Date: 31 July 2007
Site: Mata - Mata
Hares: Trailblazer / Smurf / Cath C
Front Horn: Claire
Back Horn: Debbie with the support of Alice
For a change, I left work early, thinking that I had plenty of time to get to the hash. Unfortunately, I got stuck in a traffic jam on Jalan Tutong and only arrived on site at 5.45pm, just enough time to go for walk with Naj.
At least, Bini Hutan and Michaela made it, even though one of the hash signs along the road was pointing in the wrong direction!!!
We started, being just a small group, walking for a short while up the pylon track and then turned right and had very good running trails to follow, leading into a great landscape with lush vegetation. We crossed the stream so many times and couldn’t recall in the end whether it was the same stream or various others. It was slippery and very muddy, but what to expect after all that rain.
Eventually we reached first check with the front-runners long gone, as usual.
Continuing our way up and down along the stream and trying to enjoy the great jungle, as much as we could, we soon reached second check and then at some stage later third check.
Further we went along until the last steep hill, which we climbed, supported by a rope, and enjoyed the views from up there over the Mata- Mata area and the new government housing development. Soon after this we reached the on site.
It took a while until everyone got changed, before we started the shout up. A down down was given to the three hares, Trailblazer, Smurf and Cath C. Thank you for the great run and thank you for providing the food afterwards.
We had two new guests, Michaela and Jessica and one returning member, Rosemary, who were given a down down, too.
Dizzy tried her ever best to get rid of the hashit, but had no success.
All members were asked to try and park properly in future, as heavy trucks passed the site and had difficulty driving through. Glamour and Madam Sin did a good job directing the vehicles.
On On
Bini Hutan and Bettina
Next week's run: Spg 370 Jln Muara Kg Sg Tilong
Hares: Bini Hutan/Bettina and guest hare Michaela
Monday, August 06, 2007
RUN 2031
Date: 24 July 2007
Site: Crocodile Beach
Hare Never Wrong
Front Horn: Claire
Back Horn: Trailblazer
After missing the last couple it was nice to be back to do what I hoped would be an easy Beach stroll. Arrived under darkening weather conditions and a small group of us set out down the beach. Ahhh nice easy one.
Down the beach quite a way and the rain started… but only a drizzle so nice and cooling at this stage. Finally reached first check, which was on the other side of what had become a small stream. Claire our ever-faithful front horn waded thigh deep through the water to the pile of paper to hear the calls back on the dry side of “ON PAPER”. Thanks Claire anyway.
Feeling a bit sorry for Claire getting wet we headed inland along a nice path. About 2 minutes down the path the rest of us joined Claire in the wet stakes as the heavens opened up in true Brunei fashion. Trying to follow sodden wet paper proved harder then we thought.
By the time we reached the Coast Road the rain was bucketing, the second check was found and low and behold the paper was strewn everywhere thanks to the running rain!!! So after a while we finally found the trail properly and were back on course. A nice rainy walk back to the carpark, with help on directions from Smurf who we met along the way.
It was a great hash and the rain made it even that more adventurous. On arriving back we were able to quench our thirst with warm drinks. Apparently last week Dizzy arrived with a block of ice and this week arrived with the chilly bins but no ice. And where was Dizzy – gone off for her hash!! BUT NEVER FEAR – a big thanks to Smurf for getting priorities right – the amber refreshments were well and truly nice and cold!!!!
On On to Serasa Yacht Club where ladies all enjoyed hot showers … ahh the luxury!! Then for the shout up - we celebrated Never Wrong’s 150th run that was the week before and Dizzy was shown appreciation from all gathered for the warm drinks by having a nice warm bath in the pool – with a little aid from JM Naj!!
Thanks to all for my birthday song and loved the spring rolls and chips Never Wrong.
Great evening of hash and drinks!!
Scribe: Virgin hare Cath C
Site: Crocodile Beach
Hare Never Wrong
Front Horn: Claire
Back Horn: Trailblazer
After missing the last couple it was nice to be back to do what I hoped would be an easy Beach stroll. Arrived under darkening weather conditions and a small group of us set out down the beach. Ahhh nice easy one.
Down the beach quite a way and the rain started… but only a drizzle so nice and cooling at this stage. Finally reached first check, which was on the other side of what had become a small stream. Claire our ever-faithful front horn waded thigh deep through the water to the pile of paper to hear the calls back on the dry side of “ON PAPER”. Thanks Claire anyway.
Feeling a bit sorry for Claire getting wet we headed inland along a nice path. About 2 minutes down the path the rest of us joined Claire in the wet stakes as the heavens opened up in true Brunei fashion. Trying to follow sodden wet paper proved harder then we thought.
By the time we reached the Coast Road the rain was bucketing, the second check was found and low and behold the paper was strewn everywhere thanks to the running rain!!! So after a while we finally found the trail properly and were back on course. A nice rainy walk back to the carpark, with help on directions from Smurf who we met along the way.
It was a great hash and the rain made it even that more adventurous. On arriving back we were able to quench our thirst with warm drinks. Apparently last week Dizzy arrived with a block of ice and this week arrived with the chilly bins but no ice. And where was Dizzy – gone off for her hash!! BUT NEVER FEAR – a big thanks to Smurf for getting priorities right – the amber refreshments were well and truly nice and cold!!!!
On On to Serasa Yacht Club where ladies all enjoyed hot showers … ahh the luxury!! Then for the shout up - we celebrated Never Wrong’s 150th run that was the week before and Dizzy was shown appreciation from all gathered for the warm drinks by having a nice warm bath in the pool – with a little aid from JM Naj!!
Thanks to all for my birthday song and loved the spring rolls and chips Never Wrong.
Great evening of hash and drinks!!
Scribe: Virgin hare Cath C
RUN 2030
Date: 17 July 2007
Site: Spg 378 Jln Subok, Kg Sg Akar
Hares: Mad Marg/Tango/Alice in Wonderland
Front Horn: Karen P
Back Horn: Dizzy
A small but eager group of hashers gathered at the run site and hoped that wth all the mud around it would not rain and their cars would not be bogged. Dizzy arrived with the ice and it was discovered it was in large block form.
JM Naj then proceeded to take out her aggression on the ice to break it into manageable pieces.
Rosemary Norrish returned for a final hash before heading back to the U.K and praised the scenery in New Zealand.
I headed up the hill to the water tank and turned right into the jungle. It was a scenic run or walk to first check At this point people went off in all directions checking. After about 10 minutes without the on paper discovered, some hashers looked up at the ominous dark clouds and decided to turn back rather than get caught in a downpour.
Eventually Karen P and Jess discovered the on paper. A very tricky back check and I continued winding my way through the jungle. Second check was also a back check but as I was further back by then I do not know who discovered it.
I continued on and only getting my feet wet once at a slippery water crossing, though there were a few most unpleasant hills which were good exercise for my leg muscles. Eventually I found my way back to the trail I came in on and knew I was on my way out.
It was an enjoyable run, not too long or too short and the rain held off long enough for everyone to finish .
At the shout up we celebrated Alice in Wonderland's 200 runs.
Dizzy was awarded the hashit for the problems with the ice even though she was kind enough to volunteer to buy it (The real reason for her hashit was the worst sin for a hasher—for not signing in! ed) and Jess kindly took it with her. True friendship.
Nancy was welcomed back and Ruth celebrated a belated birthday. Thank you hares for the delicious noodles and bruschettas.
Site: Spg 378 Jln Subok, Kg Sg Akar
Hares: Mad Marg/Tango/Alice in Wonderland
Front Horn: Karen P
Back Horn: Dizzy
A small but eager group of hashers gathered at the run site and hoped that wth all the mud around it would not rain and their cars would not be bogged. Dizzy arrived with the ice and it was discovered it was in large block form.
JM Naj then proceeded to take out her aggression on the ice to break it into manageable pieces.
Rosemary Norrish returned for a final hash before heading back to the U.K and praised the scenery in New Zealand.
I headed up the hill to the water tank and turned right into the jungle. It was a scenic run or walk to first check At this point people went off in all directions checking. After about 10 minutes without the on paper discovered, some hashers looked up at the ominous dark clouds and decided to turn back rather than get caught in a downpour.
Eventually Karen P and Jess discovered the on paper. A very tricky back check and I continued winding my way through the jungle. Second check was also a back check but as I was further back by then I do not know who discovered it.
I continued on and only getting my feet wet once at a slippery water crossing, though there were a few most unpleasant hills which were good exercise for my leg muscles. Eventually I found my way back to the trail I came in on and knew I was on my way out.
It was an enjoyable run, not too long or too short and the rain held off long enough for everyone to finish .
At the shout up we celebrated Alice in Wonderland's 200 runs.
Dizzy was awarded the hashit for the problems with the ice even though she was kind enough to volunteer to buy it (The real reason for her hashit was the worst sin for a hasher—for not signing in! ed) and Jess kindly took it with her. True friendship.
Nancy was welcomed back and Ruth celebrated a belated birthday. Thank you hares for the delicious noodles and bruschettas.
RUN 2029
Date: 10 July 2007
Site: #13 Spg 462-80 Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout/Tiga/Debbie
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Alice in Wonderland
Everyone began gathering at the run site, Magic’s house yet again (think she is trying to set a run laying record this year), around 5 o’clock. The usual jostling for car parking as near as was humanly possible to the on site took place, and by 5.15 most of the sprightly Hens were ready for the off.
Mad Marg led the charge as front horn, as we all set off down the road to double back before going off into the jungle and up the first of many hills. So up we went…… and up…….and up, coming out onto a ridge whereupon Trish (our very own WAG) landed at first check. Hens dispersed all over the place in search of the on paper; I thought I would give first time guest, the youthful and keen Anna, her first taste of checking. So down we went, right down to the bottom of the clearing, only to hear the call of ‘On paper’ right back up the hill and down over the other side.
Paper was found and called on by the ever glamorous Cowgirl (who excelled herself at the shout up).
The run continued in a most undulating fashion, second check came and went as we were still trying to play catch up from our disastrous foray the wrong way at first check. I’m assured this was found by ………………. Everyone did start to bunch up a bit, as the hills began to take their toll (where young Magic finds these is a constant source of awe and wonder, as well as sore legs), and we eventually heard the call for third check. As I was almost there, I saw the yellow flash that was Legally Blonde disappearing back down to the right, and sure enough she called the on paper but a few seconds later. We felt a wave of relief as we could see this was the way out, and it was DOWN hill! Back out the way we came in, down the road before doubling back again back to the house, where the usual suspects were waiting to greet us upon our return.
A very sociable group of Hens gathered back at the house for the evening’s entertainment. Naj and Ready Mix very capably conducted a slick, witty shout-up. Magic and virgin Hare Debbie were down-downed for laying a very good run, front and back horns Mad Marg and Alice in Wonderland respectively were thanked, first time guest and erstwhile checker Anna was welcomed, a couple of calls for Hashits were refuted (Debbie for ‘not getting’ how to use a shower and consequently flooding her co-Hare’s bathroom, and Cowgirl for sporting short shorts, Hash t-shirt and…………….her courtroom stils!).—Her defence was that she was dressing to match the celebration occasion and had posed as a New York hooker! - ed. I actually think she deserved a down down! As the evening progressed, fine American fare was served up by the Hares, as was a quiz, which intellectually challenged the intellectually challenged, and as usual the sun went down on the camaraderie and conviviality we Hens are famous for. On on!
Site: #13 Spg 462-80 Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout/Tiga/Debbie
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Alice in Wonderland
Everyone began gathering at the run site, Magic’s house yet again (think she is trying to set a run laying record this year), around 5 o’clock. The usual jostling for car parking as near as was humanly possible to the on site took place, and by 5.15 most of the sprightly Hens were ready for the off.
Mad Marg led the charge as front horn, as we all set off down the road to double back before going off into the jungle and up the first of many hills. So up we went…… and up…….and up, coming out onto a ridge whereupon Trish (our very own WAG) landed at first check. Hens dispersed all over the place in search of the on paper; I thought I would give first time guest, the youthful and keen Anna, her first taste of checking. So down we went, right down to the bottom of the clearing, only to hear the call of ‘On paper’ right back up the hill and down over the other side.
Paper was found and called on by the ever glamorous Cowgirl (who excelled herself at the shout up).
The run continued in a most undulating fashion, second check came and went as we were still trying to play catch up from our disastrous foray the wrong way at first check. I’m assured this was found by ………………. Everyone did start to bunch up a bit, as the hills began to take their toll (where young Magic finds these is a constant source of awe and wonder, as well as sore legs), and we eventually heard the call for third check. As I was almost there, I saw the yellow flash that was Legally Blonde disappearing back down to the right, and sure enough she called the on paper but a few seconds later. We felt a wave of relief as we could see this was the way out, and it was DOWN hill! Back out the way we came in, down the road before doubling back again back to the house, where the usual suspects were waiting to greet us upon our return.
A very sociable group of Hens gathered back at the house for the evening’s entertainment. Naj and Ready Mix very capably conducted a slick, witty shout-up. Magic and virgin Hare Debbie were down-downed for laying a very good run, front and back horns Mad Marg and Alice in Wonderland respectively were thanked, first time guest and erstwhile checker Anna was welcomed, a couple of calls for Hashits were refuted (Debbie for ‘not getting’ how to use a shower and consequently flooding her co-Hare’s bathroom, and Cowgirl for sporting short shorts, Hash t-shirt and…………….her courtroom stils!).—Her defence was that she was dressing to match the celebration occasion and had posed as a New York hooker! - ed. I actually think she deserved a down down! As the evening progressed, fine American fare was served up by the Hares, as was a quiz, which intellectually challenged the intellectually challenged, and as usual the sun went down on the camaraderie and conviviality we Hens are famous for. On on!
RUN 2028
Date: 3rd July Site: Diplo
Hares: Mad Marg, Trish and Trailblazer
Front Horn: Carol Back Horn: Claire
An eclectic gathering of hares, of all shapes, sizes and sexes gathered at our favourite hash spot for the 3rd run of the annual 7 in 7 event. Sunday hosted by the Sundowners, Monday the Tutong hash, Tuesday the ladies turn to host.
A very small gathering of lady hashers turned up to greet our guests but our fellow clubs made up in numbers what we lacked. Under perfect skies the horn sounded and we were off into the jungle on what we thought was a well trodden trail that we knew well.
A quick trot up the path and our first shock as devious hares had laid a trail sharp left down a narrow goat track that I had never seen before. We plunged into a sandy valley and soon 1st check was called that had first runners in a tizz as we spread out in all directions looking for a possible on trail. Those of us on the valley floor were disinclined to back track up that soul destroying path, and hoped that back runners would do the deed up top. As nothing was called through I had by now found a stream bed heading in and up so followed this which led to a couple of small ridges and valleys only to hear the on paper call somewhere above me. No choice but to forge on up a well cut path through asparagus looking ferns, this path I recognized as having only ever been down it before and steep it was going down,, never mind having to pant up it and the run just begun. Now we were back on the old familiar trail along the top ridge but the hares were not finished with us yet, 2nd check was a back check into yet more unfamiliar terrain and seldom used paths along side a stream. 2nd check was found by a gumbooted Tutong hasher and 3rd check was a communal effort lead by our own zippy Carol and a Men’s hasher trying to confuse the trail.
Shout Up proceeded, and we had the pleasure of welcoming 5 “well endowed” ladies from another hash. Down downs were given to GMs and JMs from other hashes, as well as a “Happy Hasher” from the Labi Rd hash. No hashits were awarded, the 5 ladies insisted on being “ladies first” when the food was served. And so we all settled down under beautiful clear skies for another evening in the Brunei jungle.
A good run, enjoyed by all, and worthy of any runs laid this week. Well done hares !!
On On
Hares: Mad Marg, Trish and Trailblazer
Front Horn: Carol Back Horn: Claire
An eclectic gathering of hares, of all shapes, sizes and sexes gathered at our favourite hash spot for the 3rd run of the annual 7 in 7 event. Sunday hosted by the Sundowners, Monday the Tutong hash, Tuesday the ladies turn to host.
A very small gathering of lady hashers turned up to greet our guests but our fellow clubs made up in numbers what we lacked. Under perfect skies the horn sounded and we were off into the jungle on what we thought was a well trodden trail that we knew well.
A quick trot up the path and our first shock as devious hares had laid a trail sharp left down a narrow goat track that I had never seen before. We plunged into a sandy valley and soon 1st check was called that had first runners in a tizz as we spread out in all directions looking for a possible on trail. Those of us on the valley floor were disinclined to back track up that soul destroying path, and hoped that back runners would do the deed up top. As nothing was called through I had by now found a stream bed heading in and up so followed this which led to a couple of small ridges and valleys only to hear the on paper call somewhere above me. No choice but to forge on up a well cut path through asparagus looking ferns, this path I recognized as having only ever been down it before and steep it was going down,, never mind having to pant up it and the run just begun. Now we were back on the old familiar trail along the top ridge but the hares were not finished with us yet, 2nd check was a back check into yet more unfamiliar terrain and seldom used paths along side a stream. 2nd check was found by a gumbooted Tutong hasher and 3rd check was a communal effort lead by our own zippy Carol and a Men’s hasher trying to confuse the trail.
Shout Up proceeded, and we had the pleasure of welcoming 5 “well endowed” ladies from another hash. Down downs were given to GMs and JMs from other hashes, as well as a “Happy Hasher” from the Labi Rd hash. No hashits were awarded, the 5 ladies insisted on being “ladies first” when the food was served. And so we all settled down under beautiful clear skies for another evening in the Brunei jungle.
A good run, enjoyed by all, and worthy of any runs laid this week. Well done hares !!
On On
RUN 2027
Date: 26 June 2007
Site: Spg 702 Kota Batu
Hares: Sarong & Trailblazer
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Claire
When I arrived at the hash site it was a nice change to see a huge big car park to park and no mud around! We were privileged to be able to use these premises while they are building a rather large abode. (albeit a concrete jungle)
There was a good gathering of hashers tonight and ready to head off once the horn went at 5.15. We passed the house on the right and headed up the first rock climb and up in to the jungle. It was a steady climb up, up , up, up, the hill before we got to the ridge were Veronica Lai was resting waiting for Glamour to return from a longer stroll in the jungle and then they both headed back to the hash site.
It was a long way to first check Carol and Running Bare were first ones to get to the check. It didn't take too long before I found the paper and called the on.
The second check was called in a short space of time by Sarah B, the paper was laid through. It was good calling from the front of the pack. We continued winding our way through the jungle before descending down the steep valley to the waterfall, avoiding the thorns and vines on the way. I think Running Bare called third check thought, then off we went once again another steady climb up, up, up the next hill.
We met up with Keira who had come in on the out trail, it wasn't to long before we were now back on the trail we came in on ( commonly known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the last descending hill and back to the hash site.. Sarong had made a nice amber liquid and handed around curry puffs while we waited for a couple of hens to finish the run. Thanks for a nice run ladies.
At the shout up we celebrated Sarong’s 50th Birthday who also put the food on from Le’ Taj restaurant. Smurf and Trailblazer got the hashit for talking during the shout up. - Much to the relief of Veronica L who had only got the hashit for one week.—The chook had not had time to grow any feathers…… on on
True to the words regarding the run many hens sighted the great rock formation, mushrooms, moss and even a few giant pitcher plants and the water fall although some hashers even swung on the rope which was not intended. Many commented on the run being the best one they had been on.
Site: Spg 702 Kota Batu
Hares: Sarong & Trailblazer
Front Horn: Mad Marg
Back Horn: Claire
When I arrived at the hash site it was a nice change to see a huge big car park to park and no mud around! We were privileged to be able to use these premises while they are building a rather large abode. (albeit a concrete jungle)
There was a good gathering of hashers tonight and ready to head off once the horn went at 5.15. We passed the house on the right and headed up the first rock climb and up in to the jungle. It was a steady climb up, up , up, up, the hill before we got to the ridge were Veronica Lai was resting waiting for Glamour to return from a longer stroll in the jungle and then they both headed back to the hash site.
It was a long way to first check Carol and Running Bare were first ones to get to the check. It didn't take too long before I found the paper and called the on.
The second check was called in a short space of time by Sarah B, the paper was laid through. It was good calling from the front of the pack. We continued winding our way through the jungle before descending down the steep valley to the waterfall, avoiding the thorns and vines on the way. I think Running Bare called third check thought, then off we went once again another steady climb up, up, up the next hill.
We met up with Keira who had come in on the out trail, it wasn't to long before we were now back on the trail we came in on ( commonly known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the known on the hash as a lollipop) we headed along the ridge then got to the last descending hill and back to the hash site.. Sarong had made a nice amber liquid and handed around curry puffs while we waited for a couple of hens to finish the run. Thanks for a nice run ladies.
At the shout up we celebrated Sarong’s 50th Birthday who also put the food on from Le’ Taj restaurant. Smurf and Trailblazer got the hashit for talking during the shout up. - Much to the relief of Veronica L who had only got the hashit for one week.—The chook had not had time to grow any feathers…… on on
True to the words regarding the run many hens sighted the great rock formation, mushrooms, moss and even a few giant pitcher plants and the water fall although some hashers even swung on the rope which was not intended. Many commented on the run being the best one they had been on.
RUN 2026
Date: 19 June 2007
Site: Rimba Exec Housing
Hares: Ah Struth/Keira/Karen Mc
On arrival at Rimba, we found the tent at a different spot with hens making sure cars were parked at the right side of the road so as not to inhibit the few cars that seemed to come thru every now and then. We always expected the run at Rimba to be pretty easy and some even thought the toy boys might make an appearance. Alas, Smurf was away in “chilly” Scotland and Madam Sin did not have company to scour the estate.
Front horn was taken up by Carol as we headed down past the usual in with the pack hoping it would not be too swampy although the rain had eased after Monday’s downpour.
The first “hill” was bearable and a good warm up for the rest of the run. We found ourselves in some trippy swamp area but was soon in pretty trails. We were kept away from the “estate” and 1st check was found by Sarah B (it is becoming a habit—come on girls, you can do better than this…..). A good pace was kept by the coup.
Lots of slippery downs with a few of squeals every now and then as some of these were encountered. 2nd check I believe was found by Running Bare.
Back horn Mad Marg did an excellent job rounding up Veronica and Glamour who had gone all the way round—Well done.
The hares had provided assorted spring rolls—thank you.
Site: Rimba Exec Housing
Hares: Ah Struth/Keira/Karen Mc
On arrival at Rimba, we found the tent at a different spot with hens making sure cars were parked at the right side of the road so as not to inhibit the few cars that seemed to come thru every now and then. We always expected the run at Rimba to be pretty easy and some even thought the toy boys might make an appearance. Alas, Smurf was away in “chilly” Scotland and Madam Sin did not have company to scour the estate.
Front horn was taken up by Carol as we headed down past the usual in with the pack hoping it would not be too swampy although the rain had eased after Monday’s downpour.
The first “hill” was bearable and a good warm up for the rest of the run. We found ourselves in some trippy swamp area but was soon in pretty trails. We were kept away from the “estate” and 1st check was found by Sarah B (it is becoming a habit—come on girls, you can do better than this…..). A good pace was kept by the coup.
Lots of slippery downs with a few of squeals every now and then as some of these were encountered. 2nd check I believe was found by Running Bare.
Back horn Mad Marg did an excellent job rounding up Veronica and Glamour who had gone all the way round—Well done.
The hares had provided assorted spring rolls—thank you.
run 2025
Date: 12 June 2007
Site: Spg 370 Jln Muara
Hares: Sarah C/Madam Sin
Front Horn: Magic Roundabout (how did I know? I found her calling on first check and yours truly found the on for 1st check!)
Back Horn: Alice in wonderland (who did a sterling job)
I always look forward to a hash at Simpang 370, a chance to get into the jungle on a well worn and pretty track before too much more of it disappears. Just as most were leaving home for the hash a persistent shower seemed to arrive over the area, as a result a light rain began and remained for the hour that is lady's hash, the rain seemed to cool us off and reminded me of the South African saying " a monkey's wedding' which is said when we have rain and sunshine at the same time. In saying that as we entered the jungle due to the dense coverage of the canopy it seemed as if someone had dimmed the light and reminded me to bring a torch next hash, mental note!
Once again the checks proved valuable to the back runners as we had a chance to catch up to the front ladies. The run provided a great cardio workout with lots of climbing up the hills and a little climbing down to catch our breath.
We arrived back to Sarah's house to a tent which came in very handy due to the slightly increasing precipitation - although, after running in the rain for most of the run and the sweat on our bodies we really did not care or notice too much. Naj welcomed the runners back and dressed up as the Queen with a pretty ensemble, a tiara and all! Including a belly dancing wrap ?? for a modern twist to help the Australian's celebrate the Queens Birthday Long Weekend, which the English celebrate on a different day, poor Elizabeth seems to have many birthdays each year. Naj seemed much relieved to find that she could finally get rid of the hashit and Gordon and Amanda Sparrow were called upon for not signing in. (see Hashit column for real reason— ed) They sat huddled and quivering together on a chair as they were drowned in refreshing cool bucket of water that only needed a squirt of hair shampoo to make it a truly enjoyable experience. I always love a bit of controversy and it raised its head as Maureen Shaw's phone rang a tuneful song as the shout up began. There were many calls for the Hashit for Maureen and her sponsor. Their defence was that Maureen is not really a member and therefore immune to the hashit. Hmmm! This little item will have to be sorted - perhaps after the 3 introductory runs (4th run), anyone is then entitled to the hashit and it is up to the sponsor to explain all this during the 3 introductory runs. Many thanks to the Hares for a lovely run and some yummy curry puffs to warm us up and fill our bellies.
Ruth Keira and Karen
(Thanks Sarah as usual for letting us use your house for the shout-up—ed)
Site: Spg 370 Jln Muara
Hares: Sarah C/Madam Sin
Front Horn: Magic Roundabout (how did I know? I found her calling on first check and yours truly found the on for 1st check!)
Back Horn: Alice in wonderland (who did a sterling job)
I always look forward to a hash at Simpang 370, a chance to get into the jungle on a well worn and pretty track before too much more of it disappears. Just as most were leaving home for the hash a persistent shower seemed to arrive over the area, as a result a light rain began and remained for the hour that is lady's hash, the rain seemed to cool us off and reminded me of the South African saying " a monkey's wedding' which is said when we have rain and sunshine at the same time. In saying that as we entered the jungle due to the dense coverage of the canopy it seemed as if someone had dimmed the light and reminded me to bring a torch next hash, mental note!
Once again the checks proved valuable to the back runners as we had a chance to catch up to the front ladies. The run provided a great cardio workout with lots of climbing up the hills and a little climbing down to catch our breath.
We arrived back to Sarah's house to a tent which came in very handy due to the slightly increasing precipitation - although, after running in the rain for most of the run and the sweat on our bodies we really did not care or notice too much. Naj welcomed the runners back and dressed up as the Queen with a pretty ensemble, a tiara and all! Including a belly dancing wrap ?? for a modern twist to help the Australian's celebrate the Queens Birthday Long Weekend, which the English celebrate on a different day, poor Elizabeth seems to have many birthdays each year. Naj seemed much relieved to find that she could finally get rid of the hashit and Gordon and Amanda Sparrow were called upon for not signing in. (see Hashit column for real reason— ed) They sat huddled and quivering together on a chair as they were drowned in refreshing cool bucket of water that only needed a squirt of hair shampoo to make it a truly enjoyable experience. I always love a bit of controversy and it raised its head as Maureen Shaw's phone rang a tuneful song as the shout up began. There were many calls for the Hashit for Maureen and her sponsor. Their defence was that Maureen is not really a member and therefore immune to the hashit. Hmmm! This little item will have to be sorted - perhaps after the 3 introductory runs (4th run), anyone is then entitled to the hashit and it is up to the sponsor to explain all this during the 3 introductory runs. Many thanks to the Hares for a lovely run and some yummy curry puffs to warm us up and fill our bellies.
Ruth Keira and Karen
(Thanks Sarah as usual for letting us use your house for the shout-up—ed)
RUN 2024
Run: 2024
Date: 5 June 2007
Site: Kapok Kanan
Hares: Magic Roundabout
Hens: 46 plus 1 guest.
I turned in to jalan Kapok Kanan and cursed my luck at being stuck behind a slow blue car, probably driven by a Haji on a mobile phone, driving at 5mph. I then realised it was Julia, who later explained that she often misses the Hash signs! next I had Pole Dancer up my **** doing 90mph in her Land Rover , racing to set up her shop!
46 runners turned up and so did a tent, after the run but in time to shelter us from the storm. The ladies set off on a road run up the hill and out of sight and enjoyed a very good 50 minute run or as Carol described it "a good free "Step Class" up and up and up!" Very nice trails (well cut by Johnson), a beautiful bamboo grove and lovely views from the ridge with a good road run out.(Pity about the rubbish dumped at the end of the road but
T.I.B ) Front horn Caire / Uranus was beaten to the first check on paper by Back horn Jane Woolley. Carol found first check, Pole Dancer second and Claire third. Well done ladies. Thanks to Magic for again stepping in at short notice to lay yet another good run. (Is she going for the Laying record this year ?)
At the on on Heather was congratulated on the birth of new baby Tom but was unsure if he was too young to be classified as a man on the hash.
Diana was given a birthday down down and we welcolmed first time runner Deb. Hash Shit was not given as holder Linda (or was it Naj) was absent and had not sent the hash shit along with anyone else.—The hunt for the hash shit paraphenalia is on!
Sadly we bid farewell to one of our staunchest hashers, Rosemary Norrish, who leaves us after over after over 800 runs (838 for the record) during the past 22 years. (She was given a certificate, a photo of the Ladies 2000 run group photo and a photo frame) We all remember her many runs, great on ons and chocolate cakes as well as the Hornet Hash. She generously provided curry puffs for us to munch in the drizzle. Good luck to you Rosemary in old Blighty.
On on
All the best to David & Rosemary in their retirement.
Date: 5 June 2007
Site: Kapok Kanan
Hares: Magic Roundabout
Hens: 46 plus 1 guest.
I turned in to jalan Kapok Kanan and cursed my luck at being stuck behind a slow blue car, probably driven by a Haji on a mobile phone, driving at 5mph. I then realised it was Julia, who later explained that she often misses the Hash signs! next I had Pole Dancer up my **** doing 90mph in her Land Rover , racing to set up her shop!
46 runners turned up and so did a tent, after the run but in time to shelter us from the storm. The ladies set off on a road run up the hill and out of sight and enjoyed a very good 50 minute run or as Carol described it "a good free "Step Class" up and up and up!" Very nice trails (well cut by Johnson), a beautiful bamboo grove and lovely views from the ridge with a good road run out.(Pity about the rubbish dumped at the end of the road but
T.I.B ) Front horn Caire / Uranus was beaten to the first check on paper by Back horn Jane Woolley. Carol found first check, Pole Dancer second and Claire third. Well done ladies. Thanks to Magic for again stepping in at short notice to lay yet another good run. (Is she going for the Laying record this year ?)
At the on on Heather was congratulated on the birth of new baby Tom but was unsure if he was too young to be classified as a man on the hash.
Diana was given a birthday down down and we welcolmed first time runner Deb. Hash Shit was not given as holder Linda (or was it Naj) was absent and had not sent the hash shit along with anyone else.—The hunt for the hash shit paraphenalia is on!
Sadly we bid farewell to one of our staunchest hashers, Rosemary Norrish, who leaves us after over after over 800 runs (838 for the record) during the past 22 years. (She was given a certificate, a photo of the Ladies 2000 run group photo and a photo frame) We all remember her many runs, great on ons and chocolate cakes as well as the Hornet Hash. She generously provided curry puffs for us to munch in the drizzle. Good luck to you Rosemary in old Blighty.
On on
All the best to David & Rosemary in their retirement.
run 2023
Run: 2023
Date: 29 May 2007
Site: Tungku Beach
Hares: Tango/Naj (the Belly Dancers)/Sarah B
Hens: 35 and one Dog, 3 guest, a couple of returnees, and one virtual hasher MOONLIGHTING” as Gordon
A slightly scatty group of hashers assembled at Tungku Beach still dithery from the thrill of the “Away Day” at Linggi’s on Friday night and the Hash Relay on Sunday.
After picking biddy bids (otherwise known as Burrrrs according to the Scots) off our socks and trousers for the third time we were ready for a nice little run in the beautiful surroundings of Tungku Beach.
Well. I did say we were still on a high, the run was tackled totally backwards, first check was missed completely, second check called as first and run adjacent to the first checkers on the beach running parallel to the second checkers, or was it third, but was there a third check? . Why were all the walkers so far ahead of the runners. Why were hens milling and pointing up the beach, down the beach and how many hens tackled the trail of paper on the rocks, while the rest of the pack strolled down the perfectly smooth road adjacent to the rocks. How many hens made it to the Empire Hotel? How many hens finally found the out paper which was actually the in paper and finished the run. The answers too all the above was nobody knows.
Every hen got the required 45 minutes in. All worked up a sweat, every hen had the chance of finding paper, never mind if it was in or out. Everybody got back in time for the sunset. Nobody got lost. We all had fun.
The Shout Up was called and hares given a down down for a great run. Guests were introduced, Debbie from Seattle, WA.
Elaine was farewelled, and presented with a certificate for 639 runs, a framed photo and a sparkly throwover . But do not be sad, she is coming back. We will see her again, This is just a practice leaving.
Nellie was awarded for 400 runs and showed us her gift of gold earrings.
Photocopies of nameless hashers from the relay were offered up for bidding of the originals.
No one was awarded the hashit, although we had ample opportunity to dunk the hares but such is the vagaries of hashing, they got away with it.
Food was provided to round of a perfect H3 evening with one hasher commenting on her yummy pasta, and carrot cake with Italian dressing. The lighting was bad!!
On on
Date: 29 May 2007
Site: Tungku Beach
Hares: Tango/Naj (the Belly Dancers)/Sarah B
Hens: 35 and one Dog, 3 guest, a couple of returnees, and one virtual hasher MOONLIGHTING” as Gordon
A slightly scatty group of hashers assembled at Tungku Beach still dithery from the thrill of the “Away Day” at Linggi’s on Friday night and the Hash Relay on Sunday.
After picking biddy bids (otherwise known as Burrrrs according to the Scots) off our socks and trousers for the third time we were ready for a nice little run in the beautiful surroundings of Tungku Beach.
Well. I did say we were still on a high, the run was tackled totally backwards, first check was missed completely, second check called as first and run adjacent to the first checkers on the beach running parallel to the second checkers, or was it third, but was there a third check? . Why were all the walkers so far ahead of the runners. Why were hens milling and pointing up the beach, down the beach and how many hens tackled the trail of paper on the rocks, while the rest of the pack strolled down the perfectly smooth road adjacent to the rocks. How many hens made it to the Empire Hotel? How many hens finally found the out paper which was actually the in paper and finished the run. The answers too all the above was nobody knows.
Every hen got the required 45 minutes in. All worked up a sweat, every hen had the chance of finding paper, never mind if it was in or out. Everybody got back in time for the sunset. Nobody got lost. We all had fun.
The Shout Up was called and hares given a down down for a great run. Guests were introduced, Debbie from Seattle, WA.
Elaine was farewelled, and presented with a certificate for 639 runs, a framed photo and a sparkly throwover . But do not be sad, she is coming back. We will see her again, This is just a practice leaving.
Nellie was awarded for 400 runs and showed us her gift of gold earrings.
Photocopies of nameless hashers from the relay were offered up for bidding of the originals.
No one was awarded the hashit, although we had ample opportunity to dunk the hares but such is the vagaries of hashing, they got away with it.
Food was provided to round of a perfect H3 evening with one hasher commenting on her yummy pasta, and carrot cake with Italian dressing. The lighting was bad!!
On on
Monday, May 28, 2007
RUN 2022
Run: 2022
Date: 22 May 2007
Site: Lucky Gardens
Hares: Mad Marg/Norma/Anna
Front Horn: Whistling Carol
Back Horn: Whistling Gordon
New Member: Tracey
We all gathered at Lucky Gardens, we were awaiting the horns, but there were none to be had and so it was Carol and Gordon that would be whistling us around. It was time and Carol blew her whistle, no one could hear it, lets go! I hear so off the front runners went only to find old paper—is this it we thought? Over Here we heard the walkie talkies shout. Off everyone went into the jungle a few hills (One Killer!) How do some Hashers survive without water?
I heard CHECKING FROM HERE!Off I went to check to be told by some ramblers strolling through the jungle that I was going the wrong way, I said I was checking, they just stood around watching me. There was lots of paper—is this the on paper I thought no it wasn't to be as I hear ON PAPER! I ran past the ramblers and gave them a smile as they looked at me oddly.
I couldn't muster the energy this week to run very far after 2 sleepless nights. Up and down and around we went over little bridges and streams then another biggy. One hasher said to me "go on go for it" so I did and when I got to the top I tripped up over a hidden branch and fell over. Bugger that!
I'll just trot around the rest of the way. All three checks were found by
Running Bare (clever Girl )A nice evenings run. We all had a well earned drink, then it was off to Mad Margs for the On! ON!.
Shop Display was great and sales were good—Thanks to Mad Marg and her helper, she now have older stock Ts in smaller sizes for sale.—Ed
We had Tracey joining us as a new member and Nancy a guest of Dizzy's. She was travelling around the world by boat and was 1/2 way!
Smurf had another free B--- or two a plastic long thing stuck on her head and a new man by her side called Pete The Meat! (you could tell why)Happy Birthday Smurf! Oh! and welcome back to Veronica R (Where's She Been)? And she was given a new handle and will forthwith be known as “Cow Girl”.— Ed
The food was great and the birthday cakes yummy! and the company better. Thanks to Mad Marg for the use of her house for the on on.
Scribe: Tango
NEXT WEEK'S RUN: Tungku Beach
Date: 22 May 2007
Site: Lucky Gardens
Hares: Mad Marg/Norma/Anna
Front Horn: Whistling Carol
Back Horn: Whistling Gordon
New Member: Tracey
We all gathered at Lucky Gardens, we were awaiting the horns, but there were none to be had and so it was Carol and Gordon that would be whistling us around. It was time and Carol blew her whistle, no one could hear it, lets go! I hear so off the front runners went only to find old paper—is this it we thought? Over Here we heard the walkie talkies shout. Off everyone went into the jungle a few hills (One Killer!) How do some Hashers survive without water?
I heard CHECKING FROM HERE!Off I went to check to be told by some ramblers strolling through the jungle that I was going the wrong way, I said I was checking, they just stood around watching me. There was lots of paper—is this the on paper I thought no it wasn't to be as I hear ON PAPER! I ran past the ramblers and gave them a smile as they looked at me oddly.
I couldn't muster the energy this week to run very far after 2 sleepless nights. Up and down and around we went over little bridges and streams then another biggy. One hasher said to me "go on go for it" so I did and when I got to the top I tripped up over a hidden branch and fell over. Bugger that!
I'll just trot around the rest of the way. All three checks were found by
Running Bare (clever Girl )A nice evenings run. We all had a well earned drink, then it was off to Mad Margs for the On! ON!.
Shop Display was great and sales were good—Thanks to Mad Marg and her helper, she now have older stock Ts in smaller sizes for sale.—Ed
We had Tracey joining us as a new member and Nancy a guest of Dizzy's. She was travelling around the world by boat and was 1/2 way!
Smurf had another free B--- or two a plastic long thing stuck on her head and a new man by her side called Pete The Meat! (you could tell why)Happy Birthday Smurf! Oh! and welcome back to Veronica R (Where's She Been)? And she was given a new handle and will forthwith be known as “Cow Girl”.— Ed
The food was great and the birthday cakes yummy! and the company better. Thanks to Mad Marg for the use of her house for the on on.
Scribe: Tango
NEXT WEEK'S RUN: Tungku Beach
Saturday, May 19, 2007
RUN 2021
Run: 2021
Date: 15 May 2007
Site: Salambigar Link
Hares: Dizzy/Julie-Anne/Amanda W
Front Horn: Claire/Whistling Tango
Back Horn: Trailblazer
With some risk to beaks and feathers, the hens congregated along the highway between Mentiri and Sungei Akar. Earlybirds chatted in the shade of the parked cars and some almost missed the whisper of a whistle at 5.15. “Was that Whistling our front horn?”
The runners duly set off followed by the walkie talkies and in turn all hopped the drain and headed into the jungle up a welcoming slope of scratchy ferns.
The chatter of the walkie talkies soon subsided when the first hill proved quite long and steep. However all kept a good pace and the runners were soon out of sight and sound. So were the horns. In fact it seemed one of the quietest hashes I’ve been on. There were very few ‘ons ons’ or front and back horns, and no bouts of confusion. A tribute to the well laid trail with lots of paper often helpfully draped on plants and overhanging branches. The path was soft and springy and just damp enough to give grip without being slippery.
Definitely no need for bathers and snorkels but no excitement of water and mud. The only obstacles were occasional skinny vines trying to trip or choke, and the ever friendly ferns. A pleasure of a run. An enjoyable romp up and down hills and the last few metres down the side of the highway. A mere 45mins for the walkies. I guess the runners did it in half that time?
Some were heard to ask. “Were there 2 runs? Were we on the short run?” But apparently not. Just a lovely run in the late afternoon, the sun glinting through the lush greenery. Of course many may have missed that watching their own feet or the heels of those in front.
Then as the sun dropped down and magical hues spread in the sky the hens clucked to Mandy’s for the shout up, drinks, ‘fill your own delicious pita’ and a bonus of buns.
Thanks hares for a super hash and great refreshments. A splendid time including the tremendous downpour—most of use left behind were glad it was under a roof rather than a tent which would have included some feet washing!
Scribe: Norma
NEXT WEEK: Lucky Gardens, Off Jln Muara and then off to Mad Margz for the onon.
Date: 15 May 2007
Site: Salambigar Link
Hares: Dizzy/Julie-Anne/Amanda W
Front Horn: Claire/Whistling Tango
Back Horn: Trailblazer
With some risk to beaks and feathers, the hens congregated along the highway between Mentiri and Sungei Akar. Earlybirds chatted in the shade of the parked cars and some almost missed the whisper of a whistle at 5.15. “Was that Whistling our front horn?”
The runners duly set off followed by the walkie talkies and in turn all hopped the drain and headed into the jungle up a welcoming slope of scratchy ferns.
The chatter of the walkie talkies soon subsided when the first hill proved quite long and steep. However all kept a good pace and the runners were soon out of sight and sound. So were the horns. In fact it seemed one of the quietest hashes I’ve been on. There were very few ‘ons ons’ or front and back horns, and no bouts of confusion. A tribute to the well laid trail with lots of paper often helpfully draped on plants and overhanging branches. The path was soft and springy and just damp enough to give grip without being slippery.
Definitely no need for bathers and snorkels but no excitement of water and mud. The only obstacles were occasional skinny vines trying to trip or choke, and the ever friendly ferns. A pleasure of a run. An enjoyable romp up and down hills and the last few metres down the side of the highway. A mere 45mins for the walkies. I guess the runners did it in half that time?
Some were heard to ask. “Were there 2 runs? Were we on the short run?” But apparently not. Just a lovely run in the late afternoon, the sun glinting through the lush greenery. Of course many may have missed that watching their own feet or the heels of those in front.
Then as the sun dropped down and magical hues spread in the sky the hens clucked to Mandy’s for the shout up, drinks, ‘fill your own delicious pita’ and a bonus of buns.
Thanks hares for a super hash and great refreshments. A splendid time including the tremendous downpour—most of use left behind were glad it was under a roof rather than a tent which would have included some feet washing!
Scribe: Norma
NEXT WEEK: Lucky Gardens, Off Jln Muara and then off to Mad Margz for the onon.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
RUN 2020
Run: 2020
Date: 8 May 2007
Site: Rimba
Hares: Ah Struth/Karen P
The start was prompt as usual, which is not always convenient for someone like me although on this occasion I was signed in and almost ready to go.
An open trail led to a splendid bit of jungle with a bit of an up and a down, but I was so busy looking at my feet that I missed the paper leading in and then came across the front runners coming out to open ground once more.
On on for a while to first check near the half built houses. Never have the girls been quite so sure as to where the paper would resume. We were all expecting, and indeed looking forward, to a glimpse of the toy boys up on the 2nd floor somewhere, offering us a swig from the holy grail.
We divided into search parties running down each row of houses. Once Smurf had reached the far row and was nearing the end, the sound of on on back was heard, coming from afar. Good timing I thought, and a check that had everyone foiled. A sneaky snickett led us back into the deep and dark, around the back of Rimba housing and up and down some lovely trails, often run in the opposite direction.
A couple more checks on the way, until tired and weary, out was reached next to the in. Except the hares took us back in at the other side of the normal in to another out.
Like all good hashes, the best was yet to come, and that was the sight of a sprightly Smurf springing from the swamp, smug smile firmly spread from satisfied side to side of her sweet little face. This sight was all the more amusing as the rest of us had already had plenty of time to down a few glasses of grape juice. The silver service waiters were a couple of rather delectable Toy boys, elegantly attired in skimpy black bathers, the tightness of which was modestly hidden by a becoming apron— Shame!
A good shout up followed by tasty calories and beverage. Thank you.
Certain beverage has a habit of letting the mind explore its full potential, and this was ultimately realized in the naming of the Ladies Hash second honorary member. Thus evolved “Slippery Tipple”. Welcome, and thank you for making our evening so enjoyable.
Scribe: Dizzy from Amanda W’s email! (a ploy which eluded Trailblazer as she was looking high and low for the run report after deadline…)
NEXT WEEK: 15 Msy
Site: Salambigar Link
Date: 8 May 2007
Site: Rimba
Hares: Ah Struth/Karen P
The start was prompt as usual, which is not always convenient for someone like me although on this occasion I was signed in and almost ready to go.
An open trail led to a splendid bit of jungle with a bit of an up and a down, but I was so busy looking at my feet that I missed the paper leading in and then came across the front runners coming out to open ground once more.
On on for a while to first check near the half built houses. Never have the girls been quite so sure as to where the paper would resume. We were all expecting, and indeed looking forward, to a glimpse of the toy boys up on the 2nd floor somewhere, offering us a swig from the holy grail.
We divided into search parties running down each row of houses. Once Smurf had reached the far row and was nearing the end, the sound of on on back was heard, coming from afar. Good timing I thought, and a check that had everyone foiled. A sneaky snickett led us back into the deep and dark, around the back of Rimba housing and up and down some lovely trails, often run in the opposite direction.
A couple more checks on the way, until tired and weary, out was reached next to the in. Except the hares took us back in at the other side of the normal in to another out.
Like all good hashes, the best was yet to come, and that was the sight of a sprightly Smurf springing from the swamp, smug smile firmly spread from satisfied side to side of her sweet little face. This sight was all the more amusing as the rest of us had already had plenty of time to down a few glasses of grape juice. The silver service waiters were a couple of rather delectable Toy boys, elegantly attired in skimpy black bathers, the tightness of which was modestly hidden by a becoming apron— Shame!
A good shout up followed by tasty calories and beverage. Thank you.
Certain beverage has a habit of letting the mind explore its full potential, and this was ultimately realized in the naming of the Ladies Hash second honorary member. Thus evolved “Slippery Tipple”. Welcome, and thank you for making our evening so enjoyable.
Scribe: Dizzy from Amanda W’s email! (a ploy which eluded Trailblazer as she was looking high and low for the run report after deadline…)
NEXT WEEK: 15 Msy
Site: Salambigar Link
Saturday, May 05, 2007
RUN 2019
Run: 2019
Date: 1 May 2007
Site: Lower Diplo
Hares: Jane/Angela L
The horn was sounded by Carol (as Trish who was at that stage to be front horn was caught short!) and off went approximately 30 hens on what could only be described as a wonderfully diverse run that had something for everyone.
The run started off on the road with a slight incline testing everyone’s stamina before entering the jungle at Diplo. The trail then went into the heart of a superb example of a jungle. A narrow trail took everyone over and through rivers, over and under many fallen trees and up and down a few challenging inclines! First check was found by Readymix and the trail continued with a death defying (not really) type rope style crossing of a swollen river, to then continue along side and over streams – giving only the most sure footed the chance to get ahead. Second check was found by Carol in similar jungle terrain, third check was found by Tango – apprentice front runner!!
After up, up, and up again (sure there must have been many more or at least it felt like it!!) the canopy opened up to provide some stunning views of Bandar and with a clear night and a beautiful sunset and one just wanted to stand and admire the view (there was even a bench from which one could!) and hens were questioning their location – ‘that looks like tasak lama’. I myself looked at my watch and wondered how, if we were at Tasak Lama, we could get back to Diplo in 15 mins!! The last part of the trail opened up into wide established tracks enabling runners to have a good workout – something for everyone.
To stand and admire the view (there was even a bench from which one could!) and hens were questioning their location – ‘that looks like Tasek Lama’. I myself looked at my watch and wondered how, if we were at Tasek Lama, we could get back to Diplo in 15 mins!! The last part of the trail opened up into wide established tracks enabling runners to have a good workout – something for everyone.
On exiting the trail hens were found relaxing on the grass – were they resting before the onward journey to Diplo or was this an A2B? I’m pleased (at that stage!) to say it was an A2B – well done hares—what an excellent run.
The air conditioned bus (must have gone up in the world, as many were only used to an open back truck!) crammed with wet, smelly (no offence!!) hens got on its way back to Diplo to the dulcet tones of ‘show me the way to go home’ which to me finished off an excellent run.
The shout up saw thanks to the front horns (a duty shared) Carol, Trish and Running Bare, and the back horn – Trailblazer. Thanks to the Hares and congratulations to Tango who had completed 50 runs. Thanks also to the hares for the delicious samosas.
On On
Next Week: Run 2020 - Rimba
Hares: Ah Struth/Karen P
Date: 1 May 2007
Site: Lower Diplo
Hares: Jane/Angela L
The horn was sounded by Carol (as Trish who was at that stage to be front horn was caught short!) and off went approximately 30 hens on what could only be described as a wonderfully diverse run that had something for everyone.
The run started off on the road with a slight incline testing everyone’s stamina before entering the jungle at Diplo. The trail then went into the heart of a superb example of a jungle. A narrow trail took everyone over and through rivers, over and under many fallen trees and up and down a few challenging inclines! First check was found by Readymix and the trail continued with a death defying (not really) type rope style crossing of a swollen river, to then continue along side and over streams – giving only the most sure footed the chance to get ahead. Second check was found by Carol in similar jungle terrain, third check was found by Tango – apprentice front runner!!
After up, up, and up again (sure there must have been many more or at least it felt like it!!) the canopy opened up to provide some stunning views of Bandar and with a clear night and a beautiful sunset and one just wanted to stand and admire the view (there was even a bench from which one could!) and hens were questioning their location – ‘that looks like tasak lama’. I myself looked at my watch and wondered how, if we were at Tasak Lama, we could get back to Diplo in 15 mins!! The last part of the trail opened up into wide established tracks enabling runners to have a good workout – something for everyone.
To stand and admire the view (there was even a bench from which one could!) and hens were questioning their location – ‘that looks like Tasek Lama’. I myself looked at my watch and wondered how, if we were at Tasek Lama, we could get back to Diplo in 15 mins!! The last part of the trail opened up into wide established tracks enabling runners to have a good workout – something for everyone.
On exiting the trail hens were found relaxing on the grass – were they resting before the onward journey to Diplo or was this an A2B? I’m pleased (at that stage!) to say it was an A2B – well done hares—what an excellent run.
The air conditioned bus (must have gone up in the world, as many were only used to an open back truck!) crammed with wet, smelly (no offence!!) hens got on its way back to Diplo to the dulcet tones of ‘show me the way to go home’ which to me finished off an excellent run.
The shout up saw thanks to the front horns (a duty shared) Carol, Trish and Running Bare, and the back horn – Trailblazer. Thanks to the Hares and congratulations to Tango who had completed 50 runs. Thanks also to the hares for the delicious samosas.
On On
Next Week: Run 2020 - Rimba
Hares: Ah Struth/Karen P
Monday, April 30, 2007
RUN 2018
Run: 2018
Date: 24th April 2007
Site: Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout and Apprentice
Front horn: Carol Back horn: Angela
A beautiful evening saw the hens off into the trees. An interesting valley stretch with some muddy ups and downs. A bit of bum wriggling on a few slopes managed to slow down some ladies. The trail of hens certainly stretched out somewhat. Then up to higher ground and some nice trails, all sloping down just to make us feel that we were fitter than we really are. Rustling in the bushes with the monkeys fighting definitely got some of us running a little bit quicker too. A lovely walk/run had by all finished off with a gorgeous sunset, or was I the only one that noticed?
The checks were well set, always giving plenty of options to go and check. Lee must have been chuffed as she found all three checks – welcome back Lee!
A small number familiar with the area took a short-cut home. Shame on them!
Back at the ranch, a busy shout up in which Irene was named “Miss Sarong” and was presented with a very stylish, obviously haute-coûture changing tent, (Viva) España celebrated her birthday and …. Linda was awarded the hashit for not signing in. Then we all tucked in to sausages and salad. ¡Qué rico!
Next week: Diplo
Date: 24th April 2007
Site: Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout and Apprentice
Front horn: Carol Back horn: Angela
A beautiful evening saw the hens off into the trees. An interesting valley stretch with some muddy ups and downs. A bit of bum wriggling on a few slopes managed to slow down some ladies. The trail of hens certainly stretched out somewhat. Then up to higher ground and some nice trails, all sloping down just to make us feel that we were fitter than we really are. Rustling in the bushes with the monkeys fighting definitely got some of us running a little bit quicker too. A lovely walk/run had by all finished off with a gorgeous sunset, or was I the only one that noticed?
The checks were well set, always giving plenty of options to go and check. Lee must have been chuffed as she found all three checks – welcome back Lee!
A small number familiar with the area took a short-cut home. Shame on them!
Back at the ranch, a busy shout up in which Irene was named “Miss Sarong” and was presented with a very stylish, obviously haute-coûture changing tent, (Viva) España celebrated her birthday and …. Linda was awarded the hashit for not signing in. Then we all tucked in to sausages and salad. ¡Qué rico!
Next week: Diplo
Monday, April 23, 2007
RUN NO. 2017
Run No. 2017
Date: 17 Apr 2007
Site: Diplo
Hares: Elaine, Black Beauty and Jane
Our Fairweather hens failed to turn up but the Diehards were there fleet of foot. Hash site looks likeVersace these days, a glam number hanging here and another draped there with a little of Jimmy Choo to boot. A tinkle of rain to whet the anticipation and then a rumble in the jungle, a flash overhead and we were off. Heads were bowed against the rain, hens under the fearless control of Claire the Front Horn and Sarah Clements following as Back Horn.
Hares laid a shortish and a long-with-a-godawful-Up to please all. ‘Though some toed the green and then stayed on the black. I’m told it was green, brown, leafy, wet and even Mulchie slipped a few times. Carol found the first check and Alison T found the last check and came out with the front runners, go you girl! While she caught her breath walking to her changing room and walk-in wardrobe, Alison did remark about someone not doing the last hill if the person could still whistle after the run! The horns got switched, and some hens dodged a few water crossings but I hear, GOOD CALLING this week ….. YIPPEE!!!! All came out tried, tired and well tested in good time.
On On celebrated the naming ceremony of Judy now Survivor, Mandy now Tango and Magi, after a re-count, a re-gig and a re-hash changed from Miss Pink errr no Miss Spain, err no Miss Blain err no Miss Plane, became Espania. Never Wrong reached the special milestone of 50 years of age, Happy Birthday! No change of Keeper of The Hashit, though maybe this week may see a batton change. Signs? Hmmmm. Announcements included “See Kay for details of the next Pula Tigga hash 13th Oct”. Hares provided scrumptious salad rolls and ham (all the way from Singapore), and another great event of hashing was had.
Ghost writer for Magic Roundabout and Magic Roundabout's Apprentice.
Next week: 24 April
Site: No. 13 Spg 462-80 Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout + apprentice
Date: 17 Apr 2007
Site: Diplo
Hares: Elaine, Black Beauty and Jane
Our Fairweather hens failed to turn up but the Diehards were there fleet of foot. Hash site looks likeVersace these days, a glam number hanging here and another draped there with a little of Jimmy Choo to boot. A tinkle of rain to whet the anticipation and then a rumble in the jungle, a flash overhead and we were off. Heads were bowed against the rain, hens under the fearless control of Claire the Front Horn and Sarah Clements following as Back Horn.
Hares laid a shortish and a long-with-a-godawful-Up to please all. ‘Though some toed the green and then stayed on the black. I’m told it was green, brown, leafy, wet and even Mulchie slipped a few times. Carol found the first check and Alison T found the last check and came out with the front runners, go you girl! While she caught her breath walking to her changing room and walk-in wardrobe, Alison did remark about someone not doing the last hill if the person could still whistle after the run! The horns got switched, and some hens dodged a few water crossings but I hear, GOOD CALLING this week ….. YIPPEE!!!! All came out tried, tired and well tested in good time.
On On celebrated the naming ceremony of Judy now Survivor, Mandy now Tango and Magi, after a re-count, a re-gig and a re-hash changed from Miss Pink errr no Miss Spain, err no Miss Blain err no Miss Plane, became Espania. Never Wrong reached the special milestone of 50 years of age, Happy Birthday! No change of Keeper of The Hashit, though maybe this week may see a batton change. Signs? Hmmmm. Announcements included “See Kay for details of the next Pula Tigga hash 13th Oct”. Hares provided scrumptious salad rolls and ham (all the way from Singapore), and another great event of hashing was had.
Ghost writer for Magic Roundabout and Magic Roundabout's Apprentice.
Next week: 24 April
Site: No. 13 Spg 462-80 Sg Hanching Baru, Jln Muara
Hares: Magic Roundabout + apprentice
Saturday, April 14, 2007
RUN 2016
Run: 2016
Date: 10 April 2007
Site: Spg 378 Jln Subok, Kg Sg Akar
Hares: Trailblazer/Judy/Tina
I arrived at the site just in time to get the last car park at the bottom of the hill, lucky old me! It then transpired that this was the very spot all the late comers were going to turn their cars round at. Oh well, somebody was bound to ram into me, I would collect the insurance and buy my BMW. Dream on, cries Smurf, who assured me that the insurance on my car wouldn’t buy a BMW, even in a match box.
Up the hill, sign in, and on command of the lovely Naj we head off into the jungle. Madam Sin was whittering on about Scotland and bracken, as far as I could see we were tramping over a pile of weeds. That soon took us into the jungle and some lovely paths. The run was very nice, the checks were fiendishly clever. On the traverse from second to third check it became very apparent that I needed new boots as it was a slippy slidy hillside, but very pretty. The whole hash was out by six o’clock. Well done to the hares.
The shout up was the usual chaotic affair with two guests welcomed, returning hashers welcomed, and three hashers given hash handles, which caused the body of the kirk to spontaneously break into song. We had a wonderful rendition of “ We’re all off to sunny Spain” followed by “ They are changing the guard at Buckingham palace” rounded off with “ I’m a Barbie girl”. Hash handles were given to Alice - Alice in Wonderland, Magi - Ms Spain and Cath Doolan - Legally Blonde.
Then the fun really started with Madam Sin’s birthday presents which she pulled out of the box and explained the purpose of each gift to much hilarity all round. The said hasher then entertained us with a brilliant presentation of that well known classic “ Rindercellar and the ugly blisters”
Thank you to all the people who contributed to the great food and the yummy chocolate cake for the birthday girl. A lovely evening which carried on long after I went home. Gordon had sworn off beer for life by Wednesday morning, well maybe till tonight.
Judy celebrated 300 runs, Trailblazer 250 and Tina 200 runs respectively.
NEXT WEEK: Diplo
HARES: Elaine and Black Beauty
Monday, April 09, 2007
RUN 2015 - 2 APRIL 2007
RUN NO. 2015
SITE: Bukit Markucing, Subok
HARES: Carol/Trish
FRONT HORN: Claire with assistant Mandy
BACK HORN: Mad Marg
There had been slight confusion as to where the run was going to start as we knew the on on was at Carol’s house but the run? After some clarification the hares were convinced that the run must start from Markucing or they would risk the hashit if the coop was to cross the road! Sorry hashit holder Madmarg (you have to keep the hashit a while longer) – we have been kind to our hares – so hashers please do read your hash rules, they do make good bedtime reading when you are desperate for something to put you to sleep!
I arrived early as was anxious to make sure the run started from the right place and was intrigued as to why the starting sign was at the lower car park. I had paced up and down right up to the usual starting steps and could not find any “on” paper and when Glamour and Veronica L arrived to start their walk – they indicated that it was just close by towards the road! It sure take some seasoned hashers to be vigilant…… We had also been warned about keeping on paper especially when checking as there were lots of paper around but we did not find find too much paper around (I guess the hares having been lost for 6 hours while recceeing could not remember where or when they saw the paper!).
Then we had the next drama of having no horns, so we improvised with a real whistle for the back horn and Mandy as the whistling horn with front horn Claire. Off we trotted at 5.15 towards the main road and then veered left to a new bulldozed cutting up the hill – of the many hills – on to the ridge. We huffed and puffed and stopped and started (for the walkie talkies anyway). A sign soon appeared for short and long runs and only a dozen hens braved the long run down into the valley. We dipped into the jungle – what a relief – some shade. First check was called and as it was in front of a tree fall “on” must be up to the left which was found by Sarah B.
We then wound around the forest, up and down over logs and trips with second check found by Readymix. By this stage the front running orientals Readymix, Jenny and Trailblazer were quickly bearing on third check which was found by Jenny. Front horn Claire and Mandy caught up as we headed back up the ridge. A few – just a few - more ups and downs before we were out. I think the hares forgot to warn shorties to only go up to first check as there were a few logs that needed long legs and acrobatic stunts to get over. Great run hares and we then headed to Carol’s for the on on with “hot” laksa to follow.
NEXT WEEK: SPG 378 JLN SUBOK, KG SG AKAR
SITE: Bukit Markucing, Subok
HARES: Carol/Trish
FRONT HORN: Claire with assistant Mandy
BACK HORN: Mad Marg
There had been slight confusion as to where the run was going to start as we knew the on on was at Carol’s house but the run? After some clarification the hares were convinced that the run must start from Markucing or they would risk the hashit if the coop was to cross the road! Sorry hashit holder Madmarg (you have to keep the hashit a while longer) – we have been kind to our hares – so hashers please do read your hash rules, they do make good bedtime reading when you are desperate for something to put you to sleep!
I arrived early as was anxious to make sure the run started from the right place and was intrigued as to why the starting sign was at the lower car park. I had paced up and down right up to the usual starting steps and could not find any “on” paper and when Glamour and Veronica L arrived to start their walk – they indicated that it was just close by towards the road! It sure take some seasoned hashers to be vigilant…… We had also been warned about keeping on paper especially when checking as there were lots of paper around but we did not find find too much paper around (I guess the hares having been lost for 6 hours while recceeing could not remember where or when they saw the paper!).
Then we had the next drama of having no horns, so we improvised with a real whistle for the back horn and Mandy as the whistling horn with front horn Claire. Off we trotted at 5.15 towards the main road and then veered left to a new bulldozed cutting up the hill – of the many hills – on to the ridge. We huffed and puffed and stopped and started (for the walkie talkies anyway). A sign soon appeared for short and long runs and only a dozen hens braved the long run down into the valley. We dipped into the jungle – what a relief – some shade. First check was called and as it was in front of a tree fall “on” must be up to the left which was found by Sarah B.
We then wound around the forest, up and down over logs and trips with second check found by Readymix. By this stage the front running orientals Readymix, Jenny and Trailblazer were quickly bearing on third check which was found by Jenny. Front horn Claire and Mandy caught up as we headed back up the ridge. A few – just a few - more ups and downs before we were out. I think the hares forgot to warn shorties to only go up to first check as there were a few logs that needed long legs and acrobatic stunts to get over. Great run hares and we then headed to Carol’s for the on on with “hot” laksa to follow.
NEXT WEEK: SPG 378 JLN SUBOK, KG SG AKAR
Monday, April 02, 2007
RUN 2014
Run: 2014
Date: 27 March
Site: Diplo
Hares: Alison/Cheryl/Sue
It has been a long time since we were given the choice of a short or a long run, you could see the hens milling around at the start, thinking about which run to do – should they do the short run with only one hill (as many of us had missed last week because of the school holidays) or do the long run (because we felt guilty about missing last week but this was said to have many hills)…mmm…choice! Karen was front horn and led us forward and up the path with horn firmly secured between the straps of her back pack (can’t lose the blowy bit again – surely a hashitable offence if she does) and off we went along our favourite trails at Diplo. (Unfortunately back horn was lost by Trailblazer as she could not concentrate on what to take care of first, the horn or her first time guest—in any event it did not matter—Irene in her weekend jaunt at Diplo has reportedly recovered the lost horn! Many thanks- ed)
We soon came to a split in the trail – with short run to the left and long run up on the right, decisions were made and most of the hens followed the long one. Up up and along until we were taken down into a dip for first check by the stream. Readymix went ahead at the top of the ridge so I thought I had better go down to the check and look ahead. With Karen calling “checking from here” I was fighting with the cob webs (not a good sign) for a route over the river when we heard the faint call of “on paper” from Readymix at the top of the ridge. Picking up paper and ‘on back’ the paper was laid through and we were on our way again.
Up and down hills and over streams we trouped until 2nd check which was again in another dip. Could it be back check again? Better check ahead as we (Readymix, Elaine and I ) were the ones at the front and others further back could check there. Some good trails meandered along with signs of old paper, but nothing new. In the distance we could hear the sounds of “on paper..” by Ah Struth and back we went to the check with the cob point, picking up paper until we reached the trail.
Off again until third check, nearing the back this time (as we were so far off track at last check) – we reached the check and there was a back trail that no one had taken….off I wandered, which brought me round the dip that the check point was in, and along a nice trail which kept on going and going. Ah Struth was ahead of me and again I quote from the horses mouth - “because I was so far ahead I found the paper again”.
Third check and surely the last, we were off again taking us to the extreme edges of the Diplo site. As the traffic sounds got louder and louder, we seemed to be getting closer and closer to a main road – you could even see a large road sign ……could we be at the Sungai Akar dump roundabout? Had we gone that far?.....Yep A new part for most of us and quite nice to see the stream that runs along the edge of the highway in the dip and then up a ridge for an elevated view. Back into the jungle along good trails we walked, very happy to see signs for Way Out until we were back. A good long run taking the front runners at least until 6.35 to come in, not so good maybe for Trailblazer’s first time guest as it was rather a long run. A late but short shout up with more amber liquid consumed than usual and then some well earned ‘fill your own rolls’ to end the evening with. Many thanks—hares for a great run and food.—ed
Next week: Jln Subok - look out for signs
Date: 27 March
Site: Diplo
Hares: Alison/Cheryl/Sue
It has been a long time since we were given the choice of a short or a long run, you could see the hens milling around at the start, thinking about which run to do – should they do the short run with only one hill (as many of us had missed last week because of the school holidays) or do the long run (because we felt guilty about missing last week but this was said to have many hills)…mmm…choice! Karen was front horn and led us forward and up the path with horn firmly secured between the straps of her back pack (can’t lose the blowy bit again – surely a hashitable offence if she does) and off we went along our favourite trails at Diplo. (Unfortunately back horn was lost by Trailblazer as she could not concentrate on what to take care of first, the horn or her first time guest—in any event it did not matter—Irene in her weekend jaunt at Diplo has reportedly recovered the lost horn! Many thanks- ed)
We soon came to a split in the trail – with short run to the left and long run up on the right, decisions were made and most of the hens followed the long one. Up up and along until we were taken down into a dip for first check by the stream. Readymix went ahead at the top of the ridge so I thought I had better go down to the check and look ahead. With Karen calling “checking from here” I was fighting with the cob webs (not a good sign) for a route over the river when we heard the faint call of “on paper” from Readymix at the top of the ridge. Picking up paper and ‘on back’ the paper was laid through and we were on our way again.
Up and down hills and over streams we trouped until 2nd check which was again in another dip. Could it be back check again? Better check ahead as we (Readymix, Elaine and I ) were the ones at the front and others further back could check there. Some good trails meandered along with signs of old paper, but nothing new. In the distance we could hear the sounds of “on paper..” by Ah Struth and back we went to the check with the cob point, picking up paper until we reached the trail.
Off again until third check, nearing the back this time (as we were so far off track at last check) – we reached the check and there was a back trail that no one had taken….off I wandered, which brought me round the dip that the check point was in, and along a nice trail which kept on going and going. Ah Struth was ahead of me and again I quote from the horses mouth - “because I was so far ahead I found the paper again”.
Third check and surely the last, we were off again taking us to the extreme edges of the Diplo site. As the traffic sounds got louder and louder, we seemed to be getting closer and closer to a main road – you could even see a large road sign ……could we be at the Sungai Akar dump roundabout? Had we gone that far?.....Yep A new part for most of us and quite nice to see the stream that runs along the edge of the highway in the dip and then up a ridge for an elevated view. Back into the jungle along good trails we walked, very happy to see signs for Way Out until we were back. A good long run taking the front runners at least until 6.35 to come in, not so good maybe for Trailblazer’s first time guest as it was rather a long run. A late but short shout up with more amber liquid consumed than usual and then some well earned ‘fill your own rolls’ to end the evening with. Many thanks—hares for a great run and food.—ed
Next week: Jln Subok - look out for signs
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