Ascension : Hash Trash - Hash No: 1136
Submitted by The Islander (Shari Parkhill) 21.12.2006 (Article Archived on 04.01.2007)
The patio across from Barracks 13 on the US Base welcomed everyone into the shade.
Hash No: 1136
Hares: Yeti & Fugitive
Hounds: Speedy Gonzalez (welcome back!), Uncle Fester, Buford T., Irish whiskey, Rat Catcher, Cockroach, Queen of Speed, Bloodsucker, Wallace, Bob the Builder, Mildew, 100 Watt, Hash Head, Two Cocks, Kerb Krawler, Pimp My Ride, Nip’n’Suck, Wild Bill Cock, Major, Skipper, Chris, Larry, Occasional, Huff’n’Puff
Apres Hashers: Chief Pimp, Ollie, Danny, Grommitt, Lanky, Madam Mardy Pants, Little Chuffer, Don
The patio across from Barracks 13 on the US Base welcomed everyone into the shade. The hashers were loath to head out into the bright sun, especially with the promise of back arrows and bar checks! But off we went, like a good pack of hounds, along the pipeline and up the hill! After the first circle check near the Grotto driveway, we followed the turn markers and headed across the road and towards the tanks.
A collective sigh of relief was heard when the route turned away from the back of Red Mountain and instead headed on a relatively easy path across the open area. And so it went, a bar check here, a circle check there as we made a wide arc around the flat bit. The FRBs appreciated the chance to stretch their legs, while as usual the knitting circle followed more sedately, having a nice chat along the way.
But of course, we knew this couldn’t last. At the circle check, the Major gave a brief geography lesson, the final point of interest being, at least according to him, “Nipple Hill”. And as we all guessed, that was our destination. Although a few of the slower hounds hesitated, convinced (wishful thinking, perhaps?) that the path straight up the side of the crater would culminate in a back arrow, due to one of the hares hanging back, it was not to be, so off they trudged. At this point, Cockroach was lagging quite far behind, but remarkably caught up rather quickly once we made it to the summit!
At the top of the crater, we traversed around the summit until there was nothing left to do but go straight down the back side. While Skipper went off to find his own short cut, most descended along the hash trail, which included a bit of a steep drop where Fugitive helped all the ladies navigate the tricky bit. We figured he must have won the coin toss to land this duty of holding the hands of the ladies. However, Yeti announced that he had to find a lady first in order to be able to help one!! He needed to watch his back for the rest of the hash!!
After that, it was on towards the dump, past that huge pile of firewood that we can’t believe 100 Watt hasn’t burned yet, and back to the track behind Red Mountain. Luckily we turned left so we knew we were safe from having to climb it, at least on this hash!! On through what felt like a wind tunnel, back to the road, and on down the hill to the patio!
Ah, lovely shade again! And cool drinks, and barbecue, once starter fluid was located!! A great time followed, with some of the hashers hanging on for quite a while! Another great hash…thanks Yeti and Fugitive!!
Next Week: Turtle Shell Beach Hut
Hares: Wallace & Grommitt
Please note that this will be a child-friendly Christmas Hash. Everyone is reminded to wear their Santa Hats, tinsel, and other baubles in the spirit of the season!!
On the 30th of December, there will be another Hash Bash to celebrate New Year’s. Boy, do the hashers like to party or what?????
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