Ascension : Hash Trash - Hash 1042
Submitted by The Islander (Gavin Yon) 17.02.2005 (Article Archived on 03.03.2005)
The Ariane site was the gathering point for this week’s hash. The shade from the mountain made it cooler and more bearable than last week.
Hares: Cycopath, Easy Rider & Skipper
Hounds: Hash Puppies, Squeaky Clean, Sian, Nathan, Vera, 100 Watt, Mildew, GoGoGadget, Going Down, La Femme Fenomenal, Yeti, Heathcliff, Rhesus Andy, Ellen, Sarah, Welsh Rabbit, Shaggy, Oh Matron, Old Croc, Gumby, Bloodsucker, Goat, Uncle Fester, Fugitive, Blue Newfie, Colonel Klinka, Major, Marco Pollo, Deputy Dawg, Dog End, Blue Balls.
The Ariane site was the gathering point for this week’s hash. The shade from the mountain made it cooler and more bearable than last week. The on-on headed down the path to the beach, with a quick turn-off up into the gully. It wasn’t too long before the FRB’s were on their way back down, having run smack into an early back arrow. Then it was on-on down to the beach (slipping and sliding along the way!) and out onto the rocks to the first circle check.
Here everyone admired the blow-hole and the view, and an interesting discovery was made. To the amazement of all, we realized that being a volcanic island, Ascension comes with its very own dragons. We heard them breathing through the rocks, and their hot breath was even felt by those brave enough to venture close! This is definitely something that needs to be added to the guide books.
After this, it was on-on across the beach, dodging turtle holes along the way. At the end, we climbed the path to the next circle check. Oh Matron suffered from the attack of the turtle fly, doing an amusing dance for everyone else! Then it was on-on along the water for a bit, until we turned inland. From here on, it was slogging across rocky terrain, bar checks, and heading ever closer to the mountains, with apparently no way out.
Finally, the path turned back towards the sea and we headed up an embankment to a higher vantage point where the views were great. At this point, the paths separated, the runners heading over one side of the cliff, while the walkers took a slightly more leisurely path down from the heights. We made it to a beautiful spot by the edge of the ocean, where the FRB’s quickly caught up with us. Then it was winding along the tracks, back to the beach, and off across the sand again.
The climb back up the path was slightly less costly than the way down was (how’s the elbow, Old Croc?) and we eventually made it back to the starting point. Soon, the smell of barbecuing ribs filled the air, smothered in Skipper’s special sauce!! A little hot for some!! Lots of food satisfied the hungry hashers, and everyone had a great time. Sian is becoming an expert at making sand angels, and had a great time toddling around. The rest of the kids managed to find things to hang off, while the older folks just relaxed, enjoyed the view and the great food.
The circle of friendship was drawn, and a sorry soul welcomed to the world of hashing. Blue Balls suggested a name for Mark due to his character (so he claims!) and ethnic Mexican heritage, which was accepted unanimously. So, from now on, in hashdom, Mark will be known as Marco Pollo (a little play on word as “Pollo” means Chicken in Spanish). Welcome to the Ascension Hash House Harriers. As people started to leave, it became apparent that some strange phenomenon was at work. First, Vera’s car had a flat battery, and no sooner had Gumby and a few others come to her aid and got her on her way, that Rhesus Andy’s Jeep suffered the same fate!! What is going on here?? Is the Ariane site emitting some strange radiation that is draining batteries?
Congratulations to Cycopath and Easy Rider for a great first hash, along with their consultant Skipper. We can see that they were eager pupils, and can expect great things in the future. Great hash and great food.
Next Week: Scout’s Camp (boy’s area) off the NASA Rd.
Hares: GoGoGadget, Going Down & Colonel Klinka
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