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Hares: Insane Bolt

Location: Scotsman’s Well Pub

12024 Symons Valley Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3P 0A3

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ww6SZjxtS5uV1Az36

RA: Camshaft

Attendance: 21

Exploring the Ravines of Evanston NW

The Beginning

Insane Bolt agreed to set trail in the extreme North part of town. For those of in the South, to have a run set “North of Stoney Trail”, is like having to travel large distances to the run start.

Thankfully, Google Maps can tell you how to get there from where you are at.

The start point was found in the Creekside strip mall, which also harbours the Pet Plant store formerly owned by an ancient hasher, Knobby.

Inside the pub the group found some tables set aside for us to congregate.

Camshaft called the group out to form a circle outside. With the weather sill unseasonably warm, most of the ice and snow had been dissipated.

Camshaft ran the circle and went through the announcements and introductions.

The hare was called into the circle to explain the marks he has places in this northern neighbourhood for the pack to discover.

The pack was released into the parkland behind the mall to find the trails and the marks!

The Trail

Off through the parking lot to find the first marks. There were pathways in the dark where marks could be found.

OPP makes sure that Josh does not get too lost

After some confusion with the Eagle/Turkey split, parts of the pack managed to find the regroup vehicle and enjoy the adult beverages contained within,

The runners eventually appeared after their long distance trek to also enjoy refreshments.

After a fine regroup is was time to go back to the pub to find some food and refreshments.

The group found tables, food and beer and all was good again!

The Down Down’s

The beer was poured in preparation for the closing ceremonies. Camshaft was Religious Advisor for the evening. His long trip away in the warmth had revitalized his has spirit.

Tales and crimes were figured out, and it was time to go.

The RA was ready and it was showtime!

A choir was selected with Snow Blower and Mmmmmm Lady Fingers engaged to select the songs.

The Onesie of shame was acknowledged and dealt with. XXX Ray did a fine job of wearing the colours!

And now, for the main event, PMS has a milestone acknowledging 500 runs.

A find job done by Camshaft and we were declared “on the piss”. The group settled into more socializing and refreshment consumption.

Scribed by Skewbic Hair.

Run Summary

A great trail in a new neighbourhood was set by Insane Bolt. Some were able to squeeze 9 km’s out of the trail. The moderate turkeys landed at 5 km+. Who knew we could have such a great run so far north!

Hares: King Shit

Location: Offside Pub & Eatery

2820 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2V8

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jLXy7czrisFDZu18

RA: Cock Tale

Attendance: 22

Wet and Slippery Ice – My Favourite!

The Beginning

The variable weather in Calgary did not disappoint! From – 20C to +10C is a bit of a swing. The snow we had received was now melting into puddles and wet slippery ice. Perfect for a hash run.

Offside Pub & Eatery is an interesting place up Centre Street in the NW. Conveniently in King Shit’s neighbourhood, a great venue to set a trail from.

The pack arrived and waited in the pub for the run to start. Some of us that arrived fashionably late missed the inside part and went right to the circle that Camshaft has organized outside.

Camshaft getting the attention of the group

Camshaft went through the announcements and introductions, then called the hare into the circle.

The pack was released and stumbled off to find the marks and the slippery ice.

The Trail

Finding the initial marks proved difficult. Everything was wet and shiny. Hard to see the marks. Nevertheless, marks were found and the pack headed off to find the wet and slippery trail.

Shakesbeer and slow clap checking things out

At some point, Scoobie slipped on the ice and declared his run done. Limping to the regroup was his chosen course of action. Others continued and provided some pictures of the greatest trail I did not complete.

With regroup coordinates in hand, the sacred vehicle was spotted with suitable refreshments.

After we were done, it was back to the pub to get set up for the down down’s.

Food and drinks were acquired and the group patiently waited for the down down’s to begin.

The Down Down’s

The Religious Advisor for the evening was Cock Tale. His newfound enthusiasm for the group was rewarded with RA duties, coincident with his late arrival to the circle.

Cock Tale rekindled his RA skills and developed his program for the evening. Many tales were invented and he was ready to go. The beverages were ready and it was time to start.