HASH RELAY #16 26APR15

HASH RELAY #16 100 YEARS OF ANZAC
HARES: H3 well assisted by DON FOULKES & LONE RANGER
DATE: 26 APR 2015
SITE: DIPLO
TEAMS ENTERED: 22 X 4 LEGS

Felt it appropriate that a few photos and words should be published for such a memorable and great run. All within the Upper Diplo site (for how long we will have access to seems to have the days numbered as contractors building chanceries and residences sprout closer and closer to the top) - A clever masterpiece with no transport involved and even points where you could cheer your team mates along on the other legs! Hash day started with hares and helpers arriving at site by 8 a.m.

Some photos for your enjoyment and again a huge thank you to Don and his family for the many hours recceeing and planning, and Lone Ranger giving up his  late afternoons and weekend to be with his hash family.  Also a big thank you for the support of other hashes in Brunei, especially BSBH3. Well done to the H3 team for running a great hash.

For the record: Hash Relay #14 - 2007 Hash Relay #15 - 2014 Hash Relay #16 - 2015

The crew behind the scene.

Chilling out, some members of the winning team! "Hash Gurus" and Bukit or Bust team

Briefing before the start

Glow Girls 1 & 2 before the start

Glow girls in gear

Briefing the minions

 

Start of first leg

 

 

Good to see more jungle on the last leg and smiling hashers.

 

Circles

All out in the field

Paul getting ready for the tribute before shout up

Minutes silence

 

Signing in with Bunny Girl

FAB 4/Beercats from H3/Thermomix H4

 

 

The FAB 4 o H4

Thermomix team with JMs

Keladi Tuas and Woman Woman teams

Sundowners with Flower Power

Girls gone wildKP

KP Minerals teams

 

The winning team

 

 

Getting their medals

RUN NO. 2436 LUCKY GARDENS 28APR15

RUN NO. 2436
DATE: 28 APR 2015
SITE: LUCKY GARDENS
HARES: ALISON/CHARYL/BLACK BEAUTY/RECRUITER

I know I know one should write the run reports sooner, now I'm not sure if what I'll write is off the Hash Relay or of Tuesdays Hash. Both quite memorable.

 

Its been a while that I've been down in Lucky Gardens and I always enjoy it. Lots of jokes made as we stumbled in, since we were missing quite an amount of ladies who hashed the Hash Relay on Sunday, the other half struggling up the hill. Comments made and laugh salvo's heard and we were only on the first hill.

 

First check was found and the back horn was honking....bloody hell I'm sincerely getting slow. Being injured hobbling to the woods made a lousy front horn, nearly swopped places with the back horn but she wouldn't have it.

 

All checks were back checks and well laid, expected from weathered hares! Sneakily placed. 

A beautiful trail on not too obvious track send all hens in and out with a smile. A good little workout with front runners barely making it out before the pack. Where a wonderful pasta awaited the hens after the On-On....things were said, a new member was called (I believe) and a first timer briefed well. 

 

Hashit was given to Peachikeen....don't ask what for, but it was well taken.

Next weeks run will be Dutch 70th Liberation day celebrations, the hash will be slightly different where checks are replaced by stations to be passed and concurred. 

 

Tungku beach, surfers beach side to park your car and the start of the trail, with the On-On at the second beach and  4x4's ready to bring along your change of clothes and shuttle back to the cars after. 

 

Bring a swimsuit if you fancy a dip and wear Orange or Red/white/blue. Peace be upon everyone!

On-On HashHound

 

NEXT RUN: TUNGKU BEACH - bring a chair

HARES: HASHHOUND/PEACHIKEEN

RUN NO. 2435 RIMBA 21APR15

RUN NO. 2435
DATE: 21 APR 15
SITE: RIMBA - ST GEORGES
HARES: MRS PINGU/BUNNY GIRL
FRONT HORN: RYVITA    BACK HORN: GOOD NIGHT KIWI

The Ladies Hash were celebrating St. George’s Day and the site at Rimba was awash with the traditional colours of red and white.

At the appointed time, front horn Ryvita led us down the road and into the jungle. We were promised a long but flat run. I think that is what happened although I only went to first check. I don’t know who found the checks but Alison and I heard first check being called. The general consensus seemed to be that this was a good hash with chances to run and walk and talk!

Goodnight Kiwi was the back horn. (thanks for doing that for me Liz, I wasn’t feeling up to doing it.)
The delightful English Roses treated us to a cooling Pimms cocktail before the shout up started.

At the shout up the Hares were thanked and down-downed and two new members were announced, Karla and Kem, hope you are studying the rules!

April birthday girls, Madam Sin, Never Wrong and Erin were treated to cupcakes and a rousing rendition of ‘happy birthday’.

Announcements were made, Hash Relay, New Zealand Association dinner/dance.
The English Roses then treated us to a hash version of ‘Always look on the hash side of life.’ This was followed by some un-PC jokes via Carol’s dad. Very funny.

Hash Shit was dealt out swiftly (and coldly) to Lassie, Mean Machine and Ready Mix for mobile phone offences.

The JM’s reminded us to wear hash t-shirts to the shout up unless we are dressed up for a celebration run such as St. George’s.

The English Roses laid on a lip-smacking supper of fish and chips. cooked on site.

Thank you ladies for a good run and delicious food.

Next week’s run is at Lucky Gardens, a typical ‘up’, ‘down’ and ‘along a bit’ hash.

Here are some facts about the Patron Saint of England that might surprise you...
Saint George isn’t English
While St George’s exact birthdate remains unclear but is likely to be 270 AD, we know that he was born in Cappadocia, part of modern day Turkey.
He probably didn’t save a maiden from a dragon…
As if the dragon wasn't a giveaway, we’re sorry to say that the vision of Saint George in a red-crossed white tunic saving a fair maiden from a fire-breathing beast is all myth and legend.
This depiction of Saint George first came to public attention in 1483 in a book called The Golden Legend, according to the BBC. The text was a translation of a book by a French Bishop, Jacques de Voragine.
 Little is known about the man. What we do know is that Saint George was born to an upper-class Christian family, before he become a Roman soldier. When his father died, he and his mother
returned to Palestine, and he decided to join the retinue of Diocletian, the Roman Emperor at the time.
He earned his reputation as a protector of Christianity after he refused orders from Diocletian to persecute followers of the religion at the start of the 4th century. He then resigned.
And despite being cruelly tortured at the order of the emperor, Saint George refused to denounce his faith. His actions saw him dragged through the streets of Diospolis (now Lydda) in Palestine and beheaded.
The martyrdom retold in Saint George's legend appears to be historically accurate, as he is believed to have died in 303 AD.
It wasn't until 494AD that he was canonised by Pope Gelasius.
A king decided to make him the Patron Saint of England
Edward III, who reigned from 1327 to 1377 was influenced by the stories of returning crusaders telling of Saint George's bravery.
So, when Edward founded the Order of the Garter, England’s order of knights, he made Saint George its patron.
By the 14th century Saint George was viewed as a special protector of the English.

NEXT RUN: LUCKY GARDENS
HARES: ALISON/CHERYL/BBEAUTY/RECRUITER

RUN NO. 2434 KAPOK KANAN 14APR15

RUN NO. 2434
DATE: 14 APR 2015
SITE: KAPOK KANAN
HARES: NEVER WRONG/VELMA

Grand Hash National, Kapok Kanan, Tuesday 14th April (needs to be read very quickly with a commentators tone)

With all bets on, the hens were ready at the starting line. Then the sound of the horn at 5.15 – they were off! The front runners quickly separated from the rest of the group and were running up the hill. The first bend was taken well by all front runners and then as they approached the next hill, Mean Machine soon took the lead. Front horn was closely on her tail and caught up by the time both went off track and into the jungle. Weird noises slowed down both runners and the front runners soon regrouped at first check. Hash Hound was injured and took the short cut.  Ryvita was first to find the back check which put her back  in the lead. With Mrs Pingu laying the paper through, Ryvita sprinted off and Mean Machine kept a steady pace and soon caught up.  2nd check was a similar story, keeping the front runners together until they were on the stretch of trail at the top of the hill.

 

 It was still anyone's race (not literally as we know that hash is not a race!)and the front runners were shoulder to shoulder and there was nothing in it. Taking in the time for the beautiful views over Serasa and the Yacht Club, all runners slowed down to a standstill….and then they were off again. This time taking a clear lead as she ran the final lap down the hill, not put off by the smelly cave and water obstacle, Mean Machine was sure to be in first place. 

But what was this? A final obstacle of Never Wong and Velma, all runners fell to the temptations of the coconut refreshments on offer, with some of us having more than one. Coming in first place was a complete outsider, with the odds of 100-1, whoever placed that bet was definitely quids in. But we don't know who that was as all line judges were not at the signing in board!

 

All hens were safely signed in and the shout up started promptly..it was a big celebration – Never Wrongs 60th birthday as well as an amazing number of runs. No ‘hash it’ today …but there is always next week…if anyone remembers. A feast of scrummy home made food and  a gooey chocolate birthday cake was on offer. The dry weather was good to us, allowing lots of gossip under the stars.

Grand Hash National, Kapok Kanan, Tuesday 14th April (needs to be read very quickly with a commentators tone)

With all bets on, the hens were ready at the starting line. Then the sound of the horn at 5.15 – they were off! The front runners quickly separated from the rest of the group and were running up the hill. The first bend was taken well by all front runners and then as they approached the next hill, Mean Machine soon took the lead. Front horn was closely on her tail and caught up by the time both went off track and into the jungle. Weird noises slowed down both runners and the front runners soon regrouped at first check. Hash Hound was injured and took the short cut.  Ryvita was first to find the back check which put her back  in the lead. With Mrs Pingu laying the paper through, Ryvita sprinted off and Mean Machine kept a steady pace and soon caught up.  2nd check was a similar story, keeping the front runners together until they were on the stretch of trail at the top of the hill.

 It was still anyone's race (not literally as we know that hash is not a race!)and the front runners were shoulder to shoulder and there was nothing in it. Taking in the time for the beautiful views over Serasa and the Yacht Club, all runners slowed down to a standstill….and then they were off again. This time taking a clear lead as she ran the final lap down the hill, not put off by the smelly cave and water obstacle, Mean Machine was sure to be in first place. 

But what was this? A final obstacle of Never Wong and Velma, all runners fell to the temptations of the coconut refreshments on offer, with some of us having more than one. Coming in first place was a complete outsider, with the odds of 100-1, whoever placed that bet was definitely quids in. But we don't know who that was as all line judges were not at the signing in board!

All hens were safely signed in and the shout up started promptly..it was a big celebration – Never Wrongs 60th birthday as well as an amazing number of runs. No ‘hash it’ today …but there is always next week…if anyone remembers. A feast of scrummy home made food and  a gooey chocolate birthday cake was on offer. The dry weather was good to us, allowing lots of gossip under the stars.

 

Mrs Pingu, Bunny Girl and the English Roses

Next weeks run – Rimba – we can promise NO hills and good trails which all will enjoy. Distance is a good 5.5 km. Wear red and white for St George's Day.

 

RUN NO. 2433 SPG121SUBOK 7APR2015

 RUN NO. 2433
DATE: 7APR2015
SITE SPG 121 SUBOK
HARES: DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE/TRAILBLAZER
It was another small gathering of hashers who arrived at Subok  for the hash run.

 

We were informed there was a medium and short run and not to worry because the first 15 minutes were the worst. The hares were certainly right about that.It was all uphill at first but I counted more than 15 minutes of climbing.  New member Karla decided to turn back but was convinced by Psycho to carry on as it would get easier.

 

First check was found quickly and we were soon going downwards, through some new trails. We continued along road and then back through jungle till we were back along familiar trails we have not done for quite a while.  It was good to be able to enjoy them again.

 

Thank you hares for reacquainting us with this jungle again. (I heard 3rd check was found while some seasoned hashers were reminiscing the sights from the old days and stumbled on the "on" paper! Should have made the checks harder but then again, we did not want to go back in for lost hens! having had the luxury of a shower. Ed)

 

We were met at the roadblock with the hares and a welcome punch, we rehydrated then strolled back to Duchess Of Cambridges for the on on.

 

The on on was another fairly quiet affair with many still enjoying holidays. There were 2 first time guests, Nicola and Lisa both Kiwis. Squeak reminded us that hash relay is only three weeks away. Seems to have come up quickly. Hope everyone has teams and their theme outfits ready.

 

Mrs Pinggu entertained us with some politically incorrect jokes from her father.We were left wondering about the ones she didn't  read though.

 

Thank you hares for the delicious wraps, chicken and salads.

On On Neverwrong

 

NEXT RUN: KAPOK KANAN - Celebration run

HARES: NEVER WRONG/VELMA

RUN NO. 2432 SPG 370 31MAR15

RUN NO. 2432

DATE: 31 MAR 2015

SITE: SPG 370 JLN MUARA KG SG TILONG

HARES: TIFF/NEVER WRONG

FRONT HORN: RYVITA     BACK HORN: ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Survivor with daughter Karla and Alice in Wonderland as back horn

Hares Tiff & Never Wrong with standy in JM Ryvita looking on

It had been a very hot day with threat of rain and even rumbling skies in the distance, but the rain kept away.

With the two JMs on holiday, Hash Hound had volunteered to look after proceedings but with the hazy days prior was too sick to be at hash.  Ryvita took up the challenge and started everyone off at 5.15 pm.  A very small crowd had gathered with the seasoned hashers leading the pack.  After having been on holiday for quite a few weeks, Pee Wee was keen to run keeping Ryvita company.

 

First check was called after following the huge Sg Tilong storm drains

 

and with “hash knowledge” Trailblazer guessed it had to be to the right and soon found the on paper.  For a while Sid, Duchess of C and Trailblazer became front runners but front horn Ryvita and Pee Wee were soon on our heels.

We wove around and under some bushes and along the fence line that we used to take from the other side of Spg 370.  Quite a bit of maintenance and repairs were lacking and at some point a tree had fallen on the fence breaking the security! I wonder if the lights still work?  We raced along familiar trails and were soon at the open space and the daunting upward climb towards the cliff by the edge of the jungle came into sight. 

 

Paper led us into the jungle by the bottom right but 2nd check was soon called.  By then the rest of the pack had arrived at the edge of the clearing and ladies were over the whole area checking.  Readymix called on back into the jungle and we were again on track homeward bound.  From then easy trail out back on the road to Tiff’s new crib.  An orderly crowd with one new guest (Antonia) introduced.  No hashit was given and we then tucked into self design fillings of chicken, tuna, salad, egg and cheese with a good variety of bread rolls.  There was also chocolate biscuits for those with sweet tooth.

 The small crowd of just over 20 soon dispersed and as usual only the “hardcore” stayed till quite late or shall I say early?

 

NEXT RUN: Spg 121 Jalan Subok (town end) with onon at Spg 106. Please bring a chair. No parking in Spg 106 so please park at Spg 121 or along Jalan Subok.

 

HARES: DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE/TRAILBLAZER - Wear long pants if you don’t want your legs to be scratched.

RUN NO. 2431 DIPLO 24MAR2015

RUN NO. 2431
DATE: 24MAR2015
SITE: DIPLO - INAUGURAL RED DRESS RUN BY H3
HARES: SQUEAK/TWINKLETOES AND WWOMAN

I arrived at Diplo and saw we are to do Zumba before the hash and wondered if I would use up all my energy early. We were led through a fifteen minute workout but my coordination in some of the moves left a lot to be desired. I did enjoy looking at the instructors though. The hashers who arrived late missed a good warm up.

 

 

 

 

 

We then headed into the Diplo trails, some bravely already in their red dresses. Down, down we went knowing it would be uphill soon. We came to a familiar log crossing which tested our gymnastic balance beam skills and continued up, down hills and across water crossings.

 

When I thought we must have been coming to an out trail the hares led us in another direction 

and we came to different trails. We began to wonder where we would eventually come out.

Finally after the hares had taken us over most of the hills in Diplo we came out at down the road near the Indonesian residence. It was probably good training for when I do Mount Kinabalu in May.Thank you hares.
 

The shout up was a very lively colourful  affair. With many first time guests who needed some shaving skills. They were introduced and the hens who had found animals in the jungle are presented with wings.

 

 

The best dressed paraded in style and were rewarded. 

 

The line up!

Who's this behind the shades?

 

And ooh la lah who is this?

Happy visitor to Ladies Hash

 

 

Some long time H3 ladies

 

Mrs Pinggu entertained us with a joke and one first time guest (Capt Darling) recited a very funny poem about a cross dresser at Gadong Market.

 

The hashit were jointly taken by Hash Hound for not passing on the horn and Lone Ranger for forgetting his wife's Hash Name.

 

The food was a delicious feast of Roti, salads, Dips, cakes and melon.

The inaugural Red Dress Run was a great success with $500 being raised for One Stop Brunei.

Good work Committee. Lets hope it can now become a yearly event.

 

NEXT RUN: SPG 370 JLN MUARA, KG SG TILONG

HARES: NEVERWRONG/TIFF

PLEASE BRING A CHAIR AND PARK SENSIBLY

 

RUN NO. 2430 MENTERI WATERFALLS 17MAR2015

RUN NO. 2430
DATE: 17MAR 2015 - ST PATRICKS
SITE: MENTERI WATERFALLS
HARES: Wonderwoman/The Recruiter/Sam I Am

Tuesday dawned to a rather nasty fog gracing Bandar. One of my col-leagues pointed out this would mean the day was going to be a hot one. He was definitely right! Once the fog lifted we were blessed with a beautiful, clear, sunny day with not even the threat of rain. And so it was, in the swel-tering heat of the late afternoon, we all gathered at Mentiri Waterfalls keen and eager to tackle the run.

The gracious and kind hares had taken pity on those of us who are on the fitness challenged side and provided three possible runs. The short and easy run was said to be 2km’s (and I can tell you this was totally true), with a medium run of 2.5km’s and a long run of 5.5km’s. The runners greeted the news of the 5.5k run with cheers of excitement (can anyone else say "crazy!").

5.15 quickly rolled around and off we all went towards the in trail. From there we went up. And up. And up. Luckily for me there was a bit of a plateau about half way up where I was able to catch my breath before heading up again (yep, sadly the up’s were not all done yet.)

Once we reached the top of the hill (mountain?) it was along the trail to the right towards where a rather unsightly road has been cut right through the middle of this beautiful jungle. We crossed the road and headed back into the jungle where we quickly stumbled onto the first check. To find the paper again we had to go back across the road and deeper into the jungle on the waterfall side.

The trail was absolutely gorgeous (as the jungle always is in Brunei) and gently undulated along the ridgeline for a while. Shortly thereafter we found a fork in the track that led us (those who chose the short trail) down the origi-nal hill we had climbed (am I the only one thinking it may have been a bit pointless to climb it in the first place?)

After crossing a couple of streams (after all it’s not a hash without at least one water crossing!) we passed over a clearing and out past the swimming hole. That water sure looked inviting!

After exiting the jungle it was off to The Recruiters place for the shout up, where we got to meet Mean Machines guest who regaled us with the story of her visit to Kampong Ayer where she saw some "promiscuous" monkeys.

The hares honored St Paddy’s day with excellent poetry created by those lucky enough to find a shamrock in the jungle, and with a quiz (which was bloody hard!) The shout up was then followed by an excellent spread of tra-ditional Irish fare (which perfectly complimented the totally excellent green punch - yum!)

A very enjoyable evening was had by all, and the Hares deserve a huge thank you for such a great St Paddy’s Day celebration run.

Next week’s run is the H3 inaugural Red Dress. Don’t forget to wear red and bring a donation for our nominated charity, One Stop Wildlife. See you all at Diplo.

On on.
NEXT RUN: DIPLO (RED DRESS RUN)
HARES: COMMITTEE
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RUN NO. 2429 DST 10MAR15

RUN NO. 2429
DATE: 10MAR2015
SITE: DST
HARES: RYVITA/PEACHI KEEN/MEANMACHINE/ITCHY FEET

“Words don’t come easy,” said my fellow hares.  So I landed the job but that gets me out of washing up!!!

DST is always good to stretch ones legs and run/jog/ or stroll around depending on how you feel when you arrive at the site.  As I was on Back horn I happily plodded round the trail.  I was on hand when the front runners had disappeared into the distance and first check was an “on back”.  I was just behind Tiffany who found it.   The horn came in handy, so we didn’t have to use our voices to get everyone’s attention.   

Most of the run was as flat as a pancake with a few rise and falls, a bit of tromping through the jungle and a splash in the mud to finish.  Second check was found by Speedy and Hash Hound sniffed out the third (or was it the other way round? – can’t remember as I asked that question after the gin swirls)

Short run;
A handful of us decided to go on the short run for a nice walk about and go slow as we like. On the first turning, lo and behold was a swirly. MGTS saw it first so she took that one. And then we lost pink paper and as we were looking about I found a swirly. On paper we went with JM’s Squeak & Twinkle Toes and Smurf not far behind. By the time we twisted, side stepped, oh look a less muddier and wet path, we have counted up to 9 swirls stuck all along the short run after each of us got a swirl. And guess where we ended up before the out… the bog! There was nowhere around the bog but to slosh slowly right through.

Giant pitcher plant by Hash Hound

A bit muddy shoes

 

 

The shout up was rather eventful as we welcomed a new member Karen, who unfortunately forgot when to drink so was awarded the Hash Shit later in the night.  But then again our JM was having trouble with her words and that was before the gin started swirling.

Our JM entertained us with a Dr. Seuss poem which had been adapted especially for Jane.  She has procrastinated for a long time about joining the hash - as she doesn’t like water, mud, going under or over logs, snakes, creepy crawlies or anything else that one might associate with the ladies hash in Brunei.  Think it was the social life and wonderful ladies that make Tuesdays so lovely that finally enticed her.  Jane is now known as “Sam I am”.

There were a few announcements – red dress day on the 24th March and Hash relay in April.  Crumpets were on sale but not for the next few weeks so hope you stocked up.  New Zealand Ass is holding an amazing race in May.

The March birthdays were celebrated and lots of cake was consumed – ladies are always willing to break the diet or healthy eating for a piece of chocolate heaven.  Lucky for our waist lines the hares had prepared yummy salads to balance it all out. (Trailblazer shouted security with leftover chocolate cake, got a "Thank You"!)

Mean Machine introduced us to a new game – Gin swirl – a real hit that I’m sure will make a re-appearance.  4 ladies to a team, but as Smurf discovered it is better if you are all the same height – stand around a Frisbee filled with Gin and lemonade.  It is swirled around and you drink when the liquid comes near your mouth (not snorted up your nose as someone tried).  Now I know why the Frisbee was invented!!!!

NEXT RUN: MENTERI WATERFALLS - ST PATRICKS
ONON AT MANGGIS DUA

RUN NO. 2428 DIPLO 3MAR2015

RUN NO. 2428
DATE: 3 MAR 2015
SITE: DIPLO - CNY
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/READYMIX/JENNI OTB/SERENE

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!! Happy Year of the Sheep....or Ram...or Goat....

The Chinese New Year celebration run, once again, saw us back at Diplo for our weekly frolic through the jungle. Many of the usual suspects and one first time guest were on site for the late afternoon jaunt. Without much info to go on, other than that there was n obscene amount of paper on the trail, I (Mean Machine) sounded the horn to signal the start.  Diplo allows for some good running stretches and the front runners blazed ahead in search of the first check.  The checks were all found quite quickly - I am only sure of Ryvita and Speedy Gonzalez.... Tiffany might have found one, too :) - and with all of them being "on, on, on back", that obscene amount of paper ended up in my hands!

During the first loop of this 2km'ish run (yes there was a group of hardcore hahsers who went in for round two) there was some new jargon being yelled out: "onon shimmie, onon scoot (Tiffany trying to cross the log!), onon squat, onon dodge",  Diplo makes for some interesting calls.

The onon was a feast of many delights. It was prefaced with the usual introductions, entertainment (nice to have Mrs Pingu back for this) and a celebration of Tiffany for her 50th run... YAY!  (I have mentioned Tiffany far too many times..haha) With no hashit to give out, it was onto the CNY portion of the evening. It began with a 'blessing toss to help bring good fortune to those who participated and were able to adeptly maneuvere the chopsticks to keep the food on the plate! The food was scrumptious and included, my personal favourite, "shrinking uterus sou;" - Yummy!!

Next week's run is at DST and it will be a completely different run from two weeks ago. The long run will be a bit over 5km - with only one big'ish hill - and the short run will be .....short.  There is some swampy areas - choose shoes accordingly. No need for long pants or sleeves.

Onon will be 'on site' - be prepared for some deliciousness.
Cheers, Mean Machine, Ryvita, Peachi Keen and Itchy Feet

NEXT RUN: DST
HARES: MEAN MACHINE/RYVITA/PEACHI KEEN/ITCHY FEET

RUN NO. 2426 SPG 378 SUBOK 17FEB2015

RUN NO. 2426
SITE: SPG 378 SUBOK
DATE: 17 FEB 2015
HARES: DANI/HASHHOUND/SPEEDY GONZALEZ
FRONT HORN: PEACHI KEAN    BACK HORN: THE RECRUITER
　


At last a day of no rain and no sign of rain in the abode so it was we collected at the edge of Jln Sungai Akar/Subok on another Tuesday afternoon. Quite a few cars gathered at the bottom of Spg 378 for what we'd been told was to be a substantial work out on some old trails of 5+ km!!! Oh okay we're we ready for this!

All signed in when our JM announced that there were to be 3 checks no surprises there and each would be on different coloured paper, a multi coloured hash this was to be.

Front horn Peachi Keen and back horn Recruiter were there to guide the pack up, up and up that damned hill, those of us who have previously hashed or laid in this area before will remember it well but previously we drove it and it would have been a damn sight easier to drive but no we walked, trotted and I'm sure there were some who ran up it too. Up and up until we reached the water towers and little hut, around and scramble up the bank and into the jungle, phew a good start for the 5 km.

A lot of clearing had been done by the hares, good work and thank you I certainly re-member it had previously been a hellish scramble over a tree fall to get into the ridge but the newly cleared path was a welcome sight.

Off along the ridge trail passing Glamour as we go to stop at the junction - in or out trail now there's a choice!

Of course as a responsible hasher you are suppose to go on the in trail but as con-trary hashers we decided to head on along the out!! Our reasoning 5+ km sounds too long after a 5 hour recce last week, we always make the words up anyway and we know that the in-trail will head down and down into the wet valley!! Were we right??

Well not about the length of the run as apparently the hares based this on their recce and had to re-calculate the length once they laid it to about 3 km.

About the run yes along the lovely ridge the run did wander to first check and the valley floor, a stream, a meandering they went until it was back up and up to the opposite ridge which is where we met the on coming hash. (we are definitely right about making up most of the hash words!!!)

A word to future hashers if you don't want to stay in the jungle to lay through a lolipop run then mark the trail with a gap and sign not so obviously as this weeks run as yes contrary runners like us will go reverse but more importantly the whole hash has been made aware of the direction of your run and so the checks become easy peasy to predict which according to the first few front runners we met including front horn Peachi Keen and Mean machine they shouted as they thundered past "Checks were easy", we asked "found by who?" so we could congratulate them in the words but their answer was lost to the wind as they ran on. So whoever you were, that found the three colourful checks and I think at least one was found by Mean machine - well done and keep it up.
 　
At this point Cheryl's phone rang and our report was interrupted by a facetime conversation with her son in Melbourne!!! What fun we have in Brunei jungle and oh the joys of internet communications

We hoped he wouldn't send the picture viral but children will be children!!! and it was on facebook before we got out of the jungle. Thankfully we don't think it was a hash-it able of-fence.

Lovely ridge trails out with the regular ups and downs of this area saw the hashers back out to walk, jog, run or wobble back down the tarmac hill to the drinks and cars. A lovely area reopened up by the hares, a day of no rain, a lot of great trail clearing... thank you ladies and all in all another memorable ladies hash.

Off to the on-on we went, JM's in full flow we heard, one guest with Ryvita a very sensible lady who choose the hash and a sleep in instead of crossfit called Linda (I think, sorry if wrong). Two new members hurrah but they were missing!!! a returning Satu Lagi..... again!!!! showed how a down-down should be done and reminded us to be thankful for super spend, see you again soon Satu Lagi. No hashit but Mrs Pingu was back so a good laugh we all had at the expense of those blokes.

A few announcements we had as well, hash relay, first red dress run, flour and bun cases to pass on from Iron woman what else?? (which will be put to good use this week for the On-On) and then very welcome and absolutely delicious pumpkin and chick pea curry with salad followed by flapjack ..... yummy the end of a good hashing day.

This week's run ....... well after a 5 hour recce, much shiggy, river crossing, tearing of leggings and many hills climbed and that hasn't been our only search of the area we have elected for an alternative route you will be pleased to hear and that's all I'm saying. Enjoy there will be decisions to make on the run so decide for yourselves!!! On-on

NEXT RUN: DST
HARES: POSSUM/ALISON/CHERYL/BLACK BEAUTY

 

RUN NO. 2425 DIPLO 10FEB15

RUN NO. 2425
DATE: 10 FEB 2015
SITE: DIPLO (VALENTINE'S RUN)
HARES: PSYCHO/RIPPER/RUSH HOUR/NAP

Valentine's run at good old Diplo, lost were the girls but found their way out which lead to a short walk and a short run for all to wonder off with thoughts of who know who and what to get. Sure our hares must have been distracted giving the runners an other debacle; the on paper split in two ways...a short of short-short-run and a short-long-run. Off we plotted in the longer direction, as for some clearer grounds than for others.
Lots of ups and downs a fantastic shouts from our spiderweb clearing Mean Machine.

Checks were found but lost track of whom, good job done though. Hearts were lost and found in the jungle which awarded us with prices from our Hares.
Most of us enjoyed both jungle trails ending up with a lovely short run for the night. Wonderful food and a kisses quiz ended the night early and sweet.

Next weeks run after a few attempts and chopping away like lady lumberjacks we have you a trail! Long it will be (compensation of last weeks chocolate chip cookies to burn those calories)! For those who aren't keen on a long run we will lay your first check slightly past 1K so you'll have a nice workout too!
For those coming late please think smart! 5.5K was measured so bring enough water and a torch for the out! Second part of the run is loads easier, or maybe was it that we had to chop less?!

NEXT RUN: SPG 378 SG AKAR
HARES: DANI/HASH HOUND/SPEEDY GONZALES
Park on the road shoulder of Jln Subok as the access to the water tower is too narrow to park and drive up.
ONON will be at Dani's.