RUN NO. 2183 LUCKY GARDENS - 22 JUN 10

Guest Kathrine

Glamour enjoying the walk with Duchess behind

Peahen signing out

Crossing a bamboo bridge

Hares: Diva/Catherine/Pickled Lilli

RUN NO. 2183

DATE: 22 JUN 2010

SITE: Lucky Gardens

HARES: Diva/Pickled Lilli/Catherine

FRONT HORN: Magic Roundabout BACK HORN: Fiona

HENS:46 CHICKS: 7

Cor Blimey! the last time we gathered here was 30th March! but a lot longer than that for me as I can't remember the last time I was here!

We gathered together in a huge shed affectionately known as George's shed - a fire was lit to keep away the mossies and there were some huge fans blowing as well so a great place to have a shout up. The bar was set up and the golden dog was sitting on the bar guarding the liquid refreshment when we took off at 5-15pm with a toot from Magic Roundabout. We ran off up the road and up a BIG hill to start with!! After the last 2 weeks' runs of gentle flat runs, this was a huge shock and certainly got the heart pumping!

Up we went, followed by a very friendly dog who kept trying to trip us up as he was so excited to be with so many gorgeous female hashers. The paths were lined with fallen leaves making it soft and smooth and we crossed a few small bridges, went uphill and down dale and uphill and down dale and uphill and down dale!! I remember passing by a lovely lake and seeing daylight at the top of one of those uphills!!!

There was very little muddiness this time so our feet were lovely and dry at the end of the run.

Checks were found by Gina first and then Vanessa found the second one and Pee Wee found the third check - a sneaky one up a side path back up the hill!!. We were greeted with delicious rocket fuel drinks on signing out. The committee handed out Mid year run tee shirts in black and pink with members' hash number on the sleeve.

The shout up started soon after and 1 first time guest Katherine from Australia was introduced by Ryvita. Special thanks to Psycho and Satu Lagi for organising the tee shirts and the Sawadee Restaurant for doing the catering, and also to Cheryl and Alison for helping with the reccies and the run tonight. There was hash entertainment from Speedo - jokes about an old folks home and about the Irish winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Psycho told a joke about vibrators!!!!.

Announcements were made about the Kids' Hash at Tungku Beach this Sunday, the Hetro Hash is at Mata- Mata and the "Threesome"(set by KB, Tutong and Happy Chapters) Hash is on at Telesai Satellite this Saturday.

Velma has copies of book called "Catology" for sale at $10BND - if you are a cat lover, this is a very funny book of collected stories about cats!. All the money will be donated to raise funds for the Animal Shelter.

Anna is having a coffee soiree at her house in Simpang 770 this Friday from 10am to 7pm.

Psycho has a virgin and horny cat on heat - I am not sure if she is looking for female friends for him or she just wanted us to know about her male cat which she reckons belongs to her Mum!!!.

A friendly reminder was given in regards to picking up your own rubbish when you leave and stacking away your chairs, etc. Please don't leave it to the stayers to tidy up after you - it only takes a few seconds to put your cans and bottles into the right bags for recycling and your rubbish into the rubbish bags provided.

Speedo and Sarong (in absentia) were given a cheer for their great efforts in running 5kms in the road race held last Sunday for World Olympic Day at the National Stadium - Speedo ran in 31 minutes and Sarong ran 39 minutes so it was a great effort in the heat!!!.

The call for Hashit was given to Cho for not signing out. Auntie Lynn was so happy to be rid of it!!!. Thanks to the Committee for organising the delicious Thai food also.

A great night - the rain finally came down in great torrents just as we all decided it was time to head off!! so umbrellas and empty buckets were used as raincoats to get back to our cars!!. All that spectacular thunder and lightning but oh so scary to drive in!!!.

Next Run: Mata Mata

Hares: Satu Lagi/Virginie/Patricia

RUN NO. 2182 JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA - 15 JUN 10

RUN NO.2182

DATE: 15 JUN 2010

SITE: JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA

HARES: Ryvita/Melissa

HENS: 41 CHICKS: 5 DOGS: 4

How nice it was to have a hash run close to where us muara lepers live.. we usually are the ones who have to traipse half way round Brunei, to get to the next hash.. but today.. it was at our end of the universe.. Hurrah..

The last hash I did here was about 18months ago.. I remembered it well.. as we were searching for the first check for what seemed like hours!!

Anyway.. todays run wasnt like that at all...

We set off up the lane, following a well laid trail of paper... and soon wended our way into the deepest darkest jungle of Muara...

I was fortunate to hear the Checking call so continued down the lane and not into the jungle.. following what I presumed could be the out trail... (funnily enough.. the hares said they saw me and had to lay flat so as not to be seen...) believe me.. I didnt see them!

I heard the ON paper call and headed back to the brooding pack.. (not sure who found what.. sorry)

From here on in we were IN the jungle..

Slippery slithery wet and prickly jungle... NOT my favourite place to be, especially as it had started to rain now.. and seemed to be getting dark.. (Im still Traumatized by the stormy wet diplo hash on margs birthday last year!!!!!!!!)

It became rather boggy and very smelly.. and at this point I was overtaken by two of cath burnetts dogs who decided they were far batter at finding the way through... (and they were)

….. so I decided, there and then... that.. I was going to be a complete wimp and turn back..

I dont like to admit that I turned back.. as I know how much effort is put into laying each and every hash.. and I always kind of feel disloyal... BUT.. im afraid I did wimp out after first check this time...

I walked back though the jungle with Sarah and old lady reflux (Nicole).... we had a good old chat and discussed the merits of us not yomping through the jungle with the others, as the weather was starting to get worse... self preservation won the day today!

I heard the trail took the other (Braver far more hashworthy ladies) over to kapok kanan and then looped back..

The first runner in was the lovely Claire, who was rewarded with a huge round of applause, as the rain was now pelting down... Satu lagi came in next... and somehow I dont think she was impressed with the rain... Nil Point!

The rest of the flock came in in dribs and drabs.. but all were back at the roost safely.

The Down Downs commenced...There was a new member (Please forgive me as I didnt catch her name but shes been here 10 years and teaches at JIS!) there were no special awards and Auntie Lynn got the Hashshit cos A;she could B;it was suggested shes tossed off twice at panaga.and won!. C; there was NO one else! Well taken Auntie Lynn...

Thanks to the hares for the food too...

On On … Pickled lilli (on bahalf of the Committeeeeeeeeeee) (and my last write up b4 I leave!)

Next Run: Lucky Gardens

Hares: Mismanagement

RUN NO.2181 8 JUN - SPG 362 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG

Hares: Dizzy/Mrs Merlot/Rachel/Bella

Poster adorning the wall at on on

Returning Hasher "Trips" enroute to WIH Kuching

Guests being introduced by JM Diva

RUN NO. 2181

DATE: 8 JUN 2010

HARES: Mrs Merlot/Bella/Rachel/Dizzy

FRONT HORN: Tango BACK HORN: Diva

HENS: 40 CHICKS: 8

I arrived at the site feeling really tired, thinking this is going to be very hard work!

Tango on the other had was very enthusiastic, she took the front horn and off we went, 5.15 on the dot! Up the hill, up up and UP and onwards.

We arrived at first check and Tango was convinced it was straight on, through the swampy water. I didn't want to get wet.........
instead I decided to go checking up the hill - bad move and definitely the wrong one as I reach the top of the hill I hear Call girl call "On Paper". Oh well, down I go and join Tango as we head off to the next check.

After too much chatting we decide to start running a bit and I stumble onto second check quite quickly. So far the run has been lovely. Familiar routes and we are all enjoying the jungle and it's ups and downs.

New girl Gina and Magic Roundabout are setting a good pace and we follow pursuit.

Magic Roundabout finds third check and at this point I don't feel that tired anymore. I have got new energy and race off towards the calls.
We are almost "home" and arrive at this open area, surely no more checks?
Lots off us arrive and we are all looking and checking, then I spot Alice in Wonderland far far up a hill. Forth check is found and Gina and I run back to sign out!

Lovely run, everyone's out and no ones lost!

We arrive at Rachel's house greeted by 4 Queens!!!
Lovely red satin outfits with glittery tiara's, they looked very Royal, indeed!
It's the Queens birthday and we are served "Special tea" and lots of Regal , lovely food! Very Yummy!!!
Through out the shout up the Royal's sat in the back on their thrones, taking it all in, like the Royals do.

We had guests Jan and Dhany from NZ and the US and also Erin a returning hasher who's passing through on her travels.
The Queens were handing out Special awards and medals to hashers that had contributed in various ways, all very special and entertaining for all of us.
Lastly the Hash Shit went to Possum and Satu Lagi and they returned it nicely by throwing the water back at us all!!

Thank you ladies for such a GRAND EFFORT and use of Rachel's house!

On on - Ryvita

NEXT RUN: Jln Sri Pimping, Muara (Wear longs as it could be prickly as a bit thorny)

HARES: Ryvita/Melissa

RUN NO. 2180 - 1 JUN 10 - DST

Hashit taken by Christine for not signing in!
Hens Readymix & Trailblazer

RUN NO. 2180

DATE: 1 JUN 2010

SITE: DST

HARES: Trailblazer/Readymix/Sarong/Survivor

HENS: 34 CHICKS: 4

First day back doing school runs after a weeks break and boy, after moody kids we were happy to see 430pm. Miracles do happen and we were early for the first time in weeks. We were even on site to hear the horn and had forgotten what it sounded like....."toot-toot-toot-toot!!" Lets go! We started running, yes we did, Ms Merlot, Vanessa and Bella (yes even Bella was running) through an open drained area and out to the path on the right. Satu Lagi found an early first check (she was going to have a 'smashing' night) and it was on ahead, up the hill and across a couple creeks, with unstable poles to hang onto-think we all made pretty ballerinas. We thought we were close to the front runners, but it was Claire and Satu Lagi who found the checks to get us out. Hares thought they laid 4 but front runners thought they found 5. We went in and out of the jungle then out onto the road around a huge reservoir (thought we were in Scotland for a minute and saw the Loch Ness monster...) and then back into the jungle....we knew we were on our way back. We came across Speedo and her friend daydreaming, doing a circuit and missing the 'out' completely.

It was a good run, some hashers forgot their shoes and ran in crocs, so luckily we didn't get too wet. We signed out, found out Fertile Myrtle had delivered baby number 4, that Survivor had a baby; that is her daughter had a baby and the shout up was under way. Two guests a Kiwi (Elaine) and a Brit (Shantal), and couple of funny jokes from Miss Pink and Speedo. We wished a speedy recovery to Alison, her hubby and niece after a horrible boating accident, and showered Christine with water and noisy chickens for not signing in! Thanks to the hares for a yummy dinner, AND CONGRATS TO TRAILBLAZER AND READYMIX ON THEIR 400TH RUN, but the night was still young and full of drama. Not only did Satu Lagi lose her mobile phone in the big blue 'Ice Bucket', she was heard from Kuala Belait, 'going off' at her driver for crashing into PeeWee's little Swifty!!!! How much room does a driver need to turn the car??? Apparently more than DST has to offer....maybe we could have our shout ups on the runway, ask for clearance for a few hours so Satu Lagi's driver has plenty of room and no obstacles to smash into....That's one for the suggestion box.

Enjoy ladies, thank you for your kindness. On On!!!
Ms Merlot and Bella

NEXT RUN: SPG 462 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG

HARES: Mrs Merlot/Bella/Rachel

RUN NO. 2179 25 MAY - SPG 1067 JLN MUARA

Rolling over?
Crossing the creek
Hares

RUN NO. 2179

DATE: 25 MAY 2010

SITE: SPG 1067 JLN MUARA, KG SALAMBIGAR

HARES: CALL GIRL/MIZUSU/NICOLE

FRONT HORN: Pee Wee

BACK HORN: Jane

HENS: 42 CHICKS: 4

Having heard the various attempts of the hares trying to get their route correct, and six reccees to ensure the hens were safe and the run great, we arrived at the Simpang to find the tent already set up, but then, I thought our shout up was going to be across the road at Mizusu’s? Never mind, it gave us a good idea for future setting up of a tent if we needed to have a shout up in the simpang, but then again, don’t our JM live just down the road in Spg 1047?

After signing in, the horn took us back to the main road towards the electric substation and into the jungle. Up the track to the pylon where memories of the last hash came to mind when we were milling around trying to find first check… at that point, thunder and lightning was heard in the distance with rain certain to fall, but when? Some hens started to turn around not even waiting to get to first check where they had been recommended to get to should they not want to go round. We had also been warned by JM Diva (who incidentally should have got the hashit coming to the hash all dolled up! Apparently she had a gig to go to and was not hanging around – just enough to start us off and put some notes in the file so that JM Ruthless Pursuit could follow thru during the shout-up.

Once off the pylon trail and as we headed into the jungle saw Satu Lagi running back after being left behind while checking and cursing under her breath! A slippery trail where going up or down some inclines were faced, although once on the ridge, good running trails was there for front runners to enjoy. Checks were found by Pee Wee, Rambling Rose and Ruthless Pursuit. While going around, I did think that it would make a very good run if it was not wet.

Once we popped out of the jungle and found the reservoir, I knew we would soon be out. Relieved that we had come out this side of the reservoir and we did not have to cross it since it was full due to the recent rain. The trail then wound down towards the farm and we were soon on the way out. As we headed towards the locked gate, a group of hens led by Magic Roundabout who after quite a few weeks of enjoying New Zealand was living up to her name, going back into the jungle with no sign of paper. We called them back and soon were all on track heading towards the road, although we had to gingerly walk along the creek with barbed wire on one side along a narrow grassy ledge and deciding where we should cross and then back again to get out by the fence, as paper was few and far between.

We got back to where we start to sign out but found there were still six in although by the time we had cooled and washed down, they were all out. So off we set off to Mizusu’s for the on on and was greeted with a delicious cocktail dressed with a strawberry.

Shout up was orderly and the hashit was still intact with no takers. Ryvita celebrated her 100^th run and Suzi her 50^th. Mizusu presented them with a gift each as they were guests at her house., a nice touch. Supper put on by the hares had the “Japanese” theme with endame served while we were waiting around. Even the hares wore “Japanese” style outfits for the shout up. Delicious Japanese curry among other delicacies including sushis was sampled with lots of hens asking for the curry recipe. The theme was Japanese and Mizusu even made “hello kitty” short bread, and there was also carrot and chocolate cakes to follow. Thank you hares for such a grand spread, and for use of your house and compound! On on – Trailblazer

NEXT RUN: DST

HARES: Trailblazer/Readymix/Sarong/Survivor

RUN NO. 2178- 18 MAY 10 - KAPOK KANAN

Cave enroute

The hares: Cath B/Clare C/Pickled Lilli

Guest Gina with GM Bunny Girl
A new hashhandle in the offing "The joker"? rather than Speedo?

Hashit accepted in good humour

RUN NO. 2178
DATE: 25 MAY 2010
SITE: KAPOK KANAN
HARES: Pickled Lilli/Cath B/Clare Cole
HENS: 47 CHICKS: 5

Our faithful simpang leader 'Call Girl' sends the all too familiar txt around, "Pick up at 16.45!" Thank goodness, because without it I would find 20 or more...reasons to stay home and drink white wine instead. As usual it is always 100% worth the effort. Great work out, live entertainment, delicious food and G & T if you fancy from Legally Blonde.

We arrive at the hash site to softly falling rain. As we gather waiting for the horn, Bunny Girl informs the ladies it is hilly and slippery run ahead. A mere hour for the walkers and hopefully quicker for the front runners. More than likely a muddy behind for some ladies with only trainers.. time to buy those football boots!

5:15 the horn went - off we went , well... sort of - A very steep hill to start the run with. Working large muscle groups gets the heart working and for sure mine was almost beating out of my chest.. Is the hill going to stop? Finally.. a slower pace as the call for 'checking from here' is heard. I must admit this is one of my favourite calls on the hash as it allows an opportunity to slow down in search of the check. Misuzu flies off to the left in search of the hidden check, Ryvita and Virginie are ahead checking and Satu Lagi arrives at the bottom of the hill and is just about to help checking, when we hear a distant call 'on paper'. The first check was found!

We were led to climb again, this time, a steeper hill and with twists and turns (those football boots would have come in very handy!). When we reached the top of the hill, a fantastic view of the Muara port appeared with a beautiful sea breeze, aaaahhh..!

Long steep slippery down hills and few more ups and downs we finally came out of the jungle.
The sky was an odd orangey colour and there were some storm clouds in the distance...

Let the live entertainment begin! We welcomed the first time guest from Wellington, New Zealand - Gina, introduced by Rachel who by minutes missed the 5.15 horn and was given the hash-shit for not introducing her guest to the GM in time. Cleverly she didn't get changed until after the dousing of water! Well done Rachel. We were entertained by numerous jokes by Nancy - "A statue and Mr. Smith" was the winning joke of the night, made everyone laugh! Down came the rain, followed by delicious food - blood sugar levels stable, time to relax and catch up with friends. On-on!

NEXT RUN: Spg 1067 Jln Muara, Kg Salambigar
HARES: Call Girl/Mizusu/Nicole

RUN NO. 2177 - 11 MAY - TUNGKU BEACH

RUN NO. 2177
DATE: 11 MAY 2010
SITE: TUNGKU BEACH
HARES: Never Wrong/Velma/Jo
HENS: CHICKS:

lots of ladies and 2 cute dogs...(no first time guests)

Its Tuesday...

Its 5.15... so it must be (no not Crackerjack!)..BUT The ladies hash run!

Another week wings its way past us at a ferocious rate and Tuesday is here again..How on earth did that happen? Did anyone see where Last week went as I appear to have misplaced it??

Bunnygirl did the honours and gets Ryvita to be front horn and domestic goddess to be back.. and I know where IM going to be placed.... firmly with Domestic goddess .. that's for sure..

My mum used to tell me off for plodding when I was a kid, but suffice to say, ive remained a plodder for the last 45 years and .. I ain't gonna change now!

We start off walking along the nice sandy path that runs parallel with the shore line...through Mozzie infested areas-where the little buggers feast on my arms like a person at a free Makan session... Nom Nom Nom!! Ooh retaliation was swift and bloody.. but I had the last laugh! 'SPLAT!'

We reach the shore line as the sun descends on us..oooh what a beautiful sight. The Empire at dusk. Its one of them sights that takes your breath away, no matter how long you have been here in Brunei.

The majority of the hash ladies are now way in front of me, I climb the huge breakwater rocks, and decide that I really don't like this bit.. ( im a bit of a ditsy girl, with 2 left feet< & have a tendency to be clumsy around stones- I wimp out from going any further.. and clamber down the rocks..Gracefully .. of course!!)

I heard from Claire that the run then followed the shore line up and down even more breakwaters and with some lovely walks along the sand...

Tango and Ryvita and Claire C all found checks at various stages... my hat goes off to anyone who climbs them huge rocks... I know MY limitations (but a bonus was we were quite close to JPMC had the need of arisen.. which thankfully, It didn't!)

The Sunset that we saw was breathtaking..im not sure how the girls arranged that to happen after such stormy weather the last week..

As we all signed out , Velma handed us a white Chrysanthemum as a happy Mothers day gift..what a lovely thought *(dont expect that this week, if we ever suss out a route up & down kapok kannan, it will be miraculous..Kapok Kannan has always been a nemesis for me, as it was one of the first runs I did with karen palmer, and I hated it!! )

where was I....

The down downs started very swiftly this evening.. Psycho got her Goblet and a down down for achieving 50 GLORIOUS runs..(way to go Wina!)

She also managed to clear the beach up while we were there too (bless)

It was mentioned by Allison that Sue was in hospital after having some surgery, and also Alice in Wonderland mentioned that Glamour was back at home after her surgery. Heres wishing them BOTH well..

Ruthless Pursuit did an fantabulous job at manning the decks of the ladies hash single handedly..keeping us all in line in a matronly fashion! Only minor heckling was heard from some...

The hares provided us with some rather lovely Roti and Dhall and curry sauces..to ease our hunger after mountaineering up the rocks of Tungku beach

Thanks to the hares for the Run and the food ..

Its soup in a basket for this weeks run!

NEXT RUN: KAPOK KANAN ---- change of site
HARES: PICKLED LILLI/CATH BURNETT/CLAIRE COLE

RUN NO. 2176 4 MAY - SUBOK 67

RUN NO. 2176
DATE: 4 MAY 2010
HARES: Domestic Goddess/Clover/Ms Pink

We arrived at the hash sit to be greeted by a very cute puppy which immediately befriended Rambling Rose who decided to forgo the run and adopt it and take care of it.I believe others were taken by Alison and Tiga too.Please let us know of their progress.

We were warned that it was not going to be a short run. We started along a track and gradually proceeded up to the rigde and hut at the top.

I could have turned back but decided I needed to do more,that was probably my downfall.From there on it was up and down, up and down, across streams and over and under logs.Whenever I got to a top of a hill I saw another one coming up.

There was some confusion at a check with paper spotted in two directions but eventually the correct route was found and we continued on. It was getting dark by the time I reached the out trail and there were some large drains so we tried to warn those following.I was very relieved when we reached the end.

Domestic Goddess and Legally Blonde headed in to help the last four still in the jungle and they returned at about 7.30

The shout up began and we welcomed one first time guest Malika a born and bred Bruneiian.There were other first time guests but they had to leave earlier.
Madam Sin celebrated her 400th run and said she is purchasing a pie maker and we toasted "Eric the Cleric" her wonderful father.

No one was awarded the hashit again.We must be too well behaved.

The hares provided delicious Vegetarian Lasagne with quite a tang to it.Thank you ladies.

NEXT RUN: TUNGKU BEACH
HARES: Never Wrong/Velma/Jo

RUN NO. 2175 - 27 APRIL - SPG 787 JLN MUARA

New hens Miaei and Jane
Diva's hubby acting on the barbie
Hares Legally Blonde/Madmarg/Diva

RUN NO. 2175
SITE: Spg 787 Jln Muara, Kg Salambigar - ANZAC
HARES: Diva/Madmarg/Legally Blonde
HENS:54 CHICKS: 4

What a lovely celebration of ANZAC day – thank you to all the hares …Diva,, Mad Margz. Legally Blonde, & Ruthless Pursuit for providing such an enjoyable evening …

We started by catching up and chatting with all our friends…then…5.15 Beeep Beeeep …Oink Oink & we’re off down the hill – along the road and then right following a tract through some interesting kampongs & fruit farms – such a lot of flora and fauna to look at on the way – An amazing yellow flame tree full of flowers, coconut palms sago plants ?? – it was a bit like a Sunday afternoon stroll through the lovely countryside no hills, water, mud or thorns to be seen.

We were welcomed back with a squirt of water as we scrambled through the tunnel to reach our well deserved 100 plus. Unfortunately Trailblazer’s sister Tina took a tumble and hurt her already bad knee – ice was applied with lots of fussing and care – hopefully nothing too serious! (Since then she has had an operation for her badly fractured patella and resting at home with her "leg up" literally with time off work!)

On On was fabulous – such a lot of thought to give us a great evening – the food –so delicious and varied – I loved those Anzac biscuits… We were all given a T-shirt to remind us of the day…New members were welcomed Miaei & Jane ..both given a down down and a hash ‘bible’ to study to avoid being nominated for the weekly ‘hash shit’- talking of which we were obviously all so good this week no one was given it.

Another welcome was given to Catherine visiting her auntie Alison on her adventurous world tour…from Manchester… She was given a grand applause and a warm welcome by everyone.

A few announcements… Coffee morning at Carolyn’s house Wednesday 1st May 9-12 with lots to buy hopefully. 800kg of rubbish was collected from the beach this month by volunteers. Looking for more volunteers for next week’s clean up which will be on Muara Beach The Nash Hash will be at Diplo – forms for attending will be at the next Tuesday hash .. JPMC asking for volunteers to donate their blood for a transplant if you have O +. blood. We were asked to join forces on Saturday afternoon 1st May at 2pm to give support if needed to Lee’s case To conclude - we were reminded of what took place on 25th April during world war 1 … a toast was offered on on………

Next Run: Subok 67
Hares: Never Wrong/Velma

RUN NO. 2174 - 20 April 2010

Hashit taken in the pool and dont they look happy! It was cooler than out.

English roses who sponsored socks for the ladies all appropriately dressed.

Banner for the day

Dizzy with view of Muara Bay in background and the bush

Sunset at serasa

RUN NO. 2174
DATE: 20 April 2010
SITE: Serasa
HARES: English Roses
HENS: 49 CHICKS: 6

It was off to Serasa for the St Georges run - which means pretty much one thing - -ON UP and ON UP and ON UP.

Upon arrival at the run site we were greeted by the lovely smells of nature – like nappies and food and other rubbish strategically placed on the side of the road. After signing in on the front window of someone’s car – front horn Claire gave us the signal and we were off.

And guess what - - it was On Up!! The trail was very clear and there were some great strategically placed ropes to help assist us with the climb. Towards the top of the first big up there was a lovely view of the Muara area and a few of us commented on the lovely cloud formation – I thought they looked like Mickey Mouse ears. At the top of the hill we were off to the right and just a bit down we heard the call “checking from here”. So a few ladies went back and I carried on down towards the check to show the guest I had what happens. By the time we reached the bottom someone had found the on paper and we were off again. Along a bit, then back on up to get to the top and find we were going back out the way we came in. So down down we went to the bottom – sign out – and off to the yacht club.

All ladies dressed in Red and White and in the mood for a good time. Thank you to the English Roses who had done a lovely job in decorating the poolside area. We arrived to yummy cocktails and lovely gift!!! Thank you English Roses for the socks.

Before the shout up there was a quiz to do and then shout up began. A new first time guest – Jade (Fiona’s daughter). And a special shout up for Gordon who had celebrated 300 runs!!!! We had Velma’s daughter’s birthday – Emma – and yummy Tiramisu followed!! Then on to announcements and some fun activities with the English Roses. A music quiz – pick the movie/tele show from the song – and it was hard for a kiwi girl like myself although I need get Coro St and Emmerdale!! There were winners though!!!

Then hashit time – and tonight the question was not – any calls for hashit – NO IT WAS – who out of the following should get hashit:
FIONA – for not accompanying her guest all the way round and her guest came out 20minutes before her
DIZZY – who did not sign out
SARAH – for signing herself out as Karin
KARIN – for signing herself out as SARAH
And due to the fact that all of them had pitiful excuses – they all got hashit!!!!! And - - due to the fact that our hashit holder was away and Aunty Lynn may have quietly advised the JM’s of these misdemeanors - - she got to apply the punishment, which was of course the pool!!! And Aunty Lynn got soaked too!!!! Well taken by all the ladies!!

Yummy fish and chips followed and green mushy peas – then tea and cake!! Disco pumping out good sounds and all in all a fantastic night.
THANK YOU ENGLISH ROSES!!!

Next Run: Spg 787 Jln Muara, Kg Salambigar - ANZAC
Hares: Diva/Legally Blonde/Madmarg

RUN NO. 2173 - 13 APRIL - SPG 338

Setting at the on on

Melissa with the hashit

Hares

Marcella with "blue" cocktail

White & blue flour to mark the route

RUN NO. 2173 - ROADRUNNER LEE MEMORIAL RUN
SITE: Spg 338 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Tilong
HARES: Madmarg/Karin/Aunty Lynn/Marcela & Sarah
HENS: 48 CHICKS: 17
FRONT HORN: Ryvita BACK HORN: Cheryl
Hens: 48 Chicks: 17

It was with a heavy heart that I made my way to the site that evening. It was the first Memorial Run for Lee ‘Roadrunner’ Jefford who was taken from us so suddenly last year.

As expected there was a great turn out from the regular Hashers all wishing to pay their respects to and celebrate the life of Lee the way that Hashers know best. There were also so many guests their names went off the sheet!

The run was to be a similar one to the last run Lee had done with Madmargz. We all had been given a piece of ‘J-Cloth’ [sorry I am English!] as a memory of Lee who always ran with one incase she needed a wee! We were following blue paper and blue flour on our run as blue had been Lee’s favourite colour.

It was a run with a lot of road running and a fair amount of hills. They slowed us down but as someone commented Lee would have raced to the top with ease. Saying that Ruthless Pursuit and Claire C made a great attempt!

There was one check which seemed to be where people went off on different trials as later, on the out, when I came onto the main road there were Hashers joining from a different direction! Anyway it was a lovely run with time for quiet reflection.
Run over and back at the site lovely cocktails were flowing. The shout up started with the hares taking their down-downs. We were introduced to our first time guests and the Hashers were taken aback that Kerri said that she wouldn’t be coming back – are we that bad!!

Mark was given a down-down for letting us invade his house – but then he tied to give our beloved Madmargz the Hash Shit by opening his drink too early – better luck next time Mark! The Hash Shit went to Melissa for the cardinal sin of not signing in or out – then later in the shout up her phone went off so it was well and truly deserved and well taken!

After the normal Hash fun – which Lee would have approved of I am sure – we turned our attention to the reason for the run – celebrating the life of Roadrunner. Karin had lit the candle earlier by the lovely photo of Lee. Ruthless Pursuit bravely spoke some very moving personal words about Lee. Mike had also written some words for me to speak to convey his feelings about Lee and the Ladies Hash. There was also a card from the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation thanking Mike for the contribution he made on behalf of the money collected from the Ladies and Hetero Hash.It was a cause close to Lee’s heart and I hope that we can raise more money for the charity on our Breast Cancer Run. Auntie Lynn shared a few things her medium in the UK had told her that day about Lee which explained why there was a bottle of Oyster Bay by her photo! I certainly felt like Lee was with us. We then had a minute silence for quiet reflection.

The evening concluded with delicious fish and chips and many drinks which led to some loud singing later!

In memory of Lee ‘Roadrunner’ Jefford died April 13th 2009. Gone but not forgotten.
On-On Lee.
BunnyGirl

Next run: Serasa - St Georges
Hares: English Roses

RUN NO. 2172 - 6 APRIL - MANGGIS II

Some of the ladies all dressed up for the occasion
The hares Fiona and Sid
Titanic slide in Fiona's garden for the on on

RUN NO. 2172
DATE: 6 April 2010
HARES: Sid/Fiona
Hens: 44 Chicks: 2

When I arrived at the hash site there was a big bouncy Titanic water side on the front lawn. A change of clothes was mentioned at last week’s Hash, so be ready after the Hash run for some fun. The run tonight had a good mixture; road, jungle, and urban trail. Ryvita and Tango lead the ladies at 5.15 along the road heading toward the roundabout where we turned left and ran behind a few houses which then led us into the jungle where first check was eventually called by Ryvita. Tango found first check, we then continued along the trail and it was not too long before second check was called by Satu Lagi. When we got to the creek we then went left back onto the road and from there was a nice easy run/walk back to the Hash site. On arrival back at the On On site we were given a boarding pass by the Hares to board the Titanic and what fun some Hashers had. Many went back several times, having so much fun, which took you back to our childhood memories of a water side on the back lawn, but not so amazing as tonight’s bouncy slide. Before the Shout Up we were offered Singapore Slings and crackers & pate, a nice touch. At the shout nothing too exciting to report, Wina told a joke, but no hashit. Thank you Hares for the delicious food and cucumber sandwiches and a lovely evening.

Next Run: Spg 338 Jln Muara - Roadrunner Lee's memorial run
Hares: Madmarg/Karin/Aunty Lynn

RUN NO. 2171 LUCKY GARDENS - 30 MAR 10

Challenge of the long log over lots of water!

New member Vanessa from NZ

Guests for the evening

Hares Cheryl and Sue waiting to get the food going.. yummy fillings with pita

Hare Alison celebrating 900 runs.

RUN NO. 2171
DATE: 30 March 2010
SITE: Lucky Gardens
HARES: Alison/Sue/Cheryl
FRONT HORN: Pee Wee BACK HORN: Trailblazer
HENS: 35 CHICKS: 3

Exploration of uncharted terrain - They said she was unsinkable....98 years ago, we are now ready to test again....
Arrival at the hash site was delayed for the writers due to congestion in local transport routes. Many other would be explorers experienced similar problems and set off late.

The experience of the night’s leaders in charting a challenging course was immediately evident. Between them they had completed 1751 previous voyages. The route for the night used wide, clearly marked trails and spectacular edifices had been created to facilitate the crossing of the many water courses. Actually, there was a choice of two routes, one being approximately double the length and the cunning use of bridges meant that hashers could keep their feet dry at all times.
It was interesting to read Alison’s reminiscences of the last 20 years of Women’s Hash. When did Brunei Hash House Harriettes become Hen House Harriers?

The Shout Up contained the usual conglomeration of events with an addition of a new member, a returning hasher, notices about a memorial run for Road Runner, Nash Hash and assorted community activities. Mad Marg was keen to give the hashit away at the shout up but alas everyone ducked for cover and there were no takers.

NEXT RUN: SPG 37 JlN MANGGIS II (Signed from old Tiong Hin roundabout - TITANIC RUN
HARES: Sid & Fiona

RUN NO. 2170 - BUKIT MENTERI - 23 MAR 10

The hares Peahen & Bini Hutan
Hashit taken by Madmarg in style, given by bini Hutan

Run No. 2170
Site: Bukit Menteri, Jln Kota Batu
Hares: Bini Hutan & Peahen
Front Horn: Tango
Back Horn: Mad Marg
Hens: 28 Chicks: 0

Do you know how you think – hey its school holidays and I’m so going to be on time – NOT – It was a frantic tear down Kota Batu but I finally made it to the site with 30seconds to spare!! Yay!! Oh no – my fellow JM still coming behind me and carrying the horns (note to self – keep spare horn in my car). Finally we were under way at 5.15 and 46 seconds (I’M SURE) with Tango as front horn leading the way. Not a large pack of us with the holidays but a good number still.

And in true Kota Batu fashion it was on up!! Then on up!! I was trailing at the back behind Mrs. Merlot and Bella and on my first up I decided the ground looked lovely and I needed to kiss it!! So I did!! In true hash fashion I did a 180-degree front flip to land perfectly executed on my front. Ow. War wounds to show the hubby. Never mind, up and off again we go after a few chuckles. And up and up. Then down and down. And going down means one thing – up and up. My about the 4th up I was dying. Thankfully there were ropes on the ups to help aid us. But once you got to the top – wow - the views from the tops were amazing. Before our final descent home we got to see where a lot of our water comes from and it was truly lovely. I believe there were no checks and we were all pretty much it out within an hour or so.

Thank you ladies for a lovely hash although my bottom and legs the next day said differently!!

Then back down Kota Batu to the On On and WOW – what a great ON ON site. We had a smaller number again at the On On. Sigi provided us with a wonderful shout up area overlooking the river. A nice shout up was had and Mad Marg got the hashit for her phone going off during the shout up – in saying that, I think the JM’s had a very lucky escape for their tardy arrival to the run. Mad Marg was taken downstairs and put in the pool for her wash down!!

After the shout up Hare 2010 t-shirts were available and all had a lovely vegetarian curry and roti.

Thank you to the hares for the great run, wonderful food and hospitality.

NEXT RUN: Lucky Gardens
HARES: Alison/Sue & Cheryl

RUN NO. 2169 16MAR - SPG 791 JLN MUARA

RUN NO. 2169 - ST PATRICKS DAY
DATE: 16 MAR 2010
SITE: SPG 791 JLN MUARA, TANAH JUMBU
HARES: TANGO, HOTLIPS & BUNNY GIRL
HENS: 40 CHICKS: 2

Tears in our eyes when we received the message from the Hares last week, that this would be our last run at the Morley Movers Area, since the Excavators already standing in position for going ahead to flatten down the lovely small hills, valleys and waterfalls, the water streams and the fantastic forest.

A NEW EXTREMELY LARGE HOUSING PROJECT IS TO BE BUILD

However, our disappointment was enormous when we arrived on site and got the information that they already started with the excavation and we were not any longer allowed to enter the jungle and their construction site.

The poor Hares had no other choice, but to find an alternative to it. The only solution was to walk on the road trough the houses of the Kampong. The walk through how the village without the badly missing trees was indeed slightly exhausting under the sunny and still hot Air.

Ryvita had the front horn, but for what? There were no checks placed. We only had to follow the paper on the road.

On this run we at least had the enjoyment to learn how the villagers are living and enjoying their leisure-time. On one place view boys were playing a sort of Beach-ball and they had certainly much fan with it. Other people were cutting lawn or watering their plants or just relaxing in the shadow under the drive-in.

After a little while I joined together with Patricia since Peahen unfortunately still were busy at work. We were astonished that few land lords have nicely extended their houses and several are really beautifully done.

It was a fantastic exercise for all the ladies who like to run very fast, we recognized it when we just reached the last third of the run, and these Ladies were passing us at their second time. For me personally, I enjoyed the run, no hills I had to climb, no valleys and water streams to be passed, nothing but easy going terrain.

However, the welcome from the Hares for us with a green mixed drink was a big surprise and a fantastic idea. Thanks Ladies. Besides that, lovely small prizes have been given away, one for the best Irish dance, which Eastern Promise was winning and another for fastest answering of question has been given away.

After some nice jokes were narrated we got invited to a delicious Irish stew which everyone enjoyed.

I do not like to forget to mention the originality of the Hares how they were dressed, I can’t wait to see the Fotos of Velma at the Internet.

Many thanks for the exciting evening.

NEXT RUN: Bukit Menteri, Jln Kota Batu
HARES: Bini Hutan & Peahen

RUN NO. 2168 - SG HANCHING - 9 MAR 10

RUN NO. 2168
DATE: 16 MAR 2010
SITE: SG HANCHING
HARES: Madmarg/Hotlips/Glamour/Karin/Sarah
FRONT HORN: Pee Wee BACK HORN: Psycho

It was like the Wildwest minus the tumbleweeds as we gathered in the swirling dust that hot afternoon. Unusually the hens were all ready and eager to go but we had to wait for the sound of the horn. Then we were off!

Straight in and up and there were quite a few ‘ups’ that afternoon!

We were all hashing very merrily when we came to the first check. It was all very confusing – some Hashers were still checking while others were pointing to what appeared to be the on paper – but we were all convinced that it was the out trail and we had missed something out! Meanwhile other Hashers took it upon themselves apparently not having seen the check or understanding the problem to go back and do their own thing. I called one of the Hares for clarification and Houston there was a problem. We went back and got on paper with the others – except for Auntie Lynn as no-one was sure where she went in the confusion!

The trails were pretty if a little dry – when are we going to have rain …… when are Trailblazer and Readymix laying their next run……!

Then we had check number 2 – which went as well as the first! It was like the Bermuda Triangle – Hashers went checking never to return! Then someone shouted on paper and we all duly followed only to find out it was the actual check and the paper we were already on!! Ha – we Hashers like a laugh! So we decided with so many Hashers missing to stick together and go out a trail that Cheryl was confident would lead us to the on paper we found at first check and lead us out – which it did! Then more good news as all the missing Hashers were at the site! Phew!

We all went very excitedly to the shout up at Glamour’s House – it was a big occasion as Glamour our Founding Member was celebrating her 1000th run – that’s 20 years of Hashing in Brunei – how fantastic!

We duly thanked the Hares for the run - especially Karin and Sarah our virgin hares who had stepped in at the last minute – well done ladies! We welcomed a First Time Guest who was a friend of Miss Pink. Then we got on with celebrating Glamour’s
1000th Run. As Hash royalty Glamour got to wear my ceremonial cape and a crown and sat on a throne to receive her gifts. She was given a golden chook and a Bling- Bling walking stick but best of all gold sparkly Hash shoes – I am so envious!!
Then it was time for Hash Shit which Auntie Lynn wanted to give to us all for leaving her at first check – but it went to Velma for signing in and out at the same time. It was very well taken because as you all know Auntie Lynn is quite good at throwing!!

Glamour had prepared a delicious feast for us and we had cake to follow – all this and a celebration drink! Fantastic! Thank you Hares and congratulations to you Glamour!


NEXT RUN:
SPG 791 JLN MUARA, TANAH JAMBU (Morley Movers)
celebrating ST PATRICKS DAY ---- Green, green, green and clover.....

RUN NO. 2167 - 2 MAR 2010 (SPG 378 subok)

A rush for the G&T

JM Diva with a partner for the "hashit" chook
Madmarg scrambling over one of the fallen trees

Hares: Squeak, Rambling Rose & Jane

RUN NO. 2167
DATE: 2 MAR 2010
SITE: SPG 378 SUBOK WATER TOWER
HARES: Rambling Rose, Jane & Squeak
FRONT HORN: Satu Lagi BACK HORN: Trailblazer

A nice evening awaited and it was a decent turn out from our hashers. The hill up to the site was a good work out/warm up before we even started! Subok is well reknown for its beauty and of course its hills. No surprizes therefore expected there and the hares were very accurate with their timing in the words. There are still some good sites left thank goodness! Lots of beautiful jungle on this run and the trails were well laid. Lots of calling and communication too! No hitches or glitches and it was enjoyed by all. A good work out up ‘them there’ hills but it was worth it. The first check was found by Anna and the second by hot lips & Madmargz.
Everyone got safely back to base and settled with refreshments and after the shout up we were all treated to lovely curry puffs. Thankyou girls.

This week we are so lucky to be celebrating Glamours 1000th run with her. She is definitely ‘a true hasher’. She started hashing in Kuala Belait in 1966 and was about 34 yrs old. She actually started on run #2 on the ladies hash and was an ardent front runner. She stopped hashing after 15 years due to a knee problem but was asked to re join a few years later after she moved to Bandar. The ladies hash was usually held on a Monday and as her shop was then always closed on a Tues she asked if the run could be changed to a Tuesday. So it was and has always been so ever since. Glamour has seen so many changes – and hashes, and is an inspiration to us all.

NEXT RUN: Sg Hanching Baru - GLAMOUR'S 1000TH celebration run
HARES: Madmarg/Hot Lips & Glamour
ON ON AT GLAMOURS - Spg 347 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Tilong

RUN NO. 2166 - 23 FEB (DIPLO)

Food prepared by the China Dolls

Last one out before Glamour/Veronica enjoying her dinner

The run which took runners 1 hr 10 mins

Alison and Readymix anxious for news from the hares & Satu Lagi

The anxious group

RUN NO. 2166

DATE: 23 February 2010

SITE: Diplo - Chinese New Year/National Day run

HARES: Trailblazer/Sarong/Ready Mix

HENS: 39 CHICKS: 2

Diplo is a great site as it always has great hills for a really good workout. So when I saw the Hares statement about the run; ‘only one notable hill’…..I was suspicious. So when the horn sounded at 5.15 we all wandered off into the jungle. When we reached a rather large hill, I thought to myself….arhhhh, this must be the notable hill, that was until we reached another hill and another and another. My legs were hurting like crazy, but I loved the run anyway…...I felt like I really deserved the drink when I got back to the tent.

Most of the checks during the run were found fairly easily (all by Satu Lagi...I think?), except one check where the ‘on paper’ was found but it was going both ways, so we must have done a short-cut somehow. It was easily rectified, hares went both ways until they found which was the correct direction, and then off we ran along the trail…..up more hills!!

I was out of jungle before light faded, but as the night started to draw in, it become apparent that there were several hens still walking the trail. Most came out before 7pm, but Glamour and Veronica were still in there, so the Hares got their walking gear back on, put some water in a rucksack, grabbed the lights and trekked back in to help them out.

It was starting to get late, so we had a short shout up, before we tucked in to absolutely fantastic food which was laid on by the ‘china dolls’. It was lovely, especially the roast chicken and duck..yum yum.

I left about 8 o’clock and the hares were still in the jungle, so I didn’t get a chance to thank them all personally for such a wonderful run and such lovely food, so thank you.

NEXT RUN: Spg 378 Subok - Water Tower opp rubbish tip

HARES: Jane/Squeak/Rambling Rose