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Run 2075…Hare Lurch

Date: 31st July 2017………………………………..
Location: Maimi……………………………………….
Runners:27……………………………………………..
Run Pictures…………………………………………….

Well fellow hashers, it was certainly nice to welcome our long-absent hasher Lurch back into the fold with his run from Pizzey Park, a favourite run spot for those of us located down this end of the coast. As I approached the run site at about 5.45 there was already lots of action happening, with Truckie running around like a blue-arsed fly making sure that the bolognese was being properly cooked, adding copious amounts of garlic and red wine…it was obvious he wasn’t going home to share a bed with a woman with all that garlic on board!! As 6.15 approached Lurch, our hare, called all to order and looking like a fattened up Osama Bin Laden with his bushy beard, sent us all on our way, with walkers headed off in one direction and bound for a circumnavigation of the lake and the rest of us sent off on a meandering run in the opposite direction.

Not even out of Pizzey Park and we were already lost with several of us wondering where the fuck the arrows had all gone!! Soon, up in the distance, well beyond where international hashing rules stipulate markings must be placed, a plaintive cry of “on on” could be heard and thus we all followed. The run took us through a bit of well known bush, around streets and paths, with a few checks here and there, but as Elvis observed, some fairly straight bits where you could really stretch your legs out…well, that’s his description….mine was more along the lines of “fucking hell, this is a bloody long road…are you sure we haven’t missed any arrows??” and Missing Link also commenting…“shit, my knee’s giving me strife and we’re still fucking miles from home!”. The run certainly seemed longer than the bit less than 5km that most of us did. I have no idea how he did it, but Iceman, the last runner to come in, claims to have done more than 6.7km…never will I follow him on any run!!
As we ran back to the Hash Trailer, of course there were all the walkers, some clearly on their second drinks and all the nibblies totally annihilated as per usual! Off in a corner near the trailer there was also much activity around a table where a whole heap of hasherdashery was being handed out. Seems like Two Dogs and several others have been doing some clearing out of their wardrobes. Our visitor, James, a friend of Miscarriage’s and less than occasional hasher, was able to be fully kitted out in suitably offensive and unfashionable hashing gear…wear it with pride mate, we all do!! The more the missus complains about it all, the better you know it is!!
Nosh consisted of bolognese with pasta…Truckie obviously wanting to impress with his input and trying to take the limelight away from our hare Lurch by adding wine and garlic to the mix with much gusto, making us all mistakenly think that he actually knew what he was doing. There was shitloads of food, including nice home-made (hahahaha!) garlic bread rolls…many of us had seconds and thirds of the bolognese.
Circle started with Swindler and Fuck All being called out and given a down-down, accused of being either ignorant or deaf, or more likely both, for carrying out their own side conversation when being called to order. I would have expected more from a fellow member of the legal fraternity!! Truckie was called out for some offence or other but was then immediately exempted due to his status as a member of heirarchy. Next out for a down-down was Lurch, our hare for the night, loudly proclaiming that he had spent the grand total of $27.60 on the nosh! Howls of protest came from Hash Cash at this point….”we’ve overpaid the prick!!”.
Elvis then commented on the run, agreeing with your trusty fill-in scribe that it was of 4.7km duration and “very enjoyable!!”, with the only criticism being that the arrows were too far apart, which Lurch informed us was a consequence of setting the run on a bicycle.
Miscarriage, as if he needed an excuse, came out the front with his mate James (for fuck’s sake, let’s name the prick!) for reasons which are now unclear to me, but does he ever need an excuse to cop a down-down?? James was forced to take the last of the remaining hasherdashery…a lovely PINK cap…very nice!!
Hard On then came out for a down-down for being on his phone, clearly providing details to someone on his Tinder app.
GM then hands over to the RA for his session (oh no, here come the bad jokes!!) and immediately he calls Sir Rabbit out the front, accusing him of attempting to steal one of our broken trailer chairs. Much protestation followed from Sir Rabbit…”why would I want this piece of crap, it’s held together with fucking chewing gum!”. The RA then told one of his lousy jokes…this time something about Mohamed and some six year old. Heard it before, heard it before!!
POW contenders this week…Truckie, Hard On, Swindler, Miscarriage, Fuck All, Proxy and Botcho…but final say went to Sir Rabbit who considered that it was appropriate for Kitchen Bitch to pass it straight back to whence it came..good onya Weekly!!
Those of us with dual nationality were called out the front (about ten of us) and a ruling was made that unlike the Australian Parliament, we in fact are all eligible for hierarchy next year!! Bugger!!
End of circle was proclaimed by Lurch, the least of us likely to die before next week!
Signing off..on on! Your trusty substitute scribe Fanny Charmer

Run 2074…Hare Sir AH

Date: 24th July 2017………………………………..
Location: Mudgeeraba…………………………….
Runners:30……………………………………………..
Run Pictures…………………………………………….

Morgan Freeman on Kitchen Bitch’s 300 Runs

Well, it couldn’t have been closer to home, well done AH. A good number of hashers turned up at the BBQ and shelter at Hinterland Park on Hardy’s Road, Mudgeeraba. Although there was a light at the BBQ area, the shelter with the benches and tables was in almost complete darkness. Truckie brought out the spot lights and with an amazing and precarious feat of balance, climbed onto a folded table leaning up against a roof support post, and held in place by a couple of hashers and managed to lash the lights onto a cross beam.

I was waiting for Dicky Knee to come as he had made a special request for some warming drink he remember I had made for a hash run about 8 years ago. I had set up a table, a little camp stove and a pot of warm mulled wine ready for hashers coming back after their walk and run. Apples, oranges and lemons helped give it a wonderful flavour and aroma. In fact, a possum climbed half way down a tree close by, and an intrepid hasher placed a poly cup full of mulled wine fruit in the tree. The possum came down, and held the cup in one hand and dived into the fruit. Hashers were concerned that the possum would fall out of the tree.

The hare AH brought out tomato soup and ably assisted by KB, started filling up cups and getting ready for the onslaught of hungry hashers. This was followed by perfectly cooked rice and curry, and followed by chocolate cake and caramel cake. More than enough for everyone.

The GM called the circle to order, and called out returning runner Pizza, and visitor Bigamist for down downs.

Hare AH was called out. Bent Banana said the run was good, but some of the paper markings confusing. Hashers agreed the food was good. AH had a down down.

AH was brought out again for his birthday down down.

In the absence of RA Ice Man, Caustic stepped forward, and started with a joke about a polar bear with a long willy.

He then asked if there were any golfers, and called out AH and Hard On. Caustic went on to ask them if golfers payed with two clubs. Both said no, only one club at a time. Caustic then asked them why, after drinking a bottle of red wine, he went home to watch the golf on TV and saw players using two clubs playing two balls.

Caustic then went on with an update on Croc’s condition. He said that Croc could now take visitors, but limited to 15 minutes in the morning and 15 in the afternoon. Latest email from Botcho had links to book visiting times and dates. We are glad to see improvement to Croc’s condition.

Half way through the circle, there was a loud plop. A drunken possum had fallen out of the tree.

Miscarriage was called up for calling Elvis Howard Hughes, must have been the dark glasses.

Elvis was called up for damaging a ligament in his right arm after playing soccer.

Prick of the Week stand in Weekly (for Wrong Way) was disappointed that Blackie was not present for Blackie’s antics of last week. He called out KB instead for sending Weekly to the back of the nosh queue.

GM called the circle to order announcing a milestone for KB, 300 runs. First there was a recording by Morgan Freeman honouring KB, and then KB was presented with a special white chef’s hat inscribed with KB doing 300 runs.

Friday Splinter Hash lunch is being arranged by Now Loved at Broadbeach, email announcement to follow.

GM gave a report on Moonbeams farewell in Broadbeach on Sunday afternoon. Sir Prince Valiant had a few stories about Moonbeams. RIP.

KB closed the circle.

Remember to use dobin@keen.net.au if you have a story for RA.

On on

Mad Mike

Run 2073…Hares Wrong Way & Weekly

Date: 17th July 2017………………………………..
Location: Robina…………………………………….
Runners:35……………………………………………..
Run Pictures…………………………………………….

Got to the car park next to the church nice and early. Plenty of car parking spaces, well lit, dry. I thought it was an ideal spot. No sooner I got there I saw this procession of cars leaving. I didn’t have a chance to speak to anyone, but Caustic was busy waving everyone away. Well, maybe a change of venue?

I followed the cars out onto the road, across the roundabout at Markeri, and stop on the side road just up from the roundabout. Mmmmm. Restricted parking, generator was brought out for lighting, the grass was wet. A table was set up on the grass in the corner of the park near the roundabout. There was a constant buzzing, I looked up and noticed we were directly under several 350,000 volt power lines. Hope we didn’t get radiation poisoning. The hare, Wrong Way, got up onto the slope, called for attention, and immediately blamed Botcho for not getting the instructions correct. He did a quick count, 35 or so, for food promising it would not be McDonalds. Ha.The run got off to a late start, and headed west along the footpaths parallel with Markeri, arrows seemed few and far between, but maybe I was not on trail. Hard to tell. Seemed like there were runners and walkers all over the place. Finally got back to the table after about 40 minutes. Good walk anyway.

Wrong Way, assisted by Weekly, got a large cardboard box onto the table and started handing out hash browns and a hamburger (looked very much like McDonalds), this was followed by a quarter pounder. Dessert was an apple (or similar) pie. Yes, McDonalds all the way.

GM called the circle, then he and Ice Man started fiddling with a mobile. This went on for a few minutes and the gang was getting restless. Anyway, a recording came on, by Morgan Freeman complimenting the new hierarchy, and amplified by the horn for all to hear.

GM called out the hare, who, for some reason started putting on a pair of boxing gloves. Maybe he was expecting trouble. Caustic reported that the run was predictable, long enough, but short on arrows. Blackie gave a nosh report said that hashers got 2 meals for the price of one, once when you ate it and second when you vomit it up. Then Blackie started sparring with Wrong Way, but the gloves were already put away. Wrong Way announced that the food was donated, no charge. Wrong Way and Weekly had a down down.

Returning runners were Wrong Way, Weekly, Ferrett, Wiki, Sweat Hog. Each had a down down.

RA started with the jokes, then called out Fanny for his smart remarks.

Caustic stepped forward to say that he had been on a long bike ride from Murwillumbah, when riding up Christine Ave, Brutus came up behind him and slapped him on the arse, and told Caustic to hurry up. Brutus got a down down.

RA gave a few more jokes.

Back to GM who called out Caustic for an update on Croc. Caustic said there was a small improvement; Croc was going into rehab, but still no visitors. Croc has a computer, so can receive emails. Hashers wished him well in recovery and rehab.

Prince advised that Miscarriage was having an operation. Prince also remaindered everyone about the Moonbeams memorial drinks at the Broadbeach Surf Club on Sunday between 2 and 7 pm.

VD came out to tell hashers that we probably will not be able to use the recent AGPU venue on Upton Street anymore as someone had plastered un-removable stickers everywhere with Flashers name on them. Apparently they are very difficult to remove, so hash has been banned from that venue, which is a great pity as it is ideal for our functions. So Flasher, if you read this, please stop the vandalism.

POW Sweat Hog called out Jigsaw, Caustic and Wrong Way as contenders. Wrong Way was the obvious choice for incorrect directions, car park, boxing gloves and food, but was given a down down in a mug. The long yard was still full, so Weekly got the down down for helping wrong Way.

Next weeks run at the Hinterland Park in Mudgeeraba hare is AH.

Brutus closed the circle, much to Blackie’s relief.

Remember to use dobin@keen.net.au if you have a story for RA.

On on

Mad Mike

Run 2072…Hare Now Loved

Date: 10th July 2017………………………………..
Location: Currumbin…………………………
Runners:29……………………………………………..
Run Pictures…………………………………………….

Traffic on the motorway towards Palm Beach was at a standstill going north and south, due to an accident at Reedy Creek. A bit of local knowledge and back roads got us to the venue about 6:00 pm. The trailer was already there and being prepared for the evening.

GM was not around to start the run, and hare was still preparing. Hashers were getting anxious, and you could hear the murmurs about getting started. Hare asked for another 10 minutes to finish setting up and hopefully GM would have arrived by then.

Time passed, and finally the hare was called up to give directions. Go over the bridge, go over another bridge, don’t take the first bridge, go to the second bridge to have a nice long walk/run. It didn’t make sense but once you did the trail, it all worked out well.

The trail started over the small bridge near the shelter and then over the new pedestrian bridge to the south side of the Currumbin Creek. Runners had a false trail west, walkers went east along side the creek. We went under the Thrower Drive bridge and continued alongside the creek, the under the Gold Coast Highway bridge. We crossed Duringan Street to walk up the on ramp and crossed the creek on the Gold Coast Highway. We circled back down to the walkway along the north side of the creek, and onto the board walk back towards the shelter. Good walk, probable around 45 minutes. The runners did a bigger loop down past elephant rock for a total 6.5 km run.

Visitor Sean commented on how well the walk was marked, and how scenic the boardwalk was.

Now Loved set up cups of creamy pumpkin soup, followed by chilli con carne, salad and an avo puree on a bed of flat bread, and topped with yogurt. This was followed by ice cream with a Tim Tam. Very tasty, thanks to the hare and KB for assisting.

GM called the circle to order, and immediately called the hare into the circle. Main criticism seemed to be too many bridges, but everyone enjoyed the run. Slug thought it was well set and arrows were very clear. It was Now Loved’s birthday and the birthday hymn was sung. He was given some sort of painting, all nicely wrapped. The hare was disappointed there was no food critique and wanted a nosh vote, he had made everything himself, cutting pumpkins, mashing avos. Eventually GM gave in and asked for a show of hands. Everyone put their hand up, good one Now Loved.

Returning runners were called up. Sir Slab was away on a long trip around Darwin and Broome. Elvis, Fuller and Hot Dick were other recipients and had a down down.

Irish Sean was called out as a visitor, being Mad Mike’s wife’s sister’s husband, probably not technically an in-law, more likely an out-law. He was actually at GC hash in 2002, last time he was here. He had a down down.

GM handed over to RA.

He pulled out all Kiwis present, Sir Slab and Botcho, for the NZ Rugby Lions tour draw.

Hot Dick was called out for calling Sir Rabbit Ferrett, Hot Dick denied, and there was some confusion. Both Rabbit and Hot Dick had a down down.

Irish Sean was called out again for showing disrespect to the RA and circle by going to a nearby tree and having a piss. Another down down.

After a few jokes RA handed back to the GM.

An update from Fanny for those wanting to go to Viet Nam for the cycle tour, he is going to Canberra and will take any visa applications for processing. Get the forms to him ASAP.

GM took off the jacket he was wearing and asked who left it at AGPU. Hard On claimed it.

POW Caustic was called out, and uncharacteristically was finding it difficult to find a contender for POW. Bent Banana, Truck Tyres and Sweat Hog were called out, but could not find a good reason. He was deciding to defer to next week, when Sweat Hog mumbled something about “who would want to have a drink with Caustic anyway” Bang, just what Caustic needed. Sweat Hog got the POW for POW abuse and disrespect.

Next weeks run to be set by Wrong Way, bring a chair.

Remember to use dobin@keen.net.au if you have a story for RA.

On on

Mad Mike

Run 2071…Hare Shat

Date:3rd July 2017………………………………..
Location: Chevron Island…………………………
Runners:31……………………………………………..
Run Pictures…………………………………………….

I should have known there could be trouble ahead when I stepped into the shiggy trap when I was walking towards the house on the dark side grassy area. I could feel the cold, muddy water seeping into my shoe, and splash the track suit leg. Oh shit! To make matters worse Slug called out, “so you found the hole also”. Looks like the trap caught a few people.

Good to see a decent number of hashers at the house on Chevron Island, did I say house? Should have said mansion. Truck Tyres skilfully backed the trailer into the car port, and at 6:15 prompt, GM called the hare, Shat, to give instructions. Seems like there were three choices, which seemed odd. Runners, walkers, and ???

Everyone set off anticlockwise around Chevron Island. Lights on the buildings in Surfers were spectacular. I joined a group of walkers. Nasty suggested a few short cuts, but we did see arrows, maybe Shat had the same idea when he set the run. After about twenty minutes on the home stretch, we saw the runners coming in, so although a bit on the short side, well set.

Hashers dived into the eskies for beer and wine, and Shat brought out what looked like mini quiches. Tasty. This was followed by pots and pots of pasta and mince. Some hashers were using the Arabic bread to make a wrap. Dessert was ice cream, fruit, whipped cream. KB and Hard On ably assisted Shat with serving up.

First down down went to Miscarriage for leaving his sweat shirt behind at the AGPU.

Missing Link for misleading a friend to the wrong venue at the Friday Splinter lunch.

Circumference stepped into the circle to berate the GM at last week’s run for pissing on fellow hashers at the end of the circle, while talking to them. GM was upset that this was recorded after the circle had closed. Nothing is sacred on hash!

Black Stump was called out for his 77th birthday, and doing a spectacular spin off the track at the races in Warwick over the weekend. He did manage to get the Porsche back on track and complete the race.

The hare, Shat, was called out. Bent Banana gave a run report saying the run was short and fast. Everyone liked the food.A visitor from the Philippines hash, Two Rooms was called out for a down down. Seems like whenever they went on tour, although he should have been sharing, managed to always double book rooms.

Circle was handed over to the RA. After the opening joke, he called out the tourists, Shat, Price and Nasty stepped in with a few stories about the trip.

Fanny was called out for an altercation over the weekend. I didn’t catch what it was about.

Dicky Knee, KB and Circumference were called out and given the nosh of the year plate from the AGPU.

After a few more jokes, RA handed the circle back to the GM.

Sympathies were expressed for the passing of Croc’s wife, Sharon. Blackie gave a few words on Croc’s condition. Our thoughts are with him.

POW was Caustic, but as he was not present, deferred to next week.

Now Loved sets next week’s run from Palm Beach at a venue to be advised.

Blackie closed the circle. However, Miscarriage still had the last word. He called out Prince Valiant, KB and Fuller Shit for showing disrespect to hashers by having unruly long hair.

Remember to use dobin@keen.net.au if you have a story for RA.

On on

Mad Mike