September is a month of transition. Weather can be anything and darkness now begins to intrude on the hash runs. The length of the day is decreasing at an alarming rate. As such, end of run in twilight and down down’s in the dark. Time to dig out the headlights!
Snevil volunteered to set trail starting from Stanly Park, west parking lot. Mature neighbourhoods, steep slopes, Elbow River and some great views were all part of the experience.
The group converged on the west parking lot and a good turn out of 30+ people were present. Something like a circle started to form as every got organized for the Hash Mattress to call the group to order.
Pack assemblingHardlyF4Rashy BushStool StufferMenage-a-TroisTwistyHot CheeksSlippy Thong and Mmmmm Lady FingersCamshaftXXX RaySnow BlowerKingshit and Liquor LotsShakesbeerComes and GoesPittsburg Visitor – Drag QueenOn InRoaring NancyLying Sack of ShitDastardlyBooty CampLazy CummerSnevilHump the SharkStrap On Crampon and Huggy BearInsane BoltPyro
PMS attempted to get the circle together and went through the formalities of announcements and introductions.
PMS runs the circle
The hare, Snevil, was called into the circle to describe the marks.
Snevil in the circle
Listen to my instructionsMarks and flagging
Snevil declared that the pack was released to find the marks she had cleverly left on only vertical surfaces.
The Trail
From the parking lot, the trail drifted by the swimming pool and the tennis courts only to squeeze down into a steep dense forest trail.
Follow the packKS going uphillMucky Dip charging aheadStoolie following F4ProcessionAlleysInspectionRoadworkSunset and hill topBring your own musterDownhill HardlyRideau BridgeElbow RiverWest side of Elbow RiverParksFieldsHare encouraging us to keep goingUphillHistory LessonRiverdale footbridgeRiverdale alleySandy BeachBritannia Viewpoint
Parks are fun!Bug looking for customersLook what I foundIt is big and green!RegroupFuzzy crowdLate regroup arrivals!
From the regroup, we headed back to the picnic area for down down’s. The group assembled their chairs and things in anticipation of the forthcoming ceremonies.
Getting ready for down down’sA good line upGetting dark!OPP – late arriverPMS signaling
The Down Down’s
Insane Bolt was appointed Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. The group decided that the last one to arrive gets the privilege of RA duties. A win-win situation.
Insane and helpers organized the down down beverages.
This is a very important task!
Insane Bolt burst into action. A choir was appointed and the program gegan.
Insane Bolt – RaHot Cheeks and Booty Camp – Choir
Insane Bolt went through his list of crimes and acknowledgements. Much to celebrate for such a fine run.
Hare – SnevilWe ran no evil!Archive – Comes and GoesVisitor – Drag Queen from PittsburgAuto hashingPMS PMS hands over hash shit to XXX RayKing ShitLiquor LotsSlower groupHump the SharkOPP – Hash Shit receiverDastardly – Fine RegroupOn the PIss – RA declares
With all crimes and punishments delivered, we were declared “on the piss” by Insane Bolt. The group packed up in the darkness and dispersed,.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
It looks like 7 to 8 km’s of fine running. Even the twilight could not temper the pack enjoyed. Fine trail by Snevil.
Hash Extra
Apparently, some pictures were taken from the walkers trail. Looks like they had a great time as well!
Hot Cheeks and Snevil volunteered to set trail for this fine April date. Now that we have daylight throughout the run, we can focus on making the trail longer and harder!
Apparently, the Dirty Duck Pub in Inglewood SE was the back up plan. Plan A was for a pub near Mount Royal, but declined to host a big group, so Dirty Duck it was!
Dirty Duck Pub in Inglewood SE
The group arrived once they figured out where to park, and huddled in the confined spaces of the pub. A good turnout of intrepid hashers including archives and visitors!
Pre run chatWaiting to be called outside
The group was summoned “out the backdoor” to circle up in the rear parking lot.
Out the back door and into the rear parking lot
Insane Bolt was charged with running the circle as we got organized and prepared.
Slow ClapDaisy DukeLazy CummerOn InHardlyLiquor LotsInsane BoltMmmm Lazy Fingers and CamshaftSticky Lips and Hot CheeksTommy Two Fingers and TwistyBeer in the RearPyroMapleBacchanal and Liquor LotsKarate KlitShakesbeerHump the SharkDastardlyPrincess Monkey SpankerKing Shit
Snevil concentrating on something
Insane Bolt called the visitors and archives into the circle and went through the introductions and announcements.
Insane Bolt leads the circleArchives and visitors!
Now it was time for the hares to tell us what they had in store. Given the muddy condition of the parking lot, an available dumpster was called in to accept the markings.
We have chalkWe have marks!
With the trail described, the hares indicated a direction and the hash was released.
The Trail
From the back alley the pack dispersed to find the marks and the true trail.
Puddles to be avoidedThis could have been snow!Off toward the pathwaysPremature sighting of the regroup vehicle provided confidence we knew where to end up!Bacchanal and KK pacing A bridge too far!
Bow River and a city view
TrailsViewpointCity ViewMore trailsArt shotBridge back over the riverPark playingNice and bouncySliding on a pre dried slide?No time to play!
Off to the East Village to check out the high density housing and see what other sights and sounds we could take in.
Leaves not yet outMore art – upside down churchPay attention to the signals!C-Train crossing. A close call with a horny driverMore sidewalksCowboys Casino
Now we near the construction site where the shrine to hockey is being constructed. The picture look impressive, but the hole needs more time before it is a thing.
High visibilityFuture hockey shrineWill look something like this!Erection in progress!
The pack was distracted by a new park. Apparently, it seemed like a good idea to recreate the birthing of Bacchanal using the available playground equipment. It took many hands to recreate the event!
How much fun can we have with this shape?
This looks like a good idea!Let us pitch inFinally out
With the birthing event completed, off to the eagle/turkey split in the trail. How long and hard would you like it this time?
Two layers of park!
The marks and the motivation to follow true trail started to dwindle. From the two layer park, the trail became a “dead reckoning” to where the regroup vehicle was spotted earlier in the run. With the tracks and other neighbourhood obstacles, both good and bad choices were made, but the regroup was eventually found.
Early arrivalWalkers got bored and leftEventually more of the pack arrived
Apparently, some of the hashers needed more distance to achieve their desired distance numbers. Others were pleased with the trail treasures that had been discovered and collected!
Need more stepsAre these not a good match?
After suitable refreshments at the regroup, the pack reconvened back at the pub to prepare for the down down’s.
Settled inIs there a hockey game somewhere?
Bunny ears abound!
Hump the Shark prepared for the down down ceremonies.
Down Down’s
With no volunteers for Religious Advisor, Hump the Shark jumped in to organize and perform the down down’s. As Hump made notes and gathered his thoughts , it was now time to deliver the program.
Down down beerHump the Shark ready
Hump the Shark had a plan for the choir. He selected Beer in the Rear, Slow Clap and Skewbic Hair as choir. After the down down for the choir, he then designated Slow Clap as photographer so Skewbic Hair could focus on choir duties!
Designated choir
Actual choir
With the scene set, it was now time to recognize and honour the events of the trail.
To the hares!Visitors and ArchivesSticky Lips and Pull My WoodyPMS sporting bunny earsBacchanalKing ShitLazy CummerBacchanal recruiting in the washroomShakesbeerTwisty with a new playmateTwistyInsane BoltSticky LipsCinderfellaHardly
After all was complete, Hump the Shark declared us to be “on the piss”.
On the Piss
Scribed by Skewbic Hair!
Trail Summary
The trail was between 7 and 9 km’s, depending on your Eagle vs Turkey leanings. A fine trail showcasing the views of Inglewood and the East Village.
The Tacky Formal New Years Day Run is a Calgary tradition. This year, Strap On Crampon volunteered to host this afternoon run from her place in Midnapore SE. Hashers were encouraged to wear their best tacky formal attire for this run.
The weather was cool (-10 C) but sunny, making for a fine day to be outside. Midnapore is located in SE Calgary on the edge of Fish Creek Provincial Park. There are steep hills and lots of ice and snow, creating the stage for an eventful run.
The hashers began to arrive in earnest for the 2:00 pm start time. Parking was available on the street and soon the place was hopping with hashers.
We sort of mingled around on the front sidewalk of Melinda’s place until it was time to get the circle formed and get started.
Strap On Crampon welcomes the hashOn In – Past-It-MasterHuggy Bear and her snow sculpture
The hashers formed some type of circle and On In , the Past-It-Master proceeded with the introductions.
Liquor Lots and her dogsSlow Clap and Karate KlitDaisy DukeRashy Bush and PoppyBlue BallsStool StufferSkewbic HairHardlyTwisted SisterJust JennSnevil and Strap OnStrap On and Huggy BearBacchanal
On In introduced a new boot, Just Jenn and went through the circle formalities. The Hares were called into the circle to describe the marks. With the snow cover, a suitable marking surface with used to show the marks. A 25 meant you were “on”, while a 24 indicated a “check back”.
On In runs the circleMarkingMarksThis is what you need to know!
With the markings described, the pack was released to find the trail.
The Trail
Eventually, marks were found on the street light poles and other vertical surfaces. Snowy and icy footing required suitable footwear. Off we go to find the trail!
RunnersWalkersTorrid pace!Yes, the trail goes this way
A sliding opportunity was presented. A popular location for the neighbourhood sliding community. Some Hashers borrowed sliding devices from small children and made a spectacle.
Sliding anyone!Hashers spottedTentative to commit to the downhillDaisy makes it downHuggy Bear and Liquor Lots get ready to slide!
A convenient pedestrian overpass provided safe passage over Macleod Trail and off to the terrain on the West side.
Hardly and StoolieRashy catching upStoolie observing gasoline pricesSnevil keeping the pack in lineCompeting marksA pedestrian friendly overpassDixon’s Pub – We will go there later!
As we made our way through the neighbourhood, a back alley lead to the warmth of a fancy heated garage for the regroup. We were told to bring a chair for a reason!
Plenty of spaceWarm and cozySet up space for beveragesWaiting patiently
Refreshments were enjoyed and the group waited for the down down’s to start.
The Down Down’s
Hump the Shark reached out to Stool Stuffer to conduct the down down ceremony. After sufficient preparation, the down down’s were ready to go!
Down down’s and snacks!Stoolie ready to go!
Stoolie got the program running starting with the hares and followed up with a number of crimes and offences!
Hares!Best trail of 2025!Bacchanal and Just JennDaisy DukeKK and Slow Clap
Thankfully, the Onesie of Shame was handed off to a new recipient. Skewbic Hair was pleased to relinquish to On In for his lack of formal attire for the New Years Day run,
Onesie offHarder than it looksDon’t fall !On In – with his new acquisition clothing item
We continued as there were many charges and offences identified
Dastardly and Blue Balls – non formal attireLL and Huggy BearDastardly shares a gambling success storyHappy hashers showing off!
Eventually, we were done then Stoolie declared us to be “on the piss”
Down down for the RA
Scribed by Skewbic Hair
Trail Summary
We covered more than 5 km’s on the fine trail. Great way to start off 2025!
With much enthusiasm, Snevil volunteered to set trail for the hash on what is coincidentally Guy Fawkes day. We are pleased that Snevil stepped forward as this date had not been filled as of last week. Perhaps it is the stigma with the date, for those familiar with the Guy Fawkes story. Back in 1605, Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the English parliament building with 36 barrels of gunpowder. He was unsuccessful and was charged with treason. The day is also know as Gunpowder Treason Day. Look it up if you wish to know more about the fun times of 1605.
In spite of the date, Snevil successfully found a pub that was not closed, booked, or hosting trivia. The Trop was selected for the run start in the Marda Loop/Mount Royal part of town. Historically a dive bar know at the Tropicana, it now represents itself as a venue suitable for a group like the Hash!
Snevil coerced Camshaft and Mmmmm Lady Fingers to assist as this was to be a epic trail requiring many marks.
Hashers appeared and filled up the place prior to the run. With the changing of the clocks off daylight savings time, it was now “really dark” at the start of the run.
The TropSpace for the groupHashers milling about in the warmth
Eventually, it was time to go outside to greet the chilly, dark evening. PMS rounded us up and Insane Bolt lead the circle.
Hashers trying to make a circle
Strap On and PMSMenage and Hot CheeksBooty warming up Liquor LotsVeggie WankerLazy CummerHardly and TwistyLL revivedCamshaft and PyroPyro and Mmmmm Lady FingersHump the SharkComes and Goes – Blurry editionXXX Ray and Insane BoltSlow Clap and Roaring NancyKing Shit and Snow BlowerOn In (blurry) with photobomb courtesy of Strap On
Events, awards and archives were acknowledged. Apparently Menage has a significant birthday looming, and was suitably adorned.
Menage with a sashHot looking birthday girl
The hares were called into the circle to describe the marks for tonight’s trail. Of note were “two view points” and some cryptic symbols that we had to figure out.
Camshaft, Snevil and Mmmmm Lady Fingers get readySnevil in the marking position
MD is Mucky Dip’s former residence. GP … Perhaps related to the General Wolfe statue on trail
There was mention of some pink flagging for the wilderness portions of the trail. The pack was released to find the marks.
The Trail
Off into the dark alleys and streets of Marda Loop in search of marks. On On was called and we followed trail and checked out all the check backs.
Off to a fast blurry startHot Cheeks follows the lightRemember the special marks?Mucky’s tiny house from the past. A closet masquerading as a houseStrap On has the brightest light nowJames Wolfe – keeping an eye on thingsHot Cheeks recreating her tumble from last weeks runHardly marches onView Point
The city at night
We had wilderness trail that was a challenge to follow in the dark.
Lazy Cummer follows Hot CheeksStrap On recharging
A better view of the city
Eventually, we stumbled upon the regroup wagon and enjoyed delicious beverages in the back alley near the pub.
Like a beacon of hopeOPP making the right choice
With the regroup completed, it was on to the Trop for the down down ceremony.
Down Down’s
Now back at the pub, we got ourselves organized and found seats, beer and food. They had pointy projectiles with feathers that looked totally not dangerous in the hands of a hasher.
We have a spot!Settling inInsane and OPP. Watch out!XXX Ray trying darts for the first time. Looking at the board helps some.
Time to get this party started. Hump the Shark graciously offered to conduct the event. Appointed Insane Bolt and Liquor Lots as choir and we were set.
Your Religious AdvisorInsane Bolt and Liquor Lots
The hares, the birthday girl, and other incredible offences were rewarded with down down’s.
HaresUp the hill!Strap On demonstrating her new super powerYou can see this from space!Roaring NancyKing Shit with the Onesie of shame OPP with a nice hash shitSnow Blower rockingAnother down down for Strap onFirst time tossers. XXX Tay and Booty Camp
Of course there was a birthday just about today. There was much rejoicing and eating little cup cakes.
You try looking this good at the age!Like fine wine, gets better with age!
Hot Liquor, representing the sitting hash, was acknowledged for his great contributions to society.
Lamenting of the end of 69.Best sitting hash ever!
Eventually, with the cup cakes eaten and no more stories to tell, Hump the Shark declared us “on the piss”.
On the Piss!
With all that done, we were able to get back to our mingling and socializing.
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
A fine trail somewhere between 7 and 8 kms depending on how many check backs you were sucked into.
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
