RUN NO. 2318 TANJ BUNUT KANAN - 22JAN13

RUN NO. 2318
DATE: 22 JAN 2013
SITE: TANJ BUNUT KANAN
HARES: Legally Blonde/Madmarg/Bunny Girl
FRONT HORN: Ryvita   BACK HORN: Squeak

So we set off on our annual Austrailian Day run, laid by Mad Marg, Bunny Girl and Legally Blond.  It was an all inclusive Hash. We had a little hills, a little water and a little mud. Front horn was carried by Ryvita and back horn by Squeak, thanks ladies. The luck was with Jo Newton tonight she who found all the checks.

At the On On we were all surprised by little gifts, an Austrailian coaster, pencil and magnet or key chain thank you ladies. We had two new guests; Tamsin and Izzy both from the UK. Mad Marg received a lovely gift, a photo of herself surrounded by a number of her fellow hashers. We had some entertainment, from Smurf, Madame Sin, Pee Wee, Legally Blond and Bunny Girl.

We had the following announcements;  X-pat Ball at the Tiara Hotel on March 2, 2013 in Labuan. St Andrew's hosting the Robbie Burn's day dinner, there is Haggis to be had. It was January 26, 2013 at the RBYC. The 50th anniversary of the men's Hash, if you want tickets for the kid's hash and and adult function at RBYC there are some available but please see them ASAP so that t-shirts can be ordered. Subs are also due, you can pay for the full year or half year, please see Satu Lagi.

Hash-shit went to Dizzy for not signing out and to Mad Marg for her phone ring. Both took over by the Pool.

Next weeks Hash is at Lower Diplo, please remember your torch. It is a typical hash, with some beautiful scenery.

NEXT RUN: Lower Diplo
HARES: Satu Lagi/Kim/Annabel

RUN NO. 2317 SPG 527 SUBOK - 15 JAN 2013

RUN NO. 2317
SITE: SPG 527 JLN SUBOK
DATE: 15 JANUARY 2013
HARES: DOMESTIC GODDESS/HASHWIT

                          There was movement at the henhouse

                        As the word had got around

                        That Hashwit and Domestic Goddess had laid a run

                        And had entered the wild jungle compound

                        So all the hens had gathered to the fray

                        All the tried and noted hashers

                        From the simpangs near and far

                        Had mustered at the hashsite overnight

                        For the hashers love hard hashing

                        Where the wild jungle animals are

                       And the horns snuff the battle with delight

                     o mad margz ran to lead them

                    She was racing on the wing

                   Where the best and boldest hashers take their place

                    And she raced her hash shoes past them

                   And she made the ranges ring

 

                   With the bells on as she met them face to face

                   Then they saw they well loved mountain full in view

                   And they charged beneath the palm fronds with a sharp and sudden dash

                   And off they flew into the jungle they flew

                   Then fast the hashers followed where the gorges deep and black

                   Resounded to the thunder of their tread

 

                   And the hashers woke the echoes and they fiercely answered back

                   From the cliffs and crags that beetled overhead

                   And upward ever upward the ladies held their way

                   Where bamboo and jungle grew wide

                  And Ikea muttered fiercely we may bid the mod goodday

                  No man can hold them down the other side

 

At the shout up we welcomed first time guests Vanji and Doris and new member Ika.     Yvette celebrated 50 runs and we sadly farewelled Madmargz who will be sadly missed. Hopefully we will see her again.  

Thank you Domestic Goddess and hashwit for the delicious chilli.

Words in honour of Australia day. My apologies to Banjo Paterson

     OnOn

     Never Wrong

RUN NO. 2316 SPG 370 JLN MUARA 8 JAN 2013

RUN NO. 2316
DATE: 8 JAN 2013
SITE: SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: MADMARG/ALICE IN WONDERLAND/BUNNY GIRL

Warned at the outset we could avoid some nasty bees by sticking close to the road, it was as though we had never left these shores for a holiday. Funny how that works isn’t it?

This week we were spoiled for choice between two different routes, a classic short route (30 minutes return) or following a longer track on an undulating and rather lush hash trail. The start of the longer trail had us on tiptoes across a wide drainage ditch alongside a metal fence and up a steep slick hill to start and then there were more hills to climb and a few down bits and a few further hilly bits for good measure. Mud was the order of the day for this hash. Loads of it and plenty of water crossings and tree roots too. Bring it on!

I must admit I did not hear the calls for the checks as I was nowhere near the front of the pack, but I did hear a few horns blaring at some stage (thankfully not in my ear as can happen at times). Anyhow, thanks for finding those checks whoever you are, grovel, grovel, much obliged. I must have been somewhere in the middle of the pack the entire time since I only saw the same few lovely faces (and backsides while struggling uphill) the entire time once I crossed that massive drainage ditch.

Just returned from holiday and trying to get my fitness back after ingesting all that yummy seasonal food there was no particular hurry or effort on my part to breathe any harder than I was doing (let’s face it, I couldn’t have moved any faster even if I wanted to). It’s amazing how fast one can lose one’s fitness. After all, I was only gone four weeks. It’s not like I never moved at all while on holiday, though it sort of felt like it on that last hill I tell you. I promise I did get up for seconds and sometimes even thirds at all those buffet meals at that resort. That’s considered a valid form of exercise isn’t it? To salve my conscience, not everyone passed me on that hash trail, I swear. There were still at least some gals in the jungle after I had changed out of my muddy shoes; they came in after sunset, still smiling too. The gems.

Relative newcomer Ika completed the hash successfully and may now join, at least she said she plans to do so that is great news. Everyone seemed to fully enjoy the trail. It was lurvely. Terrifically varied vegetation throughout and no biting insects, at least they did not find me this week. Yay!

Great trail all in all and rather a good turn-out too given how well traveled this lot of intrepid women is and the fact we were only one week into the New Year. Nice work ladies! I think everyone was missing each other; even many of those stalwarts who were hashing on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day were there. A great big thank you goes to all you selfless gals who turned up to complete the hash runs on those holidays to keep Brunei’s record longest-running ladies hash tradition safe, well and intact. Top marks for the lot of you.

This week we were commemorating (not quite celebrating as we shall miss her dearly) Mad Margz’s last setting of the hash with co-hares Bunny Girl and Alice in Wonderland. Nicely done too, thank you very much. We were all asked to sign the photo book Mad Margz has put together for herself. Fabulous effort that. What talented gals we have here on the hash indeed.

At the shout up we were introduced to one new hasher, Leanna, Heather’s daughter, who reported that she will return for more (don’t gluttons for punishment run in families?). We were also treated to a live skit from Mad Margz, Bunny Girl and Alice in Wonderland with their thoroughly polished rendition of Abba’s “Thank you for the hash” (and thank you for singing in key for at least some of the tune ladies ;-)) complete with bright pink tutus and a few synchronized twirls even. Move over Vegas showgirls, there’s a new act in town. They had the crowd begging for more. Then Amanda’s phone went off and all h-e-double toothpicks broke loose with laughter, general chaos and what not. The hash doo doo was shared by the resoundingly heard world class belcher Psycho (which reminds me, you must share with us the name of that finishing school you attended darling), who was acting as a sort of human jumping bean to avoid the splash, and the fabulous trio who moments before had us mesmerized with their dulcet tones. (All for one and one for all huh gals? Let not a mere one of us take the icy water when we can all get soaked, for united we stand… our tutus can protect us!).

What came next, oh yeah, a few New Year’s one liners went out to the punters from yours truly, some announcements were made e.g. if anyone wants to join Carol in taking a Beginner’s Malay class see Mrs. Pingu, see Possum if you need tickets for the upcoming St. Andrew’s Club dinner and see Sticky Rice if you know of anyone who wants or needs some health/fitness type coaching after having given birth of late (at least this is how I heard these announcements, advance apologies if any of this is not quite right). We were also reminded to pay our subs as soon as possible to avoid any late penalty at the end of the month and equally importantly to complete the relevant forms for the “50 Years of Hashing in Brunei” celebrations we want to attend (with BH3 organising) as the deadline for payment is 16 January 2013.

By then it was time for some lovely food. Thank you gals for setting a terrific trail for us and spoiling us with such delectable offerings (spicy chicken with rice for the carnies and a tasty oriental vegetable with rice option for the veggies, samosas, salad with scrumptious dressing and even a chocolate whipped cream cake for dessert). Yum!

As this was Mad Margz’s penultimate hash we shall all have one more chance to say our fond farewell to her next week at Markucing. So onward and upward it is into this New Year ladies as we look forward to what promises to be another terrific hash in Subok this coming week, the last one to be set by long time hasher Diana a.k.a. Domestic Goddess. On on!

Hash Wit

P.S. How are you all doing with those New Year’s resolutions you have made and broken and then perhaps made again? Hang in there. You are not alone. I came across this list and thought I’d share it with you. It’s not mine, but it could be. 

Dieting - New Year’s Resolutions

2009: I will get my weight down below 160 pounds.

2010: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 180 pounds.

2011: I will develop a realistic attitude about my weight.

2012: I will work out three times a week.

2013: I will try to drive past a gym at least once a week. [So far so good!]

NEXT RUN: SPG 527 SUBOK

HARES: Domestic Goddess/Hash Wit -----DONT FORGET LONG SLEEVES AND LONG PANTS AND THOSE INSECT REPELLANTS.

RUN NO. 2315 DIPLO 1JAN2013

RUN NO. 2315
DATE: 1 JAN 2013
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: Alison/Cheryl/Zur

The sky was looking like rain, not to far away, with thunder and rumbling going on, but it stayed away long enough for us to have a dry hash tonight . I was front horn tonight......lucky me!

 

At 5.15 we headed off to the right and up the ridge onto a well used trail, good for running. Then we went right down the hill into the valley, once again following a good running trail, we crossed a small stream tand we were at the first check. It took a while to find it as I thought it would be on back or up the hill, so I sent the checkers out looking, but it was on ahead...which Trailblazer found. A sneaky check!

 

We continued around fallen trees up a few more hills then we were at second check...I handed the front over to Hashhound while i went up the hill checking the wrong direction only to hear the call on back by Ryvita. It was then back onto another nice trail down to the hill and along by the river were i heard checking from here! I was sure it would be on back and I soon heard Mrs Pingu calling on paper which was on back, I got that one right!.

 

We all headed up the last hill and out to the sandy area and back to the tent. On the signing board was a Scottish quiz sheet to test your knowlege of Scotland. Smurf had brought back some blue & white sweets from Scotland that we enjoyed before the shout up.

 

We celebrated the birthday girls for January,  Ready Mix had made a cake.  Eastern Promise was celebrating her 50th Birthday and 652 runs, Well Done!

 

As I am now departing Brunei very soon, I take this opportunity to say a Big Thank you to the Ladies Hash in Brunei.

 

It has been a wonderful way of meeting people from all walks of life, I have made lots of great friends over the years. Thank you for your kindness, love, support and friendship over the 11 years of hashing. I will take away lots of postive memories. I have enjoyed setting many runs, been part of the hash committee several time plus horable hashit holder of the year 4 times!

My last, I am setting tonight with my co hares, is Spg 370...known as Nappy Valley! It was the first jungle I advertured into with the Monday Morning Walking Group, hence many hash runs have been set here over the years. Sadly the jungle has slowly been cut down!

 

Tonights run is a trip down memory lane, what's left of it. May you all continue to enjoy hashing in Brunei.

 

NEXT RUN: SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG

HARES: Madmarg/Alice in Wonderland + one other

 

RUN NO. 2314 - SPG 420 JLN MUARA - 25DEC12

RUN NO. 2314
DATE: 25 DEC 2012
SITE: SPG 420 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: Trailblazer/Tina
HORNS: Non as not left for run!

The Christmas Hash Run started at Spg 420, Jalan Muara (Tina’s house). Festive spirits were felt all around, as Hashers exchanged warm Christmas Greetings, took loads of photo shoots around the Hash Christmas Tree and dressed windows prior to starting. A proud total of 16 Hashers turned up.

The run began with the ‘On on’ shout by Christmas Day enthusiastic hashers along the road through a residential area following the papers laid by the hares. Some of the hashers commented that they saw a very brief glimpse of what could only be Santa’s Elf among the trees on the hills ahead. Some hashers thought they were only imagining this…. Shortly afterwards, the track veered to the right onto a forest clearing on muddy grounds before spotting a check sign on the ground. Hashers then went in all directions looking for on on papers and nothing was found on the flat muddy grounds.

After searching for a good while, a shout from Peahen and Eastern Promise “ Onon paper!” was heard coming from a hillside. Hashers then started their way onto a short hill climb before being led by the papers through a forest area and then climbing down slippy hillsides onto tarmac. The track continued into Simpang 370 on flat ground through a new residential area where some hashers recalled that in days gone by these built up areas were forests through which many had enjoyed their hash runs.

A short run along the road led hashers to a familiar route from the week before following the storm drains all the way back onto the main road in Jalan Muara, where hashers appeared to slow traffic down with the display of their Christmas festive gears especially Eastern Promise’s red antlers, all the way back to Spg 420 returning to the On On site.

The run took about half an hour and 3,720 steps on my pedometer. With some spare energy left, some hashers ventured back out to follow the initial trail to pick some durians before the shout up began, led by Squeak and Ready Mix.

Hashers welcomed guests “Stephanie” , a hash member previously, and Nadya whose mother is a Hash member. As the festive spirits soared, and more laughters ensued, it was felt inappropriate to give out the Hashit at this merry occasion.

Hashers were then served with a candle-lit Christmas dinner and delicious sweets under a bright moonlight and entertained later by carol singers organised by Jenni from the block.

Many thanks to the hares for organizing a beautiful Christmas hash dinner celebrations!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013.

On On Hashers!

Zur

NEXT RUN: DIPLO - HOGMANAY
HARES: Alison/Cheryl/Zur

RUN NO. 2313 SG TILONG - 18 DEC 2012

RUN NO. 2313

DATE: 18 DEC 2012

SITE: KG SG TILONG

Hares: Sticky Rice/Zur

Front Horn: Domestic Goddess

Back Horn: Ryvita

It was hot and humid but we arrived at the site early having being forewarned that we would be bussed somewhere.

Domestic Goddess took the front horn whilst Ryvita took the back horn.

Alas, that was not to be as walkie-talkies were told to start off first. We set off and the scant paper led us through the housing area and then along storm drains where there were lots of bananas and fruit trees. We emerged through a fence along Jalan Muara and a van was waiting at the bus stop to ferry us across to ‘BSC’ on the opposite side of Jln Muara.We followed paper along the storm drain and continued along the simpang. Soon first check was called and people went in different directions checking. It was a back check and Jeani soon found the on paper. 

We went down a short simpang and continued along more storm drain to emerge back on spg 370 to find us on familiar hash site but the jungle was no longer there. As we turned a corner, second check was called which was found again by Jeani. By then the front runners had already caught up and we proceeded back along more storm drains.

Just when we thought we are nearly back at the pick up point, the paper veered off left from the storm drain which took us into the jungle, crossed streams and slidded down steep banks and walk along the river to emerge out of the jungle. We were reliefed see the van waiting to ferry us back to the other side of Jln Muara as it was getting dark.

What a run! I must say it is an unusual and interesting run. 

We then trek all the way back to the on site where burgers awaited us by the poolside.

At the shout up Kim received her 50^th run award followed by some announcements.

 On ! On!

NEXT RUN: Spg 420 Jalan Muara, Kg Sg Tilong -Bring a chair.

Hares: Trailblazer/Tina K

RUN NO. 2312 LUCKY GARDENS - 11DEC2012

RUN NO. 2312
DATE: 11DEC 2012
HARES: PEAHEN/EASTERN PROMISE/JEANI
SITE: LUCKY GARDENS, SPG 562-48 JLN MUARA
FRONT HORN: RYVITA  BACK HORN: TRAILBLAZER

In the absence of the two very sick and poorly hares for next week, us JMs took it upon ourselves to write this week's short and sweet run report. This time of the year, the group of hens gets smaller and smaller each week, tonight there was only 30 of us taking on the jungle that is still Lucky Gardens.
The run was a lovely, short run with two checks. An good decision to make it slightly shorter this time of the year when the night falls earlier and earlier, and with the amounts of rain we have been having recently.

We had two first time guests tonight, CJ from Philippines and Ika from Indonesia.
We also had two canine friends, Spot and Jessie, up the front who apparently helped in finding both checks, sniffing out the right route without hesitation!
Kiwi girl Shantal ran her last hash, as she is leaving Brunei for a totally different experience next week - she's moving to SWEDEN! :) Good Luck there, keep warm!

The on-on followed, and that too was short and sweet! The "50 years of hashing"-celebrations were mentioned and more information has followed in an email to all H3 hashers. Apart from that there was no more announcements so we proceeded straight on to the yummy food! Mmmm, springrolls, filled pasty packages and a selection of German Christmas goodies for dessert. Lovely!

The hareline is looking fantastic at the moment, currently the next available run is not until the 26th of February! So quick, quick, get your name done if you have a specific date in mind! Don't wait!

On-on,
IKEA & Ryvita
NEXT RUN:  JLN SG TILONG, OFF JLN MUARA
HARES: STICKY RICE/ZUR

RUN NO. 2311 DIPLO 4 DEC 2012

RUN NO. 2311
SITE: DIPLO - Psycho's Garter Run
HARES: Psycho/Squeak/Erin

The hares Erin/Psycho/Squeak

First time guest

Beautiful sunset over Diplo

Tonight we were celebrating Psycho’s hen night, so we have her, Squeak & Erin to thank for laying such a pretty run through the jungle, with appropriate paper brides  dotted around the trail for the hens to find and claim a prize later.  Only two were not found – maybe I should go back and look for them and claim a prize next week!!!

Diplo…..it is a long time since I have hashed at Diplo and although it is the only venue I have once been lost in, and on another  occasion, caught in a tremendous thunderstorm with the sound of trees falling around me and light quickly fading,  I remember feeling at the time, a little afraid.    However, I still think this is my favorite place to hash… hopefully it will remain untouched for years to come.   Diplo jungle has a bit of everything – pretty winding trails, a few not too challenging hills to climb, small streams with wide logs to balance your way across or, for those not so brave to wade through the lovely cool water.    So… 5.15 with the sound of the horn and a shout of on on , we were off running across the field into the familiar jungle trails.    There were a couple of not too difficult checks found quickly by one of the young, sporty front runners  - ‘On paper ‘was heard  on a couple of occasions and off we all went again, following the paper round the bends and up the hills until bright sunlight ahead indicated that we were on our way out, back to the tent, sign out and a welcome beer.   After a short chit chat, and a few photos taken especially of the hares all dressed beautifully as brides, we were called to order by our  G.M’s

Judy "Survivor" signing in before the "Meragang Beach" run. Photo with Glamour & Tima K.

A ‘down down’ was given to the hares, a first time hasher, and a new member who were actually sisters, and welcomed with a ‘down down’  and in the absence of ‘dizzy’  “ welcome, welcome welcome” December birthdays were given a beer (that was Clare and I), prizes awarded for the paper brides found in the jungle – a prize also given to Nicky for the best dressed bridesmaid – we had some entertainment from ‘hash wit’ with wedding jokes guaranteed to make any new bride think twice before taking the plunge!!! ("Survivor" on her visit to the Abode was given her belated leaving certificate showing 437 runs when she departed for Penang last 19 July 2011- ed) and then it was time for some well earned nosh with pretty cup cakes to follow.   On on & looking forward to next weeks hash ..Domestic Goddess

The bride

NEXT RUN: Lucky Gardens, Spg 542-48 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Hanching

HARES: Peahen/Eastern Promise/Jeanni

RUN NO. 2310 KOTA BATU 27NOV2012

RUN NO. 2310
DATE: 27 NOV 2012
SITE: KOTA BATU
HARES: DIZZY/MAD MARG
FRONT HORN: Claire
BACK HORN: Erin

The weather leading up to the run on Tuesday had been fairly wet, which promised a slippery run ahead.  To add to the excitement factor weather warnings had been coming throughout the afternoon of heavy showers on the way with the possibility of flash floods.  Luckily as the front horn signaled the start of the run the sun was still shining and we all set off down the road to find the trail into the jungle. 

As the paper trail led off the road we began to climb… and climb… and climb!  The trail led up a rather steep incline that delivered on the promise of slippery.  Back Horn slipped a few times, landing on the horn and signaling to the hashers following the way to go.  Handy.

When we finally reached the top of the hill it was to the call of first check.  This was swiftly found “on back” and we all set off again, only to find that it was now time to head down, down, down the hill.  For some of us this proved even trickier than climbing up.  Once again there were some very slippery parts, and at one stage I even tried to create my own slippery mud slide. 

At the bottom of the hill we reached the road.  The sky was looking pretty ominous and a few raindrops were starting to fall.  Some of the front runners had turned right to head off to find the rest of the trail, but we, the back bunch, decided to turn left and head back to the on-on site.  We arrived in plenty of time to avoid the heavy rain, but the front runners were not so lucky, four of whom didn’t make it back until after it had started raining cats and dogs. 

During the on-on a farewell was made to GPS (Briony) as she is leaving us to return to Australia for new adventures – don’t get too lost out there GPS!  We all wish her the best of luck and hope that she will be back for a visit at some stage.

A plea was also made by Hash softies and water who needs some help as they will be away for the xmas holidays.  If you are going to be around and are able to help out with this please let them know or get in touch with the JM’s/GM’s.

A range of beautiful handmade cards were on sale at the on-on for $2 each to raise money for the occupational therapist in RIPAS.  These will also be on sale at the next run so bring along some money.

Hash Wit handed out the electiric tariff sheets, and then it was time for dinner, pasta and homemade bread provided by the wonderful Hares.

Next week’s run is at Diplo.  With the weather we have been having lately be prepared for some very slippery terrain.  Make sure you are wearing shoes with good grip (unlike me last week!) and also be prepared to get a little bit wet  J  The run is a Hens Party celebration so don’t forget your bridesmaid outfits!

On on,

Erin, Squeak and Psycho.

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARES: SQUEAK/PSYCHO/ERIN

RUN NO. 2309 JLN MERAGANG 20 NOV 2012

RUN NO. 2309
DATE 20 NOVEMBER 2012
SITE: JLN MERAGANG, KG KAPOK
HARES: NICKI TC/KARLENE/RACHEL
FRONT HORN: Satu Lagi BACK HORN: Sue

A new year and a new run, and it was great. We all parked our cars sensibly as requested (something to be done requested or not).

We set off following the road round the loop and swiftly came to the first check.  As there was a pack of dogs ahead, sense dictated that the check must be back, and we duly followed a small track to the large water duct. A left and right for most, across the planks for the brave. Along side the stream and into the tunnel running under the coast road. It was not deep and with concrete underfoot was very safe, but it didn't look inviting and a few were weary of continuing.  But it was worth it.  Once through and up the bank we had a short distance to run alongside the highway, and then headed down the road to crocodile beach.  I have not been down here for way too long, so for me it was lovely to have a long walk along the beach, passing places where i remembered having bonfires with the children playing in the sea, and the adults watching over them in a very responsible manner. Ha. The night was mild, the sun set lovely and calming, and lots of friends around to share the experience.

We all had a lovely long run/jog/walk and were rewarded for our efforts with a very welcome drink at the end of it.

Not to mention the bus.

So - a new run and an A to B run to boot.

I had to leave at this point so on on, and Words will kindly fill in the rest.  Dizzy

Um… Hi… Psycho here… Um, ok, lets see… uuhhh… We had a first time guest from Jersey, USA… Food was watermelon… Dhal… Pratha… and stumpy phallic shaped sponge cakes. Announcement was email Words to get onto the emailing list, and kids hash on Sunday and Santa will be there. That’s all I can remember… On on!

Psycho

 

It was drizzling when we all gathered for shout up. Mrs Pingu read a poem her dad wrote, well funny titled ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’, a description of geriatric S&M porn, lesson learned, sleep is way better than sex regardless what your age is, and safe! Hash shit went to Ryvita and Claire for jaywalking across the highway. Dizzy forgot the hash shit so they made do with using the water bucket to shower them with, after kindly removing the ice and cold water, Ryvita got most of it! On on.

Rozi

NEXT RUN: Kota Batu - Pls bring a chair

HARE: DIZZY 

RUN NO. 2308 JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA 13NOV12

RUN NO.2308

SITE: JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA

DATE: 13 NOV 2012 -FOUNDERS DAY RUN

On a cloudy night in Serasa, up Jalan Ping ping - the site of the final run of this year’s committee. A short run in grassy terrain, with slippy areas that challenged the best of us, (well those of us that bothered to venture out, rather than making their way directly to the party). The heavens opened just as many of the hens made it out of the jungle. So there was a mad dash back to the cars.

A magical night was had by one and all. There were magical creatures and mystical people everywhere in the yacht club. The three blind mice made an appearance; a ladybird collided with tables and chairs, a wolf was caught scaring little red riding hood. Characters from nursery rhymes and favourite fairy tales were seen sipping cocktails, reminiscing about the hashes gone by, each delving into the goody bag given upon arrival.

Then it was down to business, we celebrated Cheryl’s 500 runs, welcomed a new hasher Sue Sawyer, and a returning hasher – Helen Swan (Puteri) and Survivor (ED). Awards were given to Mad Marg for the most runs laid (but in her absence awarded to Trailblazer - ED), to Ryvita for being the front horn the most frequently and to GI Jane and Squeak for the back horn. Dizzy was given the annual hashshit and told not to lose the chicken this time. Prizes were given out for the hardest on the feet run, the hottest run and the wettest one. A yummy meal was served and devoured whilst all this was going on.

The hens were asked to parade around in their costumes. Suddenly the 6 dwarfs (not sure what happened to number 7 – perhaps still wandering around in the jungle) broke into song “Hi, Ho, Hi, Ho, it’s off to hash we go!!!!” The judges awarded the best costumes to the Wolf (Mrs. Pingu), Ladybird (Sticky rice), Snow White (Alice) Mermaid (Ryvita) and not forgetting the 6 noisy dwarfs.

The old committee members were thanked and new members of the committee were welcomed in, in traditional fashion. Many thanks to the committee of 2012 for the hard work, commitment and dedication, making it a successful year. We loved the mementoes, hash shirt and photos (we discovered on the stick) and look forward to trying the nosh.

NEXT RUN: JLN MERAGANG, KG KAPOK Please leave your cars in the designated car areas as the spg is too narrow. It is recommended that you wear long socks and shoes that are not brand names as they may get wet. --- Pls also bring a chair.

HARES: KARLENE/NICKI TC/RACHEL

RUN NO. 2307 SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG 6 NOV 2012

RUN NO. 2307
DATE: 6 NOVEMBER 2012
SITE: SPG 370-86 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: Annabel/Satu Lagi/Clover & Wendy

Only one week left!!! It does sound like we haven’t enjoyed our year of mismanagement with that statement but we will all breathe a sigh of relief once next week is done and dusted, but the whole year has in fact breezed past in a blur of hash boots, shout-ups and wonderfully delicious On-Ons. So to our last hash before Founders Day and as always I’m arriving as the hens head off at 5.15pm. Bless them, I’m already signed in by my fellow mismanagement members and I can quickly lace up the boots and be off. Having been unwell and not done any exercise all week I was not looking forward to hills but thankfully Anna had stated in the words “nice run without too many hills”.

So off we go heading up towards the far end of the simpang and presumably looking for a gate into the jungle as Cheryl was carrying a ‘Shut the Gate!’ sign. Past Bini Hutan’s old house – I wonder if they ever sorted the landslide? Ah, now we are going down to Debbie Davidson’s old house, oh the On-Ons and parties that house has seen. At ‘The Gate’ we paused to attach the sign, got a little confused as the paper had fallen through the fence into the garden but with only a slight delay we were through the gate and stepping gingerly over the storm drain! Storm drains are bad enough but that one had a viscous slope to it too.

Into the jungle and oh yea, I remember this hill out of the valley, up, up and more up, but a good trail and lovely jungle area still surviving. We conversed with Glamour on passing to check out where to find the on paper as we had heard them calling for first check as we meandered our way up the hill. Sorry don’t know who found it. On right and then left to see the orangey paper for first check and off we go again along the trail. Good trail, lovely jungle and good chance to catch up on gossip until we spied the moonscape area and heard the dulcet tones of checking. Second check and ………………… carry on Sue. (Cheryl and I turned back at this point, as the rain softly started dropping on us and enjoyed the return jungle paths and rechecked that the gate was shut)

Second check was a back check and the light was getting dim already, as we headed back into the jungle after negotiating the crumbly clay banks. Jingle bells (Melissa on her last, last run) ran past me in hot pursuit of front horn, Ryvita. Some lovely trails soon led us to third check, yet another back check and found by Mad Marg (the only check I know who found it). By this point, the rain was setting in to a steady , but not too drenching patter. The rainclouds blotted out even more of the remaining evening light, but after meandering left and right several times, we finally emerged out onto a half completed construction site. Boots soon became heavy with all the cloggy mud, as we clambered carefully down a large bank.

This was familiar territory. We walked back along Simpang 462, which soon led to Simpang 420, which was exactly where GI Jane and Sid’s hash of a month or so ago started. Remembering that night when a lot of the front runners came out in the dark and pouring rain, I was thankful the rain had been kind to us this night. The resonant sounds of the mosque called us home to Hot Lips old house and by the time we completed the road run / walk back to Simpang 370, the rain had stopped completely. It looked like we might get lucky and have a calm, still night to celebrate the shout up, but that would be wishful thinking!

Go Cheryl…….. and the rain kept raining! Back under the tent we started the shout up by thanking the Hares for their combined efforts in leading the Hens through the jungle and also for the prospect of lovely food, the smell of which was wafting from the kitchen and round my heart!

We greeted a new member into the fold, Jenni, and Dizzy ‘Welcome, welcome, welcomed!’ her. Then a bit of excitement as four hens were dubbed with their Hash Handles.

Briony shall henceforth be called ‘GPS’, Marcela is now ‘Speedy Gonzales’, Debra is aptly named ‘Hash Wit’ and Call Girl has been renamed ‘Ikea’.

There were a few announcements about the forthcoming Chieftain’s Dinner (see Jan for more details) and drum roll, our Founder’s Day!

The committee have been hard at work to make sure we have a great night. All the ingredients are there just come and have fun!

Back to the shout up, that is all I can remember, the rain kept raining and we feasted on delicious chilli and baked tatties with plenty of health giving salad!

Sue, Alison and I would like to thank you and the committee for your kind support during our reign. We wish the next G.M and J.M.s smooth happy trails.

Cheryl on on
NEXT RUN: JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA
HARES: MISMANAGEMENT - FOUNDERS DAY

RUN NO. 2306 TUNGKU BEACH - 30 OCT 12

RUN NO. 2306
DATE: 30 OCT 2012
SITE: TUNGKU BEACH - HALLOWEEN RUN
HARES: PSYCHO/ERIN/RACHEL

The sun had set, the night was dark with only a fast disappearing streak of light on the horizon when the hens set out on the Halloween Run. They left their few clucking companions in the warmth and safety of the tent and ventured unto the sandy track by Tungku beach among the Casuarina trees clutching torches and each other.

Debbie and I set out bravely behind the main flock thinking my glowing pumpkin lantern and her fetching flashing earbobbles would ensure a safe passage past all awaiting ghouls and zombies. However the rutted uneven path in the sand made walking quite slow and my companion’s injured foot began to hurt so she returned to the beckoning lights at the sign in.

Breathing deeply and lifting the lantern aloft I continued alone searching in the darkness for someone to catch up with. Soon I had to stop and scramble in my back pack for my wind up torch. Alas it had no reservoir of power and I tripped forward winding it for intermittent flashes to see silhouetted figures up front. Suddenly a ghastly apparition appeared out of the bracken and bushes. Startled I shone my torch to see a great figure of mystery and menace and a black cloak framing a grisly skull. It was the Grim Reaper holding a threatening scythe intent on grisly work. “Not my time for harvest” I resolved and swung the orange glowing pumpkin hoping its grimace would help in my demand to pass. A voice from the evil one spoke and initially refused but soon gave in to my repeated pleas.

Greatly relieved that no impossible riddles or magic words were needed I stepped past as the evil shape returned to the shadows and followed the tiny tea lights obviously provided by some good angels. Then joy of joys I caught up with some hens and paired up with the bold Thelma to face the remaining uncertainty. The track still held some evil forces because a hen, hitherto considered friendly, insisted on misleading us at a junction of the run. Soon we were met by the returning front runners who told us to turn back. What hidden dangers we escaped we cannot say. Hence we set off in the opposite direction towards the gloomy shore. Again we were met by hens this time warning of great black holes and threatening waters.

Joining forces with other hashers and again keeping our eyes on the lights we returned safely to the welcome tent which had become populated by gruesome but friendly creatures and thankfully gulped our 110pluses and H2o. Other hens enjoyed a bonfire on the beach.

Three witches, having abandoned their caldrons and Macbeth, deliberated over the Shout up introducing 2 visitors: a lass from Liverpool and Stephanie from Malaysia.

Briony was congratulated on her 50^th Run and Melissa was wished good tidings for her departure from Brunei after 99 runs with the hens.

Appropriate jokes were told and sumptuous seasonal food including pumpkin soup and petrified trees was enjoyed. After that camouflaged members were photographed and feted.

Clover

NEXT RUN: SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: ANNA M/CLOVER/SATU LAGI

RUN NO.2305 KOTA BATU - 23 OCT 12

RUN NO.2305
DATE: 23 OCT 2012
SITE: Kota Batu
HARES: Madmarg/Never Wrong/Mrs Pingu (Shop run)


5:15 saw groups of hashers head off from Dizzy’s house up past the Yacht Club to waiting water taxis. A lovely way to start the run with a short crossing over the river to the water village. Paper led in and hashers were greeted with lots of damp leaves underfoot which soon led into a climb up what seemed like an empty creek bed. Empty, that is, except for one lost croc lying in wait to startle people! Lots of moss-covered rocks made the guide ropes very handy. 

After the climb up the trail opened out along a ridge and the view back across the water to the mainland was lovely. But what goes up must come down and sure enough, the down came. This time the recent rain couple with mossy rocks made the rope very important and I am sure I am not the only hasher who hit dirt a couple of times on the way down! 

The out soon came and we were met by Yvette and Marcella with the now-captured crocodile. Yvette was gracious enough to tell me when I asked that “no, we haven’t just been around for the second time”. We arrived on the dock just as the call to prayer began and enjoyed a pleasant boat trip back across. The short stage back to the shout up and we were met by Neverwrong bearing Hash Shop gift towels. 

Lots of announcements regarding next year’s committee and the founders’ day festivities, followed by Madam Sin’s confession that she managed to drive all the way to work last Wednesday oblivious to some lingerie dangling from her car door. I bet the staff and students at SM Menglait enjoyed watching her try to remove it discreetly! 

The shout up ended and it was on on for pizza, salad and some liquid refreshments. 

NEXT RUN: 30 OCT --- Halloween run 6.30 pm start, bring a torch!!
SITE: Tungku Beach
HARES:  Psycho/Erin/Rachel

RUN NO. 2304 MCFARM, RIMBA - 16 OCT 12

RUN NO.2304
DATE: 16 OCT 2012
SITE: MCFARM, RIMBA
HARES: Alice in Wonderland/Jenny on the Block/Mani Mouse

I arrived at a new run site for me and was happy to see no hills after last week's long up and down trek.

After walking for a pleasant fifteen minutes we came tothe familiar DST trail and entered through the clay area. Checks were found quickly.

I was enjoying the trail until I cam to the forewarned mud and was glad I had worn old shoes and socks. I plodded through the mud and water trying to find the shallowest parts.  We were soon out.

The shout up commenced, then Legally Blonde arrived back safely escorted by Mad Margz.

Readymix celebrated 500 runs and Debra 50 runs.  First time guest Vanessa and new member Masayo were welcomed.

Marcela was congratulated for doing the Mt Kinabalu Climbathon in 4 hours 13 minutes - well done!

The hens were obviously in a jovial mood as three people told jokes.  Mad Margz and Legally Blonde were awarded the Hashit for items left behind last week.

The hares put on a delicious spread of food - thank you!
onon Never Wrong

NEXT RUN: SHOP RUN (Mad Marg/Never Wrong) -  Bring a chair for the onon
SITE: Kota Batu

RUN NO. 2303 SPG 420 JLN MUARA-9 OCT12

RUN NO. 2303
DATE: 9 OCTOBER 2012
SITE: SPG 420 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: GI JANE/SID/VELMA/HOTLIPS

The run was a Breast Cancer Awareness Run to celebrate survivors and as a wakeup call, an awareness raising, for the more complacent amongst us. 


The hares were warrior GI Jane, Sid, Velma and Hot Lips.

This words is an alternative words- because we did the unthinkable - took a short cut in all innocence, utterly confident that it was the right route because we were on paper all the time.  Honestly,  we did follow paper all the time! Anyway, we went along our merry way enjoying the trail, waxing eloquent about the beautiful cool breeze, and new paths till we were rudely awakened to a vast wasteland of balding hillsides, a half-completed concrete jungle and a long concrete road to boot - sigh! 

Once out on the road someone remarked, "that was rather a short trail wasn't it?".  Another, "how come no checks?" and yet another, " this is not GIJane's style, she will only do challenging tricky ones". But, we convinced ourselves that this was an exception probably because of threatening rain and early darkness   
Once back, only us, the middle and back runners, were there - no front runners.

The pink ice cream that welcomed us soon took our minds off the non-appearance of the front runners. Then at 7pm we saw them trooping in one by one over the next half hour...they were on the right trail…long and found two checks! 

At the shout up we had two achievements:  Sid 550 runs and Erin 50 runs.  Well done gals!  Those who dressed up PINK received special gifts and some of us who were nearby also received gifts. Thank you for that hares. There was a call for hash shit - apparently the person did not remember her hash number but she claimed she did after a short while- forgivable senior moment perhaps?  Anyway two other eager beavers wanted to take on the hash shit for the reasons I don't really know actually cos I could not hear what they said.  In the end all ends well and harmony and goodwill should be our prime objective should prevail so says humble me.  Fault finding kept to the minimum please.   We are here to have some fun and to de stress right!   Thank you hare for the makan, and also front and back horns. 

Jenni on the Block

NEXT RUN: McFarm - Kg Rimba - Bring mossie sprays
HARES: Alice in Wonderland/Jenni on the Block

RUN NO. 2302 - JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA - 2 OCT 12

RUN NO.2302
2 OCTOBER 2012
30 HENS AND 3 CHICKS
SITE: JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA
HARES: CALL GIRL/RYVITA/HANA and CLARE
FRONT HORN: Hash Hound   BACK HORN: GI Jane

There were a smaller number of hashers this week due to school holidays but a keen and chatty group awaited the horn blowing at 5.15. We set off along the track and the first check was not too far away. A bit of scrambling in the bushes and the on paper was found on the opposite side of the road, along a grassy track. Ready Mix found the check with Satu Lagi not far behind. Back horn was also close by and sounded the hens through with a good blast of the horn.

The trail became more twisty and winding as we continued on between the trees, with some parts being more mud than anything else and the way became harder to negotiate. At this point Not Yet, having nothing other than a pair of crocs to wear, took the opportunity to turn back. Checking ahead. We are now on a ridge and with challenging slopes on either side. Debra searches of to the left and others are working away on that side. Alice in Wonderland calls the paper through and we cross a muddy patch to reach the paper once more. The next section is a series of ups and downs with a fair amount of trips, slips and thorns. We go along a stream bed and into a bamboo patch before coming out onto a grassy track. On right and up into more open ground.

Checking again, this time into the trees on the right. Some check back, others go in and the paper is again found by Ready Mix, over on the right. However all is not well. Front horn has slipped on green rocks and has injured her shoulder. When she reaches the tent at the end of the hash she is whisked away by the hares for medical treatment. We hope that she makes a speedy recovery. Back on the trail we are in more open ground going down a hill to a garden area with a small house. We pass by beside the fence and the banana trees and move onto a track and then a road. We turn right and further down the road head back into the tress again for the final surprise, a trippy trail with a orange swamp before the on out to the cars.

We had the shout up with only 2 of the hares present, as others were on medical duties. Well done ladies it’s always good to move the hash around to different places. Announcements included reminders to check your T shirt size on the list so that you get the right size for the founders day gift and to send in your hash recipe, story or joke for the publication which is being prepared. Committee members are needed. Please sign up before all of the best jobs have been taken! JM Sue told a good joke about speeding and we all tucked into some excellent home cooked food, with even a selection of chocolaty dessert items available. Many thanks. Twice round the hash next week for all of those who had seconds! On On Jane

NEXT RUN: SPG 420 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: GI JANE/SID/VELMA/HOT LIPS --- Breast Cancer Awareness Run-----
Take care to park on one side of the road. Big trucks come up and down to the construction site. Take a torch just to be on the safe side, darkness falls a little earlier these days. Bring a chair ---- and wear pink/pink/pink!! for Shout Up.

RUN NO. 2301 - SPG644 KOTA BATU - 25 SEP 12

RUN NO. 2301
SITE: SPG 644 KOTA BATU
DATE: 25 SEP 2012
HARES: Dizzy/Debbie/Mad marg

A very jungly jungle hash.

The scene was set by the threatening rumble of thunder and the ominous growing grey clouds above as we set off into the jungle.

The first check up a steep hill was found fairly swiftly by Hana and Kim. We were then led along the road, over a ditch and on up into the thick jungle. Second check was at the top of the hill.  It was on up.  Hill, hills and more hills making us work hard for the yummy food waiting for us at the end!!

Over rivers, through small crawl spaces among branches and bracken. Over the river again (glad I hadn't cleaned my hash shoes beforehand). Women looking all over the hillside but the on on was down the hill by the river.

It was on up another beautiful hill. Next check was up another hill but the onon was down through the ferns. Through a guy's veggie patch and up to the road.... well confusing, and worrying, for those tracking the run progress on their GPS devices.... what's going on???... As having already run over 2 km and having already found 5 checks we were now heading in the opposite direction from the start!! With great relief though, after a couple of hundred meters on the road, we were met by the lovely sight of a bus waiting to deliver our sweaty tired bodies back to the shout up. Nifty!

The rain never did show and we had a great hash with five checks found by to name a few, Ryvita, Call Girl, Rachael and Trailblazer.  Thank you ladies and thank you hares - Mad Marg, Dizzy and Debby.

We had 2 first time hashers and a returning hasher, Nelly (Not Yet) who had been in Fiji, UK (Bristol), visited Sydney and is now back in the Abode of Peace.

Five September birthdays were also celebrated with cupcakes.  Happy Birthday.

All in all a good night was had by everyone.

Call Girl, Clare, Hana & Ryvita


NEXT RUN: JLN SRI PIMPING, MUARA
HARES: Call Girl/Ryvita/Hana/Clare

RUN NO. 2300 SUBOK - 18 SEP 2012

RUN NO. 2300
DATE: 18 SEPT 2012
SITE: SUBOK 309

Hares Trailblazer & Peewee

Crossing the waterfall after first check

View from the top

Hashit well taken by Possum

HARES:       PeeWee/Trailblazer

Front Horn : Kathryn
Back Horn:  Mad Marg

Celebration Run 2300

So, we all showed up in our latest and greatest hash attire, from the fashion houses of Milan, Paris or perhaps it was Gadong.  The girls had all dressed up for a pre arranged group photo. Taken by our friendly pro, Ben, ready for the front cover of next months Vogue. Anxiously awaited by the masses.

The horn sounded and away we went. First we passed our friendly blow-up snakes, as opposed to our just our friendly blow-up boy...say, where is he anyway? A beautiful water feature came next which looked so inviting, just a shame it wasn't at the end. Next we headed up the hill to the right, ready to embrace the three camel humps above us. Over the three camel humps to the top of the ridge, which had beautiful views.  It was dissapointing to find that the coffee stop was unattended, no latte on offer which would have helped to get us through to the end. Further on we passed the Youth Hostel, again unattended. We stopped to admire the sun set, before the lights went out. Thankfully many of the back hashers had torches which helped with the tuck and rolls into the valley of darkness, to eventually surface, having tested our ballet skills walking across the ballance beam and on tiles and bricks, to arrive in the midst of a new housing development.. A long road trail then led home.

On arrival back we received. from the hares, a celebration T shirt - thank you ladies.  One new guest joined us this week.

Yann celebrated her 500 runs and Kathryn managed to pass on the hashshit to Possum for owning up to not signing in.

Thank you hares for the food

NEXT RUN: KOTA BATU SPG 644
usual ups and down. Wear longs.

The Three Musketeers.

RUN NO. 2299 KAPOK KANAN 11SEP2012

RUN NO. 2299
DATE: 11 SEP 2012
SITE: KAPOK KANAN
HARES: Smurf/Madam Sin/Satu Lagi
FRONT HORN: Ryvita  BACK HORN: Trailblazer

A new site for a few hashers today, always good! We all parked up around the tent, ready for our little foray up the hill. Ryvita was front horn AGAIN, (c’mon hens, Ryvita and Mrs Pingu more than do their bit - we need more front horn volunteers!). Off we trotted down the road, then in right and up a steep rocky slope, only to hear the familiar call of ‘Checking from here.....‘ Being familiar with this site and having laid a run here a few weeks ago for the Hetero Hash, I suspected the on paper may be back up the road and in through the orchards. Hurrah - I was indeed correct, however GM Alison got there first! The on paper was lurking by the fence, so off we ran, through some fairly difficult terrain, due to tree falls, until we reached the bottom of the hill. The paper then took us to the right and before long we were on proper trails. I have to say they (the Ketua Kampung and gang) ‘ve done a pretty good job! Up and up we went, over pretty little bridges, winding round and round, but constantly up - no letting us off! The trails took us past the caves, how many of you spotted them? And finally up to the ridge, which offers a breathtaking view over Brunei Bay. Marcela and Mrs Pingu lead the way to the second check, which if my memory serves me correctly, was down to the left. Mrs Pingu found the on paper at the trig point, which is now home to a lovely little pondok! The perfect place to stop, look around and enjoy one of the best views in Brunei. It is a reminder of how lucky we are to live here.

On we ran, towards the last check, which was ahead and to the right, 3 ways we could go here, I took the easy route - following the Kampung trail down the hill, and struck lucky! The last part of the run comprised a little dash down the hill, a few concrete steps here and there, but not so many as to spoil it. Then lo and behold - we came out to another little Pondok where we found Murphy’s Jungle Bar! The hares had very kindly put on a light refreshment for us. This was very much appreciated after strenuous run. Thank you hares! We then meandered down the concreted trail out to the road and back to the tent.

The shout up was very well conducted by our faithful JMs, hares were down downed for a great run, Madam Sin celebrated her 550 runs - well done! Remiss of me I know, but I can’t remember if we had any FTGs or new members (actually newly wedded Rachel Preece - ed). Smurf did give us a bit of background as to why we were at this site on this particular day, September 11th. I think most of took a moment to reflect and remember those who lost their lives 11 years ago. We then partook in a lovely makan of baguettes and fresh fillings, again, thank you hares. And so the evening wiled away, under darkening Brunei skies, as we enjoyed each others company, as we oft do.

Enjoy this week’s ‘special‘ run, and please bring a chair and a nice Hash t-shirt to have your photo taken in, BEFORE we run. It’s a bit familiar if you did the Spg 339 run a few weeks ago, but a lot were on holidays and so missed it. A bit of a twist at the end though. Enjoy! On on, Pee Wee.           
NEXT RUN: SUBOK 309 - CELEBRATION RUN --- bring a chair
HARES: Trailblazer/Pee Wee