Run: #2251 Deck the Halls…

Date: Monday 10/7/23
Location: Tewantin
Hares: Turtle Luv & Rocky

HO HO HO! Did you know: ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la and then the next line is “Don we now our gay apparel”. Well, the hashers certainly got in spirit of this festive occasion and dressed up in Christmas apparel!

We gathered out the front of the Bowlos carpark in fear of offending them (again) standing next to the sewage system which occasionally leaked certain smells. The hashers, keen to get away from the odour quickly departed down to Riverstone Court and into Wallace Park. People passing the groups of hashers in the park were giving us Christmas greetings or sniggering! Licker appeared to be one of the Front Running B**tards (FRBs) at the checks, especially around her home but didn’t find any trail. The runners and walkers split was at the back of Venture Drive with the runners passing two breweries but no beer stops!

There was a check at the Bunnings round-a-bout which All Fours marked to cross the road, whereas the actual trail should have taken a left turn. While Next Week was on the other side of the road checking trail, All Fours finally found the correct trail but couldn’t be assed to go back to correct the markings. The trail did eventually cross over to the other side of the road but that wasn’t until another two blocks or round-a-bouts at Walter Hay Drive. Crossing at the back of the Good Shepard School, the trail led us through and along Noosa Waters and out to the Noosa River. The runners then made a dash along Hilton Terrace where they just managed to catch up with Santa Longis Prongis as he was approaching the Bowlos and home around the corner! We were greeted with a roaring firepit, pretty coloured Christmas lights and mulled wine in the courtyard garden of Turtle’s.

The circle was conducted by the firepit with Long Prong giving the walkers report. He thought the trail was quite a substantial distance with most walkers short cutting home. Recharge gave the runners report as he came in last with Licker and Lech. This of course was All Fours fault for putting in the ‘false’ arrow at the check. To my defence, I didn’t think there were any more runners as they were so far behind!

Down downs were notably for Berocca & DT as they have something in common. Berocca got the ‘shits’ while DT was holding up the GM at the start of the run ‘talking shit’. While Red Knob & No Crutch were with the boys standing around fire talking secret Mens business, I dared them to put their hot poker in. Only these two fit the bill – resulting with a Red Knob & No Crutch getting his burnt off! Possum forgot her song book and was asking around the circle for songs when Digit Digester got to sing her ‘how would you like my finger?’.

The best dressed female prize went to Hairy Mickey who was a delightful green Xmas fairy, complete with stockings (they were a beauty too!). Best dressed male was Long Prong in his Santa suit. The free Xmas raffle was drawn by Mother Trucker and won by Berocca (choccies, bubbles & beer).

A fabulous Xmas spread of ham, turkey, roasted potatoes, creamy bake, glazed carrots – finishing with apple strudel, custard and ice cream was served! Apparently, Unremarkable had been slaving over a hot stove from 1pm and even lit the fire without using any white spirits. Another top Kiwi bloke was Dick Bender who was busy cleaning the barbie and dishes while Hairy Mickey was like Cinderalla – all dressed up and helping in the kitchen.

Many thanks to the hares – Rocky for laying an excellent trail and Turtle Luv for the wonderful Xmas dinner and hospitality! Fa la la la la, la la la la!!

On On
All Fours