Ascension : Hash Trash - Hash No:1386
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Editors) 17.11.2011 (Article Archived on 01.12.2011)

Patio thirteen has been prepared for this week’s hash, Bloodsucker had promised quite a trawl across the grounds but when it came down to setting the hash

Hash No: 1386

Hare:Bloodsucker

Hounds: Tom Thumb, Gumby Two Scoops, Mucky Princess, Old Golly Waddler, Sniffy, Dipstick, Nerdy Head, Mucky Digger, Monkeypottamus and Wood ‘n’ Pecker

Patio thirteen has been prepared for this week’s hash, Bloodsucker had promised quite a trawl across the grounds but when it came down to setting the hash was rather knackered so a slightly shorter version was offered, with no less than six circle checks!  Some old and some new.  Hazards included steep cliffs where little people had to hold onto the old people to prevent them sliding down that slippery slope, the elderly are quite vulnerable and sensitive you know!  

The on-on was a hashless run down the road to the cattle grid.  Inside the perimeter fence, the route was easy going all the way to the first circle check.  A circle in black.  Dipstick wanted to take pictures of the group but Mucky Princess wasn’t too keen to have her mug shot.  The group continued along the path clearing rubbish, collecting bottles and removing obstacles along the way.  Tom Thumb ensuring he will leave the island a cleaner and better place.  On-on towards the coast.

The second circle check required firm application of the brakes at Payne Point, the track ends suddenly here where dust and stones landslide onto the rocks far below. No rest, along the coast track, holding onto the infirm among us to the Black Fish Buffet.  The next stop was at the new memorial cairn, beautifully built by Archie Dibidad of Aztec for the Heritage Socitey to honour Major Gatling & Sgt Horton, who were lost there during WWII. 

 At this the point the group split, Mucky one had been a whinging and whining so decided to take the short cut up the pipeline.  Mother and daughter managed to walk the line and balance all the way up Evan’s Buff, getting absolutely filthy in the process.

Meanwhile those who don’t whine took the tracks along the coast to secluded beaches.  Gumby Two Scoops was terrorising mice, obviously feeling threatened by rodents and small creatures and felt the need to defend himself.  The route back to the patio was not going to be easy, Bloodsucker had found a gorge in the cliff face which could be scrambled.  Fantastic geographical features sunken into the ground made an eerie passageway up to the base. 

The kegs were cool and the après group were sitting around waiting. Hash business this week a plenty.  It was Tom Thumb’s last hash. He had avoided the ‘Heritage thank you’ earlier in the week, so Bloodsucker gave his presentation and listed the projects which he has become involved with in the last four years.  The island will miss this quiet yet busy helper.  There was a hashy birthday for Old Golly Waddler too, she is now officially OLD; 40, and can take the jokes and ribs without being too sensitive.  Bubbly was popped for both celebrations (since when did a hash have champagne?). Chilli and Shipwreck cake was cut into.  The burning of the boots kept the dark away and people warm until after sun set.

Thanks Bloodsucker for this adventure, and a rousing ‘on-on’ for Tom Thumb in your adventures in Antigua.

Next Week 

Hare: Wood ‘n’ Pecker