Ascension : Hash No: 1293
Submitted by The Islander (Soo Matthews) 28.01.2010 (Article Archived on 11.02.2010)
The directions for this week’s hash had everyone heading down the newly repaired road to Cricket Valley.
Hares: Bloodsucker, Mildew & 100 Watt
Hounds: Wonkie Willy, Oompah Loompah, Skinny Butt, Bush Hugger, Old Golly Waddler, Wood’n’Pecker, Mucky Digger, Poker Face, Pole Dancer, Whatever Minga, Morganosaurus, Copper Balls, Whopper Chopper, Titch, Rod, Ann, Callum, Hamish, Man Beater, Shark Tail, Boy Racer, Lucky Dog, Underdog, Ben, Billy Graham, Headmistress, Gumby-Two Scoops, Stephen, Penguin, Drop’em Blossom, Lanky, Nip’n’Suck, Little Chuffer, Madam Mardy Pants, Lab Rat, Madam Balls Up, Petal Spice, Soiled Panties, Jumbo Tips,
The directions for this week’s hash had everyone heading down the newly repaired road to Cricket Valley. Although the hounds discovered that the road had been extended, it wasn’t a driving hash, so everyone stopped at the old parking area. The warnings consisted of only bigger folks on the runners hash, please (uh,oh!) and a few loose rocks, guava…. You know, the usual Asi hazards!
The WATs headed off with a head start, heading down the Mystery Road to Nowhere. It was a nice, easy amble for quite a while as everyone marveled at the new road. They were a fair ways along before the runners went stampeding by on their way down the road. Everyone stopped at the circle check at the wash, just below the switchbacks. A few younger folks were seen being helped by dads, and taking a bit of a shortcut.
At this circle check, the runners headed off on their own adventure. They headed down the wash, while the WATs headed up. Only a few people took the easy route back up the road. Almost all headed into the ravine, to negotiate the rocks and guava. It wasn’t too difficult to boulder hop up the ravine. Except for one small mishap when Shark Tail got her finger squashed by a runaway boulder (no blood – just a bruise!) everyone arrived out of the gully without a scratch.
By this time, the FRBs had caught up after their climb out of the lower part of the ravine. They went dashing across the open area, with total disregard for the hash, as always! They missed the turn signal which was supposed to send them back into the gully. They, along with a few WATs who also disregarded the turn signal, then took the easy route home!
The hardier, and more observant, folks slid back down into the gully (some on a more perilous path than others!) and then walked up through the wash. Little Hamish, on his very first hash, demonstrated his leadership skills with his rather loud cries of on-on whenever he found the hash! Well done….. a future hash master in the making!
The wash eventually ended and it was across an open bit and back to the road. From here it was easy, but all uphill! When the WATs returned to the parking area, the FRBs got a bit of a lecture from the hares, along with a chicken imitation from Mildew!! Congrats to all those who completed the entire hash, especially the little kids!!
It wasn’t long before the food appeared, and everyone dug in hungrily. There was quite a bit of hash business to take care of tonight! First up was the naming of some sorry souls. Alisdair endured a fair bit of teasing about his conservation campaigning (well that, and a few comments about politicians!) and ended up with the moniker Bush Hugger! Next up it was Margaret’s turn. She’s a botanist, and when Pole Dancer revealed that she used to grow asparagus and had the nickname Jumbo Tips, it was a done deal! Robert took a little longer to settle on a name for, but his farming roots and love of digging around in the dirt earned him the hash name Soiled Panties. They were all welcomed in true hash style! Welcome to the Ascension Hash House Harriers to all three!
We were treated to a visit this week by some fellow hashers from the Antigua Hash House Harriers, Lucky Dog, and Underdog. They extended an invitation to all to join them anytime. They will be celebrating their 500th hash in February! They presented the Hash Master Wood-n’Pecker with an Antigua HHH shirt!
Next, it was time for some sad farewells to Copper Balls and Whopper Chopper as their time has come to move on to new adventures. Their friends on Ascension bid them adieu and the best of luck in the future! Of course, the boots had to be burned, although Wood’n’Pecker accused Old Gollywaddler of trying to smother the fire! The boots certainly got it going well enough!
Thanks to the hares Mildew, 100 Watt and Bloodsucker for actually discovering some virgin hash territory on this well explored island!
Next Week: IDL Beach Hut
Hares: Wood’n’Pecker
Please note this is a Hash Bash……… the après requires the best hash formal attire – hash duds from the waist down, Black tie for the Gentlemen and smart tops for the Ladies. Gentlemen, time to press your formal wear, and ladies – time to sparkle!
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