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!
With the warmer weather there is not shortage of celebrations. It seems like you celebrate May the Forth Be With You, then the next day it is Cinco de Mayo.
A monumental day in history May 5 is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. As Canada is all inclusive, nothing wrong with pretending to be Mexican and drink Corona and Tequila.
Shakesbeer volunteered to set trail in the fancy neighbourhoods of Elboya, Britannia and Elbow Park in the SW. Lots of up and down with the river valley through these neighbourhoods.
After some confusion over which parking lot was the right one to park, the pack assembled outside near the swimming pool area. Something looking like a circle started to form and we got busy with our program.
We had visitors, archives and new boots! A good turn out of 25 in great weather. We went through the formalities of introductions and announcements prior to hearing from the hare on what the trail would look like this evening.
Archive – PullitLazy CummerLiquor LotsSlow ClapPrincess Monkey SpankerVeggie WankerHardlyTwistyStool StufferHot Cheeks and Menage-a-troisHump the SharkDastardlyKing ShitPyroKarate Klit posing with Va JJLicker QuickerShakesbeerLying Sack of ShitInsane BoltTighty Whitey
Visitors and New Boot – Mike Hunt and Just Ruth
Eventually, it was the hare to tell us about the trail that had been set for our running enjoyment. The “on” mark was the number 5, honouring the celebration day. A variety of other marks were described as well as pink flagging.
Here are the marksMake sure you find TREX
Some of the mark were cryptic while others were what we had seen before. What we were not told of was the multiple parks that were on this trail. Ample play time.
The pack was released and pointed in the direction of the parkland which surrounded the start.
The Trail
Stanley Park is a busy place. There were many activities we had to navigate as we looked for true trail. Eventually, the fast runners found what we were looking for.
Pack is offAcross this field!
Parks appeared and playing happened. The swingers and the climbers found their favourite pieces of equipment and engaged.
Hump the Shark prefers the swingsJust Ruth having a lookMike HuntClimbersFalling not a good optionVeggie Wanker trying to escapeEnough of this…..
Off to find the trail in the hilly neighbourhoods with streets, sidewalks and back alleys.
Shakesbeer on trailAnnoying bright glowing object
Uphill both ways!
Another ParkTeetering and totteringLL readyHands UpNot as fast as I would have likedWhere is the next playground?Liquor QuickerHump the SharkMike Hunt
Hump the Shark on trail
More swingingMike Hunt on the slideNo problemEnough fun – move on…BritanniaHigh trailLooking for trailNot over this bridgeRiverdaleSomething in bloomT-Rex foundView of the city from Britannia Under Elbow DriveElbow RiverSlow Clap over the riverRideau BridgeAnother fresh parkLL has this oneWay fasterSliding championAnti-gravity harrierettesUphillPath along the topScoobie on trail!Hump hanging aroundInsane Bolt flyingView of the Elbow riverBacchanal with a found swingLC and PMS go for a ride!
Eventually, we came across the “HH” marks, which stood for Hash Hold. Mexican treats and some Mexican beer were had by those that got there first! Much happiness and celebration of knowing that we were near the end of the trail and close to the regroup.
Here we are at the HHBacchanal enjoying here thimble of beer!
From the hash hold, it was off to the parking lot for the regroup.
Regroup
Post regroup, we reconvened in the park to set up for outdoor down down’s.
Why are we waitingDown down’s soon
There were some snacks and refreshments that were enjoyed as we prepared for the closing ceremonies.
The Down Down’s
Hump the Shark was the self appointed Religious Advisor (RA). He canvassed the group to come up with suitable material for the down down’s. Usual lies and accusations. Dastardly prepared the beverages.
Hump the Shark – RAReady to Go
A choir of Hardly and Twisty was selected and the program started. The choir sang themselves a song and prepared for the forthcoming program.
Choir – Matching attire
Shakesbeer – HareRoaring Nancy – Bashing without hashingLSOS ready for winterKarate Clit stands on one legLC and PMSMexican themed!Pullit and Liquor QuickerMike HuntJust RuthLL modelling her post run keep warm clothingBacchanal sporting a warm outfitSlow Clap sporting a blanketScoobie rewarded for his special chairPMS – substitute photographerScoobie and Hump have a chatScoobie poses for the picturesPMS not the photographer any moreInsane Bolt reads to the group
After all this is over, Hump the Shark declares the group to be “on the piss”.
On the Piss
To carry on the spirt of Cinco de Mayo, the post down down celebrations were held at a local pub featuring Mexican beer. A fun time was had until the closed down the restaurant as we arrived very close to that time.
Cinco de Mayo!
Scribed by Skewbic Hair.
Trail Summary
The run ended up being somewhere between 7 and 9 km’s. Great trail set by Shakesbeer!
Hash Extra
Shakesbeer is very happy with his selfie stick. As such, he has provided evidence that he can take pictures of himself with sometimes other in the frame! You can never have too many pictures of the fun you are having….
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
