RUN NO. 2202 - SPG370 JLN MUARA KG SG TILONG

Christine getting the hashit - again!

Dizzy having a good wallow.... thats what you get if you dont follow the paper in the first place!
The hares Gordon and Magic
Trail into the jungle
Along the fence line

RUN NO. 2202
SITE: SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG
HARES: MAGIC ROUNDABOUT/GORDON/TRAILBLAZER (in absentee!)

After a weekend full of Halloween celebrations and a merry morning at the Melbourne Cup, I felt a bit slow and sluggish arriving to spg 370 on Tuesday afternoon. A rather big group of hens had gathered at Magic’s house to be set off by front horn Ryvita.

Off we went up and along a very long fence, over some open areas in the baking sun before finally entering the jungle up the top. We didn’t go through the jungle long before we were once again out in the open and arrived to the first check, in the middle of a big swampy area with loads of spooky looking trees.

First check was found by Melissa, and off we went back into the jungle. It was a bit strange because although this was very familiar surroundings, it still wasn’t. So much of our beautiful jungle has been chopped down, it’s really sad.

Second check was found by Virginie at it took us down a big hill and out in some other open mudlands and back into the jungle. A few of the hens by now recognized themselves but still the third check threw us a bit and there was a bit of confusion before that as well was found by Virgine, and we continued out into a moon landscape before hitting the high fence again and trotted away on the home stretch.

It was a great longish 5k+ run and it really made me shake off some of that heavy, sluggy feeling I had had before the start!

Shout-up started and we sang 'Happy Birthday' and toasted to Trailblazer in her absence - hope she get’s well soon! The hashit changed hands and was given out to Christine for having her phone go off. We also had another couple of christenings this week: Fiona was named ‘Gung-ho’ and Wina officially got her hetero-name ‘Psycho’ carried over from the Hetero to the H3 hash as well.

Thank you hares for a great run!

NEXT RUN: SPG 791, JLN MUARA KG TANAH JAMBU
HARES: CALL GIRL/RYVITA

RUN NO. 2201 - 26OCT2010 - DIPLO

RUN NO. 2201
DATE: 26 OCT 2010
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: Squeek/Alice in Wonderland
FRONT HORN: RYVITA BACK HORN: HOTLIPS

It was a suitable night for a Halloween run, dark, gloomy, forbidding. A lowly, threatening sky and rumble of thunder in the distance. A few less than the usual gathering of hens set off, torches at the ready at 6.15pm with the promise of a flat run and only one hill. Haha we said, it is Diplo. How can one lay a run in Diplo with no hills.

Well we headed off down one of the Diplo intrails and did a sharpish left turn on a pleasantly trippy path, greeted by headstones and other macabre reminders that this was indeed nearly All Hallows Eve, a night for spirits both good and bad to pass through to our world for a brief moment and mingle with us in dark and frightening sights and sounds.

Gladdened by our little circle of light we wound our way along a series of paths, ever wary of lurking ghouls. A frightening scream gave a hint of what lay ahead. It was only a march of bull ants, each the size of a wee hashers little finger no less. Emboldened by fellow hashers the hapless victim was urged across the log, and we were on our way again. Dark, small paths, scary drop-offs into darkling waters. On, on we trudged wishing for hearth and home (or tent and Tigers.) However the path did in fact prove to be delightfully flat, however meandering it wandered. A miracle not to be denied on this most trying of nights.

A halt in the procession of strangely hushed hashers proved to be Velma’s throwing away of her camera in a wild sweep of arm and an ominous splash as it surely sank into the darkest of murk. A futile fumble in the gloom did not produce it and luckless Velma joined the throng lamenting her loss.

After 55 minutes we came to a recognizable spot and gasped our delight and being on the homeward leg. But more screams were ahead, and we were greeted by ghouls and their assistants with water bombs who took fiendish delight in squirting us and making us take fright and made us scream some more, which made those at the back who did not know what was happening scream in sympathy. ! Whew. We were past and on and out. A few mutters were to be heard in the ranks of no hills promised as we trudged up what could only have been a flat path that sloped uphill!! Would the hares be given the 'you know what' for lying? That is still to be decided as the decision was postponed to next week due to the lateness of the hour and hungry hens wanting to get on to celebrate their release from yet another night in darkest Diplo.

Our favourite tent welcomed us. Before Witches and wizards joined us, as we approached the tent we were greeted by Nurse Hot Lips dressing Call Girls wound. Apparently she had stepped into the drain before the run but managed to go round and was having a final dressing after the run - very courageous indeed - another casualty of the Diplo kind. We even had a Chinese Empress dowager, complete with pumpkin hat and stubby holder. Our shout up was delayed as a couple of hashers liked it in the jungle so much they delayed coming out. At last the shout up started.

Guests were welcomed and our JMs honoured two hashers with handles. The mighty Mani is now to be known as Minnie Mouse, no, the mighty Minnie is now to be known as Mani Mouse !! And Ice Queen Kelly is now to be known by her favourite and much desired tipple Strongbow.

And so another Halloween passed in the abode.

Thank you Committee for a scrumptious supper, which varied from soup and bread, vegetable curry and rice, pastas galore, noodles, dips and yummy biscuits.

P.S. Smurf, having taken last weeks advice and had her gingko and Omega 3s found her keys. We won’t ask her where she found them will we! And Luckless Velma had her luck changed by her camera’s retrieval the next morning by “lady hasher” of the day, Cannibal.

Alls well that ends well.

NEXT RUN: SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG - BIRTHDAY RUN
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/MAGIC ROUNDABOUT/GORDON

RUN NO. 2200 - SPG 378 SUBOK - 19 OCT 2010

RUN NO. 2200

DATE: 19 OCT 2010
SITE: SPG 378 SUBOK, SG AKAR - BREAST CANCER RUN

HARES: Jane/Tango/Speedo

FRONT HORN: Ryvita

BACK HORN: Trailblazer

HENS: 44 CHICKS: 8

High up by the water tower the hash was set to go. The words indicated ‘gentle hills’ but knowing we were starting on a ridgeline made me more than a little suspicious. However, all the pretty in pink ladies were ready for the challenge.

The trail went up a little way, then plunged down the hill, continuing down and down and down until I thought we might start tunneling (“I knew there were going to be hills – every step down will have to be regained before we get to the exit – who set this hash?” were just some of the comments I heard.) We went through some ‘tree tunnels’ before starting the inevitable up with a rope climb – very ‘Tarzan’, or rather, very ‘Jane!’. The up was everything I’ve come to expect from spg 378, and by the time I was out, I was definitely pink! The checks were found by Call Girl and Peewee. Congratulations on a hash well laid.

Being the breast cancer awareness run, there were marshmallows, lollies, and baileys waiting to greet us at the tent, along with pretty pink balloons. Everyone got ready for the shout up which was a real ‘bras on parade’ event! Thank you to the hares for the pink presents – I do like ‘hello kitty.’ There were 5, lets count that again, 5 first time guests – Kim, a boatie from Auz, Cam from Brunei, Rou Ling and her daughter Miriam from Singapore, and Kate from NZ – we are an international bunch. Tonight was also the last run for Not Yet who is off to Fiji – good luck Nellie, and keep the spare bedroom ready! It was also great to welcome back Mrs Pingu – we hope to see her again soon.

The hash hit was popular tonight with lots of taps and no returns, but finally we were ready for the hashit which was just as popular. Smurf had forgotten to sign out (again – is it fish oil or gingko tablets she needs? Can’t remember!). Also on the ‘naughty list’ were Shantal and Elaine who, although they had both had the most thorough training from some nameless saint hasher, still both forgot to introduce their guest to the JMs. tsk, tsk. Very well taken though.

We finished the evening with delicious baked potatos covered in baked beans and cheese, with cake for afters. Before everyone took off a group photo was taken to commemorate a very successful hash – congratulations to all.

NEXT RUN: DIPLO - HALLOWEEN RUN---- 6PM START ---BRING A TORCH
HARES: Squeek/Alice in Wonderland
MISMANAGEMENT: Bring a plate to share...

RUN NO. 2199 - 12 OCT - DIPLO

RUN NO. 2199

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Sarong/Trailblazer/Dizzy -- surprise appearance

FRONT HORN: Ruthless Pursuit

BACK HORN: Speedo

The appointment at RIPAS over and feeling in the pink I made it to the Diplo site with time to spare. A rather aggressive horn blower set the run off early and we made our way around and about searching for paper before heading down into the valley and the large log over the creek. We turned left and went up a real tumour of a hill that seemed to go on without end. Thankfully it leveled off after a while and we could catch our breath.

We could hear checking in the distance. I asked for a second opinion and this confirmed that the on on paper was being called down in the valley. We lost the height we had gained and crossed the stream at the bottom of the hill. We set off on the right and passed a couple of well known land marks; the tree with the odd growth and a large hole below the roots and later on, over to the left, back horn bridge. Would we go around or up the hill at this point? On up of course. Reaching the ridge we turned left and at some point passed the strap.

Carrying on we looked as if we would turn down to more water but we continued on the ridge for quite some time. We had time to chat and plan our social time. When we came off the ridge we had a rather awkward creek crossing and Velma slipped on the log. Hash nurse was on hand to complete a diagnosis. Velma was symptom free and we all continued on our way. A couple of turns and a trot uphill and we were into stage 3 of the hash, the out trail along Bill’s ridge. I can report that “fast” Clare found checks 1 and 3 and Satu Lagi the 2^nd check. Many thanks to Sarong for giving us the chance to get the hash right the second time around!

At the shout up we welcomed back a returning hasher, Jenny, who has been in Oz. Elaine brought 2 first time guests, Caroline from UK and Christie from Canada. We hope to see them both again. Diva introduced us to the JM’s justice for talkers during the shout up. Be warned. The jester’s hat was passed to Speedo who explained how man was created from a useless tit. Alice in Wonderland told us how to grow wonderful vegetables. Hash members were encouraged to sign up for next year’s committee and there was a discussion about the date for our founder’s day celebrations. Email Diva with your opinion.

The Halloween run on 26^th Oct will start at 6pm. Start preparing your costumes – black and white theme. Wina hobbled to the front to tell us about her successful sponsored walk and it was time for the hash hit to be passed on. Smurf claimed it this week for not signing out – she had been too busy. Dizzy showered her and half the hash with water and we moved on to enjoy the food that everyone had brought to share. Another great evening under the stars. On On GI Jane

NEXT RUN: SPG 378 SUBOK --- OPP RUBBISH TIP SG AKAR

====BREAST CANCER RUN=== PLS WEAR PINK

HARES: Jane/Speedo/Tango

RUN NO. 2198 - 5 OCT - DIPLO

RUN NO. 2198

5 OCTOBER 2010

SITE: DIPLO

HARE: SQUEEK/WINA/ELAINE (Virgin Hare)

Elaine After several weeks of Diplo and other hashes at the same site, the hens set off and we were soon down familiar in-trail of previous runs. Front runners were off and we seem to be following the river for a bit and believe first check took a while and some confusion later after 2nd check as to where paper was as there appeared to be some old paper leading a few a stray. Hens were calling here and there and groups formed and decisions made. A good work out and thanks to the hares in response to filling in for a run that Dizzy had booked but alas, Dizzy was still flying around and did not get back in time. I heard a few hens proceeded to the wrong site and Readymix was all the way at Kota Batu before turning around and headed for Diplo. Returning hasher from Manila Running Bare was welcomed together with her guest Julie who originated from England. Thanks hares for the yummy food, and also to Jenny from the block for the sweet corn (she had got the wrong week for bring and share). This week's run: Diplo again, but back to the usual lower part. on on

NEXT RUN: DIPLO --- PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF FINGER FOOD TO SHARE

HARES: Sarong/Trailblazer

RUN NO. 2197 - 28 SEP - BUKIT MENTERI

Run No: 2197

Date: 28 Sept 2010

Site: Bukit Mentiri

Hens: Never Wrong, Kellie

Front Horn: Claire C

Back Horn: Sue

After a wonderfully peaceful day off (thank you Teacher’s Day) I was rip-roaring and ready to go to hash. As we were heading to a new site, I left a little early and looked carefully for the sign at the roundabout that was promised (I obviously need my eyes tested again though because I completely missed it, although people arriving after me swore it was there!). Anyway, I managed to spot the next sign and sailed into the appropriate simpang just in time to direct the tent truck to a delightful little clearing next to a rather foreboding hill.

By the time the hash was almost ready to set off my rip-roaring attitude had mellowed to a more gentle ‘I think I’m ready.’ This unfortunate mood swing was decided by some fairly ominous signs of impending stormdom in the form of rain splotches and thunder cracks.

Anyway, we set off at the appropriate time on a proper trail, just for a change, with ropes to help the more feeble among us (i.e. me) up hills, and little signposts stating the distance that each new path would take us before we could get out again. All in all, a very pleasant change.

The views were lovely, but I’m not sure how many checks there were or who found them, as I decided that I didn’t really need to have a shower before I got home. As I was definitely going to have one if I completed the entire hash, I decided that I would short-cut out on one of the well-signposted trails. (Sorry hares!)

Needless to say, the sky opened up and all the stalwart troops who did the hash properly got soaked – congratulations and well done, I like the attitude! Rain kept all formalities to a minimum, there were no jokes or announcements to share or hashit given out as no-one could hear anything. We did have a first time guest, Cath from England – I wonder what she thought of us and whether she will come back?

The hares provided a delicious make-it-yourself burger dinner which was much appreciated by all. Unfortunately the tent flooded underfoot and most hashers were gone by 7pm. Hopefully the wet season will stop (again?!) soon and make our evenings more conducive to longer gatherings.

On On

Next Hash: Lower Diplo

RUN NO. 2196 - 21 SEP - MENTERI/SALAMBIGAR LINK

RUN NO. 2196

SITE: Menteri/Salambigar Link

DATE: 21 SEP 2010

HARE: Jane and Rambling Rose


We have not done a run at Menteri Salambigar for quite a while so it was good to do somewhere different. We commenced the run at a different spot along the road from the usual entrance point and continued along the picturesque trail which weaved in and out .The checks must have been discovered quite easily for as usual I was not far enough ahead to be a part of them.
I originally thought the hares were being kind and that the hills were quite gentle but soon changed my mind after about a half an hour,when we struck at least two challenging hills which proved to test my leg muscles.

There were a few slippery downward slopes and some hens came out with muddy backsides but the weather was kind so we did not get too muddy and dirty. At the shout up one first time guest Marcella from the UK was introduced.Returning hasher Schnapps from Brisbane was welcomed back for a brief visit and she proceeded to shower some hares with beer.

Legally Blonde celebrated her 250th run and we celebrated Janes 50 years strong birthday with lovely cake. Alice wearing the new jokers hat entertained us with an amusing joke.

Once again there were no calls for the Hashit so Mrs Merlot and Bella still hold it.
The hares put on delicious chilli.

Thank You

NEXT RUN: BUKIT MENTERI

HARES: Never Wrong/Kellie

RUN NO. 2195 - 14 SEP - DIPLO

RUN NO. 2195

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Mad Marg/Never Wrong/Sarah P

FRONT HORN: Ryvita

BACK HORN: Squeek

Another week at Diplo, but that’s ok with me because I really like the area. It’s always got lots of hills and I always feel like I’ve had a great workout afterwards. This week was no exception as there were plenty of hills to clamber up. It was a bit muddy this week and the hens all got their feet wet going through the water. Checks were found reasonably quickly and we ended up coming out the same way we came in; a lolly pop route.


After the run Mad Margz was selling some lovely rattan baskets; I brought a huge one which will make a fantastic laundry basket.

There were several first time guests this week. There was Kat from the UK who has been in Brunei for seven years! Seven years without hash — well, better late then never!! Then we had Kerry who was also from the UK but had only been here for three and a half weeks. Lisa from New Zealand was popping over for a holiday (I’m sure the hash will be the highlight) and finally Lena, also from New Zealand who works for CFBT.

Congratulations to Fiona who has now done her 50 runs!!

Then came the jokes of the evening. Cheryl had an interesting joke about a clever poodle and a leopard and Alice entertained the crowd with her joke about being naked when you’re older.

Nobody got the hashit but Virginie must still be in the running for not signing out two weeks ago.

Thank you for a lovely run.

NEXT RUN: MENTERI/SALAMBIGAR LINK

HARE: Jane/Rambling Rose -- on on will be at Janes, Jln Muara

RUN NO. 2194 - 7 SEP 10 - DIPLO

Hares: Jenni of the Block/Mani & Sarong

One of the many log crossings

Tango's bracelet found!

Discussions with front horn at check

Back horn Trailblazer

First time guests with JM Ruthless Pursuit

Run celebrants

RUN NO. 2194

DATE: 7 SEP 2010

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Sarong/Jenni of the Block/Mani

FRONT HORN: Ryvita BACK HORN: Trailblazer

The heavens opened at 2 O'Clock and I thought we were in for a very wet Diplo run but fortunately the rain had stopped by 4 O'Clock so we were saved.

When I arrived Tango was excitedly praising Eastern Promise who had found her diamond bangle missing for 2 weeks after the Kids Hash.

It was a smaller number of hares then normal due to CFBT holidays.

The words promised only a few small easy hills but I did not believe them. We started off along the usual Diplo entry and along the trail which luckily had not become too muddy after the rain. There were a few stream crossings but the water was clean and not dirty and the Diplo jungle was lovely and quite cool from the rain.

First check I believe was found by Ruthless Pursuit [I was not far enough ahead to be involved]

and second check by Virginie but after second check we discovered quite early that we were on the out trail so a discussion was held whether to go straight out or to continue along a longer trail which would lead us out. We decided to take the longer route being real hashers and not pikers.

I was out by 6 O'Clock and the hills were easy ones as promised.

The shout up began and there was one first time guest.Alison's sons girlfriend from the UK.I am very sorry I do not remember her name.

Sarong,Jenni of the block,Mani and Alice in Wonderland celebrated a total of 1050 runs between them.Well Done ladies.

Speedo told a joke about a magic penis and we congratulated Cheryl on Seranai singers success at the KK choir competition.

Virginie did not sign out but escaped the hashit as she had already left but the JMs have long memories.

The hares put on a delicious abundance of curries. Thank you very much.

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARES: Madmarg/Never Wrong/Sarah P

RUN NO. 2193 - SPG 1087 JLN MUARA KG SALAMBIGAR

How to cross a log safely - Sue and Cheryl in action

Nice trails

Easy paths

Looking almost like an English dale

Front horn Ryvita

Avoiding the wet, but we finally had to wade thru!

Guests

Returning hasher Marcella

Hashit given with the hose by Not Yet to Bella and Mrs Merlo

RUN NO. 2193

DATE: 31 AUG 2010

SITE: SPG 1087 JLN MUARA, KG SALAMBIGAR

HARES: Pee Wee/Ruthless Pursuit

HENS: 49 CHICKS: 3

FRONT HORN: Ryvita BACK HORN: Alice in Wonderland

After 4 weeks absence, it was good to come back and see the big crowd gathered at Ruthless Pursuit's house. When I heard that Ruthless Pursuit and Pee Wee (2 seasoned hashers!!! and hetro hashers also!!) had set tonight's run, I was a bit dubious but I needed the exercise as having been in Melbourne in the freezing cold, the only exercise I got there was switching the electric blanket from 0 to 3!!!

Off we ran at 5-15pm with Ryvita leading the way - once we left the driveway of Ruthless Pursuit's house, some of the hens ran to the right but a whistle from one of the hashers soon brought them back to Jalan Muara.

Locals drove past tooting and waving as we made our way down the road, then we made a sharp right turn into the jungle. It was a lovely track well worn and trampled down so it easy to follow up and down and up and down. Thank goodness the ups and downs were gentle - well sort of gentle!!! There was a fabulous view from the top and as we wandered down the hill I kept thinking what a great run.

Alas we then struck the dreaded streams and mud - first of all, there was a bit of screaming as large ants (were they red ants or bull ants - not sure but they were biting little buggers!! and they certainly made us hurry over the first crossing and onto the muddy path and along the stream. So much for keeping clean, this is a hash and all true hashes always have MUD!!!!

As we exited the stream and back onto the path, 2 dogs barking (good name for a wine but I digress!) kept us company until we were back at Ruthless Pursuit's house.

After signing out, we hosed ourselves down and got changed and waited for the shout up. Two guests were introduced - Roslyn who has been here for 3 years and someone else (couldn't hear her name from down the back! (Tamsin I believe. ED) who has been here for 11 years attending their first hash!!!.

Returning hasher Marcella had a down down to celebrate her return.

Bit of housekeeping advice from the JMs - if the paper has fallen into the mud or water and is being trampled over, or wet, could the front runners try and put some paper on the branches - it is easier for the late runners to find their way out - thanks to the hasher for waiting for Mad Marg and co. to come out safely.

Speedo told a joke about a woman wanting to be 12 again - her husband thought she meant 12 years old but she meant size 12 so the moral of the tale was even when a man is listening, he is gonna get it wrong.

Couple of announcements made - Not Yet still selling pot plants and next week's run has been changed to Diplo.

Sarong(one of the Hares for next week's run) was off sick and nearly got me the hashit as she called just as Diva announced we were starting the shout up!!! The phone call was quickly cut off!!!!

Hashit was awarded to Mrs Merlot and Bella - they didn't sign in or out!!!(They did not sign in and was a self confession to the JMs. ED) so Not Yet had great pleasure in chucking the water over them and handing the chooks over to them.

A delicious chicken curry and dahl with big rotis was served for our supper - thank you Hares for a great run and good tucker.

NEXT RUN: DIPLO .... Note change of site

HARES: SARONG/MANI/JENNY OF THE BLOCK

RUN NO. 2192- DIPLO - 25 AUG 10

New hen "Rebecca" getting her rules from JM Diva

First time guest including Honey

Hares Beluga/Squeek and Psycho

One of the mater water crossings

Hens waiting for the horn to go off.

RUN NO. 2192

DATE: 25 AUG 2010

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Squeek/Psycho/Beluga

HENS: 45 CHICKS: 3

FRONT HORN: Claire C BACK HORN: Jane

WOW – what can I write after Squeak’s awesome words last week. The use of chicken language was awesome and I didn’t see the word ‘rooster…..’ used anywhere….

Anyhow, me wee chickadees… we all arrived to Lower Diplo on a very very overcast day to find many of our hashers back from holidays and rearing to go. It was good to see everyone coming back nice and safe after their holidays abroad and ladies catching up on all the news.

Claire our front horn started us all off at 5.15pm and away we went. Up the road and in to the jungle and down down to our first wee river crossing – where most people went straight through up to your shins and some tentatively used some old trees across the wee river. One of our first time guests called Honey was assisted across with some coaxing but finally made the plunge into the water and across ….

The hash was lovely and as I was at the rear with Jane chatting away.. we missed the checks but I do believe that Trailblazer discovered the first and I think Ready Mix was on to the next one, not sure about third check sorry. Speaking of Trailblazer….. I also believe she decided to have her evening bath in one of the river pools and had a few hashers concerned when they discovered her wallowing in the water ….. must have been cold!! I was assured she had removed her front pouch with phone etc in and was enjoying her bath!!

The hash contained something for everyone, .. water crossings, mud, trees to traverse, mud, hills, mud, lovely jungle, oh and some mud. Few slippery experiences but all out safe and sound by probably about 6.30ish. It was a really good run and I enjoyed Lower Diplo which I haven’t done for a while.

Then on to the shout up and down down to our hares for a great hash. A welcome to two guests – Meryl (great to see ya finally made it) and Honey (wonderful he/she dog belonging to our lovely Aunty Lynn…)

Then welcome a new member – YAYYYYYY – Rebecca…. You have the rules now so no excuse when it comes to hashit.

Then we had some special awards – Squeak making 100 runs and our Bunny Girl for making 150 runs. Congrats ladies!!!!

We had our very own Speedo deliver us a special joke via Not Yet…

After very quick announcements it was time for hashit….. but alas no one this week!!

Amazing food was provided by our hares but……. Our lovely Duchess had departed earlier with the plates and cutlery still in her car…. So she was contacted and returned with eating implements and away we went!!!

Thank you to our hares for your run and food!!!ed once received.

NEXT RUN: SPG 1087 JLN MUARA, KG SALAMBIGAR

HARES: Pee Wee/Ruthless Pursuit

RUN NO. 2191 - SPG 378 SUBOK 17 AUG 2010

Run celebrants - Cheryl/Kellie/Peahen

Trips enjoying returning to Brunei hash for a holiday

The hares Alison/Cheryl/Sue/Duchess with JM Ruthless Pursuit

Nice jungle trail at the beginning of the run.

RUN NO. 2191

DATE: 17 AUG 2010

SITE: SPG 378 SUBOK

HARES: Alison/Cheryl/Sue/Duchess

HENS: 40 CHICKS: 4

FRONT HORN: Readymix BACK HORN: Trailblazer

After brooding over the words all day, here they are:

A larger clutch of hens than we’ve had in the past 6 weeks flocked together tonight, after so many who had flown the coop to go sunny side up returned home to roost. The sign waiting for us from the hens who laid the run certainly ruffled a few feathers with its ominous “very wet and slippery, there are hills, you have been warned” message.

‘Who will help me carry the horn?’ asked our little red hen. Most were too chicken, but Readymix and Trailblazer took up the challenge. We continued clucking about until Readymix egged us on by squawking the horn right on time, then off into the jungle we flew.

The more flighty hens rushed off on the paper pellet trail to first check, which was a back check nuggetted out by Ruthless Pursuit. Second check required a bit more scratching about but was finally found by the well seasoned Magic Roundabout. The very plucky Readymix completed the final check and, after scrambling up a steep climb with some wobbly knees, everyone was out.

Back at the henhouse, the shout up began with a big cheer for the hares. Duchess preened as she was congratulated on her upcoming birthday – her spring chicken status never in doubt. There was a real pecking order for the special awards, with Kellie on 50, Peahen on 350, and Cheryl on 400 – something to really crow about!

Announcements took a more somber tone with the sad news that Velma’s brother passed away. Our thoughts go out to her.

Jane mentioned an away trip to Temburong at the end of the month, Not Yet is a grandmother, and kids hash is on this weekend. We all cracked up after Alice in Wonderland’s Frog Prince joke. Beluga and Not Yet shared some examples of how easy it is to get egg on your face when speaking in English.

Then it was time for hashit. Knowing that the early bird catches the worm, Diva had had a stickybeak at the sign-in board and plucked out two offenders. We all crowed when it was revealed that Serene had not signed in and Not Yet and not signed out.

The food was, of course, finger licking good. It was a very pleasant night, with the last hardy hens finally departing when the sky started falling.

Don’t worry, next time I might shell out on some new jokes!

NEXT RUN: DIPLO

HARES: Psycho/Beluga/Squeek

RUN NO. 2190 - 10AUG - DIPLO

Pretty Trails of Diplo

Small water crossing

Back horn Squeek

Front horn "Ruthless Pursuit"

Hares: Smurf/Trailblazer/Pee Wee and Madam Sin

A gentle watering for the Hashit as Ruthless Pursuit did not fill up the bucket!!

RUN NO. 2190

DATE: 10 AUGUST 2010

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Madam Sin/Trailblazer/Pee Wee/Smurf

HENS: 33 CHICKS: 2

FRONT HORN: Ruthless Pursuit BACK HORN: Squeek

A hot sweaty bunch of hashers (and that was before we set off into the jungle!) gathered at lower Diplo on Tuesday. Not many of us, a select bunch!

There was a telephone call from the hares, saying to go back at second check; sounded good to me. It was so hot and humid, not pleasant for a delicate flower such as myself!

Magic sounded the horn and off we went. Pleasant trails, made me remember the time I was rescued by Sid and Lone Ranger. I was with an Indian lady and we were so far behind everyone else and it began to get dark, so of course we became slower and slower. Eventually this lady told me she hoped to get out soon because she had an operation in the morning. I asked her what kind of operation she was having and she told me, ‘Oh no my dear, I am the surgeon!’

Eventually we heard voices and out of the gloom came Fletcher Rescue Inc. bearing torches and 100+. They got us out and we trudged back to the on-on to celebrate with the ‘librarians’.

That wasn’t going to happen to me this time, although later, according to Madam Sin and Smurf, it almost happened to the hares.

Anyway, the hash was fine, very pretty in parts; a couple of water crossings, a bit of mud, a bit of slipping down slopes and puffing up hills. Well done ladies, a good hash despite your hassles.

I suppose because there weren’t that many of us, we ended up sitting in a big circle, a bit like girl guides. Not that many girl guides swig beer or gin and tonic but you know what I mean!

Ruthless Pursuit started off the shout-up with the hares, who told us we were lucky not to have done Friday’s hash (at the same site), an arduous ordeal by all accounts.

There were no special runs to celebrate and nearly no entertainment until Psycho remembered a joke. It was about computers, but I am not sure I understood it! Then Alice told us about a 24hour breast-feeding hot-line. Very useful information for those of us in that situation, thankfully not me!

Back to Psycho, who announced she is looking for a house and Alice, who has a friend selling furniture. It all happens at the Ladies Hash!

Hash Shit time found Clover, Christine and Duchess charged with flower violations. Clover and Christine were watered for their crime!

The shout up ended and delicious laksa was provided by the hares. Thanks ladies for the food and the run.

NEXT RUN: Spg 378 Sg Akar - water tower opp rubbish dump

HARES: Alison/Cheryl/Sue & Duchess

RUN NO. 2189 - SPG 791 JLN MUARA - 3 AUG 10

Clover after a holiday chatting to guest after the run

A happy Duchess after the run

Hares Mad Marg and Tango

A happy Sarah P

Tango celebrating 150 runs.

Guests showing their skills in "down down"s

RUN NO. 2189

DATE: 3 AUGUST 2010

SITE: SPG 791 JLN MUARA, KG TANAH JAMBU (MORLEY MOVERS)

HARES: Tango /Mad Marg

HENS: 33 CHICKS: 3

FRONT HORN: Suzie BACK HORN: Kellie

About 30 hens set off at 5.15 on a road run round the houses to end up at the water tower, which they also ran round, before plunging into the jungle. Some devious hens had short cut straight to the water tower, to the surprise of those who had diligently followed the paper.

A short distance down the trail, Kelly was found standing with one hand full of paper and the other clutching the horn. When asked if the check had been found, she said yes but wasn't sure if it was being laid through. So the three short cutting amigos, offered to go and make sure this was being done and just as they were beginning to wonder where the hash had gone, they were almost knocked over by Ruthless Pursuit.

She was doing a great impression of a hound as she had dashed off to the on paper and then rushed back to lay the check through. What a woman! This was in fact the only check and from then on it was a good run out to the tent and as some people are desperately fit, they decided to go round the run again for the extra calorie burn.

At the shout up there were 3 guests (minus one who had left early actually - Emma), Rachel and Jenny were welcomed and Tis Alice (in Wonderland ) told 2 more, funny jokes and then we were served delicious food and another ladies night drew to a close under a cloudless sky. On on.

NEXT RUN: 10 AUGUST

SITE: DIPLO

HARES: Madam Sin/Trailblazer/Pee Wee