Run: #2273 – Deck the Halls, let’s go on the Yuletide trail…

By Dave Masters | 15/12/2023

Date: Monday 11/12/23
Location: Tewantin
Hares: Noosa H3 Committee Elves & Reindeers

Fa la la la la la la la! Did you know that there’s 82 ‘las’ after the fa in Deck the Halls? Well, now you know some useless trivia!

What a jolly bunch of hashers that gathered at Santa’s Thai Palace for the Christmas run, all decked out in their Christmas garb! Kaffir set the Yuletide trail very early in the morning to ensure he wouldn’t be seen laying trail and grafittiing the pavement around town. It was rather hilarious to see a bunch of Christmas goers dressed as Elves, Santas, tinsel wearers wandering around the streets of Tewantin, whereas the public must’ve thought the Tewantin Aged Care facility had escapees… Most followed along like sheep ignoring checks and taking shortcuts to the first drink stop which was at Kaffir’s on Hay Street. We were greeted with jelly shots and strong G&Ts. After a short interlude, we were off 750m down the road to the second drink stop. What a delight that was at GB & Recharge’s where prawns, prosecco and limoncello spritz were had! The hashers had another kilometre to walk off the excesses before they arrived at All Fours & Next Week’s for the third drink stop which consisted of port, chocolate fingers and homemade Christmas cookies (for those who asked, see recipe in the Tidbits section of the Hash Trash). After all was drunk and cookies eaten, it was only another 450m stagger back home.

There were heaps of raffle prizes drawn, but the major hamper prize went to Popeye who was very keen to put it in a safe place away from any potential thieving hashers – like who on earth would pinch an Ikea fork? A couple of Milestone Awards were given to Lusharse (1300 Runs) and Haybales (1000 Runs). Sukkon, Weak As and Reverse Thrust gave an eulogy to ‘King’ Cone who has gone ON ON’ing to the Hash Heavens.

The Down Downs were given to:

Licker – for being absent at a recent social function. When we phoned her, she said she was rather busy as she was about to ‘come in her PJs!’
Kaffir – bought a brand new ute that has awesome towing capacity of 3,500kg but refused to tow Breathless’ small trailer as he didn’t want to scratch it (the ute – not the trailer!)
Nafa – for being gullible, taking directions from Kaffir only to end up at Breathless’ house and taking Mozzie along on the false trail. He got the ice treatment on other several charges that Kaffir bestowed upon him.
At this stage, the circle was being over run by others that I don’t seem to remember what happened next – it was a blur, but fortunately not the photos…

While we waited for the Christmas feast to be served, Possum led the Christmas Hash Carollers (Reverse Thrust, Floosie, Kaffir) to entertain the rowdy crowd. OMG what a fantastic spread of Roast Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Ham and salads galore that was prepared for the hungry mob who easily managed to demolish! But wait, there’s more… Christmas Pudding with brandy butter and ice cream to finish a fabulous, festive feast!

A massive THANKS goes to Mr and Mrs Santa Claus – Reverse Thrust and BedSpringer for hosting the event at their humble Thai Palace. Thanks to the drinks stop hosts – Kaffir, GB, Recharge, All Fours and Next Week. The final thanks goes to all the wonderful Elves Chefs that prepared the AMAZING feast – Possum, Licorice Nipples, Licker, Carrie, Be Prepared, Got Off, Hoarder, Floosie, Screamer, Dun Rootin’ and All Fours. I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone but this wouldn’t have been such a success if it wasn’t for YOU participating!

On On to the very TAILEND of the year– it’s the last run for 2023 which will be set by Tailend and Hoarder.

All Fours