Lakeside Hash House Harriers The drinking club with a running problem
LAKESIDE HASH HOUSE HARRIERS COMMITTEE 2010-2011
Grand Master: Shitoffashovel Religious Adviser: John “Klingon” Perkins Hash Cash: Simon “Lubang Oz” Wreford Grog Master: Checking Chicken: David “Udder Idjit” Cheeseman Sgt@Arms: “General” Soc Sec: Linda “Cyclone Tracy” Anderson-Berry On Sec: Ian “Astro” Manning Hash Haberdash: Andrew “Bovine Breeder” Leong Hare Raiser: Philip “Prince” Johnston Hash Flash: David “Point Post” Shearn Web Master: John “Klingon” Perkins
Run 1468, 7 Dec 2011 Hare: Cooch & E&B, plus the Committee Venue: Westfield Res, Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield
The XMAS Run
A wonderful picnic venue with roof and amenities greeted us in perfect weather for skimpy running gear, with 50% of the pack of approximately 25 decked out in the new LH3 T-shirts. Cooch, as co-hare gave us divine guidance by pointing us up a grassy knoll and into Fairfield Park…..what a great venue for a run or walk. A dawdle alongside the NMIT brick wall, across the footbridge over the pristine waters of the Yarra River and then into the wild forest. A slow and torturous track precariously high above the river soon sorted out the strong and the weak. Being slower walkers than the walking pack, GG, Cut Loose and I lost our way at the Yarra Boulevard, Eastern Freeway Junction. GG turned for home, but Nashy who had been evicted from the main pack saved the day and pointed us in the right direction. I believe the run ventured through the old Wilsmere Lunatic Asylum Estate which is now home to the rich and famous, followed by a lap of the Royal Rehabilitation Centre, back over the Chandler Highway Bridge and then a scenic and peaceful winding journey alongside the river again. Cooch saved the stragglers by donating a map with short cut directions to a drink stop down by the river side.
However, E&B, the drinks lady, cunningly changed the site of the drink stop without communication with Cooch. There was a happy ending as Cooch picked up the stragglers in the family car and delivered them to the long awaited drink stop where Champagne, Haggis Dip and other wonderful treats kept the whole pack serviced until 8.30pm.
Later back at the On-On, the LH3 Committee served up the best hash feast seen in 1468 runs. Well done Committee…..your reward is a second straight appointment for next year.
The Circle Darkness had fallen by the time the Shovel summoned the Xmas revellers together, so candle power was required to brighten up the surroundings. Cheesey provided a flickering but ever diminishing candle to help the scribe record the circle frivolities.
The run report was delivered by Hasher Mark who is the longest serving hasher without a name….any suggestions? He described the run as challenging, picturesque, scenic…. he hated the long on-backs, but he was happy overall and scored the run at 23.5/25.
Mummies Boy was invited to act as Sgt in the absence of the General who is missing in action. He looked so elegant in his military jacket with the three stripes.
Down Downs The Hosts – Cooch, E&B, Prince, Lubang, Luboil, Flem, Klingon, Cyclone Tracey (apologies for anyone I missed) Bovine and Big Bang – honoured by the Shovel for appointing him GM (surely not) The Shovel – charged himself for doing 93 runs in 3 years Cut Loose – 66 runs, Cooch – 468 runs, Prince – 414 runs, Mothball – 440 runs Toffee – 30 runs Gringa, Big Bang and Colours – charged by Mummies Boy for engaging in secret women’s business in his presence Dr Boner – was late to Hash because he was on the piss and not saving babies Offal – a Kiwi visiting Oz for the NZ cricket tour….better chance at Rugby The Shovel and Prince – one Kiwi drinks….they all drink Nashy – returnee from London to Mordialloc. Apparently Nashy (now ancient) was born in Clifton Hill and walked past his old family home which still has the original cyclone fence. E&B – changed the drink stop without notice to the hare Gringa & Cyclone – returnees GG – throwing a tantrum at a cyclist who failed to ring GG’s bell. The cyclist called GG a psycho in retaliation….knows what he is talking about Bovine Breeder, Big Bang, Prince. GG and Nashy – being Collingwood supporters – lest we forget GG – declaring that the Fairfield Mental Hospital was in Collingwood territory….as if we didn’t already know Mummies Boy – looking resplendent in the Sergeant’s coat. Announcement – Don’t forget the Xmas Party to be held on December 10 at the Middle Park Bowling Club at 3.30pm for a 4pm run and then a bowl off between 5pm and 6pm. Remember to bring BBQ meat and a Kris Kringle (value $10 approx) suitable to our stylish, witty but not RUDE family Hash. Note: GG is sticking the Kris Kringle up everyone’s rear end, so I assume Santa will be avoiding him? ON ON ASTRO
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