Ascension : Hash No: 1238
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Internet Editor) 04.12.2008 (Article Archived on 18.12.2008)

A good crowd gathered at the road to the Pines, but were soon complaining about the coolness of the air up there!!

Hare:  Headmistress

Hounds:  Whopper Chopper, Itchy Ring, Uncle Transvestite, Lanky, Nip’n’Suck, Miss Mardy Pants, Little Chuffer, Foreign Body, Uncle Fester, Ice Man, Bed Saw, Mildew, Copper Balls, Switch Hitter, Chief Bald Eagle, Morticia, Blind Pew, Radar, Oompah Loompah, Wonky Willie, Mowgli, Chocolate Button, Tiny Terror, Brazilian Butt, Strawberry Girl, Two Cocks, DogEnd, Bloodsucker, Wood’n’pecker, Old Gollywaddler, Mucky Digger, Mucky Princess, Bungalow Bill, Knobbles, Hello Sailor, Pteradactyl

Apres Hasher:  100 Watt

A good crowd gathered at the road to the Pines, but were soon complaining about the coolness of the air up there!!  A few late souls who obviously forgot how long the drive to that end of the island kept us shivering for a few more minutes.  Finally, after the usual warnings for the area; loose rocks, guava, and cactus, the on-on was called.  For the FRBs this was up the Pines track, while the WATs were directed across the road. 

From there it was down a gully to the first circle check.  The FRBs were supposed to join up with us but seemed to find their own way back and a new route.  Strawberry Girl was also seen hoisted on Switch Hitter’s shoulders in order to avoid the guava. Bloodsucker, Miss Mardy Pants and Nip’n’Suck soon fell behind, since one of them was hitching a ride!  Even farther behind were Mucky Princess and her court, we lost sight of them altogether for quite a while!

Despite the promise of three circle checks, after the first it became a long haul across the lava field, up and down a couple of rocky escarpments, and finally back up another watercourse with nary a circle check in sight!  Eventually all the stragglers were accounted for and the party continued.  Lots of lovely eats were available, since the hash had collected a good portion of the leftovers from the Girl Guiding groups Coffee Morning.  In return, it was decided to donate the week’s funds to the groups, a grand total of @ £55.00!!  We certainly appreciated all the yummy treats.

The circle of friendship was drawn, and a few surprise namings were announced.  Chief Bald Eagle was renamed The Whiskey Ginger on the insistence of Blind Pew and Radar, who it was great to have back with us!  He is quite upset about losing his former moniker, so he was assured that he can probably have it changed back, although at the cost of yet another naming ceremony!

Next up it was Paul and Alistair who will only be with us for a brief time, so it was felt that they must have names as well.  Paul, for obvious reasons, was named Knobbles, while Alistair will be forever known as Hello Sailor!  Alex was next up, a little nervous we might add, but got off easy with the kiddie’s induction ceremony and will now be known as Pteradactyl!  Welcome to Ascension and the Hash House Harriers, guys! 

Alas, it was time for another boot burning ceremony as we bid a sad farewell to DogEnd.  Good luck in your future endeavours!!

Thanks to Headmistress for a different hash through the Pines territory.  A good time was had by all!

Next Week:  Bungalow Bill & Lanky

Hare:  Two Boats Water Tanks (near the school)

Please bring a plate of eats!!