Ascension : Hash Trash no 1126
Submitted by The Islander (Raymond Ellick) 12.10.2006 (Article Archived on 26.10.2006)

So it was a small select crowd who met at Two Boats football field for the hash.

Hares Two Cocks and Buford-T

Hounds Kerb Crawler, Whiskey Chaser, Choo Choo, Twig Meiseter, Eat My Shorts, Corporal Spam, Yeti, Irish Whiskey, Rat Catcher, Cockroach, Major, Mildew, Fugitive, Uncle Fester, Barby Boy, 100 Watt, Sum Smiley, Rob, Dean, Pimp My Ride, Psycho Nuts, Hash Head.

Apres

Bloodsucker, Blonde Star

Apologies if any one is missed off the list!

It seems that this week hashers were either

a)         Put off because Buford T was one of the Hares!

b)         Watching the footie!

c)         Playing in a golf tournament!

d)         Off island.

So it was a small select crowd who met at Two Boats football field for the hash.  To show he wasn’t really a tough guy all the time Buford T assured us all that the hash would be short and sweet but with  a sting in the tail!  A total of 40 minutes was suggested.  We all set out in good spirits across to the bottom of the field and down a small gulley.  This was our first challenge as the ground was soft and some folk were a little bit nervous.  Twig Meister wanted someone to fall on and with Hash Head in front of her she was assured a soft landing!

As we all approached the first circle check there was a surprise in store.  Sum Smiley had streaked ahead of everyone and had miraculously appeared at the check!  The canny lass had been running (or walking!) late and had cadged a lift with some passers by who dropped her off at just the right spot. 

We suspect she just didn’t want to fall in the gulley again!  It was On On up Thistle Hill which as the Major confirmed to Psycho Nuts is so named because there are in fact no thistles on the hill!  With speculation rife about how far up we were going the runners had streaked ahead of the strollers.  Those less nimble amongst us took our time and enjoyed the views.  We didn’t make it all the way to the top and dropped down towards the pipeline. 

We had a great view of the football field and some foolishly thought we were nearly home and dry.  We could see the runners at the circle check by the cattle grid then spotted them haring off up towards the tanks behind the school.  We followed shortly afterwards and by the time we’d got to the top following old and new hash, they were spotted and heard down the other side.  Apparently they had faced a ten foot drop at one point which amazed event he fearless Buford T! 

The walkers had Two Cocks leading them but unfortunately he’d set the runners part of the hash so wasn’t too sure where to go!  It then came out that he and Buford T had nearly set out to set the hash – without the bag of hash!  After a short debate the walkers headed across the rim and soon spotted the trail of hash.  It was then down the middle of the gulley towards the tanks.

From there it was a short stroll back to the starting point.  The runners were cooling their heels as the first of the walkers put on a sudden spurt and ran for home.  Well done Corporal Spam and Mildew, but you can’t expect the rest of us to join you in that madness!  As the last of the group arrived the food and drink was brought out and shared. 

Thanks to Two Cocks and Buford T for a great hash – we even enjoyed the sting in the tail!

Next Week – Windmills Road and follow the cars

Hares – Uncle Fester and Bloodsucker

Please bring a plate.