Ascension : Hash Trash - Hash No:1103
Submitted by The Islander (Gavin Yon) 27.04.2006 (Article Archived on 11.05.2006)

A very large crowd gathered at the patio by Barracks 13 on the US base for a special farewell hash, set by and for Woodwrecker who will be leaving us for the wilds of Colorado (at least for a while).

Hash No:  1103
Hares:  Woodswrecker & Short’n’Sweet

Hounds:  Hash Head, Drop’em Blossom, Rat Catcher, Cockroach, Irish Whiskey, Bloodsucker, Little Crisis, Puff Grannie, Yeti, Fugitive, Cycopath, Easy Rider, Slinky Malinky, Take The Bait, Red Eye Pea, Goes Both Ways, Lady Boy, Hand Job, Moana Lisa, Hoochie Mama, Uncle Fester, Voodoo Doll, Hanky Spanky, Skipper, Mel, Shelley, Lady Pooh, Going Down, GoGoGadget, Chilly White Shoes, Steve, Walkie Talkie, Miss Piggy, Hash Banana, Septic Peg, Psycho Nuts, Wallace, Grommitt, ChooChoo, Lucy Lastic, Wild Bill Cock, I’m Easy, Red Light Queen, Colonel Spam, Pippi Longstocking, Whatever, Great Balls of Fire, Troy, Private Benjamin, Oh That Woman, TwigMeister, Canoodler, Occasional, Mikl, Kerri, Sacha, Sheba, Badger

Apres Hashers: 100 Watt, Can Do, Will Do, Might Do, Danny, Kim, Chief Pimp, Paul, Pete, Milenko, Glitter Babe, Pumpy Pants, Jonathan, Simon, Slippery Sue

            A very large crowd gathered at the patio by Barracks 13 on the US base for a special farewell hash, set by and for Woodwrecker who will be leaving us for the wilds of Colorado (at least for a while).  We even had a fair number of new hashers, and one returning after a longbreak, even!  The weather was fine, no rain clouds in sight, and the on-on was up the embankment behind the patio.

            After a scramble through the lava rocks, we emerged up by the tanks.  Then it was a walk (run?) along the pipelines, at one point having to decide whether we were going to go over or under quite a tangle of pipes.  Most people seemed to manage without banging their noggins!

            When we reached the road, the paths diverged.  Off the runners went in the direction on the airhead, while the walkers headed straight over the side and scrambled down the fenceline towards PanAm beach.  A few of the younger hashers seemed to have missed a turn and were seen running off in the wrong direction, with Occasional heading off to find them.  While the walkers were sliding downhill, apparently Fugitive was ignoring all the circle checks, causing the runners to huff and puff on a real tear!  And then, it seems, he decided on a shortcut, leaving the rest to find their own way back to the crowd

            When we reached the foot of the hill, it appeared we were going to have a nice amble back to base.  However, as we reached the last turn just before the hill, the hash led us to the pipeline and we had another steep climb, although a few less hardy hashers were seen sticking to the road!  Then it was back up the road to the patio.

            Loads of great food arrived, which was fortunate because a few hashers on barbecue duty seemed to be having quite a difficult time lighting the coals!  Everyone cooled off, recovered their breath, and got ready to party!  Eventually we even had hamburgers and hot dogs as well!

            The circle of friendship was drawn to welcome another sorry soul.  Maryann was then christened Drop’em Blossom and welcomed into the world of the Ascension Hash House Harriers with the help of Hanky Spanky manning the garden hose!  Then it was time to say a proper farewell to Woodwrecker with a burning of the boots ceremony.  As he pointed out, those who know him would understand the significance of the two left boots!!  A little bit of lighter fluid and they were burning nicely, although rather smelly!!  Then, the cavaliers arrived, the bar was opened, and the party went on-on!!

            Great hash, Short’n’Sweet and Woodswrecker.  Best of luck in your new endeavours, Woodsrecker – we’ll miss you!  Have fun hashing in Colorado!

Next Week:  Garden Cottage
Hares:  Voodoo Doll & Uncle Fester
Please bring a plate, and any and all are welcome to stay over!