Local 403 | Calgary HHH Scribblings

Hares: Hot Cheeks and Swollen Member

Location: Local 403 Pub, 380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE #3133, Calgary, AB T2J 7C3

Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hStMi36gkKdmd8kn7

RA: Skewbic Hair

Attendance: 23

Shoe Wash in Fish Creek

The Beginning

As we are now past labour day, who knows what the weather will be like. It could be summer or winter, sunny or raining, but the darkness is starting to appear near the end of the run.

Headlights start to become a thing at this time of year, so remember that. Hot Cheeks decided it time to introduce Swollen Member to the art of haring a run. These are skills that he can use in all aspects of his happy life.

After a bit of adjusting the start location, Local 403 Pub in Canyon Meadows SW was selected as the start location. Access to Fish Creek was important for the success of this run.

The group arrived at the pub and prepared for the fine trail that had been planned for them to follow.

It was time to head out to the parking lot circle up. A good turnout of over 20 hashers was encouraging to see.

Insane Bolt ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.

The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks.

The pack was released to find the trail.

The Trail

Leaving the parking lot, the pack spread out to find the marks for true trail. A few false trails were explored prior to finding the good marks. Apparently, some of the marks were a little thin from the recent rain, making finding the trail a bit more challenging.

Slow Clap uses hand signals to suggest the direction

Scoobie leading the way through this section of the creek

After enjoying the refreshments and the munchies, the pack headed into the pub to prepare for the down down’s, and some sort of spinning wheel distraction.

You could get sucked into this distraction

The group settled into the pub and figured out that they could get a fantastic deal on a hamburger, with a full pint beer, and the opportunity to spin the wheel, and delay the start of the down downs.

Down Down’s

Eventually, the thrill of the spinning wheel was over. The patient Religious Advisor, Skewbic Hair, now had the attention of the group.

A choir of Tighty Whitey and Scissor Sister was chosen and the program began.

Skewbic Hair RA with choir, Scissor Sister and Tighty Whitey

Tighty Whitey and Shakesbeer – traffic offences

Tighty Whitey had to excuse himself from choir duties and Hardly was pressed into emergency choir service.

No volunteer RA for next week, so let’s down the RA and declare “on the piss”

With the down downs complete, the group was declared to be “on the piss”.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

An adventurous trail of some 6 km was enjoyed by the pack. Fine trail set by the veteran Hot Cheeks and the new hare Swollen Member.

Hash Extra

Hares: Strap On Crampon

Location: Local 403 Pub

380 Canyon Meadows Dr SE #3133, Calgary, AB T2J 7C3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cqVTmuYZgF8AfzGQA

RA: Lying Sack of Shit

Attendance: 22

Summer in Calgary

The Beginning

Summer is a wonderful time in Calgary. Problem is, that people disappear on vacation and the Hash has to go begging for hares. Thankfully, Strap On Crampon volunteered to fill the void in the calendar and took it upon herself to set a fabulous trail for all to enjoy.

The start location was on the edge of Fish Creek Park and Lake Bonaventure off Canyon Meadows Drive SE. As such, will the be getting our feet wet with shiggy in Fish Creek or a romp through the neighbourhood? Have to be there to find out.

The group began to assemble in the parking lot getting ready for the run.

A group of 22 hashers turned out on a fine warm evening.

Team Yellow – Skewbic Hair, Shakesbeer and Hot Pants

On In ran the circle in the absence of any current hashmasters. He went through the announcements and introductions.

Strap On was invited into the circle to explain the marks. All in chalk (yellow) with no flagging.

With the marks explained, the pack was released to find the marks for the true trail.

The Trail

Off from the parking lot, we headed down toward Fish Creek Park. This was a false trail and, as such, now pointed us into the Lake Bonaventure neighbourhood to find trail.

Finally, a playground came into play. Hashers were pleased with the opportunity to use the swings and the teeter totter.

A view of Lake Bonavista on the other side of the fence

More fun was had with a surprise snow pile. There was some snowball throwing which is currently out of season. Snow angel opportunity for those that like wet clothing.