Ascension : Hash Trash no 1123
Submitted by The Islander (Raymond Ellick) 21.09.2006 (Article Archived on 05.10.2006)

We saw lots of old faces and some new ones this week.

Hares Goat and Major Ron

Hounds

Go Go Gadget, Hairspray, Steve, Alison, Benga, Easy Rider, Tracy Williams, Bogs and Drains, Corporal Spam, Eat My Shorts, Bev G, Katie, Ed Kerslake, Laura Kerslake, I’m Easy, Barby Boy, Wild Bill Cock, Yeti, Cockraoch, Buford T, Irish Whiskey, 100 Watt, Chief Pimp, Catherine Hiorns, Eileen, Hash Head, Bakewell Tart, Builder’s Bum, Rat Catcher, Chastity Belt, Walkie Talkie, Lelastic, Pippy Longstocking, Puff Granny.

Apres

Oh That Woman, Pimp My Ride, Going Down, Mildew, Bloodsucker, Gumby Two Scoops, Tony Hiorns, Daniel Hiorns, Abigail Hiorns, Frogmella, Amber, Papa

Apologies if anyone is missed off or on the wrong list!

We saw lots of old faces and some new ones this week.  It was the thought of a nice simple hash near to Long Beach where it is nice and flat that brought the crowds.  There was some excitement as everyone was asked to board the buses and we set off wondering where we were headed.  We didn’t have to wait long to find out – it was up the hill towards Two Boats and soon there were whispers of, ‘Oh no – it’s Sisters again’.  The suspense was soon over as the buses pulled into Two Boats car park.

We all got out and with the usual warnings having been given, a rough time of about 2 hours set and the encouragement for walkers to keep going as it would get dark at 7:00pm the runners were straight off up Sisters with the walkers following at a more sedate pace.  There was lots of encouragement amongst the walkers as some felt the challenge was greater than they were up to.  There was lots of hand holding with Laura variously favouring daddy Ed, I’m Easy, Hash Head and Corporal Spam.  Luckily, Laura had lots of energy in her pockets which she kept digging into.

Soon the walkers couldn’t see the runners any more.  Then they appeared at the very top and huddled pointing down the hill at those of us still picking our way gingerly up the slopes.  The walkers soon split into four groups with the fast, medium, slower and very careful walkers.  Everyone got to the top in their own time and felt a sense of achievement as they looked over the island pointing out various sites.  Major Ron was very patient waiting for the back laggers.

The runners were spotted at the bottom of the klinker scree in a huddle pointing up at all those sad souls still trying to come down the slide.  At the top there was a bit of a domestic at one point but everyone was soon making their way down the klinker slide.  Chastity Belt and Katie were very ladylike and given a round of applause when they reached the bottom. 

On the second slide Laura was heard singing ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’ at the top of her voice and laughing away.  At roughly this time the first of the runners had made it to the beach hut and were eager to tuck into the grub after all their hard work.

The bar on English Bay Road was a welcome sight for quite a few of the group and some decided that they and/or their bodies had had enough and could go no further.  The Major set off at a brisk pace to send a vehicle back for them.  The rest of those at the back decided to keep on going for a sense of achievement and eventually joined everyone else back at the beach hut.

Here is was time for some serious hash business of grub and drinks followed by the appointment of the new Hash Master and the namings of those who had completed three hashes.

New Hash Mistress/Master

Mildew handed over the Hash Master title to Buford T on Saturday.  In his welcome address to the Hash crowd Buford-T reminded us all it was the silver anniversary (25 years) of the Hash on Ascension and we all drank a toast to 25 more years.  Thank you to Mildew for her stint as Hash Mistress.

Namings and Drenchings

Having made it to the magic number of three hashes we officially welcome new members

• Daniel Hiorns – Little Chuffer


• Catherine Hiorns – Nip and Suck


• Bev G – ‘Feck in Hell


• Eileen – Huff ‘n’ Puff


• Steve  - Two Cocks

Luckily everyone had a change of clothes with them to help recover from their drenching.

There are a few more souls due to be named next week so get thinking of good names for them in readiness!  They include Tony, Benga and Katie.

Thanks to Goat and Major for a great hash (although I bet there were a few aching bodies on Sunday morning!)

Next Week – Fort Hayes

Hares – I’m Easy and Steve Roulston

Please bring a plate.

This will be a family friendly hash for all the family.