DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2007
SITE: Diplo
HARES: Readymix and Jenni
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg
BACK HORN: Alice in Wonderland
HENS: 44 CHICKS: 2
We all gathered at what must be one of, if not the, most popular hashing sights in Brunei-Muara. Yes, we were at our lovely, trusty, if somewhat weather beaten of late, Diplo. Mad Marg sounded the horn at 5.15 and off we went, into the middle one of the 3 main entrances/exits. This took us down a fair bit, over some very trippy bits, we were also slightly hampered by the culmination of the recent wet weather, which has made some of the trails very difficult to stay upright on. We carried along and found ourselves going up what I think was Indonesia Hill, a check was found at the top – how kind of our Hares – Pussy Pelmet and myself were half way up the hill and decided that we were not going to rush anywhere, but we did make the correct decision to descend. The on-paper was found back, by I cannot remember who. (Tango confirmed that it was Legally Blond)
We continued through the jungle, some decent running trails here for a while, until we reached the second check, whereupon the terrain was awash with tree falls. I went back, but there was nothing to be found, and sure enough the paper was found on-ahead. However, getting there was no easy task. It was clearly called, but we couldn’t see a way through. Eventually we scrambled under trees and branches and had to shimmy across a log, before getting thigh deep in water and back onto dry land. We followed the trail back up a hill, across and down, and before long we found ourselves at the third check. Knowing this was not a long run, we were fairly certain where the check would be, and we were right, on ahead – to which Tango got first. All that was left was a bit of a flat trail before coming up the hill and on out.
As the Hens gathered under a darkening sky, Naj ably led the shout up. The Hares were duly thanked for a short but intense run (I do like those kinds of runs). As were the Horns, Mad Marg and Alice in Wonderland as front and back respectively. The Pulau Tiga committee were very kindly thanked also. Lost towels failed to be claimed, a few announcements were made, and the evening progressed into night, with the usual camaraderie and conviviality, and the usual clutch of Hens! - Pee Wee
(As for words can't think of much other than Cath Doolan found 1st check me 3rd,. I fell backwards into the stream, saw Kay had done the same, lots of water to cross about 40min run looked like there was good grub, but I left early and was called a BOF( Boring old fart—Tango)
(Thank you hares for the homemade spring rolls and Jumbo seafood and vegetarian pizzas to follow. The birthday cake for Jenni’s 50th birthday was delicious not to mention the inches added to our waistline.
A belated Thank you for the stand-in committee while we were all away at Pulau Tiga. ED)
NEXT RUN: HALLOWEEN start at 6 p.m.
SITE: SPG 253 Jln Jerudong
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
RUN NO. 2043
RUN NO. 2043
DATE: 16 OCT 2007
SITE: DST
HARES: Nellie/Alice & helpers
FRONT HORN: Irene
BACK HORN: Cheryl
HENS: 18
Due to Hari Raya break and Pulau Tiga’s trip, only a handful of us turned up for the run. As far as I can recall this is the smallest clutch. Most of us were earlier than usual.
I arrived at the site at around 5.00 pm and noticed that all the volunteers - the stand-in JM, Judy the survivor, San San; the softies and bins maiden have arrived. The site was properly setup and Jenny; the Hash Cash with her sign in board displayed. Everyone there was waiting eagerly to receive the hens and counting them one by one – 6 then here come Cheryl, Cath, Amanda and then Sarong.
I could see a few cars parked, one of them is Glamour, Veronica Lai sitting on her chair with a sore ankle, sharing with us her shopping experience in Kuala Lumpur and how she got her sore ankle - too much shopping and walking in Kuala Lumpur.
I took the horns from the JM’s basket and Irene volunteered as front horn and Cheryl who was so eager to be the back horn. Irene, Sarong was so eager to run that she sounded the horn at 5:11 pm. She took us down the road near the Power Station and JIS and the first check was called by Cath (Legally Blonde) and Amanda. Knowing that it was a back check, Alison quickly walked towards the power line on the right and called through. Meanwhile, Amanda was very pleased that she got to the first check far ahead of us. Before long, Alison reached the second check and started calling, “Checking from here”. Before that Sarong has been busy racing up and down the hill along the power line towards the left for she was very sure that the hares would bring us to the top of the ridge overlooking the beautiful sea and the Empire Hotel and Country Club.
We were quite reluctant to walk through the puddle of water where the second check was. We were scattered all over and busy checking and before long Sarong sounded the horn and called “On Paper”. We run back and started to climb the little steep hill to the top of the ridge. Once on top of the hill, the scenery was breathtaking with the sun setting and overlooking to the sea, we saw a ship with its beautiful white sail in the middle of the South China Sea. The bracken was serene and golden from the sunrays, and with a slight cool breeze, it turned out to be a rather romantic and enjoyable stroll for the Hens to cherish.
The trail brought us back to the power line and then towards the left that led us to a tarmac road. All of us were out by 6.15 pm. Later we all sat in a small circle and our stand-in JM, Judy the survivor took her command. All went on so smoothly and food was served, courtesy of Alice and Nellie. We talked about dogs and cats. Nellie wanted to know what made a dog vicious. Is it the breed or the master or the environment? But we did not find an answer for her and at 7.30pm we deserted the place and not a trace of our presence was left behind except for some pieces of melting ice.
(The rest of us had a wonderful 4 days 3 nights of hashing experience. The longest apart from the Ballbreaker which had only 3 takers of 16+ km took the front runners 2 hours 9 minutes—Would you blame anyone when these mad men(note—men) started the run at 6.30 a.m.!!! The other longish run gave the World Interhashers a good warm up of around 9.5 km. Karen Palmer was awarded a hash handle of Pussy Pelmet and Roger for his Hashing posterity named Pelmet Peeper. A great time was had by all and lots of elbow bending to go with it. You should see now see the many youthful svelte like figures of all who imbibed in the mud bath with more elbow bending exercises not to mention the aqua aerobics or was it synchronized floating.
Viv thought she would put in some secret training to show the older hashers up but arrived at the ferry terminal with a crutch—alas she had sprained her ankle while at the gym—so she tells us. Equipped with painkillers she hobbled to the Island and by the 2nd evening was already dancing without the crutches—assisted by more elbow bending. I am sure she was glad she did not cancel her trip. On on till the next tour to Pulau Tiga. Thanks to the great committee. ED
NEXT RUN: 23 OCTOBER
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: READYMIX & JENNI
DATE: 16 OCT 2007
SITE: DST
HARES: Nellie/Alice & helpers
FRONT HORN: Irene
BACK HORN: Cheryl
HENS: 18
Due to Hari Raya break and Pulau Tiga’s trip, only a handful of us turned up for the run. As far as I can recall this is the smallest clutch. Most of us were earlier than usual.
I arrived at the site at around 5.00 pm and noticed that all the volunteers - the stand-in JM, Judy the survivor, San San; the softies and bins maiden have arrived. The site was properly setup and Jenny; the Hash Cash with her sign in board displayed. Everyone there was waiting eagerly to receive the hens and counting them one by one – 6 then here come Cheryl, Cath, Amanda and then Sarong.
I could see a few cars parked, one of them is Glamour, Veronica Lai sitting on her chair with a sore ankle, sharing with us her shopping experience in Kuala Lumpur and how she got her sore ankle - too much shopping and walking in Kuala Lumpur.
I took the horns from the JM’s basket and Irene volunteered as front horn and Cheryl who was so eager to be the back horn. Irene, Sarong was so eager to run that she sounded the horn at 5:11 pm. She took us down the road near the Power Station and JIS and the first check was called by Cath (Legally Blonde) and Amanda. Knowing that it was a back check, Alison quickly walked towards the power line on the right and called through. Meanwhile, Amanda was very pleased that she got to the first check far ahead of us. Before long, Alison reached the second check and started calling, “Checking from here”. Before that Sarong has been busy racing up and down the hill along the power line towards the left for she was very sure that the hares would bring us to the top of the ridge overlooking the beautiful sea and the Empire Hotel and Country Club.
We were quite reluctant to walk through the puddle of water where the second check was. We were scattered all over and busy checking and before long Sarong sounded the horn and called “On Paper”. We run back and started to climb the little steep hill to the top of the ridge. Once on top of the hill, the scenery was breathtaking with the sun setting and overlooking to the sea, we saw a ship with its beautiful white sail in the middle of the South China Sea. The bracken was serene and golden from the sunrays, and with a slight cool breeze, it turned out to be a rather romantic and enjoyable stroll for the Hens to cherish.
The trail brought us back to the power line and then towards the left that led us to a tarmac road. All of us were out by 6.15 pm. Later we all sat in a small circle and our stand-in JM, Judy the survivor took her command. All went on so smoothly and food was served, courtesy of Alice and Nellie. We talked about dogs and cats. Nellie wanted to know what made a dog vicious. Is it the breed or the master or the environment? But we did not find an answer for her and at 7.30pm we deserted the place and not a trace of our presence was left behind except for some pieces of melting ice.
(The rest of us had a wonderful 4 days 3 nights of hashing experience. The longest apart from the Ballbreaker which had only 3 takers of 16+ km took the front runners 2 hours 9 minutes—Would you blame anyone when these mad men(note—men) started the run at 6.30 a.m.!!! The other longish run gave the World Interhashers a good warm up of around 9.5 km. Karen Palmer was awarded a hash handle of Pussy Pelmet and Roger for his Hashing posterity named Pelmet Peeper. A great time was had by all and lots of elbow bending to go with it. You should see now see the many youthful svelte like figures of all who imbibed in the mud bath with more elbow bending exercises not to mention the aqua aerobics or was it synchronized floating.
Viv thought she would put in some secret training to show the older hashers up but arrived at the ferry terminal with a crutch—alas she had sprained her ankle while at the gym—so she tells us. Equipped with painkillers she hobbled to the Island and by the 2nd evening was already dancing without the crutches—assisted by more elbow bending. I am sure she was glad she did not cancel her trip. On on till the next tour to Pulau Tiga. Thanks to the great committee. ED
NEXT RUN: 23 OCTOBER
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: READYMIX & JENNI
Friday, October 12, 2007
RUN NO. 2042
RUN NO. 2042
DATE: 9 October 2007
SITE: Started at Km 22.5 Coastal Highway and ended at DST
HARES: Started by Jan M/Madam Sin and ended by a “live run” with Alison/Cheryl
FRONT HORN: Discarded
BACK HORN: Discarded
HENS: 44 CHICKS: 6
They are Hashers they true blue
They are Hashers true and true
They are Peace-Co so they say
Tried to go to heaven but they went the wrong way! ! ! !
I arrived at the site with ice, pleased with myself as I was early for once. After chit -chatting with Espania and San san and signing in, soon it was time to go in and the horn went. Instead of the usual dashing in by the front runners, Hens gathered round Readymix’s car who was talking to a man. Very quickly a few of us joined in. “No you cannot go through the building site, I have no insurance cover for anybody who might be injured or any damage to the property on the site,” the man was adamantly saying. There was a lot of truth in what he was saying, but the run had already been set, the Hares were still in and Glamour had already gone in.
As the man walked away there seemed to be some confusion, some of the Hares started to run in as they did not quite understand what the man had said. Stop” Readymix called out let’s move to Tungku beach she suggested. A few of us who understood what was going on began to load our cars with the Hash property, Smurf suggested that we go to DST, as it was safer than Tungku beach. By then some of the hens had already run off towards Tungku beach leaving their cars behind.
It took a while to call everyone back to Km 22.5 Coastal Highway and collect their cars to go to DST. I arrived first with one of the guests, but got a bit worried that I had gone to the wrong place since Naj had been saying that we were going to DST near her house. I thought she probably meant Rimba. So I rang Smurf who was still at Km 22.5 waiting for Glamour and the Hares, to confirm that I was at the right site. Soon after me and the guest Trailblazer arrived on the new site then Alison and Cheryl, followed by Sarong. “Let’s have a live run, any one with paper?’ Alison suggested. Sarong who probably is a girl guide produced a roll of toilet paper, and off Alison and Cheryl went laying the run with “Toilet Paper.” through the trails where Alice and I had done the recce for our run. So when everyone arrived at the new site they all followed the Toilet paper. How convenient!
Very exiting indeed and what an experience! Poor Glamour she must have wondered why no one else followed her, let alone the Hares who might have thought that everyone “went the wrong way.” (GM Trailblazer had phone contact with Glamour and verified that she was out)No, in fact, they were going “through and through.” The run went very smoothly with no more mishap, and I am sure everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you to everyone for their co-operation and Cheryl and Alison for quickly rescuing the situation.
Selamat Hari Raya! especially to our Muslim friends. I hope everyone enjoyed the celebrations over the long weekend.
NEXT RUN: DST
DATE: 9 October 2007
SITE: Started at Km 22.5 Coastal Highway and ended at DST
HARES: Started by Jan M/Madam Sin and ended by a “live run” with Alison/Cheryl
FRONT HORN: Discarded
BACK HORN: Discarded
HENS: 44 CHICKS: 6
They are Hashers they true blue
They are Hashers true and true
They are Peace-Co so they say
Tried to go to heaven but they went the wrong way! ! ! !
I arrived at the site with ice, pleased with myself as I was early for once. After chit -chatting with Espania and San san and signing in, soon it was time to go in and the horn went. Instead of the usual dashing in by the front runners, Hens gathered round Readymix’s car who was talking to a man. Very quickly a few of us joined in. “No you cannot go through the building site, I have no insurance cover for anybody who might be injured or any damage to the property on the site,” the man was adamantly saying. There was a lot of truth in what he was saying, but the run had already been set, the Hares were still in and Glamour had already gone in.
As the man walked away there seemed to be some confusion, some of the Hares started to run in as they did not quite understand what the man had said. Stop” Readymix called out let’s move to Tungku beach she suggested. A few of us who understood what was going on began to load our cars with the Hash property, Smurf suggested that we go to DST, as it was safer than Tungku beach. By then some of the hens had already run off towards Tungku beach leaving their cars behind.
It took a while to call everyone back to Km 22.5 Coastal Highway and collect their cars to go to DST. I arrived first with one of the guests, but got a bit worried that I had gone to the wrong place since Naj had been saying that we were going to DST near her house. I thought she probably meant Rimba. So I rang Smurf who was still at Km 22.5 waiting for Glamour and the Hares, to confirm that I was at the right site. Soon after me and the guest Trailblazer arrived on the new site then Alison and Cheryl, followed by Sarong. “Let’s have a live run, any one with paper?’ Alison suggested. Sarong who probably is a girl guide produced a roll of toilet paper, and off Alison and Cheryl went laying the run with “Toilet Paper.” through the trails where Alice and I had done the recce for our run. So when everyone arrived at the new site they all followed the Toilet paper. How convenient!
Very exiting indeed and what an experience! Poor Glamour she must have wondered why no one else followed her, let alone the Hares who might have thought that everyone “went the wrong way.” (GM Trailblazer had phone contact with Glamour and verified that she was out)No, in fact, they were going “through and through.” The run went very smoothly with no more mishap, and I am sure everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you to everyone for their co-operation and Cheryl and Alison for quickly rescuing the situation.
Selamat Hari Raya! especially to our Muslim friends. I hope everyone enjoyed the celebrations over the long weekend.
NEXT RUN: DST
Monday, October 08, 2007
RUN NO. 2041
RUN NO. 2041
DATE: 2 October
SITE: Subok 378
HARES:Jane/Julia/Angela/Sarah H
44 Hens/2 chicks
After a certain amount of car manoevering and hens attempting to park on the very steep hill slope and once the hens had rested after the walk up the hill to the site, the hens set off at 5 15. Carol on front horn, led the ladies round Nellie's car (which she didn't have time to move and which later flashed its lights angrily after it was moved by Dizzy) and Alice took the back horn which NO other hen had volunteered to do. Our JM " Naj the Nag", commented loudly on the fact that it was a bit of a worry that if no one wanted to do back horn, who would volunteer to take on responsibilities on the committee in November??
So the hens set off up a slippery bank and disappeared into the jungle. Soon the hares appeared in an excited mood having spotted a cat like creature which they could not identify. Indeed Sarah said it was the first animal she had actually seen in all her hashing days. However, Miss Attenborough Woolley later did some research and believes it was a bear cat. The other hens did not have the pleasure of seeing the creature, but were treated to a pretty tough run that "included a bit of everything"; lots of jungle, hills, swamp and a fallen tree to climb over. As it grew darker a mist came in and settled over the area (or was it the Haze? or smoke from the dump?)
Karen (P.P.Palmer) found not one, but 2 checks, namely the 1st and 3rd, and Carol found the 2nd. Many hens came out in the dark , but agreed it was a good run. Once again hares were worried that Linda was still in the jungle as she had yet to sign out. However, her daughter revealed that she had actually GONE HOME! This after having signed in TWO guests. So she remains the holder of the hash shit and it appears she will far out strip Dizzy in the stakes for a Founders day presentation.
Once we had ascertained her whereabouts the shout up proceeded. The hares were toasted and a guest from Poland welcomed. We were then treated to scrumptious rolls by the hares and some nice cold beverages were consumed until the usual site clearers packed up at around 1130.
Run on 9 October - KM 22.5 Coastal highway beachside opposite UBD
Hares: Jan M/Madam Sin
DATE: 2 October
SITE: Subok 378
HARES:Jane/Julia/Angela/Sarah H
44 Hens/2 chicks
After a certain amount of car manoevering and hens attempting to park on the very steep hill slope and once the hens had rested after the walk up the hill to the site, the hens set off at 5 15. Carol on front horn, led the ladies round Nellie's car (which she didn't have time to move and which later flashed its lights angrily after it was moved by Dizzy) and Alice took the back horn which NO other hen had volunteered to do. Our JM " Naj the Nag", commented loudly on the fact that it was a bit of a worry that if no one wanted to do back horn, who would volunteer to take on responsibilities on the committee in November??
So the hens set off up a slippery bank and disappeared into the jungle. Soon the hares appeared in an excited mood having spotted a cat like creature which they could not identify. Indeed Sarah said it was the first animal she had actually seen in all her hashing days. However, Miss Attenborough Woolley later did some research and believes it was a bear cat. The other hens did not have the pleasure of seeing the creature, but were treated to a pretty tough run that "included a bit of everything"; lots of jungle, hills, swamp and a fallen tree to climb over. As it grew darker a mist came in and settled over the area (or was it the Haze? or smoke from the dump?)
Karen (P.P.Palmer) found not one, but 2 checks, namely the 1st and 3rd, and Carol found the 2nd. Many hens came out in the dark , but agreed it was a good run. Once again hares were worried that Linda was still in the jungle as she had yet to sign out. However, her daughter revealed that she had actually GONE HOME! This after having signed in TWO guests. So she remains the holder of the hash shit and it appears she will far out strip Dizzy in the stakes for a Founders day presentation.
Once we had ascertained her whereabouts the shout up proceeded. The hares were toasted and a guest from Poland welcomed. We were then treated to scrumptious rolls by the hares and some nice cold beverages were consumed until the usual site clearers packed up at around 1130.
Run on 9 October - KM 22.5 Coastal highway beachside opposite UBD
Hares: Jan M/Madam Sin
Monday, October 01, 2007
RUN NO. 2040
DATE: 25 Sep 2007
SITE: Diplo
HARES: Alison/Cheryl/Sue
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg
BACK HORN: Julia
HENS: 40 CHICKS: 1 (who left early)
The hens assembled on a dry afternoon at the edge of Diplo. I was greeted by Dizzy, returned from her holiday, with some choices of words and a declaration that she had no hash shoes. Need we say more!
We set off at the sound of the horn and went in along Bill’s ridge. There were lots of logs to trip over which we each did in turn and then we went off to the left of the ridge, weaving down along a less familiar trail. We found some boggy patches and the odd challenging bridge around the time of the first check. This was found by Running Bare who checked back and over the river. We were in a valley at this point not far from the dual carriageway and the hum of traffic. It was very pleasant going along beside the running water. Not for long though, we soon had to face the challenge of the big hill.
We were taken up there at 2nd check which was found by front runner Carol. Up and up we went until nearly at the top (which is now covered with fallen trees) we went around the summit and joined more familiar trails heading back towards the ridge at the start. Not so quickly though, we had to head out along the short cut route for walkie talkies and we were soon down again in the thick of the Diplo trails. So many routes are now covered by fallen trees that we were constantly ducking under and watching our heads. I was now chatting with ex student Serene and have no idea where the 3rd check was exactly but it was found by Legally Blond going right and over the river. Before long we were down beside the creek and heading out up and up we went to reach the much needed 100 Plus.
Various achievements were celebrated at the shout up. The Hares were thanked for their excellent run (including Molly who was spotted as we went in). Smurf was awarded a verbal prize for the excellent way in which she put together a worksheet from pieces of hash paper. Bettina and Jane celebrated birthdays this month (both are still over 18) and Dizzy wanted a beer to celebrate something or other (not given!). Sarong hoped to be reunited with a lost bum bag (no such luck) and a “stolen water bottle” was returned to Legally Blond to go back to the swimming pool. Mad Marg is selling Christmas cards (a calendar will appear shortly) and Smurf hopes that we will all celebrate with the St Andrews Society at the ball in October. There are still places to be filled for Pulau Tiga. The merry making closed and we all enjoyed the lovely chilli, bread and salad prepared by the hares. Many thanks.
Next Run: Spg 378 Jln Subok, Kg Sg Akar (opposite Rubbish dump)
SITE: Diplo
HARES: Alison/Cheryl/Sue
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg
BACK HORN: Julia
HENS: 40 CHICKS: 1 (who left early)
The hens assembled on a dry afternoon at the edge of Diplo. I was greeted by Dizzy, returned from her holiday, with some choices of words and a declaration that she had no hash shoes. Need we say more!
We set off at the sound of the horn and went in along Bill’s ridge. There were lots of logs to trip over which we each did in turn and then we went off to the left of the ridge, weaving down along a less familiar trail. We found some boggy patches and the odd challenging bridge around the time of the first check. This was found by Running Bare who checked back and over the river. We were in a valley at this point not far from the dual carriageway and the hum of traffic. It was very pleasant going along beside the running water. Not for long though, we soon had to face the challenge of the big hill.
We were taken up there at 2nd check which was found by front runner Carol. Up and up we went until nearly at the top (which is now covered with fallen trees) we went around the summit and joined more familiar trails heading back towards the ridge at the start. Not so quickly though, we had to head out along the short cut route for walkie talkies and we were soon down again in the thick of the Diplo trails. So many routes are now covered by fallen trees that we were constantly ducking under and watching our heads. I was now chatting with ex student Serene and have no idea where the 3rd check was exactly but it was found by Legally Blond going right and over the river. Before long we were down beside the creek and heading out up and up we went to reach the much needed 100 Plus.
Various achievements were celebrated at the shout up. The Hares were thanked for their excellent run (including Molly who was spotted as we went in). Smurf was awarded a verbal prize for the excellent way in which she put together a worksheet from pieces of hash paper. Bettina and Jane celebrated birthdays this month (both are still over 18) and Dizzy wanted a beer to celebrate something or other (not given!). Sarong hoped to be reunited with a lost bum bag (no such luck) and a “stolen water bottle” was returned to Legally Blond to go back to the swimming pool. Mad Marg is selling Christmas cards (a calendar will appear shortly) and Smurf hopes that we will all celebrate with the St Andrews Society at the ball in October. There are still places to be filled for Pulau Tiga. The merry making closed and we all enjoyed the lovely chilli, bread and salad prepared by the hares. Many thanks.
Next Run: Spg 378 Jln Subok, Kg Sg Akar (opposite Rubbish dump)
Monday, September 24, 2007
RUN NO. 2039
DATE: 18 Sep 2007
SITE: Tanjung Bunut Kanan
HARES: Legally Blond & Mad Marg
FRONT HORN: Claire
BACK HORN: Struth
HENS: 40
CHICKS: 8
CELEBRATION: 150 RUNS: Legally Blond
As I tried to find a suitable parking spot, having arrived too late to nab a park inside the “Salziela Garden Estate” (or Sleazy gardens for short), I realised we had been here a year or so ago, but it turned out the trails were quite different. The on site was rather more impressive than the usual, with swimming pool and extensive entertaining area.
Claire was rearing to go when she sounded the horn at 5.13pm, by my watch anyway. We soon got onto a long dirt trail of red clay which became more and more like a 4WD track by the time first check was called. Glamour had been off checking and Carol thought it must be a back check because there were only 4 pieces of paper on the check. Sure enough, the back check was found by Karen and we headed on down a lovely jungle trail which followed a ridge and opened out onto a nice viewpoint.
Just as we got to the bottom of the hill, the call of “checking ahead” was heard. There were trails left and right as you hit a stream and I could already hear people checking across the stream. I checked left, but of course, the on paper was found right by Sarah. After a nice cool stream crossing, there was a muddier section. Amanda was doing her best to trip up in some vines and wondered what lurked in the muddy waters just as she stepped into a knee deep muddy hole.
Shrieks were heard ahead and just as I came to a fairly steep down bit, Karen had twisted her ankle and was being helped along by several fellow hashers. After a boggy bit and a log crossing, the trail became easier, following the stream and going through a bamboo grove. It was starting to get rather gloomy under the trees and it was only 6.10pm. More bog and scrambly bits, but the mud was nicely washed off in a lovely clear, deep pool. Amanda declared this must surely be the last stream to cross, but we waded our way through at least 3 more.
I was too far back for third check and could only hear the horn in the distance, but apparently Irene did a great job of calling everyone through. After an open bit and some more bamboo, the trail led us on out through fern to the sound of swamp hens, then back onto the road at a large culvert.
We all congregated back at Cath’s place, some taking a cooling dip in the pool, some entering the fashion stakes (Naj and Running Bare) and others just trying to wash off the mud. The bar was well stocked with G & T’s and once Karen got her foot strapped with ice, it was time for the shout up. The hares were duly thanked for a great run in new territory. First time guests were called up (but actually all 3 had hashed once or twice before) – Jane, Alison from the US embassy and Cathy, who works in the army. Legally Blond was given her down down for 150 runs, Naj gave a parking demo on how not to leave your rear end sticking out, Smurf tried to sell the last places for the Tiga hash and tickets for the St Andrew’s ball and Mad Marg enthusiastically tried to sell her wares from the hash shop. Thank you to the hares for the lovely samosa’s and chocolate cake. Naj insisted on a photo shoot and then everyone was left to relax for the rest of the evening.
Next Run: Diplo
Hares: Alison/Cheryl and Sue
SITE: Tanjung Bunut Kanan
HARES: Legally Blond & Mad Marg
FRONT HORN: Claire
BACK HORN: Struth
HENS: 40
CHICKS: 8
CELEBRATION: 150 RUNS: Legally Blond
As I tried to find a suitable parking spot, having arrived too late to nab a park inside the “Salziela Garden Estate” (or Sleazy gardens for short), I realised we had been here a year or so ago, but it turned out the trails were quite different. The on site was rather more impressive than the usual, with swimming pool and extensive entertaining area.
Claire was rearing to go when she sounded the horn at 5.13pm, by my watch anyway. We soon got onto a long dirt trail of red clay which became more and more like a 4WD track by the time first check was called. Glamour had been off checking and Carol thought it must be a back check because there were only 4 pieces of paper on the check. Sure enough, the back check was found by Karen and we headed on down a lovely jungle trail which followed a ridge and opened out onto a nice viewpoint.
Just as we got to the bottom of the hill, the call of “checking ahead” was heard. There were trails left and right as you hit a stream and I could already hear people checking across the stream. I checked left, but of course, the on paper was found right by Sarah. After a nice cool stream crossing, there was a muddier section. Amanda was doing her best to trip up in some vines and wondered what lurked in the muddy waters just as she stepped into a knee deep muddy hole.
Shrieks were heard ahead and just as I came to a fairly steep down bit, Karen had twisted her ankle and was being helped along by several fellow hashers. After a boggy bit and a log crossing, the trail became easier, following the stream and going through a bamboo grove. It was starting to get rather gloomy under the trees and it was only 6.10pm. More bog and scrambly bits, but the mud was nicely washed off in a lovely clear, deep pool. Amanda declared this must surely be the last stream to cross, but we waded our way through at least 3 more.
I was too far back for third check and could only hear the horn in the distance, but apparently Irene did a great job of calling everyone through. After an open bit and some more bamboo, the trail led us on out through fern to the sound of swamp hens, then back onto the road at a large culvert.
We all congregated back at Cath’s place, some taking a cooling dip in the pool, some entering the fashion stakes (Naj and Running Bare) and others just trying to wash off the mud. The bar was well stocked with G & T’s and once Karen got her foot strapped with ice, it was time for the shout up. The hares were duly thanked for a great run in new territory. First time guests were called up (but actually all 3 had hashed once or twice before) – Jane, Alison from the US embassy and Cathy, who works in the army. Legally Blond was given her down down for 150 runs, Naj gave a parking demo on how not to leave your rear end sticking out, Smurf tried to sell the last places for the Tiga hash and tickets for the St Andrew’s ball and Mad Marg enthusiastically tried to sell her wares from the hash shop. Thank you to the hares for the lovely samosa’s and chocolate cake. Naj insisted on a photo shoot and then everyone was left to relax for the rest of the evening.
Next Run: Diplo
Hares: Alison/Cheryl and Sue
Monday, September 17, 2007
RUN NO. 2038
Date: 11th Sept 2007
Site: Mata Mata
Front Horn: Sarong
Back Horn: Jenny
First Time Guests: Three
There was a bit of confusion as to where the Hash site was, as a few of us went around the roundabout at Mata Mata a few times looking for a second sign, as the small sign was upside down but it was soon sorted. Thanks to Naj for putting the big H3 sign to the end of the road.
It was a nice cool evening, which is a bonus when we have a very adventurous Hash ahead of us. The pack set off in good spirits, I went 100 metre along the trail then turned back as I had forgotten to sign IN, a hashitable offence!! I eventually caught up to the back of the pack and then it wasn't long before I could hear “Checking from here!” It took some time before the first check was called by Sue, a back check. We continued winding our way through the jungle for a while until we got to the first waterfall which slowed everyone up; with a nice rope to support us go down the hill. Once at the bottom we got back on to a nice running trail before getting our feet wet a few times crossing back and forth through the streams.
Second check was called, not sure who found it, but a few of us kept going in the wrong direction as we checked. We then got back on to a nice trail for a while before third check was called. Ready Mix had seen a trail across the stream and it paid off as she found the check. We then worked our way steadily up the side of the hill with once again the support of rope to pull us up, but there were still a few more hills in store of us. It felt like we were climbing Mt Kinabalu, it was one of those hills that kept going up, up, up, up! Eventually we made it to the top for which we were rewarded with a lovely view looking back on the canopy of the jungle.
We had one more check and by this time darkness was slowly setting in, Jan found fourth check and then wasn't long before we were out. It was a very enjoyable run so Thank You Sid and Hubby for showing us the two waterfalls that Ah Struth and I have wanting to find for ages. Thanks for the great Kebabs!
PS: missed on last weeks words: Naj must be thanked for the time and effort she put into the book markers presented to the cast and crew.
Run No. 2039 - 18 September
Site: Tanjung Bunut Kanan - opposite Hua Hall new Bunut mall, Jln Tutong
Hares: Mad Marg/Legally Blond
Site: Mata Mata
Front Horn: Sarong
Back Horn: Jenny
First Time Guests: Three
There was a bit of confusion as to where the Hash site was, as a few of us went around the roundabout at Mata Mata a few times looking for a second sign, as the small sign was upside down but it was soon sorted. Thanks to Naj for putting the big H3 sign to the end of the road.
It was a nice cool evening, which is a bonus when we have a very adventurous Hash ahead of us. The pack set off in good spirits, I went 100 metre along the trail then turned back as I had forgotten to sign IN, a hashitable offence!! I eventually caught up to the back of the pack and then it wasn't long before I could hear “Checking from here!” It took some time before the first check was called by Sue, a back check. We continued winding our way through the jungle for a while until we got to the first waterfall which slowed everyone up; with a nice rope to support us go down the hill. Once at the bottom we got back on to a nice running trail before getting our feet wet a few times crossing back and forth through the streams.
Second check was called, not sure who found it, but a few of us kept going in the wrong direction as we checked. We then got back on to a nice trail for a while before third check was called. Ready Mix had seen a trail across the stream and it paid off as she found the check. We then worked our way steadily up the side of the hill with once again the support of rope to pull us up, but there were still a few more hills in store of us. It felt like we were climbing Mt Kinabalu, it was one of those hills that kept going up, up, up, up! Eventually we made it to the top for which we were rewarded with a lovely view looking back on the canopy of the jungle.
We had one more check and by this time darkness was slowly setting in, Jan found fourth check and then wasn't long before we were out. It was a very enjoyable run so Thank You Sid and Hubby for showing us the two waterfalls that Ah Struth and I have wanting to find for ages. Thanks for the great Kebabs!
PS: missed on last weeks words: Naj must be thanked for the time and effort she put into the book markers presented to the cast and crew.
Run No. 2039 - 18 September
Site: Tanjung Bunut Kanan - opposite Hua Hall new Bunut mall, Jln Tutong
Hares: Mad Marg/Legally Blond
Sunday, September 09, 2007
RUN 2037
Date: 4 September 2007
Run No. 2037
Site: Diplo
Hares: Black Beauty and Sarong
Bollywood – Brunei style
A large cast gathered at the main Bollywood site in Brunei. The two directors prepared to instruct actors thru stage directions cunningly concealed on long paper strips. It was obvious that the main director had a strong interest in the environment as actors were guided by use of recycled paper which would soon break down under the elements. The scenery made great use of natural assets available on site, incorporating rivers and stream crossings, unnaturally high hills and sufficient mud to keep the audience intrigued. Natural props were favoured with the occasional log being available to help performers avoid getting their costumes wet. The wardrobe department were particularly appreciative of this.
The plot followed the usual Bollywood line with extras and stars all following the hash trail until a check was reached. It was at that point that the audience could distinguish the leading roles from the rest of the cast as their performance enabled them to stand out. The first performer to reach these heady heights of success was Tiga who located and called first check with considerable aplomb. The next to offer a stirling performance was Rosie who located second check on the far side of a raging torrent and made the most of this filming opportunity by wading across the deepest part to call the check. The camera crew got some very good shots of that. The third cameo was performed by Sid who following advice from Mad Marg found the third check. Interestingly Mad Marg chose not to act on this occasion, but to direct through use of the front horn. Her performance was such that audiences hope that she will continue to provide this skill.
Trailblazer also chose a directing role and assiduously used the back horn to support stage directions from Mad Marg. Keen to develop talents in the masses, Trailblazer took Julia as understudy.
After the hash crew and cast had a celebration film launching As only Bollywood performers can. Black Beauty and Sarong were thanked for their original and thoughtful plot twists in the story line, particularly during scenes involving checks. The food provided was outstanding and the chorus girls looked beautiful in their colourful Bollywood garb. (Cowgirl did not want to be left out and was party to the catering – Thanks ladies for some delicious food. Ed)
Survivor was a gracious hostess and was both complimented and complemented by her leading man when he arrived late in the evening. Naj received an award for 400 performances while Annick made a guest appearance after a long time out of the industry. Naj must be thanked for the time and effort she put into the bookmarks presented to cast and crew.
And so the curtain fell on another very special Brunei hashing event, performed Bollywood style.
Next Run: Mata-Mata
Hare: Sid
Run No. 2037
Site: Diplo
Hares: Black Beauty and Sarong
Bollywood – Brunei style
A large cast gathered at the main Bollywood site in Brunei. The two directors prepared to instruct actors thru stage directions cunningly concealed on long paper strips. It was obvious that the main director had a strong interest in the environment as actors were guided by use of recycled paper which would soon break down under the elements. The scenery made great use of natural assets available on site, incorporating rivers and stream crossings, unnaturally high hills and sufficient mud to keep the audience intrigued. Natural props were favoured with the occasional log being available to help performers avoid getting their costumes wet. The wardrobe department were particularly appreciative of this.
The plot followed the usual Bollywood line with extras and stars all following the hash trail until a check was reached. It was at that point that the audience could distinguish the leading roles from the rest of the cast as their performance enabled them to stand out. The first performer to reach these heady heights of success was Tiga who located and called first check with considerable aplomb. The next to offer a stirling performance was Rosie who located second check on the far side of a raging torrent and made the most of this filming opportunity by wading across the deepest part to call the check. The camera crew got some very good shots of that. The third cameo was performed by Sid who following advice from Mad Marg found the third check. Interestingly Mad Marg chose not to act on this occasion, but to direct through use of the front horn. Her performance was such that audiences hope that she will continue to provide this skill.
Trailblazer also chose a directing role and assiduously used the back horn to support stage directions from Mad Marg. Keen to develop talents in the masses, Trailblazer took Julia as understudy.
After the hash crew and cast had a celebration film launching As only Bollywood performers can. Black Beauty and Sarong were thanked for their original and thoughtful plot twists in the story line, particularly during scenes involving checks. The food provided was outstanding and the chorus girls looked beautiful in their colourful Bollywood garb. (Cowgirl did not want to be left out and was party to the catering – Thanks ladies for some delicious food. Ed)
Survivor was a gracious hostess and was both complimented and complemented by her leading man when he arrived late in the evening. Naj received an award for 400 performances while Annick made a guest appearance after a long time out of the industry. Naj must be thanked for the time and effort she put into the bookmarks presented to cast and crew.
And so the curtain fell on another very special Brunei hashing event, performed Bollywood style.
Next Run: Mata-Mata
Hare: Sid
Friday, August 31, 2007
RUN NO. 2036
Ladies Hash: Log. Star date 28.08.20007
Hares: Claire & Carol
Location: Subok Nebulai. Menteri Cluster.
Mission: To locate and follow the trails left by the intrepid explorers, Claire and Carol through the Wormholes of Sungai Akar.
Front horn: Tango. Back horn: Trailblazer.
Present: 43 hens and 5 chicks
Last week’s words, annotated with details of major events have just dematerialized. They were here a moment ago and now they’ve gone. That’s the problem with time travel. Things get side tracked into parallel universes… Ah! Good they’ve come back.
Well, the pack set off in good order. I followed until they went up an eroded and fearsome hillside. The trail followed on through bamboo groves and along and over streams. Luckily people’s feet didn’t get too wet because of the easy crossings. There were at least two waterfalls and two men waiting for Durians to fall from a tree. [I wonder if they are still there or if they went home for their tea] It was a long hash with lots of steep bits. It went up to the top of the ridge: visited on a recent hash from the other side, of the hill that is, not the grave, and then they came back. Or so we hoped... Alas there was an obstacle of fearsome proportions. A loathsome swamp lay in the way of gallant hashers wishing only to return to base for polite conversation and light refreshments: A walk along a spindly twig, their only mode of escape. As darkness fell on this evening of total eclipse, the hares returned to the rescue of their fellows and brought them safely over the log and so home.
During the shout up it was revealed that Julianne was fifty and Carol a venerable one hundred. In celebration of this anniversary, Carol bought eight trees; the number you need to provide you with enough oxygen to survive. So that was a good thing. If any one else wants to continue breathing they should do the same.
This was followed by a happy birthday down-down and song for Sarah. The hash-it was awarded to two ladies: Dianna for awkward parking and Alice in Wonderland for forgetting to sign in. Ha well, not to worry. It’s all part of the fun.. At least you get to look after the peculiar paraphernalia associated with the aforesaid honour. Some people have never had the luck to be the Chosen Ones.
The hares then provided us with some excellent nosh in the form of kari Laksa so that was a good thing too. Thanks for that.
Next Week: 4 September at Diplo
Hares: Claire & Carol
Location: Subok Nebulai. Menteri Cluster.
Mission: To locate and follow the trails left by the intrepid explorers, Claire and Carol through the Wormholes of Sungai Akar.
Front horn: Tango. Back horn: Trailblazer.
Present: 43 hens and 5 chicks
Last week’s words, annotated with details of major events have just dematerialized. They were here a moment ago and now they’ve gone. That’s the problem with time travel. Things get side tracked into parallel universes… Ah! Good they’ve come back.
Well, the pack set off in good order. I followed until they went up an eroded and fearsome hillside. The trail followed on through bamboo groves and along and over streams. Luckily people’s feet didn’t get too wet because of the easy crossings. There were at least two waterfalls and two men waiting for Durians to fall from a tree. [I wonder if they are still there or if they went home for their tea] It was a long hash with lots of steep bits. It went up to the top of the ridge: visited on a recent hash from the other side, of the hill that is, not the grave, and then they came back. Or so we hoped... Alas there was an obstacle of fearsome proportions. A loathsome swamp lay in the way of gallant hashers wishing only to return to base for polite conversation and light refreshments: A walk along a spindly twig, their only mode of escape. As darkness fell on this evening of total eclipse, the hares returned to the rescue of their fellows and brought them safely over the log and so home.
During the shout up it was revealed that Julianne was fifty and Carol a venerable one hundred. In celebration of this anniversary, Carol bought eight trees; the number you need to provide you with enough oxygen to survive. So that was a good thing. If any one else wants to continue breathing they should do the same.
This was followed by a happy birthday down-down and song for Sarah. The hash-it was awarded to two ladies: Dianna for awkward parking and Alice in Wonderland for forgetting to sign in. Ha well, not to worry. It’s all part of the fun.. At least you get to look after the peculiar paraphernalia associated with the aforesaid honour. Some people have never had the luck to be the Chosen Ones.
The hares then provided us with some excellent nosh in the form of kari Laksa so that was a good thing too. Thanks for that.
Next Week: 4 September at Diplo
Monday, August 27, 2007
RUN NO. 2035
DATE: 21August 2007
SITE: DST
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg
BACK HORN: Ah Struth
FIRST TIME GUESTS: 2
As I left work heading towards DST, I was optimistic that even though it was raining where I was, it would be clearer near the coast. Sadly the rain followed me to the site, with only a few hashers there early. Nevertheless there was a good turn out with only a few fair weather hashers staying at home.
Mad Marg was front horn and led the run up a very long (with a slight incline) road. We met Glamour on her way back from first check, which was laid on the road with a huge open area for us to check. Looking for footprints as it was quite muddy by now, but the hares were very careful not to leave a trace. Well done to Mandy for finding first check which led us on very quickly to the second check (found by Irene). Front runners headed of quickly up the trail, for it only to be a back check. By now it had stopped raining and the back check took us up a slight hill for some lovely views looking out to sea and the Empire. Hoping that the on on would be there, we diligently followed the clumps of paper along an open area which took us back on a trail to the road back in. Front runners were back within 40 minutes and others soon followed.
Cooled off by a little rain and a reasonable length run with no hills, left the hens very clucky and noisy at the shout up. Pussy Pelmet (unofficially) brought some new guests who were willing to loan out their men and the French cohort are increasing in numbers. While the two hares fetched some yummy roti, Mad Marg and Mandy were actively selling their wares.
Big debates followed on whether Dizzy should get the hash it for dropping her dog off at the top of the road and letting her dog run to the hash site while she drove in her car, but evidence of cruelty was not supported and she was let off the hook. (Besides Mad Marg had forgotten to fill the hash bucket with any water.
Prior to the shout-up there was a bit of a flurry as a scorpion was spotted near Survivor, various plans came into action and JM Naj bravely shooed the creature back into the bushes while a photo opportunity for some who have not seen a scorpion before had a good study.—ED)
Run on 28 August
Spt 564 Subok, Kg Belimbing
Hares: Carol & Claire
SITE: DST
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg
BACK HORN: Ah Struth
FIRST TIME GUESTS: 2
As I left work heading towards DST, I was optimistic that even though it was raining where I was, it would be clearer near the coast. Sadly the rain followed me to the site, with only a few hashers there early. Nevertheless there was a good turn out with only a few fair weather hashers staying at home.
Mad Marg was front horn and led the run up a very long (with a slight incline) road. We met Glamour on her way back from first check, which was laid on the road with a huge open area for us to check. Looking for footprints as it was quite muddy by now, but the hares were very careful not to leave a trace. Well done to Mandy for finding first check which led us on very quickly to the second check (found by Irene). Front runners headed of quickly up the trail, for it only to be a back check. By now it had stopped raining and the back check took us up a slight hill for some lovely views looking out to sea and the Empire. Hoping that the on on would be there, we diligently followed the clumps of paper along an open area which took us back on a trail to the road back in. Front runners were back within 40 minutes and others soon followed.
Cooled off by a little rain and a reasonable length run with no hills, left the hens very clucky and noisy at the shout up. Pussy Pelmet (unofficially) brought some new guests who were willing to loan out their men and the French cohort are increasing in numbers. While the two hares fetched some yummy roti, Mad Marg and Mandy were actively selling their wares.
Big debates followed on whether Dizzy should get the hash it for dropping her dog off at the top of the road and letting her dog run to the hash site while she drove in her car, but evidence of cruelty was not supported and she was let off the hook. (Besides Mad Marg had forgotten to fill the hash bucket with any water.
Prior to the shout-up there was a bit of a flurry as a scorpion was spotted near Survivor, various plans came into action and JM Naj bravely shooed the creature back into the bushes while a photo opportunity for some who have not seen a scorpion before had a good study.—ED)
Run on 28 August
Spt 564 Subok, Kg Belimbing
Hares: Carol & Claire
Monday, August 20, 2007
RUN 2034
DATE: 14 August 2007
SITE: OPPOSITE SPG 762 KOTA BATU
FRONT HORN: CAROL
BACK HORN: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
FIRST TIME GUESTS: 2
It was an interesting run for me, I was driving to the hash site with Amanda discussing arrangements for this weeks run when I had to brake to avoid a black royal mercedes and heard a bang into the rear of my car. After exchanging names, addresses and insurance details we proceeded to the hash site.
Hens were busy organising a temporary sign-in register as sign-in board had not arrived.
We were promised a short run with a couple of hills and a great view.
I proceeded up the first hill and thought I had reached the top only to see that it kept on going, I eventually reached the top and as promised the view was great.
We kept walking, following printed paper along a picturesque trail till first check and followed white paper which went off in a trail to the right along a pleasant track. After being informed that only one type of paper had been laid the hens returned to first check. I decided to return back to the start with the majority of hens and had another great view of the Brunei river on the way down.
It did turn out to be a short run for most as no one worked out in which direction we should have headed.
Only the front runners Claire, Carol, Lee and Tango who kept going did not make it out till much later.
At the shout up the hares avoided the hashit for not picking up old paper but Mad Marg's mobile went off so she ended up with it anyway. Survivor and Lee celebrated belated birthdays and Dizzy was presented with a housewarming sailing photo.
We then ate delicious sausages and salads. Thank you Mad Marg and Dizzy.
I would like to thank Readymix for translating and attempting to negotiate with the driver who hit me and claimed it was my fault. Also to the JMs for not awarding me the Hashit when my husband arrived to try and settle the situation, although he did put on a sarong for the shout up.
Legolass presented GM Trailblazer with a souvenir shirt from her hash in Hongkong as she is GM and Ladies Hash reciprocated with a 2000 run shirt.
Run on 21 August - DST
Hares: Never Wrong/Amanda S
SITE: OPPOSITE SPG 762 KOTA BATU
FRONT HORN: CAROL
BACK HORN: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
FIRST TIME GUESTS: 2
It was an interesting run for me, I was driving to the hash site with Amanda discussing arrangements for this weeks run when I had to brake to avoid a black royal mercedes and heard a bang into the rear of my car. After exchanging names, addresses and insurance details we proceeded to the hash site.
Hens were busy organising a temporary sign-in register as sign-in board had not arrived.
We were promised a short run with a couple of hills and a great view.
I proceeded up the first hill and thought I had reached the top only to see that it kept on going, I eventually reached the top and as promised the view was great.
We kept walking, following printed paper along a picturesque trail till first check and followed white paper which went off in a trail to the right along a pleasant track. After being informed that only one type of paper had been laid the hens returned to first check. I decided to return back to the start with the majority of hens and had another great view of the Brunei river on the way down.
It did turn out to be a short run for most as no one worked out in which direction we should have headed.
Only the front runners Claire, Carol, Lee and Tango who kept going did not make it out till much later.
At the shout up the hares avoided the hashit for not picking up old paper but Mad Marg's mobile went off so she ended up with it anyway. Survivor and Lee celebrated belated birthdays and Dizzy was presented with a housewarming sailing photo.
We then ate delicious sausages and salads. Thank you Mad Marg and Dizzy.
I would like to thank Readymix for translating and attempting to negotiate with the driver who hit me and claimed it was my fault. Also to the JMs for not awarding me the Hashit when my husband arrived to try and settle the situation, although he did put on a sarong for the shout up.
Legolass presented GM Trailblazer with a souvenir shirt from her hash in Hongkong as she is GM and Ladies Hash reciprocated with a 2000 run shirt.
Run on 21 August - DST
Hares: Never Wrong/Amanda S
Monday, August 13, 2007
RUN NO. 2033
DATE: 7 August 2007
SITE: Spg 370 Jln MuaraHARES: Bini Hutan/Bettina & guest hare Michaela
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN: Naj
GUESTS: Returning hashers Gail & Legolass (Karen Heddeman)
SPECIAL RUNS: Sue Johnson celebrated 350 runs
Lots of ladies back from holidays this week and lovely to see you all looking so brown from your trips to Blighty!
Well we were both late, but of course Dizzy was later than the mad one, so she set of at a roaring pace trying to get to first check, but Lee beat her to it. Tall order when one has legs up to her arm pits and the other stop at her knees, so the higher she lifts her legs the quicker she runs. Generally the shouting had to be very loud as we were accompanied by the tune of rat tat a tat and boom boom from various heavy duty musical machinery.
First check was 15 minutes in, and almost in daylight with the rapidly encroaching bull dozers in sight. The magic roundabout found the on ahead, and then we headed down to the stream, up the other side and onto familiar trails where the wonderer Legolass found the on. Third check was found by Kiwi long legs and then on, and returning back on the in trail.
Bini Hutan, Bettina and Michaela will have a hell of a job to set the next run from the same site as unfortunately 370 is about to become 369. Scenery of jungle is evermore rapidly being exchanged for that of wasteland and concrete jungle.
We had no new members but it was great to welcome back Gail and Legolass. We don’t see enough of you. Dizzy was in seventh heaven when she thought she had got rid of the hash shit to Nicole, who didn't sign out. Unfortunately, Dizzy being Dizzy forgot to bring the hash shit with her, so only managed to get rid of two thirds of it. Tracey was also collared as her phone went off at the shout up. Let’s see if Dizzy remembers it this week! (Ha, it’s at my house so I will)
Delicious Fish and Chips Girls, thank you.
Next week's run:
Bukit Kg Serdang - Opp Spg 762 Jln Kota Batu - on on at Dizzy's. Pls return to on on site and change there, not on the road. Pls do not use Yacht Club carpark or Simpang for the on on.
SITE: Spg 370 Jln MuaraHARES: Bini Hutan/Bettina & guest hare Michaela
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN: Naj
GUESTS: Returning hashers Gail & Legolass (Karen Heddeman)
SPECIAL RUNS: Sue Johnson celebrated 350 runs
Lots of ladies back from holidays this week and lovely to see you all looking so brown from your trips to Blighty!
Well we were both late, but of course Dizzy was later than the mad one, so she set of at a roaring pace trying to get to first check, but Lee beat her to it. Tall order when one has legs up to her arm pits and the other stop at her knees, so the higher she lifts her legs the quicker she runs. Generally the shouting had to be very loud as we were accompanied by the tune of rat tat a tat and boom boom from various heavy duty musical machinery.
First check was 15 minutes in, and almost in daylight with the rapidly encroaching bull dozers in sight. The magic roundabout found the on ahead, and then we headed down to the stream, up the other side and onto familiar trails where the wonderer Legolass found the on. Third check was found by Kiwi long legs and then on, and returning back on the in trail.
Bini Hutan, Bettina and Michaela will have a hell of a job to set the next run from the same site as unfortunately 370 is about to become 369. Scenery of jungle is evermore rapidly being exchanged for that of wasteland and concrete jungle.
We had no new members but it was great to welcome back Gail and Legolass. We don’t see enough of you. Dizzy was in seventh heaven when she thought she had got rid of the hash shit to Nicole, who didn't sign out. Unfortunately, Dizzy being Dizzy forgot to bring the hash shit with her, so only managed to get rid of two thirds of it. Tracey was also collared as her phone went off at the shout up. Let’s see if Dizzy remembers it this week! (Ha, it’s at my house so I will)
Delicious Fish and Chips Girls, thank you.
Next week's run:
Bukit Kg Serdang - Opp Spg 762 Jln Kota Batu - on on at Dizzy's. Pls return to on on site and change there, not on the road. Pls do not use Yacht Club carpark or Simpang for the on on.
Monday, August 06, 2007
RUN 2032
Date: 31 July 2007
Site: Mata - Mata
Hares: Trailblazer / Smurf / Cath C
Front Horn: Claire
Back Horn: Debbie with the support of Alice
For a change, I left work early, thinking that I had plenty of time to get to the hash. Unfortunately, I got stuck in a traffic jam on Jalan Tutong and only arrived on site at 5.45pm, just enough time to go for walk with Naj.
At least, Bini Hutan and Michaela made it, even though one of the hash signs along the road was pointing in the wrong direction!!!
We started, being just a small group, walking for a short while up the pylon track and then turned right and had very good running trails to follow, leading into a great landscape with lush vegetation. We crossed the stream so many times and couldn’t recall in the end whether it was the same stream or various others. It was slippery and very muddy, but what to expect after all that rain.
Eventually we reached first check with the front-runners long gone, as usual.
Continuing our way up and down along the stream and trying to enjoy the great jungle, as much as we could, we soon reached second check and then at some stage later third check.
Further we went along until the last steep hill, which we climbed, supported by a rope, and enjoyed the views from up there over the Mata- Mata area and the new government housing development. Soon after this we reached the on site.
It took a while until everyone got changed, before we started the shout up. A down down was given to the three hares, Trailblazer, Smurf and Cath C. Thank you for the great run and thank you for providing the food afterwards.
We had two new guests, Michaela and Jessica and one returning member, Rosemary, who were given a down down, too.
Dizzy tried her ever best to get rid of the hashit, but had no success.
All members were asked to try and park properly in future, as heavy trucks passed the site and had difficulty driving through. Glamour and Madam Sin did a good job directing the vehicles.
On On
Bini Hutan and Bettina
Next week's run: Spg 370 Jln Muara Kg Sg Tilong
Hares: Bini Hutan/Bettina and guest hare Michaela
Site: Mata - Mata
Hares: Trailblazer / Smurf / Cath C
Front Horn: Claire
Back Horn: Debbie with the support of Alice
For a change, I left work early, thinking that I had plenty of time to get to the hash. Unfortunately, I got stuck in a traffic jam on Jalan Tutong and only arrived on site at 5.45pm, just enough time to go for walk with Naj.
At least, Bini Hutan and Michaela made it, even though one of the hash signs along the road was pointing in the wrong direction!!!
We started, being just a small group, walking for a short while up the pylon track and then turned right and had very good running trails to follow, leading into a great landscape with lush vegetation. We crossed the stream so many times and couldn’t recall in the end whether it was the same stream or various others. It was slippery and very muddy, but what to expect after all that rain.
Eventually we reached first check with the front-runners long gone, as usual.
Continuing our way up and down along the stream and trying to enjoy the great jungle, as much as we could, we soon reached second check and then at some stage later third check.
Further we went along until the last steep hill, which we climbed, supported by a rope, and enjoyed the views from up there over the Mata- Mata area and the new government housing development. Soon after this we reached the on site.
It took a while until everyone got changed, before we started the shout up. A down down was given to the three hares, Trailblazer, Smurf and Cath C. Thank you for the great run and thank you for providing the food afterwards.
We had two new guests, Michaela and Jessica and one returning member, Rosemary, who were given a down down, too.
Dizzy tried her ever best to get rid of the hashit, but had no success.
All members were asked to try and park properly in future, as heavy trucks passed the site and had difficulty driving through. Glamour and Madam Sin did a good job directing the vehicles.
On On
Bini Hutan and Bettina
Next week's run: Spg 370 Jln Muara Kg Sg Tilong
Hares: Bini Hutan/Bettina and guest hare Michaela
RUN 2031
Date: 24 July 2007
Site: Crocodile Beach
Hare Never Wrong
Front Horn: Claire
Back Horn: Trailblazer
After missing the last couple it was nice to be back to do what I hoped would be an easy Beach stroll. Arrived under darkening weather conditions and a small group of us set out down the beach. Ahhh nice easy one.
Down the beach quite a way and the rain started… but only a drizzle so nice and cooling at this stage. Finally reached first check, which was on the other side of what had become a small stream. Claire our ever-faithful front horn waded thigh deep through the water to the pile of paper to hear the calls back on the dry side of “ON PAPER”. Thanks Claire anyway.
Feeling a bit sorry for Claire getting wet we headed inland along a nice path. About 2 minutes down the path the rest of us joined Claire in the wet stakes as the heavens opened up in true Brunei fashion. Trying to follow sodden wet paper proved harder then we thought.
By the time we reached the Coast Road the rain was bucketing, the second check was found and low and behold the paper was strewn everywhere thanks to the running rain!!! So after a while we finally found the trail properly and were back on course. A nice rainy walk back to the carpark, with help on directions from Smurf who we met along the way.
It was a great hash and the rain made it even that more adventurous. On arriving back we were able to quench our thirst with warm drinks. Apparently last week Dizzy arrived with a block of ice and this week arrived with the chilly bins but no ice. And where was Dizzy – gone off for her hash!! BUT NEVER FEAR – a big thanks to Smurf for getting priorities right – the amber refreshments were well and truly nice and cold!!!!
On On to Serasa Yacht Club where ladies all enjoyed hot showers … ahh the luxury!! Then for the shout up - we celebrated Never Wrong’s 150th run that was the week before and Dizzy was shown appreciation from all gathered for the warm drinks by having a nice warm bath in the pool – with a little aid from JM Naj!!
Thanks to all for my birthday song and loved the spring rolls and chips Never Wrong.
Great evening of hash and drinks!!
Scribe: Virgin hare Cath C
Site: Crocodile Beach
Hare Never Wrong
Front Horn: Claire
Back Horn: Trailblazer
After missing the last couple it was nice to be back to do what I hoped would be an easy Beach stroll. Arrived under darkening weather conditions and a small group of us set out down the beach. Ahhh nice easy one.
Down the beach quite a way and the rain started… but only a drizzle so nice and cooling at this stage. Finally reached first check, which was on the other side of what had become a small stream. Claire our ever-faithful front horn waded thigh deep through the water to the pile of paper to hear the calls back on the dry side of “ON PAPER”. Thanks Claire anyway.
Feeling a bit sorry for Claire getting wet we headed inland along a nice path. About 2 minutes down the path the rest of us joined Claire in the wet stakes as the heavens opened up in true Brunei fashion. Trying to follow sodden wet paper proved harder then we thought.
By the time we reached the Coast Road the rain was bucketing, the second check was found and low and behold the paper was strewn everywhere thanks to the running rain!!! So after a while we finally found the trail properly and were back on course. A nice rainy walk back to the carpark, with help on directions from Smurf who we met along the way.
It was a great hash and the rain made it even that more adventurous. On arriving back we were able to quench our thirst with warm drinks. Apparently last week Dizzy arrived with a block of ice and this week arrived with the chilly bins but no ice. And where was Dizzy – gone off for her hash!! BUT NEVER FEAR – a big thanks to Smurf for getting priorities right – the amber refreshments were well and truly nice and cold!!!!
On On to Serasa Yacht Club where ladies all enjoyed hot showers … ahh the luxury!! Then for the shout up - we celebrated Never Wrong’s 150th run that was the week before and Dizzy was shown appreciation from all gathered for the warm drinks by having a nice warm bath in the pool – with a little aid from JM Naj!!
Thanks to all for my birthday song and loved the spring rolls and chips Never Wrong.
Great evening of hash and drinks!!
Scribe: Virgin hare Cath C
RUN 2030
Date: 17 July 2007
Site: Spg 378 Jln Subok, Kg Sg Akar
Hares: Mad Marg/Tango/Alice in Wonderland
Front Horn: Karen P
Back Horn: Dizzy
A small but eager group of hashers gathered at the run site and hoped that wth all the mud around it would not rain and their cars would not be bogged. Dizzy arrived with the ice and it was discovered it was in large block form.
JM Naj then proceeded to take out her aggression on the ice to break it into manageable pieces.
Rosemary Norrish returned for a final hash before heading back to the U.K and praised the scenery in New Zealand.
I headed up the hill to the water tank and turned right into the jungle. It was a scenic run or walk to first check At this point people went off in all directions checking. After about 10 minutes without the on paper discovered, some hashers looked up at the ominous dark clouds and decided to turn back rather than get caught in a downpour.
Eventually Karen P and Jess discovered the on paper. A very tricky back check and I continued winding my way through the jungle. Second check was also a back check but as I was further back by then I do not know who discovered it.
I continued on and only getting my feet wet once at a slippery water crossing, though there were a few most unpleasant hills which were good exercise for my leg muscles. Eventually I found my way back to the trail I came in on and knew I was on my way out.
It was an enjoyable run, not too long or too short and the rain held off long enough for everyone to finish .
At the shout up we celebrated Alice in Wonderland's 200 runs.
Dizzy was awarded the hashit for the problems with the ice even though she was kind enough to volunteer to buy it (The real reason for her hashit was the worst sin for a hasher—for not signing in! ed) and Jess kindly took it with her. True friendship.
Nancy was welcomed back and Ruth celebrated a belated birthday. Thank you hares for the delicious noodles and bruschettas.
Site: Spg 378 Jln Subok, Kg Sg Akar
Hares: Mad Marg/Tango/Alice in Wonderland
Front Horn: Karen P
Back Horn: Dizzy
A small but eager group of hashers gathered at the run site and hoped that wth all the mud around it would not rain and their cars would not be bogged. Dizzy arrived with the ice and it was discovered it was in large block form.
JM Naj then proceeded to take out her aggression on the ice to break it into manageable pieces.
Rosemary Norrish returned for a final hash before heading back to the U.K and praised the scenery in New Zealand.
I headed up the hill to the water tank and turned right into the jungle. It was a scenic run or walk to first check At this point people went off in all directions checking. After about 10 minutes without the on paper discovered, some hashers looked up at the ominous dark clouds and decided to turn back rather than get caught in a downpour.
Eventually Karen P and Jess discovered the on paper. A very tricky back check and I continued winding my way through the jungle. Second check was also a back check but as I was further back by then I do not know who discovered it.
I continued on and only getting my feet wet once at a slippery water crossing, though there were a few most unpleasant hills which were good exercise for my leg muscles. Eventually I found my way back to the trail I came in on and knew I was on my way out.
It was an enjoyable run, not too long or too short and the rain held off long enough for everyone to finish .
At the shout up we celebrated Alice in Wonderland's 200 runs.
Dizzy was awarded the hashit for the problems with the ice even though she was kind enough to volunteer to buy it (The real reason for her hashit was the worst sin for a hasher—for not signing in! ed) and Jess kindly took it with her. True friendship.
Nancy was welcomed back and Ruth celebrated a belated birthday. Thank you hares for the delicious noodles and bruschettas.
RUN 2029
Date: 10 July 2007
Site: #13 Spg 462-80 Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout/Tiga/Debbie
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Alice in Wonderland
Everyone began gathering at the run site, Magic’s house yet again (think she is trying to set a run laying record this year), around 5 o’clock. The usual jostling for car parking as near as was humanly possible to the on site took place, and by 5.15 most of the sprightly Hens were ready for the off.
Mad Marg led the charge as front horn, as we all set off down the road to double back before going off into the jungle and up the first of many hills. So up we went…… and up…….and up, coming out onto a ridge whereupon Trish (our very own WAG) landed at first check. Hens dispersed all over the place in search of the on paper; I thought I would give first time guest, the youthful and keen Anna, her first taste of checking. So down we went, right down to the bottom of the clearing, only to hear the call of ‘On paper’ right back up the hill and down over the other side.
Paper was found and called on by the ever glamorous Cowgirl (who excelled herself at the shout up).
The run continued in a most undulating fashion, second check came and went as we were still trying to play catch up from our disastrous foray the wrong way at first check. I’m assured this was found by ………………. Everyone did start to bunch up a bit, as the hills began to take their toll (where young Magic finds these is a constant source of awe and wonder, as well as sore legs), and we eventually heard the call for third check. As I was almost there, I saw the yellow flash that was Legally Blonde disappearing back down to the right, and sure enough she called the on paper but a few seconds later. We felt a wave of relief as we could see this was the way out, and it was DOWN hill! Back out the way we came in, down the road before doubling back again back to the house, where the usual suspects were waiting to greet us upon our return.
A very sociable group of Hens gathered back at the house for the evening’s entertainment. Naj and Ready Mix very capably conducted a slick, witty shout-up. Magic and virgin Hare Debbie were down-downed for laying a very good run, front and back horns Mad Marg and Alice in Wonderland respectively were thanked, first time guest and erstwhile checker Anna was welcomed, a couple of calls for Hashits were refuted (Debbie for ‘not getting’ how to use a shower and consequently flooding her co-Hare’s bathroom, and Cowgirl for sporting short shorts, Hash t-shirt and…………….her courtroom stils!).—Her defence was that she was dressing to match the celebration occasion and had posed as a New York hooker! - ed. I actually think she deserved a down down! As the evening progressed, fine American fare was served up by the Hares, as was a quiz, which intellectually challenged the intellectually challenged, and as usual the sun went down on the camaraderie and conviviality we Hens are famous for. On on!
Site: #13 Spg 462-80 Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout/Tiga/Debbie
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Alice in Wonderland
Everyone began gathering at the run site, Magic’s house yet again (think she is trying to set a run laying record this year), around 5 o’clock. The usual jostling for car parking as near as was humanly possible to the on site took place, and by 5.15 most of the sprightly Hens were ready for the off.
Mad Marg led the charge as front horn, as we all set off down the road to double back before going off into the jungle and up the first of many hills. So up we went…… and up…….and up, coming out onto a ridge whereupon Trish (our very own WAG) landed at first check. Hens dispersed all over the place in search of the on paper; I thought I would give first time guest, the youthful and keen Anna, her first taste of checking. So down we went, right down to the bottom of the clearing, only to hear the call of ‘On paper’ right back up the hill and down over the other side.
Paper was found and called on by the ever glamorous Cowgirl (who excelled herself at the shout up).
The run continued in a most undulating fashion, second check came and went as we were still trying to play catch up from our disastrous foray the wrong way at first check. I’m assured this was found by ………………. Everyone did start to bunch up a bit, as the hills began to take their toll (where young Magic finds these is a constant source of awe and wonder, as well as sore legs), and we eventually heard the call for third check. As I was almost there, I saw the yellow flash that was Legally Blonde disappearing back down to the right, and sure enough she called the on paper but a few seconds later. We felt a wave of relief as we could see this was the way out, and it was DOWN hill! Back out the way we came in, down the road before doubling back again back to the house, where the usual suspects were waiting to greet us upon our return.
A very sociable group of Hens gathered back at the house for the evening’s entertainment. Naj and Ready Mix very capably conducted a slick, witty shout-up. Magic and virgin Hare Debbie were down-downed for laying a very good run, front and back horns Mad Marg and Alice in Wonderland respectively were thanked, first time guest and erstwhile checker Anna was welcomed, a couple of calls for Hashits were refuted (Debbie for ‘not getting’ how to use a shower and consequently flooding her co-Hare’s bathroom, and Cowgirl for sporting short shorts, Hash t-shirt and…………….her courtroom stils!).—Her defence was that she was dressing to match the celebration occasion and had posed as a New York hooker! - ed. I actually think she deserved a down down! As the evening progressed, fine American fare was served up by the Hares, as was a quiz, which intellectually challenged the intellectually challenged, and as usual the sun went down on the camaraderie and conviviality we Hens are famous for. On on!
RUN 2028
Date: 3rd July Site: Diplo
Hares: Mad Marg, Trish and Trailblazer
Front Horn: Carol Back Horn: Claire
An eclectic gathering of hares, of all shapes, sizes and sexes gathered at our favourite hash spot for the 3rd run of the annual 7 in 7 event. Sunday hosted by the Sundowners, Monday the Tutong hash, Tuesday the ladies turn to host.
A very small gathering of lady hashers turned up to greet our guests but our fellow clubs made up in numbers what we lacked. Under perfect skies the horn sounded and we were off into the jungle on what we thought was a well trodden trail that we knew well.
A quick trot up the path and our first shock as devious hares had laid a trail sharp left down a narrow goat track that I had never seen before. We plunged into a sandy valley and soon 1st check was called that had first runners in a tizz as we spread out in all directions looking for a possible on trail. Those of us on the valley floor were disinclined to back track up that soul destroying path, and hoped that back runners would do the deed up top. As nothing was called through I had by now found a stream bed heading in and up so followed this which led to a couple of small ridges and valleys only to hear the on paper call somewhere above me. No choice but to forge on up a well cut path through asparagus looking ferns, this path I recognized as having only ever been down it before and steep it was going down,, never mind having to pant up it and the run just begun. Now we were back on the old familiar trail along the top ridge but the hares were not finished with us yet, 2nd check was a back check into yet more unfamiliar terrain and seldom used paths along side a stream. 2nd check was found by a gumbooted Tutong hasher and 3rd check was a communal effort lead by our own zippy Carol and a Men’s hasher trying to confuse the trail.
Shout Up proceeded, and we had the pleasure of welcoming 5 “well endowed” ladies from another hash. Down downs were given to GMs and JMs from other hashes, as well as a “Happy Hasher” from the Labi Rd hash. No hashits were awarded, the 5 ladies insisted on being “ladies first” when the food was served. And so we all settled down under beautiful clear skies for another evening in the Brunei jungle.
A good run, enjoyed by all, and worthy of any runs laid this week. Well done hares !!
On On
Hares: Mad Marg, Trish and Trailblazer
Front Horn: Carol Back Horn: Claire
An eclectic gathering of hares, of all shapes, sizes and sexes gathered at our favourite hash spot for the 3rd run of the annual 7 in 7 event. Sunday hosted by the Sundowners, Monday the Tutong hash, Tuesday the ladies turn to host.
A very small gathering of lady hashers turned up to greet our guests but our fellow clubs made up in numbers what we lacked. Under perfect skies the horn sounded and we were off into the jungle on what we thought was a well trodden trail that we knew well.
A quick trot up the path and our first shock as devious hares had laid a trail sharp left down a narrow goat track that I had never seen before. We plunged into a sandy valley and soon 1st check was called that had first runners in a tizz as we spread out in all directions looking for a possible on trail. Those of us on the valley floor were disinclined to back track up that soul destroying path, and hoped that back runners would do the deed up top. As nothing was called through I had by now found a stream bed heading in and up so followed this which led to a couple of small ridges and valleys only to hear the on paper call somewhere above me. No choice but to forge on up a well cut path through asparagus looking ferns, this path I recognized as having only ever been down it before and steep it was going down,, never mind having to pant up it and the run just begun. Now we were back on the old familiar trail along the top ridge but the hares were not finished with us yet, 2nd check was a back check into yet more unfamiliar terrain and seldom used paths along side a stream. 2nd check was found by a gumbooted Tutong hasher and 3rd check was a communal effort lead by our own zippy Carol and a Men’s hasher trying to confuse the trail.
Shout Up proceeded, and we had the pleasure of welcoming 5 “well endowed” ladies from another hash. Down downs were given to GMs and JMs from other hashes, as well as a “Happy Hasher” from the Labi Rd hash. No hashits were awarded, the 5 ladies insisted on being “ladies first” when the food was served. And so we all settled down under beautiful clear skies for another evening in the Brunei jungle.
A good run, enjoyed by all, and worthy of any runs laid this week. Well done hares !!
On On
RUN 2027
Date: 26 June 2007
Site: Spg 702 Kota Batu
Hares: Sarong & Trailblazer
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Claire
When I arrived at the hash site it was a nice change to see a huge big car park to park and no mud around! We were privileged to be able to use these premises while they are building a rather large abode. (albeit a concrete jungle)
There was a good gathering of hashers tonight and ready to head off once the horn went at 5.15. We passed the house on the right and headed up the first rock climb and up in to the jungle. It was a steady climb up, up , up, up, the hill before we got to the ridge were Veronica Lai was resting waiting for Glamour to return from a longer stroll in the jungle and then they both headed back to the hash site.
It was a long way to first check Carol and Running Bare were first ones to get to the check. It didn't take too long before I found the paper and called the on.
The second check was called in a short space of time by Sarah B, the paper was laid through. It was good calling from the front of the pack. We continued winding our way through the jungle before descending down the steep valley to the waterfall, avoiding the thorns and vines on the way. I think Running Bare called third check thought, then off we went once again another steady climb up, up, up the next hill.
We met up with Keira who had come in on the out trail, it wasn't to long before we were now back on the trail we came in on ( commonly known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the last descending hill and back to the hash site.. Sarong had made a nice amber liquid and handed around curry puffs while we waited for a couple of hens to finish the run. Thanks for a nice run ladies.
At the shout up we celebrated Sarong’s 50th Birthday who also put the food on from Le’ Taj restaurant. Smurf and Trailblazer got the hashit for talking during the shout up. - Much to the relief of Veronica L who had only got the hashit for one week.—The chook had not had time to grow any feathers…… on on
True to the words regarding the run many hens sighted the great rock formation, mushrooms, moss and even a few giant pitcher plants and the water fall although some hashers even swung on the rope which was not intended. Many commented on the run being the best one they had been on.
Site: Spg 702 Kota Batu
Hares: Sarong & Trailblazer
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Claire
When I arrived at the hash site it was a nice change to see a huge big car park to park and no mud around! We were privileged to be able to use these premises while they are building a rather large abode. (albeit a concrete jungle)
There was a good gathering of hashers tonight and ready to head off once the horn went at 5.15. We passed the house on the right and headed up the first rock climb and up in to the jungle. It was a steady climb up, up , up, up, the hill before we got to the ridge were Veronica Lai was resting waiting for Glamour to return from a longer stroll in the jungle and then they both headed back to the hash site.
It was a long way to first check Carol and Running Bare were first ones to get to the check. It didn't take too long before I found the paper and called the on.
The second check was called in a short space of time by Sarah B, the paper was laid through. It was good calling from the front of the pack. We continued winding our way through the jungle before descending down the steep valley to the waterfall, avoiding the thorns and vines on the way. I think Running Bare called third check thought, then off we went once again another steady climb up, up, up the next hill.
We met up with Keira who had come in on the out trail, it wasn't to long before we were now back on the trail we came in on ( commonly known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the last descending hill and back to the hash site.. Sarong had made a nice amber liquid and handed around curry puffs while we waited for a couple of hens to finish the run. Thanks for a nice run ladies.
At the shout up we celebrated Sarong’s 50th Birthday who also put the food on from Le’ Taj restaurant. Smurf and Trailblazer got the hashit for talking during the shout up. - Much to the relief of Veronica L who had only got the hashit for one week.—The chook had not had time to grow any feathers…… on on
True to the words regarding the run many hens sighted the great rock formation, mushrooms, moss and even a few giant pitcher plants and the water fall although some hashers even swung on the rope which was not intended. Many commented on the run being the best one they had been on.
RUN 2026
Date: 19 June 2007
Site: Rimba Exec Housing
Hares: Ah Struth/Keira/Karen Mc
On arrival at Rimba, we found the tent at a different spot with hens making sure cars were parked at the right side of the road so as not to inhibit the few cars that seemed to come thru every now and then. We always expected the run at Rimba to be pretty easy and some even thought the toy boys might make an appearance. Alas, Smurf was away in “chilly” Scotland and Madam Sin did not have company to scour the estate.
Front horn was taken up by Carol as we headed down past the usual in with the pack hoping it would not be too swampy although the rain had eased after Monday’s downpour.
The first “hill” was bearable and a good warm up for the rest of the run. We found ourselves in some trippy swamp area but was soon in pretty trails. We were kept away from the “estate” and 1st check was found by Sarah B (it is becoming a habit—come on girls, you can do better than this…..). A good pace was kept by the coup.
Lots of slippery downs with a few of squeals every now and then as some of these were encountered. 2nd check I believe was found by Running Bare.
Back horn Mad Marg did an excellent job rounding up Veronica and Glamour who had gone all the way round—Well done.
The hares had provided assorted spring rolls—thank you.
Site: Rimba Exec Housing
Hares: Ah Struth/Keira/Karen Mc
On arrival at Rimba, we found the tent at a different spot with hens making sure cars were parked at the right side of the road so as not to inhibit the few cars that seemed to come thru every now and then. We always expected the run at Rimba to be pretty easy and some even thought the toy boys might make an appearance. Alas, Smurf was away in “chilly” Scotland and Madam Sin did not have company to scour the estate.
Front horn was taken up by Carol as we headed down past the usual in with the pack hoping it would not be too swampy although the rain had eased after Monday’s downpour.
The first “hill” was bearable and a good warm up for the rest of the run. We found ourselves in some trippy swamp area but was soon in pretty trails. We were kept away from the “estate” and 1st check was found by Sarah B (it is becoming a habit—come on girls, you can do better than this…..). A good pace was kept by the coup.
Lots of slippery downs with a few of squeals every now and then as some of these were encountered. 2nd check I believe was found by Running Bare.
Back horn Mad Marg did an excellent job rounding up Veronica and Glamour who had gone all the way round—Well done.
The hares had provided assorted spring rolls—thank you.
run 2025
Date: 12 June 2007
Site: Spg 370 Jln Muara
Hares: Sarah C/Madam Sin
Front Horn: Magic Roundabout (how did I know? I found her calling on first check and yours truly found the on for 1st check!)
Back Horn: Alice in wonderland (who did a sterling job)
I always look forward to a hash at Simpang 370, a chance to get into the jungle on a well worn and pretty track before too much more of it disappears. Just as most were leaving home for the hash a persistent shower seemed to arrive over the area, as a result a light rain began and remained for the hour that is lady's hash, the rain seemed to cool us off and reminded me of the South African saying " a monkey's wedding' which is said when we have rain and sunshine at the same time. In saying that as we entered the jungle due to the dense coverage of the canopy it seemed as if someone had dimmed the light and reminded me to bring a torch next hash, mental note!
Once again the checks proved valuable to the back runners as we had a chance to catch up to the front ladies. The run provided a great cardio workout with lots of climbing up the hills and a little climbing down to catch our breath.
We arrived back to Sarah's house to a tent which came in very handy due to the slightly increasing precipitation - although, after running in the rain for most of the run and the sweat on our bodies we really did not care or notice too much. Naj welcomed the runners back and dressed up as the Queen with a pretty ensemble, a tiara and all! Including a belly dancing wrap ?? for a modern twist to help the Australian's celebrate the Queens Birthday Long Weekend, which the English celebrate on a different day, poor Elizabeth seems to have many birthdays each year. Naj seemed much relieved to find that she could finally get rid of the hashit and Gordon and Amanda Sparrow were called upon for not signing in. (see Hashit column for real reason— ed) They sat huddled and quivering together on a chair as they were drowned in refreshing cool bucket of water that only needed a squirt of hair shampoo to make it a truly enjoyable experience. I always love a bit of controversy and it raised its head as Maureen Shaw's phone rang a tuneful song as the shout up began. There were many calls for the Hashit for Maureen and her sponsor. Their defence was that Maureen is not really a member and therefore immune to the hashit. Hmmm! This little item will have to be sorted - perhaps after the 3 introductory runs (4th run), anyone is then entitled to the hashit and it is up to the sponsor to explain all this during the 3 introductory runs. Many thanks to the Hares for a lovely run and some yummy curry puffs to warm us up and fill our bellies.
Ruth Keira and Karen
(Thanks Sarah as usual for letting us use your house for the shout-up—ed)
Site: Spg 370 Jln Muara
Hares: Sarah C/Madam Sin
Front Horn: Magic Roundabout (how did I know? I found her calling on first check and yours truly found the on for 1st check!)
Back Horn: Alice in wonderland (who did a sterling job)
I always look forward to a hash at Simpang 370, a chance to get into the jungle on a well worn and pretty track before too much more of it disappears. Just as most were leaving home for the hash a persistent shower seemed to arrive over the area, as a result a light rain began and remained for the hour that is lady's hash, the rain seemed to cool us off and reminded me of the South African saying " a monkey's wedding' which is said when we have rain and sunshine at the same time. In saying that as we entered the jungle due to the dense coverage of the canopy it seemed as if someone had dimmed the light and reminded me to bring a torch next hash, mental note!
Once again the checks proved valuable to the back runners as we had a chance to catch up to the front ladies. The run provided a great cardio workout with lots of climbing up the hills and a little climbing down to catch our breath.
We arrived back to Sarah's house to a tent which came in very handy due to the slightly increasing precipitation - although, after running in the rain for most of the run and the sweat on our bodies we really did not care or notice too much. Naj welcomed the runners back and dressed up as the Queen with a pretty ensemble, a tiara and all! Including a belly dancing wrap ?? for a modern twist to help the Australian's celebrate the Queens Birthday Long Weekend, which the English celebrate on a different day, poor Elizabeth seems to have many birthdays each year. Naj seemed much relieved to find that she could finally get rid of the hashit and Gordon and Amanda Sparrow were called upon for not signing in. (see Hashit column for real reason— ed) They sat huddled and quivering together on a chair as they were drowned in refreshing cool bucket of water that only needed a squirt of hair shampoo to make it a truly enjoyable experience. I always love a bit of controversy and it raised its head as Maureen Shaw's phone rang a tuneful song as the shout up began. There were many calls for the Hashit for Maureen and her sponsor. Their defence was that Maureen is not really a member and therefore immune to the hashit. Hmmm! This little item will have to be sorted - perhaps after the 3 introductory runs (4th run), anyone is then entitled to the hashit and it is up to the sponsor to explain all this during the 3 introductory runs. Many thanks to the Hares for a lovely run and some yummy curry puffs to warm us up and fill our bellies.
Ruth Keira and Karen
(Thanks Sarah as usual for letting us use your house for the shout-up—ed)
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