OPP. Liquor Lots | Calgary HHH Scribblings

Hares: Liquor Lots, OPP and Lazy Cummer

Location: Veranda at the Stables (Vaycay Brewing)

2566 Flanders Ave SW #200, Calgary, AB T3E 7H9

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RA: Mr. PeeeeeNut

Attendance: 24

Good to the last drop

The Beginning

We were pleased that we had volunteers to hare this run. A time to Celebrate with the clocks moving forward one hour. This means that we actually start the run “in the light”, though finish in the twilight/dark. This will continue to improve each week!

The starting location was Veranda at The Stables in the Garrison Green neighbourhood. This location promotes both Burwood Distillery and Vacay Brew Co. products. How convenient for the hash. Apparently, Vacay Brewing has a new location with a taproom in Marda Loop which is not yet opened. Stay tuned!

Finding parking and figuring out which door was the right one was somewhat confusing. However, being a smart bunch we figured it out and made our way inside.

Inside, we were directed to a section where we would congregate after the run was completed.

After sufficient milling about, we were instructed to go outside and form a circle in the parking lot to the west.

Hashers tormenting the photographer by feigning happiness

A good turn out, likely motivated by the daylight and the surprise snowstorm from the previous day.

Camshaft ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions. We had a visitor for Los Angeles, Grandma’s Cookie.

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

Lazy Cummer uses his foot to point our key marks

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

The Trail

Off from the parking lot, the pack spread out to seek out the marks.

From the regroup it was back to the Veranda at The Stables to prepare for the down down’s.

The group settled in and waited patiently for the down down’s to begin.

The Down Down’s

Mr. PeeeeeNut volunteered to be the Religious Advisor (RA) at the previous run. As such, he had spent the week getting mentally prepared for the task.

The beverages were procured and prepared for some of the special awards this evening. In particular, we had two milestone awards involving a half yard vessel of refreshment.

Much car was taken to get the half yards loaded and ready to go.

With the preparations complete, it was time for Mr. PeeeeeNut to conduct the ceremony.

A choir was selected of Roaring Nancy and Booty Camp. They were recognized by singing themselves a suitable song.

Mr. PeeeNut went through his list of crimes, accusations and stories, starting with the hares.

The high point of the down down’s was the acknowledgement of 1600 runs, achieved by Hardly and Twisty. A monumental event worth acknowledging.

A fine display of half yard handling!

Subsequent down down’s included our visitor for Los Angeles, Grandma’s Cookie, who has come to visit. Important to ensure that the visitors are welcomed appropriately!

Visitor – Grandma’s Cookie from California

With the down down’s complete, we were declared “on the piss”

Mr. PeeeeeNut wrapped things up and we were declared “on the piss”. The group then settled down and enjoyed the company and the ambiance of the Veranda.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A great trail of 5-6 km was delivered for the enjoyment of the group. Great job by Liquor Lots, Lazy Cummer and OPP in setting this up.

Hares: OPP, Liquor Lots and Strap On Crampon

Location: Swigs Pub & Grill

11213 30 St SW, Calgary, AB T2W 4N5

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RA: Hump the Shark

Attendance: 28

Walkers Posing!

The Beginning

We are happy when volunteers step up to set trail. Thankfully, we are experiencing a Chinook with warm weather and wind. Makes for slippery conditions on the trail.

OPP, Liquor Lots and Strap On Crampon were the hares. Plan A had us running out of Leopold’s Pub on Elbow Drive SW. That changes when the owners realized they were not able to accommodate a group this large. Plan B was Swig’s Pub & Grill in Cedarbrae SW. They put some tables aside and we were good to go.

Swig’s has a history of being the first neighbourhood put in Calgary, known as Ye Olde Manor, opening in 1980. Pubs in Calgary were typically associated with hotels and restaurants in the past. So, this location has some good history.

The pack assembled outside as PMS organized the circle.

Missing a few pictures here, Stool Stuffer, On In, PMS, Coq Titty and others. Camera shy bunch this week

PMS ran the circle, going through announcements and introductions. The hares were called into the circle and went through describing the marks. The slushy conditions made it difficult to mark the snow/pavement, so Booty Camp was selected to host the marks.

With the marks fully described, the pack was released into the wilds of Cedarbrae.

The Trail

The pack dispersed in search of the marks for true trail. There was a split between walkers and runners. I took notes highlighting the walker’s adventure.