Ascension : Hash Trash - Hash No: 1297
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Editors) 04.03.2010 (Article Archived on 18.03.2010)

It seems that a number of other events, from rugby to the party at the VT Mess to the heat kept a few hashers away today.

Hash No: 1297

Hare:  Old Gollywaddler

Hounds;  Over & Done With,  Dipstick, Katherine, Barnaby, Nip’n’Suck, Little Chuffer. Lanky, Menoporsche, Head Mistress, Strawberry Girl, Brazilian Butt, Bloodsucker, Moaning Angel, Wood’n’Pecker, Mucky Digger, Mucky Princess, Petal Spice

It seems that a number of other events, from rugby to the party at the VT Mess to the heat kept a few hashers away today.  A small, but hardy bunch showed up though, determined to head out and explore the alternate universe that Old Gollywaddler had discovered.  We gathered at the foot of the coal chute.  Gee, wonder whether that would be involved!  The hazard warnings included lots of dust, some rocky bits, and a landscape devoid of any vegetation or living things!  Which made those afraid of rats very happy!

The runners headed off towards the road while the walkers headed up into the hills into the moonscape.  We have all heard the conspiracy theory about how no one ever really landed on the moon?  There are those who believe it was really all filmed on Ascension.  And we hashers know where!  It was along dusty trails, following just wee bits of hash, until we got to the top of a ridgeline.

Lots of rocks to be climbed over, through and around.  Finally at the top of one ridge, the runners could be spotted in the distance.  A little confusion followed as to the exact route, but it was soon figured out, and off we went into a rocky gully!  This was just the beginning of the confusion. 

Soon, the front runners (not the FRBs – they’d already disappeared into the distance!) were spotted heading towards the base of Sister’s.  Hmmmm……. We thought that the cola chute was our destination – why were we heading so far inland!  Those in the rear discovered the real route, and tried to call the others back.  But most just kept proceeding along their own route.

It seems that a few curious souls had decided to check out Bat Cave, although no one actually descended into the depths!  All finally got turned in the right direction, and it was off to the head of the coal chute.  We actually had a few hashers who were new to the thrill of the coal chute.  After watching all the kids brave the steep drop, what could they do?  Time to slide on down and discover for themselves how much fun it could be!

All arrived safe and sound at the bottom, to the cheers of their fellow hashers.   After dumping half the mountain out of their shoes, it was time to relax and cool off with refreshments and some yummy curry.  A toast was raised to our fellow hasher Lamb’s Legs, who passed away this past week in the UK.  We’ll miss your company.  God bless. 

Great hash, Old Gollywaddler……. Good route – very interesting!

Next Week:  War Path parking area (Nasa Rd, close to but not quite all the way to the Scout’s track, on the mountain side of the road)