RUN NO. 2435 RIMBA 21APR15

RUN NO. 2435
DATE: 21 APR 15
SITE: RIMBA - ST GEORGES
HARES: MRS PINGU/BUNNY GIRL
FRONT HORN: RYVITA    BACK HORN: GOOD NIGHT KIWI

The Ladies Hash were celebrating St. George’s Day and the site at Rimba was awash with the traditional colours of red and white.

At the appointed time, front horn Ryvita led us down the road and into the jungle. We were promised a long but flat run. I think that is what happened although I only went to first check. I don’t know who found the checks but Alison and I heard first check being called. The general consensus seemed to be that this was a good hash with chances to run and walk and talk!

Goodnight Kiwi was the back horn. (thanks for doing that for me Liz, I wasn’t feeling up to doing it.)
The delightful English Roses treated us to a cooling Pimms cocktail before the shout up started.

At the shout up the Hares were thanked and down-downed and two new members were announced, Karla and Kem, hope you are studying the rules!

April birthday girls, Madam Sin, Never Wrong and Erin were treated to cupcakes and a rousing rendition of ‘happy birthday’.

Announcements were made, Hash Relay, New Zealand Association dinner/dance.
The English Roses then treated us to a hash version of ‘Always look on the hash side of life.’ This was followed by some un-PC jokes via Carol’s dad. Very funny.

Hash Shit was dealt out swiftly (and coldly) to Lassie, Mean Machine and Ready Mix for mobile phone offences.

The JM’s reminded us to wear hash t-shirts to the shout up unless we are dressed up for a celebration run such as St. George’s.

The English Roses laid on a lip-smacking supper of fish and chips. cooked on site.

Thank you ladies for a good run and delicious food.

Next week’s run is at Lucky Gardens, a typical ‘up’, ‘down’ and ‘along a bit’ hash.

Here are some facts about the Patron Saint of England that might surprise you...
Saint George isn’t English
While St George’s exact birthdate remains unclear but is likely to be 270 AD, we know that he was born in Cappadocia, part of modern day Turkey.
He probably didn’t save a maiden from a dragon…
As if the dragon wasn't a giveaway, we’re sorry to say that the vision of Saint George in a red-crossed white tunic saving a fair maiden from a fire-breathing beast is all myth and legend.
This depiction of Saint George first came to public attention in 1483 in a book called The Golden Legend, according to the BBC. The text was a translation of a book by a French Bishop, Jacques de Voragine.
 Little is known about the man. What we do know is that Saint George was born to an upper-class Christian family, before he become a Roman soldier. When his father died, he and his mother
returned to Palestine, and he decided to join the retinue of Diocletian, the Roman Emperor at the time.
He earned his reputation as a protector of Christianity after he refused orders from Diocletian to persecute followers of the religion at the start of the 4th century. He then resigned.
And despite being cruelly tortured at the order of the emperor, Saint George refused to denounce his faith. His actions saw him dragged through the streets of Diospolis (now Lydda) in Palestine and beheaded.
The martyrdom retold in Saint George's legend appears to be historically accurate, as he is believed to have died in 303 AD.
It wasn't until 494AD that he was canonised by Pope Gelasius.
A king decided to make him the Patron Saint of England
Edward III, who reigned from 1327 to 1377 was influenced by the stories of returning crusaders telling of Saint George's bravery.
So, when Edward founded the Order of the Garter, England’s order of knights, he made Saint George its patron.
By the 14th century Saint George was viewed as a special protector of the English.

NEXT RUN: LUCKY GARDENS
HARES: ALISON/CHERYL/BBEAUTY/RECRUITER

RUN NO. 2434 KAPOK KANAN 14APR15

RUN NO. 2434
DATE: 14 APR 2015
SITE: KAPOK KANAN
HARES: NEVER WRONG/VELMA

Grand Hash National, Kapok Kanan, Tuesday 14th April (needs to be read very quickly with a commentators tone)

With all bets on, the hens were ready at the starting line. Then the sound of the horn at 5.15 – they were off! The front runners quickly separated from the rest of the group and were running up the hill. The first bend was taken well by all front runners and then as they approached the next hill, Mean Machine soon took the lead. Front horn was closely on her tail and caught up by the time both went off track and into the jungle. Weird noises slowed down both runners and the front runners soon regrouped at first check. Hash Hound was injured and took the short cut.  Ryvita was first to find the back check which put her back  in the lead. With Mrs Pingu laying the paper through, Ryvita sprinted off and Mean Machine kept a steady pace and soon caught up.  2nd check was a similar story, keeping the front runners together until they were on the stretch of trail at the top of the hill.

 

 It was still anyone's race (not literally as we know that hash is not a race!)and the front runners were shoulder to shoulder and there was nothing in it. Taking in the time for the beautiful views over Serasa and the Yacht Club, all runners slowed down to a standstill….and then they were off again. This time taking a clear lead as she ran the final lap down the hill, not put off by the smelly cave and water obstacle, Mean Machine was sure to be in first place. 

But what was this? A final obstacle of Never Wong and Velma, all runners fell to the temptations of the coconut refreshments on offer, with some of us having more than one. Coming in first place was a complete outsider, with the odds of 100-1, whoever placed that bet was definitely quids in. But we don't know who that was as all line judges were not at the signing in board!

 

All hens were safely signed in and the shout up started promptly..it was a big celebration – Never Wrongs 60th birthday as well as an amazing number of runs. No ‘hash it’ today …but there is always next week…if anyone remembers. A feast of scrummy home made food and  a gooey chocolate birthday cake was on offer. The dry weather was good to us, allowing lots of gossip under the stars.

Grand Hash National, Kapok Kanan, Tuesday 14th April (needs to be read very quickly with a commentators tone)

With all bets on, the hens were ready at the starting line. Then the sound of the horn at 5.15 – they were off! The front runners quickly separated from the rest of the group and were running up the hill. The first bend was taken well by all front runners and then as they approached the next hill, Mean Machine soon took the lead. Front horn was closely on her tail and caught up by the time both went off track and into the jungle. Weird noises slowed down both runners and the front runners soon regrouped at first check. Hash Hound was injured and took the short cut.  Ryvita was first to find the back check which put her back  in the lead. With Mrs Pingu laying the paper through, Ryvita sprinted off and Mean Machine kept a steady pace and soon caught up.  2nd check was a similar story, keeping the front runners together until they were on the stretch of trail at the top of the hill.

 It was still anyone's race (not literally as we know that hash is not a race!)and the front runners were shoulder to shoulder and there was nothing in it. Taking in the time for the beautiful views over Serasa and the Yacht Club, all runners slowed down to a standstill….and then they were off again. This time taking a clear lead as she ran the final lap down the hill, not put off by the smelly cave and water obstacle, Mean Machine was sure to be in first place. 

But what was this? A final obstacle of Never Wong and Velma, all runners fell to the temptations of the coconut refreshments on offer, with some of us having more than one. Coming in first place was a complete outsider, with the odds of 100-1, whoever placed that bet was definitely quids in. But we don't know who that was as all line judges were not at the signing in board!

All hens were safely signed in and the shout up started promptly..it was a big celebration – Never Wrongs 60th birthday as well as an amazing number of runs. No ‘hash it’ today …but there is always next week…if anyone remembers. A feast of scrummy home made food and  a gooey chocolate birthday cake was on offer. The dry weather was good to us, allowing lots of gossip under the stars.

 

Mrs Pingu, Bunny Girl and the English Roses

Next weeks run – Rimba – we can promise NO hills and good trails which all will enjoy. Distance is a good 5.5 km. Wear red and white for St George's Day.

 

RUN NO. 2433 SPG121SUBOK 7APR2015

 RUN NO. 2433
DATE: 7APR2015
SITE SPG 121 SUBOK
HARES: DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE/TRAILBLAZER
It was another small gathering of hashers who arrived at Subok  for the hash run.

 

We were informed there was a medium and short run and not to worry because the first 15 minutes were the worst. The hares were certainly right about that.It was all uphill at first but I counted more than 15 minutes of climbing.  New member Karla decided to turn back but was convinced by Psycho to carry on as it would get easier.

 

First check was found quickly and we were soon going downwards, through some new trails. We continued along road and then back through jungle till we were back along familiar trails we have not done for quite a while.  It was good to be able to enjoy them again.

 

Thank you hares for reacquainting us with this jungle again. (I heard 3rd check was found while some seasoned hashers were reminiscing the sights from the old days and stumbled on the "on" paper! Should have made the checks harder but then again, we did not want to go back in for lost hens! having had the luxury of a shower. Ed)

 

We were met at the roadblock with the hares and a welcome punch, we rehydrated then strolled back to Duchess Of Cambridges for the on on.

 

The on on was another fairly quiet affair with many still enjoying holidays. There were 2 first time guests, Nicola and Lisa both Kiwis. Squeak reminded us that hash relay is only three weeks away. Seems to have come up quickly. Hope everyone has teams and their theme outfits ready.

 

Mrs Pinggu entertained us with some politically incorrect jokes from her father.We were left wondering about the ones she didn't  read though.

 

Thank you hares for the delicious wraps, chicken and salads.

On On Neverwrong

 

NEXT RUN: KAPOK KANAN - Celebration run

HARES: NEVER WRONG/VELMA

RUN NO. 2432 SPG 370 31MAR15

RUN NO. 2432

DATE: 31 MAR 2015

SITE: SPG 370 JLN MUARA KG SG TILONG

HARES: TIFF/NEVER WRONG

FRONT HORN: RYVITA     BACK HORN: ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Survivor with daughter Karla and Alice in Wonderland as back horn

Hares Tiff & Never Wrong with standy in JM Ryvita looking on

It had been a very hot day with threat of rain and even rumbling skies in the distance, but the rain kept away.

With the two JMs on holiday, Hash Hound had volunteered to look after proceedings but with the hazy days prior was too sick to be at hash.  Ryvita took up the challenge and started everyone off at 5.15 pm.  A very small crowd had gathered with the seasoned hashers leading the pack.  After having been on holiday for quite a few weeks, Pee Wee was keen to run keeping Ryvita company.

 

First check was called after following the huge Sg Tilong storm drains

 

and with “hash knowledge” Trailblazer guessed it had to be to the right and soon found the on paper.  For a while Sid, Duchess of C and Trailblazer became front runners but front horn Ryvita and Pee Wee were soon on our heels.

We wove around and under some bushes and along the fence line that we used to take from the other side of Spg 370.  Quite a bit of maintenance and repairs were lacking and at some point a tree had fallen on the fence breaking the security! I wonder if the lights still work?  We raced along familiar trails and were soon at the open space and the daunting upward climb towards the cliff by the edge of the jungle came into sight. 

 

Paper led us into the jungle by the bottom right but 2nd check was soon called.  By then the rest of the pack had arrived at the edge of the clearing and ladies were over the whole area checking.  Readymix called on back into the jungle and we were again on track homeward bound.  From then easy trail out back on the road to Tiff’s new crib.  An orderly crowd with one new guest (Antonia) introduced.  No hashit was given and we then tucked into self design fillings of chicken, tuna, salad, egg and cheese with a good variety of bread rolls.  There was also chocolate biscuits for those with sweet tooth.

 The small crowd of just over 20 soon dispersed and as usual only the “hardcore” stayed till quite late or shall I say early?

 

NEXT RUN: Spg 121 Jalan Subok (town end) with onon at Spg 106. Please bring a chair. No parking in Spg 106 so please park at Spg 121 or along Jalan Subok.

 

HARES: DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE/TRAILBLAZER - Wear long pants if you don’t want your legs to be scratched.