RUN 2021

Run: 2021
Date: 15 May 2007
Site: Salambigar Link
Hares: Dizzy/Julie-Anne/Amanda W
Front Horn: Claire/Whistling Tango
Back Horn: Trailblazer

With some risk to beaks and feathers, the hens congregated along the highway between Mentiri and Sungei Akar. Earlybirds chatted in the shade of the parked cars and some almost missed the whisper of a whistle at 5.15. “Was that Whistling our front horn?”
The runners duly set off followed by the walkie talkies and in turn all hopped the drain and headed into the jungle up a welcoming slope of scratchy ferns.

The chatter of the walkie talkies soon subsided when the first hill proved quite long and steep. However all kept a good pace and the runners were soon out of sight and sound. So were the horns. In fact it seemed one of the quietest hashes I’ve been on. There were very few ‘ons ons’ or front and back horns, and no bouts of confusion. A tribute to the well laid trail with lots of paper often helpfully draped on plants and overhanging branches. The path was soft and springy and just damp enough to give grip without being slippery.

Definitely no need for bathers and snorkels but no excitement of water and mud. The only obstacles were occasional skinny vines trying to trip or choke, and the ever friendly ferns. A pleasure of a run. An enjoyable romp up and down hills and the last few metres down the side of the highway. A mere 45mins for the walkies. I guess the runners did it in half that time?

Some were heard to ask. “Were there 2 runs? Were we on the short run?” But apparently not. Just a lovely run in the late afternoon, the sun glinting through the lush greenery. Of course many may have missed that watching their own feet or the heels of those in front.

Then as the sun dropped down and magical hues spread in the sky the hens clucked to Mandy’s for the shout up, drinks, ‘fill your own delicious pita’ and a bonus of buns.

Thanks hares for a super hash and great refreshments. A splendid time including the tremendous downpour—most of use left behind were glad it was under a roof rather than a tent which would have included some feet washing!
Scribe: Norma

NEXT WEEK: Lucky Gardens, Off Jln Muara and then off to Mad Margz for the onon.