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Run Report: 17^th December – Run Site 1, BBQs on Lady Denman Drive (Opp Zoo)

Hare: Handover

First Run from the Newly Committed, which is somewhat the same as before. Set from Run site 1 on a beautiful evening (no wind for once). Hashers showed up in droves for this one.

Well the Runners set off on a blistering pace only to be halted by a two way. Trail resumed heading towards the Zoo (the Hare must think we are a pack of animals).

Another two way saw us checking over the damn but trail was found heading around the back of the Zoo. Here us Runners found some relief from the sun. Two way again, which way were we heading up to the arboretum or continue around the Zoo? Yup, we continued around the Zoo. Off into forest for some more welcome shade where even Greasy was found to be checking.

Trail found and we continued on our merry way. Over the weir and pretty much on home from there.

Back at Run site 1, Handover was cooking up a wonderful feast of hamburgers (which he made himself) and eggs. Eventually the Walkers showed up and a pleasant evening was had by all.

On On Too Keen

Run Report: 7th January – 1 Braund Place, Kambah

Hare: Whiteout

The Hash arrived in droves. It was time to work off our Christmas beers cheers.

As usual, the Hare set a gruelling Trail. If you have never been, one thing Kambah is famous for is the labyrinth of footpaths and alley ways. We twisted this way and that way, some of us were even getting dizzy. But that might have been the Christmas cheers being worked off.

All Trails lead to the Tubs and this one was no exception. We finally made our way through the labyrinth. With the help of Sir Didymus, we got passed the the goblins; the false alarms; and, the four guards; rescued Toby and had an encounter with David Bowie in embarrassingly tight pants.

The hamburgers were good. The Hare suddenly remembered to cook her eggs. Classic.

On On Handover

Run Report: 14th January – Kambah Woolshed, Springbett Street, Kambah

Hare: Whiteout

We all met up, once again, at the Kambah Woolshed. Although, they don’t put wool there anymore, in case you were wondering.

We think, in his convalescence, Dingles must be baking. That might explain the lack of arrows. Dingles said it took him half an hour to set the Run. Somehow it took us a bit longer. There were a number of checks, yes, but due the sparseness of arrows, it took us a while to realise we were not on Trail anymore. In fact, we nearly crossed the Drakeford Drive overpass. Some bright spark, I think it was Handover, made comment, “ ere’s o row e amp u, m ot ossing”. At least that what we heard. Not finding an arrow, we back tracked, checking side paths, until we found Dingles had made a crafty sharp turn at the very beginning.

From there, every check did not go the way we wanted, damn it. As ever though, we did find our way back, with Dingles waiting anxiously, complaining that the sausages were getting cold.

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 21st January – Fadden Pines, Bugden Avenue, Fadden

Hare: Hands Full

Hands Full, Virgin Hare. Everybody came. Some arriving in their fanciest vehicles for the occasion. Although some typically, were running late. Guess who?

Obviously, Hands Full had learnt from Dingles. The more Checks the better. As Runs go, it was good. Checks every 50 metres, but then the Trail became the Trail of a veteran. It was a Trail that kept us guessing. By the time we got back, we were all huffing and puffing. I’m sure the 34 degree heat had nothing to do with it.

The tucker afterwards would have Mrs Bits spitting chips. It was good. Not just hamburgers on buns, but your choice of salads... ha hemm salads! If there is anything a Hasher does not want, it’s a choice.

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 28th January – Diddams close, Belconnen

Hare: Too Keen

Wow, we were in Belconnen. Fantastic and we were looking forward to it. We also had an International Visitor, with a complicated name; we will call him ‘6 Pence’, all the way from Surrey, England. We also had Polly Waffler visiting.

The Pack set off on the Trail, all of us completely lost immediately. We ran and we ran and kept running; where was the first f@%king Check? We reckoned, when we finally found it, it was almost 2km from the start. Quite mean for a 4km Trail. After that, we think the rain played havoc with some arrows, we became lost and panicky now. We even split up to find the Trail again. Going in different directions, through sheer Hash expertise, we somehow found each other again. But, more importantly, we found the Trail.

It was easy going from there. We found our way back to the BBQs. We gobbled the marinated chicken bits that Too Keen and her son Knevil cooked up. The whole affair was so good, some us stuck around to do it all again with Belconnen. Including 6 Pence.

On On Handover

Run Report: 4th February – BBQs at Boundless Playground, Wendouree Drive, Parkes

Hare: Handover

We all came bound for Boundless Playground, including Missing Bits, which congruously had boundaries.

The start of the Trail was a bloody long way from the BBQs, the Hare had to show us the way. As Runs go, it was ok I guess. Thought we were just doing a bridge to bridge, but not this time. Trail took us twisting this way and that past Questacon, Tent Embassy and the Old House. Then came the Handover special, a really long On In back over the bridge.

We all returned famished for a good meal. We were disappointed. Two packets of chips! At least one of them was Sausage and Bread flavoured.

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 11th February – Run Site 1, BBQs on Lady Denman Drive (Opp Zoo), Joint Run with Belco Hash

Hare: Haemoroyd

If you weren’t there, I am sure you are kicking yourself. You wouldn’t believe what you missed.

The Run was nothing like you have ever experienced. With a Pack from 2 of Canberra’s prestigious Hash, you couldn’t expect any less. It was gruelling; it was challenging.

The food was typical Haemoroyd, easy as, but enjoyable, with only a few hairs in it this time.

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 18th February – BBQs, Treloar Crescent, Ainslie

Hare: Handover

BOM site shows rain is on the way. Let’s get this over and done with.

Question what does South Sydney NRL team and North Melbourne AFL team have in common. Answer – Mount Ainslie, its crawling with rabbits and roo’s.

There is the occasional ‘runner’ as well. I was always told the three Rr’s was something to do with the education system.

Anyhow let’s get this Run on the road. A tricky Run with more twists than an Agatha Christie novel, up this way down this way – so when do we start going up Mt Ainslie. How silly of me, this is a Handover Run not a Missing Bits half marathon.

The pack passed a platoon of warriors from ADFA, must be in training for the Kokoda Trail. Stand down Whiteout, like a kid in a lolly shop. Take the leash off Poppy and put it on Whiteout.

One check of the heavens revealed some precipitation was on the way. Time to head back, found the ‘On In’ though. Well done Handover, a nice walkers trail, never lost sight of the war memorial.

Back at the barbie Handover was hard at work on the BBQ’s cooking up chicken schnitzel burgers, yippee no total fire bans. Lucky for the Pack the rain held off till the chicken and onion was cooked and well on the way to being consumed.

On On Dingles

Run Report: 25th February – Car park, Dryandra Street, O’Connor

Hare: Missing Bits

The Hash gathered underneath the trees of the carpark on Dryandra Street. I think Canberra Hash might have to change its name to the Injured Leg Hash. We have Dingles with his two knee replacements; Missing Bits recovering from a choir meeting accident; and now Whiteout, who injured her knee!

On the bright side, we had an excited Virgin Hasher, who rather arrogantly kept naming himself “Guy-for-now”.

The Run was every bit of cunning Missing Bits could bring. There were False Trails; there were gullies; there was even a bit where we had to climb down, only to climb up again. We were seriously thinking that someone recovering from a choir meeting accident had to have someone help setting this Run.

Just when Ultra Veterans and Virgins alike were despairing we would never make it home, guess what? We made it home!

As always Mrs Bits performed the culinary brilliance she always does, even after the gas ran out! Da da daaaahhh!

Stay tuned next week for the exciting continuation of this program!

On On Handover

Run Report: 4th March – BBQs, Norgrove Park, Printers Way, Kingston Foreshore

Hare: Whiteout

In spite of the heavy downpour, the Hash arrived ready to Run. All of us!... except our RA who is still sunning it in England. He must have remembered to do his job for once, cause the rain stopped.

We Ran. Boy did we Run. The best part was running diagonally across the road with peak hour traffic. We ran past the favoured toilet block, where some men really like to go. Eventually, we caught up with the Walkers, coming back along the lake shore. The On In came in along the boardwalk.

Whiteout spoilt us with chicken schnitzel burgers.

On On Handover

Run Report: 11th March – 6 Drysdale Circuit, Kambah

Hare: Haemoroyd

Welcome to Casa delle Emorroidi, where surprises abound.

The First surprises; Barbie Tools and B2! We had been wondering. After all the theories and speculation, they are alive and well... at least their alive.

The Run was very familiar, but apparently took us longer. There was the glorious pond, with a bit more water this time. The gigantic ants nest, we didn’t count them but there looked like more. Mount Urambi which looked taller; then, we threading through the footpaths and streets, which seemed longer. As they say, bigger is better, so this was the betterer Run the Hare had set.

After the 4 which might have been 5 kms, we knuckled down for the serious stuff. Over-cooked (the ends were pitch black) edible sausages and the ever flowing beer.

On On Handover

Run Report: 18th March – Aranda Woodlands, Bindubi Street, Aranda

Hare: Greasy

The Hash came from everywhere. Dickson, Kambah, Fyshwick, Kambah, Melbourne, everyone came from far and wide for the auspicious Greasy Run.

“It’s only 3 km and it goes up there, then that way, then around to over there and then back from that way.” Greasy told us. What were we to do after that? Sounded easy enough.

Off we went like wind. It all began just as the Hare predicted and while I suppose it did go up there, then that way, then around to over there and then back from that way, it wasn’t so straight forward. The crafty Hare showed us some of the many tricks he has learned over the last 4 decades. Our favourite was the Two Way where the On On was called, so everyone of course followed, only to have the Trail go in a complete semi-circle and end up on the other Trail. Ingenious.

The Walkers felt cheated, hearing “only 3 km” convinced them to do the whole Trail. Every hill, every False Trail, every kilometre. It even went for more than 3 km.

When we returned to the Tubs, Greasy showed his gourmet side. Not only did he give us 2 packets of chips, he also had dips.

On On Handover

Run Report: 25th March – Park on Kondelea Way, corner of Wyndham Avenue, Denman Prospect

Hare: Dingles

Belconnen and Canberra Hashers gathered at the park on Kondelea Way for another joint Run. The start of conversation was “what time was it supposed to start”, there had been some miscommunication. With Canberra Hash start time being 6:27 we still had time to hydrate before the Run. So we did.

The Run set off following remnants of arrows that had been blown away with the gale-force winds but we managed to follow the Trail. We meandered through the suburb of newly built mansions and empty blocks eventually making our way to the Denman Prospect Look Out via another larger park and an adventure playground. A number of SCB’s didn’t make it to the Hash Vista at the lookout but we who did appreciated the view of a landscape of worksites. From there we headed down the hill, along undeveloped streets, through the wetlands and back into suburbia.

Eventually we found the On In and headed back to the tubs to our little paedophile free park on a windswept hill. We did the Circle led by Belco Hash with a Run Report, down downs and trying to remember the next weeks Run locations. Dingles served up snag sangas with onions and sauce, they were a hit on the cold windy evening. We ate them admiring the darkening view and all the security cameras pointing in our direction.

It was good to catch up with the Belco mob again.

On On Whiteout

Run Report: 1st April – Cnr Heysen & Devonport Streets, Curtin

Hare: Missing Bits

The Hash met on the corner of nowhere. We noted the surrounding hills as soon as we arrived. Seeing how eager we all were, Bits pointed us on our way.

Not surprising, there were hills, but some of them did go down, although only after they went up. We lost count of the number of gullies we went through, more than two. The Dingles swear rating was 6/10.

We returned to the Tubs to be told we had missed a hill. Oh darn it, but we were eager to taste the delights that Mrs Bits brought. We were not disappointed.

On On Handover

Run Report: 7th April – 5/49 Pinkerton Circuit, Kambah

Hare: Handover

Pinkerton Circuit, Kambah – easy to say but hard to find. Pinkerton Circuit is like a rabbit warren. Just keep driving around in circles until you find the required address.

The Pack were greeted at the front door by the killer cat who appeared to be on a mission to devour legs, a trade off was a pat on his head.

The Pack knew they were in for a cunning Run when the Trail began with a two way check, closely followed in 200 metres by another two way check.

From there the Trail meandered through-out the Pinkerton Circuit complex. If you didn’t get lost driving in you soon got lost following the Trail.

It appeared the Hare didn’t miss a single walk way, in fact I think the Pack found a few that he didn’t even know were there. Round and round, up and down, in and out.

Anyhow following the Trail for a couple of kilometres, with a few added checks the Pack finally found the ON IN arrow, which at least helped us find the way home to Handovers shack.

The feast of hot chips (with tomato or BBQ sauce) was welcomed by the Pack but unfortunately no fish in sight. Not as good as the Yacht Clubs grub but it came a close second.

On On Dingles

Run Report: 19th May – Kambah Adventure Playground, Springbett Street, Kambah

Hare: Handover

The Hash met on a sunny Sunday morning in Kambah. Surprise, surprise. With the weather so fine, it looked like Kambah Adventure Playground was the place to be, as we watched family after family arrived as well. The Hare pointed out the start and since we bothered to show up, we thought ‘why not’.

The Hare had set the Run in chalk, not unusual I know, but not white. We started off with blue as we headed out. After a few simple checks we crossed the big yellow over-pass, still with blue chalk.

We then had green chalk, as we ran through a maze of streets and footpaths.

We then had red, from the underpass and as we ran along the footpath next to the soccer field having to duck and dodge around the parents watching their children ‘having a go’.

Finally, we had purple as we headed back to the playground. We always knew Handover had pride, his colourful trail shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone.

We then breakfasted on sausages on not-quite-defrosted bread. We also used all of Handovers BBQ sauce.

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 16th June – BBQs, John Knight Memorial Park, Belconnen

Hare: Handover

What a glorious morning it was on the north side of town. Sun shining weather was warm (ish). We had a few dogs show up, as well as some canines.

The Hare pointed in the direction of a Two-Way with the Pack all going the same way as we could see trial on the path ahead (by-passing many kms).

Off we went at a blistering pace thru John Knight park towards the Canberra Uni accommodation. What was Handover doing there? But I digress. Trail was found quickly sniffed out by the dogs with canines in tow. Off past MacDonalds and the skate park. Trail was temporarily lost as we headed to the footbridge and on home.

A feed of kebabs cooked on the BBQ was a pleasant treat. Great company was had.

On On Too Keen

Run Report: 21st July – Mount Ainslie Drive, Mount Ainslie

Hare: Missing Bits

The Hare moved his location from the bottom of Mt Ainslie to half way up it. The Pack had no options – the Run/Walk was going to go both up and down (eventually). The Hare advised that it was 6ks with a river crossing. The Pack which had expanded with the arrival of Dingles and Hands full, waited faithfully for Whiteout to make her late as usual entrance.

The Pack then played scissors paper rock to determine who was Running and who was Walking. Finally decided, the Walkers headed for the short cut (downhill) and the Runners set off (uphill). Following what could be best described as a trail set amongst the gum trees, the Runners finally caught up with the Walkers.

The Runners reported not a lot of running; climbing up and down steep cliffs, jumping over fallen trees, as well as having to cross the raging river.

The morning serenity was punctuated by the occasional odd angry shot as members from nearby ADFA carried out drills, firing blank ammunition (we hope it was blank ammo and not live rounds). The Pack thought the gullies could be used as fox holes if required.

The Runners having caught up with the Walkers decided that enough was enough and decided it was time to turn back towards the start point. Back amongst the gum trees to find a trace of a track which was heading in the general direction.

Yippee was the cry when the cars came into sight, and the Pack was met by the aroma of Mrs Bits Pancakes (some call them crepes). First time in a long time that the Pack didn’t head straight for their drinks.

On On Dingles

Run Report: 18th August – Kambah Woolshed, Springbett Street Kambah

Hare: Whiteout

The Hash were Too Keen. In they came, some with L plates. The Pack congregated waiting for the Hare. When she finally turned up, she had her Hands Full with stamper in one and dog lead in the other.

Having waited enough, the Pack set off. We went straight down to the bike paths, then back through the No Adventure Playground. We performed a pirouette, triple bi-pass and headed back to the bike paths. Going Head First through an underpass, we crossed Drakeford. Short Cutting Bastard that he is, Dingles decided to part ways and go off on his own. Good riddance, he was slowing us down anyway.

Turns out Dingles outsmarted himself. He was so sure about where the Trail would cross back again. The Big Yellow Bridge, he thought. He had a bit if a Haemoroyd when he couldn’t find the Trail. Not finding it, he proceeded on to the next option, adding another 20 minutes to his Trail.

Punch line is, he was right the first time. A long On In is a good On In, as I, Handover, always say. The On In was on the other side of the Big Yellow Bridge. By the time the Pack made it back to the tubs, with an “are you looking for a lost dog?” on the way, Dingles had managed to get there before us.

Whiteout had almost Foot Long sausages, bacon and eggs on the bbq. Thankfully, she had turned the bbq on.

On On Handover

Run Report: 15th September – Carpark North Curtin Oval, Dunstan Street, Curtin

Hare: Handover

What a shemozzle. The Hare wasn’t anywhere to be seen. We had a returned visitor, Rimmer, who has now become a local to Canberra. Could be worse.

The Hare finally showed up in an L plated car, a little after Whiteout, so you know he was definitely late. Did he have a note from his Mum? No. He claimed, his cat got stung by a bee, he was worried about side effects and had to make sure the stinger wasn’t still in. Typical. I’m sure we’ve all heard that one before. The still bloody scratches on his hand looked fake. On top of that, apparently he didn’t actually set a Trail and the BBQs he was expecting to be there were completely gone. This was going from worse to tragedy. Very unprofessional.

“Go for a stroll” he said, “While I go up to the shops and find something else to eat.” Since the only other option was to hang around watching the Frisbee Tournament happening on the oval, we thought, “why not” we came all this way.

Taking Rimmer by the hand, a metaphorical hand only (we aren’t that kind of Hash), we took him on a tour of the local Curtin sites, he looked excited. We took him up the ridge. Apparently, Whiskers used to come up the ridge and leave his radio at home playing so loud he could still hear it up there. Not many neighbours in those days. All part of the tour information. After the ridge, we came back down and used the maze of pathways to explore the suburb and come back around to the oval.

When we got back, Handover was there with his “buffet” set out on the boot of his L plated car. Salt n vinegar chips, honey soy chips, sweet potato dip, jarlsberg cheese, thin slices of chicken, mayonnaise & hamburger buns. We were hoping for something cooked. We munched on the fare, as we chatted away, trying to decipher the Frisbee game. Looked like a cross between netball and gridiron.

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 7th October – BBQs, Himalayan Cedar Lookout, Arboretum

Hare: Handover

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 14th October – 1 Braund Place, Kambah

Hare: Whiteout

We welcomed back the Mondays!

Let’s hope this warmer weather stays

We Ran around Kambah

It went on a bit too far

Then joined in on the chicken kebab craze.

On On Handover

Run Report: 21st October – Kambah Woolshed, Springbett Street, Kambah

Hare: Dingles

The Pack arrived confused. Dingles had moved from his Charleston Street Monash site to Kambah Woolshed.

Appears the homeless person from the last Run who had decided that the woolshed made a good home (came with his own ensuite and outdoor kitchen) had moved onto his even better and more luxurious government rental accommodation.

After a usual late start the Pack headed off, down the familiar path past the organic vegie garden growing their 4 ‘pot’ plants for personal use.

Left turn and under the bridge, no pigeons in location now the ACT government have installed chicken wire to keep the birds under control. More homeless in the ACT.

Under the parkway – up to the shops – back under the parkway, round the fitness fanatics playing touch footy and back in via the on out. Tricky but neat.

The Pack feasted on chicken burgers.

On On Washed Out

Run Report: 4th November – Corner of Heysen and Devonport streets, Lyons

Hare: Missing Bits

The Pack assembled in the shadows of the electrical substation, Missing Bits had changed his location. “If it’s good enough for Dingles its good enough for me” were the words from the Hare. Followed by the comment, its only 4 ks long.

A possible first for the Canberra Hash, the Pack constituted all Walkers, no Runners. Even the ever reliable Hemaroyd and Too Keen were Walking due to injuries and pulled muscles. Hands Full was raring to go but the decision was made to wait for Whiteout to arrive. Give her another 5.

Finally, off you go said the Hare, up the hill. So off we went at a cracking ‘zimmer frame’ pace. On on arrows in the drain led the Pack up the hill and down the other side.

In amongst the boxing kangaroos (a few horny young’uns getting rid of some testosterone), back up the hill again and along the track to the rear of the houses backing onto the nature park. Stop for a look at the view from the top and back down again.

The Pack arrived back to the smell of Mrs Bits cooking hamburgers with onion, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Due to the cool breeze that had arrived from the south the Pack didn’t dine for very long.

On On Dingles

Run Report: 18th November – BBQs at Kambah Adventure Playground

Hare: Handover

Pack arrived at the adventure playground or as it’s otherwise known as Handovers Playground. No sign of the Hare. Set the Trail and did a bunk. Lucky Dingles had his back and bought sausages for the after Run nourishment.

The usual suspects decided not to wait for Whiteout this time, who should be out fighting fires.

First check. Right turn. Up the electrical easement. Second check left turn. Then the Trail took a turn that looked like it was going to start heading towards Chateau Handover. Maybe a drinks stop was suggested. No way. Round the streets and back to the barbies for sausages and onions.

On On Dingles

Run Report: 2^nd December – AGPU Orient Kitchen, Brierly St, Weston

Hare: Handover

The Pack gathered for its annual AGPU run in Weston Creek.

Some very important business was first on the agenda – making sure that the beer was cold enough - and then off we went. It was an arduous trail, full of cunning checks, false trails and hills, but we found our way back to the venue in time for our AGPU.

New committee members were elected (or, rather, re-cycled), the finances were approved and the beer was cold.

Then the serious business of eating and drinking. It was a good AGPU, full of tradition and bull-shit.

On On Missing Bits

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