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.

RUN NO. 2424 MENTERI WATERFALLS 3FEB2015

RUN NO. 2424
DATE: 3 FEB 2015
SITE: MENTIRI WATERFALLS
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/GOODNIGHT KIWI (FORMERLY SID)/HORNBILL
FRONT HORN: ITCHY FEET    BACK HORN: NEVER WRONG

After a grueling work out session on Monday night that left my quads aching, I was dreading the run at the Mentiri (killer) hills. As usual I was late, and I saw Hornbill at the sign-in board who pointed at the “out” route which was much nearer than the “in” so I decided to go the other way around until I hit back horn to turn back. She warned me about the nasty hill up but I decided to try it anyway. Halfway through the run, after passing most of the hashers, I was told most of the run was flat-ish so decided to try and finish it. Fear of being stuck alone in a dark jungle kept me running. So glad for a dry hash for a change! I was told Ryvita and her guest, Anika (?) found the checks and that the first one was particularly sneaky. They were certainly well laid through so late comers like me were not lost. Thank you!

On On was at our lovely GM’s house where I was hoping to see the big elephant she’s working on but I think it’s in her studio at school. One of our JM’s was sporting a new haircut and the hens were a chatty bunch that night. There was lots to go through! We had one FTG, Sarah from Japan who was brought by Peachi Keen. Lovely to see two returning hashers, Doris and Izzie who dragged each other back. Bunny Girl celebrated 250 runs and shared the history of how she got her hash handle. Sid was renamed Goodnight Kiwi. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Ironwoman who is moving to a Singapore (so she may be able to come back for some runs).

Quite a few announcements too! JM’s reminded all upcoming hares that organize runs with on-on at a different site should ensure the address of the on-on goes on Henswords. Cheryl announced that the Seranai (sp) singers are performing some jazzy tunes on 6th and 7th of March. Wonderwoman brought some bags from the Philippines for sale and the Hash Shop is having a sale throughout the month of February to clear stock!

There was a flutter of confusion for the most fun bit as Paula was supposed to get hashit for not signing out. However, she stated that she had signed in and out as a guest as she had not paid her subs. Ironwoman had been a bit too clever and ticked Paula’s name on the list to sign her in…both Paula and Ironwoman escaped hashit but hashit was given to Peachi Keen! Are you lost? I am too! LOL!

We were served hot dogs and bread accompanied by fried onions by the hares. Yum Yum!

Sorry for being so long winded!

Next week’s run is at Diplo! First run at Diplo for 2015 and it’s Valentine’s Run. Wear red or pink or hearts if you fancy. Lots of fun and games planned so do come and bring guests too!

HARES: PSYCHO/RIPPER/RUSH HOUR/NAP

RUN NO. 2423 TJBUNUTKANAN 27JAN15

RUN NO. 2423
DATE: 27JAN 2015
SITE: TANJ BUNUT KANAN
HARES: LEGALLY BLONDE/BUNNY GIRL/TIFF

To the tune of Waltzing Matilda

Once some jolly hashers jogged into the ju-un-gle,
Under the shade of a tropical tree,
And they sang as they stepped and ran into the ju-un-gle.
Who'll come a hashing, a hashing with me.

Hashing yes hashing, hashing yes hashing
Who'll come a Hashing, a hashing with me,
And they sang as they stepped and ran into the ju-un-gle
Who'll come a Hashing, a hashing with me.

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Up jumped the Hares to dri-ink at the sho-ut up
Up jumped the JMs and grabbed them with glee,
And they sang as they shoved that liquor in their eager hand
Who''ll come a Hashing, a hashing with me.

Hashing yes hashing, hashing yes hashing
Who'll come a Hashing, a hashing with me,
And they laughed and they sang to welcome the new me-em-ber
Who'll come a Hashing, a hashing with me.

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Up jumped the FTGs, with hashing tales of Noo-oo-sa
Down went the beverages One Two Three
Whose that ne-ew me-em-ber, cannot work the si-ign in
Who'll come a hashing, a hashing with me.

Hashing yes hashing, hashing yes hashing
Who'll come a Hashing, a hashing with me
Whose that blo-ond bo-omb shell, leaving for Australia
Who'll go a Hashing, a hashing with her

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Hashing yes hashing, hashing yes hashing
Who'll go a Hashing, a hashing with her
And her ghost may be heard as you pass by that jungle tree
Who'll go a hashing a hashing with me.


NEXT RUN: MENTERI WATER FALLS - ONON AT BLACK BEAUTY'S JLN MUARA
HARE: TRAILBLAZER/SID

RUN NO. 2422 RIMBA 20JAN15

RUN NO. 2422
DATE: 20JAN2015
SITE: RIMBA
HARES: WONDER WOMAN + THREE VIRGINS

The sky looked ominous as we arrived at Rimba and everyone was thinking bout the recent rain and how muddy it was likely to be in the jungle.

The trail gradually became muddier and muddier then luckily cleared on to a less slippery track

 

I am sorry I cannot tell you about the checks because as usual I was one of the tail enders.

The trail continued winding and twisting and I was just thinking we had come to the end of the mud when I found myself knee deep a few times. Luckily the water clean the mud off my shoes.

Thank you hares including 3 virgins  for a good run and thank you for sparing us the waist deep water you went through.

At the shout up one first time guest was introduced. Emily from London who spent her younger years in Brunei.

 

There was to be one new member who had apparently left but according to the board was still in the jungle. Oh dear.

Peachy Keen and Smurf shared the Hashit for forgetting the horn and talking during the shout up.

Delicious pasta and chocolate cake was served

 

On On

Neverwrong

NEXT RUN: SALZIELA GARDENS - TANJ BUNUT KANAN
HARES: LEGALLY BLONDE

RUN NO. 2421 SPG 791 JLN MUARA, TANAH JAMBU 13JAN15

RUN NO. 2421
DATE: 13 JAN 2015
SITE: SPG 791 JLN MUARA, TANAH JAMBU
HARES: RYVITA/SATU
FRONT HORN: MEAN MACHINE  BACK HORN: DANI

Just round the corner from my house is a lovely run which we have not done for a very long time. Mean Machine led us into the jungle tooting her horn. Dani brought up the rear with a whistle, as the horn was sitting in her kitchen.  

 

Off the front runners charged up a slippery slope and were soon out of sight. The walkie talkies plodded in, hanging on to branches, pushing and pulling each other up the steep muddy incline. “Thorns to the left” “thorns to the right” “thorns underfoot” was called by hashers to warn of nasty spiky things lurking in the jungle. The trail led us along paths that gave us spectacular views and a lovely wander by the reservoir.

The back group caught up with the front runners who had spent 20 minutes looking for a cheeky back check. It was found by a very surprised Kim at the same time as Hash Hound was asking for hints from the hares. Then it was back across muddy flat land - ready for more housing - for the shout up.

There were two first time guest FTGs Karen (Aussie) and Georgina (Brit) who had been well coached. Hope to see them both again soon. Mrs Pingu’s dad did her proud with a joke. Possum gave us a farting joke and then it was time for Hash Shit – given to Dani of course.

Thank you hares for a lovely run and yummy jacket potatoes and chilly

NEXT RUN: RIMBA EXEC HOUSING (Wear longs and have mozzie spray)

HARES: WONDER WOMAN/JANE/WILMA/DANI

 

RUN NO. 2420 SUBOK 309 6JAN2015

RUN NO. 2420
DATE: 6 JAN 2015
SITE: SUBOK 309
HARES: PEEWEE/PEAHEN

Holidays are over, and some 50 hashers gathered at PeeWee's for the first run of the year. Knowing Subok, we were all bracing ourselves for the inevitable: up the hills we'd go!

With some ducking and diving (mostly from Mean Machine), Hash Hound picked the front horn, and we were ready to go. The run started gently through the Subok water falls and then it was up, up, up, up, up.

The first check was a bit cheeky but from then on the run was pretty straight forward. More up, up, up and then down, down, down. The story goes that the Hares were scared by a pack of stray dogs, so it was slightly improvised. But a good run nonetheless, less mud than last time!

The new committee was finally present in its full capacity, and welcomed us into the New Year. No Hash Shit was dashed out as no one had brought a bucket, despite of few candidates. We had two first time guests and one new member. Mrs Pingu provided us with some Hash Entertainment with a delightful arsehole joke (you had to be there…. It was actually quite funny.) She promised more for the future hashes. The shoes that have done the rounds since the run at Dizzy's finally found their rightful owner and some announcements were made that I can't remember…. Except for a problem with the Hash Shop - some helpers are needed.

Unseasonably for January, the skies stayed clear so everyone migrated from underneath the marquee to enjoy the the beautiful sunset with delicious curry and some German treats for pudding. Hopefully this year will carry on like it started!

NEXT RUN: SPG 791 JLN MUARA TANAH JAMBU (MORLEY MOVERS) - Wear Longs and lots of mossie sprays.

HARES: RYVITA/SATU

 

 

RUN NO. 2419 30DEC14

RUN NO. 2419
DATE: 30DEC2014
SITE: LUCKY GARDENS
HARES: TWINKLE TOES/HASH HOUND
FRONT HORN: TRAILBLAZER   BACK HORN: CHERYL

When I arrived on site at twinkle toes house the hashers already came out of the jungle. Sorry, but it seems to be the norm nowadays that I am late from work.

Debbie offered to help me to write the words…

 

After several days of hard rain, the skies cleared just in time for the run to commence. The Horn blew and into the jungle we went. Due to the afore mentioned rain, we were all trying to grab onto the nearest anything to keep from falling. Finally, after much slipping and sliding, we regained our footing, and down the well-marked trail we went.

The first and only check was found after a bit of searching and we were off once again only to find that we had to cross a mighty river (see above reference to torrential rain) via a log that somehow got stuck just enough to make bridge that had everyone thinking that maybe swimming wasn’t such a bad idea after all.

After counting heads to make sure no souls had been lost to crocs, snakes and god knows what other creatures, the trail was quickly found. Up to the ridge, past the secret garden gate and out into the clear we stumbled only to find that one last challenge in the form of climbing down a sheer rock face awaited us.  

 Start of the descend!

 

Once that was conquered by all, it was a much appreciated easy walk back for the On-On.

As we were so few hashers, the shout-up took place in Twinkle Toes house, which was good, as the lawn area was very wet after all the rain.

We had the usual down down for the hares, then thereafter no announcements, no jokes, no Hash shit. (By the way, I took the hash shit along to Pee Wee’s house, just in case anyone is looking for it).

Thank you, hares, for the nice chicken curry, the delicious sandwiches and the G&T’s.

Last not least, wishing all the hash members a happy, healthy and successful New Year

2015

NEXT RUN: SUBOK 309 (Please bring a chair) and park sensibly
HARES: PEA WEE /PEE HEN

RUN NO. 2418 MENTIRI LINK 23DEC14

RUN NO. 2418
DATE: 23DEC2014 (XMAS RUN)
HARES: HOTLIPS/DEBBIE

It was a  Christmas Eve before Christmas Eve where two of our hens had laid us two different trails for all to join, the group was small but split into two with horns for security brought by Alison and Hash Hound. A smaller trail up the mountain and steep down over some logs and through some dirt to find the road to the sing out board. With Alison's help Glamour made it out safe and sound and finished the entire short run, what an accomplishment.

The long route brought us op that mountain as well, but down and around over the ridge through the monkeys and down the slopes back to the water pools where nice juice boxes were left for those thirsty....aka rubbish darn them.
The sisters Pang has joined us on both runs and came shortly trotting from the jungle so off we went to Hot Lips' Xmas stall where wonderful food came to table from all.

A bag filling up with secret Santa gifts and a night ready to start.

Christmas songs were played, mulled wine kept us warm and a Christmas quiz let us into the evening. We ate our tummies full as there was loads for all, thanks ladies for your wonderful contribution. No hashit was given on the night and no announcements other than Merry Xmas to all far away and close!

NEXT RUN: LUCKY GARDENS --- bring your own chairs as no tent ordered
HARES: TWINKLE TOES/HASH HOUND

RUN NO. 2417 KAPOK KANAN 16DEC14

RUN NO. 2417
DATE: 16 DEC 2014
SITE: KAPOK KANAN
HARES: HOT LIPS/HASHHOUND

Well, what can one say? It was another lovely day for our run at Kapok Kanan.

A quiet run once again as lots have left us to celebrate all over the world. None the less, we still had a great time.

 

The run went well. There was a sneaky first back check and a small trail I had never encountered before which took us in a roundabout way to the ridge. Unfortunately a few of us got bitten by some bities. They weren't hornets or wasps as they didn't buzz but boy did they sting. Fortunately they weren't as long lasting in pain as the hornets and no first aid needed to be administered and all ended well.

Its so pretty on this run and the views never disappoint. I actually saw a beautiful eagle when driving down the kapok Kanan road. Its so good to still see the wildlife in the built up areas.

 

Afterwards we had the most laid back shout up of all time. We all sat down in our chairs... JM and all. We all toasted my 400th run and exchanged stories of when we joined the hash. No grievences emerged and no hash shit given. We do have someone in mind though for this next xmas run so I wont spoil it for the recipient! Hee hee. We had some yummy rotis followed by mince pies and white chocolate cake. All washed down with a special liquid refreshment. Xmas music again in the background.

 

NEXT RUN: MENTERI LINK (XMAS RUN)

WEAR SOMETHING FESTIVE

BRING A PLATE (WITH FOOD ON IT)

HARES: HOTLIPS/DEBBIE

RUN NO. 2416 SUBOK 309 9DEC2014

RUN NO. 2416
DATE: 9 DEC 2014
SITE: SUBOK 309
HARES: PEE WEE/ TIFF

It was another hot, humid day in paradise but that didn't put off the few of us who were left these xmas holidays. We gathered at Pee Wee's house and braced ourselves for the upcoming hill we knew was imminent.

 

It was a good workout. We went up, up and up! Then down, down,down.

 

The breeze and views worth it at the top. The first check was sneaky but after that all was straight forward. A couple of hashers returned looking very seasoned and muddy. Otherwise all went well with no problems.

 

No hash shit dealt or news/announcements conveyed. 

 

Afterwards we were given a real treat of curry and mulled wine by Pee Wee and Tiffany. Then the xmas music was played so we all left in a very festive mood. What a lovely run to start off the festive season. Thank you so much!!!

 

Hares getting their downdown

Delicous vegetable curry and mulled wine

NEXT RUN: KAPOK KANAN, Top end of Jalan Muara.
HARES: HASH HOUND/HOT LIPS

RUN NO. 2415 2DEC14

RUN NO. 2415
DATE: 2 DEC 204
SITE: KOTA BATU
HARES: DIZZY/LASSIE

So we’re in the festive season and our hash is a wee bit quiet compared to usual. But there were plenty of us nonetheless. Those of us who have hashed for a while recognised Dizzy’s tactics  We did the same run last time. So up the hill the FRBs went, canny hashers such as myself thought, ‘stuff that, there’ll be a check there, I know where the on-paper will be.’ Indeed I was correct and the on-paper was down the road. I knew paper would go up the hill at Bukit Serdang, but it wasn’t very well laid so I had re-lay a lot so hashers could see where it was going. So…...upupupupupupupupupupupupup, along, upupupupu, along, upupupupupupup, DOWN and down we went very carefully until we hit the road again.

Back at Dizzy’s we had a lovely pasta dinner  Great shout up. Ready for next week’s run which will be very similar, just the next ridge along  on on xx 

NEXT RUN: SUBOK 309 (Pls bring a chair)
HARES: PEEWEE/TIFF 

RUN NO. 2414 DIPLO 25NOV14

RUN NO. 2414
DATE: 25 NOV 2014
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: ALISON/CHERYL/THE RECRUITER/BLACK BEAUTY

The beginning of the year and we start with the dependable Diplo. 

Slightly different this time, down the hill and turn left, over the stream and up the other side and then sort of keep right. Anyway that is how it seemed to me, and by that time I was puffing a bit and seeing double, which might be the reason that I missed the trail. Yes I know, it is hard to believe that at this stage I was the front of the back runners, but girls, I was rather concerned because the checks were not picked up and laid through properly. Hence at the back end there was a bit of confusion.  No harm done, but front runners, please check your hash rules. 

 

As you know, I was reminded of just that at the shout up, for which I received First Hash Shit of the Year Award. 

 

At the shout up we had two new hashers and our new JM's officiating for the first time. Most importantly the hash was a charity run for a UK hospice in Yorkshire, UK, in commemoration of Alison's Mother. I certainly hope we managed to bump up the donation to the hospice, and on everyone's behalf, I would like to thank Alison and the hospice for our Star Pins, which are particularly appropriate at this time of year.

 

Merry Christmas to all our lovely hash friends.

OnOn Dizzy and Wendy aka Lassie

 

NEXT RUN: SUBOK - Please park sensibly and bring a chair

HARES: DIZZY/LASSIE

RUN NO. 2413 SERASA 18NOV2014

RUN NO. 2413
DATE: 18 NOV 2014
SITE: SERASA
HARES: MISMANAGEMENT - SQUEAK/TWINKLE TOES

What an evening to be had – a night to indulge your whims and fantasy. The Serasa Yacht Club provided us with a great venue to hold Founders Day 2014.

The Singing Nuns

Most runs laid - winner and close runner up

Most hashits

Best dressed!

Out going JMs Hashhound and Wonderwoman!

Wonderwoman started you off on the run which was a fast ‘find the lost hasher’ event – the closest one of our committee admitted that she would come to a live run! Spicing up the run were the roving lost hashers that you found in nooks and crannies, cafes, playgrounds, trees, rocks, and beaches. For some ladies hashers, it was a case of ‘now you see her, now you don’t’, and that lost hasher who had the orange bands isn’t actually where we saw her last time – wherever did she go? After a bit of searching up and down the reserve, most of you did find who you needed to and despite some frustration, in the right order!

Just to remind ourselves – you needed to collect the finger bands IN THE RIGHT ORDER – (many thanks to Smurf, Recruiter,Trailblazer, Hash Hound,Squeak) and last but most importantly, to find your orange ping-pong ball from Twinkle Toes in order to claim your Founders Day 2014 goodies!

And what goodies there were – a very stylish grey/pink combination Founders Day shirt and your very own named chair. Hoorah! The Brunei Hash Hens gifts are truly stylish and functional. We will all put those chairs and shirts to good use in the coming year I am sure :->

After a shower and change, you transformed yourselves into ‘the singing Sisters’ - I will follow him…., Iron Man, angels, fairies, evil queens, Marj Simpson, dancing girls, ninjas, superhero’s – Iron Man, Batman, Captain America, Wonder Woman and all manner of fantastical figments from our imagination (and perceptions of real life!!). Fun was had with the table quiz –guess the hasher/event over the 2014 year and the Pop Culture Quiz – that was pushing the limits for some of us! Great punch, music (thanks to Martin), dressups and prizes for best dressed (Buttercup) and runners up, great entertainment – what a cracker of a night.

Many thanks to our outgoing GM, JMs and Mismanagement Committee for their hard work and commitment to us throughout the year and a warm welcome to the 2014/2015 GM – Black Beauty, JMs – Twinkle Toes and Squeak, and the full incoming Mismanagement Committee. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead with many great runs! On On……..

 

NEXT RUN: DIPLO (Light of Love run)

HARES: Alison/Cheryl/The Recruiter

RUN NO. 2412 TANJ BUNUT KANAN 11NOV14

RUN NO. 2412
DATE: 11NOV2014
SITE: TANJ BUNUT KANAN - 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION RUN
HARE: BUNNY GIRL

How to sum up the run – MUD, MUD AND MORE MUD! If mud is good for your skin then my feet and ankles are beautiful!

Only a few hens braved the traffic to cross town over to Bunny girl’s house but well worth the trip. The run had the usual ups and downs with water crossings, mud and a treat at the top of the hill - great sunset views. Only 4 km long so everyone got out safely. Thanks to Bunny Girl and her husband for laying a lovely but muddy trail.

We, (JM’s) conducted a laid back shout up, from our comfy seats at the bar, whilst enjoying a little G&T to celebrate Bunny Girl’s birthday. Ryvita (who was introduced to hash by Bunny Girl) celebrate 250 runs. Dani escaped again before being welcomed as a new member.

 

Alison reminded us that the 16^th is this weekend. So please visit her house to partake of coffee and cake, buy some goodies and help a good cause. The run after Founder’s night is also in aid of the hospice with gifts and prizes - another opportunity to donate. Please bring your cash!!!

Next week’s run is short but fun – TwinkleToes mentioned ping pong balls and loom bands - the mind begins to wander!!! At least we are not in Thailand. Run starts at 5.15 no need for hash shoes - trainers will do. Welcome drinks, gifts and so on will be ready for you upon your return. Then it is off to the changing rooms to transform yourselves into your costume to join our Fantasy kingdom, with Psycho talking about Pom Poms I’m wondering whose fantasy we are in.

On On

Wonder Woman

 

NEXT RUN: SERASA - FOUNDERS DAY..... come and enjoy Fantasy Kingdom

HARES: TWINKLE TOES/SQUEAK

RUN NO. 2411 SUBOK 564 4NOV2014

RUN NO. 2411
DATE: 4 NOV 2014
SITE: SUBOK 564
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/SID

Hares

The rain had been heavy the night before the Run so we knew it was likely to be a muddy one and it was still threatening more rain when we signed in so when we were told it was going to be a 5km run and we would need torches most of us decided to play safe and do first check and out! We were right to do so as it was so muddy and slippery in the jungle we were all struggling to stay upright! That was without any green or blue! A few of us didn’t even make first check but turned back after 30 mins while others tried to reach first check before turning back. It seems that a few managed to do the whole run although no one claimed the checks as it appeared to be a team effort! Anyway although it was dark when we got out we all did get out and in one piece! Sid left some cute on on feet biscuits for us at the boards which were a treat!

 

As usual we all then proceeded to make ourselves comfortable for the shout up but then the rain came so we all had to get very cosy under Mrs Pingu’s house which made for an intimate shout up! I do think a thank you is due to Mrs Pingu for her hospitality!

The shout up started and the Hares and Horns were duly thanked and Jane was made a new member! Hoorah!

Then it was the turn of the Celebrating Hashers. There were loads of them with more than 2000 runs between them!

Tina with 400 Runs, Sid with 600 Runs , Trailblazer with 600 Runs , Survivor with 450 Runs , Duchess of Cambridge with 100 Runs and the 50 Run first award for The Recruiter. Well done all of you!

 

Novembers Birthdays babes which included me [see next week!] were brought up for a song and some cake. The poor JM’S had to do yet another renaming so Nippon San is now something else but I really can’t remember what………..

Hash shit was given and poor Dizzy fresh back from holidays got it again………..although shared with Smurf! As it was still raining the honoured ones simply went out for a soak ……a very gentle hash shit if I may say so!

Hashit for Dizzy and Smurf with JM Wonder Woman

 

Post shout up we dined on some scrummy chicken, vege pizza and salad which we all enjoyed thoroughly so thank you hares. It was still raining at this point so there was nothing we could do but stay cosy and drink a little more………………

On On

BunnyGirl

NEXT RUN: TANJ BUNUT KANAN

HARE: BUNNY GIRL

Please bring chairs and swimmers if you fancy a dip.  Please park sensibly  and not to park in front of peoples driveways and there is plenty of additional parking outside the compound. Thanks!

 

RUN NO. 2410 DIPLO 28OCT2014

RUN NO. 2410
DATE: 28 OCT 2014
SITE: DIPLO - HALLOWEEN RUN
HARES: PSYCHO and her minions

 

Great artwork by SID

 

NEXT RUN: SUBOK 564 - No tent so please bring a chair........and park sensibly.

HARES: SID/TRAILBLAZER ---- CELEBRATION RUN with TINA/SURVIVOR



RUN NO. 2409 SPG 462 JLN MUARA KG SG HANCHING 21OCT2014

RUN NO. 2409
DATE: 21 OCT 2014
SITE: SPG 462 JLN MUARA, KG SG HANCHING
HARES: BUTTERCUP/TWINKLE TOES/DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE

 

Down in the valleys of Lucky Gardens

With clear skies and a cool breeze

Off went the hens with a toot of the horn

Following a marked trail until it splits

Do you take a short trail? Or a long?

A little too late they realize…. Something is wrong here

Dun dun dunnnnnn……

Check after check…..

Keeping their eyes on the paper

and soon enough

Someone realizes the paper is missing

Are they lost? Are they going the wrong way?

Dark clouds covering what should have been a lovely sunset

The sound of Hash Hound can be heard through the jungle

Little did the hens know…. The Ripper is among them

And waiting so patiently back at the house is a Psycho

So many ideas of what had happened with the trail

As all were accounted for and the shout up commenced

Merriment continues…. But there is a worrying feeling

Thunder and lightning and with it a storm

This was the moment ….. Hunger and thirst

And as one, they shivered …. Cold… wet….

Huddling close for warmth

Tonight is the night…

Tonight is when the psycho will be loose

Tonight is when they will all scream…

And Oh did they scream…..

They screamed ……….. On On!!!!!

Note: You will be running in the dark

You will be looking for zombies

There will be prizes for zombies found

There will be prizes for best dressed

Dinner is Potluck … So bring something to share

 

NEXT RUN: DIPLO - HALLOWEEN RUN - LATE START AT 6.15 PM

BRING A TORCH AND PROPS   AND SOME FOOD TO SHARE AFTER

HARES: PSYCHO AND FRIENDS

RUN NO. 2408 MENTERI LINK 14OCT2014

RUN NO. 2408
DATE: 14OCT2014
SITE: MENTERI LINK
HARES: TRAILBLAZER/RIPPER

Another humid Tuesday afternoon as the hens gathered together on the side of the Mentiri Highway at the Salambigar run site for this year’s Cancer Run. The site was chosen to honour our own Ladies Hash cancer survivor GI Jane, who although now departed from Brunei’s fair shores, marked the trails in this area using coloured ribbons for the use of hashers, ISB students and other jungle walkers.

It wasn’t long before the hens were off, with the newly christened Itchy Feet taking on front horn and Twinkletoes on back horn. Our intrepid flock set off upwards following the route set by the hares Trailblazer and Ripper. Up, down, up, up, round and round, up and up – the usual Salambigar scenario. As I accompanied Twinkletoes at the rear I’m afraid I don’t know who found the checks (my apologies to those concerned) but it was an enjoyable trail and a good workout after a day in the office. We came out just after dark and after a reviving beverage, staggered off to our cars for the short drive around the block to Simpang 420 Jalan Muara where Tina kindly hosted the shout-up.

Looking pretty in pink, the hens sat back and enjoyed a fun evening. We had the awards from the OAP (Old Aged Pensioners) run a couple of weeks earlier – all suitable items for ladies of ‘advanced years’! There were five October birthday girls with Alice’s birthday falling on the actual day. Aladdin’s Dream had worn the bells during the run and she was sadly farewelled after completing 50 runs. Toni(?) was a first time guest from Glasgow brought along by Iron Woman. The JM’s shared the good news that all committee positions have been filled for the coming year. Many thanks to those who have signed up – without you the hash would not be able to exist. Alison requested jam jars and donations for the tombola event at her upcoming charity Craft Fair ($5 entry fee on the 16^th November). $5 will also buy you a local cookbook created by SM Berakas students. If you like silver, there is a sale by John Ng(?) on 2^nd November in the apartments next to Mabohai Supasave. For the musically inclined, Serenai Singers are performing at Freshco in November – see Cheryl for details.

The shout-up finished with some hash shit being doled out for various sins mainly to do with forgetting things. We were then invited to partake of a delicious meal by our lovely hares. I recall munching on pau and salad followed by ice-cream – nom, nom, nom! All in all a great night with great friends and all for a great cause.

 

Next week’s run is the last run being laid by Buttercup although she will still be here until the end of November and of course will be held at Spg 462-28 Jalan Muara. Walkers please follow the shorter course as the nights are getting dark very quickly at the moment and we want to make sure everyone gets out safely and in good time. ON ON!!!

 

NEXT RUN: SPG 462 JLN MUARA, KG SG HANCHING

HARES: DOC/BUTTERCUP

RUN NO. 2407 MATA MATA 7 OCT 2014

RUN NO. 2407

DATE: 7 OCTOBER

SITE: MATA MATA

HARES: PEEHEN/PEEWEE/JEANNIE

FRONT HORN: MRS PINGU   BACK HORN: TRAILBLAZER

 

A leisurely drive to site from the office (only five minutes away – such luxury) and found a hive of activity at the site of the new carpark once the highway goes thru. Tent was at usual site and being a frequent visitor to the site with H4 was able to drive right up close to the tent on the other side of the road away from the hustle and bustle of trucks moving., and no fear of being hit by one of them.

 

JM Wonderwoman was rustling up some whistles for the horns as JM Hash Hound with the kit was no way in sight as 5.15 approached.  Soon she was seen running up and all back to normal with horns distributed, and hens moving the signs closer to the tent and safely in through the work site away from the moving trucks.  A muddy track having had heavy rain the previous evening and on observing the accommodation being built for the workers look liked a long stay was in store in the construction of the carpark.  Hopefully it will still be ok to be able to start runs from this entry once the highway is finished.  Up the usual track and with hens saying that it was only hilly at the beginning... was wondering if I had gone off paper when the hilly bit went on and on and on. Sorry did not check who found the checks as it only dawned on me that I was the only hare there much later in the evening (in fact after the shout up) to do all the usual chores required: i.e. write run report, pick up the signs, take the sign in board, collect the first check paper! Thanks JM Wonderwoman for taking the sign in board., Smurf for waiting at the traffic lights and guarding our cars while I ran and picked up the last sign at 8.30 p.m. – yes what an early night!

After first check we followed the stream and weaved round the well laid paper pretty trails.  Nippon San being one of the last in caught up and after a short chat was off to catch up with the rest of the group.  I could occasionally hear some chatting in front but never caught up till nearly out by the road.

Shout up was the usual thanking of hares, Peahen with Peewee standing in and Jeannie (looking better having been diagnosed with dengue fever) was down-downed and thanked.  Food of vege curry and roti followed and hashit given to misdemeanours past... what honest hens we have – Duchess of Cambridge for not picking up her keys last week, Mrs Pingu for forgetting the crockery/cutlery basket for weeks and I am sure there was one other whom I could not identify even from the photos!

 

A good night albeit home quite early! Last to leave Smurf PeeWee and yours truly.

NEXT RUN: Breast Cancer Awareness run at the Menteri waterfall, nearer to the U turn/traffice lights – trails which GI Jane and friends kept open and now still maintained by Sid and friends

 

ONON AT  Spg 420 Jln Muara, Kg Sg Tilong.

 

RUN NO. 2406 DIPLO 30SEP14

RUN NO. 2406
DATE: 30 SEP 2014
SITE: DIPLO
HARES: ALISON/CHERYL/THE RECRUITER

Hare retiring from Work!

 

Glamour looking great at the out with JM Hash Hound


We arrived at the run and on site in pretty good time. Ah Diplo, how we love thee. We received a few instructions as this was indeed Alison’s retirement run! We were to look out for anything to do with old age, and were kindly told that should our legs not be feeling great, that there may be a shorter version of events.

The horn sounded and off we went, across the moonscape and into the jungle down a fairly steep incline. We took in some lovely classic Diplo trails, a few undulations and then first check, I cant quite remember who found it, but the paper was called and laid through and off we went again. I think it was after first check that we had the opportunity to cut out, so if a short run was what you fancied, a short run was what you could have! An excellent idea.

More lovely trails took us back the opposite way to which we had come in. We came up a little incline to find a very confused Nippon San, completely lost. A few more runs in Diplo and she’ll recognise the beginnings of Bill’s Ridge for sure. There was a sign saying ‘Follow the track out if you’ve had enough‘ (or words to that effect) with an arrow pointing up towards Bill’s Ridge, or the paper continued in the opposite direction if we fancied a longer run.

Gluttons for punishment that we are, the rest of us opted for the longer run, Nippon San was back on track! The hares fitted a few more hills in there for us, I was almost regretting the longer option, then at the last check we hit a mini problem, ‘on‘ paper was found but going both ways, luckily Velma was coming in for a short walk and we chanced upon her, she assured us we were on the in-trail, so a bit of hash craft from the Iron lady and we all trotted out on the in-trail. Not quite what it should have been, but as near as damn it! And at least we knew everyone would come out safely.

The group after the mammoth "Naming" session

Hashit candidates looking subdued just before the cold water hit them!

Thank you hares for a run with options - something for everyone. A mammoth shout up ensued, a few more hashers got their names, one had a name change, a few FTGs introduced themselves, a new member was welcomed, the Hashit was duly awarded x3, and we finally got to eat - a delicious chilli, thanks Hares. Such was the busy nature of the shout up, we didn’t get to find out what was to happen with the pictures………..to be continued……….      

NEXT RUN: MATA MATA
HARES: PEAHEN/PEEWEE (ALADDIN'S HELPER unfortunately is too ill to lay the run as originally planned due to being diagnosed with Dengue Fever - rest and get well soon)