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.
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