Ascension : HASH TRASH - Hash No: 1093
Submitted by The Islander (Nathan Prince) 23.02.2006 (Article Archived on 09.03.2006)

A cool afternoon greeted the hashers at the turnoff to the Pines. Gumby-Two Scoops and Bloodsucker had provided a little entertainment on the way up the NASA Rd

HASH TRASH

Hash No:  1093

Hares:  Uncle Fester, Voodoo Doll, Princess Diary, Mon-T Mouse, Hanky Spanky & Lady Pooh

Hounds:  Gumby-Two Scoops, Bloodsucker, Cinderella, Welsh Rabbit, Psycho Piggy,    J. Edgar, Fugitive, Irish Whiskey, Poltergeist, Little Miss Naughty, Rhesus Andy, Greasy Pole, Martin, GoGoGadget, Mildew, Whatever, Cockroach, Anisa, Pippi Longstocking, Walkie Talkie, Hash Head, Puff Grannie, Little Crisis, Psycho Nuts, Slippery Sue, Bogs and Drains, Colonel Spam, Eat My Shorts, Girly Girl, Keith, Chris, Melody, Going Down, Woodswrecker, Bungy, Macalac, Cabin Boy, Arsonist, LSP, Buford T, Rat Catcher, Short’n’Sweet, Forrest Gump

Apres Hashers: Brian

A cool afternoon greeted the hashers at the turnoff to the Pines.  Gumby-Two Scoops and Bloodsucker had provided a little entertainment on the way up the NASA Rd to those following the little white bucking bronco!  Great start!  Everyone finally arrived in time to start off after the warnings.  There was a large crowd, including a number of visitors, even brave sailors from the Navy ships.  Did they have any idea what they were in for?  Maybe they just needed to stretch their legs after being cooped up on a ship!  Then it was on-on, or was it up-up(?) the road to the Pines.

            The FRBs ran ahead, while the walkers and talkers huffed and puffed their way up the hill.  It seemed forever until we reached the first circle check at the Pines.  While the runners set off to the right, the rest found it was just a short jog to the next circle check by the old water tank.  While we waited for the runners, there was some discussion as to the depth of the  pond scum.  Gumby offered to use Little Crisis as a dipstick to measure it, but luckily for her, we figured that she wasn’t tall enough!  Of course, some of the boys had to start chucking in pieces of wood to disturb it, and soon the fine aroma of rotting whatever filled the air! 

            Luckily, about this time, the runners came into view after their roundabout route, and it was time for the on-on!  Although most had believed that we were going to continue up the mountain, the route went down for a bit, and then veered off into the jungle.  After that it was climbing over moss-covered rocks and slipping down gentle embankments.  There was so much ducking under low branches required in this section that it was decided that this part had to have been set by Princess Diary!  Girly Girl did an excellent job of keeping her Grampy upright, we must say, even with her slippery shoes.  Well done. 

            Eventually, it was back to the Pines, where the route again split off with the FRBs heading down into the gully and taking the long route home.  What seemed like the easy route back down the track proved a little difficult for some, with both Bloodsucker and Poltergeist taking tumbles along the way.  A little bruised and battered, all made it back to the vehicles.  Soon everyone was enjoying the treats and cool drinks.

            The circle of friendship was drawn and it was time to christen a number of sorry souls.  Time finally caught up with Steve and his kids.  Steve went first, and after much discussion, the name of Buford T was settled on.  He’s the first ever to handle the ceremony sitting down!  Then it was Amelia’s turn.  It took her a few trips to Ascension, but she had finally made it to the required three hashes, and could escape no longer.  Thanks to her co-worker, she will forever be known as Poltergeist – interesting, if scary, story!  Then it was the kids turn, Simon, Chloe and Montanna.  Due to some amusing anecdotes about creatures they had encountered, and their reactions to said beasties, they each earned interesting names.  Simon is the Rat Catcher, Chloe is blessed with the name Cockroach and Montanna will now be known as Mon-T Mouse.  All were deemed old, or tough enough, to endure the adult ceremony, and were welcomed into the world of hashdom in true fashion.  Welcome to the Ascension Hash House Harriers everyone!

            Brian arrived with delicious curry, and the evening went on, even with the absence of a few of the Cavaliers!  Great hash Uncle Fester, Lady Pooh, Mon-T Mouse, Princess Diary, Hanky Spanky and Voodoo Doll.

Next Week: Zymotic House, Georgetown

Hares:  LSP & Girly Girl