Canada Day is meant to be celebrated! We are pleased that Pyro stepped up to set trail on this day. With Canada Day falling on a Tuesday this year, that meant it was following the epic Monday night trail set by Daisy Duke.
The start location was set at in Tuscany NW at the Twelve Mile Coulee Natural Area parking lot, also known near a fancy condo complex known as Villa D’Este known by Google.
It was a hot day with an afternoon start. Being ready for the heat is a challenge for cold weather folks. The pack arrived and prepared for the the trail to begin.
You are herePMSTwistyHardlyOn InPyroInsane BoltKarate KlitLiquor QuickerMapleShakesbeerDastardlyKing Shit
Insane Bolt called the circle to order and went through the formalities for this small but enthusiastic group.
The marks were described by Pyro and the pack was released.
MarksPathway to somewhere. Perhaps to the ring road?
The Trail
The Tuscany area has spectacular views of Canada Olympic Park and the Rockies to the west. The ravine can be steep and deep in some places creating some adventure on the pathways.
PMS senses the trailIt must be this way!Follow meHardly at a moderate paceLicker Quicker bounding through the fieldsShakesbeer trying to catch upWalkers enjoying the sceneryA bridge somewhere thereKeeping the high ground
Pyro surprised us with some urban exploring. Why not have the pack get lost in these twisty neighbourhoods! Please obey all traffic signals.
Crossing safelyRendition of the Abby Road Beatles crossing
Eventually the pack made it safely back to the starting point. Cooling refreshments made the effort worthwhile.
We made it back safely
Down Down’s
The chairs appeared and the pack prepared for outdoor down down’s delivered by Hardly, the Religious Advisor for the run. Sun protection was a good idea for those that did not want to be consumed by the solar radiation.
Hardly getting readyOn In ready!Best Canada Day Trail of the year!Yummy munchiesPMS in her cocoonShakesbeer has a not of Canada gearThis is how you do this!Protects from both sun and rain
The down down’s went very well and met the needs of the smaller group. Hardly declared the group “on the piss” and it was time to relish in the Canada Day vibe,
Happy Canada Day
Scribed in absentia by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
A fine trail in the 5 km range. Great terrain with sufficient up and down to make the beer at the end taste even better.
Hash Extra
Good thing you were not here facing the Canada Day beach crowds at Grand Beach Manitoba.
Thankfully, Pyro has recovered sufficiently from some health issues to enable him to continue down the road to recovery to setting the hash trail. We are thankful that Pyro, once again, for saving the Hash from obliteration by stepping up and volunteering to set trail. A good role model for those with an interest in setting trail.
And what it trail it was! Tu Tu’s were present in abundance to acknowledge that this run was happing on a 22 day of the month. Take notice that another Tu Tu run appears in April 2024. Get your Tu Tu’s in order!
The group assembled in the Silver Point Pub & Eatery in Sliver Springs NW. Warm inside and not too busy. A fine location to host the Hash!
The circle was called and hashers assembled outside . On-In lead the circle and went through the formalities of getting things ready. Hash enthusiasm was high anticipating another epic Pyro run.
On-In leads the circleStrap On, PMS, and SnevilLazy Cummer and LLBlue Balls and Insane BoltDatardly, Hardly and TwistyStool Stuffer , Comes and Goes, and PyroDaisy DukePyro – the Hare
Pyro was called into the circle to explain the marks. Fairly standard markings with “H” being “on trail”, circle is a “check”, X in a circle is a check “back”.
The Trail
With the pack released, off we go through the wilds of Silver Springs NW. A neighbourhood with many views, vista’s and ravines. Surprisingly, there is also some elevation change as we headed north. Nose Hill comes to mind. Nevertheless, full use of markings on the lamp posts and sidewalks as we continued on our road to discovery of the true trail.
Botanical Garden – Don’t go there!Shimmering streetsThe brightest light – PMS for sureThe march of the Tu Tu’s
Through the neighbourhood, some features were observed. Apparently it is common the convert your front yard into an ice sheet. I suppose your could make your own ice cubes if your refrigerator can’t do that job. Views of the Ski Hill were extraordinary. With the right gear, you could venture down the hill, across the river, and go for a ski!
Ice cube factorySki Hill over there!
The terrain offered a variety of both downhill and uphill. It seemed that the uphill sections were long and hard. As the hare had chosen a counter clockwise direction, the uphill near the end encouraged us to find the regroup.
Regroup
Like a beacon of light, the parking lot with the regroup vehicle were eventually found. The beverages were offered at the perfect consumption temperature. No beer slushy was observed. Much mirth and merriment ensued until it was time to head back to the bar for the next facet of our adventure.
Milling About 1Milling about 2Animated conversationFound OPP on trailSnevil and Comes and Goes
Off to the pub for the down-downs…
The Finish
The hashers were happy to come in from the cold and enjoy the hospitality that the Silver Point had for the group. We added to their number of happy patrons that evening. People figured out where to sit, what to eat and what to drink.
There was evidence of exemplary beer pouring with just the right amount of head.
Look at that head!Head is good!
Down Downs
Apparently Daisy Duke, with help from Lazy Cummer, were appointed to run the down down’s. They spent a considerable amount of time making up stories, lies, and other citations for those they hand singled out in the group for special treatment. First order of business was to select the choir!
ReadySetChoir – Insane Bolt, PMS, and Comes and Goes
Much celebratory enjoyment was delivered to individuals selected to receive rewards, as evidence by these pictures!
Hump the Shark and King ShitStrap on Cramp onLL and OPPOPP getting to know her new hash shit –Scoobie for some minor offenceLC and DD… remembering they forgot to acknowledge the harePyro gets a down down for saving the group!
A fine run with a fine finish. We almost forgot to give the hare a down down, but that problem was resolved.
On the piss!
Scribe by Skewbic Hair
The Trail
Close to 5 km, including uphill and the views.
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
