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Hares: Camshaft and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers

Location: Dalhousie Parking Lot – Canadian Tire

5404 Dalton Drive NW TCA 2C3

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RA: Hardly

Attendance: 29

Check out the Rainbow!

The Beginning

Camshaft has a significant birthday and could think of nothing better than to set trail to honour his dwindling days of 69. It has been a good year, but all good things must come to and end.

The phycological trauma of changing your digits to new numbers can be difficult for some. However, it is also a time for celebration! Why not set the trail and host the pack back at your house so that everyone can have fun! Sounds like a good plan.

We are having the wettest July ever here in Calgary. It would be fitting to drive to the run in the brilliant sunshine only to have the clouds roll in and dump rain on our circle. I believe that this was the plan all along, and we were not disappointed.

The pack gathered in the parking lot of the Dalhousie Canadian Tire, close to the pedestrian bridge. A solid turn out with archives and new boots were encouraging to see!

Do you think those dark clouds are heading our way?

The circle assembled as everyone was happy it was not currently raining.

Insane Bolt conducted his Hashmaster duties and called the circle to order. A round of announcements and introductions followed.

On cue, the hares were invited into the circle and the rain started simultaneously.

The hares went through the marks for the epic trail they had planned. The pack was released as the rain intensified. Do I really need to get my raincoat? Good question.

Camshaft pointed out a direction and the pack was released.

The Trail

As the rain intensity increased, the hare was helpful in giving us clues as to where the true trail was. With parking lots and traffic lights, the pack got a bit split up. Nevertheless, marks were found and the trail was followed.

A reminder of proper playground etiquette

After taking in the regroup refreshments and noting how quickly the weather had changed, we took in the views of the rainbow then headed back to the parking lot. Down down destination hosted by the birthday boy.

We convoyed the short distance to get ready for the down down’s inside.

The Down Down’s

Mmmm Lady Fingers and Camshaft hosted the down down’s from their nearby address. It was a logistical challenge to get the people and the gear into the cozy basement location. Mission accomplished as most folks shed their wet shoes and socks to go for the barefoot look.

There were many good things happening with food, drink and birthday cake, acknowledging Camshaft who is opening up the book on a new decade.

Hardly was the Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. He prepared his program with the challenge of how many hash shit’s can we get to the birthday boy?

Choir was selected and the festivities commenced.

First in the procession of hash shit’s was one that Skewbic Hair diligently dragged around the wet trail. A fine addition to his costume.

Slippy Thong supporting the structure of the house

After a significant effort, Hardly declared the group “on the piss” so we could continue of mirth and celebration of Camshaft’s birthday.

A fine celebration for the birthday boy as well.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Trail Summary

A fine trail of 6 km or so, with a much appreciated minor shortcut to improve our trail enjoyment. Lots of new territory in the wilds of Dalhousie to explore.

Hare: PMS and Strap On Crampon

Location: Dudley’s Lounge – Carriage House Hotel and Conference Centre

9030 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0P5

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RA: Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear
Attendance: 18

The Beginning

It was a confusing posting for the run. Nautical theme? What the heck is that. Not only nautical, but naughtycal! Wear something that is either naughty or nautical. Quite a range. Suggestions for swimming, fishing, floating garb, with a clarification that all would be explained …..later.

Of course, PMS and Strap On Crampon had the look dialed in, courtesy of their hash trip to New York in the recent past. An opportunity to show off their fancy nautical outfits…..

For the rest of us, swimming suit? Water wings? Other water themed clothing? So much stress to find the right outfit for the run. As it turns out, the hares had planned a torrential downpour to coincide with the run, raincoats were in fashion suddenly!

Dudley’s Lounge is associated with the Carriage House Hotel on Macleod Trail SW. They have more than one pub in the hotel, with the Peanuts Pub competing for interest. The pub was found and the group formed inside.

It was time to circle up outside and acquaint ourselves with the moisture preparing to fall from the sky.

PMS takes control and gets the hares in the circle to explain the marks. Huge blue chalk meant clear remarking of washed out chalk marks.

The Trail

The pack was released as the rain began to fall. Off we went in all directions until the true trail was found and followed. Apparently, there was a choice between Upper Deck and Lower Deck. An Eagle/Turkey split was available on trail. Into the streets and alleys of Acadia and Haysboro, the trail meandered as the rain increased in volume and strength.

The pack made choices on Upper Deck vs Lower Deck. Upper deck was configured for the more leisurely runners. A bit of a shorter cut to differentiate the route for the true runners on the trail. Scenic views of the C-Train infrastructure around Heritage Station were part of the trail experience.

The upper deckers stumbled across a pack of walkers, as we consolidated looking for the regroup.

Regroup

The regroup was spotted in a parking lot close to the end of the trail. Dastardly has a fine selection of refreshments available. The group lingered in the rain until it was decided that down down’s would be “inside” at the pub. Hashers were pleased to drink in a warm place.

Off into the warmth of Dudley’s Lounge for the closing ceremonies.

Down Downs

Hump the Shark volunteered Daisy Duke and Beer in the Rear to tag team as Religious Advisors. They put together a fine program and delivered to the group. Choir of Snow Blower and Booty Camp. Hump the Shark stood in as Beer wench to prepare the beer for the down downs.