Hash Trash for Friday 1 July 2005

By Ogunu

DHHH 20something, in: where was it again…??  When was it: last Friday.

The run was as usual, as proclaimed when so asked by RA Ken 2 (or 1?), anyway, the Charming one (as some ladies know him). Where was I. Oh yes, the run was as usual: too hot, too flat, too cold, too mountainous, too long, too much climbing, too short, and too many thorns and thistles. It's just the serious 'running addiction' that people have that keeps them coming.

Except the virgins. There was a high percentage of them as is often the case but most we never see back. Remember, got to be nice to those people, at least for the first few weeks until they are hooked, before showing the real nature of hashers.

I sort of missed much of the scenery, being wrapped up in conversation during most of the run, which had been misinterpreted by others as became clear during the circle where I had the severe pleasure of having to sit on ice.

Some very important announcements were made:

(1) that there will again be a hash next week,

(2) that 2 fishes needs money and commitment (in that order) for the Cyprus hash in October (you'll regret it for the rest of your life if you miss it when those who went will keep talking about it forever),

(3) there is another special hash sometime soon, like 29 July or so (I have the print at home, forgot the details, check with 2 fishes (copied) and

(4) that the circle was now ended.

The professor had a good week because he worked out the meaning of some Rolling Stones song text, i.e 'walking the dog'. So now he knows (but won't tell you). As a result he had no time to think of some learnings for all about how to run/walk a hash and how not to. Anyway, the rules are still changing on a weekly basis.

Some new trail laying and marking techniques had been tried again this Friday, though there seems to be convergence towards Generally Accepted Trail Laying Principles.

It is very regrettable that Hash Mama was not there, occupied with other business, because, possibly for the first time in history, we actually managed to get there in convoy without loosing any cars with people. No doubt, thanks to Hash Mama's continuous prompting.

OnOn

Ogunu

From 2 fishes

A few words on future hashes:

July 29- Kassab Hash. Now confirmed as a one night OD hash (the run is on the Saturday morning) but some intrepid souls may go up a day early (i.e. Thursday) to enjoy a relaxed day on the beach instead of on the road on Friday. Rafi is taking registrations.

Sometime in August - Splash Hash, an OD hash somewhere on the Orontes River south west of Homs, major annual event (third in recent years), can be done as a day trip (with BBQ) or overnight camp, bring change of clothes (you will get soaked), generally a live hash following anyone who's ever been there before, running through irrigation ditches and channels and ending up floating down the river- watch out for dangerously located tree branches, rocks and panicking dogs trying to get on top of your head. Omar Sharif reminded everyone to bring their food for the BBQ and everything they need (including breakfast) if camping. Start at 10am from Al Jalaa.

September 2- Hash Ball, Krak. Omar needs a co-hare.

October 14-16- Amathus 1000th Hash, Cyprus- DH3 will be represented (by at least three families plus Rowdy), I am happy to take cash with me next week (must be paid to me by NEXT FRIDAY 9 JULY) to ensure registration before their deadline of 14 August (CYP33, approx. $70). Otherwise people are on their own to sort out bank transfers, etc. Overall budget estimate approx. $350 pp for the hash program plus travel (flying via Beirut) and (2 nights) accommodation, I will try to sort out accommodation next week based on those definitely committed.

On on

2 fishes