RUN NO. 2122 - SERASA

RUN NO. 2122
DATE: 21 April 2009
SITE: SERASA
HARES: British Ladies
HENS: 41 CHICKS: 10

What do they say – Hurrah Hurrah!!!!

It was an overcast afternoon that saw us all gather at Serasa Yacht
Club for the prestigious St George’s Run. We arrived to a colorful
array of… Red and White… Everywhere.

Gathering by the pool we were to discover an interesting run of sorts
– find a clue, go to another clue, complete all the clues to
eventually complete the run. For some of us antipodeans a bit hard to
do when most clues meant very little to us… But with a few brilliant
minds amongst the group nothing was too hard.

Now a bit hard for me to remember all the clues but here it goes:

First clue… “Peewee - spend a penny”... If you ask me I thought she’d
be like any good kiwi spending a penny - AT THE BAR. But no… off to
the long drops we go!Next clue… “Down Brighton’s Pier” (Where’s that?)

And off we go again. Next Clue… Shoes by the beach... Ah – one we
understand!

Next Clue… Ok real tricky – why cant we just say LAMPOST!!

Next clue… Oxford and Cambridge… Visiting universities? No it’s rowing
(go figure)

OK, from here to flag poles then to the ends of England. Or should I
say Serasa Spit!! Then the long run/walk/chat home to Serasa Yacht Club.

Aaah, we made it to discover we get stickers on our chest and off to
play Top Town (Ha one for the kiwi’s!). First skipping, which I must
say was very good fun. Next Hula Hoops – ok, you’d think with hips and
thighs like I’ve got the thing would stay UP! Egg and spoon race (nice
style Willi and Kate) and finally up and down up and down in the sacks
we go (again hip thigh problem of getting them in the sack). RUN
COMPLETE!! Then lovely bandana gifts and off to the showers.

The On-on was very enjoyable. Lovely cocktails and Bunny Girl looking
HOT! Everyone dressed in red and white. We welcomed a new guest Willi
Anne.

On-up made special mention of those who stood OUT in the various
games: Yann and Smurf proving GREAT IN THE SACK, Melissa and Gail
proving GREAT WITH THEIR HIPS IN THE HOOPS, Kate, Willi and Judy
proving they GREAT WITH KITCHEN UTENSILS AND FOOD, and Ready Mix and
Diane proving they COULD GIVE ROCKY A RUN FOR HIS MONEY ON THE ROPES!

Lucky draws followed then a wee music quiz!!!!

A special mention was also made in regards to a collection to go to
the Breast Cancer Society in memory of Lee. So dip deep ladies as Hens
Hash is going to match whatever we donate. Also, our wonderful Jane
will be doing a 5km walk and we can all sponsor her through a special
website.

Satu Lagi accomplished her 50 runs and rewarded with the customary pot.
Shout up done.

And finally an English evening would not be complete without yummy,
yummy fish and chips (& green mushy things too!!!) followed by home
baking. (On-up – want your sponge recipe!)

Then BOOGIE ON DOWN to Disco Diva! We love you WHAM!!

Hey you wonderful English ladies – a really enjoyable, fun great
night. Thanks so much for all your effort and time.

On On Cath C


NEXT RUN: Spg 1087 Jln Muara, Kg Salambigar - ANZAC RUN - Dont forget your colours of support!
HARES: Cath C/Ruthless Pursuit

RUN NO. 2121 - MTF

RUN NO. 2121
SITE: MTF
HARES: Tiga/Magic Roundabout
FRONT HORN: Anna BACK HORN: Trailblazer
HENS: 37 CHICKS: 8

It was with heavy hearts that the hens met for the run that afternoon. We were all still reeling from the tragic news of the death of Lee ‘Roadrunner’ Jefford.

The hens came to the run to pay their respects to Lee and find support within our Hash family. The love, support and kindness that I have seen and experienced that night and throughout the week makes me so very proud and privileged to be part of the Brunei Hen House Harriers. Together we are strong.

In Hash tradition the horns were carried on the run but in respect to Lee they were not used. The Hash horns were silent. The start to the run was quiet and respectful.

Off we went doing what we do best and what Lee would have wanted. Into the... mud. So much mud... and so deep... that’s MTF!

After negotiating our way through the mud and most hens managing to keep their shoes on we went into the jungle. This was much nicer than the mud and I was enjoying the scenery when we came upon the signs directing us to either the short or long run. Not one for the easy option (well…) I went on the long run. The run was great with everything we Hashers enjoy and some crafty checks – I even found one!

The run ended with a bit more mud and then we were out.

The shout up was a sombre affair and started as usual by thanking the Hares. We also had 3 first time guests Jane, Monique and Vix. Virginie was also made a new member so a big Hash welcome to her and we look forward to getting to know her.

A few words were said in tribute to our beloved Roadrunner and we made Lee an honorary member of the Hash so we will always have her with us.

As mentioned in Lee’s Memorial Service we will have a yearly memorial run for Lee to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness to continue with the work she was so passionate about.

We look forward to having Auntie Lynn back with us at the Hash soon.

Lee ‘Roadrunner’ Jefford so greatly missed but never forgotten.

On – On
Bunny Girl

NEXT RUN: SERASA (ST GEORGE'S RUN)
HARES: English ladies

RUN NO. 2120

RUN NO. 2120
DATE: 7 APRIL (EASTER RUN)
SITE: BUKIT SERDANG, KOTA BATU
HARES: Eastern Promise/Norma
HENS: 40 CHICKS: 1
FRONT HORN: Mrs Pingu BACK HORN: Dizzy

Rain in the late afternoon did not deter a good flock of hens from gathering at the electrical substation that marks the start of Bukit Serdang’s trail. Only one way to go UP ! Muttering, cursing, swearing, sweating, we all made it to the top eventually. How many hens stopped to look at the view or to catch their breath?
The trouble with Bukit Serdang is once at the top one does not stay there, it is down and up, down and up. We met our veteran hasher Glamour who had found all checks and was going all the way, Go Glamour! You inspire us all.

We eventually popped out onto Jln Kota Batu and a short run along the road to sign out and head off down the road to Dizzy's house.

The Easter Run shout up started to the usual banter of hens, pullets, layers, no doubt discussing the desirability of Dizzy’s house as a permanent shout up spot. A Coop with a view, yes, that would work.

Hares were thanked, a lone guest introduced, Gail from the Gold Coast. Wonder if she still has a home there or has it floated away.

A Joke was bought by Gordon who couldn’t read it as she needed her glasses. I can relate to that Gordon.

Rosie urged us all to trip over out tongues with a rendition of Egghunt Egghunt Egghunt. Say that fast and see what happens.

Hash handles were bestowed on Lee, now to be known as Roadrunner. Heather S: Fertile Myrtle. Lynn: Aunty Lynn. And Amanda S: Bunny Girl. All very appropriate and well received.

In the midst of all the gaiety Madame Sin’s voice was heard to cry out Beer! I don’t drink Beer. Now we all know that’s a whopper. She must have been having a little off day!

Hashits were finally passed on to the hares eastern Promise and Norma for not staying at the hash site to ensure all hens were out safely. Gail the guest’s mobile phone went off so Rosie had to take it in her stead. How many people have whales in their garden?

A repast of curry puffs and Easter Eggs rounded off another Tuesday in the life of Brunei’s feathered friends


On On
Magic and Tiga


Next Run: MTF, Kg Bukit Kebun, Jalan Muara - Towards Coastal Highway end
Hares: Tiga/Magic Roundabout

RUN NO. 2119

RUN NO. 2119
DATE: 31 Mar 2009
HARES: Mad Marg/Lee
SITE: Spg 338 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Tilong
FRONG HORN: Mrs Pingu BACK HORN: Eastern Promise
HENS: 44 CHICKS: 4

Well the Words did say to expect the unexpected!! and it was the April Fools' run!!!

School is back in as it was a chalk and paper run - eco friendly said Mad Marg. 5-15pm came around too soon as we gathered in Mad Marg's carport and off dashed Mrs Pingu with the hens scurrying after her - down the simpang we ran and walked and along Jalan Muara much to the bemusement of a lot of passing traffic wondering who the pack were!! We dutifully followed the eco friendly chalk arrows on the roadside until we got to Simpang 370 and into the jungle we ventured.
Down a ladder we had to clamber one by one and along a path until we had to step into the water (or was it sewerage!!) to get across and up another ladder to get back onto the trail.

Just as some of us got up to the otherside to carry on following the road up a steep hill, we looked back as Miss Pink had slipped and fallen so lots of Hens ran back to make sure she was ok, then we came across Legally Blond's guest who was feeling faint and had her head between her knees and Nurse Cath was feeding her some sugar to get her back on her feet.

On we went up the hill and through some new houses being built and past some terrible rubbish strewn around the simpang and eventually the road curved around and back down the ladder we had to clamber though some clever ones knew the way back and avoided the smelly drain again.

Back onto Jalan Muara and there was Simpang 338 just along the road and it was a relief for us to get back to Mad Marg's. A pleasant run of just over an hour with a bit of jungle running (mind the poo!!!) and road running and walking.
The JMs did a song and dance routine for us at the shout up to help the Birthday Girls to celebrate, 2 guests were introduced, Layla from the UK and Anna from the Phillippines and a down down given to them.

Also we cheered Smurf on as she celebrated her 500th run.

Announcements were made - Gabby has plants to sell as she is moving house, PeeWee told us that some of the hashers are appearing in the next production of Hamlet or is it Hashlet so buy a ticket off her and Satu Lagi is looking for people interested in learning about Cameras.

Miss Pink entertained us with a joke involving a husband and wife and a policeman!.
Thanks to the Hares for an unusual run and also for the delicious dips and pita bread supper.

NEXT RUN: - Easter Run at Bukit Serdang, Jln Kota Batu. On on at Dizzy's (next to RBYC). Parking spaces are limited so park carefully on the road.
HARES: Eastern Promise/Norma

RUN NO. 2118

RUN NO. 2118
DATE: 24 MAR 2009
SITE: DADAP
HARES: Julia W/Tina I
HORNS: Mad Margz/Trailblazer
HENS: 23 CHICKS: 2


Tango & Ms Pingu go Hashing

Tango and Pingu went up Dadap hill
To follow the trail of dropped paper.

Tango fell down and split her neat gown
While Pingu came tumbling after!


Up got our Tango and said to Ms Pingu
"you ''re got got to be f-------g joking!

"We must keep on going
The moon light is glowing
And hashers are wondering after...."


Up Pingu got, to the shout-up did trot
To grab a well earned cold T------r
Tang got lost and got in plum last
So the vino just tasted like cider!

Checks found by: Ms Pingu, Susie & Boel

NEXT RUN: SPG 338, JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: Mad Margz/Lee

RUN NO. 2117

RUN NO. 2117
DATE: 17 MARCH 2009
SITE: DST
HARES: NEVER WRONG/NORMA/TANGO
HENS: 35 CHICKS: 5
FRONT HORN: CAROL BACK HORN: EASTERN PROMISE

AAhhhh now where do i start!? Mmmm let’s just say that this is the hash run that i really don’t like.. so suffice to say.. I went to the hash.. with a sinking feeling in my heart! But.. hey.. let’s think positive!

We started off heading down the dirt road...past the barrier.. a nice stroll me thinks.. ahh No paper?? So a few ran on.. a few doubled back.. and a few (i.e me) stood and admired the slightly dead snake that was on the path! On On was called from ahead.. so off we clucked... turning left as if to go towards the jungle where the 1st check was found! (by someone!)

The on on paper was no where to be found.. but alas I could hear Alison calling so headed toward her dulcet tones.. on up! And in good old Tina style.. on down, slipping over, in true Torville-and-Dean-style (5.7 on the score board!) I did notice a few people (Ruthless Pursuit) taking the slightly shortened route.. but hey...!

At the bottom we were greeted by a bit of a pile up.. as Boel had fallen into/over the drain as she was looking for the paper.. and I wasn’t looking so I piled onto her, as she laid on the floor...Ok, do I laugh or cry????
We dusted ourselves down, had a bit of a smile about it and carried on! (Oh how we laughed on the way to casualty!!!) Now, this was where it got interesting!

Walking along the roadway.. I noticed the paper went behind a tree.. but as I mentioned to Yann - what’s the point in that? And the paper went in front of the tree as well as behind (being a good hasher I used the theory of the shortest route! Just like Ruthless Pursuit!) Ah now, this was a huge mistake!

Before I knew what I was doing.. I was jumping in the air, doing a particularly girly scream.. shouting "get em off me, get em off me!!". As there were no fantastically handsome men around to be seen this could only mean one thing: BUGS!
I have no what these things were but they hurt and they were digging their hooters into my thighs and face! Trailblazer did her best to rid these little creatures from my legs.. although I do think the ladies I was walking with thought I´d just show them a few of my dance floor moves! (Shaaamon!)

The rest of the run for me (AND also Hip hop Eastern Promise, who also got bitten!) consisted of Mrs Pingu running around trying to find the trail as we couldn’t locate the paper; and MadMarg coming round to me and Eastern Promise, liberally applying bite cream to our 'important little places!' there there there!!!

What can I say, but the phone call to Tango to get us out of the jungle was what I’d been waiting for! I’m not a celebrity but get me outta here!!! No outlandish demands, no white lilies in me dressing room, or plates of red m&ms.. just get me OUT!!!

DST now has new meaning:
Dodgy Stingy Things
Dancing Stung Tina!
Double Stressful Times etc

At the shout-up we welcomed one first-time guest, Signe from Denmark, but otherwise not many announcements this week. Thanks to the Hares for an interesting run! Sadly I have decided that next time.. I go with my gut feeling - and stay in bed!!!
ON ON Tina I.

NEXT RUN: Dadap
HARES: JULIA W/TINA I

RUN NO. 2116

RUN NO. 2116
DATE: 10 MAR 2009
SITE: DIZZY'S, KOTA BATU
HARES: MAD MARG/DIZZY/LEGALLY BLONDE
FRONT HORN: PEE WEE BACK HORN: ?
HENS: 35 CHICKS: 4

Well, what can I say about tonights run. We began by organising everyone into boats and waiting for those who decided to arrive fashionably late.

Once we were off we had a pleasant boat trip to the island,although I am told one boat had a leak and Cheryl had to use her finger to plug up the hole.Well done Cheryl!! We were greeted at the jetty by a smiling head man.

We proceeded along the pathway until we entered the jungle and went up along waterfalls ,rocks and, narrow ledges with ropes to assist us. Along the trail there were crocodiles,(although coming from Darwin that did not worry me}.

One sign warned us of skeletal remains but I did not spot them, emergency rations were placed along the path and Indiana Jones' hat was there but unfortunately Harrison Ford was nowhere to be seen.

We reached a high ledge and had a spectacular view and then continued down back to the jetty. We were kindly given hospitality at the head mans house and signed a guest book before our boat trip home. I am sorry I do not know if there were any checks on the run as nobody I spoke to was at the lead to advise me.

At the shout up the hares were thanked for a memorable run and all celebrated special runs - Mad Marg 300, Legally Blonde 200 and Dizzy 150. Well Done. There was one guest Beth from the U.K here with loan service Amanda entertained us with an Indiana Jones joke.

Everybody behaved themselves as there was no Hashit awarded. The hares provided us with drinks and delicious pasta salads. Thank You

NEXT RUN: DST - ST PATRICKS DAY RUN - Green being the order of the day!
HARES: NEVER WRONG/TANGO/NORMA

RUN NO. 2115

RUN NO. 2115
DATE: 3 MARCH 2009
SITE: LUCKY GARDENS
HARES: SATU LAGI/BINI HUTAN & PEAHEN


The run had all the elements of what I think make a good run. It
was a good length of 1 hour, it had lots of hills to get those legs
working and there were lots of good running trails. Unfortunately I
don’t know who found the checks or how many there were, because I
only could only hear the calls in the distance. However, at one
point I did find something that looked a bit like a check but might
not have been a check. It was a pile of paper with paper leading
away from it. Was this possible sabotage of the hash – who knows?

Thankfully it didn’t cause any problems for the experienced hashers
as they found the 'on paper' pretty quickly.

We were thoroughly entertained at the ‘shout up’ with great jokes from Nellie and Amanda. Amanda was a little too honest and ended up getting the hash-it which she shared with Eastern Promise.

I’d like to thank the hares for a lovely run through the jungle and
for the absolutely fantastic food they put on for everyone. It was
my absolute favourite – The best Laksa ever!!!!!!!

NEXT RUN: Spg 664 Kota Batu (next to yacht club)
HARES: DIZZY/MAD MARG/LEGALLY BLONDE

RUN NO. 2114

DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2009
RUN NO. 2114 - National Day Run
HARES: Trailblazer/Smurf/Madam Sin
SITE: Mata-Mata
FRONT HORN: BACK HORN: Dizzy

It was a very hot and dusty afternoon in Mata-Mata. The tent was late (again) and Hens were trying to find shade amongst the parked cars. When we eventually set off, we walked up the dirt track road for about one km before we entered the jungle. Of course I forgot I was going to be writing this until the run was over and all I remember at the beginning was going up and up and up. And going down we crossed a couple of streams, a bit muddy and a bit slippery going down on some parts. What a lovely piece of jungle with plenty of greenery. First check was found by Sarah and third check by Lee. Nobody was sure who found second check. In all, a superb run in an area new to some of us. First front runners were probably out in 45 mins back onto the wide dirt track road heading back to where we started and all Hens were out safely not too long after. Word out is that two of the hares had to keep up with a couple of youngsters on the first recce - how old were they again?!

Back to the OnOn site and we’re tent-less for the night but it was a fine evening so we didn’t need it anyway! After the usual weekly strip-show, the evening’s proceedings got underway. Hares who were wearing the Brunei colours were honoured with usual down-downs for a job well done. There were three new guests, a tourist from Singapore who runs with a Singapore chapter and two Bruneians guests of Dr. Pron, very apt for the National Day run. There were two birthday celebrants for February - many happy returns again to Anna Scott and Cheryl.

Madame Sin then did a National Day quiz. The first was to sing the National Anthem and the two Pron mates did us proud (phewwww for me) though maybe with a bit of prompting from another fellow Bruneian. We also learn from the little quiz that Alison shares her wedding anniversary with Brunei’s Silver Jubilee - Congratulations Alison!

Joke time! Well what can I say....Glamour thank you for what is probably the most graphic joke we have had yet. And as long as you make Amanda read them out you can keep them coming! Sarong got the hashit again for another mobile phone offence. And the finale for the evening was yet another Ladies HashHit by our talented JM’s, “Thank you for the Hash”. Well done ladies....encore..encore.

Thank you to the hares for the nasi lemak, a first for many Hens. A good number of hens stayed behind with the usual suspects for a fun night under the stars (though one really was a satellite!) On..On!!!

NEXT RUN: Lucky Garden
HARES: Satu Lagi/Peahen/Bini Hutan

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)