RUN NO. 2400 DIPLO 19AUG2014

RUN NO. 2400
DATE: 19 AUG 2014
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: PSYCHO/RIPPER

I’ve pretty much spent the last week in the jungle, and as a result of this am finding it difficult to recall last week’s run……….it’s slowly coming back to me, let’s see what pops into my head.

 

Hash Hound took front horn and led us off at 5.15. Off we trotted, up Bill’s Ridge, a nice easy start to a run. I fail to recall anything about first check, other than that it was found and the paper was laid through.

 

Second check however, did its job and brought us all back together, a false on-call was made, but Wonder Woman was convinced it was a back check and in the opposite direction to where the false call was made from. Insider info? Ha, I was with her and agreed with her as we knew it wasn’t a long run and the other call was taking us away from the on-site, we used our hash brains and found the proper on-paper. I recognised where we were, as did Sid, the run bore some similarities to an H4 run a couple of weeks ago.

 

So third check was a no brainer, the paper was out in the open at the bottom the valley, all we had to do was follow the clear footprints the hares had kindly left for us.

 

On we went, to find another sneaky 4th check, again it was fairly straight forward, either up the hill - which was not a good prospect as it was rather boggy, or on to the right. In we went to join the out trail, a gentle up up up and we popped out almost in the tent where we were greeted with a lovely tropical refreshment. Sarongs were the order of the day, and every single hasher managed to wear one.

 

We had a great shout up, a lovely little sing-song and a lovely gift, topped off by great homemade makan. Thank you committee for another great run to mark our 2400th run milestone. We hope you enjoy tonight’s run, suitably short so you can enjoy all the British girls have to offer! On on     

 

NEXT RUN: MENTERI LINK

ONON AT BLACK BEAUTY'S - DONT FORGET YOUR TEA CUPS OR YOU COULD BE THIRSTY

HARES: PEEWEE/TRAILBLAZER/ZOE

 

RUN NO. 2399 SPG 462 12AUG14

RUN NO. 2399
DATE: 12AUG2014
SITE: SPG 462-105 JLN MUARA, SG HANCHING BARU

HARES: ZOE/WONDER WOMAN/PAULA

FRONT HORN: HASH HOUND     BACK HORN: CJ

 

First hash back after the holidays and late as usual, the traffic on Jln Muara from the roundabout to the Simpang seemed to be busier than ever. I felt a bit comforted when I saw others going in late but still had to make the decision of whether to go all the way round or just to first check.  

The words said it was a lollip so I joined Ripper and in we ran with the pre-conceived idea that the checks would most likely be laid through and we could go round quickly.  The rain kept us cool which was what I needed after 5 weeks in the UK and we soon came to the first set of yellow paper where yes.. the first check was laid through.  

Still no sign of any other hashers so we went on and on, in and up and down; we ran until we came to the second check (we knew this because there was another set of yellow paper), it was already getting dark and so we followed what we thought was the on-paper. 

Next we heard some other hashers..pleased to have finally caught up, we called back, to be told by Ready Mix…’I think we are on old paper’.  Getting darker by the minute, we went back to the second check and we followed the alternative trail, only to find a lovely set of freshly laid white paper waiting patiently on the floor to be found.  

 

By now there was a core group of us…Ready Mix, Trailblazer, Ripper, Never Wrong, Rosalind (who was later welcomed as a new member), CJ ( Back horn) and yours truly so we stuck together and laid the paper through.  The rain was making it quite dark and by the time we reached third check it was late already. 

 

Still, with nearly two weeks since the first day of Raya, there was some natural light as well as a handful of torches, where we had to guess which of the many trails would lead to the out trail.  2^nd try lucky, and we were on the on-paper, bringing us to the familiar housing and the start of the lollipop.

Back at the On-On Site, I am sure the hares were relieved to see and hear us singing up the road, with only our group being successful in completing the hash properly.  Hash Hound and the rest of the coup had been led out on old paper to an alternative Simpang.  

 

The shout up was light hearted and there were several calls for hashit – could we give Alice in Wonderland who had signed in and out under the wrong name, crossed it through and reticked herself? Could we give it to Hash Hound as front horn for leading the coup on to old paper? Could we give it to all the hashers that insisted the old paper was the correct paper?  We must have been feeling all warm and fuzzy as no-one was given the hash it but Possum claimed the empty bucket and chuck for next week – so beware! 

Shout up was followed up with scrummy pasta and garlic bread – just the carbo loading needed after a dark wet run – thank you ladies.

Notices given included – advertising the Kids Hash at Diplo 24^th August and next weeks run – wear a sarong - to celebrate ladies hash' 2400 runs.

 

Mrs Pingu

 

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARES: RIPPER/WONDERWOMAN/PSYCHO --- celebration run--- LADIES 2400 RUNS----

Don't Forget your SARONGS!

 

NO. 2398 MENTERI LINK 5AUG14

RUN NO. 2398
DATE: 5 AUGUST 2014
SITE: MENTERI LINK
HARES: TIFF/TRAILBLAZER/PEEWEE/DUCHESS

Once upon a Tuesday
On a hill not so far away
A flock of hens were clucking away
On the hunt for white paper they say

In a flock they clucked
Up hills and down
Over logs and on ridges
They clucked. What a sound

Checks were found
Wonderwoman, Hotlips and Somebody
And something about bells
That were passed along as well

The water was inviting
Tho nobody bathed
For it could have been pissed in
By cocks, pigs or men

A drinks station was up
Free drinks to all
Nothing beats a free bar
Other than free food eat till you fall

The run report was short
So I added it on
Always good to be back
To the hash where one belongs

So that's the report
Or the gist of it
So C U N T
Hopefully you get it

XOXO
Psychoooooooooooooooo

Tiff & Duchess celebrated their birthdays, and even party bags from Tiff.
Duchess was busy cooking in the kitchen for all to indulge, chicken beehoon, stir friend vegetables, and other special pork and chicken dishes - very gingery and yummy - all accompanied by steamed rice.

We farewelled Sue returning to the Land of the Long White Cloud and Karlene aka Dr DoLittle to new challenge in Kazakhstan.

NEXT RUN: SPG 462 JLN MUARA, SG HANCHING
HARES: ZOE/WONDERWOMAN/PAULA
Please park sensibly.

RUN NO. 2397 DIPLO 29JUL2014

RUN NO. 2397
SITE: DIPLO
DATE: 29 JUL 2014
HARES: BLACK BEAUTY/BUTTERCUP
FRONT HORN: HASH HOUND   BACK HORN: ALISON/CHERYL

A very small group o exactly 15 hens gathered for the run and no sign of a tent.

Off we went after Hash Hound on the front horn, down the valley and along the stream.  We soon came across a tree fall and first check.  Trailblazer went on ahead while others went back and across and "on back" found by Sue was called.

More pretty trails with lots of old paper around and we were careful to ensure we were on fresh paper although there had been a bit of a downpour earlier in the afternoon after the hares had laid the paper in the morning. Along the stream we went and 2nd check was called by Jances with her guest (not first time) in tow.

As promised there was only one sort of an up and were all out in about 40 minutes. A good workout but still no tent in sight.  Duchess of Cambridge had invited the hash to have the onon at her house and after a quick decision by JM Hash Hound and all out, we moved to Spg 462.  Shout up was quick and easy with no guest, no hashit, only a reminder that hash relay was on Sunday with signing on starting at 10.30 a.m. and the first leg at 12 noon.

We then feasted n smoked chicken with salads and cheese and homemade mango chutney. Thank you hares for the grub, and a welcome return to laying of many more runs by Black Beauty.  Most left early and some managed to stay till around 10 p.m.!

NEXT RUN: MENTERI LINK
HARES: TIFF/TRAILBLAZER/PEEWEE/DUCHESS
ONON AT: Spg 420 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Tilong. A celebration run - bring a chair and enjoy. Please park sensibly, preferably in the next Spg past No. 7.

RUN NO. 2396 SPG 212 RIMBA 22JUL14

RUN NO. 2396
DATE: 22JUL2016
SITE: SPG 212 RIMBA
HARES: CHI/JANCES/ADIBA

With our GM and one JM out of town plus the other JM homebound with pharyngitis it looked to be a different experience to the usual at a newly opened site.

Off everyone went with no horns but Tiffany leading the pack as "front horn" again.  I missed who found first check but I think it was Readymix. My whole time in the jungle I kept thinking how nice it would be for kids hash.  We saw lots of newly planted baby trees in there, not too many "up's" but some tricky "down's".

Tiffany found the second check on her own as she was way ahead of the rest of the pack. A nice, short trail for the small pack of 17 hens that turned up that day.  Mangoes were harvested from Chi's tree while waiting for the last lady hashers to come out of the jungle and a loud cheer was given when they appeared.

shout up was led by beloved Psycho who has made a special appearance in the past couple of weeks. We downed the hares, no hashit, no new members, no guests.  Chi asked if anyone would feed her pets while she was away and Buttercup responded an affirmative.  Delicious meatballs and tuna sushi for dinner filled our happy bellies *burp".

Next week's run is at good old Diplo! Most likely will be the 1st day of raya so stay safe on the roads and watch those cars overflowing with kids! (They still fascinate me even if I have lived here most of my life - how many kids can you pack in a tiny car?!!)

Hope to see more hens back the following week.... maybe a few of us recovering after hash relay on the Sunday before that.

Onon
Ripper

NEXT RUN: DIPLO
HARES: Black Beauty/Buttercup

RUN NO. 2395 DIPLO 15JUL14

RUN NO. 2395
DATE: 15JUL2014
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: ALISON/CHERYL/TRAILBLAZER
FRONT HORN: TIFF   BACK HORN: ALICE N WONDERLAND

As the nation took a break for His Majesty's age advancement
celebration, a good number of us found ourselves trundling up vertical
hills at Diplo. Always a favourite site, the hares (Alison, Cheryl and
Trialblazer) did not let us down with grueling ups and downs, some
water and mud action and a total of 3 check points to keep the virgin
front horn (Tiffany) busy.

First check was found by Ripper whilst the second one took a lot
longer with a couple of false 'On on paper' calls, causing front horn
to pick up check paper and head back to 'checking from here' location
again and again. Second check was eventually found taking us on a loop
back. When we thought that we were close to being out, there was
another check to delay the refreshing sensation of ice cold 100 plus
gushing down our throats. It was fortunately still light as we came
out. All of us enjoyed a very lovely run especially our glutes!

Wonder woman began On-on by thanking the hares (Alison, Cheryl and
Trialblazer), virgin front horn (Tiffany) and seasoned back horn
(Alice in Wonderland). Two first time guests were welcomed : Adeylah
and Janice Pang (thus completing the four Pang sisters). There were no
new members or returning hashers. A Happy Birthday song was sung for
the Head of the Country.

For announcements, Wina has basil pots to sell. No entertainment or
Hash Shit ensued.

We were spoilt for choice for dinner with a selection of soft bread
rolls, and lovingly prepared spread and toppings. We were spoilt even
further with two different type of delectable cakes for dessert!

Next week's run will be at Simpang 212, Kampong Rimba. (same
simpang as Myanmar Embassy). BYO drinks and chairs. Reminder to wear
long sleeves as the route can be a bit grassy.

NEXT RUN: SPG 212 RIMBA (SAME SPG AS MYANMAR EMBASSY)
HARES: CHI/JANCES/ADIBA --- BRING A CHAIR AND INSECT SPRAYS

RUN NO. 2394 DST 8JUL2014

RUN NO. 2394
SITE: DST
DATE: 8 JUL 2014
HARES: POSSUM/SUE/KEREN
FRONT HORN: CHI    BACK HORN: ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Not so many ladies at the hash this week. Only 26 hens signed in at DST. Wonder Woman was struggling to find a front runner to take the horn and persuaded ‘virgin’ front horn Chi to take up the challenge. She did a very good job!

We set off passed the security boys, who were foraging for fuel to make a barbecue, and along the long and winding road. First check was called and then found by Trailblazer. The run was a great opportunity to have a good chin wag while we stomped along the road.

Second check was cleverly hidden in the long grass but was found by the Duchess of Cambridge. We then walked further along the road expecting any minute to plunge into the jungle and find loads of mud and swamp but no,, onwards down the road. At one point we remembered that this was where the wasps lurked and decided to quieten down not to disturb them. Luckily there was no attack!

I believe Ready Mix found the third check. Still heading down, down the road we met the front runners coming back. They said we had to continue and read a message which was stuck to a tree. This we did and discovered Possum’s message to return to the bosom of the hash!

A very nice run ladies, everyone in, everyone out, not much mud and it was still light!

Possum served up her famous Hooch, as it was such a warm evening and then Wonder Woman began the shout up thanking the hares, Possum, Sue and Keran for the run and the forthcoming food.

Keran was also down-downed as a returning hasher.

Wonder Woman thanked Chi for an outstanding job as front horn and Alice in Wonderland similarly for back horn.

Legally Blond mentioned it was her 350^th run but didn’t want to celebrate at that moment, and Dr Dolittle reminded everyone of her impending leaving party. A reminder about subs was made and Bunny Girl mentioned that the Kid’s Hash would be held at Spg. 588, Jalan Muara.

Possum gave presents to those who found, funnily enough, possums along the way! No Hash Shit this week and only one joke from Ready Mix for Hash Entertainment.

Lovely rotis and curry sauce was served followed by delicious carrot cake.

Another pleasant evening at the Ladies Hash.

Next week’s run will be the usual Diplo run- ups, downs and maybe a bit of water.

 

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARES: CHERYL/ALISON/TRAILBLAZER

RUN NO. 2393 KG TUNGKU 1JUL14

RUN NO. 2393
DATE: 1JUL2014
SITE: SPG 355-86 KG TUNGKU
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/NEVER WRONG/JESSIE/CHI
FRONT HORN:
BACK HORN:

Duchess coming out of the jungle out of the jungle

Trailblazer, Never Wrong, Chi & Jessie set a run that as one Hen declared “Knew it was you Trailblazer as soon as all the mud started!” Out in the moonscape of the back of Mata Mata and Rimba where sadly the landmark, The Big Chook has been removed, the hens took off. Still, it’s a good site for the walkie talkies and the “Orthopaedic Hobblers” including moi. A few hills, some bracken and some slippy sliding, with some dry fast track to challenge the hashers - a quick one for the front runners who were in and out in good time. Rain stayed away which was a thank-you to the heavens. The next challenge was to find the On-On which, with great directions, was easily found.

Hares

Sadly we again had to say our goodbyes, this time to Sticky Rice, Hilary, and Zur. Sticky Rice hankering for The Green Isle but getting Old Blighty, Hilary on her way to Middle East and Zur for a well deserved holiday. Jessie and Sticky Rice were up again to get their 50 and 150 run awards respectively. Then Jessie AGAIN to be named Riper, Hilary as Lady on Loan (LOL) and Zur got the moniker of Whodini much later in the evening post shoutup.

Zur getting her hash handle... "Who Dini"

 

With the bells for their last runs - Sticky Rice & Hilary (LOL)

Hashit was collectively taken by naughty hens who knelt, squatted or dipped to willingly take the water – thank you JMs for the CHILLED water.

 

Great tucker again – curry home made by Chi and bagels (by Jessie) to mop up the sauce together with rice with salad. We are so spoilt on the ladies hash.

This week’s at run DST. Hens and of course New Zealanders, here’s your chance to catch those pesky possums. A good walk for everyone.

 

NEXT RUN: DST

HARES: POSSUM/SUE

RUN NO. 2392 LUCKY GARDENS 24JUN2014

RUN NO. 2392
DATE: 24JUN2014
SITE: LUCKY GARDENS
HARES: SQUEAK/TWINKLE TOES/PEE WEE & Families
FRONT HORN: SPEEDY GONZALES 
BACK HORN: DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE

Part 1
We all gathered at Hash House and at 5.15 in the absence of either JM we set off along the road to begin the run. We climbed up a stone face and proceeded into the jungle, soon hearing the sounds of the bells being worn by Satu Lagi for her final hash.

Checks were found reasonably quickly I think because as one of the tail enders I was able to continue unstopped along the picturesque Lucky Gardens trail.

This week the ups and downs were not too taxing and it was a very pleasant run with only a few patches of mud and water.

There were no first time guests, new members or special runs but we had to bid farewell to Satu Lagi which we did in style. Madam Sin sang a clever and entertaining song  to wish her goodbye, then Satu Lagi took the hat trick for the Hash shit very humourously. Hopefully we will see her again as she is going over the border to KK.

Thank you hares for a delicious supper. I believe the hard core did well and left the site at 11.45

- Never Wrong

 

Part 2 by Jessie: 

As usual I knew I was going to be late for hash and thought I’d only go up to 1st check. Met the hares coming out on the way in and they told me it was a short run so I could do the whole thing. Twinkle Toes told me to go in over the dirt….instead I went in through the out (as I later realized...not very good at listening to teachers, am I?). Fifteen minutes into the jungle and I could hear the ladies shouting for what I assume to be the last check, found by Satu Lagi. Finished the run in good time (before back horn!) and a lovely one it was too.

I was tasked to video Satu Lagi taking her last “down down” and she did well to show us how it was done. Unfortunately it also set her up for hashit 3 weeks in a row as her phone went off (don’t you just love children?) but she took it in style.  Sad to see a friend I have quickly grown close to leaving but I know I will definitely see her again.

Our well organized hares fed us with some lovely chili and fueled us for what ended up to be a late night for some. Look forward to having you ladies over at mine this week. Spray up against mozzies and bugs, bring a chair, swimmers and tokens.

NEXT RUN: SPG 355-86 KG TUNGKU
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/JESSIE/NEVER WRONG/CHI
BRING A CHAIR FOR THE ONON AT JESSIES.

 

RUN NO. 2391 LUCKY GARDENS 17JUN2014

RUN NO. 2391
DATE: 17JUN2014
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: SATU LAGI/RYVITA

So we were expecting a slightly longer run than is usual for our ladies hash. 5.15 and everyone was raring to go, sort of…...So off everyone went, heading into the labyrinthine run site that is Diplo. Well, what lay ahead certainly didn’t disappoint.

 

Never ending hills. Up, up, up……..down, down, down……..peppered with a good amount of water crossings. First check was duly found by Jeannie, so after a bit of checking, everyone was back on paper in good time, in time for me - you guessed it - up, up, up…….followed by more down, down, down and more water crossings.

 

I think there was a pattern emerging here. Sadly, I cannot remember who found second check, but I do know it was followed by more of the aforementioned pattern. Third check really stumped everyone, and took quite a while to find, eventually Sid found the on paper - all down to experience I reckon, well done Sid, as by this time most hashers were pretty tired and ready to be out.

 

It was a bit further than most people anticipated to get out, but out everyone came. It was dark by now and approaching 7 o’clock, and a merry gaggle of recreational hashers greeted the runners. Everyone was treated to a nice little coffee upon their signing out. The JMs conducted a great shout up, the hares graciously took the hashit (a variety of offences I think - too many to mention) and we were treated to a lovely laksa. And so the evening slowly faded into night, under the starry tropical skies, in an atmosphere of camaraderie and conviviality. On on.

 

NEXT RUN: LUCKY GARDENS

HARES: SQUEAK/TWINKLE TOES/PEEWEE

 

RUN NO. 2390 KAPOK KANAN 10JUN2014

RUN NO. 2390
SITE: KAPOK KANAN - MIDYEAR RUN
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/SQUEAK/TWINKLETOES/WONDERWOMAN

Squeak's interpretation of Midsummer Run's theme

Wonder Woman & Velma with their interpretation of "50 Shades of Hashing"

 

Hares: Trailblazer/WonderWoman/Squeak/Twinkle Toes

Midsummer run came out of nowhere and we are now officially half way through our hash-ing year. The run at Kapok Kanan was an updown Serasa hill run. We went right just be-low the G&T pondok – there was a check but my apologies for not knowing who found it. Up the top and along the ridge – lovely view as always but not liking the “progress” they have made on PMB. And back down we go, myself chatting to Paula about Mulu. Just close to the out I had a big pin-prick to my thigh and back at camp learnt that I was not the only one – little wasps maybe; most had a bite each and Trailblazer was kind to dispense her ointment to everyone. Mandi, over with we headed to Dr. Dolittle’s house for “50 Shades of Hashing” – Thank you JMs and Committee for our lovely gifts of tshirts and windscreen shades. Well done to the Committee on the entertainment with very amusing lyrics - credits to Madam Sin. Delicious Afghan food was served (more garlic anyone?) and as a treat there was also some token exchanging – I love special runs! Oh and I got the hashshit with Paula for leaving my pouch onsite (Thanks again Sticky) and Paula for forgetting to sign-in!

Hash Shit!

And this week is a special run for me. It’s the last run I’m laying before the move. My co-hare is Ryvita who I have enjoyed running with (me always trying to catch up!) and also co-hared with. Our site is Diplo where I had my first run – and Squeek too. We did our first three runs together and became members on the same night – that infamous one at Mor-ley Movers!!

 

Don't want to bore everyone with my reminiscing so here's my summary of hashing:

 

Things I learned on the hash

• how to use a parang
• how to crush a can (thanks Smurf)
• how to take a proper down-down (thanks Alison
• how to handle a bucket of water with price
• how to re-leg Cambodia

Things I will miss about the hash

• The Bruneian jungle
• all of you
• the Adds (from the bottom!)
• fact that Tuesday will be just another weeknight
• my outdoor showers
• the "satu lagis"

Top memorable moments

• Laying my first run at Kapok Kanan with Smurf and Madam Sin. At the top we bumped into a group of Bomba who had come to rescue a group of Koreans one of whom had lost his glasses!
• My relief driver ramming into PeeWee's Swifty at DST
• Leaving my bra on Madam Sin's car window which went all the way to school the next morning!

On on Hens ...- and never turn down that satu lagi!

 

This week's run:

My ideal hash involving everything - there might even be a bit of emotion thrown in!

Walkie-talkies if you go in late please go as far as first check only. And walkie-talkies may need torches, more walking, less talking!

 

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARES: SATU LAGI/RYVITA

RUN NO. 2389 MATAMATA 3JUN2014

RUN NO. 2389
DATE: 3 JUN 2014
SITE: MATAMATA
HARES: ALICE IN WONDERLAND/JENNI FROM THE BLOCK/VELMA

Running late.... really wanted to do the run as it is Mata-Mata and a privilege to be able to enjoy the jungle there.  On approaching the road off the roundabout – barrier down! help.... well the H3 sign is there, all good, man popped out of the kiosk, gives him a wave and barrier goes up.

 

Remembered having to park on one side, but then I can only see three cars..... oops ... I see a sign as I approach slowly, through the rough and up on the other side of the road.  The tent is there, all good.

 

Left the crockery baskets on the table, signed in and caught up with Sticky Rice and Zoe who had just pulled up. Great, some company for the “walk”. Up the usual track and we sent Zoe ahead to set the pace.  As we got to the top and wound down to the river bed, we could hear ladies chatting – we found Julieanne lying in paid over the log that we had to cross.  We were only one km in and if I remember rightly it was first check, and a few ladies had passed us earlier saying someone was hurt and they were walking out to get help.

 

Zur and Wonder Woman, and a few others were on hand to try and make Julieanne comfortable. Sticky Rice found some painkillers and handed that over., seems to work for a while.  Trailblazer went up to higher ground to try and get reception to check on the “rescue” situation and finally managed to get hold of Smurf and was advised that the ambulance had arrived.  Sticky Rice, Zoe and Trailblazer decided as nothing much could be done till the ambulance men arrived, to carry on a bit at least to the top before darkness fell.  Off we went again and decided by 6.10 that it was time to turn around and the sun was already setting.  Quickly trotted down the hill, slowly looked around the corner where Julieanne was last on the log, and was relieved to find no one was there... oh good, the ambulance men had been, but soon we could hear chattering.... and we caught up with the stretcher with Julieanne strapped in. On stretcher duty were ladies with the ambulance men taking turns. Alice in Wonderland and Speedy Gonzales came in with 100-plus and water as well.

 

Soon we were relieved to see more men.... the ambulance had called out the Search & Rescue Bomba.... we teased Julieanne that it was rather extreme action to get “men on the hash”, she might get a hashit.  Ladies sang songs, and made jokes as the journey out was long and windy and hard.  At last after about an hour (we were out) and Julieanne made comfortable in the ambulance and off to Ripas.

 

The Bomba probably felt they had done much of a rescue and when the barrier was down as they sped off towards the exit, took their calipers out and cut the padlock!  Poor Alice in Wonderland could see that was going to be the case, but as she knew the padlock was not attached to anything, tried her best to get there before the deed was done, ... alas too late, padlock snipped! Off the ambulance went.

 

The excitement of men on the hash soon settled down after 100-plus and water was handed round.  The police even came for a little patrol, so not many hash can boast of having all three services at the hash in one evening.

 There was no official shoutup... The hares celebrated special runs and thanks for the t-shirts.  Velma celebrated her 60th birthday as well. Thanks for the yummy food.

A few of us were left after the main coup left and as we were quietly minding our own business saw a car speed back up, ... it was Alice in Wonderland with a new padlock for the security guard since their padlock had been snipped by the Bomba.... enough of excitement. 9 p.m. and we left the site....

This week should be back to normality.

RUN.... not too long as we would like all to enjoy the Mid Year party.

Part 2 by Psycho-yoda

 

Twas exciting me tells you

Got a wake up call from the Jessie me did

Someone fell and injured, bad she did

Ok coming over to help? I am

Riding the bike, not so fast must be safe

Arrived to bomba and ambulance I saw

Ladies at tent but many not so

Others in jungle, in darkness there is light

Yummy curry mmmm me likes

Applause and hoorays we shout

When out come the hash with the injured and help

Refreshments around we passed we did

And off to ripas julianne she did

go alone she did not

Help eachother ladies hash do

Would help write the words I did

Remember much the mind does not

There was cake, yes, there was cake

Much enjoyed cake me did

With hashing one must remember

Do or do not there is no try

 

NEXT RUN: KAPOK KANAN
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/SQUEAK/TWINKLE TOES/WONDERWOMAN & THE CANINES
ONON AT KARLENES.....

RUN NO. 2388 DST 27MAY2014

RUN NO. 2388
DATE: 27 MAY 2014
SITE: DST
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/JESSIE/PSYCHO
FRONT HORN: RYVITA    BACK HORN: WONDER WOMAN

***We went recce at Mata2 site on the faithful morning of Tuesday (H3 hashing day). Not a good idea indeed, all of us were in fact extremely exhausted due to progressing morning heat. The trail was purposively and moderately short end up near 9km. Nonetheless, we still arrived at DST site faithfully. I promised Hash Shop to mind her shop for a couple of weeks, so I stayed on to arrange the store and at the same time taking care of the site (there were other non-hashers ‘Men’ – with a red tent near by); Velma went off to take a walk while ‘Jenny from the block’ took off to do the full run (despite the hectic recce the morning before, good on her). This run report would not be possibility complete if not for ‘Squeek’ who graciously agreed to write the below (indeed we are grateful).***….

### On arriving at the DST site ready for hash, we were a small but stalwart group of hens this week. I think a lot of people took advantage of the international school’s mid-term break to go away for a holiday. Once the horn went off, we took off straight down the barricaded road along a slightly sloped trail to a T-section with the first check to the right.

From there we could have continued right and then looped around to a couple of streams, or we could have backtracked to the wide open barren space on the left and then quickly home, or gone into the thorny scrubby regrowth on the other side of the T intersection. However, none of these were the correct way – Peewee looked to the left hand side of the intersection and there found the onon paper. Once again we were off and the road quickly turned into a narrower trail.

Next the paper took a sharp left and into the promised scratchy bracken and cutty grass. However the hares had done such a good job of trampling the path my long sleeves were untested by the surroundings. Then the SWAMP – sloppy, muddy and deeeeeeeppppp! The check went right on the fire trail so the hens had to flail about in the marsh until Zoe called the onon paper.

From there it was a straight run down the trail and through a couple more swamps then back onto the road for a quick run up to the tent.####

***AT the ‘Shout out’:- Down down was given to the young and youthful Hares (Senior hares as consultants were also there); then thanks were given to Front Horn – Ryvita and Back Horn – Wonder Woman. There been no ‘First Time Guest’, No new member, No announcement, No joke and all behaved well to have No Hashit as well. Alice in wonderland jumped in to inform that for this week run all hashers are advised to park sensibly, a H3 sign will be prop up at the turn in point to guide all to park on the other side of the lot just to prevent everyone’s car from unnecessary knock over by heavy duty vehicles around the work site road. The evening was grace by Hares who served us delicious ‘Laksa’ with either ‘Bee Hoon’ or ‘Egg noodels’ to choose. We are all filled and happy, such is life of Ladies H3 every Tuesday evenings. On on.

NEXT RUN: MATA-MATA - Please park sensibly on one side of the road
HARES: ALICE IN WONDERLAND/JENNI OF THE BLOCK/VELMA - Celebration run

RUN NO. 2387 DIPLO 20MAY14

RUN NO 2387
DATE 20 MAY 2014
SITE:DIPLO
HARES: SMURF/PSYCHO/TWINKLE TOES/SQUEAK & CANINES
FRONT HORN: ??    BACK HORN: ZUR 

PART I (BY JESSIE) 

Back at good old Diplo for Smurf’s celebratory run. As I always arrive late due to work I was looking forward to doing the whole run when I was told it was a short one. Squeak was just about to go in with a guest when I headed in with one of my sisters. Lovely walk in but I took it slow downhill due to my phobia of falling and injuring my ankle so we quickly lost sight of Squeak after a while. Came down to a fork in the path and followed the left one where we had seen Squeak disappear down. After a while we realized we couldn’t see paper anymore so backtracked to when we last saw it. Right at the fork in the path, paper went down the right so we followed that. Saw that it was first check. Led us right up to the stream which we crossed twice to look for the connecting paper but couldn’t. After spending a while searching all avenues and hearing the rumble of thunder we decided to turn back rather disgruntled. Saw some lovely pitcher plants on the way back. Was told that Squeak actually went the right way (as she was one of the hares) and if we had continued following her we would have found the connecting paper. Check paper was not laid through properly which led to our confusion. Fortunately Smurf’s punch (ironically mixed by Psycho) was there to cheer me up as was the lovely company topped off with fish and chips for dinner! Hope you ladies enjoyed this week’s run! On on! 

PART II (BY TRAILBLAZER) 
I started the run ten minutes late as was helping Duchess of Cambridge deliver water due to prior school commitments. Hashhound was busying herself getting things together as Wonder Woman was otherwise occupied with settling her husband home after his accident – we wish Arnold speedy recovery. 

Once signed in I raced in – waved to someone in the distance on what I believe to be the out trail – I must be needing glasses to see – but I could guess who it was (I am not telling). Sped down the track following Legally Blonde who has been missing quite a few hashes (few? Mega!) and the ladies missing their G & Ts. Cross the stream and then caught up with the others at first check.  Crossed the stream and then heard the on called back.  When back check is called, this is where the back horn is very useful in guiding hens who have gone checking back to the on as there would be no paper to follow and they can only rely on the horn to get back on track – a good tip too is always go checking with someone and if you are on your own, let someone know you are out checking so they will ensure you are back with the group in case you cut back ahead.  AS Jessie said, unfortunately first check was not linked properly and she was unable to finish the run as coul not find the check.  Ladies, when the check is called, the one on the check must pick up the paper plus those on the way back to the “on” so that those coming in after will have paper to follow.  Also, if there is a different colour hens will also be able to recognise that it was the first check and decide whether they want to turn around or carry on depending on time reaching the  coloured paper. 

As usual the trail wound around and as promised the hares had found trails without hills! But alas, Sid and I on second check decided to go down the ridge and when the “on” was called back – again (hang on, I thought that was my trait – back checks.... most times.....) we were both down the bottom o the ridge and had to clamber back up... that was our hill we found.  Perhaps we (more so SID than me!!) decided we needed some extra workout to get our Sportstracker statistics looking good not to mention calories burned. 

Once 2^nd check was found, the trail was easy and we as we left the stream  we came upon a group of ladies knee deep looking for a lost phone – which was eventually found – hope our visitor was able to get the phone going again. On back to the trail as we headed out within the hour. I did mutter as I found the on paper on 2^nd check that it was not linked...... we were lucky no one got left in the jungle as we stayed together and easier to find our way out! Next lesson needed regarding how to link the paper after we learn how to call “on, on, on, paper” lol. 

PART III (BY PSYCHO) 

I helped Smurf lay her run and virgin hare mona came along. We did the recce and laid the run with the help of 2/3 of the canine unit. Of course at the end of it, while we wait for the hash to go into the jungle, we toasted a "happy birthday amber-beverage-that-shall-not-be-named" to smurf. And two fags later … we were back out at the tent. the usual business of loading and unloading of hash gear, change of attire... have a fag and an amber-beverage-that-shall-not-be-named while I sit at the back of my car.

Of course such 2 minutes peace is soon broken with the sound of smurf yelling …. ive the tonic, ive the cultured water, ive the juice, ive ice ….etc etc etc..... so yep... you guessed it... I made the punch. I should have put a warning label on "SUPER HAPPY JUICE - MADE BY PSYCHO - CONSUME AT OWN RISK" hahahaha...well seeing the word PSYCHO should already put you on your guard and if you haven't and you had the punch...well you learned the hard way.  

Sid made a birthday cake, a lovely melt in your mouth chocolate that smurf stabbed hahaha... there were a few announcements that I absolutely do not remember, jances and somebody else got the hashit... hash hound had a last minute I feel guilty splashing them with water and threw it in a big sweep that didn’t hit anything... possum to the rescue and hashitters were well doused. 

NEXT RUN: DST – Watch out for the beautiful flowering Simpur and great pitcher plants. Remember to wear longs of everything. the grass is as tall as a flag pole. 

onon 

J, T & P

Next run: DST
HARES: Trailblazer/Psycho/Jessie
Wear longs..n lots of spray. Enjoy the pitcher plants n the flowering simpur.

RUN NO. 2386 SPG 309 SUBOK 13MAY2014

RUN NO. 2386
DATE: 13 MAY 2014
SITE: SPG 309 SUBOK
HARES: PEEWEE/TONGS/TIFF

Tuesday - as ever, a day of decisions:
 Hash / Don’t hash / Stay at home and sleep / Stay at work and….sleep! 
Short run / Long run / House hunting / Stay on site

HASH – OK! So ………  Long run / Short run / Continue when encounter first incline / Go back
Hill up, now do I go down? Or continue UP?  And UP?  Yes there were 3 steep UPS!  At last, we reached the ridge.  View / no view / too knackered to look / DEAD!
In fact, as usual, the view over the entire ‘abode’ was stunning; a wending winding ridge trail; a cooling breeze (maybe that is my imagination!)

More decisions : Long or short?  No contest really! The people I talked to, took the short (er) option.

DOWN / SLIP / SLIDE / MUD / DOWN / SLIP / SLIDE / MUD  and many more! Until we reached the building site (Psycho’s new home in the building!) and home!

A lovely set of runs, enjoyed by all; not the expected trail. Girls were happy, hares were happy and then the biggest decision of all – water / 100+ / green / blue????
No choice there – got to be BLUE!!

At the shout up hares were thanked for run and food. We welcomed back Possum after 6 weeks away proper house hunting! And 2 new members were introduced.

An evening  of makan-ing, minum-ing and bercakap-ing continued under drizzly skies.  Wasn’t the sensible night I planned, but, there again, I should have thought of that. When have I EVER left Pee Wee’s early?!!

This week’s run – usual Diplo stuff, with ups and downs and rivers and mud and trails and trees and…….  But it isn’t too long, honest!
ON ON Smurf

NEXT RUN: DIPLO - CELEBRATION RUN
HARES: SMURF AND SMURFETTES

RUN NO. 2385 MENTERI LINK 6 MAY 2014

RUN NO. 2385
DATE: 6 MAY 2014
SITE: MENTERI LINK
HARES: SPEEDY GONZALEZ/HASH HOUND/DEBBIE
FRONT HORN: SARAH
BACK HORN: THE RECRUITER

Another beautiful evening at the Mentiri pools. Definitely something for everyone on this hash with long, short, and very short trails laid. Front horn, Sarah, led all the hashers along the path, in past the first main pool and then the decision as to which length of trail came early on in the form of a sign. For the long option it was up, up, up to the left. The trails were laid with different colours, somewhat confusing for our hot and tired brains once en route.

 

It was a very pleasant undulating run along clear trails on the ridge for the majority of the 4.5km route. The front runners seemed to have sorted all the checks before the rest of the pack on the “long” caught them. Thanks ladies! The “out” brought us down to the Mentiri highway for about a km walk along the road.

 

Once the majority were out of the jungle, the Hashers began making their way to the On-On site at Speedy Gonzales’ house on Jalan Muara, Simpang 370, where we were entertained by the band of Les Cuatro Amigas (although I think I only counted three?). (Maybe there was one more hiding under the hats and moustaches.. ed)

 

The shout up was a quick one, with no new members, first time guests, or calls for Hashit. The JMs then announced the trial of a new policy regarding beverages  at the Ladies Hash.  Then it was time to tuck into the delicious meal of tortillas with beans and salad.

 

NEXT RUN: SUBOK 309 (Please park sensibly)

HARES: PEEWEE/TONG/TIFF

RUN NO. 2384 DADAP 29APR14

RUN NO. 2384
DATE: 29 APR 2014
SITE: DADAP
HARES: Zur/Never Wrong/Jacyn

Dadap along Jln Tutong, always fun with loads of bamboo forestry,
waterfalls and some hills. Unfortunately the hares for this week were
otherwise busy and unable to attend, so based on stories here we go:
Dadap hash signs were found and all hens found their way to the meetup
place just to enter the trail via the out, apparently a lot of old
paper and trash was laying around which send our hens on the wrong end
of the trail....first check came rather late.

A lovely trail with some hills and a bit of water with beautiful
waterfalls and bamboo forestry (see pictures on Facebook) made all
hens come out of the jungle in cheerful mood.

On it was to Never Wrongs house in Benkurong, were we all were for
last years founders day. Sticky Rice got onto a wrong trail and lost
her way out towards Kuala Lura border, one could wonder if that was
the wrong or the intended trail to follow. Luckily she was saved by
our own Trailblazer who left the hens without plates, making sure they
wouldn't start dinner without her, to safely bring back Sticky Rice.
Without the signin sheets present a research is to be made whether
Ryvita signed out her guest...to be continued next hash with a
possible HashIt!.

For this weeks run, the hares have stumbled upon a wrong trail and
took 3 hours to return to their car. A new trail was forced upon the
jungle but not to worry we won't be taking you all the way there.
A nice running trail coming up on Mentiri Pools, park safely! On-On to
be followed at Speedy Conzales's house, see you all there.

NEXT RUN: SALAMBIGAR LINK
HARES: LAS CUATRO AMIGAS

RUN NO. 2383 TANJ BUNUT KANAN 22APR14

RUN NO. 2383
DATE: 22 APR 2014
SITE: TANJ BUNUT KANAN (ANZAC)
HARES: LEGALLY BLONDE/TWINKLE TOES/SQUEAK
FRONT HORN: SPEEDY GONZALES   BACK HORN: SUE

A fine day for the ANZAC remembrance run as hashers gathered at the Sleazy Gardens site. With front horn held by Speedy Gonzalez and back horn taken up by Sue, hashers made their way out of the tall gates and up left on Tarmac heading towards the grassy path along the big drains. Screams and shouts were heard as hashers were treading over wet muddy paths, through tall grasses which eventually opened into green lush jungle. There were streams to cross as feet were submerged in cold muddy water.....squish, squelch on on. Soon the front runners came to the check point and it was the ever so agile Hash Hound who discovered the on on paper. Hashers moved onto rather hilly grounds alternating with steep and gentle downward slopes filled in some areas by slippery wet brown leaves, so hashers were able to challenge their co-ordination and balancing skills. In spite of that, luckily there were no injuries reported to joints or gluteus maximus, thus eliminating the need to have hashers being carried back for the rest of the run. After what seemed forever, the path suddenly continued to a long steep grassy slope before reaching the top onto clear grounds.

What a feeling of vastness combined with sensation of tightened gluteal muscles after the steep climb! Anyhow the path soon led onto tarmac again and the sounds of dogs barking alerted hashers that they were back in residential areas. A long walk on the tarmac ensued all the way to back to base as the sun was sinking into the horizons. All hashers made it back safely......

During the shout up, Hashers were then presented with a series of poems (by Twinkle Toes and Dr Doolittle) dedicated to those who had fought during the war, including those who never made it back......a one-minute silence was observed to honour the ANZAC day, followed by rendition of the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems performed by hashers from their respective nations.

Hashers then welcomed a new member, Jacyn who were first brought to the hash by her two sisters. Just when everyone thought that no hasher was to be bestowed with the Hashit on this special run, there was a huge gasp of disbelief when Judy , who was given a warm welcome as a returning hasher , was announced as the recipient for the Hashit for failing to sign out. After the shout up, the evening then proceeded to the ultimate indulgence into a beautiful array of barbecued burgers, fried onions, bread, cheese and salad, complemented by interesting desserts of pavlova, lamingtons and of course the Anzac biscuits.....(I think this was Zur's wish list!) Actual menu, compliments of the ANZAC team – roast leg of lamb, roast potatoes, pumpkin, kumera (sweet potatoes), peas with lots of gravy, coleslaw, green delicious salads followed by pavlova and Anzac biscuits.

Next week’s run is at the beautiful and spectacular Dadap waterfalls, and shout up will be at Never Wrong’s house at Bamboo Gardens. Hashers are invited to bring their swimming gear...if they so wish to languish glamourously in the exquisite pool....

On on.....!

Zur and Never Wrong

 

NEXT RUN: DADAP - BRING A CHAIR?

HARES: ZUR/NEVER WRONG

RUN NO. 2382 SPG 339 SUBOK 15 APR 2014

RUN NO. 2382

DATE: 15 APR 2014

SITE: SPG 339 SUBOK

HARES: WONDERWOMAN/DR DOOLITTLE/STICKY RICE/ALZBETA

 

A well known kiwi saying is "she'll be right". That seems appropriate as I was not expecting to do the run report and find my self army volunteered.

 

A popular kiwi institution is the committee. If you want to do something and you are not sure how to go about it, set up a committee. Therefore this run report will be written by committee. It was a new site at Subok for most of us. We parked our cars along the road with the more daring actually venturing into a large, somewhat rough looking paddock to park our vehicles. (Note again the Australasian influence on the words with the nomenclature "paddock".)

 

The entrance was flattish and led past a beautiful pool which aroused much admiration from passing hashers. Well done to Cheryl and Alison for finding first check and their call of "On On comma On paper"! It wasn't long before the climb commenced and it was up, up and up some more -- Definitely not for the faint of heart but on behalf of the gluteus maximus of each and every hasher there that day, I would like to say thank you hares. I am sure those muscles were visibly tighter the next day.

 

We meandered along ridges and just as one hasher was heard to anxiously ask, "Do you think it is an a to b?" we headed on down.

 

The final part of the run was very different also and it was most interesting to see Subok behind the scenes as we walked parallel to the main road. Thank you hares. A great and memorable run and 5 km on my phone. I prefer to use that measurement than my companions 4.8. km. Like fishing, hash results are always to be exaggerated in the retelling. Potties were given to Pee Wee for 250 runs and Hash Hound for 100 runs. Congratulations ladies!! Chit chat was welcomed back on a visit. Lovely dinner with an abundance of potatoes and other goodies. Delicious. Thanks again hares.

 

Next weeks run, Sleazy Gardens, don't forget your chairs.

HARES: Legally Blonde/Squeak/Twinkle Toes & friends 

 

RUN NO. 2381 - SPG 370 - 8APR2014

RUN NO. 2381
DATE: 8 APR 2014
SITE: SPG 370 JLN MUARA - ROADRUNNER MEMORIAL
HARES: SPEEDY GONZALEZ/HASH HOUND/HOTLIPS

Thanks to the hares and host for a wonderful hash last week.

A celebration of happiness and thanks for the life of a fallen hasher Lee "Roadrunner" McGrail Jefford. A memorial hash enabling our members, past and present to reflect on Lee's life and untimely death here in Brunei and on the impact she had on others. Herself, I understand, having survived breast cancer and anorexia nervosa, she was an inspiration to others, encouraging a healthy lifestyle of good eating and good exercising, inspiring people around the jungle with her ever present little blue jay cloth in case of emergencies.

This was one well loved member of the community I decided, I can understand why her loss is so heavily grieved here.  So, fittingly, the ladies hash romped off into the jungle on Tuesday April 8th 2014 at 5:15pm sharp on spg 370/420 to exercise their little buns off, expand their lungs and flex their quads and then eat fish and chips for the 5th and last year (I was going to say without Lee but I think she is still here with us in the jungle).

One year from now a red dress run is planned on the date of this memorial run.

The run itself was beautiful, lush jungle, water crossing, hills, a bit of road, all a hasher could want. A good length, well marked and with craic and cheer along the way. On on on on on on on where ever you are H3.
This week......stretch your calves, the only way is up....baby.

NEXT RUN: SPG 339 SUBOK
HARES: WONDER WOMAN/DR DOOLITTLE/STICKY RICE/ALZBETA