RUN NO. 2113

DATE: 17 FEB 2008
RUN NO 2113
SITE: RIMBA
HARES: Speedo, aH Struth and Naj (now Eastern Promise)
FRONT HORN: Melissa BACK HORN: Trailblazer

A good flock of Hens turned up for the run (about 50?) and set off along the road and into the jungle. It was a good length run and front runners emerged hot and panting about 45 minutes later with the others arriving in dribs and drabs afterwards. All enjoyed it and had had a good workout to build up a thirst (see below the number of amber beverage they consumed )

Lovely running trails (with comments from many about how they did not know there was so much jungle at Rimba) with three checks, the first 2 found by Lee and the 3rd by Carol (now Mrs Pingu, who said "Lots of running and I think we did a Love Triangle ! "(the mind boggles!)

A few muddy legs and bottoms were spotted too along with glowing faces (remember ladies glow, men sweat). Hens were greeted on arrival with a selection of edible Valentine treats including viagra pills and Valentine cocktails, the latter to reinforce the effects of the former. As Hens stood clutching their beverages, the JMs appeared dressed in purple capes, black leggins and "lucky drawers" and burst into song with their latest Ladies Hash hit "Hashing Queens" Bravo girls!

The hares were called up and given down downs and first time guests, Annie from UK, another neice of Aunty Lynn (how many has she got?) and Carmen, an Equadorian Hetero Hasher.

Sparklers were lit and the celebratory mood took over. Suddenly "Stupid Cupid" (who some hens had spotted and mistaken for a fellow hen "doing a wee or a poo", but who had in fact been squatting in the grass in an attempt to hide!!) skipped into the merry hash circle with his bow and arrow, Valentine presents and a new hip! (It was of course our well loved Slippery Nipple who nearly went "hip over tipple" on the floor of the tent) He shouted "Titter not, for I am Heaven's Matchmaker" and proceeded with his own "Lucky Drawers".

Amanda Sparrow got some bells ( and lots of kisses) which she was assured would " lead him ( Capt. Sparrow) wherever you want". Madam Sin received Willy Wonder Pills ( now all she needs is a wiily). Readymix, a pair of perfumed thongs (for feet not bottom) and Trailblazer, a "Goody Two Shoes " bag (because she is one) Dizzy, who was reprimanded by the playful present giver, "Don't talk with your mouth full or Cupid won't come again!", was given G & T. Magic Roundabout got a willie warmer for her poor beau (bow?) who is suffering from cold in Brunei and finally Legally Blonde was given rose tinted spectacles which Cupid doubted would work on Brian!

Cupid then skipped off ( but soon sneaked back for a cold juice) and Readymix celebrated her 350th run and showed that she is all heart by havlng donated her award money to the Brunei Animal Foundation. The JMs then performed some "Hash Christenings". 164 runs Carol -Mrs Pingu, 165 runs Naj - Eastern Promise, 176 runs Trish - Ruthless Pursuit ( her H4 Handle) and 113 runs Sarah H - On Up. Alison took them away. Bini Hutan thanked the chinese ladies who had sent round some sushi on her "landslide move". Sarong got the Hash Shit because her mobile rang during the shout up and AMAZINGLY the ads (81) RAN OUT before 8 o'clock!!!! So unfortunately the Hard Core Hashers had to retire to Pee Wee's ( Claire's H4 handle) residence to assauge their thirst! ON ON

NEXT WEEK: NATIONAL DAY RUN (Wear something yellow with white/red/black)
SITE: Mata Mata
HARES: Trailblazer/Smurf/Madam Sin

RUN NO. 2112

RUN NO. 2112
DATE: 10 FEB 2009
SITE: SPG 414 JLN MUARA KG KAPOK
HARES: Anna/Melissa/Boel
FRONT HORN: Carol BACK HORN: Naj
HENS: 44 CHICKS: 6

Hey it's Tuesday again already and guess what!! IT'S NOT RAINING!!!! so here's cheers for a dry run (so to speak).

Naj and I arrived early to get a good parking spot on Jalan Maura near Simpang 414 so we parked really close to the H3 signs (a reminder for us to pick them up and put them in the car boot so we don't get the HASHIT!!!).. Some savvy Hashers drove up and found parking spots halfway up, less distance to walk up and down!!.

All the hens gathered together at the ready, keen to go. At 5-15pm, Carol sounded the horn and dashed off with several hens chasing after her.

We started along the fence line and then down a little track and along the road and climbed over a small barrier - came to the first small hill and up we went. Trouble was there was lots of mud so we clambered along a long log except I decided to take a shortcut through the mud - very squishy and I thought I was in quicksand as I couldn't get my feet out!! Got hauled out by a passing laughing hasher and scrambled up the hill - lots of thorns to the right and to the left and on the ground and overhead!!!

We ran across a road being built, the truck was still spraying the road and away we went back into the jungle.

When we climbed up again, there was a lovely view to admire and then onwards we headed back - no idea who found the first and second and third checks as the front runners were miles ahead of Ah Struth and me. Heard Naj tooting the horn a few times and we finally staggered out back to Melissa's house.

What a great run, not too much water to wade through, small hills, beautiful views of Brunei to admire and we were all out safely before dark.

The JM's looked after proceedings, few housekeeping rules mentioned, announcements made and Speedo read a joke.

Congratulations to Anna on her 50 runs and 1 new guest from Yorkshire was introduced.
Welcome back to Ah Struth(back from OZ after 4 months) and Dizzy (back from the UK) also.

The hashit changed hands finally - new holders were found: Norma and Linda (for getting someone to sign them in and out last week as they didn't want to get out of their car in the pouring rain), Boel (for leaving the green tray of WORDS behind!!),and Magi as her guest Eva forgot to sign out. Norma did try to plead her case but took it in good spirit - she and Magi stripped to their bras and everyone was duly cooled off!!!

The hares put on delicious vegetarian and meat lasagnes with crispy green salads and lots of garlic bread. Such lovely comfort food. Thanks hares for a great run and delicious supper.

NEXT RUN: (Valentine's - do wear red) RIMBA
HARES: Naj/Ah Struth/Speedo

RUN NO. 2111

RUN NO. 2111
DATE: 3 Feb 2009
SITE: Lower Diplo
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/READYMIX/SURVIVOR
HENS: 39 CHICKS: 2

It was raining when we arrived at Diplo, it rained all through the hash and was still at it as we drove away. Fantastic! For us Aquarians and Picses anyway, who gleefully sloshed off along the watery trail. Nine ladies (yes, I know, the craziest ones) ran the whole hash, and the others sensibly decided to backtrack after the first check. This was quite far in and thankfully, Heather found the on paper quickly as all calls were soon drowned out by the drip, drip, dripping of rain on vegetation and we had visions of being lost in the jungle and washed away by rising streams of muddy floodwater…Well, kind of. The last time we did Diplo, we did take 2 hours to get out-in the dark and rain.

Lee found the second on paper quickly too, phew, and on we slithered. Anna did a superb and graceful save after a slip on a very steep and muddy bank…and then we were up into the bracken at the top. After more mud and more rain, we unexpectedly popped out of the cool and very damp jungle onto a pavement and enjoyed a clear run along the road back to the group huddled under an open car boot. Front runners were out in 50 minutes and the last ladies made it back by 6.25.

Thankyou to Readymix and Trail Blazer for a great run and easy checks.

NEXT RUN: Spg 414, Jalan Muara, Kg Kapok Kanan - Please park on Jln Muara due congested simpang.
HARES: Boel/Anna/Melissa

RUN NO. 2110

RUN NO. 2110
DATE: 27 Jan 09
SITE: SPG 527 Jln Subok
HARES: Carol/Sarah G
HENS: 40 CHICKS: 2
FRONT HORN: Magic Roundabout BACK HORN: Trailblazer

Having had a week of on and off rain, rain and more rain, visions of a really wet run was on most hens minds but as true hashers dutifully set off with front horn Magic (oh ...Trish was first assigned the chore who suddenly had something else to do..)

We trotted back down the lane to the open section where extensive building was in progress and thoughts of not being able to go thru somebody's garden soon - well, there is the other empty section round the other side, then the hares will have to do a lollipop run and there is of course Bukit Markucing across the road.

Into the jungle we went as the drizzle continued steadily, Not yet with her raincoat and then a few turning back just before first check, as we started to ascend slippery slopes assisted by ropes here and there. Pretty trails and two waterfalls (true to the hares' words regarding water features) but we pursued earnestly as the rain continued and some had said it was not a long run?

Soon, the front runners were too far ahead for the bunch of us trailing behind with back horn and we could not hear them at all. As we went thru a few water crossings, lots of paper new and old everywhere, and it seems I was destined to write about the other run as I was among the eleven that went right instead of left at the last water crossing (apparently only ten minutes away from out - and two of the ones right behind went the wrong way) - We would have been 13 going up and up and up and up and wondering are we on paper (right paper?). We called ahead, and Aunty Lynn/Speedo both with guests answered, so we carried on ... but apparently we were on the wrong paper.

However, once we got up to the ridge and saw Kota Batu, Kg Ayer, oh Bukit Serdang... and the Yacht Club in the distance (it was an illusion), we consolidate our plans and decided it would be easier to go down to Jln Kota Batu, rather than trek back thru the jungle as it was by then 6.45pm and getting dark. Trailblazer estimated we had been about 45 minutes since the river crossing and would take probably longer than that to get back to that point. JM Carol sent two cars - thanks Kerry and Bini Hutan who came to our rescue - we thought of a new challenge to hens as to how many hens they can fit into a car when all eleven of us squeezed into the two vehicles. Dirty and cold we arrived back at the site and a warm welcome by the hashers followed by delicious laksa provided by the hares.

Shout up was orderly and hashit exchanged hands although the hares got it again, for forgetting a sign left by the main road last week, and joined by a few others for various misdemeanours. One new guest was welcomed, and although she was with the "lost" pack promised to be back again.

Thanks for a caring hash and Carol of the use of her house!

NEXT RUN: LOWER DIPLO (CHINESE NEW YEAR RUN)
HARES: Ready Mix/Trailblazer/Survivor

RUN NO. 2109

RUN NO. 2109
DATE: 20 Jan
SITE: Opp Spg 1038 Jln Muara, Kg Salambigar
HARES: Amanda W/Kerry
FRONT HORN: Pee Wee BACK HORN: Tina I

Well, what a week of rain! Severe tropical storms have plagued Brunei for a couple of weeks now, yet we have been lucky enough to dodge the rain in the ladies hash. This week, was a particularly good choice of location as the terrain was slightly higher than the road which left good trails that were not too muddy. The sun was poking through as Pee Wee sounded the horn and the trail led us up on to the main road and along to the next Simpang. The hares, sat luxuriously from the balcony of Amanda’s house sipping drinks and gave us a wave (determined to get rid of the hashit this week I noted the hashitable offence!!). The road led us alongside a river into a deserted Government Tree Nursery and a nice but inclining path to a beautiful reservoir/lake. The paper took us on up to the first check, where Magic Roundabout thought she would search in the opposite direction. Anna was quick to find the on paper which was easy to find and so the hashers ran on through some nice jungle trails. Shortly after, the second check was found quite quickly on ahead (can’t remember who found it – Alzheimer’s must be setting in as I did ask at the time). As we ran in a loop we came on again quite quickly to the final check, which Anna found again, down a slippery slope and along a clear trail. The run out was very pleasant with great views.

Front runners were out in 30 minutes and even some late comers were out before dark and everyone quickly trekked off to the on on site – Amanda’s house. A few of us left behind, were witness to the remaining hashitable offences. Diana last to come in with her Mother, failed to introduce her guest before the shout up, despite numerous opportunities to do so; Pee Wee left the bins behind and the hares did not stay at the run site to check that all of the hashers were out.

The shout up was busy with 4 first time guests – Aunti Lynns Niece – Kate, Rozi and Wina from the hetro hash and Diana’s mum. Lots of announcements were given and jokes told and the hashit was given and taken very well. We honoured 4 hashers this week with the hashit and Anna gave a sneaky back throw while photos were being taken from the front.

Thanks Amanda and Kerry for the run, easy checks, great sausages and sorry that you had to get wet. Hope this inspires everyone to double check the rules.

Remember – You must introduce your guest formally to the JMs.
If you are a hare – avoid being seen on the trail and remember it is your duty to ensure that all hashers come out.

NEXT RUN: SPG 564 JLN SUBOK
HARES: Carol/Sarah G

RUN NO. 2108

RUN NO. 2108
DATE: 13 JAN 2009
SITE: SPG 672 KOTA BATU
HARES: MADMARG/SATU LAGI/NAJ
HENS: 36 CHICKS: 3
FRONT HORN: Carol BACK HORN: Anna Scott

Hi there lovely ladies! Welcome to another exciting addition of “The epic tale of a bunch of crazy women who trudge through the treacherously wild virgin jungles of Borneo”.

So… it is my job to write about last weeks hash run… bare with me as I’ve not had to do it before and its been quite a while since I’ve done anything on a computer except pass on annoying funny chain emails!

OK. I got to the site quite early for a change, but only because I’d left home unreasonably early fearing I’d get lost and miss something to write about! I found it quite easily and managed to snag a good park right near the tent. Haha! The ground was already looking like a swamp due to the incessant rain over the last few days. I will admit that I seriously thought about doing a few doughnuts in the mud but feared the wrath of the ‘elders’ so self control was displayed. My car was not impressed about having to climb that first hill but I felt really sad when I heard Claire’s little blue rocket nearly busting its gaskets to get up! She drove in 5 full circles trying to find a place to park where she wouldn’t sink.

Though the sky was grey and clouds were at bursting point, the rain held off long enough for the run to start. After briefly gathering around the mother hens who suggested we bring in torches and warned us about being careful in the slippery conditions, off we went chasing the hypnotic sound of front horn. Carol took the honor yet again and Anna took back horn.

Up, up, up, slip down, then up, up, up slip down again… it was like trying to walk the wrong way up a water slide! Luckily someone had installed a few ropes, which saved us having to get mud under our nails trying to claw up that killer hill on all fours. Down the other side, through some bracken fern, a few more ups and downs then along the ridge for a bit. Having done this run before (who could ever forget that founders day when one of the most experienced hens was lost inside for hours), I’d expected to go a lot further into the jungle but as weather conditions weren’t ideal, the hares had decided to cut it short and turned us all around, to go out the way we had came. It eventually dawned on me that I would have to get back down that ‘waterslide’ we had struggled so hard to get up! So back through the ferns and down we went. Glad that I wasn’t wearing white on this particular occasion, I promptly squatted down and bum slid my way to the
bottom, thanking god there were no hidden sharp objects sneakily blocking my path.

No one was left behind in the jungle for an unplanned camp out so the shout up began. The rain could hold out no longer and it bucketed down. Luckily for us, our JM’s could still be heard clucking out all the very important tidbits of information that enriches our lives on a weekly basis. Two returning hashers – Steph and Rita joined the cluster and threw back a few beers, obviously having stayed in tune with tradition. Hares dressed as navy boys for some reason unknown to me and we pigged out on a delicious vegetarian curry with rice. Nag was even so kind as to provide chocolate and ‘carrots’ ??? for desert.

And for those of you that missed last weeks run… the naked male mud wrestling was fantastic entertainment. Too bad if you missed it!

NEXT RUN: Opposite Spg 1038 Jln Muara, Kg Salambigar
HARES: Amanda W/Kerry

RUN NO. 2107

Run 2107
DATE: 6 January 2009
Site: Jln Pimping, Serasa
Hares: Alison & Cheryl
Front Horn: Carol
Back Horn:
Hens: 35 Guests: 2


Welcome back to the hashers that have had a nice holiday break over the festive season.

Happy New Year to everyone and lets hope that 2009 is a great year!

It was my first time to this area Pimping and I’m sure it was for quite a few of us.
Carol led us off on a nice flat trail into the jungle it wasn’t long before first check was called. As it was unfamiliar area it took us ages to find first check which was on back, but finally Naj & Tina found it. We all headed down the gravel road and then off to the right, back into the jungle along some winding trails and bypassing a few thorns along the way to second check. This also took a while to find the check which was once again on back, not sure who found it. We had a few slippery hills to climb and at one spot we almost needed rope to help us up the hill because it was so muddy.

There was one more sneaky check which was found again by Naj, but it was on a head this time. We continued along a nice interesting trail until we got back on to the trail we came in on. There was good calling tonight by everyone!

The shout-up was at Serasa pool side. The JM did their singing introduction theme to everyone.

Hashit went to Anna & Carol. We celebrated Alison achieving 850 runs and Nancy 50 runs, well done!

Thanks to the hares for the punch and fish & Chips. A good Scottish night aye! Thanks to Smurf for the quiz and pencils from Scotland.


NEXT RUN: Kota Batu
HARES: Satu Lagi/Mad Marg/Naj

RUN NO. 2106

DATE: 30 DECEMBER
SITE: Lucky Gardens, Jln Muara
HARES: Trailblazer/Not Yet

Yann (Trailblazer) messaged me earlier on Tuesday and asked me to pick up Judy (Survivor). I was a little concerned Judy wouldn’t be able to get into my car as I have problems sometimes being of the short fat hairy leg brigade. However, Judy swung herself effortlessly up into the passenger seat with the grace of Tarzan! We were off to the hash.

This week it was at Lucky Gardens, not at the mud hole, but starting off from George’s shed. A select group of Hashers gathered round the JM’s as they told us about the correct paper to follow and then we were off.

Back down to the road again, across the mud hole and then into the jungle.
We followed the paper on familiar trails up (and it was a torturous long up!) to the ridge. The front runners were pretty far ahead so I have no idea who found any of the checks.

We seemed to separate into two groups the front runners and not front runners. My group, the not front runners, huffed and puffed up the hills and talked about Christmas, food, not wanting to go back to work, more food, diets to start in the New Year, etc. We also kept a lookout for wild life such as sun bears and snakes but although I thought I heard something peculiar in the bush we didn’t actually come across anything noteworthy.

Up a few more killer hills and then down into thicker jungle, across ubiquitous mud, gently flowing streams and up, up and up to the out. We were actually very lucky with the weather as it could have been much worse under foot.

Back at George’s shed the shout up was very orderly; all the well behaved hashers were in attendance! The hare’s were thanked for such a short, flat, non muddy run!! The horns were thanked; I can only remember Tina as back horn, sorry.
Announcements were announced. I can’t remember them either; well it is still the party season!

The hash-shit was not called for as we had behaved so well. Not even Caroline had disturbed the gods of hashing! Then it was down to the serious business of eating. All the hashers had brought a plate (with something on it.) We had delicious pakora, mince pies and brandy butter, various tasty dips with various tasty dippers, Christmas cake, chicken to nibble, cakes, chocolates, sushi, etc, etc.
In other words, lots of epicurean delights.

Now, can someone please come up with a simple but effective diet for me to start in the New Year? I would be very grateful. We all wished each other Happy New Year as we drifted away from George’s shed. Another good evening spent with the Ladies Hash.
Judy swung herself back into my car and we went home to wash off the mud and repeat our stories to our husbands.

NEXT RUN: Jln Pimping, Serasa
HARES: Alison/Cheryl

RUN NO. 2103

DATE: 9 DECEMBER 2008]
SITE: MORLEY MOVERS
HARES: Tango/Amanda S
FRONT HORN: Melissa BACK HORN: Mad Marg

Last week's run we set off to a nice clear sky and no rain clouds gathering which is unusual for this time of the year.

The run went a different route to the usual Morley movers runs, firtst up the hill to the water tower, then up to a ridge, through a quite thorny area but not too much water and mud for a change, then out in the opposite direction to where we normally exit at Morley Movers.

Survivor impressed those who did not go in by walking up the water tower hill by herself. Well done Judy.

The first runners were out in under 45 minutes and all runners were out in an hour. Everybody commented favourably on the run.

We had one new guest tonight, Helen from the UK visiting her sister Rachel. Miss Tango celebrated her 100th run and Sarah Hill celebrated her birthday. Speedo and Miss Pink told their amusing duty jokes. When it cam time for the hashit, I, Never Wong was awarded it again for forgetting to take home part of the hashshit equipment and Maria again had to take it with me. Sorry Maria, and Miss Pnk for going in early to keep Glamour company (feeble excuse). I am taking good care of the choook as the last person to have him broke his neck. Thank you to the hares for the delicious and healthy rolls.

on on

NEXT RUN: DST
HARES: NEVER WRONG/MISS PINK AND NORMA

RUN NO. 2105

DATE: 23 December 2008
SITE: Spg 370 Jalan Muara
HARES: Peahen/Bini Hutan/Gaby
HENS: 25 CHICKS: 5
FRONT HORN: MadMarg BACK HORN: Trailblazer

For new comers, Site 370 can be very misleading as there are a lot of trails from 370. However for those of us who know where Sigi lives that is no problem, but my heart always sinks as I have not got used to the hill from her house. Since the first time I stepped on that hill I have always huffed and puffed going up.

This week, I arrived late at Sigi's house and all the hens had already gone in. As I was not feeling very well I did not want to tackle the hill on my own so I decided to take a short walk, along the road and quickly got back to the house, and had a chat with Survivor.

Two front runners, Lee and Carol were out at 6.05. Since I did not go in I then went round asking hens what the run was like. I was told that after the hll the run was very interesting and that I probably could have managed it. First check was found by Sita, first time guest, Lee found the second check and the third check was found by Tango. All were out by 6.30 and had a good shower by the poolside.

The shout out began with teh arrival of the two JMs dressed as Santa and each carrying a bag of presents, all the way from Greenland for the very few hens who had been left stranded in Brunei. The shout out had only gone half way when the JMs were interrupted by the music from the Three Wise Kings (Tango, Mad Marg and Lynn) and baby Jesus (Dizzy). They entertaind us with a few songs, while pieces of gold (chocolate) were tossed around and incense burned as baby Jesus lay on the floor.

After the entertainment Juergen Broda, Sigi's husband, our Honorary member was called out of the kitchen, and after having been ordered to remove the apron and to put his kitchen towel down, he was given a down-down, for once again, he made and painted some beautiful H3 signs for us. What could we do without him? Thanks Juergen.

The evening continued with the draw for the Xmas presents for everyone present including Juergen. Each hen was only allowed three seconds in which to pull out a present from the bag.

The Hashit was awarded to the JM Amanda, who confessed that she did not sign in or out, and Satu Lagi and Dizzy for not signing out the previous week. However amanda craftily decided that as it was a festival run no one should have a hashit. We then sang Christmas carols and a few jokes were cracked.

The Hares put on a mouth watering dinner which included Turkey with stuffing, potations and vegetables followed by dessert. Thank you very much Bini Hutan (Sigi), Peahen (Bettina) and Gaby. All in all it was a great evening!

NEXT WEEK: Lucky Garden -- Bring a plate to share
HARES: Trailblazer/Not Yet

RUN NO. 2104

Date: 16 December
Site: DST
Hares: Never Wrong, Miss Pink and Norma
Hens: 29
Front Horn: Carol Back Horn: Alice in Wonderland

Driving to the Jerudong area at an early stage of the afternoon in order to be at the hash site on time, I still was helt up at work and heard the horn when I arrived. It took me a few minutes to get ready and after signing in I started running to catch up with everyone following white paper.

After a few meters along a road I hit a sewerage plant, which had a fence line, but no actual fence. From there it was a big open trail to follow all the way to first check. Soon I caught up with the tail of the runners, Naj, Speedo and some others.
Some areas were a bit muddy and swampy, but all in all it was nice trail.

First check was a back check; Carol just arrived picking up papers and we
followed her to where Alice in Wonderland was standing with a squeeky back horn.
On we went, through some shrubs, ferns and razorgrass until we hit a road. I realized that this was the same road we used to take going to the lake area, which has been blocked off for cars. From there on it was a nice stroll back to the hash site. We were out before it got dark, a good 45 minutes walk.

The shout-up was quite short; there were not many hens around as usual during December and no new guests. After a down down for the hares and a few announcements, Glamour brought out some jokes, which Carol was kind enough to read aloud.
Thanks to the hares for the delicious samosas.

Satu Lagi offered to join me collecting the signs, which by the way are in a very sorrow state. Only five of them are left including one made out of cardboard. Lets see what Santa can do!!!!

On On
Peahen, Bini Hutan and Gaby

NEXT RUN: SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG (XMAS RUN)

RUN NO. 2101

DATE: 25 NOV 2008
SITE: RIMBA
HARES: SARONG/MANI (Virgin)
HENS: 32 CHICKS: 1
FRONT HORN: Carol BACK HORN: Julia


A few dedicated hashers turned up in the pouring rain and the refrain, “It always rains at Rimba!” was heard more than once. I would like to congratulate Boel for bringing a first-time guest to the run – excellent persuasive skills considering the weather conditions!! I am sure we’ll be seeing her again.

The downpour turned into a shower, and then a drizzle, and then to a deluge, back to a rainstorm and finally a storm. Carol was very keen on training up some new horns and the back horns function was re-defined as not having to be the last out, but as ensuring that the paper is clearly laid through so walkie-talkies can easily follow it.

While some of us managed a short “umbrella walk”, other hardy hens were off on the paper and into the bush for a run, slip, slide, crawl, shuffle, stagger, climb, descend, dash trek.

Carol and Amanda came out in matching shirts singing, “Meet the JM’s” from It Ain’t Half Hot Mum. At the on-on the previous year’s committee was thanked for their hard work and Not Yet drunk a down-down. It has been decided that each week a joke will be told. This week Alice and Madam Sin both had good ones to share.

I was told that the food was delicious, but I didn’t have a chance to sample it as I had to hash dash after risking life and limb to collect all the hash signs (almost jumping into traffic to avoid a snake!! – although it turned out to be a dead one when I looked more closely.)

Off to a good start!

NEXT RUN: SPG 462 JLN MUARA, SG HANCHING
HARES: TRACEY/TANIA AND OTHERS

RUN NO. 2100

DATE: 18 NOVEMBER (FOUNDERS DAY - HASH ODDITY 2100)
SITE: SERASA YACHT CLUB
HARES: GM Ready Mix/JM Carol
HENS: 57 CHICKS: 3
FRONT HORN: Magic BACK HORN: Trailblazer

Neither one of us did complete the whole run but this is our version of what we did and saw last week:

It was a live hash - the first for some of us and so it was quite exciting because the hares were given a five minute head start before the rest of us began the hash. Nellie kept time and started us off. It was basically a road run for about half the run and then it turned further left up a hill. Since the uphill path looked rather muddy and wet and many came with regular shoes expecting a shoreline run. One large group steered away from the potential muddy path and did a U-turn back in anticipation of Founder’s night preparation.

Back at the ladies restroom, hens were clucking and adding feathers and paint whilst competing for mirror space getting ready for the odyssey in space. Founders night venue, despite being a last minute decision, lived up to expectations. Who were there - from aliens to princesses to Spock and the rest is left to your imagination. Food was superb with enough for all palettes and taste.

We received goodies on a random draw basis - torches, iron, raincoats, caps - all well appreciated. Of special interest is the list of special awards - longest run, shortest, wettest, and the imaginative list was quite long but neither of us took notes so no names mentioned here except one -Madam Sin received her 400th run award and spent it doing her hair.

It was a long night but this is only a short account of it. Bottom line is that the leaving committee did a wonderful job giving us a bash to remember and going out with a bang.

Welcome new committee!

On-on / Mani & Sarong

NEXT RUN: RIMBA
HARES: SARON/MANI (Virgin)

RUN NO. 2099

DATE: 11 NOVEMBER
SITE: BUKIT SERDANG, KOTA BATU
HARES: DIZZY/(Mr) NORMA
FRONT HORN: Mad Marg BACK HORN: Cheryl
HENS: 37 CHICKS: 9

We seemed to be a bit low on numbers as the hashers gathered but as 5.15 neared, more turned up. Mad Marg was front horn and Cheryl volunteered back horn and to a pleasant surprise the run was not up straight away. We ran along the road for a few hundred meters… and then it was up. The front runners were all but half way up a very steep hill when they hit first check… There were only two options – to continue up (which was hard work)… or to go back down … so with some ahead and some on back we all checked for the on paper. Sure enough... it was on back. Cant remember who found it but Cath and her guest Felicity and Satu Lagi were in the right place. Even though we had gone back down, it only meant we were going back up the hill again but on a different trail. Yes we got the hill that we had been promised which went on up and up and up… until we hit the ridge which still was a bit up and down but rewarded with lovely views of the river... including a huge black and grey cloud in the distance.

Second check was at a split in the path…mmm... was Dizzy going to take us down into the depths of the jungle and round..perhaps stopping for a cup of tea at my house in Subok or back down. Well someone had to check so I dragged first time guest Felicity with me and we checked on down. As others checked in different directions, we soon heard the ‘on back’ call and struggled back up the hills again. The on paper brought us along the ridge a bit further and then on down to the sign in board. Just in time too as most hashers managed to come out before the torrential rain.

On on was at Dizzy’s with many first time guests which we hope to see again next week. There was a group of hashit holders this week – Dizzy (for forgetting the Hash signs last week), Mandy Webber (for talking through the shout up), Mad Marg (for selling while the shout up was on) and Sigi (for forgetting to sign in... or was it my fault as she asked me to do it for her…) They all took it is style and it was thrown by a professional… Smurf. We all tucked in to lovely food from Dizzy... posh pasta and sweeties.

NEXT RUN: (CHANGE OF SITE) SERASA YACHT CLUB FOR HASH ODDITY 2100
FOUNDERS DAY
HARES: GM/JM Carol

RUN NO. 2098

DATE: 4 NOVEMBER 2008
SITE: Lower Diplo
HARES: Sid/Kate/Fiona
HENS: 48 CHICKS: 2
FRONT HORN: Sarah G BACK HORN: Tina I

Not for the feint hearted? Well i thought it was great and not nearly as hilly or long as i expected. At least it wouldn't have been had we not got caught in the dark, but first things first.

The beginning was a repeat of the previous weeks Hetro Hash for Halloween, but in the day light without Ghouls Ghosts and Gunk, had a decidedly different atmosphere. A steep hill followed and then as usual i completely lost my bearings but generally it was up down swim and pant. First and second check had been found by the illustrious before my arrival, so my contribution was at third which proved to be a challenging on back. A lot of helpful calling ensued which unfortunately hid the calling of those who had been checking forward. We almost had campers in the jungle but Melissa, Tango and others put on a spurt and caught up.

And then it started to get dark. And then it did get dark. Julia and i nosed ahead and managed well following plentiful paper and without a torch. Along some good new trails (Well done Hares) and cooling water for the now weary feet. We short cutted out when i saw street lights and recognised the nearby simpang, arriving back at about 7pm. Last ones were out by about 7.15 i think. And then it rained as it does sometimes at 7.15 in Brunei.

The run was well laid and is a reminder to us all that going into the jungle without a torch and water has its risks. We should all be responsible for ourselves without having to be reminded. I really enjoyed it and was sorry not to be able to stay for the on on. So well done and thanks to the Hares.

NEXT RUN: Bukit Serdang, Jln Kota Batu (Yacht Club end)
ON ON AT DIZZY'S

RUN NO. 2097

DATE: 28 October
HARES: Trish/Carol
SITE: Bukit Marakucing, Jln Subok

Halloween Hash
ghouls and goblins gathered in their annual celebration. They were joined by a new guest – from the other side of the world.

The run was notable for visiting gremlins hiding in the jungle to add spice to the proceedings.

Despite these trials and tribulations during the run, some energetic ghouls completed the run three times despite negotiating the pineapples at the end.

Riff Raff It's astounding
Time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely
Magenta Not for very much longer
Riff Raff We've got to keep control
We remember doing the Hens’ Hash
Drinking those moments when
The blackness would hit us
Riff and Magenta And the hares would be calling
Chorus There goes the Hens’ Hash again
There goes the Hens’ Hash again
Criminologist It's just a hill to the left
Chorus And then a creek to the right
Criminologist With your hands on your hips
Chorus You bring your knees up tight
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane
There goes the Hens’ Hash again
There goes the Hens’ Hash again
Magenta It's so dreamy
Oh, fantasy free
So you can't see me
No, not at all
In another dimension
With voyeuristic intention
Well secluded, I see all
Riff Raff With a bit of a quick flip
Magenta Right down in the mud you slip
Riff Raff And nothing can ever be the same
Magenta You're spaced out on libation
Riff Raff Like you're under sedation
Chorus There goes the Hens’ Hash again
There goes the Hens’ Hash again


All attending made a special effort with their finery and many awards were given.

Many thanks to the hares for a splendid run with a especially heartwarming gruel to feast on at the end.

NEXT RUN: Diplo
HARES: Sid/Lee/Kate/Fiona
Rocky Horror Hash Warning - tonight’s hash is not for the faint hearted. Large hills have been provided and some of the trails are new and have required cutting.

RUN NO. 2096

DATE: 21 October
SITE: SPG 276 JLN SERASA, MUARA
HARES: Amanda S/Tango/Tina I/Gill L (virgin)
HENS: 40 CHICKS: 3
FRONT HORN: Carol (with apprentice Sarah G) BACK HORN: Naj

It was a nice change to run on the ‘other side’ of Serasa Hill, but it was still a hill. The hens gathered at the start of the run and we had a newbie front horn - Sarah G. There was a bit of confusion as we could not find the paper to start the run, which we thought was a bit of an early check, but it was soon found hiding under the parked cars. As the location suggests, we were on a hill straight away…up the road and into the jungle..up and up we went. The trail led into the thick of the jungle, with plenty of bamboo, vines and thorns in and around the area and the trail just kept going up.

There weren’t many options for other routes and we soon found ourselves at the top of the ridge and on to the right. As the path split there were discussions as to which way the on paper would be…but as a dutiful front runner, I accompanied the front horn (who was in training) to the check point and checked on ahead. Of course ahead for me, meant going back down the hill and past the cave, with only signs of old paper, and it was not surprise to hear the call of ‘on paper’ by Anna who had found the trail just before the trig point.

We scrambled back on to paper and continued along the ridge…I had not even caught up with the horn, when the hens were checking again. This time the checkpoint had been down the hill a little and the on paper (found by Magic Roundabout – I think!) took us along the ridge even further. The third check was further along the ridge and gave us an option of up the hill or down. Maria, Claire and I decided to check down and Maria was pleased to find the on paper (her first).

The paper led us down and down and down…traversing along slippery muddy slopes we traveled for quite a while. It was quite slow going as we walked along sloping edges but I was quite glad that we were at the front as it had not been too trodden and it was not that dark yet. From the slopes to a flatter overgrown area, we soon heard civilization and saw some houses, which led us on to the road. As I read the simpang numbers I knew we had a fair way to go and so I got myself into a running stride and nosily explored the residential area that I did not know existed by the yacht club.

First runner was out before dark and the rest of the hens came back in trickles until we were all safely back in the coup. That is to say except one runner…Glamour …you were lucky this week…fancy forgetting to sign in!

So …. to some up the run..when the venue has a bukit.in the name...you know there is gonna be a lot of ups and what goes up….must come down.

…. And there were three virgins tonight. There was a virgin hare – Gill, virgin front horn – Sarah G and a virgin ‘on paper’ finder – Marie. I am sure I know a song about that….but we will let Madonna sing that one.

NEXT RUN: Bukit Marakuching, Jln Subok (Halloween run) - 6pm start - Bring a torch.
it should not be too long a run..will just depend on how fast you can go up hills….yes I know Bukit Marakuching is a hill!
HARES: Carol/Trish
ON ON AT: #52 Spg 564 Jln Subok for the shout up and get yourself dressed up.

RUN NO. 2095

DATE: 14 October
SITE: Diplo
HARES: Alice in Wonderland/Not Yet
HENS: 48 CHICKS: 5
FRONT HORN: Carol BACK HORN: Madmarg

Tuesday 5pm..its got to be Diplo! (i hope.. but which one.. upper lower.. middle.. inner outer??? eeeeek!) After making my way to the hash and becoming confused by the lack if signage, i was very relieved to turn the corner,after them posh houses and see other hens cars!(serves me right for being one of the few who comes from Muara.. the dark side of Brunei ,where no one seems to live!!)

Well the tent was errected.. the chairs were stacked.. the sign in board was ready..
The hens gathered, and a fair few hens there were..
the front horn was the sporty spice of the hash, naj.. and the back horn was the ever so lovely Marg!(who did explain that no slacking on the long run would be tolerated.. and she wasnt gonna hang about clearing up the slowies!!)
After the last few runs. the scene was set.. but we had a short and longer run option.. mmm thats NOT normal!
SO..
pink paper for longer run.. pink napkin for the shorter.. mmm there was a worry the rain would dissolve the napkin paper.. but.. hey guess we only had one way to find out!

Thar she blows, the horn went off at 5.15.. and off we dashed (ok bimbled) into the jungle..
straight into a down.. ooh ,now that threw me, as its usually an up!
There were many trippy vines and a vast amount of fallen trees.. far more than id seen before..
and the ants.. well .. you could have saddled some of them up, and ridden them around the jungle!
Over, under,over, under.. oooh errrr matron... some of them trees were rather huge to spreadeagle yourself over.. nimble i may not be.. but some of them twigs reached places id forgotten i had!!

We paddled thru some water.. a mere puddle in hash terms, not a foul smell or deep bog in sight!
the first check was found by melissa..AS was the 2nd, a hasher in the making me thinks..??
The front runners appeared quite fragmented after the 1st check, and i think some of them were unable to hear the ON ON cries! never a good thing to be alone in the jungle..I think we need to watch out for each other FAR more than we do, and make sure NO ONE,is left behind!!

As someone , who on the last 3 hashes .. had a sense of impending DOOM when they had to come out of the jungle IN THE DARK, i opted for the shorter run>!(im not proud.. i know my limits!!!)
The run split into two, so i cant tell u how hard the long run was, but i can tell you, that the shorter run was just about right for a weary unfit hasher like myself!
I made it out of the jungle in just about 35 minutes, not quite my shortest hash yet.. but ... it was still light, hurrah!
I gather the longer run was quite muddy in places(its not a proper hash without mud!!) and the majority of the longer hash runners were out in about an hour!

Gin and not much tonic was available for them that wanted after the run.. (dont expect that on next weeks run!!)

some of the comments i over heard about this hash were..

"shorter than expected"
"I like good length"
"Its not a hard one"

and no.. i didnt make them up!

Alice and not yet both celebrated birthdays, with cake and candles..(no indication of ages were given..)
and Not yet gave us a monologue Ref the month of October!
cherries were mentioned but i wasnt sure why>!

And the hash shit went to....?????
im not entirely sure as the rain was so hard i couldnt hear!
But anyway, diana forgot to bring the hash shit back to the hash.. so maybe , we should bestowe that honour upon her, just one more time..

The food smelt good.. curry i believe, but i resisted, as i had Jamie Oliver at home cooking for me!
(ok it was my Steve but hey.. he made a mean sausage n mash!!)

Thanks hares for setting the run.
ON ON........

NEXT RUN: SPG 276 JLN SERASA (Before Serasa Yacht Club - RHS)
HARES: Amanda S/Tina I

RUN NO. 2094

DATE: 7 OCTOBER
SITE: RIMBA
HARES: Lee and Nancy
HENS: CHICKS:
FRONT HORN: Anna
BACK HORN: Trailblazer

Rimba is my favourite site as there are very nice trails and the jungle is till unspoilt with very few hills (not too steep) which is just perfect for me. The theme last week was Pink to mark breast cancer awareness week. We arrived to a very well decorated site all in pink with pink balloons, thanks to Nancy and Lee for reminding us all of the need for breast check ups and for a job well done.
The words stated that the run was long and flat and would take one hour and 45 minutes for Walkie Talkies. So since it gets dark very quickly I decided to remind everyone that in order to be fair to the Hares it would help if the very slow hens like me did not go all the way round.

We all set off in an excited mood as hens always do, but much to our surprise we went up and up for the first few minutes. I heard one hen say “I thought this was a flat run.” There after there were no more hills for the next ½ hour. As the scriber for this week’s run, I decided to go all the way round which meant keeping up with fast walking hens. “Nellie that is not slow walking,” a few hens teased me. However, what we hadn’t realised was that we were gradually descending, because before we realised we found ourselves going up and up again, and this took about 5 minutes which to some of us felt like 15 minutes.

Like many runs there were thorns to the right, thorns to the left and thorns below. We then came to thorny bog which smelt like rotten cabbage. How does one avoid getting wet smelly shoes and socks going across the bog when the only support around is a thorn bush? WelŬ, that is part of the excitement of hashing in Brunei. Hills or no hills, there are thorns, muddy bits and trips.

As it was getting dark I began to miss some of the trips or was it because my feet were getting tired? Eventually I got tangled up in one of the trips and fell over. “Are you ok?” Asked Sarah C who was in front of me in her caring manner. Luckily I was fine so we carried on. It took our group 1 hour and 5 minutes to get out of the jungle and a total of 1 hour 15 minutes before we got back to the sight. An excellent run, Hares.

As Carol my new partner in mismanagement was away, I asked Amanda Sparrow to give me moral support a job she surely did very diligently, thank you Amanda. During the shout out Lee explained the relevance of breast cancer awareness to us all and asked those of us who could afford it, to donate some money to the Breast Caner Research Fund and that all those who would donate would automatically be entered in a draw.

Nancy got knighted and as from last week’s run on 7th of October 2008 she will be called by no other name on the hash than Speedo a handle name proposed by Naj as a result of Nancy’s speed at getting up going for breakfast, and getting ready to go anywhere when they were in Sandakan Malaysia. From now on who ever will call her by other name shall surely get a hashit. This handle name shall not be changed without the knowledge and approval of the Mismanagement committee.

To end the evening event, and after a lovely nosh the hares announced the draw and Jane Woolley won a fancy pretty brolly, and there was a variety of winnings ranging from socks, mittens to lollies. Once again thank you Lee and Nancy for a lovely evening.

The Hashit was last week given to two hens, Diana for forgetting to bring the Hashit bucket and all its content and Dizzy for signing in her guest on the wrong line.



NEXT RUN: DIPLO - Bring a torch
HARES: Not Yet/Alice in Wonderland

RUN NO. 2093

DATE: 30 Sept 2008
SITE: Morley Movers
HARES: Anna S/Boel
HENS: 41 CHICKS: 9
FRONT HORN:
BACK HORN: Madmarg

I arrived late and played catch-up the whole way round; falling into the stream (splish-splash) and heading right along the trail (go-go) at first check only to turn round and go back in exactly where we’d originally started… Amidst the confusion I wasn’t aware of much so here’s what a few friends and fellow hares had to say …

“I enjoyed the run, bit a bit confused at the double paper. Good to see more new guests and the food was great. Quiz was good laugh too”

“It would have been great to finish last night but got as far as second check before fading light made it necessary to get back to site”

“Shit load of hills; I seriously enjoyed it. Good company”

“Enjoyed it, even if I did cut it short. Fab on-on, great food and quiz. It’s important to know the rules”

“I was swearing so much at how hard it was that I can’t really comment”

“I thought it was good – different hares for once”

“I really enjoyed it; I liked the hills, the fact you could run, and the length of the run too – it wasn’t short”

“Slack ass – you know the drill. Hills, water, view and cheap wine via a thimble (for those not doing the v..... shots – thanks hares!) . What more can a woman ask for?”

“Thought it was okay, felt it in my calves today”

“Upstream and uphill! Long, strenuous and killer on the calf muscles! Good to wade thru the streams though, very cooling.

“Don’t forget to mention the v..... shots as a welcome out of the jungle!”

“Very hilly, arduous, pretty stream and jungle. Quiz on the rules. V..... chilli and potatoes”

“LOVED it! Had a tiny glimpse of why people might hash and dash…! Will definitely be back tho…”

“Confusing at first check – on paper in two different directions? Front horn stayed behind to direct hashers till back horn arrived. Nice run - up & downs, streams & waterfalls”

“Lovely jungle. Too much standing around not knowing what was going on. Fun on-on. Pity about the ducking moon…”

“Fell on ass twice, knob fell off horn – went done the hill after the bloody thing and ended up coming out in the dark! G8t shout up”

All in all it sounds like everyone enjoyed the run, appreciated the food & drink, and had fun over the quiz. Three guests (a Kiwi, an Aussie & a Pom) were welcomed, as were two new (old) members (Fiona & Kate) . The hashit was shared between She who-forgot-to-turn-her-phone-off and She who forgot-to-sign-in.

Are there any rules for writing the words???? On-on

NEXT RUN:7 OCTOBER
SITE: RIMBA
HARES: Lee/Nancy - Breast Cancer awareness fundraising run
Wear pink, pink, pink......