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Run 2051…Show Pony Celebrations

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Run 2051

Run: 2051

Date:13/02/2017

Location: Cascade Gardens

Show Pony Send Off

Hare: Missing Link

Hashers:46

As events panned out in the hottest country on the planet over the weekend, the significance of this run took on a whole lot more importance with news of the passing of the much loved Showpony. It necessitated the need for a significant event, with an earlier than usual starting time. It was agreed that this hasher, legendary for his amazing turbo charged sprints over about 45 metres uphill in his latter running years, and notorious noshs including the most recent Coomera catastrophe which resulted in unprecedented carnage among those who were tempted to consume his firey Chilli pies, needed to be sent out in a fine GC hash style. As many e mail tributes had been circulating over the weekend, the scene was set for a fine farewell, hash style. If ASADA had ever drug tested Showpony , without a shadow of doubt they would have found his running performances were enhanced by fine red wines. So what better way was there to remember him, than for his fellow hashers to have a few beverages.
The pack of over 50 assembled around the Rotary symbol where Showpony’s immediate family members were welcomed by the GM before Missing Link gave instructions on the run which circled around the Cascade Gardens and GC Convention Centre area. A few flashes of lightning and claps of thunder kept everyone on their toes as the light rain was welcomed after the weekend’s heat. When all had returned from walks, runs and for some the closest public bar, they were greeted with platters of fruit and cheeses. Next up lots of beers, champers and wines were enjoyed as hashers shared stories about all the good times they had shared with Showpony over the years. A curry or two and various condiments were soon served up by the kitchen crew and there no complaints about the nosh as all had the choice of whichever curry they preferred.
The hash wake formalities then took place with the GM inviting Sir Prince Valiant(SPV) to conduct the Eulogy and an episode of That Was His Life. Condolences to the immediate family members present were the first item.  Then Showpony’s wicked sense of humour was highlighted as SPV recalled the many times when hashers had struggled with what was fact and what was fiction when they had conversations with him. From 1978, Sydney Hash had been the home of this hasher until he commenced with the Gold Coast Hash in 1999. His prowess as a runner included running 28 marathons and many City to Surfs where he no doubt learnt his uphill running skills as he would have scaled Heartbreak Hill like a gazelle.
Other present hashers were then invited to tell their stories of their travels with him. Missing Link,Sir Botcho and Caustic Crusader stepped up and mentioned the good times they had shared on Asian and European tours. Miscarriage mentioned that Dicky Knee still owed the Showpony family estate 80 cents and got a down down for being a debtor. In a unique display of a combo Richard Simmons type exercise session / hash flashdance, Miscarriage conducted an entertaining rendition of Hey Joe calisthenics which can now be viewed on the Hash U tube.
A big thank-you goes out to the many hashers and partners who had quickly organised and served the nosh and refreshments on such short notice so to make the celebration of Showpony’s life a memorable event for all in attendance.
As light rain fell the GM closed RPR 36 with a hymn from the hash family in memory of their mate.
                                                                                                     RIP
                                                                                 Gavin  SHOWPONY  Carr
                                                                                                1943 – 2017

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Run 2048…Hare: Josephine & Sir Rabbit

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Run 2051

Run: 2048

Date:6/02/2017

Location: Labrador

Hare: Josephine & Sir Rabbit

Hashers:34

Norm Rix Park was the venue chosen by the hares for the return of the first hash event in Labrador in 2017, at the same venue where sensitive locals had  complained to police about activities that coincidentally happened in that park while the GC hash just happened to be in that neighbourhood previously. Thanks to the community minded hashers, the last time the hash were there, the coppers were able to get eye witness BS statements about kids who had been letting off fireworks and which direction they had left in. Swollen Colon could even provide the officers with descriptions of what type of fireworks they used and the type of bicycles they rode off on.
Josephine welcomed all and gave instructions to both walkers and runners as to which direction they should head. It wasn’t long before all found the well marked trails through Labrador’s sports ovals and got a bit of a sweat up on the hill climb. The run headed out towards the Colgate Palmolive Park before turning back to where there were cold refreshments waiting. Between swatting mossies and enjoying Bent Banana’s cold Crownies, hashers enjoyed the reasonably pleasant weather wise evening with the occasional sea breeze.
As Sir Rabbit had found a nice new extra large big pot for hash cooking, a parking spot close to the BBQ area was left vacant for him to arrive late with the nosh. Cold Coronas were next up when the Crownies ran out , just before nosh was served. It doesn’t take long for hashers to form a queue when it is announced that it is tucker time especially when their appetites are screaming for food after a few beers. Butter chicken served with basmati rice /sesame seed oil, Mesclun rocket and English spinach salad with Bhaji Mix were the ingredients of this tasty meal. Ferret chewed on something crunchy which he thought might be a cockroach but just to allay his fears, it was part of the Bhaji Mix. As the big pot seemed bottomless, hashers came back for seconds and thirds with Fanny Charmer rejoicing at the feast. The dessert was profiteroles with returning runner BB having a couple of them.
GM Rock Hard called circle time and soon had Sir Two Dogs talking about the run which he considered as usual a high quality run / 8 out of 10. The hares then got their well deserved down downs. No doubt the nosh will be an early favourite for Nosh of the Year as we clock over almost three-quarters of the life of this hash committee and the noshes that have been served up. Returning runners -Lurch, BB and visitors Christian and Daniel were next up in the circle for a drink. The RA stepped up and got updated medical reports on Showpony and Moonbeams from Miscarriage and Sir Prince Valiant. There are always new shoes in hash as it is a fact of life that the old ones just wear out. This week it was Blue Card and Fark All who were called out to pressure test their joggers.
Sir Prince Valiant charged the Magician with reckless body surfing by taking out the only person in the water at the time, an elderly citizen out for his daily swim. The Magician figured that while he was in the circle, he might as well charge someone as well, his choice the GM for attempting to sell his high quality goods firstly at a garage sale then on Gumtree. However as he considered the goods offered for sale were shit, nothing sold. Somehow Jigsaw got the down down as the GM’s lookalike (?). Truck Tyres doing his bit as a GC tourism ambassador apparently took out a Chinese female tourist in an incident while cycling on Sundale bridge. Eye-witnesses thinking he was showing his compassion by asking if she was okay were floored when Truckie said – You stupid bitch ! Sir Rabbit was asked to adjudicate on the disputed alleged facts declared – Guilty , as charged. It wasn’t long before he went from zero to hero for raising the trophy for his effort as part of the winning golf team at Sir Botcho’s Splinter lunch tournament. A birthday drink was enjoyed by Bent Banana.
Carryover POW Jigaw awarded Missing Link the week’s winner as a result from another story from the hash cyclists as Missing Link had said to him while riding – I have got the shits ! Enough said.
RPR 35 was closed by co-hare, Josephine.
Cock a doodle do, the Sydney City Roosters won the NRL Auckland Nines in the Chinese New Year of the Rooster. It was the omen bet for GC hashers after the last week of hashing.
THE PAST WEEK IN THE WHITE HOUSE
It would appear that President Trump signed up on Executive Orders with no regard for the US Constitution or their law. When his own appointed Attorney-General questioned the legality of his temporary travel ban immigration bans, she was dismissed in The Apprentice style -You’re Fired.  A Seattle judge had the same opinion and suddenly the floodgates were open again as airlines started bringing in passengers from the seven banned countries which has fired up the Big Donald. There is great opportunity for the new president to actually show some statesmanship, while he is in the so-called early honeymoon days of government, and have a go at reviewing the USA’s foreign policy and contact a few other major world powers about banning their arms dealers who currently supply bombs and weapons to these tin pot dictatorships and terrorist groups which result in the world being flooded with homeless refugees wandering around the planet as a result of their homes being blown to smithereens and shit scared of being tortured or killed. The question of how did we get into this mess in the first place has continually been avoided for too long.
It seems that Twitter is the preferred tool of a President of a government which makes policy on the run and at the drop of a hat declares open season on anyone, who questions any policy. All from a democratically elected President who received about 28% of the votes during the election on the promise to make America GREAT again, but who it seems at the moment is only able to GRATE most of the other 72% of eligible American voters . A sign at a recent protest rally stated – IKEA has a better cabinet than Trumps. To think this is after about only 4 weeks of a 4 year term, but in all fairness it is still very early days of the presidency as he comes to realise now that he is first time in government as Top Dog, the gold old days of locker room talk, pussy grabbing, failure to submit tax returns to the IRS, alleged assaults of females are well and truly behind him.
It would seem that White House spokesman Mr  Sean Spicer believes Australia’s current Prime Minister is a Mr Trumble which would make him the latest in a long line of PM’s that the incumbent president at the time over recent years in the White House has a record of contacting. The list includes Howard-Rudd-Gillard-Rudd-Abbott-Turnbull-Trumble.  Hopefully Mr Spicer will do some research and realise his error before he too becomes another possible candidate for – Your Fired. Maybe Mr Spicer, in his current job, where spin is a requirement, was actually thinking of that famous Australian cricketer, Hugh Trumble who in the 1890’s took 141 Test wickets bowling leg spin.
Yours in hashing
CIRCUMFERENCE

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Run 2049…Hare: Ball Point

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Run 2049

Run: 2049

Date:30/01/2017

Location: Nerang

Hare: Hierarchy

Hashers: 28

With much anticipation and some trepidation, hashers assembled in Nerang for the final leg of the week’s trifecta of hashing on the GC. Would the hare in the Chinese year of the Rooster, make sure that the cock stood up proud and strong or would the event just be a slack soft cock-up ?  The hare had promised a Chinese New Year celebration like no other and in a week where hashers had already hydrated, masticated, been titillated. enjoyed gourmet, and  further lubricated on strong drink, the bench mark had been set fairly high. There had also been optional activities for hashers like running, walking, swimming and golfing and had been given a hash free day off on Australia Day to either party privately or rest for the next events.
So when the hare arrived and gave instructions, the pack headed off towards Nerang Forest. There were checks, arrows, flour and false trails but no one was quite sure whether they were on a short run or a long walk but the main thing everyone was on some well marked trail which eventually lead back to the venue.
Chilled Coronas and very hot spring rolls were the go before the circle. The GM called out the hare and Miscarriage told all that as he was lost in the forest so he had followed Iceman home after taking several false trails. Weekly considered the walk very clever. Next up were the returning hashers who missed run 2050  – Miscarriage (on an itchy Cambodian getaway), Blackie (ski-ing somewhere), Aussie(got his email messages mixed up), Jigsaw (having a $15 veal at Melba’s in Surfers) and Ball Point (recc-ing his own run on a hash night). The new shoes brigade – Jigsaw, Miscarriage and Kitchen Bitch were soon drinking in the circle.
The RA took over and out came Ball Point again due to some dodgy offer of employment e mail doing the rounds from some sheila with the same surname as the hare. She is offering a full months salary for half a months work and a full month’s work for a half month’s salary once you give your bank account details to this Nigerian scammer. Apparently not many job applicants so far.  An update from the Hospital rounds mentioned the health issues of  Showpony, Fuller Shit and BB. Current POW, Swindler, called out a few nominations as decoys for the real POW, the thirsty Jigsaw for a free return fishing trip to Gladstone. Sir Slab charged Nasty for forgetting his Cleats/Clits ? while attempting a long hash bike ride over the weekend.
At the conclusion of the circle, the hare directed all to the Chinese restaurant upstairs where several courses were consumed once you had filled up your portion control dining bowl. Quaffing red wines were then passed around the tables to wash down the tasty chicken and beef dishes. The hare made sure the dishes got spread around all the tables so everyone got a feed.
All up , Ball Point’s Chinese New Year run had kept the week’s hashing activities up to the standards set by the previous activities of the week. However the standard of promised Chinese big titted girls left a bit to be desired, although the new Chinese 2017 calendar had a few reasonable bodies in it.
Last but by no means least, how could we not forget a big cheerio to our GC hashers in the UK  on their very public OUTING photo at the recently held first ever LBGTI Interhash H3 ball. That ‘s the political correct name for what we all know was the Lesos and Poofter’s Anonymous Sleaze Hash.
ANOTHER NORTHERN TERRITORY STORY
A little old lady in Darwin, tired of getting ripped off at the petrol bowser and the supermarket finally had enough when one of her life’s little luxuries went up in price much more than the CPI increase, so it caused her to jump on the telephone and rang a number which put her through to her local cop shop. She advised that she wished to complain about her local dealer putting up the price of her weed. When the person on the other end started asking questions which would result in some pretty self incriminating answers, our little old lady suddenly hung up !
Yours in hashing
CIRCUMFERENCE

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January Splinter Golf & Lunch:Host Botcho

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January Splinter Lunch

Date:27/1/2017

Location: Helensvale

Host: Botcho

Hashers: 39

Balls and tits were all the go at the annual Botcho January splinter hash. Golf balls were hit in the morning and close examination of freshly renovated breasts made up most of the afternoon’s activities. Thirsty and hungry hashing golfers attacked the cheese, jatz and kabana selection as they scoffed their cold refreshments after their sweat session on the course.
Diners had the choice of three different sized steaks as they parted with their hard earned dollars. Chrissie made an entrance in her Aussie Day bikini and it wasn’t long until she had been persuaded to get her top off quicker than stripper’s knickers. As soon as the freshly sculptured melons were displayed, the visiting Brisbane hashers swooped around them like bees around a honey pot. Not quite sure if semi-nudity is off limits in the State capital these days, but fair dinkum, you would think these blokes had just got out of a long stretch jail they way they behaved at the sight of naked breasts (the camera does not lie). Rather interesting to see some of our local cross dressing hashers swoop on her top and wear it around for awhile(again the camera does not lie).
As it was time for the entrée to be served, Kristy was able to pry herself away from the Brisos and she assisted Aussie in serving. Aussie still enjoying himself from the previous day’s celebration of the nation’s party was sucking on his VB tallies between his waiter duties. A few late arrivals like Moonbeams and
Iceman were just in time to get their servings. A shower of rain steamed up the barbies but Sir Botcho and his assistants battled on to cook up the steaks. It wasn’t long till they were served with sauces, chips, breads and salad. Plenty of wines were now being poured and the focus turned to the fine dining of the meal. Actually Chrissie was left alone for five minutes so she too could enjoy a feed.  Then it was the GC hashers turn to pass the parcel and Chrissie’ tits got bounced around again even by herself in a tity boogie road test which certainly made sure the boobs will go the distance much better than the last set of retreads she had inserted. Just goes to show again that the Aussie product is more reliable than some cheaper offshore imitation, even when it comes to tit implants.
Dessert consisting of pavlova and lots of cream compliments of Truckie was next up. As usual by this time, all hashers were well and truly full from the fine dining provided by Sir Botcho. Caustic Crusader’s team were declared the winners of the golf competition and accepted their trophy. Moonbeams gave all a medical report update on Showpony and Mad Mike was welcomed back after his recent health issue. Cum Smoke, another late arrival, was asked to remove his motor vehicle from Sir Botcho’s driveway where he had decided to park instead of on the street like everyone else.
As light showers of rain began falling, hashers began departing in various hastily organised car pools.Fanny Charmer had a full car as it departed for the trip back to eastern side of the GC. All onboard agreed that the 2017 edition of Sir Botcho’s annual splinter lunch had been another fine event.
Yours in hashing
CIRCUMFERENCE

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Run 2050…Hare: Hierarchy

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Run 2050

Run: 2050

Date:23/01/2017

Location: Hope Island

Hare: Hierarchy

Hashers: 35

In a world first for hashing the GC hash went 3 weeks into the future
with its runs. Hopefully the successful lotto numbers in 3 weeks time
will also be available and we can put them on and clean up when we
revert back into the past. This Monday evening turned out to be an
absolute beauty in more ways than one. Finely the humidity dropped and
was replaced by cooling sea breezes. Then a great milestone party was
celebrated by all who attended. Unfortunately, our guest hasher,
Showpony, couldn’t make it and we are all thinking of him as he battles
through his illness.  In his absence, Shetland, son of Showpony, fronted
and ran the legs off most hashers on the run.

The regular run and walk were just simple time passing events for those
wanting to get a thirst up and appetite for what lay ahead of them.
First up was a slab of Budweiser leftover from President Don’s
inauguration party which the booze masters had sourced online. The
kitchen department had opened and cheese,Jatz and kabana were served.
Next up in the beers were the traditional Aussie brands which were so
popular, that Bent Banana had to make a pub visit and get some extra
supplies. Not to be forgotten, before the wall goes up, the Mexicans
were remembered and chilled Coronas surfaced at the back end of the
evening.

Meanwhile the 2050 milestone good quality T-shirts were handed out by
Shat and Ferret, just in time for this hash to celebrate the Chinese New
Year in Nerang next Monday evening, at Ball Point’s promised feast  . A
little bit of red wine was spilled on Shat’s new white shirt which no
doubt will be the norm for many hashers shirts in the future. Sir
Botcho, Kitchen Bitch and Sir Prince Valiant had worked bloody hard
behind the scenes to organise the feast that was now ready for the
assembled queue to devour. There were salads, breads, prawns, chicken
and to top it all pavlova. It didn’t seem to matter how many times
hashers went back to reload their plates, there was still plenty
leftover.

Sooner or later, the milestone group photo needed to be taken and
visitor Plucker stepped up to the plate to help out. The GM called the
circle and Circumference as hare got a spray from Missing Link about the
boring run before his down down. The walkers seemed to have a better
time in the swamp by the sound of it. The hash naming of Clive resulted
from his current employment efforts which apparently are Fuck All. The
RA entered with the CIA security joke from the inauguration – Donald,
Duck ! Early arrivals at the venue had tipped off the RA about a local
copper who had pulled over a hasher and put the bag on him as he arrived
at the run site. Apparently the number plates on the hasher’s motor
vehicle used to belong to some Scottish criminal with a warrant out for
his arrest. Finally the over zealous copper
gave up when he found out the hasher knew a little bit more about the
law than he did. Well done, Fanny Charmer, for telling the coppers to
get their shit together and update their records. You would think
Officer Dibble should have been able to pick a Spaniard from a Scotsman.
Speaking of Scotsmen, rumour has it that another hasher was doing the
back streets rat run on the way home and forgot to stop at the Stop sign
and got sprung by the local copper who uses it as a good little revenue
raiser. Down down to Fanny Charmer.

Missing Link , on his 801 run, got a down down for joining the 800 runs/
probably well over $15000 spent club. A couple of Sirs who have been
absent of late were welcomed back with a down down, namely Sir Prince
and Sir Rabbit.

Shetland,as a stand in for Showpony, was welcomed and given a down down.

Current POW , Blue Card, called out all of President Don’s Gold Coast
hash’ card carrying members and it would seem by the numbers he is more
popular in our hash and even Russia (where the champagne corks popped)
than he currently is in the USA. As Swindler had won a $100 bet on the
outcome of the election, he became the popular choice for POW.

The milestone run brought out a few old hashers for a down down namely –
Piss Stop, Plucker and these days the leather clad bikie Cum Smoke who
no doubt will be under the microscope of the coppers if he wears his
colours in public.

The kitchen crew were rewarded with down downs for their preparation and
serving of the seafood and chicken feast.

Moonbeams closed the circle to RPR 33.

Yours in hashing

CIRCUMFERENCE

Run 2050 Pictures Here