RUN NO. 2224 - DIPLO - 05 APR 11

RUN NO. 2224

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Psycho/Eastern Promise & Squeek

FRONT HORN: Ryvita BACK HORN: Hot Lips

After the very heavy rain in the early hours of the morning I was thinking will we have a slippery, muddy run tonight? Will it rain again in the afternoon which has been happening every day? Will the streams now be rivers?

I turned up a bit late and all the hens had taken off on the trail to the left of the tent. We haven't been into this part of the jungle for a while, nice change. I managed to catch up to the main bunch just as the first check was called. Sue found the on paper. I had headed in the wrong direction along with Dizzy and Mrs Pingu. We managed to catch up to the front bunch and continued on up the hill from hell that just kept going up & up & up and then twisting to the left side of the hill then up again and down into the valley and up again and back down into the valley, what a work out to get to second check.

Once again I headed in the wrong direction and the call on paper was on back which was found by Vanessa. Guess what, another hill to tackle. It wasn't as hard as the previous one! Once I reached the top of the valley third check had been called. Vanessa and I went checking, this time int he right direction and called on paper, after that it was a great trail back to the site. No it didn't rain until most of the hashers were out of the jungle and it wasn't too muddy only at the start and there were no rivers to cross so all in all a great hash and there were some new trails cut for this run.

Thank you ladies for delicious food and great run.

At the shout up one new guest was introduced: Fai from Thailand and Madam Sin's sister Christine was welcomed back. No hash-shit this week.

on on Mad Margz

NEXT RUN: Lucky Gardens (Memorial Run for Road Runner)

HARES: Aunty Lynn/Marcela/Mad Margz & Sarah

RUN NO. 2222 - SUBOK 67 - 22 MAR 2011

RUN NO. 2222

DATE: 22 MARCH 2011

SITE: SUBOK 67

HARES: DOMESTIC GODDESS/HEULWEN

FRONT HORN: Mrs Pingu

BACK HORN: Madmargz

A quite small but dedicated group of hashers due to the school holidays gathered at Subok 67 and discussed whether it would be a long run and whether to just go to the ridge and turn round or brave the whole trail.

I made the climb to the ridge and after talking to the local whose house was located at the top and being proudly shown his orchids, I bravely decided I needed a longer walk.

From then on it was a long trek with many steep ups and downs and water crossings. Whenever I thought I had come to the top of the last hill I spotted another to be ascended, so I plodded along. By the time I reached the out trail, a torch was necessary with the final leg being slippery with holes and drains to be overcome. I was relieved to finally reach the end.

Thank you to Domestic Goddess and Virgin hare Heulwen who said the hash reminded her of the

hills and valleys in her homeland wales. The shout up commenced with 2 first time guests being introduced and Christine celebrating her 50th run.

Madmargz and Alice entertained us with amusing jokes and Satu lagi reminded us it was Run 2222 on the 22nd March.

As usual whenever Domestic Goddess lays a run we know the food will be delicious and tonight was no exception with mouthwatering vegetarian curry. Thank you hares for a challenging hash and beautiful food. We were obviously a well behaved group of hashers as there were no calls for the hash-shit this week!!.

NEXT RUN: LUCKY GARDENS

HARES: Never Wrong/Clover

RUN NO. 2221 - LOWER DIPLO - 15 MAR 2011

RUN NO. 2221

DATE: 15 MAR 2011

SITE: LOWER DIPLO

HARES: VANESSA/TANGO/BUNNY GIRL/HOT LIPS

Ah, to be sure we were looking forward to the St. Patrick's day hash but alas Irish luck was not with us as the day dawned. "Stay indoors, stay out of the jungle if it's raining. There's a possibility of acid rain fall from Japan" came the text messages from various sources. A nasty rumor or sound advice?

Who knows? As we drove along Domestic Goddess and I decided to take heed and just venture for a short walk. We ended up walking round the water tower. Very scenic!

The Irish flag flew high as the hens set off many blending into the background dressed in various

shades of green. Thanks to Never Wrong for filling us in on the fine details of the trail on her

return. Beginning with a steep slope down, then a deep river crossing. A gradual up,up,up for

quite a while. Along a long winding trail, many pitcher plants to be seen, and coming out where

the in-trail started. Then back through the river and back up the slope. Verdict - a very pretty trail, not too much mud.

Begorrah everyone was welcomed back to base with a tasty drop of the hard stuff! Squeek

returned with a beaming smile, proudly announcing that she had found a shamrock and a check!

Time then for Squeek to bring the house to order. This week's hares had morphed into three

green Leprechauns (though taller than the average!) Thanks to this week's front and back horns.

Shamrock finders Squeek and Readymix were rewarded with a drop of Ireland's finest, a cool can of the Dark Stuff. There was one guest this week but alas, she had already left and gone home!

The hashshit was duly awarded to Sarah who bravely confessed that she had forgotten to sign both in and out! A hilarious joke about missing pants brought much hilarity to one and all. Then the Leprechauns served up some delicious Irish stew. Yum yum!

An Irishman once said - At the end of a busy day it's good to get down on your knees and

give thanks that you're still on your feet! On On.

NEXT RUN: SUBOK 67

HARES: DOMESTIC GODDESS/HEULWEN

RUN NO. 2220 - MENTERI LINK 8 MAR 11

RUN NO. 2220

SITE: MENTERI LINK

HARES: Pee Wee/G I Jane/Hot Lips

FRONT HORN: Tango

BACK HORN: Shantal/Elaine

As we all gathered roadside in Mentiri, the horn was sounded by Tango as she

set the pace in her "too tight shoes holding the friggen horn!" Much needed

back horn support was provided by Shantal and Elaine.

A short way along the road we cut in to a picturesque part of the jungle with

sweeping vines and flowing streams. Not longer after entering we heard the

very familiar "Checking from hereeeeeeeer" and shortly afterwards the melodic

tones of Mrs Pingu as she bellowed On On On Paperrrrrrrr!

As the hash continued there was much time spent on a vertical angle as we went onwards and

upwards. Mrs Pingu was on fine form finding the second check as well. This part of the jungle provided some great variety with streams to jump, logs to scramble over and mud to squelch through. Throw in some snow and we could have had a bear hunt!

An hour later and one more check, we were back roadside for some much needed rehydration.

Over to Simpang 323 for the On On and the smell of sausages cooking on the BBQ gently wafted

in our direction as we set up chairs by the swimming pool.

The lovely Dizzy had returned from mighty Blighty to hold the reins with Squeak and lead us

through this weeks On On. Congratulations to Karen for 300 runs and Pee Wee for 150 runs! We

welcomed this week three new guests who were thoroughly entertained by Possums joke. No

hash-shit this week so remember to be vigilant with that sign in board!

With mouths watering we were treated to delicious hotdogs (and vegetarian patties for the

vegetarians) and a variety of salads. To go with the BBQ!!!

NEXT RUN: Lower Diplo --- St Patricks run

HARES: Hot Lips/Tango/Bunny Girl/Vanessa

RUN NO. 2219 MATAMATA 1 MAR 2011

Great view from the ridge
The intrail
Beautiful pitcher plants at their best
Beautiful trails
The Hares - Diva/Smurf & Trailblazer
Guest
New Members
Psycho with the hashit

RUN NO. 2219

DATE: 1 MAR 2011

SITE: MATAMATA

HARES: DIVA/TRAILBLAZER/SMURF

Well, the horn may well have sounded at 5.15 sharp, but I would have no idea! Being all organised I left home at 4.15, enough time to get through the traffic, which I did, no problem. However on turning into Kg Mata Mata I realised that I had forgotten the blasted lights! Damn damn damn! So a nifty little u-turn and off I set, back to Jalan Muara, this time really hitting the traffic :-( Anyway, I finally rocked up at 5.40.

Having been in communication with the hares, I thought I would probably be able to do the run, but after setting off, I went up the hill and realised I had gone off paper - things really were conspiring! Back on paper I realised my legs just didn’t have it in them (nothing to do with a 4 hour recce the Sunday before I’m sure.....) so I did the sensible thing and went in 20 minutes and came out again, just as the front runners were coming out. Everyone came out in good time this week, sensible hashing prevailed! Our only problem was the lack of tent! Satu lagi called again and they finally rocked up at about 6.40 - even later than me. Good thing they did as it was definitely starting to spit.

The shout up commenced - hares Diva, Smurf and Trailblazer were down downed for a lovely run, I think there was an FTG, and as has been the norm for this year, we had a couple of new members! Diva got her 100th run award - bravo Diva! And this is why she set the run with Smurf and Trailblazer, they helped her lay her very first run a couple of years back - also at Mata Mata! They put on yummy food, roast chicken, tuna, egg, cheese and salad rolls! Had to go back for seconds, it would have been rude not to! Now comfortably ensconced under the tent, the evening disappeared into night, aided by some amber lubrication, as the end finally came to another great H3 adventure! On on!

NEXT RUN: MENTERI LINK

HARES: GI JANE/PEE WEE/HOT LIPS - on on at Hot Lips - Jln Muara Kg Sg Tilong

RUN NO. 2218 SPG 378 SG AKAR 22 FEB 2011

RUN NO. 2218

SITE: SPG 378 SG AKAR

DATE: 22 FEB 2011

HARES: Clover/Mani Mouse/GI Jane

FRONT HORN: Vanessa

BACK HORN: Madmargz

It was a clear afternoon when we arrived at Subok and put on my hash shoes and began first part of the run…. walk up the hill to sign in. A really good turn out of ladies and a first time guest as well.

Horn sounded and off we went. Into the jungle and the beautiful aromas of the old rubbish dump wafting trhough. Not far along and the checking began. It was found on back and off we went down down, slippery slippery, some up up, slippery slippery. Second checking started and I believe one of our returning hashers found the on paper. Away we went again..on up.

After all the rain of recent the jungle was like a muddy waterslide but we eventually made our way out to a large upwards incline cut through the bracken. Beautiful pitcher plants and eventually after getting to the top – via some rope assistance – a beautiful view!!! And once again the lovely aroma of…rubbish.

We carried on along and we finally came out at Markucing…. A to B!!! Bus waiting, drinks waiting, GI Jane waiting.

On to the bus and back to the on on site.

As we settled in to the shout up we thanked the hares for a great run, celebrated Clover’s 100^th run, welcomed our new guest and when it came to Hashit we checked the board to discover that Velma and Christine were still in the jungle…. And they were!!! After some confirmation that Linda’s car was parked, and we were unable to contact them, 4 ladies went back in to look for them – Eastern Promise, Marcel, Mad Marg and GI Jane. Meanwhile Dee went down to the B site to check for them but with no luck. Eventually we got the call that they couldn’t locate them so I hopped in the awesome speed monster , my van, with Trailblazer and headed back to B site and on the way we picked them up walking down the road. YAYYY!!! Safe. Tired but safe. And a big thank you to the ladies who went back in the jungle!!!!

So back to the site and a well needed drink for Velma and Christine and some food. Thank you to the hares for the beautiful food provided and the cake from Clover!!!!

NEXT RUN: MATAMATA

HARES: Diva/Trailblazer/Smurf

RUN NO. 2217 LUCKY GARDENS 15 FEB 11

Hares Peahen & Bini Hutan

View from atop

Some deforestation

Schnapps on a water crossing

Guest

Duchess & Glamour

New Members with JM Squeak

Eastern Promise with the hashit

RUN NO. 2217

DATE: 15 FEB 2011

SITE: LUCKY GARDENS

HARES: PEAHEN/BINI HUTAN

FRONT HORN: RYVITA BACK HORN: NEVER WRONG

NEW MEMBERS: Elke & Teresa

RETURNING MEMBER: Schnapps from Brisbane

Guests: Two lucky ladies

Hashit: Eastern Promise

It was a fine evening, for a change, and the hens happily headed off up the barren and stony slope into the familiar comfort of the jungle trail.

Despite the recent bouts of tropical rains the trail was relatively dry with occasional stretches of marshy bits. Although there is so much clearing of the trees in this area the hash only traversed one denuded area but now with a large building, roads and street lamps. Then it was back unto a pleasant hilly trail through the jungle.

The several checks delayed the fit at the front and kept the hens together. The front runners did a good job laying the paper through for the slower runners and walkie talkies.

All ended up with wet and muddy feet in the last section before coming out down the stony slope.

Two new members were duly welcomed as were a returning member and two guests. However one guest was so keen to ‘down down’ her drink prematurely that it earned Eastern Promise the Hashit.

The Shout Up ended with food of a German flavour including meat balls, cold chicken, salads and spiced cookies.

Danke! Danke!

Written by Mani Mouse and Clover

NEXT RUN: SPG 378 SG AKAR - OPP RUBBISH DUMP

HARES: MANI MOUSE/CLOVER/GI JANE

RUN NO. 2216 DIPLO - 8 FEB 2011

Tossing the Yee Shang

Hares Readymix/Trailblazer & Sarong

Celebrants Virginie & Never Wrong

Guests

Alison, Cheryl & Sue in CNY red

Clover crossing safely...

New member Laura

Jane with hashit

RUN NO: 2216

DATE: 8 FEB 2011 - CNY RUN

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: SARONG/TRAILBLAZER/READYMIX

FRONT HORN: MAGIC ROUNDABOUT BACK HORN: MINI MOUSE

Driving to Diplo site in the late afternoon, I was happy to see no dark clouds for a change.

At 5.15pm sharp the horn tooted and on we went following printed-paper. As usual for Diplo, we climbed down one of the steep hills into the jungle.

Soon someone already called ‘ checking from here’. As we just arrived at a crossing, JI Jane decided to go checking out the other trail. Unfortunately for her the ‘on ‘ paper was ahead, but she caught up with the rest of us very fast.

We passed one of the small waterfalls and then climbed up a steep hill, it was still very slippery here and there after all the rain. After that it was down and down and up and up and all the way you could either hear: head, trip, slippery or thorns (oh, did I forget anything).

Don’t ask about the other checks, no clue who actually found them and the whereabouts. The whole run led through fantastic landscape, we enjoyed the meandering streams and the lush vegetation.

Thank you Trailblazer & Sarong, it was a really great run.

During the shout up, it was Ready Mix and Alice in Wonderland who explained the tradition of the Yee Sang Salad. We all were able to toss this special salad, which symbolizes abundance, prosperity and good health and every one of us had a taste of it.

After a down- down for the hares, 3 new guests were introduced and we welcomed one new member (Laura). Sarah, Linda’s daughter sadly is leaving us to go back to University in Oz. Good Luck!!! Never Wrong celebrated her 300^th run and Virginie her 50^th. The hash shit was awarded to Jane for failing to sign in.

The Oriental Ladies put up a great Chinese New Year feast with duck, chicken, tofu and a variety of Dim Sum. The Mandarin Orange was not missing either. It was really yummy food, thanks so much.

NEXT RUN: Lucky Gardens

HARES: Peahen/Bini Hutan

RUN NO. 2215 - TANJ BUNUT KANAN 1 FEB 11

RUN NO. 2215

DATE: 1 FEB 2011

HARES: Legally Blond/Jo

SITE: Tanjung Bunut Kanan - Australia Day run

All - well some, of the ladies prayed that the day would be dry so that we could have a good run as the hares would have worked hard to give the coup a good workout before tucking into the Aussie tucker.

Alas, no sign of rain in sight although a bit overcast. I was glad as it was to be my first proper hash after my accident and I was only going to go round if it was not wet. JM Squeak promptly handed me the back horn and I took up the challenge. Off we went on the sound of front horn of Ryvita and up the hill towards the stream and into the usual in-trail. Pretty trails and it was not long before we had to wade through the stream, crossing it more than once - lost count. Up a few or was it lots of steep embankments which could only be accessed with pulling oneself up, and up. Readymix had caught up and wondered how I managed!

Ahead, I could hear the bells and soon caught up with Karin (on her 42nd jaunt through the jungle with the ladies hash before returning to NZ over the weekend), and Aunty Lynn having a good chat as they strolled through the jungle. We passed througth pretty trails with quite a few trips and on we trotted, till we got to the out with the sight of the pylon trail. On the ridge we had spotted some "Singha" and was told that a little Koala was perched there for one of the front runners to find. There was only one check which was found by Satu Lagi and I was too far behind to catch up. All out safely before it got dark.

We were greeted upon signing out with Australia Day jandals, a bookmark and collected some lucky draw tickets.

At the shoutup, we farewelled Karin and one guest - Jo was welcomed. No hashit was given and we were entertained by the Australian motley crew with their funny accent which I am not sure if everyone understood. Great giveaways were drawn with many lucky winners, and the night was not over before a chook raffle was drawn. The prize was actually a bbq pack, with rissoles, chicken pieces, some sausages..... yummy - Melissa being the lucky hasher. The great cocktail now almost a signature drink by possum must not be forgotten as well.

Thanks ladies for the great evening and food.

on on

NEXT RUN: DIPLO - CNY CELEBRATION RUN

HARES: SARONG/TRAILBLAZER

RUN NO. 2214 DST 25 JAN 2011

RUN NO. 2214

DATE: 25 JAN 2011

SITE: DST

HARES: MagicRoundabout/Smurf

New Members: McKat Kyle, Mc Heulwen Byford, & McTamsin Harris

Guests: McTiffany & McPatricia

Awards: Domestic McGoddess celebrated 200 runs

Returning Member: Bini McHutan

The Clan: McCheryl, McKaren, McPee Wee & McPossum

The tartan and Scottish flags were flying high as the Hens arrived for the Burns Birthday Bash Hash Run. The traffic chaos of the Precious Parking Lassies (or the Mc Mad Maids) was a hoot mon! Dancing 4WD’s is such fun to watch. With a further hoot and a toot from McTango, off the clan went into the slippy slidey trail. With a whoop and a holla we sloshed and slipped along the open path. A lovely wee babbling brook was crossed. Then a wee pond was found and a ‘ooo vampires don’t like water’ caused but a ripple. Ye Hairs! Yer fibbed aboot not much water! There were many a brown bum to be seen. Some good hacking had been done to help us find the way, although a possum was found wandering around at the bottom of a hill looking for paper. What a walker and talker checking? But no she was just trying to find the picture of Oor Rabbie Burns to get her reward – typical Scot!

The trail became dry and wandered through bamboo, moon-scape but no more hills to be had, apart from the long lazy climb through “Residential Folly”. A nice walk back to end the run. Checks were found without a worry and all the hens were out in good spirits.

McSqueak held the hoose to attention and the shout up began. Hares wearing very funny coloured clothing, Och! Twas the tartan, were cheered. New members were hailed and our Sassy Classy visitors were welcomed. A call for the Hashit loomed and McTrailblazer was arrested for not signing in but cunningly signing out and in on her return. A kind hearted Mc Magic Roundabout shared the gong. A quiet evening for the jokes but entertainment prevailed in the “Ode to the Haggis” and a frightening sight it twas. McSmurf wielding a parang over a haggis is one scary experience. The rest of the clan in various folds of tartan played the lip bagpipes with a salute to the beloved spirit. Those who thought they would get a wee dram for finding Robbie Burns in the jungle were sorely disappointed when they were offered poetry from The Baird to read. The lilt was just not as it intended but McMagic soon deciphered our birthday boy’s words.

With tasty buns (but alas no neeps) and shortbread washed down with some cheer the night descended with a jig or two from the lassies.

On On

NEXT RUN: TANJUNG BUNUT KANAN (Australia Day celebrations)

HARES: Legally Blonde/Jo

RUN NO. 2213 - SPG378 SG AKAR 18 JAN 2011

RUN NO. 2213

DATE: 18 JAN 2011

SITE: SPG 378 SG AKAR

HARES: ALISON/SUE/CHERYL

It all happened in the Year of our Hash 2050, when Hash Matriarch Duchess was 1150, Grandma Sue was 500, Miss Pink 200, Velma 150 and Baby Melissa was only 50.

It came to pass that there went out a decree from Readymix that all the hash should be taxed and everyone was to assemble at the Subok Watertower. Hashers gathered from near and far and set off to follow the horn into the jungle hoping to avoid the burning bush or more likely the proverbial flood! Meanwhile, there were in the same country, hashers guarding the tent by day – namely Survivor, Tina, Duchess and Miss Pink. As we followed a well worn trail along the ridge it became increasingly clear that we might indeed have to follow the star as the late afternoon got gloomier. Before first check the trail dipped swiftly down to the river where many were baptized. Squeek and I turned tail and headed back, having met the 3 Wise Hashwomen and their dog Storm at the meeting of the ways. These seasoned ladies had laid 2 trails to separate the sheep from the goats, and as we met the frontrunners of the shorter run, we realized that last shall be first, as Virgin Back Horn Shantal, came out first, and lo, Magic Roundabout, the front horn, came out almost last! This was just after the Alison the Wise checked the board and said “Where is she, who has the horn? For we have seen a light in the bush!”

And so we all took up our chairs and gathered under the closely guarded tent, to pay our taxes and listen to JM Squeek delivering her first solo Sermon on the Mount. Verily I say unto you, she said ,We would like to thank the 3 Wise Hashwomen for a lovely run and we also congratulate the awardees, Duchess who must have been oft times reincarnated to reach this amazing number, Sue, Miss Pink, Velma and Melissa. Readymix and Noerelle told some great jokes, announcements were made and just when we wondered if the night was going to end in famine, it became a feast. The Wisewomen delivered us delicious soup, scones and cake – who needs gold, frankinsence and myrrh? Hopefully we didn’t partake of the last supper!! Once again, thanks Alison Cheryl and Sue.

And as always when drouthy neebors, neebors meet, the meek inherited the beer and as the misty night, reminiscent of a summer night in Scotland, turned dreich with a steady drizzle, the hardcore ,who are definitely aff their heids, got quietly bevvied, and were caught texting the earlybird leavers in the morn, with tales of Ye missed yersel last night, we all got blootered!!!

Tonight is Burn’s Night, an event celebrated on 25^th January around the world, to pay homage to Scotland’s famous bard, Robert (Rabbie) Burns. He is famous for his love poems ‘My luv is like a red, red rose’, Tam O’Shanter’ ghostly tale, To a Mouse, Address to a Haggis and countless others. You might find some Scottish connections later in the night.

NEXT RUN: DST

HARES: MAGIC ROUNDABOUT/SMURF

RUN NO. 2212 DIPLO - 11 JAN 2011

RUN NO. 2212

DATE: 11 JAN 2011

SITE: DIPLO

HARE: Sarong

FRONT HORN: Tango BACK HORN: Dizzy

FIRST TIME GUEST: Emily

Yet another week of hashing with thunder and rain to dampen underfoot, but judging by the array of raincoat clad hens, not enough to dampen our spirits. The in trail led us to the right and down until we got to a log bridge, past some little wild orchids and pitcher plants (which I totally missed seeing, but Alison and Cheryl spotted). Auntie Lynn and Hot Lips were just ahead of me doing a good deed to those behind us by picking up most of the paper and laying it in the branches. Even right at the start the paper was pretty soggy and easily trampled in.

After a long trudge uphill and then heading to the right through trails of bracken we came across first check. It was a good 15 to 20 minutes before the on paper was found by Alice in Wonderland. It was a back check quite a long way back and somehow, the horns didn’t seem to have picked up the paper as they went back from the check, which I did until we got to the correct on trail off to the right.

Luckily, the rain had started to ease so we could enjoy the lovely trail down. Dizzy and Mad Marg were so busy chatting, they managed to go off paper, with myself and some others blindly following. We all soon realised and back tracked and it wasn’t long before the calls of ‘on paper’ for 2^nd check were heard from Magic Roundabout. After a very muddy patch at the bottom of the hill, we again went uphill and then down a small ridge. Very pretty trails.

Third check was quickly found by Mrs Pingu. After crossing a deep stream and trudging up the next hill, I decided I was ready to come out – enough for one night. At the top of this hill we thankfully turned left onto the main ridge trail out. My spirits rose and it was an easy walk out. A good length run, with the last hens out by about 6.30 pm. Thank you Sarong for yet another lovely hash – it would have been perfect if the rain had held off.

The shout up began with the usual down down for our hare. There was one first time guest, Emily from JIS. She was Marcella’s guest and wasn’t very well trained, with a bit of coaching necessary from the JM’s, but she said she really enjoyed it. Alice in Wonderland was given a lovely bouquet of flowers as thanks for her hard work as hash cash over the last 3 years. Dizzy related a sticky tale from ‘most embarrassing moments’ on the Jay Leno show on TV. Legally blonde read out an ‘Ode to Christmas’. There were lots of announcements this week. Eastern Promise had found Velma’s glasses that had been lost at Diplo last year! Mrs Pingu advertised Chinese New Year cards on sale – proceeds to RIPAS Occupational Therapy. Dizzy announced a Brunei Music Society event at the Orchid Hotel next Saturday. Smurf gave notice of the upcoming Burns Supper at Serasa on the 27^th. Our JM, Squeak, asked if anyone knew the whereabouts of the hash bowls and cutlery. Kids hash and Hetero hash sites were verified. And to end the shout up, Dizzy was rewarded with a dousing of cold water for forgetting to sign out last week – dobbed in by Alice and Wonderland and well taken by Dizzy. Thank you Sarong for the delicious Indian food and a great run, despite the weather.

NEXT RUN: SPG 378 Subok - water tower opp rubbish dump

HARES: Alison/Cheryl/Sue

RUN NO. 2211 DIPLO - 4 JAN 2011

RUN NO. 2211

DATE: 4 JAN 2011

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Mad Marg/Domestic Goddess/Karin

It was raining. It was wet.

Wearing raincoats. Wearing hats.

Horn a blowing.

Hash starts a walking.

Up the hill. In the rain.

Nice ridge track. In my tummy a pain.

Up ahead GI Jane in sight

Tummy rumbling. What’s for dinner tonight?

Heard the check. Still far away.

Up another hill. Wind blows. Trees sway.

Slippery slopes Sliding Slipping

Falling down I am screaming

Oh Crap and a half

R we almost out? I asked

“I think so” Jane says

“I see the water tower” I say

Where are we I wonder

Why it’s the Subok water tower

It’s an A to B run

Im glad I went in for the fun

On the bus we all go

Steamy bus off to diplo

Raining still clouds are dark

Twas like a walk in the park

Shoutout time hurray

Down down for the hares

Please tell those still at home

That the hash needs another horn

Hash-shit given to MadMarge

For a sign lost in the dark

On On but before you go

Next week’s run is again at diplo

Tomato Soup and fresh made bread

The perfect rainy day spread

It’s great to see people from far and near

Back from the holidays. Happy New Year

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARE: Sarong

RUN NO. 2210 DST - 28DEC2010

RUN NO. 2210

DATE: 28 Dec 2010

SITE: DST

HARES: Possum/Madam Sin

FRONT HORN: Madmarg

BACK HORN: Dizzy

As I drove along the highway heading for the familiar site of DST, I was cheered by the sight of a fairly clear sky – no storm clouds in sight. Maybe it is my age or is it that I am English that makes me so preoccupied with the weather, but I do hate trudging through the jungle dripping wet – however not today!!

After a brief chat with new and old friends a squeaky horn was heard and off we all galloped, though I found myself right at the back – talking too much probably. We strolled along concrete pathways, no difficult hills to climb so we had time to appreciate the flora and fauna all around.

First I found a tortoise “ what on earth is a tortoise doing in the jungle – dead at that!!?” I was reassured that it was not a tortoise but a terrapin and definitely not dead – just hiding it’s head from me........ We carried along hearing checks called and found in front of us ... ha ha just the way I like it.

As we came to the third check, I pointed out to Heulwen my second time guest, a high wall on our right – which housed a lake that we would probably circumnavigate – but no, there was a most definite sign telling all hashers to go back the way we came in – no chance of getting lost tonight!!

More was to be seen on our way back footprints, hoof prints Trailblazer pointed out – what!! I thought well the tortoise wasn’t a tortoise so maybe hoof-prints didn’t mean a horse – no silly! Wild Boar!!! Good we didn’t see it, though we could have had it roasted for the on on!

Off we all went again and there was Alice in Wonderland photographing us as we crossed the finishing line.

At the shout up new guests were welcomed ..Yvonne and Vanessa. The other first time guests Norma and Denise didn’t stay for the shout-up and somebody who I won’t mention only missed getting the hash-shit by her absence!!! A cheer and a beer were given to the hares and a lovely supper to end the evening on on...

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARES: MADMARG/DOMESTIC GODDESS

RUN NO. 2209 - SPG 664 K BATU - 21 DEC 2010

RUN NO. 2210

DATE: 21 DEC 2010

SITE: SPG 664 KOTA BATU

HARES: DIZZY/MAD MARG/BUNNY GIRL

FRONT HORN: BACK HORN:

HENS: CHICKS:

Run report will be updated once received.

NEXT RUN: DST

HARES: POSSUM/MADAM SIN

RUN NO. 2208 - DST - 14 DEC 2010

Domestic Goddess (word bird) for this year, checking out the paper before going in.

Buster ensuring visiting dog knows who is boss.
Front Horn Tango at check spotting luminous vest - in case it got dark!
Back Horn Alison with able assistant
Cho and Jenni from the block at water crossing
Hares Never Wrong with virgin Dee hare - a bit blurry for camouflage (is that how you spell the word?)

RUN NO. 2208

SITE: DST

HARES: NEVER WRONG/DEE

HENS: 24 CHICKS: 4

FRONT HORN: TANGO BACK HORN: ALISON

What a pleasant surprise. No rain, I think that is the first time in about a month.

I enjoyed a slow and pleasant ramble along wide paths with the odd stream interuption, one of these was a swim if you missed your footing. Then a
jungle meander and back onto the track for the home run. There was one 'on forward'
check and one 'on back' and one rather steep bank. If only i had had my
camera.

It's not often I am the first at the top of a hill, but the view looking
back from there was very funny. (n.b. A slow and pleasant ramble doesn't usually lead one to the front of the run unless you find the 'on paper')

Horns were Tango and Alison. We had three new guests; a visiting friend, Wena's sister and Narell from the Dairy Farm.

Many thanks to the hares, virgin hare Dee and Never Wrong, for the yummy
food.

I was nominated for the hash shit which i thought very unneccessary, so I refused!
n.b. JM's perogative - new rule!

and Never Wrong told a funny joke against her countrymen.
On on - Dizzy

NEXT RUN: SPG 664 KOTA BATU - XMAS RUN (BRING A GIFT)

HARES: DIZZY/BUNNY GIRL/MADMARG

RUN NO. 2207 - LUCKY GARDENS - 7 DEC 2010

Waiting for the horn to startThe dreaded hill all wet and slippery at the start
Hares
Mad Marg telling a joke and trying not to laugh
Hashit for Melissa - for not signing in (and out the week before)

RUN NO. 2207

DATE: 7 DEC 2010

SITE: LUCKY GARDENS, JLN MUARA

HARES: SATU LAGI/PEAHEN

FRONT HORN: MELISSA BACK HORN: DIZZY

As usual the storm clouds started gathering in the afternoon and I knew we were in for another wet night.

I arrived at Lucky Gardens and saw the paper was heading straight up the muddy embankment. There were only nine dedicated hashers willing to go in and we were without horns but Madam Sin saved the day with a whistle.

Luckily the rain eased off and was only a drizzle when we set of through mud to the top of the ridge.We soon came to first check which was a back check which took quite a while to locate and headed back through more picturesque jungle and a few not to treacherous stream crossings.

Alice in Wonderland and I were at the back of the group after second check and plodded along together needing torches near the end as darkness set in early. I managed to stay fairly dry until the last water crossing when I misjudged the depth of the water and went in waist deep.

We then came to mud flats and went acroos to more jungle and eventually the out trail/ It was an enjoyable run.

At the shout up the hares who did not venture into the juingle described a pleasant stroll under umbrellas along paved roads. Madam Sin was given a shout up for providing the whistle. The birthday hens were sung happy birthday and Legally Blonde was given a down down for her services with refreshments.

MadMarg told a very funny joke with much laughter.

Melissa was awarded the hashit for forgetting to sign in then we ate the delicious vegetable curry and birthday cake. Thank You hares.

NEXT RUN: DST

HARES: NEVER WRONG/DEE

RUN NO. 2206 SUBOK 67 - 30 NOV 2010

RUN NO. 2206

DATE: 30 NOV 2010

HARES: SID/GUNG HO/JANE/THELMA

SITE: SUBOK 67

FRONT HORN: RYVITA BACK HORN: SQUEEK

Leaving work I noticed more and more dark clouds building up. Arriving at the site just before the horn went off, I decided not to join the hashers into the jungle, but take a stroll with Eastern Promise, as I had just survived a bad cold.

After not even 5 minutes, the sky opened up and the rain came crushing down on us. I really pitied the hens in the jungle especially the once wearing glasses. Even you wear a cap the glasses fog up after a while and you don’t see a lot.

My co- hare Satu Lagi was telling me later that they couldn’t find the on - paper at 2^nd check and all decided to turn around and were out at around 6.30pm. They were crossing a small stream on the way in which turned into a river with the water gushing down on them on the way out. Thank goodness for Ryvita’s long legs to check a shallow crossing for Satu Lagi’s shorter ones.

Good for the hens to carry torchlights, as by this time it was pitch dark.

The hares had a bus organized to pick up all the hashers from the Raddisson Hotel as it was a A to B run, but came back empty.

It was a night of celebrations, as all the hares celebrated special runs, a few down- downs was the reward. Jane after all these years got her hash handle and is now called GI Jane.

The JM’s were telling a few jokes and Melissa got the hashit for not signing out, but as usual she had already dashed off.

The hares sponsored food, too. We enjoyed the fresh spring rolls and pizza early home made christmas puddings with cream and custard - Thanks so much for that.

NEXT RUN: LUCKY GARDENS, Jalan Muara

HARES: SATU LAGI/PEA HEN

RUN NO. 2205 - MATA-MATA 23 NOV 2010

RUN NO. 2205

DATE: 23 NOV 2010

HARES: STPRI GIRLS (Pee Wee/Squeek/Shantal plus Psycho)

SITE: Mata-Mata

Mata-Mata is a beautiful site with magnificent pitcher plants along the trail. As the sun was shedding golden light 41 hens and 5 chicks set off to the sound of Vanessa on front horn. It was a familiar trail with ups and downs and creeks and only two checks so all emerged before dark with Ryvita first out and GI Jane on back horn.

The hen house decreased as numerous hashers flew from the coop because of other commitments, being that time of year when things wind up and wind down simultaneously, like a hash run, but those who remained enjoyed a good shout-up ably conducted by our new JM Dizzy assisted by Psycho. Shantal was down downed as a virgin hare and Jessica Woodward was welcomed back as a returning hasher. Dizzy put on the jester’s hat and told us a joke about M&Ms only melting in a girl’s mouth not in her hand!

The hash- it passed on to Sarong for the ignominious offence of her mobile phone sounding during the shout up. Legally Blonde did a good trade with her gnt bar and the hares provided a delectable “make your own burger” supper. Another run notched up and a pleasant evening was had by all. We look forward to a great year with the new committee bringing their own style to the hen house.

NEXT RUN: SUBOK 67 -- dont forget a torch as its that time of the year when the sun disappears very quickly down the horizon, and more so under the jungle canopy.

HARES: SID/JANE/GUNG HO/THELMA