Mosquito frenzy | Calgary HHH Scribblings

Hares: Hump the Shark

Location: Fish Creek Boat Launch

Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2X 0X3

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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.

Trail goes “under” highway 22X. Unknown territory!

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

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.

Looks like Hot Pants has the hat shit again!

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.

Hares: Hardly and Twisty

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

5620 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2K 5Y1

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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.

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.

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’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