DATE: 19 August 2008
SITE: Rimba
HARES: Ah Struth/Never Wrong/Nancy
FRONT HORN: Naj
BACK HORN: Sarah Hill
HENS: 32 CHICKS: 3
It’s been a while since I have done a hash run at Rimba. The run started off on the road testing everyone’s stamina after the long holiday break. We headed right into the jungle following a well defined trail all the way to first check. The first two checks were found quite quickly, both by Magic Roundabout. The route was quite familiar. I'm sure we had been on this track before but in reverse. By the time I got to third check it had been called though so I'm not sure who found it. We then continued on trail thought the jungle until we got to the out skirts of the derelict houses which lead us on a newly cut track thought the long thick grass behind the abandoned houses we knew we were nearly out.
But there was one thing different this time - no Toy Boys!!
I have missed the runs where they were present, dressed in their gorgeous attire. Maybe next time I will get lucky!
At the shout up one new guest was introduced – Sarah from UK
Congratulations to Jan Murphy in completing 100 runs.
The Hashit went to three willing takers: Carol JM, Legally Blonde & Cath.
Thanks also to the Hares for the delicious food.
NEXT RUN: Salambigar Link
HARES: Mad Marg/Naj
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
RUN NO. 2086
Date: 12 August 2008
Site: Lugu
Hens: 25 Chicks: 5
Hares: Peewee/Kathy K / Trailblazer
Front Horn: JM Carol Back Horn: Mad Marg.
After a few false starts and driving along strange roads and following people who didn't seem like Hashers, we finally found our way to the start of tonight's run - the signs seemed in hiding!! Were there 4 or 5 or 6 signs?? I was confused already!!
We were all gathered under the tent waiting and reading the Words to get the low down on tonight's run, smaller in number due to school holidays but full of enthusiasm and keen to go!!. JM Carol told us to follow the pretty pink paper and just after 5-15pm the horn tooted and off we all dashed.
After 4 weeks away and very little exercise,(unless you count hugging the heater and pressing the remote control as exercise) I started off slowly and ambled along talking.
All too quickly there was the first hill to climb and it went up and up and up!! My legs felt like lead already!! but the temperature was pleasant and the scenery was lovely and when we stopped to catch our breath, the views were incredible - the tracks were mainly dry and we went up and down and up and down a few times, we ran over a couple of small streams with just enough water in them to wet our feet slightly and we climbed over a few huge drains and for quite awhile we did follow the road once we got out of the jungle - the cars sounded so close!! There was a small amount of sticky mud near the end to trek through which felt like an extra 5 kilos on our feet and one last hill to climb but after an hour or so, we found our way out- who found the checks is a mystery to me as I was so far behind the front runners though I did see JM Carol flash past me a couple of times at one stage looking for the checks and clutching pink paper in her hand and later on I could hear Naj calling out On Paper after another check but it seemed like miles away. We finally popped back out on the roadway and walked the last hundred metres to the tent for a welcome drink!!.
Thanks to the Hares for setting a great run also.
At the shout up, JM Carol introduced 3 guests - 2 newcomers and 1 visiting Hasher from Stamford in Brisbane who brought greetings to us from her fellow hashers, namely Schnapps (Doris Ellis) and Stubby (Jo Ellis)!! There were calls for the Hashit and we managed to collar 4 victims this time!!!.
Sarah Hill didn't sign in, Trailblazer was caught using her mobile though she swore that it was on Silent Mode, Alice in Wonderland left behind the sign in board last week and it was found by Naj, and Mad Marg didn't sign in her guest. As we were short of ice, we threw a couple of bottles of water over their feet so they were not too drenched!!
Announcements were made - Jan Murphy's car is still for sale, Dizzy has a Sportage 4WD to sell also (see Mad Marg for more info), there is a group called Orient Express playing at Serasa on Thursday, we sang Happy Birthday to Mad Marg, Naj had an announcement but couldn't remember what it was, Ah Struth reminded the word scribes to get their messages to her in plenty of time, we signed a card to express our condolences to Heather Lieshout and then we all enjoyed a delicious supper provided by the Hares - thanks Hares.
As it got darker, the fireflies came out and it was like a mini Beijing Olympics with our own display of the beautiful colours seen as they buzzed around us. Too soon though, the mossies started to have their own supper and dine on us so we "Offed" them but eventually we packed up and left after another great adventure on the Hash.
NEXT RUN: Rimba
HARES: Ah Struth/Nancy/Never Wrong
Site: Lugu
Hens: 25 Chicks: 5
Hares: Peewee/Kathy K / Trailblazer
Front Horn: JM Carol Back Horn: Mad Marg.
After a few false starts and driving along strange roads and following people who didn't seem like Hashers, we finally found our way to the start of tonight's run - the signs seemed in hiding!! Were there 4 or 5 or 6 signs?? I was confused already!!
We were all gathered under the tent waiting and reading the Words to get the low down on tonight's run, smaller in number due to school holidays but full of enthusiasm and keen to go!!. JM Carol told us to follow the pretty pink paper and just after 5-15pm the horn tooted and off we all dashed.
After 4 weeks away and very little exercise,(unless you count hugging the heater and pressing the remote control as exercise) I started off slowly and ambled along talking.
All too quickly there was the first hill to climb and it went up and up and up!! My legs felt like lead already!! but the temperature was pleasant and the scenery was lovely and when we stopped to catch our breath, the views were incredible - the tracks were mainly dry and we went up and down and up and down a few times, we ran over a couple of small streams with just enough water in them to wet our feet slightly and we climbed over a few huge drains and for quite awhile we did follow the road once we got out of the jungle - the cars sounded so close!! There was a small amount of sticky mud near the end to trek through which felt like an extra 5 kilos on our feet and one last hill to climb but after an hour or so, we found our way out- who found the checks is a mystery to me as I was so far behind the front runners though I did see JM Carol flash past me a couple of times at one stage looking for the checks and clutching pink paper in her hand and later on I could hear Naj calling out On Paper after another check but it seemed like miles away. We finally popped back out on the roadway and walked the last hundred metres to the tent for a welcome drink!!.
Thanks to the Hares for setting a great run also.
At the shout up, JM Carol introduced 3 guests - 2 newcomers and 1 visiting Hasher from Stamford in Brisbane who brought greetings to us from her fellow hashers, namely Schnapps (Doris Ellis) and Stubby (Jo Ellis)!! There were calls for the Hashit and we managed to collar 4 victims this time!!!.
Sarah Hill didn't sign in, Trailblazer was caught using her mobile though she swore that it was on Silent Mode, Alice in Wonderland left behind the sign in board last week and it was found by Naj, and Mad Marg didn't sign in her guest. As we were short of ice, we threw a couple of bottles of water over their feet so they were not too drenched!!
Announcements were made - Jan Murphy's car is still for sale, Dizzy has a Sportage 4WD to sell also (see Mad Marg for more info), there is a group called Orient Express playing at Serasa on Thursday, we sang Happy Birthday to Mad Marg, Naj had an announcement but couldn't remember what it was, Ah Struth reminded the word scribes to get their messages to her in plenty of time, we signed a card to express our condolences to Heather Lieshout and then we all enjoyed a delicious supper provided by the Hares - thanks Hares.
As it got darker, the fireflies came out and it was like a mini Beijing Olympics with our own display of the beautiful colours seen as they buzzed around us. Too soon though, the mossies started to have their own supper and dine on us so we "Offed" them but eventually we packed up and left after another great adventure on the Hash.
NEXT RUN: Rimba
HARES: Ah Struth/Nancy/Never Wrong
Monday, August 11, 2008
RUN NO. 2085
Date: 5 August 2008
Run No: 2085
Site: Salziela gardens Spg 38-96 Kg Bunut Kanan
Hens: 25 Chicks: 3
Hares - Legally Blond and Madmarg
Front Horn - Kathie K Back Horn - Naj
This was a short but perfectly formed hash in every way! The number of hens was small and cosy due to the summer break and the hash iself was a trifle short but perfect with good runs, uphills, a bit of water, beautiful jungle and 2 good checks! We followed the road left out of Salziela Gardens and turned sharp right over the large storm dran and off into the jungle. The vegetation was lush and followed a series of undulating features where the pack started to space themselves out.
The first check was found by Pee Wee, across a small rivulete and up a steep ridge. Carol, checking in the other direction, did a stirling job of running like a mad thing in the wrong direction and had a huge distance to make up - but caught up in her usual happy fashion. After a few more good runs up several more steep hills and down into a small gully, the second check was called. Gill who is a new member of the hash did a grand job in assisting with the checking but it was found by Mandy, again on a steep ridge over a small stream, this time on the back check. From then on, it was a pleasant run, up onto a wide ridge with lovely views following pylons and down to some houses and intregued workmen!
We were all expecting that third check but all too soon we had hit the road and were back to the Gardens. Mandy had war wound in the form of blood and thorns and Gill nursed her torn calf. We all agreed as we sipped our G&Ts that is had been a perfect little hash - just the right time for sundowners by the pool - thank you to the Hares for a great Run!
It was Carol's first shout-up as JM and did a great job. Great Samosas and cake followed. Thank you Alice for the food in celebration of her 250th run. The pleasant evening wiled away in a lovely poolside setting.
NEXT RUN: Lugu, Coastal Highway - KM 84.7
HARES: PeeWee/Trailblazer/Kathie K
Run No: 2085
Site: Salziela gardens Spg 38-96 Kg Bunut Kanan
Hens: 25 Chicks: 3
Hares - Legally Blond and Madmarg
Front Horn - Kathie K Back Horn - Naj
This was a short but perfectly formed hash in every way! The number of hens was small and cosy due to the summer break and the hash iself was a trifle short but perfect with good runs, uphills, a bit of water, beautiful jungle and 2 good checks! We followed the road left out of Salziela Gardens and turned sharp right over the large storm dran and off into the jungle. The vegetation was lush and followed a series of undulating features where the pack started to space themselves out.
The first check was found by Pee Wee, across a small rivulete and up a steep ridge. Carol, checking in the other direction, did a stirling job of running like a mad thing in the wrong direction and had a huge distance to make up - but caught up in her usual happy fashion. After a few more good runs up several more steep hills and down into a small gully, the second check was called. Gill who is a new member of the hash did a grand job in assisting with the checking but it was found by Mandy, again on a steep ridge over a small stream, this time on the back check. From then on, it was a pleasant run, up onto a wide ridge with lovely views following pylons and down to some houses and intregued workmen!
We were all expecting that third check but all too soon we had hit the road and were back to the Gardens. Mandy had war wound in the form of blood and thorns and Gill nursed her torn calf. We all agreed as we sipped our G&Ts that is had been a perfect little hash - just the right time for sundowners by the pool - thank you to the Hares for a great Run!
It was Carol's first shout-up as JM and did a great job. Great Samosas and cake followed. Thank you Alice for the food in celebration of her 250th run. The pleasant evening wiled away in a lovely poolside setting.
NEXT RUN: Lugu, Coastal Highway - KM 84.7
HARES: PeeWee/Trailblazer/Kathie K
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
RUN NO. 2084
DATE: 29 July 2008
SITE: Jalan Dadap
HARES: Jane/Julia
FRONT HORN: Magic Roundabout BACK HORN: Naj
HENS: 25 CHICKS: 3
There was a small gathering of hens tonight due to the school holidays. It was a beautiful evening and everyone seemed in high spirits and ready to go, waiting for that familiar blast of the horn. Off we headed in to the jungle following Magic roundabout, the beginning bit was very muddy, a good introduction to hashing for my first time guest.
It wasn't long before we got back onto a good running trail to the waterfall, where we went off to the right and followed a new trail crisscrossing a few streams until we were nearly at first check and heard “Checking from here”. It didn't seem too long before on on was called and away we went up a nice steep hill and then up and over a few smaller hills before getting back on a familiar trail. Third week guest Gillian found first check Great Job!
Sue found second and third check, Well done Old Timer. We had one more stream crossing then shortly after that we were out. My visitor enjoyed the lovely trail through the jungle.
It was a great run/walk.
The shout up was back at Julia's place. The hashit went to Maria for constantly arriving at the Hash with un unidentified MALE & Ready Mix - GM for forgetting to introduce our guest, OOPS! Yummy food was kindly served by Jane & Julia so thanks girls for another pleasant evening.
On On!!!
NEXT RUN: Tanjung Bunot Kanan
HARES: Legally Blonde/Mad Marg
SITE: Jalan Dadap
HARES: Jane/Julia
FRONT HORN: Magic Roundabout BACK HORN: Naj
HENS: 25 CHICKS: 3
There was a small gathering of hens tonight due to the school holidays. It was a beautiful evening and everyone seemed in high spirits and ready to go, waiting for that familiar blast of the horn. Off we headed in to the jungle following Magic roundabout, the beginning bit was very muddy, a good introduction to hashing for my first time guest.
It wasn't long before we got back onto a good running trail to the waterfall, where we went off to the right and followed a new trail crisscrossing a few streams until we were nearly at first check and heard “Checking from here”. It didn't seem too long before on on was called and away we went up a nice steep hill and then up and over a few smaller hills before getting back on a familiar trail. Third week guest Gillian found first check Great Job!
Sue found second and third check, Well done Old Timer. We had one more stream crossing then shortly after that we were out. My visitor enjoyed the lovely trail through the jungle.
It was a great run/walk.
The shout up was back at Julia's place. The hashit went to Maria for constantly arriving at the Hash with un unidentified MALE & Ready Mix - GM for forgetting to introduce our guest, OOPS! Yummy food was kindly served by Jane & Julia so thanks girls for another pleasant evening.
On On!!!
NEXT RUN: Tanjung Bunot Kanan
HARES: Legally Blonde/Mad Marg
Monday, July 28, 2008
RUN NO. 2083
DATE: 22 July 2008
HARES: Linda/Jess
FRONT HORN: Keren
BACK HORN: Naj
HENS: 27
CHICKS: 7
I had never been to Crocodile Beach before and I was pleasantly surprised, it must be one of the nicer beaches in Brunei. We started our run with a nice stroll down the beach, through some water and then we found the first check. Now I don't normally go off to find checks (mainly because I usually walk the hash rather then run), but today I thought I'd give it a go. That was until someone said, 'we're not supposed to check here because there is an unexploded bomb somewhere'!!!!! Now a hash can sometimes be a little dangerous; walking over logs and tripping over roots, but I draw the line at unexploded bombs!! Anyhow while I was mulling over the prospect of being blown to smithereens someone found the 'on paper' and off we went. We ran along a track surrounded by a few trees but I kept loosing the paper (I think the wind must have blown a few pieces away). Once I'd found the paper I could hear 'checking from here' being called ahead. By time I had got there Jill had managed to find the 'on paper' and off we went back onto the beach.
Once we got back onto the beach, we started to get a little confused because we were not sure whether we should go back the way had run down the beach or if we had missed some paper somewhere. In the end we came to the conclusion that we had to go back the way we came. So we waded through the water and strolled back to the tent.
Shortly after we arrived back at tent the Casbah Caravan turned up. I had to leave straight away to get to a meal but my sources tell me from friends who stayed on that the Casbah served delicious Red Snapper in batter with fresh French Fries.
As I drove down to the empire I suddenly realised that I had only picked up two hash signs for next week and that there must be another one still under the tent.....doh! I knew I needed to contact someone but I didn't have the mobile number for anyone on the hash. So I got out the WORDS and started randomly texting people. However it turns out that half the numbers listed on the words don't exist because I got message sending failed. Thankfully Jenny (who wasn't even on the hash) kindly forwarded on my message and Ruth texted me to say that someone had collected it.
Thank you Linda and Jess setting the hash on the beautiful Crococile Beach and thanks for picking up the hash sign for me and for the delicious Fish & Chips.
NEXT RUN: Jalan Dadap
HARES: Jane/Julia
HARES: Linda/Jess
FRONT HORN: Keren
BACK HORN: Naj
HENS: 27
CHICKS: 7
I had never been to Crocodile Beach before and I was pleasantly surprised, it must be one of the nicer beaches in Brunei. We started our run with a nice stroll down the beach, through some water and then we found the first check. Now I don't normally go off to find checks (mainly because I usually walk the hash rather then run), but today I thought I'd give it a go. That was until someone said, 'we're not supposed to check here because there is an unexploded bomb somewhere'!!!!! Now a hash can sometimes be a little dangerous; walking over logs and tripping over roots, but I draw the line at unexploded bombs!! Anyhow while I was mulling over the prospect of being blown to smithereens someone found the 'on paper' and off we went. We ran along a track surrounded by a few trees but I kept loosing the paper (I think the wind must have blown a few pieces away). Once I'd found the paper I could hear 'checking from here' being called ahead. By time I had got there Jill had managed to find the 'on paper' and off we went back onto the beach.
Once we got back onto the beach, we started to get a little confused because we were not sure whether we should go back the way had run down the beach or if we had missed some paper somewhere. In the end we came to the conclusion that we had to go back the way we came. So we waded through the water and strolled back to the tent.
Shortly after we arrived back at tent the Casbah Caravan turned up. I had to leave straight away to get to a meal but my sources tell me from friends who stayed on that the Casbah served delicious Red Snapper in batter with fresh French Fries.
As I drove down to the empire I suddenly realised that I had only picked up two hash signs for next week and that there must be another one still under the tent.....doh! I knew I needed to contact someone but I didn't have the mobile number for anyone on the hash. So I got out the WORDS and started randomly texting people. However it turns out that half the numbers listed on the words don't exist because I got message sending failed. Thankfully Jenny (who wasn't even on the hash) kindly forwarded on my message and Ruth texted me to say that someone had collected it.
Thank you Linda and Jess setting the hash on the beautiful Crococile Beach and thanks for picking up the hash sign for me and for the delicious Fish & Chips.
NEXT RUN: Jalan Dadap
HARES: Jane/Julia
Monday, July 21, 2008
RUN NO. 2082
DATE: 15 JULY 2008
HARES: Trailblazer/Cheryl/Glamour/Veronica L
SITE: Lucky Gardens
HENS: 30 CHICKS: 6
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg BACK HORN: Naj
Pre-run whilst everyone was still arriving, parking (on the opposite side of the road on which we drive, so we had to turn around and head to on-coming traffic, which luckily there was very little), signing in and reading the Words (which contained some interesting ideas about bears being lured onto the run by honey previously laid, porcupine quills - so we may have been lucky and seen one, which we weren’t lucky enough to have seen - and spotting monkeys, which we also didn’t see) there was an announcement that at the beginning of the run there was a snake. But not just any snake a viper.
So at 5.15 the horn sounded and we all (well, some of us) went gallivanting off into the jungle at speed, wary of the snake, but failed to see, and found out later at the shout up that it had moved else where. We followed the lake for a short time before heading away from it, up and up.
Beautiful and interesting flora and fauna could be seen along the entire run. The Words had said that there were two runs – a short and a regular. The regular was like all jungle here; captivating, and of course smothering with humidity.
Linda found first check, for the first time, well done!
And on we went, continuing up and down and along. The lovely and refreshing thing about Lucky Garden is that it isn’t entirely hills; it has its flat bits for people to catch their breath without having to stop. Parts were trippy and slippy (because of the massive thundering, torrential storm on Sunday night).
Emerging from the jungle, not where we usually exit, we crossed the sandy abyss and headed back to cold 100 plus, cold water and cold beer and the shout up. Cooling down and chatting amongst ourselves about the “sneaky”, yet, all-in-all great run.
Before long Smurf was up thanking the hares and introducing the one guest Cathy (who was going on a walk and found the hash so decided to join the run). Linda was congratulated on finding the first check for the first time and was awarded with a beer. There were calls for announcements, surprisingly there were few, and calls for hashit. The new hashit holder I feel was a little bit unfair as it wasn’t her fault her family decided they too didn’t want to miss out on the fun! So she had to sit on ice and was given the ultimatum of drinking the water or wearing it. She decided to down half of it and then pour the remainder on her feet, well taken. Considering the hashit was awarded on a hash offence (No men allowed!! )
Once all that was over the food was served, it was delicious, and a truly varied array. Glamour and Veronica had prepared papadams and aubergine (for which everyone was asking the recipe for), a dahl, a chicken curry, and green salad.
Thank you for a really great run!
NEXT RUN: Crocodile Beach/Pantai Meraggang
HARES: Jessica and Linda
HARES: Trailblazer/Cheryl/Glamour/Veronica L
SITE: Lucky Gardens
HENS: 30 CHICKS: 6
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg BACK HORN: Naj
Pre-run whilst everyone was still arriving, parking (on the opposite side of the road on which we drive, so we had to turn around and head to on-coming traffic, which luckily there was very little), signing in and reading the Words (which contained some interesting ideas about bears being lured onto the run by honey previously laid, porcupine quills - so we may have been lucky and seen one, which we weren’t lucky enough to have seen - and spotting monkeys, which we also didn’t see) there was an announcement that at the beginning of the run there was a snake. But not just any snake a viper.
So at 5.15 the horn sounded and we all (well, some of us) went gallivanting off into the jungle at speed, wary of the snake, but failed to see, and found out later at the shout up that it had moved else where. We followed the lake for a short time before heading away from it, up and up.
Beautiful and interesting flora and fauna could be seen along the entire run. The Words had said that there were two runs – a short and a regular. The regular was like all jungle here; captivating, and of course smothering with humidity.
Linda found first check, for the first time, well done!
And on we went, continuing up and down and along. The lovely and refreshing thing about Lucky Garden is that it isn’t entirely hills; it has its flat bits for people to catch their breath without having to stop. Parts were trippy and slippy (because of the massive thundering, torrential storm on Sunday night).
Emerging from the jungle, not where we usually exit, we crossed the sandy abyss and headed back to cold 100 plus, cold water and cold beer and the shout up. Cooling down and chatting amongst ourselves about the “sneaky”, yet, all-in-all great run.
Before long Smurf was up thanking the hares and introducing the one guest Cathy (who was going on a walk and found the hash so decided to join the run). Linda was congratulated on finding the first check for the first time and was awarded with a beer. There were calls for announcements, surprisingly there were few, and calls for hashit. The new hashit holder I feel was a little bit unfair as it wasn’t her fault her family decided they too didn’t want to miss out on the fun! So she had to sit on ice and was given the ultimatum of drinking the water or wearing it. She decided to down half of it and then pour the remainder on her feet, well taken. Considering the hashit was awarded on a hash offence (No men allowed!! )
Once all that was over the food was served, it was delicious, and a truly varied array. Glamour and Veronica had prepared papadams and aubergine (for which everyone was asking the recipe for), a dahl, a chicken curry, and green salad.
Thank you for a really great run!
NEXT RUN: Crocodile Beach/Pantai Meraggang
HARES: Jessica and Linda
Sunday, July 13, 2008
RUN NO. 2081
DATE: 8th July
SITE: Morely Movers
HARES: MAGIC & JAN
HENS: 33 CHICKS: 5
Why is it I always get stuck behind someone traveling at 20kph on Jalan Muara? I left the house in plenty of time, tootling nicely, then here he comes pulling out right in front of me and then proceeds at a leisurely pace! Don’t these people know there is a Hash to go to on Tuesday at 5.15?
Morley Movers is my kind of site, no huge hills to park on and burn out my clutch, or hugely dangerous storm drains to slid into? Easy parking rules!
I hadn’t been to the hash for a few weeks so it was nice to catch up with friends and hear other people had been suffering from a ‘virus’, not just me!
Before we set off we were told to follow the correct paper and with that we set off up that huge concrete hill into the relative cool of the jungle. Alison pointed out where she had seen a snake on a previous run and we kept a wary eye open for relatives.
I am reliably informed that Kathy K found the first check. The closest I came to checking was coming across some ‘on’ paper. Anyway, Alison, Yann (back horn) and I started to descend, down, down, down, the big hill which was not so muddy for a change. I didn’t need to slide down on my bottom, which is a good thing.
The next checks were found by Mandie and Mad Marg, well done.
We started to walk along the river and kept going on a pretty trail much further than I can remember doing before. I kept thinking we must at some point clamber across the river and go up that horrendous hill, (not so good for chesty people!) but no, on we went.
Somewhere along this stretch perhaps (perhaps – because I had no idea!), Trish found the 4th check. Eventually we bumped into Smurf coming from the other direction. We ambled on chatting away about holidays, and other important stuff, then out at the moonscape and back to the tent.
A really nice hash, well done hares!
The shout up started just as the lightning did. The hares were thanked, a guest was introduced, announcements were made, we were told off for talking, then the hens, who had dressed in red white and blue to honour American Independence Day, were asked to line up and be judged on their outfits.
Naj won, I was second (my goodness) and Nancy was third. We were presented with US goodie bags. Thank you hares for that. More chocolates were handed our for those who found American flags, which were handed over in all manner of survival.
Next the thorny issue of the ‘hash shit’. Smurf managed to persuade Pee Wee to sit on the ice for a misdemeanour involving some missing - then found papers. Alison was very grateful to get rid of the hash shit, thanks Claire.
These events might not be in the correct order, please excuse me if they are not as I was so busy watching the lightning and ‘oh-ing and ah-ing with Struth! It’s all her fault!!
The hares provided us with lovely grub, sausages and salad – under the stars and lightning, what more could you ask for?
Thanks Jan and Jan for a great hash.
NEXT RUN - LUCKY GARDENS: Two runs - A short and a regular! So all should do the run/s. Keep an eye out for the flora and fauna, and some inhabitants of the jungle, we found a porcupine quill, saw monkeys, spilled honey (so there might be bears!). Enjoy the trails after a day off for HM’s birthday.
SITE: Morely Movers
HARES: MAGIC & JAN
HENS: 33 CHICKS: 5
Why is it I always get stuck behind someone traveling at 20kph on Jalan Muara? I left the house in plenty of time, tootling nicely, then here he comes pulling out right in front of me and then proceeds at a leisurely pace! Don’t these people know there is a Hash to go to on Tuesday at 5.15?
Morley Movers is my kind of site, no huge hills to park on and burn out my clutch, or hugely dangerous storm drains to slid into? Easy parking rules!
I hadn’t been to the hash for a few weeks so it was nice to catch up with friends and hear other people had been suffering from a ‘virus’, not just me!
Before we set off we were told to follow the correct paper and with that we set off up that huge concrete hill into the relative cool of the jungle. Alison pointed out where she had seen a snake on a previous run and we kept a wary eye open for relatives.
I am reliably informed that Kathy K found the first check. The closest I came to checking was coming across some ‘on’ paper. Anyway, Alison, Yann (back horn) and I started to descend, down, down, down, the big hill which was not so muddy for a change. I didn’t need to slide down on my bottom, which is a good thing.
The next checks were found by Mandie and Mad Marg, well done.
We started to walk along the river and kept going on a pretty trail much further than I can remember doing before. I kept thinking we must at some point clamber across the river and go up that horrendous hill, (not so good for chesty people!) but no, on we went.
Somewhere along this stretch perhaps (perhaps – because I had no idea!), Trish found the 4th check. Eventually we bumped into Smurf coming from the other direction. We ambled on chatting away about holidays, and other important stuff, then out at the moonscape and back to the tent.
A really nice hash, well done hares!
The shout up started just as the lightning did. The hares were thanked, a guest was introduced, announcements were made, we were told off for talking, then the hens, who had dressed in red white and blue to honour American Independence Day, were asked to line up and be judged on their outfits.
Naj won, I was second (my goodness) and Nancy was third. We were presented with US goodie bags. Thank you hares for that. More chocolates were handed our for those who found American flags, which were handed over in all manner of survival.
Next the thorny issue of the ‘hash shit’. Smurf managed to persuade Pee Wee to sit on the ice for a misdemeanour involving some missing - then found papers. Alison was very grateful to get rid of the hash shit, thanks Claire.
These events might not be in the correct order, please excuse me if they are not as I was so busy watching the lightning and ‘oh-ing and ah-ing with Struth! It’s all her fault!!
The hares provided us with lovely grub, sausages and salad – under the stars and lightning, what more could you ask for?
Thanks Jan and Jan for a great hash.
NEXT RUN - LUCKY GARDENS: Two runs - A short and a regular! So all should do the run/s. Keep an eye out for the flora and fauna, and some inhabitants of the jungle, we found a porcupine quill, saw monkeys, spilled honey (so there might be bears!). Enjoy the trails after a day off for HM’s birthday.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
RUN NO. 2080
Date: 1 JUL 2008
Site: DST
Hens: 39 Chicks: 3
Hares: Cath Cato, Heather S and baby
Front Horn: Carol Back Horn: Trailblazer
DST. Always a nice On On site, even if we have now been deprived of the ‘9 Hills of Bukit Shabandar’. Holiday girls were back and an eager crowd was ready to see what was in store for us.
JM Sarah was kitted out in her bells as it was her last run with us before heading off home and back to school. Naj was resplendent in 3 layers of snazzy sock combinations to keep out the bugs.
We started off on a long slog down the sealed road to first check where hens scattered in all direction, front, back, left, right, plenty of choices as to what direction it could be in. It was called back check and we all raced down to the bulldozed site and up into the trees only to find ourselves back on the road again. Not a good start. Hens then dispersed all over to try and find where we had gone wrong, to the merriment of the workers still on site watching our efforts. Paper was eventually found and we all headed off again, only to come to a standstill again at 2nd check as hens ran up and down the gas line looking for a likely path.
We all knew it had to be up or back as on was too close to out !!. Does that make sense? but it took a good 15 minutes to find, much to the dismay of the hares when we all eventually got back to site as they said it was virtually at our feet. We all had a good workout looking anyway. After that the run was delightful, a change from darkest jungle as we ran on the tops of the ridges with views of the sea and DST Tower, cool breezes and pitcher plants at our feet. More work was in store as we hit 3rd check and then a 4th. check. Finally we hit the gas line again and were on our way out. Some hens had elected to walk back to site while they still knew where they were.
Anxious hares questioned us as to where it had gone wrong, and the general consensus was that the workers had thought it funny to trick us and pick up paper as the hares swore all paper was weighed down with rocks across the bulldozed site. None was on ground when we went through.
It was a good workout with a bit of homework involved as we had to work hard for our checks. Lessons were learned as many more hens had to search for checks and to never trust the spectators !!.
After the excitement of all getting back we settled down to the usual, with a farewell to JM Sarah and Carol stepping in to the office. JM Nellie will be away for month so Carol has the unenvious task of keeping us all in order. We promise to be good (Yeah, right)
A lovely feast of chile con carne and foccacia etc followed.
Thanks hares. All was well in the end. On On
NEXT RUN: A belated 4th of July at Morley Movers
HARES: Magic and Jan M
Site: DST
Hens: 39 Chicks: 3
Hares: Cath Cato, Heather S and baby
Front Horn: Carol Back Horn: Trailblazer
DST. Always a nice On On site, even if we have now been deprived of the ‘9 Hills of Bukit Shabandar’. Holiday girls were back and an eager crowd was ready to see what was in store for us.
JM Sarah was kitted out in her bells as it was her last run with us before heading off home and back to school. Naj was resplendent in 3 layers of snazzy sock combinations to keep out the bugs.
We started off on a long slog down the sealed road to first check where hens scattered in all direction, front, back, left, right, plenty of choices as to what direction it could be in. It was called back check and we all raced down to the bulldozed site and up into the trees only to find ourselves back on the road again. Not a good start. Hens then dispersed all over to try and find where we had gone wrong, to the merriment of the workers still on site watching our efforts. Paper was eventually found and we all headed off again, only to come to a standstill again at 2nd check as hens ran up and down the gas line looking for a likely path.
We all knew it had to be up or back as on was too close to out !!. Does that make sense? but it took a good 15 minutes to find, much to the dismay of the hares when we all eventually got back to site as they said it was virtually at our feet. We all had a good workout looking anyway. After that the run was delightful, a change from darkest jungle as we ran on the tops of the ridges with views of the sea and DST Tower, cool breezes and pitcher plants at our feet. More work was in store as we hit 3rd check and then a 4th. check. Finally we hit the gas line again and were on our way out. Some hens had elected to walk back to site while they still knew where they were.
Anxious hares questioned us as to where it had gone wrong, and the general consensus was that the workers had thought it funny to trick us and pick up paper as the hares swore all paper was weighed down with rocks across the bulldozed site. None was on ground when we went through.
It was a good workout with a bit of homework involved as we had to work hard for our checks. Lessons were learned as many more hens had to search for checks and to never trust the spectators !!.
After the excitement of all getting back we settled down to the usual, with a farewell to JM Sarah and Carol stepping in to the office. JM Nellie will be away for month so Carol has the unenvious task of keeping us all in order. We promise to be good (Yeah, right)
A lovely feast of chile con carne and foccacia etc followed.
Thanks hares. All was well in the end. On On
NEXT RUN: A belated 4th of July at Morley Movers
HARES: Magic and Jan M
Monday, June 30, 2008
RUN NO. 2079
Date: 24 June 2008
Site: Spg 1046 Jln Muara
Hares: Rosie/Julianne/Amanda W
Hens: 36
Chicks: 5
Front Horn: Kathy Knell
Back Horn: Tracy
Hash for me started in the morning with a word of warning from some of the Hares to advise the ladies who like to take it “Slowly” that they might need to pick up the pace, as it’s a long run. Torches Please. So arrived at Amanda’s house mentally prepared to come out in the dark.
We set off down the road and into the jungle for a short bit where there were candles in the ground all ready to be lit (not a positive sign for a short easy run). Down the gravel road we went. I live in Spg 787 and never realized that such a network of roads or gardens existed right behind us.
Finally to first check… would they lay it through the gardens???… Would they take us all the way back to the main gravel road???? Ah paper on ahead. Down through another bit of jungle and then onto what appeared to be a large flat piece of land…. Brown land that much to our surprise and Boel’s scream (and Trish’s wee bath in it as we discovered later) we realized that it was full of mud pits if you stood in the right place. So careful footing and across we went – second check called and everyone busy hunting. On paper back and we’re back on track past the mini airport and wait on…. We’re back on the out trail that has lollipop’ed onto itself. Wow, going past those candles not requiring lighting and past Nicole’s for a wee chat and OUT!!!
OH NO – wrong paper was picked up on the second check – we should have gone through some very rough, swampy jungle!! OOPS. Instead we took a short cut picked up the out paper and out we came.
I thought the run was great!! It was especially nice to see some ladies back doing the hash that haven’t been for a while. Shout up was good with a special beer being given to Ruth for her excellent job with the words and of course her excellent photos of what really goes on under kilts!!! and the food…. something very close to my heart…. FANTASTIC!!! Thanks ladies for providing a great run, a great location and great food!! Loved the punch!!
On On
NEXT RUN: DST
HARES: Cath C/Tania
Site: Spg 1046 Jln Muara
Hares: Rosie/Julianne/Amanda W
Hens: 36
Chicks: 5
Front Horn: Kathy Knell
Back Horn: Tracy
Hash for me started in the morning with a word of warning from some of the Hares to advise the ladies who like to take it “Slowly” that they might need to pick up the pace, as it’s a long run. Torches Please. So arrived at Amanda’s house mentally prepared to come out in the dark.
We set off down the road and into the jungle for a short bit where there were candles in the ground all ready to be lit (not a positive sign for a short easy run). Down the gravel road we went. I live in Spg 787 and never realized that such a network of roads or gardens existed right behind us.
Finally to first check… would they lay it through the gardens???… Would they take us all the way back to the main gravel road???? Ah paper on ahead. Down through another bit of jungle and then onto what appeared to be a large flat piece of land…. Brown land that much to our surprise and Boel’s scream (and Trish’s wee bath in it as we discovered later) we realized that it was full of mud pits if you stood in the right place. So careful footing and across we went – second check called and everyone busy hunting. On paper back and we’re back on track past the mini airport and wait on…. We’re back on the out trail that has lollipop’ed onto itself. Wow, going past those candles not requiring lighting and past Nicole’s for a wee chat and OUT!!!
OH NO – wrong paper was picked up on the second check – we should have gone through some very rough, swampy jungle!! OOPS. Instead we took a short cut picked up the out paper and out we came.
I thought the run was great!! It was especially nice to see some ladies back doing the hash that haven’t been for a while. Shout up was good with a special beer being given to Ruth for her excellent job with the words and of course her excellent photos of what really goes on under kilts!!! and the food…. something very close to my heart…. FANTASTIC!!! Thanks ladies for providing a great run, a great location and great food!! Loved the punch!!
On On
NEXT RUN: DST
HARES: Cath C/Tania
Monday, June 23, 2008
RUN NO. 2078
Date: 17 Jun 2008
Site: Spg 370 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Tilong
Hares: Sarah C/Lee
Front Horn: Trish
Back Horn: Ah Struth
Hens: 45
Chicks: 4
Slamming on the brakes and we look at the clock it's 5.28pm and guess what? We are late! As per usual, we run to sign in and start our run, Mandy has probably already found first check! Ziggy's pool looks inviting, do we have time for a dip? No, it's on into the jungle, down over the wooden bridge and we are already puffing.
Who is front horn? Who is back horn? No idea but still we push through, weaving in and out, up and down for the first 5 mins. We end up out onto the road which was once jungle. Paper led us up onto soft mounds of clay and along the ridge with a view back to the stadium and the sun still high.
Did we just hear back horn, aren't we close? Oh no we are still lagging behind, doesn't look like we will know anything about the checks. Onto another trail we go that takes us to a fork turning left onto the old route 8 track in 370. As we reminisce of the old times we come across a man and his dog who tells us we are going the wrong way - yeah right whatever! Of course we didn't listen but took the path down to the rocky flat as the sun was setting.
Across the swampy grass we hear the crickets chirping and guess who we catch up to, back horn, Ah Struth with Glamour and Veronica. Back into the jungle we go, down a bracken fern path and now we decide to pick up speed as darkness approaches. With a feeling of relief that the end is near we bump into Nellie struggling to keep the soles of her shoes intact. The exit path led us onto Spg 420 and with the sound of a mosque in the distance we jumped over the drain and ran all the way back to Sarah's house. We catch up with Mandy who tells us that there were 5 checks - Carol finding the 1st and Mandy herself finding the 2nd, 3rd was Anna, 4th was Angela and 5th Claire.
Thanks to Lee and Sarah for a great run - loved the jungle juice and the yummy food.
NEXT WEEK: SPG 1046 Jalan Muara, Kg Sg Tilong
HAREW: Julie Anne/Amanda W/Rosie
Site: Spg 370 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Tilong
Hares: Sarah C/Lee
Front Horn: Trish
Back Horn: Ah Struth
Hens: 45
Chicks: 4
Slamming on the brakes and we look at the clock it's 5.28pm and guess what? We are late! As per usual, we run to sign in and start our run, Mandy has probably already found first check! Ziggy's pool looks inviting, do we have time for a dip? No, it's on into the jungle, down over the wooden bridge and we are already puffing.
Who is front horn? Who is back horn? No idea but still we push through, weaving in and out, up and down for the first 5 mins. We end up out onto the road which was once jungle. Paper led us up onto soft mounds of clay and along the ridge with a view back to the stadium and the sun still high.
Did we just hear back horn, aren't we close? Oh no we are still lagging behind, doesn't look like we will know anything about the checks. Onto another trail we go that takes us to a fork turning left onto the old route 8 track in 370. As we reminisce of the old times we come across a man and his dog who tells us we are going the wrong way - yeah right whatever! Of course we didn't listen but took the path down to the rocky flat as the sun was setting.
Across the swampy grass we hear the crickets chirping and guess who we catch up to, back horn, Ah Struth with Glamour and Veronica. Back into the jungle we go, down a bracken fern path and now we decide to pick up speed as darkness approaches. With a feeling of relief that the end is near we bump into Nellie struggling to keep the soles of her shoes intact. The exit path led us onto Spg 420 and with the sound of a mosque in the distance we jumped over the drain and ran all the way back to Sarah's house. We catch up with Mandy who tells us that there were 5 checks - Carol finding the 1st and Mandy herself finding the 2nd, 3rd was Anna, 4th was Angela and 5th Claire.
Thanks to Lee and Sarah for a great run - loved the jungle juice and the yummy food.
NEXT WEEK: SPG 1046 Jalan Muara, Kg Sg Tilong
HAREW: Julie Anne/Amanda W/Rosie
Friday, June 20, 2008
RUN NO. 2077
DATE: 17 JUN
SITE: LUGU
HARES: Trailblazer/Pee Wee/Tina I (virgin)
HENS: 33 CHICKS: 2
FRONT HORN: Madmarg BACK HORN: Naj
I misjudged it! I thought that I could leave work at 4ish, go home to change cars and clothes and sort out kids and husband, have to take a detour to the coast road up jalan Muara to avoid the tailback on the M25 and then what a shame miss the beginning of the hash! No such luck! I made it with minutes to spare.
I had conjured up all sorts of hills and rivers in my mind after completing the medium run of the Nash hash and I wasn’t looking forward to another 1½ in the jungle Luckily the hares did us proud and laid a great hash that all of us could enjoy.
We started off back down the road we had arrived on, over the drain and onto open land. First check was right slap in the middle with so many alternatives hens were scampering around all over the place. Luckily before I had gone too far the wrong way checking again the on paper was called and the hash disappeared into the jungle. I then decided to get a bit of a move on but then quickly ran out of steam! Several late nights had taken its toll and I know that there is a high possibility of me landing flat on my face because I’m too tired to pick my feet up.
Second check Sue J and I decided to go down, down, down hoping that any minute the on paper would appear. I chickened out half way down but Sue is made of sterner stuff and carried on down. Unfortunately the paper was called on ahead so up, up, up we went. I spied the rest of the hens and then promptly feel on my bottom. (That’s the effect you lot have on me). No damage done so off I went again.
Teamed up with Not yet and we started to put the world to right or Africa at least! We passed Glamour and Veronica and this time they were going the right way! On on through the long grass and murky water. I confess I do not like not being able to see the bottom. Pathetic I know but every step has my imagination running wild. Through the lovely squelchy mud and then up and out over the moonscape. I have absolutely no idea where 3rd check was.
Thanks to Peewee, Trailblazer and virgin hare Tina – you did a great job. The rendition of Madonna’s “Like a virgin” was a bit dodgy though! Food lovely and the home made piccalilli extra special.
ON ON
NEXT RUN: SPG 370 JLN MUARA
HARES: SARAH C/LEE
SITE: LUGU
HARES: Trailblazer/Pee Wee/Tina I (virgin)
HENS: 33 CHICKS: 2
FRONT HORN: Madmarg BACK HORN: Naj
I misjudged it! I thought that I could leave work at 4ish, go home to change cars and clothes and sort out kids and husband, have to take a detour to the coast road up jalan Muara to avoid the tailback on the M25 and then what a shame miss the beginning of the hash! No such luck! I made it with minutes to spare.
I had conjured up all sorts of hills and rivers in my mind after completing the medium run of the Nash hash and I wasn’t looking forward to another 1½ in the jungle Luckily the hares did us proud and laid a great hash that all of us could enjoy.
We started off back down the road we had arrived on, over the drain and onto open land. First check was right slap in the middle with so many alternatives hens were scampering around all over the place. Luckily before I had gone too far the wrong way checking again the on paper was called and the hash disappeared into the jungle. I then decided to get a bit of a move on but then quickly ran out of steam! Several late nights had taken its toll and I know that there is a high possibility of me landing flat on my face because I’m too tired to pick my feet up.
Second check Sue J and I decided to go down, down, down hoping that any minute the on paper would appear. I chickened out half way down but Sue is made of sterner stuff and carried on down. Unfortunately the paper was called on ahead so up, up, up we went. I spied the rest of the hens and then promptly feel on my bottom. (That’s the effect you lot have on me). No damage done so off I went again.
Teamed up with Not yet and we started to put the world to right or Africa at least! We passed Glamour and Veronica and this time they were going the right way! On on through the long grass and murky water. I confess I do not like not being able to see the bottom. Pathetic I know but every step has my imagination running wild. Through the lovely squelchy mud and then up and out over the moonscape. I have absolutely no idea where 3rd check was.
Thanks to Peewee, Trailblazer and virgin hare Tina – you did a great job. The rendition of Madonna’s “Like a virgin” was a bit dodgy though! Food lovely and the home made piccalilli extra special.
ON ON
NEXT RUN: SPG 370 JLN MUARA
HARES: SARAH C/LEE
Monday, June 09, 2008
RUN NO. 2076
DATE: 3 JUN 2008
HARES: SARONG/SARAH B
FRONT HORN: NAJ
BACK HORN: AH STRUTH
HENS: 35 CHICKS: 5
It’s a Tuesday, its 5.pm, so it can mean just one thing!!
The highlight of the week. Time to run (ok walk at a fair pace) trying to keep up with Captainess Sparra, through wild jungles of deepest darkest Brunei! Okay well.. Maybe Rimba isn’t actually deepest darkest Brunei.. But it’s kind of close?
Apparently we are Horny lot, us hashers .. as we keep losing our horns! (I thought it was an age thing??) Maybe we need to keep a hand on our horns!
Tonight’s run began on the dot (ish ) of 17.15.. With Naj wearing her little lycra number in a very fetching yellow and black. Running like a thing possessed up the main road.. We all followed like dutiful hens that we are, clucking as we went along! After a fair distance, the jungle beckoned, and was trying its hardest to wipe as many of us poor souls out, by trying to trip us up, with those darn trippy twines and blind us / remove my glasses with the pinging twigs! Ahh.. But we know NO fear, so ON ON we carried..
Up a few inclines(would be churlish of me to call them Hills, as all know what hills are in Brunei! and that wasn’t one!!) across some barren area, that resembles the grand canyon (was I hallucinating at this point??) where the first check was called a short while later, BOEL (the keenest new hasher on this earth) found the first check, so I decided to do my bit and yell ON PAPER but I committed a heinous crime by calling that whilst NOT being STOOD upon the paper! I was soon put in my place!
The run went on and up, and down and along, and Anna Wallace-Scott surprisingly found another check quite quickly!
We headed through a new area of Rimba, that I didn’t recognise, past some derelict buildings, where apparently, its been known to serve some beverages of the refreshing kind, on some hashes, but alas.. the bar was closed for today!
We ended up doing a kind of lollipop as we reached a bit more of an open area, and started to head down the trail, but were told to go back out.. Then.. something went horribly wrong!
Was it the fact it was going to rain and we would all get wet (wetter)??And like a previous hash... Washed away with the incoming tide?? NOO!
Was it the fact that Naj was still running around as front horn, frantically trying to find the paper that we had seemingly lost! Ahh yes maybe.. Did anyone actually know what was happening? Ahh possibly I think not..
Being a relatively new hasher.. and not one who tends to see the front of the hash very often (yes I admit, I am a walkie talkie!! And we can talk about ALL manner of things!) I was happy that for once I wasn’t at the back of the hens! So I carried on.. Following Nellie... (not yet) as she seemed to know where she was heading, and I didn’t!
Someone shouted which way is DST tower??.. so I guessed at this point, we had lost the trail! Then, Mandy ‘paté’ Webber shouts ON PAPER... Oh yes, we are meant to be on paper aren’t we, and not just aimlessly wandering! Oops!
So, incorrectly, I’m told.. we then followed the paper, as No one was willing to head into the jungle again, as the weather was setting in!
A short walk around the outskirts of the jungle brought us safely to the roundabout, where we were greeted by a beautiful rainbow.. And some cooling rain!
Apparently, there was another bit of the hash run that; somehow, we managed to avoid, sorry, miss!
All the hens were counted in, in good time, and the down downs ensued, with 2 first timers, Christine from the UK, who’s been in Brunei for a ‘few’ years.. and Ling from Salambigar, who’s run the Labi hash before (and ran this one on her own! well most of it anyway!!)
Suffice to say, that as ready mix’s ‘guest’ , Ready mix was proposed as this weeks Hash shit.. ooh the shame of letting a Guest run alone/by herself…, but in a ‘the lady doth protest too much’ kinda way, squirmed her way out of it.. again! (it appears Ling was a guest ‘By Proxy’)
She also wishes to announce that her new book ‘Hash related excuses for dummies’ is out soon…(thanks for that idea Cheryl!)
Smurf also mentioned that she and Heather (I think) saw 2 (yes 2) hornbills at the hash..! SO.. maybe we should have called this the Horny Hornbills Run??
Chinese food was served, and awesome biccies.. which I feel the recipe should be published in the hash words.. YUM!
To sum up. a Goldilocks run, not too short, not too long, not too steep, not too wet.. Just right!
SCRIBE: Virgin Hare Tina
NEXT RUN: Lugu - Coastal Highway Km 84.7 (where Nash Hash was held)
HARES: Pee Wee/Trailblazer/Tina I
HARES: SARONG/SARAH B
FRONT HORN: NAJ
BACK HORN: AH STRUTH
HENS: 35 CHICKS: 5
It’s a Tuesday, its 5.pm, so it can mean just one thing!!
The highlight of the week. Time to run (ok walk at a fair pace) trying to keep up with Captainess Sparra, through wild jungles of deepest darkest Brunei! Okay well.. Maybe Rimba isn’t actually deepest darkest Brunei.. But it’s kind of close?
Apparently we are Horny lot, us hashers .. as we keep losing our horns! (I thought it was an age thing??) Maybe we need to keep a hand on our horns!
Tonight’s run began on the dot (ish ) of 17.15.. With Naj wearing her little lycra number in a very fetching yellow and black. Running like a thing possessed up the main road.. We all followed like dutiful hens that we are, clucking as we went along! After a fair distance, the jungle beckoned, and was trying its hardest to wipe as many of us poor souls out, by trying to trip us up, with those darn trippy twines and blind us / remove my glasses with the pinging twigs! Ahh.. But we know NO fear, so ON ON we carried..
Up a few inclines(would be churlish of me to call them Hills, as all know what hills are in Brunei! and that wasn’t one!!) across some barren area, that resembles the grand canyon (was I hallucinating at this point??) where the first check was called a short while later, BOEL (the keenest new hasher on this earth) found the first check, so I decided to do my bit and yell ON PAPER but I committed a heinous crime by calling that whilst NOT being STOOD upon the paper! I was soon put in my place!
The run went on and up, and down and along, and Anna Wallace-Scott surprisingly found another check quite quickly!
We headed through a new area of Rimba, that I didn’t recognise, past some derelict buildings, where apparently, its been known to serve some beverages of the refreshing kind, on some hashes, but alas.. the bar was closed for today!
We ended up doing a kind of lollipop as we reached a bit more of an open area, and started to head down the trail, but were told to go back out.. Then.. something went horribly wrong!
Was it the fact it was going to rain and we would all get wet (wetter)??And like a previous hash... Washed away with the incoming tide?? NOO!
Was it the fact that Naj was still running around as front horn, frantically trying to find the paper that we had seemingly lost! Ahh yes maybe.. Did anyone actually know what was happening? Ahh possibly I think not..
Being a relatively new hasher.. and not one who tends to see the front of the hash very often (yes I admit, I am a walkie talkie!! And we can talk about ALL manner of things!) I was happy that for once I wasn’t at the back of the hens! So I carried on.. Following Nellie... (not yet) as she seemed to know where she was heading, and I didn’t!
Someone shouted which way is DST tower??.. so I guessed at this point, we had lost the trail! Then, Mandy ‘paté’ Webber shouts ON PAPER... Oh yes, we are meant to be on paper aren’t we, and not just aimlessly wandering! Oops!
So, incorrectly, I’m told.. we then followed the paper, as No one was willing to head into the jungle again, as the weather was setting in!
A short walk around the outskirts of the jungle brought us safely to the roundabout, where we were greeted by a beautiful rainbow.. And some cooling rain!
Apparently, there was another bit of the hash run that; somehow, we managed to avoid, sorry, miss!
All the hens were counted in, in good time, and the down downs ensued, with 2 first timers, Christine from the UK, who’s been in Brunei for a ‘few’ years.. and Ling from Salambigar, who’s run the Labi hash before (and ran this one on her own! well most of it anyway!!)
Suffice to say, that as ready mix’s ‘guest’ , Ready mix was proposed as this weeks Hash shit.. ooh the shame of letting a Guest run alone/by herself…, but in a ‘the lady doth protest too much’ kinda way, squirmed her way out of it.. again! (it appears Ling was a guest ‘By Proxy’)
She also wishes to announce that her new book ‘Hash related excuses for dummies’ is out soon…(thanks for that idea Cheryl!)
Smurf also mentioned that she and Heather (I think) saw 2 (yes 2) hornbills at the hash..! SO.. maybe we should have called this the Horny Hornbills Run??
Chinese food was served, and awesome biccies.. which I feel the recipe should be published in the hash words.. YUM!
To sum up. a Goldilocks run, not too short, not too long, not too steep, not too wet.. Just right!
SCRIBE: Virgin Hare Tina
NEXT RUN: Lugu - Coastal Highway Km 84.7 (where Nash Hash was held)
HARES: Pee Wee/Trailblazer/Tina I
Friday, May 30, 2008
RUN NO. 2075
DATE: 27 MAY 2008
HARES: Not Yet/Mama San
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN/WHISTLER: Sarong
HENS: 29 CHICKS: 3
It was a calm sunny afternoon as we assembled at DST. Had the hens been here since that time we got kicked out from the coastal highway site and had to re-group at DST for a live run?
Well, the hares promised a nice and easy run, so we eagerly set off at 5:15 with Carol on front horn and Sarong on back “whistle.” We started off in the woods behind the tent, and some of us who had been on a hetero hash a few months ago were wondering if we would take a similar route (an infamous hash in my memory as a group of us were on wrong paper and came out at 9:00!....but that’s another story….) Would the hares lead us to that same waist-high swampy stream? It seemed so, and sure enough, I arrived at the water just as 1st check was being called just beyond. Been there, done that – call me a coward but I didn’t want to cross this time if I didn’t have to. (At the hetero we waded that water more than once as we went back and forth trying to find the on paper which turned out to be back.)
Maybe the on paper today would be at the same place? Ready Mix had the same idea and so we both ran back to a trail that led to the road, where she found the paper. Some hens had doubts and were afraid to follow, as the paper was wider than the tiny strips the hares left as a sample – after warning us to stay on correct paper. But we did find a clump of tiny strips hidden behind a bush, so we definitely were on the right track. (Later we found out that the hares wanted us to follow a mix of thin and wide paper.)
Down the road we went and soon heard 2nd check being called. Poor Carol must have been lonely at this (and every other) check as few people went ahead, figuring it must be a back check across the wide open lunar landscape area. Our guess was right – 2nd check was soon found by Lee and others (didn’t see who) after crossing the open.
3rd check was only a short distance away, and it was another back check up and down the hill and to a road. So far it had been a dry run (except for the unlucky ones checking ahead at the first swamp!), but just when we thought we had made it through unscathed, a bit of sludge had to be crossed. Oh well, what’s a hash without mud??
Back at the tent, while waiting for everyone to arrive and the shout up to begin, some hens were engaged in bottom-checking. Comparing insect bites, I heard. Perhaps a competition to see who had the most? Not sure…
At the shout up we welcomed first time guest Claire, who hails from Glasgow. Apparently she’s already been warned that there are usually a few more hills than this at the average hash, so don’t get your hopes up that it will be this “nice and easy” every week. (Having said that, next week is Rimba and there aren’t too many hills there either!) Claire was brought by Maria, who’s a fairly new member herself – well done Maria!
Thanks to the hares for lovely vegetarian food, which was enjoyed by all as the sun set on another balmy Brunei evening.
On On
NEXT RUN: Rimba
HARES: Sarong/Sarah B
HARES: Not Yet/Mama San
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN/WHISTLER: Sarong
HENS: 29 CHICKS: 3
It was a calm sunny afternoon as we assembled at DST. Had the hens been here since that time we got kicked out from the coastal highway site and had to re-group at DST for a live run?
Well, the hares promised a nice and easy run, so we eagerly set off at 5:15 with Carol on front horn and Sarong on back “whistle.” We started off in the woods behind the tent, and some of us who had been on a hetero hash a few months ago were wondering if we would take a similar route (an infamous hash in my memory as a group of us were on wrong paper and came out at 9:00!....but that’s another story….) Would the hares lead us to that same waist-high swampy stream? It seemed so, and sure enough, I arrived at the water just as 1st check was being called just beyond. Been there, done that – call me a coward but I didn’t want to cross this time if I didn’t have to. (At the hetero we waded that water more than once as we went back and forth trying to find the on paper which turned out to be back.)
Maybe the on paper today would be at the same place? Ready Mix had the same idea and so we both ran back to a trail that led to the road, where she found the paper. Some hens had doubts and were afraid to follow, as the paper was wider than the tiny strips the hares left as a sample – after warning us to stay on correct paper. But we did find a clump of tiny strips hidden behind a bush, so we definitely were on the right track. (Later we found out that the hares wanted us to follow a mix of thin and wide paper.)
Down the road we went and soon heard 2nd check being called. Poor Carol must have been lonely at this (and every other) check as few people went ahead, figuring it must be a back check across the wide open lunar landscape area. Our guess was right – 2nd check was soon found by Lee and others (didn’t see who) after crossing the open.
3rd check was only a short distance away, and it was another back check up and down the hill and to a road. So far it had been a dry run (except for the unlucky ones checking ahead at the first swamp!), but just when we thought we had made it through unscathed, a bit of sludge had to be crossed. Oh well, what’s a hash without mud??
Back at the tent, while waiting for everyone to arrive and the shout up to begin, some hens were engaged in bottom-checking. Comparing insect bites, I heard. Perhaps a competition to see who had the most? Not sure…
At the shout up we welcomed first time guest Claire, who hails from Glasgow. Apparently she’s already been warned that there are usually a few more hills than this at the average hash, so don’t get your hopes up that it will be this “nice and easy” every week. (Having said that, next week is Rimba and there aren’t too many hills there either!) Claire was brought by Maria, who’s a fairly new member herself – well done Maria!
Thanks to the hares for lovely vegetarian food, which was enjoyed by all as the sun set on another balmy Brunei evening.
On On
NEXT RUN: Rimba
HARES: Sarong/Sarah B
Monday, May 26, 2008
RUN NO. 2074
DATE: 19 May 2008
SITE: Kapok Kanan
HARES: Smurf/Madam Sin/Maria T
HENS: 35 CHICKS: 6
FRONT HORN: Pee Wee BACK HORN: Alice In Wonderland
When I arrived at the site there were very few hens but more arrived later. Soon it was time to set off, and as I called “listen up!” suddenly Pee Wee (Who? I think must have been in a hurry to dash off as usual) took over before I could say anything more. “The Bomba men had been in the jungle looking for lost Korean tourists but did not find the poor tourists but, instead, they left lots of white paper in the jungle. In order to avoid confusion the Hares used small strips of green paper instead of the normal white." Eventually, I managed to get in and called “On On” and off we went; I then saw Running Bare who was just signing in. So I quickly went back to my car to collect bells to give to her as that was her last run. I finally set off behind all the runners not intending to go very far but soon Diana caught up with me. As we were strolling up the hill, and much to our surprise, Magi Morris called from behind us asking us to wait for her. All three of us agreed that we weren’t going all the way. The jungle however was very tempting so we went on further than we had intended and met Glamour and Veronica who confirmed that it was indeed a lovely run and the jungle was very beautiful.
You see, the main ingredients of a good run in Bruneian jungle are:-
One or two hills,
A few thorn bushes,
Slippery trails and steep edges,
A good patch of razor grass.
Mix them and spice with rain and streams.
Then you have a perfect run. So it was not surprising that this run was no exception. It was Serasa Hill after all. After first check and a few thorns, slippery bits and steep edges I managed to persuade Diana that I wasn’t prepared to continue. Besides I had to be back early to prepare for the shout out as my partner in crime Sarah was away.
According to Ready Mix the hills, thorns, and slippery trails continued, then she and Jane Woolley found the second check. Jane stayed on paper and Ready Mix continued to call, “Back on Ahead! Back on Ahead!” which apparently caused some confusion hence the sketch by Carol and Pee Wee at the shout out. Well done girls.
Three Hens, Glamour, Tango and Smurf celebrated their birthdays. And thanks to Pee Wee for the cake.
When I called for Hashit, Alison the current hashit holder came forward and pointed out that as she did not usually get the hashit, she was very anxious to see what had been written about her. However, she was disappointed as nothing was written in the words. In addition, NEXT WEEK’S RUN read:- HARES: DST; SITE: Not Yet and Mama San. Well, Struth is away at the moment.
Thanks Maria for the good Nosh.
It was very sad to have to say goodbye to yet another front runner who has added some excitement to the ladies hash with her hash attire. This was none other than Running Bare. So we said goodbye to Vania and wished her all the best in Manila.
NEXT RUN: DST
HARES: Not Yet/Mama San
SITE: Kapok Kanan
HARES: Smurf/Madam Sin/Maria T
HENS: 35 CHICKS: 6
FRONT HORN: Pee Wee BACK HORN: Alice In Wonderland
When I arrived at the site there were very few hens but more arrived later. Soon it was time to set off, and as I called “listen up!” suddenly Pee Wee (Who? I think must have been in a hurry to dash off as usual) took over before I could say anything more. “The Bomba men had been in the jungle looking for lost Korean tourists but did not find the poor tourists but, instead, they left lots of white paper in the jungle. In order to avoid confusion the Hares used small strips of green paper instead of the normal white." Eventually, I managed to get in and called “On On” and off we went; I then saw Running Bare who was just signing in. So I quickly went back to my car to collect bells to give to her as that was her last run. I finally set off behind all the runners not intending to go very far but soon Diana caught up with me. As we were strolling up the hill, and much to our surprise, Magi Morris called from behind us asking us to wait for her. All three of us agreed that we weren’t going all the way. The jungle however was very tempting so we went on further than we had intended and met Glamour and Veronica who confirmed that it was indeed a lovely run and the jungle was very beautiful.
You see, the main ingredients of a good run in Bruneian jungle are:-
One or two hills,
A few thorn bushes,
Slippery trails and steep edges,
A good patch of razor grass.
Mix them and spice with rain and streams.
Then you have a perfect run. So it was not surprising that this run was no exception. It was Serasa Hill after all. After first check and a few thorns, slippery bits and steep edges I managed to persuade Diana that I wasn’t prepared to continue. Besides I had to be back early to prepare for the shout out as my partner in crime Sarah was away.
According to Ready Mix the hills, thorns, and slippery trails continued, then she and Jane Woolley found the second check. Jane stayed on paper and Ready Mix continued to call, “Back on Ahead! Back on Ahead!” which apparently caused some confusion hence the sketch by Carol and Pee Wee at the shout out. Well done girls.
Three Hens, Glamour, Tango and Smurf celebrated their birthdays. And thanks to Pee Wee for the cake.
When I called for Hashit, Alison the current hashit holder came forward and pointed out that as she did not usually get the hashit, she was very anxious to see what had been written about her. However, she was disappointed as nothing was written in the words. In addition, NEXT WEEK’S RUN read:- HARES: DST; SITE: Not Yet and Mama San. Well, Struth is away at the moment.
Thanks Maria for the good Nosh.
It was very sad to have to say goodbye to yet another front runner who has added some excitement to the ladies hash with her hash attire. This was none other than Running Bare. So we said goodbye to Vania and wished her all the best in Manila.
NEXT RUN: DST
HARES: Not Yet/Mama San
Monday, May 19, 2008
RUN NO. 2073
DATE: 13 MAY 2008
SITE: SPG 672 KOTA BATU
HARES: Madmarg/Norma/Dizzy/Nicole
HENS: 42 CHICKS:1
FRONT HORN: Lee
BACK HORN: Naj
Here we were again back to Kota Batu. As Sarah C said “Another bloody hill!” Indeed! Lee valiantly took the horn, and at 5.15 sharp she blew and off we went. Of course the only way was up! Carol and Pee Wee, impatient little blighters that they are, turned into SCBs from the word go, and took a slightly shorter way up to the ridge. Once up there, we ran along beautiful trails which I am told are usually accessed from 702.
We had a decent run before we got to first check. It took us a while to realise where the check was being called from, Lee was calling like a good’un, not so everyone else………apart from Boel! Here we have found ourselves a damn good hasher – good calling girl! Carol found the on-paper, and although we could hear her call it, could we work out where she was? NO! It took a good 5 minutes of calling, yelling, straining our ears, to work out that it was in fact on ahead, a sneaky ridge or two foxing us! Off we ran again through bracken - glad I wasn’t wearing shorts.
The whippet-like front runners found and called 2nd check through very quickly. The run took us down to the beautiful big trees and past a stone wall – could this be the origins of the name Kota Batu (Stone Fortress)? It was a lovely trail down, past a small waterfall and we started climbing up…….and up……and up……and……..I could go on and on, but the only word would be up! Ropes were there to guide us up one of the steepest trails we have done for a long time, stunningly picturesque, but damn hard work. This then led us across the ridge and back down (or shall I say slid down) to where we had come from; my kind of run – good length, and intense!
We had a lovely on-site here, a stunning view over the Brunei river and plenty of fruit bats flying above. Dizzy had very thoughtfully got us all a very fetching hat for her 123rd run! Well done and thank-you Dizzy! Well done also to Linda who celebrated 50 runs.
The JMs gave all those involved for the Nash Hash a pat on the back – well done ladies! Lovely makan was served – thank you again hares! From there we spent the evening, under darkening skies, gentle camaraderie and light banter to wile away the hours. Until the rain of course, which obviously delayed our departure…….. On on!
Maria (with kind help from Pee Wee)
NEXT RUN: Kapok Kana
HARES: Smurf/Madam Sin/Maria
SITE: SPG 672 KOTA BATU
HARES: Madmarg/Norma/Dizzy/Nicole
HENS: 42 CHICKS:1
FRONT HORN: Lee
BACK HORN: Naj
Here we were again back to Kota Batu. As Sarah C said “Another bloody hill!” Indeed! Lee valiantly took the horn, and at 5.15 sharp she blew and off we went. Of course the only way was up! Carol and Pee Wee, impatient little blighters that they are, turned into SCBs from the word go, and took a slightly shorter way up to the ridge. Once up there, we ran along beautiful trails which I am told are usually accessed from 702.
We had a decent run before we got to first check. It took us a while to realise where the check was being called from, Lee was calling like a good’un, not so everyone else………apart from Boel! Here we have found ourselves a damn good hasher – good calling girl! Carol found the on-paper, and although we could hear her call it, could we work out where she was? NO! It took a good 5 minutes of calling, yelling, straining our ears, to work out that it was in fact on ahead, a sneaky ridge or two foxing us! Off we ran again through bracken - glad I wasn’t wearing shorts.
The whippet-like front runners found and called 2nd check through very quickly. The run took us down to the beautiful big trees and past a stone wall – could this be the origins of the name Kota Batu (Stone Fortress)? It was a lovely trail down, past a small waterfall and we started climbing up…….and up……and up……and……..I could go on and on, but the only word would be up! Ropes were there to guide us up one of the steepest trails we have done for a long time, stunningly picturesque, but damn hard work. This then led us across the ridge and back down (or shall I say slid down) to where we had come from; my kind of run – good length, and intense!
We had a lovely on-site here, a stunning view over the Brunei river and plenty of fruit bats flying above. Dizzy had very thoughtfully got us all a very fetching hat for her 123rd run! Well done and thank-you Dizzy! Well done also to Linda who celebrated 50 runs.
The JMs gave all those involved for the Nash Hash a pat on the back – well done ladies! Lovely makan was served – thank you again hares! From there we spent the evening, under darkening skies, gentle camaraderie and light banter to wile away the hours. Until the rain of course, which obviously delayed our departure…….. On on!
Maria (with kind help from Pee Wee)
NEXT RUN: Kapok Kana
HARES: Smurf/Madam Sin/Maria
Monday, May 12, 2008
RUN NO. 2072
RUN NO. 2072
HARES: Sarong/Jenni/Tracey
FRONT HORN: Anna
BACK HORN: Jane
HENS: 38
We descended upon Diplo once again. The usual rabble, searching out hashing boots, insect repellent, water carriers etc. At 5.15 the horn was very ably sounded by Anna, a recent trainee who is going great guns! Off we shot, for about 20 seconds before we realised we had gone off paper, duh! We were craftily lead in through the middle, not left and up onto to the ridge as we so often do. Drier conditions made a pair of trainers a good thing, unfortunately changing mid-hash is not an option.
We finally stumbled on first check. Not so many checkers tonight, and if I remember correctly, I think the on paper was found and called through by Carol (who was supposed to be taking it easy tonight……). Forgive me if I have made a mistake with that shaky recollection. On we went, front horn bounding through at a cracking pace. More of those lovely Diplo inclines to test our mettle, and to second check. After a bit of intellectual checking debate, the on paper was found by Angela, back up to the left.
Then lo and behold but a mere 5 minutes later we were checking again; the paper had led us up and over a ridge and down the other side and there we met the check. This proved to be back up and down to the right and was, I think, found by Trish. The trails were much clearer from here on, and provided us with a chance to stretch our legs and have a bit of a run. The hens were pretty much together on this run, checks having bunched us up on more than one occasion.
A sneaky fourth check was added, and speedily found by Sarah C (so speedily in fact that she couldn’t speak when she got out). A grinding hill brought us out, in pretty good time (especially for a Sarong run).
The shout-up commenced, and the JMs informed us that it was World Chicken Day (or something like that) and they had thoughtfully done a little lucky draw for us, with lots of…..erm…..chicken themed prizes! Thank-you JMs!
Sarong and Jenny celebrated special runs – Sarong runs and Jenni runs. Well done you two! And thank you for the makan. Under darkening skies, the gentle merriment and bonding we are so fond of continued, punctuated by final rehearsals for our nash hash extravaganza! And finally another hash successfully faded into the night. On on! Scribe: Pee Wee
NEXT RUN: SPG 672 Jalan Kota Batu - town end
HARES: Madmarg/Nancy
HARES: Sarong/Jenni/Tracey
FRONT HORN: Anna
BACK HORN: Jane
HENS: 38
We descended upon Diplo once again. The usual rabble, searching out hashing boots, insect repellent, water carriers etc. At 5.15 the horn was very ably sounded by Anna, a recent trainee who is going great guns! Off we shot, for about 20 seconds before we realised we had gone off paper, duh! We were craftily lead in through the middle, not left and up onto to the ridge as we so often do. Drier conditions made a pair of trainers a good thing, unfortunately changing mid-hash is not an option.
We finally stumbled on first check. Not so many checkers tonight, and if I remember correctly, I think the on paper was found and called through by Carol (who was supposed to be taking it easy tonight……). Forgive me if I have made a mistake with that shaky recollection. On we went, front horn bounding through at a cracking pace. More of those lovely Diplo inclines to test our mettle, and to second check. After a bit of intellectual checking debate, the on paper was found by Angela, back up to the left.
Then lo and behold but a mere 5 minutes later we were checking again; the paper had led us up and over a ridge and down the other side and there we met the check. This proved to be back up and down to the right and was, I think, found by Trish. The trails were much clearer from here on, and provided us with a chance to stretch our legs and have a bit of a run. The hens were pretty much together on this run, checks having bunched us up on more than one occasion.
A sneaky fourth check was added, and speedily found by Sarah C (so speedily in fact that she couldn’t speak when she got out). A grinding hill brought us out, in pretty good time (especially for a Sarong run).
The shout-up commenced, and the JMs informed us that it was World Chicken Day (or something like that) and they had thoughtfully done a little lucky draw for us, with lots of…..erm…..chicken themed prizes! Thank-you JMs!
Sarong and Jenny celebrated special runs – Sarong runs and Jenni runs. Well done you two! And thank you for the makan. Under darkening skies, the gentle merriment and bonding we are so fond of continued, punctuated by final rehearsals for our nash hash extravaganza! And finally another hash successfully faded into the night. On on! Scribe: Pee Wee
NEXT RUN: SPG 672 Jalan Kota Batu - town end
HARES: Madmarg/Nancy
Monday, May 05, 2008
RUN NO. 2071
DATE: 29 APRIL 2008
SITE: Bukit Serdang, Kota Batu—Yacht Club end
HENS: 37
HARES:Dizzy
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN: Tina I
Hash night and the real race is on, trying to get out the door with dogs or kids escapaing and making sure I have enough cash for coupons, oh guess, I should take some water. Destination Kota Batu, not sure which end but try to keep one eye out for the dazzling signage whilst negotiating Kijangs and Lexus’s and hundreds of school children with the other eye. (Don’t’ they know its Tuesday?)
The road seemed to go on long enough for me to think, have I missed it, but then there was the welcoming group of cars and fellow hashers collecting on the side of the road. Adrenalin of course is already pumping by now as the front runners head off, over a stick bridge and up. I headed the back side. Ha ha and did my best to walk and talk. There was a lot of up and a lot of steps.
Stairway to heaven was a song which comes to mind, with a few down bits to break it up, oh and a very large beetle. We had to stop and admire whilst catching our breath, which was then taken away by the view WOW so stunning.
Not only did we have fabulous views to admire but also an abundance of pitcher plants, to ooohh and aaarh over, what a treat.
As we continued on our merry way, sweating and puffing, plantings of passion fruit in the jungle gave us more to wonder and talk about. A few hens had turned back somewhere about here as we still had a long way to go, but there was so much more to see. On on
First check came and went, apparently with slight confusion, back on paper and more fantastic views over the Brunei River and Kampong with butterflies and swallows to complete the scene. Apparently we were on a lollypop with some going one way and some doing the other, but all met up on the stick but, I guess.
Heading down now and just amazed at all the pitcher plants and even say baby ones, so cute!! Mosque call now fills the twilight air, as well as the smell of wild vanilla orchids and the promise of a good shout up at Dizzies, hurried the last hens out of the jungle and over the stick bridge.
Thank you hares for laying such an interesting run, the Kota Batu views and pitcher plants were really amazing and the hills are a good challenge for the old bods.
Sorry, I missed the shout up, but I am sure it all went down a treat. On on Tracey.
P.S. Thank you for the great chow from Ricky’s restaurant and the singing practice went on ……….
SITE: Bukit Serdang, Kota Batu—Yacht Club end
HENS: 37
HARES:Dizzy
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN: Tina I
Hash night and the real race is on, trying to get out the door with dogs or kids escapaing and making sure I have enough cash for coupons, oh guess, I should take some water. Destination Kota Batu, not sure which end but try to keep one eye out for the dazzling signage whilst negotiating Kijangs and Lexus’s and hundreds of school children with the other eye. (Don’t’ they know its Tuesday?)
The road seemed to go on long enough for me to think, have I missed it, but then there was the welcoming group of cars and fellow hashers collecting on the side of the road. Adrenalin of course is already pumping by now as the front runners head off, over a stick bridge and up. I headed the back side. Ha ha and did my best to walk and talk. There was a lot of up and a lot of steps.
Stairway to heaven was a song which comes to mind, with a few down bits to break it up, oh and a very large beetle. We had to stop and admire whilst catching our breath, which was then taken away by the view WOW so stunning.
Not only did we have fabulous views to admire but also an abundance of pitcher plants, to ooohh and aaarh over, what a treat.
As we continued on our merry way, sweating and puffing, plantings of passion fruit in the jungle gave us more to wonder and talk about. A few hens had turned back somewhere about here as we still had a long way to go, but there was so much more to see. On on
First check came and went, apparently with slight confusion, back on paper and more fantastic views over the Brunei River and Kampong with butterflies and swallows to complete the scene. Apparently we were on a lollypop with some going one way and some doing the other, but all met up on the stick but, I guess.
Heading down now and just amazed at all the pitcher plants and even say baby ones, so cute!! Mosque call now fills the twilight air, as well as the smell of wild vanilla orchids and the promise of a good shout up at Dizzies, hurried the last hens out of the jungle and over the stick bridge.
Thank you hares for laying such an interesting run, the Kota Batu views and pitcher plants were really amazing and the hills are a good challenge for the old bods.
Sorry, I missed the shout up, but I am sure it all went down a treat. On on Tracey.
P.S. Thank you for the great chow from Ricky’s restaurant and the singing practice went on ……….
Monday, April 28, 2008
RUN NO. 2070
DATE: 22 April 2008
SITE: Diplo (ANZAC run)
HARES: Madmarg/Heather S/Linda G/Cath C
HENS: 41 CHICKS: 2
Well, last weeks run turned out to be a bit of a surprise for some people. In hindsight the first indication was when i passed Glamour and Veronica returning back to base having not been able to find first check. I should have realised that something was up then but at that point i was still trying to catch up with the front runners and my focus was on the first of far too many hills looming up infront of me. And there were many of them, slippery and steep; and streams too wide to jump with no bridge available. Three checks, both back and forward, but the back wasn't back enough for me to even hear the callers, even though i was passed at one stage by panting streaks of lightening. And... what a surprise to end up at Subok.
It should be noted that being last on such occasions has the huge advantage of not having to wait for all the walkie talkies who delay the return of the bus, (and that i was being a very conciencious back horn and not just slow!)
The onon looked like a fair without the rides. Scantilly clad women in various states of undress, shouting and laughter and music, ice cream vans selling fish and chips and girls shouting 'free t shits, come get one'.
At the shout up we had more fair ground antics, starting with two visitors and then an outstanding jewellery exhibition hosted by Veronica to celebrate 1000 runs, a truly glitzy occasion. More jewellery ensued with a gift from the Aussie Hi Com of entwined flags, Brunei and Australia, a symbol of the close International Hashing Bondage developed by some of us on our recent trip to Perth. The merriment continued to increase with the arrival of the latest Hash Group, soon to appear infront of Simon Cowal, our very own Tripple Severn Girls - "yes let's hear it for the 777" - with antics galore to relate from their recent trip to Mens Hash on the island of Moon, including singing and dancing a la Can Can. And after that there was no stopping some. Ghetto blaster at the ready Carol managed to be both conductor and sometime lead singer in yet another soon to be famous Hash Group, as yet unnamed, with a corageously wobbly rendition of a very well known Queen song, but i am damed if i recognised it. So keep practicing girls.
A big thanks to Hares for an excellent A - B run. Good fish and chips with coleslaw and Anzac biscuits from the ANZAC girls.
NEXT RUN: Bukit Serdang, Kota Batu (yacht club end) - on on at Dizzy's
HARES: Dizzy/Cow Girl
SITE: Diplo (ANZAC run)
HARES: Madmarg/Heather S/Linda G/Cath C
HENS: 41 CHICKS: 2
Well, last weeks run turned out to be a bit of a surprise for some people. In hindsight the first indication was when i passed Glamour and Veronica returning back to base having not been able to find first check. I should have realised that something was up then but at that point i was still trying to catch up with the front runners and my focus was on the first of far too many hills looming up infront of me. And there were many of them, slippery and steep; and streams too wide to jump with no bridge available. Three checks, both back and forward, but the back wasn't back enough for me to even hear the callers, even though i was passed at one stage by panting streaks of lightening. And... what a surprise to end up at Subok.
It should be noted that being last on such occasions has the huge advantage of not having to wait for all the walkie talkies who delay the return of the bus, (and that i was being a very conciencious back horn and not just slow!)
The onon looked like a fair without the rides. Scantilly clad women in various states of undress, shouting and laughter and music, ice cream vans selling fish and chips and girls shouting 'free t shits, come get one'.
At the shout up we had more fair ground antics, starting with two visitors and then an outstanding jewellery exhibition hosted by Veronica to celebrate 1000 runs, a truly glitzy occasion. More jewellery ensued with a gift from the Aussie Hi Com of entwined flags, Brunei and Australia, a symbol of the close International Hashing Bondage developed by some of us on our recent trip to Perth. The merriment continued to increase with the arrival of the latest Hash Group, soon to appear infront of Simon Cowal, our very own Tripple Severn Girls - "yes let's hear it for the 777" - with antics galore to relate from their recent trip to Mens Hash on the island of Moon, including singing and dancing a la Can Can. And after that there was no stopping some. Ghetto blaster at the ready Carol managed to be both conductor and sometime lead singer in yet another soon to be famous Hash Group, as yet unnamed, with a corageously wobbly rendition of a very well known Queen song, but i am damed if i recognised it. So keep practicing girls.
A big thanks to Hares for an excellent A - B run. Good fish and chips with coleslaw and Anzac biscuits from the ANZAC girls.
NEXT RUN: Bukit Serdang, Kota Batu (yacht club end) - on on at Dizzy's
HARES: Dizzy/Cow Girl
Monday, April 21, 2008
RUN NO. 2069
DATE: 14 April 2008
SITE: Spg 378 Sg Akar (Opp Rubbish Dump)
HARES: Jane W/Sarah H
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN: Mad Marg
HENS: 39 CHICKS: 1
Shortly after arriving at the site and parking my car, the tent arrived. It was decided that it was impossible to drive the truck up the steep hill as cars were parked on the side of the hill so the tent was set up at the usual area.
Once the hens had recovered after walking up the steep slope to the starting point, the hens set off at 5.15pm lead by front horn Carol. It was the usual trail in, but then within a short distance we turned left and were heading down the side of the steep hill. First check was two thirds of the way down the hill and it didn't take to long before the check was found by Sarah C who called the on on paper. We continued to the bottom of the valley, crossed a small stream and headed along a nice trail that I hadn't been on, before heading down into the valley again, with the support of a rope from the top of the hill. We continued along the unfamiliar trail until we got onto a well defined path. At this stage it took me a few minutes to realize where we were, actually on the Subok Ridge, we had a few steps to climb first then we were on to a nice easy trail with great views!
In the distance I could see Nancy walking further along the ridge and I was hoping that our trail would soon turn right and down the hill otherwise we were in for a very long run. It did say in the words to bring a touch! As it turned out, Nancy had missed the turn off and was called back and was soon back on paper. At the bottom of the hill we headed to the right, crossed a steam and continued along a winding trail though the jungle, climbing over a few trees that had come down in a storm and as well as the occasional muddy patch. We climbed the hill joining the main trail again and followed this until we reached the ridge, turned right and re-joined the in trail and then it was a short trot down the hill and back to the hash site. We were out just before it got dark and I have no idea who found second or third checks.
It was still very warm by the time the shout up started. The shout up was orderly but Kathy Knell was named for the hashit for forgetting to sign out. Lucky for her she had left early to go home—but watch out Kathy for next week.
The main event for the evening was the official naming of Nellie. Apparently in Perth they kept asking her if she had a hash handle—to which she kept replying “not yet” - so hence she is to be known from this day forward as NOT YET TINA TURNER.
Thank you hares for a great run and for the nectar juice and samoosas.
On On!
NEXT RUN: Diplo (Anzac Day followed by fish & chips!)
HARES: Madmarg/Heather S/Linda G/Cath C
SITE: Spg 378 Sg Akar (Opp Rubbish Dump)
HARES: Jane W/Sarah H
FRONT HORN: Carol
BACK HORN: Mad Marg
HENS: 39 CHICKS: 1
Shortly after arriving at the site and parking my car, the tent arrived. It was decided that it was impossible to drive the truck up the steep hill as cars were parked on the side of the hill so the tent was set up at the usual area.
Once the hens had recovered after walking up the steep slope to the starting point, the hens set off at 5.15pm lead by front horn Carol. It was the usual trail in, but then within a short distance we turned left and were heading down the side of the steep hill. First check was two thirds of the way down the hill and it didn't take to long before the check was found by Sarah C who called the on on paper. We continued to the bottom of the valley, crossed a small stream and headed along a nice trail that I hadn't been on, before heading down into the valley again, with the support of a rope from the top of the hill. We continued along the unfamiliar trail until we got onto a well defined path. At this stage it took me a few minutes to realize where we were, actually on the Subok Ridge, we had a few steps to climb first then we were on to a nice easy trail with great views!
In the distance I could see Nancy walking further along the ridge and I was hoping that our trail would soon turn right and down the hill otherwise we were in for a very long run. It did say in the words to bring a touch! As it turned out, Nancy had missed the turn off and was called back and was soon back on paper. At the bottom of the hill we headed to the right, crossed a steam and continued along a winding trail though the jungle, climbing over a few trees that had come down in a storm and as well as the occasional muddy patch. We climbed the hill joining the main trail again and followed this until we reached the ridge, turned right and re-joined the in trail and then it was a short trot down the hill and back to the hash site. We were out just before it got dark and I have no idea who found second or third checks.
It was still very warm by the time the shout up started. The shout up was orderly but Kathy Knell was named for the hashit for forgetting to sign out. Lucky for her she had left early to go home—but watch out Kathy for next week.
The main event for the evening was the official naming of Nellie. Apparently in Perth they kept asking her if she had a hash handle—to which she kept replying “not yet” - so hence she is to be known from this day forward as NOT YET TINA TURNER.
Thank you hares for a great run and for the nectar juice and samoosas.
On On!
NEXT RUN: Diplo (Anzac Day followed by fish & chips!)
HARES: Madmarg/Heather S/Linda G/Cath C
Sunday, April 13, 2008
RUN No. 2068
DATE: 8 April 2008
SITE: Lucky Gardens
HARES: Trailblazer/Cheryl/Alison T
Hens:41 Chicks: 3
Front Horn: Lee
Back Horn: Alison
The hens gathered at an old favorite site of Lucky Gardens –don’t think we’ve been here since the New Year. Thanks goes to the Hares for laying an ‘emergency run’. The hare line is still a bit thin, so if you can lay a run please sign up! As we were waiting for the horn to sound the tent arrived and promptly got stuck on the muddy verge to the site. A few strong hashers gave the truck a good shove to get it moving again.
As the horn sounded we were off - some a little faster than others. We skirted left around the edge of a small ‘lake’ and then 1st check was called. Hens wandered this way and that ‘checking’, ‘checking’ to no avail. Just as we thought we need to check further a field the ‘on back’ was called by Sue Johnson - an advantage to arriving late to the hash! With the pack turned around we set off again - up, up we went to the top of the ridge. Back horn informed me that if I could make it up this hill I’d be fine to go right round. I had planned to do a short hash as I was recovering from a chest infection but these words spurred me on to go right around. I am very glad I did as the run was superb, a bit of something for everyone. Stunning views greeted us as we reached the top of the hill and a small plantation of sago (so Heather informed me). The only distraction being the squeaky windmills - next time we’re up here maybe we should bring some WD40! No-one was sure what the windmills were for maybe for irrigation or to scare off the birds.
Along the ridge we all trooped until 2nd check was called again the hens were running around checking back and forth not sure which way to go. Eventually the on paper was called by Magic. Back down into the valley we went and crossed a small muddy stream. Tina I commented that it wouldn’t be a hash without going though water. Fortunately this was only a quick paddle and we were up again. The paths became easier and were on good terrain for the FRB’s. Just as hens were looking for the homeward straight 3rd check was found by Trisha and it was plain sailing on the out trail to the road and the hash site.
An entertaining on on with JM’s Sarah and Nellie. New guests were to be welcomed but they had already left to go to the Nature Society meeting. We welcomed 2 new members into the fold Boel and Julie. Birthday wishes were sung in true hash style to Never Wrong and Madam Sin. The Ladies hash representatives gave us a quick run down on the Interhash in Perth and encouraged all to register for the 2010 Interhash to be held in Kuching. Brunei was well represented in Perth and it was interesting to note that the average age on the interhash was 52, makes me a young whippersnapper then.
On On
NEXT WEEK: 15 APRIL 2008
SITE: Spg 378 Subok (opposite Rubbish Dump Sg Akar)
HARES: Jane W/Sarah H
SITE: Lucky Gardens
HARES: Trailblazer/Cheryl/Alison T
Hens:41 Chicks: 3
Front Horn: Lee
Back Horn: Alison
The hens gathered at an old favorite site of Lucky Gardens –don’t think we’ve been here since the New Year. Thanks goes to the Hares for laying an ‘emergency run’. The hare line is still a bit thin, so if you can lay a run please sign up! As we were waiting for the horn to sound the tent arrived and promptly got stuck on the muddy verge to the site. A few strong hashers gave the truck a good shove to get it moving again.
As the horn sounded we were off - some a little faster than others. We skirted left around the edge of a small ‘lake’ and then 1st check was called. Hens wandered this way and that ‘checking’, ‘checking’ to no avail. Just as we thought we need to check further a field the ‘on back’ was called by Sue Johnson - an advantage to arriving late to the hash! With the pack turned around we set off again - up, up we went to the top of the ridge. Back horn informed me that if I could make it up this hill I’d be fine to go right round. I had planned to do a short hash as I was recovering from a chest infection but these words spurred me on to go right around. I am very glad I did as the run was superb, a bit of something for everyone. Stunning views greeted us as we reached the top of the hill and a small plantation of sago (so Heather informed me). The only distraction being the squeaky windmills - next time we’re up here maybe we should bring some WD40! No-one was sure what the windmills were for maybe for irrigation or to scare off the birds.
Along the ridge we all trooped until 2nd check was called again the hens were running around checking back and forth not sure which way to go. Eventually the on paper was called by Magic. Back down into the valley we went and crossed a small muddy stream. Tina I commented that it wouldn’t be a hash without going though water. Fortunately this was only a quick paddle and we were up again. The paths became easier and were on good terrain for the FRB’s. Just as hens were looking for the homeward straight 3rd check was found by Trisha and it was plain sailing on the out trail to the road and the hash site.
An entertaining on on with JM’s Sarah and Nellie. New guests were to be welcomed but they had already left to go to the Nature Society meeting. We welcomed 2 new members into the fold Boel and Julie. Birthday wishes were sung in true hash style to Never Wrong and Madam Sin. The Ladies hash representatives gave us a quick run down on the Interhash in Perth and encouraged all to register for the 2010 Interhash to be held in Kuching. Brunei was well represented in Perth and it was interesting to note that the average age on the interhash was 52, makes me a young whippersnapper then.
On On
NEXT WEEK: 15 APRIL 2008
SITE: Spg 378 Subok (opposite Rubbish Dump Sg Akar)
HARES: Jane W/Sarah H
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