Run: #2265 – O’zapft is!

Run: #2265 – O’zapft is!

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Date: Monday 16/10/23
Location: Oktoberfest Garten, Tewantin
Hares: Kaffir, Miss Belinda Snogs, Licorice Nipples

Did you know… despite the name ‘Oktoberfest’, the event actually takes place at the end of September – ‘Septemberfest’ doesn’t really have the same ring to it! Oktoberfest wasn’t originally a beer festival but to celebrate the wedding of King Louis and Queen Therese. The Noosa Hash couldn’t find anyone to get married (Screamer & Unremarkable declined), we couldn’t get our act together to organise it in September, so we decided to throw an Oktoberfest party and drink beer instead!

OMG, we had hashers coming out of the woodwork – approximately 70 people descended upon Tewantin’s Oktoberfest Garten of Bindy & Leon. Quite a few made an effort of dressing up, even wearing our newly acquired hash tshirts. We started the trail through private and virgin territory of the Wooroi Creek Bushland Reserve at the end of Bindy & Leon’s garden and over Moorindil Street to the Noosa North Shore Ferry. We skirted along the Noosa River, up a steepish bank and back onto the end of Tait Street. There were several checks and on backs that ensured the group stayed together until we reached Clarey Park for the drink stop. We were greeted by Ruba Tuba entertaining us with their oom-pah-pah music – a French Lady on the accordion and an American Man on the Sousaphone. German beer was flowing, pretzels served, even neighbours came out to take photos, amuse themselves watching us and enjoying the free entertainment in the park. We continued our journey along George Street, passing the Calvary and Noosa Nursing Home where the oldies wanted the group to parade through their premises for entertainment but were prompted stopped by the ‘Fun Police’ nurses – how dare they have FUN! Soon, we headed back along Werin Street home, passing Recharge & GB’s homestead where a rather large kangaroo with joey sat watching us – not sure who was more amused!

Meanwhile back at the Oktoberfest Garten, music was playing, drinking continued until we held our rather large circle. Fortunately, there was a microphone and PA system to introduce, complete in their regalia – King Louis and Queen Therese of Bavaria. King Louis (aka No Pants) retold the history and fun facts of Oktoberfest. The run report was given by Frau Munchin’ in German and kindly translated to English by Frau Turner.

Down downs were served by Beer Wench Berocca to:

  • Noosa H3 Committee – as the GM thanked us for putting on such a wonderful event
  • Rocky– got the Shit Stirrer Award for wasting p*ss at the drink stop, he was pouring precious amber liquid in the park to water the plants
  • Heaps of returnees, Florence (virgin), Black Goldfish (visitor from NZ), 2 young Danish peeps (lodgers) and other visitors which I can’t remember…
  • Milestone awards –  Wetcheck, Kondom and Top Down
  • Boobs – for annoying the sh*t out of the RA by showering her with beer
  • Kaffir, DT & Leon – der Küchenchef (German Chefs) demonstrated with hand gestures how Bratwurst was made. Sausages will never taste the same again!
  • The Madam (Mrs Kaffir, Val) & Bindy – der Küchenfrau (German Kitchen Maidens). Many thanks for running around and organising everything what the men had forgotten – which was most!
  • Bindy & Leon – hostess and host

On the Deutsche Speisekarte (German Menu) were:

  • Starters – Bratwurst sausages, paired with mustard
  • Mains – pork, sauerkraut, red pickled cabbage, German potato salad and gravy
  • Dessert – a huge black forest cake with ‘HHH’ iced on top, which was quickly demolished despite the bakery saying it would feed 100!

What a night of fun and festivities – thanks hares (Kaffir, Miss Belinda Snogs, Licorice Nipples). A massive thanks to the generosity of Bindy & Leon for opening up their home to host our Oktoberfest in style! Oom-pah-pah to next year’s Oktoberfest – PROST!!!

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