Ascension : Hash Trash - Hash No. 1115
Submitted by The Islander (Gary Robinson) 27.07.2006 (Article Archived on 10.08.2006)

PanAm Beach Hut was the site for this week’s hash.

Hares:  Fugitive, Rocks Off & Builder’s Bum

Hounds:  Forrest Gump, Bloodsucker, Gumby-Two Scoops, Chastity Belt, Barby Boy, Chili White Shoes Johnson, Walkie Talkie, Hash Head, Miss Piggy, Hash Banana, Septic Peg, Easy Rider, PsychoNuts, Voodoo Doll, Uncle Fester, Wookie, Great Balls of Fire, Yeti, Mildew, Major, Bob The Builder, Wild Bill Cock, Chief Pimp, Slippery Bits

Apres Hashers:  Goat, Oh That Woman, Frogmella, Ollie, Danny & Kim

PanAm Beach Hut was the site for this week’s hash.  It was a slightly overcast afternoon, a fact we would soon all appreciate!  With the promise (threat) of fifteen circle checks ahead of us, it was on-on in the direction of Drunk’s Hideaway.  A few hardy runners took off across the sand, but most stuck to the easier path the road promised.  From there it was down to the sea, around the end of the fence (can someone explain to Mildew that at the end of a fenceline, it’s easier to go around rather than to go through!!), and off across the beach. 

Some were surprised to find a rather nice trail along the beach, all the way to the Turtleshell Beach hut.  Then it was back up to the road for another easy stroll, at least for the walkers.  The FRBs headed across the rocky field following Ike’s path, up to the main road, across it and along the power house road to the old powerhouse.  From there they apparently went by the tanks, back to the road, all the way around Mountain Red Hill, and back across to the base.  While they disappeared from view, the rest were left to follow a newly appointed hare, Forrest Gump.

Off we went towards Springer’s, never quite sure if we were going in the right direction due to the scarcity of hash.  We did find a sign with an arrow, but considering it was laying flat on the ground, it wasn’t of much help to the confused group.  But, intrepid explorers (or blind followers!) that we are, we all continued down to the beach hut.  From there a few tried to find a route up the rocks by the Blackfish Buffet, while Walkie Talkie insisted we should follow the sheep trail up the rocky embankment. 

He was right, and we soon found ourselves at the fenceline.  With vague instructions of heading for the supply building, we continued on our way.  At the crossroads of the tracks, Gumby-Two Scoops tried to lead us down the lower track, but most headed to the main road.  There, in the distance was a pack of runners heading our way.  Fugitive wanted to know why we weren’t on the other track (sorry Gumby!!) so we all headed down and picked up the hash once more.

From there it was a straight shot along the pipeline, until the usual slide down to the beach road.  While the runners were long gone, everyone else kicked up loads of dust on their way down, and Mildew was quite put out with her brand new boots getting a bit dusty!!  She decided to try to blow the dust off by running the last bit, followed closely by Bloodsucker, down the hill and along the beach road and back to the beach hut.  Seems that Septic Peg took the easy route, and hitched a ride home!

Back at the beach hut, a couple cooled off with a dip, everyone feasted on great chili, barbecued fish and other gastronomic delights, and cooled off with refreshments by the sea.  As the sun started to go down, our interim hash mistress decided that we’d better welcome our newest sorry soul before it got too late!  And too chilly!  So it was Sandy’s turn to get into the circle and be welcomed officially into the Ascension Hash House Harriers group.  Thanks to the performance of her shoes on Sister’s and a story about a bottle of wine and Solomon’s floor, she will now forever be known in the hashing world as Slippery Bits.  Glad to have you along, and we hope you come back soon to hash with us again!!

It was also a sad occasion as we have to say good-bye to Miss Piggy and Septic Peg and Hash Banana who are leaving us this week to return to the UK.  We’ll all miss you.  A pile of boots burned well into the night.

The evening continued, with the usual search for the “green flash”, unfortunately hidden by the clouds.  Ollie crawled around the floor checking everything out and Frogmella entertained everyone by dancing up a storm.  And pointing out how much her mummy and daddy like beer!!  One lonely baby turtle was spotted on the beach and became an instant camera star. 

As the partying continued on with the Cavaliers in attendance (well, most of them anyway), another evening came to a close.  Thanks to Fugitive for teaching Rocks Off and Builder’s Bum how to set a great hash…although  a little more hash on the walker’s route (and maybe a hare who really know where we’re going) might be in order next time.  Great hash, guys….and thanks for no mountains this week!!

Next Week:  Collimation Tower, Scout’s camp road.

If you need a ride in, leave your car on the main road, and someone with a 4X4 will take you in to the starting point!!

Hares:  Goat & Forrest Gump (maybe he’ll really know where he’s going this time)

Please bring a plate!!