Run #2235 – Monday 20 March 2023

Lecherous’ trecherous trails…

Run #2235 – Monday 20 March 2023
Hare: Lech
Location: Beckmans Road, Tewantin

We turned up for run #2235 but as no one told our GM, she had no idea what number it was! ????  There was an air of anticipation tonight, as it was a ‘bush’ run, some were worried they might get their zimmerframes caught in tree roots or worse – dirty shoes! There was good turnout of 30’ish, with many away for the Port Macquarie relay. Even our one legged kiwi, Boobs made a cameo appearance to cheer us on. With no visitors or pre-remarks, our hare Lecherous gave a quick brief on what to expect. He’d gone to great lengths to set a long run, a normal run, a long walk and a short walk – if that’s not over achieving then I don’t know what is! His plan was slightly thwarted, when he said “I’ve clearly marked the directions for the start”, only to be undone by the inconsiderate Haybales who parked his 4WD on top of the signage.

So off we set in many directions before Lech frustratingly yelled out which actual way we were meant to go. If this was just the beginning, then we were in for a treat – NOT! We headed down a 4WD track and over a stile, which Screamer thought was the Great Wall of China by the way she traversed it. The pack soon spread out for a decent ascent up the fire trail. The runners were a bit thin on the ground with ‘hammy’ Nafa and Groper heading off in search of trail. When we reached a ridge the trail crossed over but everyone stood there umin’ and arin’ and not willing to commit in either direction. Minder and Lusharse disappeared into the bush and were never seen again – cunning old hashers! Ma’ Dog pointed out that the walkers trail was on the left and that no one was to follow him, since he was short cutting home with Dun Rootin’ and Kondom in tow. What the unsuspecting hashers didn’t realise was that he was actually on trail and was sending them on a long walk. A piece of advice: Never ask a hasher if they are on trail, as they have been known to lie! ????.

The short walk, was a well marked amble down Trail #4 behind the council depot and back to the chariots. On return, small groups came in from all directions, some with tales of woe – more like BS, the short cutting bastards! Poor Lech was somewhat baffled as to how could they have got it so wrong, since it was clearly and painstakingly marked that even a novice hasher could find their way! If you make it too simple and obvious, hashers will always f*ck it up – its in their DNA. It was dark when the two elated runners returned. We were not worried that Groper would get lost as he had Nafa to guide him. They did most of the run in ‘Reverse’ (even though he wasn’t here tonight) going against the arrows and at several intersections there were arrows in all directions – the walkers got off lightly! In hindsight, I can honestly say that the run was great as it kept us together, was clearly if not confusingly marked but a great effort by the hare!

The circle was brief but entertaining with no visitors, new cummers or messages. Nafa had a birthday but still hasn’t grown up. Recharge got a big thanks for his contribution as stand in Hash Cash. There was one charge for the hi-tech group who got lost but Insultan managed to use his superior knowledge and SatNav to get home safely. What’s the hash coming to when we have to rely on technology and not pure hashing skills to navigate the trail home. If no one gets lost, then where’s the fun in that?! No one knew where the next week’s run was, not even the committee members that were present. It’s going to be a fun year with them in charge! ????

The food tonight was an Irish stew (wasn’t that meant to be last week?!) – thick or thin but expertly prepared by Lech which was very yummy well done! 

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Ma’ Dog