klit for swinging her balls around (snow balls)
* Hot Cheeks for going down on Lazy Cummer (or going down under Lazy Cummer?.. something like that.)
* Insane Bolt for causing a muggle to rush out of her house in sweatpants and cowboy boots (now there’s the real crime)

The Highlight

The flawless singing by choir PMS and Coq Titty, despite the heckling by an angry lady.

What a view!
PMS and Coq Titty

Scribed with care by Princess Monkey Spanker

Run 2434 – A Winter Hump

Hares: Hump the Shark

Location: Penny Black Kitchen & Bar

11520 24 St SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 3V7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xaYsgup6biQeW7Fn7

RA:  Stool Stuffer

Attendance: 24

Christmas Lights Attract Hashers!

The Beginning

Another run in the middle deep south is always a good time. Those that live in the north get to experience busy roads, traffic and weather! However, what is important is that a trail was set by Hump the Shark in parts of town that we are getting to know better.

The neighbourhood of Douglas Glen SE is not normally a destination, unless you live there. Hump the Shark has the privilege of employment in the area, as such, he has been doing some reconnoitering for the benefit of the group.

The starting location of Penny Black’s Kitchen & Bar is been used by Hump before, so let’s give it another go and see if they like our business.

With relatively warm weather, the pack arrived at Penny Black’s and settled in for their pre-run preparations and socializing.

Word was given by the Hashmaster to circle up outside, and the pack complied.

Camshaft went through the announcement and introductions, then Hump the Shark was welcome into the circle to describe the marks.

There might be some flagging
With the marks, you will find all you need to find!

With the instructions complete, it was time to release the hounds to spread out and find the marks. The walkers held back so they could make their own plans.

The Trail

Out from the parking lot, through some industrial sites, 24 Street SE into Douglas Glen neighbourhood. With a few checks to keep the pack confused, the trail continued following sidewalks until it spilled out into Fish Creek Park. Into Quarry Park, some playground opportunities were enjoyed.

A park appeared and there was much playing!

Apparently, the trail ended at the regroup where tasty beverages were enjoyed.

I suspect there was some parking lot regroup action prior to the pack returning to the pub for the down down’s.

The Down Down’s

The group settled into the pub to sort out seating, beer and food. It looks like a welcoming place for thirsty hashers!

Mmmm Lady Fingers tries her serious look for the camera!

The Religious Advisor for the evening appears to be Stool Stuffer. He created material to delivery to the supportive group. Choir looks like Lying Sack of Shit and Shakesbeer.

Stool Stuffer does the RA thing, with a choir of LSOS and Shakesbeer
Looking like a beer makes me happy! People like beer, so they will like me!
Awards – Hot Cheeks (550), OPP (100) and Lazy Cummer (100)

Not exactly sure how this all went down as I was elsewhere and missed the celebrations. After down down’s completed, we were declared “on the piss”

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

It looks like 8 km of fine trail were enjoyed by the runners. A mixture of urban and parkland made for a great trail. Thank Hump the Shark for setting a fine trail, and he is welcome to set more trails in the near future!

Hash Extra

Skewbic Hair unfortunately had a conflict with some sort of ski camp at Mount Norquay. I can assure you that you were having much more fun than me.

Run 2418 – Humpday On A Monday, Courtesy of Hump the Shark

Hares: Hump the Shark

Location: Fish Creek Boat Launch

Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2X 0X3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/j79gcuYMSqVd1Toj6

RA:  On In

Attendance: 30

Views of the Mosquito Swarms

The Beginning

Hump the Shark has been prolific at setting runs recently. I think he takes great pleasure setting runs to make the pack suffer for not setting trail. Hump went over the top on this run by setting a long trail, a great trail, and a mosquito rich experience.

We were warned to be ready for bugs, but we did not think we would need a full bug proof suit.

The group assembled at the Fish Creek Boat Launch parking lot at the end of Bow Bottom trail SE. A good turnout including visitors and new boots.

A warm evening, the circle started to form in a fog of bug spray.

The group was in chattering mode until Insane Bolt called the circle to order.

Insane Bolt ran the circle going through announcements and introductions.

The hare was called into the circle to describe the marks for the trail.

Flagging was described and the pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

The pack dispersed to find the trail. With many trail options, it took some time to discover the true trail. Eventually, marks were found and the pack followed on.

Daisy Duke used his enterprising skills to find beer supply on trail. I am sure the golfers have this happen all the time.

Daisy Duke supports the golf club

Eventually, the trail lead back to the parking lot where the regroup vehicle was waiting with cooled refreshments and bug spray for the pack.

The Down Down’s

The group found their chairs and prepared for outdoor down down’s. On In volunteered to be the Religious Advisor (RA). He put together his story from his snitches on trail and prepared for the ceremony.

On In called the group to order and we were ready to begin.

On In needed a choir, and Skewbic Hair and Migrating Dick were selected.

Apparently, Hump the Shark was rewarded with the Hat Shit for the despair he had inflicted on the pack with the mosquito swarms.

With the down down’s complete On In declared the group to be “on the piss”.

The group then retired to the Lighthouse Pub for a post run conference.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail in new territory was delivered by Hump the Shark. Good bug spray is important. Distance was in the 8 km range.

Run 2415 – Big Northern Hump Run – Mosquito Edition

Hares: Hardly and Twisty

Location: Nose Hill Park – Parking Lot off 14th street NW

5620 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2K 5Y1

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PQFuvQb9VjKjQfEo6

RA:  Hump the Shark

Attendance: 22

Mosquito Breeding Swamp

The Beginning

Hardly and Twisty love setting trail for the hash. They are very skilled at creating a unique hashing experience with each trail he sets. Starting from the Nose Hill Park view point, off 14 Street NW, the wilds of Nose Hill are calling out for the hashers to enjoy.

Run Start Location – Pecker Point

The group gathered in the parking lot and got organized. Apparently, the amount of rain of late has vastly improved the mosquito population. They are abundant, angry and looking for blood.

The circle was conducted and the hare described the marks for the trail. No photographic evidence provided, but trust me it all happened.

The pack was released and headed out to follow the buzz of the bugs.

The Trail

Off through the trails to the top of Nose Hill to take in the great views. Here is some evidence that there was some hashing done.

Hump the Shark looking for hashers

The high point of the trail was the regroup, of course. Hump the Shark found the hidden beer in the swamp, much to the delight of the mosquitos.

The beer at the regroup was very good, and then it was time to scurry away to the shelter of Moose’s Beanery and Bar close by for inside down down’s.

Down Down location

Down Down’s

Back to the protection of the Pub, it looks like Hump the Shark was the Religious Advisor for the down downs. It is not clear if there was a choir, or just songs by the group. Here are some random shots

Some of the notes received described the role that the mosquito’s played in adding to the enjoyment of the run.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

Something close to 5 km, once the GPS was turned off on the way to the pub. Epic trail that I was not able to enjoy.

Run 2412 – Humpin’ in the ‘Hood

Hares: Hump the Shark

Location: Elliston Park SE

2402 68 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2N4

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mHSgvtWde2UnZakx9

RA:  Hardly

Attendance: 21

Shelter from the Rain

The Beginning

With Stampede over, it was time to get back to a normal schedule of hare raising and run setting. It is summer, and hares are in short supply. Thankfully, Hump the Shark volunteered to set trail and had great plans to introduce the group to the margins of the city. He selected Elliston Park SE for the start location, at the East end of 17th avenue (International avenue). Close to the finer neighbourhoods of Forest Lawn, Penbrooke Meadows and Applewood Park.

The Park location includes the site of the former Hub Oil Refinery, which burned down in 1999.

The weather has been variable in recent days, and the run happened to coincide with massive rain. Some of us were delayed in getting to the run start due to road flooding on Glenmore Trail. Thanks for the pictures of the run start with Dastardly provided.

Apparently, the number of umbrellas indicated that the group was prepared for the weather. Some semblance of a circle formed and the enthusiastic hashers tested their waterproof qualities. Here are some of the “after” pictures masquerading as the “before” pictures.

Apparently, Slow Clap ran the circle as our Hashmasters are absent using travel or adventure as the reason for not being available to keep the Hash on track. A fine job was done and the Hare was called in to describe the marks that were all now washed away.

Standard marks plus flagging

The mention of flagging was reassuring. Flagging survives the rain where other materials do not. Hopefully, some evidence of the trail survived.

The Trail

The walkers went one way, and the runners fanned out to find the marks. The hare had chosen to run the pack through the vast grasslands surrounding the park. Plenty of deep grass, puddles and mud to enjoy.

A full featured run with open fields, roads, pathways and playgrounds. A bit light on evidence as the rain was drowning the camera.

New CN rail park – not yet open
Shakesbeer with a new toy
Fun place to practice cycling!
Storm water retention pond – working
This trail becomes wetter

After much wet trail running, we circled back to the starting location. A longer run extended the enjoyment of the wetness. The regroup location was a welcome view with some makeshift rain protection.

Regroup location with tarp shelter

It was decided to do down down’s outside, as everyone was already wet and miserable.

Down Down’s

Hardly was selected to do the RA duties (Religious Advisor). He had a cunning plan to move this along quickly.

Hardly started with the hare, Hump the Shark, and a suitable song was delivered.

Hardly then went through the group and called each hasher out for something done on trail. The ended up as a mass down down, using your own beer.

Hump the Shark was called up again, and was called out for something special. He managed to finish the down down, and tipped the vessel over his head, subsequently filling the hood of the jacket with beer foam.

A bit messy

With the down down’s completed, we were declared “on the piss”. The group then headed to the local pub, Boddum’s , to dry out and enjoy food and drink.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine wet trail of between 7 and 9 km’s. We appreciate the work that went into setting a great trail in the fine neighbourhood. The puddles and the mud were epic!

Run 2397 – A Big Erection Run for Hump the Shark

Hares:   Hump the Shark

Location: Bow River Ball Diamond

135 Douglas Park Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 2M5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6wj1Pbp8HDNjZyj9

RA:  Hardly

Attendance: 20

Beaver Hunt

The Beginning

We were pleased that Hump the Shark volunteered to set trail for this late April run. Lots of daylight, warm temperatures, no bugs yet, and plenty of trail to explore. There was some sort of an election happening on the day, but we were not going to let that get in the way of an epic hash run.

We have not run from the Douglasdale neighbourhood in the South East in a long time (if ever). As such, any trail set down there would be a new adventure.

Proximity to the Bow River suggested some shiggy opportunities may be available. Who knows what type of wildlife you would find!

The map provided was to the front gate of a baseball park, with two baseball diamonds and a full load of baseball people and there cars! Parking was at a premium, and some creativity was necessary to accommodate the hashers.

The group gathered near the pathway by the Bow River, out of the way of the baseball crowds!

With no real location focus, the pack assembled into something looking like a circle to prepare for the instructions from the hare.

Looks like a circle by the river!

An enthusiastic group assembled with a visitor from Edmonton!

Princess Monkey Spanker called the circle to order and went through the formalities. We had a visitor from Edmonton, Copsucker, who arranged her travel plans to accommodate the run.

The hare was called into the circle to described the marks. In the absence of natural marking surfaces, Hump the Shark used to dirt to outline some faint renditions of what the marks might look like.

There was an Eagle/Turkey split which the hare neglected to tell us about. Being a smart bunch, we were able to muddle through the Eagle (Easy), Turkey (Tough) conundrum on the fly.

The pack was released and the early false trails were discovered in an attempt to find true trail.

The Trail

A false trail from the beginning was a nice touch. Marks leading into the river were a rouse. Do not get sucked in!

Over the bridge was the good way. From that, some marks were discovered leading us to the true trail.

We realized that the paved trail was not where we were going. After exhaustive searching and some hints from the hare, we were presented with a beaver dam crossing opportunity!

Looks like where a hash run would go!

Off through the brush to stumble upon the Eagle/Turkey split!

Over the bridge, the Eagle hashers were rewarded with a legitimate washroom, which proved to be a popular feature with some members of the group.

Back over the bridge to find the Turkey trail on the East side of the Bow River.

Through the maze of pathways and sidewalks, eventually the regroup location was found.

Those that had chairs got set up for the down down ceremonies.

The Down Down’s

The beverages were prepared and our Religious Advisor, Hardly, prepared his notes for the down down’s.

A choir was selected. Apparently Hump the Shark and Booty Camp were selected. Double duty for our hare, Hump the Shark.

Eventually, were all done and just had to enjoy the sunset.

Sunset

The keeners retired to the Penny Black Pub, close by. Unfortunately, no evidence of photo’s.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

The Trail

A fine trail of somewhere between 5 and 6 km’s. Great terrain for future runs! Great shiggy opportunities.

Hash Extra

A number of photographs were taken to document the evening’s activities. Here are some!

Run 2351 – Half a Century – Celebration of Life. Hump Day Shark Day Birthday Run

Hares: Hump the Shark with assistance from TSOH

Location: Baker Park NW, Calgary, AB T3L 1S5

https://maps.app.goo.gl/AFz33bNnMz8vE2XCA

RA: Hardly
Attendance: 25

The Beginning

A busy hashing week with the Stampede Run and Float on the weekend, a Hump the Shark birthday BBQ on the same day. Now we have the real deal birthday with a run set my the birthday boy, Hump the shark.

With a start point in Baker Park, which is precariously close to the Bow River, and a hot day….Expect to get your feet wet.

Parking entrance was not easy to find, and apparently there was some confusion with which end of the parking lot to target. In spite of multiple postings and confirmations, there was some consternation with some hashers.

We grouped in the parking lot, eventually to venture over to the horse shoe flinging area to circle up.

Hashers showing up
LSOS ready to run

Circle up, and watch out for flying horse shoes. Hump the shark described the marks chosen as well as special stop. Beside the regular playgrounds an, viewpoints, there would be a “shot stop” at a special location!

Off the pack went madly in all directions. True trail was determined and the hash was afoot.

The Trail

Starting from Baker Park, a number of pathways and attractions abound. Watch out for the disc golfers as they will fling that thing at anything.

Hump the Shark provided us with a variety of pathway, gravel, shoe washing and feet cooling, plus the most uphill trail we have ever had!

Thankfully the primative trails, thick brush, uphill gave way to downhill with views. Playgrounds appeared providing a much needed swinging, sliding and teeter tottering relief.

The “shot stop” materialized with a selection of two beverages best served in small glasses. Thank you to the “friends” of Hump the Shark for hosting the stop.

After what seemed forever, the trail delivered us back to the start where we could get set up for the epic birthday down downs.

The Down Down’s

Hardly was the Religious Advisor. He selected a choir of hashers who mysteriously appeared after the pack had left. It is only fair to reward them for showing up… Strap On and Tighty Whitey, plus Dastardly to make it work.

Down Downs for the hares. Great trail with lots of elevation changes. Happy to see that we all did not get lost in the wilderness section.

Now, there were a series of down downs for various crimes and rewards.

Now, as this was a 50th birthday run for Hump the Shark, and it was the actual day of his birthday, why not feed him 50 down downs and see how that works out. Let’s place them around the horse shoe flinging area and see if that leads to anything good.

The set up:

Without going into too much detail, the primary complaint from the birthday boy was not the volume of beer, but the volume of “bubbles”.

After a fine display of small glass consumption, it was time to call in the “reserves” to participate in the celebration of the birthday with small glass down down consumption support.

Race to the down down station. The call was out to help with the final station and Strap On Cramp On was up for the challenge. She has been practicing and wished to show everyone how proficient she has come!

Hump the Shark was probably thinking that this was the best 50th birthday run he has ever been to. He also appreciates that all those bubbles can be a problem, which was solved.

On the Piss

Scribed by Skewbic Hair

The Trail Summary

We ran somewhere between 7 and 8 kms. Great trails we did not know existed in this area. Fine trail and a fun time.

Run 2334 – Abandoned Humper

Hares:  Hump the Shark
Location:  Pizza Bob’s Classic Pie – Thin Crust Pizza

2610 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 3S5
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6mptayfNwu4rTJD1A
RA: Abandoned Pussy
Attendance: 20

Hump the Shark relieves Abandoned Pussy

The Beginning

Last week was shorts weather. This week was cold and snowy. AP was in line for haring, but had to defer to Hump the Shark to fulfill her obligation. As such, Hump the Shark accepted the challenge, and trail was laid. As a reward, Abandoned Pussy was volunteered to be the Religious Advisor. She has these skills and all were happy.

The group assembled in the bar, keeping warm until called outside. With some international types coming back to the cold climate to appreciate the vacations they had recently completed.

Small hashers were out in abundance as well. Great expectations of playground time could be sensed. The parking lot at Pizza Bobs quickly filled up with those hashers that knew how to park well.

On-In mustered the group to outside where the circle formed at the end of the parking lot.

The Trail

The pack was released to find the marks. Orange flagging was part of the marking scheme. One flag for on. No checks or check backs in flagging. The runners headed west to the first marks.

The walkers were told to keep themselves entertained for an appropriate time for a 6 km run. The walkers headed down Parkdale Boulevard to find some suitable terrain for their walk.

This looks like a good direction

Happy park time was had be the little people. The parents complained about being cold and wanted to move on.

Apparently the runners were entertained by a hill climb and a special parkade feature in the hospital. Evidently, what goes up must come down. No complaints were heard from the runners, suggesting that they had a fine time with some quality park time as well.

Not to be outdone, the walkers took in some of the special scenes and attractions of the Parkdale neighbourhood prior to finding the regroup.

The Regroup

As the walkers group was a bit fragmented, and no extra key fobs were delivered, some had the experience of freezing on the sidewalk beside the locked regroup vehicle. Others followed the Beer Meister to the regroup vehicle. The refreshments were not as cold as the outside temperature. Quick work was done prior the seeking the warmth of Pizza Bobs.

Happy regroup walkers!

The Ending

Pizza Bobs was warm and inviting. The group filed in to appreciate the central heating. Good food and beer were available for the appreciative patrons.

The Down Downs

Abandoned Pussy was Religious Advisor for the evening. She had a cunning plan to make sure that everybody got a down down. Part of her plan was to call someone up for a crime, then have them pick the next victim to be rewarded with a down down.

A series of punishments and rewards were delivered in suitable fashion. We are please to see that our new boot “Just Amy” has returned for more fun. A great addition to the group!

With the down-downs complete, we are now all “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair