We were pleased that Pyro volunteered to set trail for the group. He is know for setting great trails in challenging terrain. The hills of Tuscany and Scenic Acres provide some great views along with elevation changes.
The run started near the intersection of Tuscany Boulevard and Nose Hill Drive NW, in the Home Depot/Tim Horton’s parking lot.
The start location was busy with shoppers and patrons of the recycling bins that were conveniently located nearby. The group filtered in and found a suitable location to have the circle.
Something like a circle
A good turn out of over 30 hashers, including some returnees from last weeks run with Bacchanal doing a great job of recruiting new hashers to the group.
Swollen MemberXXX RayInsane BoltShaakesbeerJust LeanneBooty CampPyroPrincess Monkey SpankerMmmmm Lady FingersLiquor LotsJust SaharKarate KlitJust SarahSlow ClapTwistyBacchanal and Just NatalieLazy CummerJust RoryKrustyJust Ester and Lying Sack of Shit
Camshaft
King Shit with KaiStool StufferHump the SharkOPPSlippy Thong
Dastardly and Hardly
Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions, then the hare was called into the circle to describe the marks.
Camshaft runs the circle
Marks in ChalkMarks in flour
This is an “on” mark, flagging also used!
Pyro pointed a direction and the pack was released.
The Trail
Leaving the parking lot, the pack fanned out to find the marks for true trail. There were some busy street crossing that needed to be navigated prior to finding the wide open spaces.
Runners are offKrusty off with the hash shitStoolie following the marksFollowing the H marks
Canada Olympic Park off in the distance
Indoor Soccer
Early stagesConference with pointingWe have been here beforeFront runners post check backFlour marks this trailTrain inspectionJust Rory figuring it outThrough the fieldJust Leanne leading this bunchJust Sahar enjoying the trailFollowing OPPBunched up on trailUphill trudgeBackyard inspectionA pathway with a view
Just Leanne and OPP
Into the neighbourhoodsPaved trailDown to Tuscany BlvdLL and Just SaharSlow ClapSlippy Thong found us
Posing for a group shot
Regroup vehicle spotted – waiting patiently
With the trail done, the runners waited patiently as the walkers were out for a long walk. Eventually, all was made right as the regroup beverages were available.
With outdoor down down’s, the group created an encampment to rival some of the best unhoused persons installation.
A circle of chairs
The group got set up and waited patiently for the down down’s to begin.
The Down Down’s
Bacchanal volunteered to be the Religious Advisor (RA) for the evening. She assembled her program as the beer Meister’s prepared the beverages for down down consumption.
Beg JobThe best of beveragesWe are ready!
Bacchanal called to pack to order, and selected a choir to help with the singing portion of the ceremony.
Your RA – Bacchanal
Bacchanal selected a choir based on matching shirt types. A group of orange started singing themselves a song.
The orange choir
First off, the hare was acknowledged. Pyro set a fine trail for all to enjoy.
Pyro – the hare
King Shit and KaiNew Boots – Just Natalie and Just EsterLazy Cummer and OPPJust LeanneLiquor Lots and PoppiLast to return – Mmmmm Lady FingersDual birthday girls – Just Sarah and Littlest Hoe (and Mookie)Slippy Thong – Found on trailNaming: Just Rory is now Resident AssholeHash shit – new ownerHow does this look?Bacchanal finishing up, RA for next week!RA for next week is Scoobie!
The group were declared “on the piss” and retired to Nottingham’s Pub for debriefing.
Nottingham’s Debrief
Need more free popcorn
Scribed by Skewbic Hair!
Trail Summary
A fine trail close to 5 km’s for the runners, with great views and elevation changes.
Hash Extra
Ball Strangler Chair, guarded by Resident AssholeNice evening for a run!
A tradition in the Calgary Hash is to conduct a Boxing Day Run after Christmas, which hashers adorned with boxer shorts, a box, or other costume to celebrate this special day.
As this is an afternoon run, no headlights required. The group assembled at the Hardly Twisty residence in the NW community of Beddington.
The group of intrepid daytime hashers assembled in the Boxing day finery in anticipation of the run. With Boxer shorts and other box themed costume, the group was ready to run.
I wonder who belongs to those boxes?
Conveniently, hashers Dirty Dancer and Mouthful live across the street from Hardly and Twisty. Not only were they in attendance, but the hash used their driveway for the circle!
Hash Test Dummy and Auntie FrankHardly and TwistyRashy BushSnow Blower and King ShitRoaring NancyBooty CampSkewbic HairStoolie and KrustyTighty Whitey, Mouthful and Dirty Dancer
In the absence of anyone that looked like a Hash master, Hash mattress or Past-it-master, Booty Camp conducted the circle. She know the correct number for the run and went through the introductions.
Booty Camp introduced the hares and we were given a description of the marks to expect for this run. Circles were replaced by squares The group needed some time to figure out what this meant, but eventually figured out that the squares were in fact boxes.
Hares pleaseBoxes mean somethingHardly markingTwisty markingThese are the marks!
The hash was released to find the check backs that Hardly had placed at the beginning to destabilize the pack. Eventually, true trail was discovered and followed
The Trail
Beddington is on the side of Nose Hill. As such, there is an overabundance of uphill that was delivered to the group. No getting away from it.
Through the sidewalks, streets alleys and pathways, marks were in abundance.
Thinking inside the boxRashy with speedYes, that would be a false trail….Uphill trudge
Eventually, we were delivered to a plateau with a view of the airport. A group photo of those that chose to be part of the running faction.
Happy Hashers
Airport this way!
The hair did not want us to think that the viewpoint was the peak of the run, there was more uphill to be discovered and the distance increased.
Some of the pathway features were quite interesting. Apparently, it is good practice to chain up your buffalo statue to prevent theft.
Buffalo bondageYes, this would be uphill….
Rashy Bush was out to set a personal best with her speed and perseverance. How to go from front of the pack to the back of the pack with the discovery of some key check backs.
Bloody checkbackHow did I get so far behind?
The walkers provided some evidence of live hares on the trail, plus some interesting Christmas decorations.
Live hareDo you want to press his toe?
Thankfully, it was all downhill to the regroup where beverages and snacks were available.
Beverages and shelter for post run celebrations
The down down’s were conducted in the garage. A good choice instead of making a mess in the kitchen!
The Down Down’s
Skewbic Hair was pre-selected to be the religious advisor for the afternoon. He solicited material from the group and imagined a program for the celebration.
Normally tied up with photo taking for the run, Scoobie offloaded the task to Tighty Whitey for the down down’s.
Too bad we did not get the whole can of beer in the frame..
Scoobie requested that the group think of songs, as a choir was a bit much for the special group. The hares were called up first and we sang them a fine song about the shitty trail.
Hares readyYummy cider!
A number of offences were observed on trail and a series of down down’s were delivered,
KrustyKS sporting his head boxersScarry photo of Tighty Whitey and Snow BlowerAuntie Frank and Hash Test DummyRoaring Nancy by special deliveryTighty Whitey with a ball storyRashy and KrustyI can take pictures of just about anythingStumbled into the garage
The photographer declared that we needed a group photo to share with those that were not able to be here is person. Look at all the fun they missed!
Look at all this fun!
With everything complete, it was time for Scoobie to declare “on the piss” so we could move on to the feasting portion of the day.
On the piss,
The Hardly Twisty’s put on a fine feast of pot luck goodies. Very yummy and tasty. Nothing like a big feast in the afternoon to bulk up for the post Christmas season!
Trail Summary
A challenging trail through the hilly neighbourhoods, lasting somewhere between 5 and 6 kms. Great views and plenty of uphill!
Hash Extra
As you may or may not be aware, the is the location that donated the Christmas tree to the Alberta government MacDougall School this year.
Tree was once hereEscaped to the MacDougall Centre
Ask Auntie Frank if he has any idea how this happened……
A Drinking Club with a Running Problem — The Calgary Hash House Harriers
