Halloween is an interesting time of the year. For the hashing bunch, it provides an opportunity to find your best costume and dress up. For some, it is just finding what you wore for last years event and recycle it!
The run was set from The Pointe Public House in Oakridge SW. Previously known as the Point and Feather, this was a hash friendly venue in the past. Now gentrified, we were pleased to see that they had improved their patio offering, providing a hash friendly space!
Now that darkness is a feature of the start of the hash run, the group arrived in costume and assembled in front of the pub.
Hashers milling about
Much chatting and socializing prior to circling up. An eclectic mix of fashion was on display.
Hump the SharkPyroInsane BoltCock TaleBeer in the Rear and Liquor LotsPrincess Monkey SpankerStool StufferKarate KlitLazy CummerKing ShitMr. PeeeeeNutDastardlyJust DaveScissor SisterDaisy DukeTighty WhiteyMmmmm Lady Fingers and Slow ClapSlow Clap from the backMmmmm Lady FingersNot to DeepCamshaftShakesbeerTwistyHot CheeksJust KarenHardlyOPP
Insane Bolt declared tat we had to move the circle to a new spot. From there, he ran the circle going through the announcements and the introductions.
Insane Bolt declares that the circle is movingHere we are at a new spot!
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks for the trail.
We have marksEasy trail to find
With the marks described, the pack was released.
The Trail
Out of the parking lot, the trail headed into the wilds of Oakridge and Palliser SW. Some of us that were walking paid attention to the quality of the Halloween decorations that could be seen in the neighbourhood.
Hashers spottedFamily similarity?Not sure where these folks are fromEmerging from the groundLive flower spottedRashy in a hurry
Enough lights?
Hashers checking it outScaryGhost gate
Ghost car
Happy fellowMight be a hasherWe should recruit these twoNot a cougarEnough decorations?Scoobie goes for a duck ride
Eventually, we found the regroup and there was much rejoicing.
Regroup good
Back to the pub to settle in to the fine covered heated patio.
Settling inWe have yummy beer
Beer and food good!
As refreshments appeared and were enjoyed in anticipation of the down downs starting.
The Down Downs
With the beverages organized, it was time for Hump the Shark to start the down downs.
Beverages ready
Hump the Shark – RA
A choir was selected. Insane Bolt and Cock Tale stepped forward to sing the songs.
Insane Bolt and Cock Tale – Choir
Hares – OPP, Lazy Cummer and Liquor Lots
Choir celebrating the HaresJust KarenStoolie and Rashy BushSlow ClapKing ShitCamshaft, Hot Cheeks and Scoobie – concerned about widthCeremonial hash shit offeringLiquor LotsOPP and Liquor Lots
Add In Lazy Cummer – remarkable likeness to Ned Flanders (Simpsons)
PyroCamshaft and Mmmmm Lady FingersTwistyScissor SisterDon’t run with theseRA for next weekTasty beerI will be ready!
Hump the Shark declared the group “on the piss”.
The group refocused on eating and drinking now that the down downs were done. A fine Halloween run.
Time to enjoy!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A 6 km romp through the neighbourhoods or Oakridge, Palliser, Pump Hill and Bayview. There was a secret Shot Stop at an address in Bayview well known to the scribe.
Gargoyle house, Halloween decorations, special stop and reservoir views made this trail Epic.
The high level of enthusiasm for the hash continues as the weather gets colder. However, having hares step forward to set trails has been challenging lately. We are very thankful that Lazy Cummer and OPP who magnanimously volunteered to set this trail. Starting from the Trop Bar and Grill in Marda Loop, the gateway to the challenges of nearby River Park and the toney neighbourhoods with hills and trees.
Traffic issues in Marda Loop have been somewhat resolved. The construction nightmare of the past years is substantially history. Good news is that 33 Ave SW is done. Bad news is that 34 Ave SW is now under construction. The Trop is on 34 Ave.
Once we sorted out the where to park, we came into the Trop to join the major crowd that was there to watch some sort of baseball game. Nevertheless, we packed into our reserved section and got ready to relocate outside to the cold and dark to start the run.
Once inside, we had a full house to content with. Appreciated that we had tables set aside for us.
Baseball distractionMingling and chattingAnticipation of the run start
Our hashmaster, Camshaft, informed the group that it was time to go “outside” and form a circle.
Our visitor from NZ is “number 1”Daisy DukeVisitor – VSTVisitor – Recycled VirginBlue BallsTighty WhiteyPyroWhale Wanker and DastardlyLazy CummerOn InRashy BushLSOS and Stool StufferPMSSnevilHump the SharkTwistyHardlyMucky DipShakesbeerKing ShitOPPStrap On Crampon, PMS and Abandoned PussyCamshaft introducing visitors
Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions. The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks they had selected for the trail!
We have marksLazy Cummer and OPP have thisSo many marks…If you stand upside down, marks look like this!
Lazy Cummer pointed to the “do not enter” sign in the alley, and the pack was released.
The Trail
Down the alley we went, heading south. If we keep going this way, we will end up in the darkness of River Park.
Off down the alleyDarkSome lightsPathway to River ParkLight up the nightTop of the bluffStairs going down the hill! Uneven spacing…Sandy Beach BridgeLooking for trailNeighbourhoods ready for HalloweenRiverdale Avenue BridgePMS chooses to climb up the slideReady to slideDaisy Duke ready to spinSnevil trying on a found jacketWhere am I!Off to find the regroupThis way!Suspicious upstairs!
Through the neighbourhoods of Elbow Park until we found the regroup.
Regroup
With much milling about enjoying suitable beverages, it was decided to do “outside” down downs … at the regroup. This choice avoids problems with the baseball crowd at the pub.
The Down Down’s
Hump the Shark was the religious advisor (RA). He prepared his program on the spot. He called the group to order, selected a choir of Walk Wanker and Lying Sack of Shit, and began the ceremony.
Hump the SharkChoir – Wale Wanker and LSOS
The hares were called into the circle and rewarded for a fine trail.
Hares – OPP and Lazy Cummer
We acknowledged our visitors from New Zealand and Edmonton.
Visitors – Recycled Virgin and Very Saggy Testicles (VST)
A number of crimes and offences were acknowledged.
Snevil warming upAP and Snevil lookin after each otherStrapon and PMSYes, these are beer can camouflageAP againPMS and Recycled VirginGroup down down – not sure what the crime was
With all the crimes dealt with, the group was declared on the piss by the RA.
On the piss!
Back to the bar for the continuance of the good times. Our arrival time corresponded with some event in the game where the home team went ahead! I trust our group was instrumental in the win.
MinglingBall gameSomeone is happySNevil notices that the game sponsor uses part of her name
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine 5 km trail with many interesting features. Great job by Lazy Cummer and OPP.
It is always an adventure when Liquor Lots and OPP volunteer to set trail. They chose Edworthy Park, south of the Bow River for the start point. This site provides access to much interesting terrain along the banks of the Bow River.
The Douglas Fir Trail is close by as well as the rugged slopes, train tracks, river, neighbourhoods and pathways nearby.
The steep access road was entertaining. Parking was at a premium at the bottom of the hill. Some hashers chose to cycle to the start. It was a busy place.
The pack arrived and congregated at a spot to enjoy yummy popsicles. It took some time for the group to show up on this hot day. We mingled around prior to be called over to where the circle would form.
Mingling around with popsicles!Sticky LipsPull My WoodieLiquor LotsGolden Showers – Toronto VisitorHot CheeksKing ShitHump the SharkTighty WhiteyVisitor – Prodigal DaughterPMSPyroDastardlyHardlyMucky DipLazy CummerF4CamshaftMmmmm Lady FingersBlue BallsJust 10 BeaverSlippy ThongInsane BoltMenage-a-TroisShakesbeer
Eventually, we were called to make a proper circle in a quiet location near be base of the beckoning trails. Liquor Lots got Insane Bolt to get things going.
CircleInsane Bolt – co Hashmaster
Insane Bolt went through the announcements, visitors, and introductions. We had visitors for Toronto and Nigeria!
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks they had used for the trail.
HaresRemembering the marksHere are some!The marks you need to know
The pack was released and headed off in many directions to try and find the true trail.
The Trail
There were many false trail found in the early stages. The hares had set some cheeky check backs up the hills, to be found by our speedy and intrepid hashers.
Off to find he uphill false trail!
You needed good vision to make out this check back buried in the dense brush, but it was significant.
Check back – three dots of flour
Eventually, the pack landed on the trail that got them pointed in the right direction. The Douglas Fir trail was waiting!
Pathway to the EastDouglas Fir Trail
A challenging route with significant climbing and an abundance of mud and obstacles.
Trail with a logJust 10 chasing Hump the SharkNo stair master needed hereAll up UphillBridgesStairsViewpointLove these stairsPark to the neighbourhoodAll is wellReturning from the check backTrail goes this wayHome improvementsInsane Bolt chasing the powerline polesWet T-shirt opportunityFollow the arrowVisitor not lostMulti lane trailAll this!ViewpointSelfieSlippy leading the packWe found a riverNo trespassing – railway property
Eventually, the path returned back to the parking lot. We selected a picnic spot to set up the circle for outdoor down down’s. A fine warm evening activity.
The Down Down’s
With a cooler of refreshments and a suitable picnic spot, the group settled down into a circle to enjoy their refreshments.
Insane Bolt assembled his material as Religious Advisor and picked a choir of Sticky Lips and Dastardly.
Beverages readyRA- Insane BoltChoir – Dastardly and Sticky LipsHaresSo much funTrain whistleMucky DipHot Pants and Slippy ThongGolden ShowersPyro and MenageProdigal DaughterHump the SharkCamshaft – 350 run milestoneMmmmm Lady FingersInsane BoltPMS – hot cheeksAll hot cheeks drinkTrespassersNothing to see hereOn the piss
With all the down down’s completed, it was time to declare the group “on the piss”. The pack hung around in the nice weathers and continued to socialize until dark.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of 6 km’s or so was enjoyed by the group. The Douglas Fir Trail did not disappoint. Great trail and a fun time!
Hash Extra
Plenty of pictures taken. Here are a few more for your viewing pleasure.
The clocks have shifted and we now have more daylight in the evening. That hour of lost sleep is eventually forgotten and we bask in the glow of a starting circle in the light.
OPP and Lazy Cummer volunteered to set trail. A good turn out for a run in the Marda Loop neighbourhood was anticipating an interesting run.
The group assembled inside the Marda Loop Brewing Company, and were called out to form a circle in the back parking lot.
PMS lead the circle as the group got organized.
PyroSlow ClapInsane BoltBlue BallsMmmm Lady Fingers and CamshaftDastardlyF4Hump the SharkSophie – new bootRoaring NancyTighty WhiteyShakesbeerPMSBooty Camp and Snow BlowerSnevilKing ShitBeer in the Rear – doggy pose 1Slippy ThongKarate KlitBeer in the Rear – doggy pose 2Bacchanal with Slow ClapLazy Cummer and Oozy Pizzle Panties (OPP)
PMS went through the announcement and introductions, then called the hares to the circle to explain the marks for the trail.
PMS working the circle
LC with chalk of colour 1OPP with colour 2 chalk
With the marks described, the pack was released to find the trail.
The Trail
A few false trails were discovered as the pack got their bearings and found the true trail marks. Through the neighbourhood of Marda Loop and the mud and moisture from the recent snow, the trail revealed itself.
False trail that waySlow Clap cherishes the hash shitBooty Camp making tracks
The scribe was in the walkers group due to skiing over exertion. The walkers had a fine time exploring the development and construction occurring in the this part of town!
Walkers posingLL with her crittersFire fighting equipment – early versionWalkers waiting for the light to change!
My inside sources suggest that the runners had a fun time finding the trail, and playing in any parks they could find.
Bacchanal, KK and OPPLazy Cummer keeping the pack togetherA couple of swingersMuch playing happening hereOff to the next parkInsane Bolt goes for a spinInversionSlippy ready to slideDare DevilHow safe is thisShakesbeer found a playhouseDarkness shotCompetitive sliding
The walkers were able to find the regroup in the parking lot of the brewery. Apparently, the runners had a significant amount of trail to run, and were delayed in arriving for refreshments.
Regroup at dusk
Eventually, once darkness had fallen, the balance of the group appeared to regale us with their conquest of the epically long trail. This shot is indicative of the level of darkness when the balance of the pack arrived.
The dark side of the regroup
The group gathered on the patio of the Marda Loop Brewing Company to order beer and food prior to the down down’s.
Eventually, Booty Camp was ready for the down down ceremonies.
The Down Down’s
Religious Advisor Booty Camp took control of the down downs and appointed a choir of Roaring Nancy.
Pay AttentionHow would?
Booty Camp thanked the hares for setting trail and then proceeded to come forward with a series of lies, accusations and crimes committed during the run.
Hares!Epic Trail for distance training!New Boot Sophie, thanks to BacchanalSnevil and MenageSkewbic Hair for somethingTighty WhiteyHump the SharkShakesbeer and Insane BoltCinder Fella and Hot Liquor – representing the sitting hashSlow Clap and the hash shitRoaring showing off his new hatF4 – makes it out again!On In and Scoobie – old peopleHash Shit – new owner!
With the down down’s done, the group engaged in the chatting and socializing until it was time to leave.
Are they not all cute!On the Piss
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
Some say this trail was 9 km when all done. Not sure how the sidewalk marks made it through the surprise snowfall.
The walkers were more straightforward with a big loop of close to 4 km.
Liquor Lots and OPP volunteered to set the run for the week. They chose the Weaselhead Natural Area in the SW by the reservoir. An area notorious for critters, mud, water, dense forest, and steep trails. The perfect location for a hash run.
Both OPP and LL did their due diligence to ensure that the hash would be entertained by the trail they had chosen.
Steep terrain coupled with high water levels provided shiggy galore. We were warned to bring dry shoes and socks to change into after the run.
The other problem we had to deal with is the onset of darkness. This time of year sucks as each day is materially shorter than the day before. Blinding sun at the start of the run, and post sunset conditions at the end of the trail.
Hashers began to gather in the parking lot of North Glenmore Park Weaselhead access. A reasonable turn out of 23 intrepid souls ready to go hashing.
The start of a circle forming
Slow Clap happy to be hereLazy Cummer getting mentally prepared for the trailBooty Camp and PMS exchanging giftsOPP and Liquor Lots, hares with chalk readySnow Blower Stool StufferVeggie WankerRashy Bush and TwistyHot Cheeks and her hash shitSnevil loading her pocketsPyro and DastardlyInsane BoltVinnie with King ShitHardly and Covered in GooLying Sack of ShitSlippy Thong
PMS called the circle to order and we went through the announcements and introductions.
PMS ready for actionWho eliminated my shadow?
The hares in the circle explained the chalk marks and flour marks that marked the trail.
This marks should do it.In addition there is some enormous poo dumps on trail. Something large is out there.
Liquor Lots raised her arm and pointed in some general direction and the pack was released.
The Trail
From the parking lot, some choices on which pathways to take. We have been sucked into the huge steep climb down to the water in the past. We needed to be sure. The sun was blinding.
Very sunny to startGreat viewsSome say that this was steepSee that bridge down there? That is where you are headed.
Many natural sights were observed on trail. Here is a selection of some of the experience that was had by the group.
Happy beavers around here somewhereTrail to somewhereOPP claims the this bridgeMore bridgesScoobie is the subject of a photo
Does this look upside down?
More shots from the trail that show what a terrible part of the country we have to live in.
Scoobie caught by OPPWhat is with these flowers?Leisurely PaceVeggie Wanker makes it under the height treeSlippy in the leadInsane Bolt and Snow Blower figuring this outConvenient board walkSlippy Thong outpacing LCLazy Cummer thinking about beerHardly being chased by Slow ClapStoolie leads this part of the packHappy Beavers live here
As the sun set, and twilight started to take over, we had some climbing to do before the end of the trail.
This view is for you!Something swimming in thereTwilight moves inFrom the backFrom the frontSmiling ladiesWalkers pretending to have fun!
All good runs must come to and end. We set up the down down circle in the parking lot in anticipation of regroup and down down refreshments.
Regroup and Down Down’s
It was planned to be parking lot down down’s, so bring your own chair.
Getting ready for down downs
A bit of a delay before the keys for the regroup vehicle appeared. This was acknowledged with a down down later in the program.
Hump the Shark was the religious advisor, by unanimous consideration. He selected King Shit and Insane Bolt as choir. Photographic quality deteriorates as the sun goes down. People move way too quickly in the darkness.
Beverages readyBlurry Hump the Shark ready for down down’sKS and Insane Bolt are the choir
The program was delivered with humour, panache and pace. A quick succession of crimes and punishments were delivered to the offending hashers.
The hares, for a great trailDastardly for making us wait for regroup beerPyro for having too much funStoolie for his shiggy unfriendly clothing choiceSlow ClapApparently, Slow Clap now has the hash shitOPP againLSOS is done
In the dark, Hump the Shark declared us “on the piss”. Limited interest in off to the bar for more celebration, so an abbreviated version was conducted in the parking lot in the dark.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail of somewhere between 5 km and 6 km. Appreciate the effort to set the wilderness trails, which become more difficult as the dark season encroaches.
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
