Ascension : Hash Trash no 1243 – Scout’s Camp
Submitted by The Islander (Soo Matthews) 08.01.2009 (Article Archived on 22.01.2009)

With a last minute change of starting point the hashers waited patiently for the latecomers and did a ferry service to Scout Camp for those without 4WD – well most of them.

Hares Uncle Fester, Scary Fairy, Twin Cheeks, Kilt Lifter

Hounds Two Cocks, Mildew, Nip n Suck, Lanky, Chief Bald Eagle, Fleur Des Isles, Skinny Butt, Headmistress, Tripper, Bullet, Tiny Terror, Chocolate Button, Oompah Loompah, Little Climber, Brazilian Butt, Wonky Willie, Mowgli, Woodpecker, Wood n Pecker, Wobbly Bits, 100 Watt, Tough Cookie, Street Corner Lorna, Great Balls of Fire, Goldilocks, Switch Hitter, Copper Balls, Pyromanic, Old Russian Git, Fugitive, Whopper Chopper, Ten to Two, Little Big Man, Aloe Gobby, Slippery Dick, Bring It On, Eva, Tom

Apres

Old Gollywobbler, Mucky Princess, Nip n Suck, Little Miss Mardy Pants, Mucky Digger, Kerb Crawler, Louis

Apologies if any one is missed off the list!

With a last minute change of starting point the hashers waited patiently for the latecomers and did a ferry service to Scout Camp for those without 4WD – well most of them.  One idiot did make the journey in a very ordinary car and somehow overcame the hurdles in style (and made it out again next day with Mildew and 100 Watt riding shotgun – many thanks).  As the crowd was setting off there was much debate over where we were going on our first hash of 2009.  The on-on was up up and under the trees back onto the road, them off of it and then back onto it and of again!

The going was steadily up and this was OK as what goes up must come down – at least at some point!  At the circle check at War Path the FRBs ran on up to the left – my that looked steep – whilst the WATs waited for the others to catch up and took the easier right hand path that is Ruperts.  Easier was a matter of debate a few moments later as the up-up got steeper and steeper.  A real good work out for those post holiday, sweet stuffed bodies.  Mind you this was a re-hash of last year’s xmas hash in reverse so the hashers knew what to expect – up to a point!

On one tight corner the gang came to a halt and spotted the lovely purple rope to the right that indicated it was indeed to be a trip down Banana Ravine – hooray!  There was an opt out route along Ruperts and then onto Kronks and back to camp for those who didn’t want to tackle the tough bits.  The rest waited their turn patiently and then took the plunge down the ravine clinging to the rope.  All made it safely to the bottom with some showing more style than others!  Little Chuffer showed the grown ups the best way to travel, hole in his shorts or no hole!  His daredevil bottom sliding was soon copied with hoots of laughter and shouts and screams!  Thanks to Uncle Fester, Two Cocks and 100 Watt for their helping hands and feet.  As for Fugitive – he had a huge smile on his face as he got hugs from all the ladies as they clung to him in relief at safely reaching the bottom of the scariest bit!

At the bottom of the ravine it was to the right and along the path to Kronks before heading up again and then down into the woods and up again.  What fantastic views of the island there are up there – well worth the trip.   At last the campsite was in view and the tired and happy gang dug into the refreshments and got the fire and BBQ going for the party.  After watching in much amusement Chief Bald Eagle showed the fire starters how it’s done. And what a party it turned out to be.

It was sad to be saying cheerio to Goldilocks, Tough Cookie and Street Corner Lorna.  SCL had a moment’s panic as she thought Goldilocks was about to put her good walking boots on the fire but Goldilocks was just relieving her tired feet.  All three put their boots on the fire and said a sad farewell to the Asi Hash.  They will all be missed (not forgetting Fish Artist) and we’d all like to wish them all the best for the chilly future in Scotland.

Stories were told by the fire and much laughing, wood hunting and chopping went on late into the night to keep the fire stoked and burning to keep us all warm.  One by one the hashers gave up fighting sleep and turned in for the night, or should that be early morning?  Some went on until dawn and then snuggled up in their sleeping bag by the fire braving the rats! 

As dawn broke over camp the hashers tried to decide if it was too early to get up and some little hashers made the decision for them.  A fantastic breakfast was conjured up of bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, beans and French Toast.  Well done to all chefs especially Uncle Fester and 100 Watt.  Soon camp was packed away and it was on with the rest of the weekend.

What a fantastic hash set by the Gillies Gang and a great way to start of a new year in hashing – well done all!

Next Week – Bullock’s Pond Car Park

Hares – Switch Hitter and Who’s Your Daddy?