Ascension : Hash Trash - Hash No: 1282
Submitted by The Islander (Shari Parkhill) 12.11.2009 (Article Archived on 26.11.2009)

A smaller crowd than usual gathered at the Echo Canyon parking area. It seems a few of the usual suspects were claiming to be on the disabled list this week. Maybe it was just the thought of that cliff to Echo Canyon!

Hash No: 1282

Hare:  Headmistress

Hounds:  Poker Face, Pole Dancer, Morganosaurus, Whatever Minga, Lanky, Nip’n’Suck, Madam Mardy Pants, Ballhandler, Pussy Foot, Moaning Angel, Lab Rat, Man Beater, Petal Spice, Mucky Princess, Mucky Digger, Wood’n’Pecker, Old Gollywaddler, Marcella

Apres Hashers:  Toilet Tosser, Mildew, Premature Launcher, Boy Racer, Sophie, Unstable Rider, Shark Tail, Little Chuffer

A smaller crowd than usual gathered at the Echo Canyon parking area.  It seems a few of the usual suspects were claiming to be on the disabled list this week.  Maybe it was just the thought of that cliff to Echo Canyon!   The hounds got a little worried when the hare advised caution on certain bits.  Seems she did a bit of rearranging of the scenery whilst setting the hash – something like 6 landslides she caused!

While the FRBs headed towards North East Bay, the rest headed up the path to the start of the Echo Canyon walk, with that warning ringing in our ears.  There was some relief when, after having started climbing up the cliff, the hash led back down to the flatter bit!  Those with short legs were advised to stick to the easier route along the bottom of the wall.  For the rest of us, it was a bit of picking our way through the sharp rocks, and hoping they wouldn’t give out under us! 

After this tricky bit, it was a fairly easy stroll in the direction of Goat Hole Ravine.  By this time, most of the runners had overtaken us and soon disappeared after the first circle check.  That was the last we saw of them for quite a while!  Not too long after the circle check, we headed inland into the ravine.  We came across the strange markings directing us to the “right”, so off we went, but not before the hare was seen craftily switching the arrow to point in the opposite direction.

The going got a little tougher at this point – no straight up the wash in the middle of the ravine – of course not.  Clambering over rocks and along the cliffs was the order of the day.  At the base of the black cliffs we found a circle check, but no FRB’s.  Where had they gone?  We’d have seen them heading out to the “left” – it wasn’t that far away!  We soon spotted a few distant figures waving at us from high up in the ravine.  Guess they had decided that a little more sightseeing and a higher degree of difficulty was in order.

While the rest scrambled along the other side of the ravine on our way back, the runners eventually overtook us and were soon just tiny figures in the distance.  The hounds had spread out quite a bit by now, but all eventually made it back in one piece!

Lots of yummy treats turned up to refuel the hashers, as firewood was gathered from all around.  A good fire was started, as it was time for Ballhandler to burn his boots!  He didn’t stop there – the bright yellow shirt followed!  How are the slow folks ever going to find their way home now without that yellow shirt as a beacon??  All the best to Ballhandler as he heads home.  

A bit of excitement for the après hash (which a number of those on the disabled list joined us for!) when a whale decided to put on a show out in North East Bay.  A few excited hashers dashed off in their vehicles to try to get a closer look down by the Ariane Site. 

Great hash, Headmistress and a special thanks for arranging the marine exhibition!  The money from this week’s hash is being donated to the Poppy Appeal.

Next Week:  The Pines turn-off, NASA Rd.

Hares:  Bloodsucker & Uncle Fester