Ascension : Hash No: 1324
Submitted by The Islander (Shari Parkhill) 09.09.2010 (Article Archived on 23.09.2010)

The Barracks 13 patio was the beginning point for this week’s hash.

Hare:  Bloodsucker

Hounds:  Honey Dipper, Over & Done With, Dipstick, 100 Watt, Mildew, Beaver Diva, Karen, Gumby-Two Scoops, Uncle Fester, Mucky Princess, Wood’n’Pecker, Dusty Queen, Man Beater, Skinny Butt, Messy Queen, Simply Indiscreet, James, Moaning Angel, Sniffy

The Barracks 13 patio was the beginning point for this week’s hash.  A nice afternoon (no rain for a change!) greeted the hounds as they gathered.  The Hare admitted that there was going to be a bit of confusion since after the hash had been laid, she was informed that the route took the hounds through a “restricted” area.  Admittedly too lazy to reroute in advance, this week’s hash was going to involve a bit of “live” hashing!

The hounds were told to stop at the new “invisible” circle check where the route hit the defined track.  And off they went through the lava fields, 100 Watt way out in front yelling on-on.  Well, for a while, anyways.  By the second or third blob of hash, he fell into the trap of finding old hash!  Bloodsucker called him back and he was soon on the right trail.  However, it seems that the invisible circle check eluded him; once on the track he continued on until he finally noticed that no one was following him, and he came running back! 

After a bit of discussion, the decision to veer off across another part of the lava field followed….live hash time!  With instructions on where the next official circle check was, 100 Watt, and a couple of the FRBs headed off, with the WATs following at a more sedate place.

We all found a fence in the way, which required a bit of back-tracking, and another invisible circle check at the cattle grid.  Then it was a nice run for the FRB’s to the circle check at the turn-off.  At this point a couple of shorter legged hashers (and not all children I might add) decided to take a shortcut home.  The rest headed across the road, following actual hash and headed up along the old antenna tracks, and then towards Command Hill Cave trail.

At the circle check at the cave, a few hounds decided to explore the caves.  Apparently there was a bit of stumbling around by Gumby-Two Scoops until he discovered that it might be easier negotiating the cave without sunglasses on!  Those waiting at the top wondered about whether the intrepid explorers would have any trouble with trolls, but they all eventually made it out in one piece.

From here, the trail led to the top of Command Hill, although a few decided to find their own tricky routes up the slippery slope.  At the top the option to follow the hash down a rather tricky bit or head down the road was offered.  Some runners and others took the road option while the rest opted for the tougher straight down slide!  All made it safely, just a few minor slips and trips. 

From there, a home arrow sent the hashers on their way back to the patio, cool drinks, and yummy chili.  The circle of friendship was drawn and a sorry soul by the name of Simon welcomed into the Ascension Hash House Harriers with some of the dirtiest water we’ve used to date!  Due to his work duties, he earned the moniker Simply Indiscreet!  Welcome to the group!

A nice runners hash, with a bit of thanks to military bureaucracy for the detour! 

Next Week:  Comfortless Cove