投稿日: Aug 09, 2016 4:0:38 PM
Hot as Hell is the simple summary of the Mid-Summer Hash.
Scribe: What Else
Hare: Good On Top, Code Poo, Cat eyes
Start Time: 1530, met at 1515
Start Location: Mabori-Kaigan Station
Weather: Sunny (but Hot)
Run Type: A to B
Runners: 25
The Hares, Code Poo, Good On Top, and Cats eyes prepared the day magnificently, and have set a new standard for the Hash briefing. The laminated instruction sheets, were a far cry from the incoherent ramblings of a Gaijin, who just assumes everybody else understands what he’s thinking, and then points in a general direction of what may or may not be the start! Well! That’s a fair appraisal of my approach anyway.
The Hash started at a pace that can only be described as tragic. Leading the pack from the meeting point was Santa, who’s dogged determination inspired the younger Hashers to change from a fairly static stance to a run, while passing thru the stages of shuffling, meandering, strolling, and walking. The trail took use thru some beautiful urban areas, and park lands, which were never far from the sea, and as such provided some tantalizing views of Tokyo Bay. Along the trail were some fantastic flowers, and interesting wild life. Akiko managed to discover true Japanese wildlife in the form of a snake moving between her feet. This sighting was the trigger for a spectacular feat of human agility that is unlikely to be surpassed by anything in the Olympics. From a standing position her body levitated off the ground, in a way that would make David Copperfield proud, and flew three meters. The grand finale of this impressive act was to descend onto an unsuspecting Fullerair, where the duet gave a very good impression of a startled octopus in the final throws of an acid attack.
The trail was superbly marked with plenty of arrows, however the “Beer Near” signs passed without actually any beer being near. It became the general consensus the first few signs were meant to read, “Beer Nowhere Near”, and “Beer Not So Near”. Let’s not forget the difficulties of the English language, and be thankful that Beer was eventually near, and that much needed fluids were available. In addition to which the meaning of the marking “BT” was discussed during the circle, but as with any discussion involving dehydrated Gaijins with beer, the sensible advice provided by the Nihonjins was drowned out and no firm conclusion reached. Subsequent research on the subject (which was done in true Gaijin style during Company time), revealed that it stands for “Bad Trail”, but as everybody generally ignored it and powered on, it can’t have been that bad.
There was some disquiet however, during the Hash Circle when Gerbil Stuffer complained about the scenery. After further consultation with Mismanagement it was realized that he had been following Santa up the hills and had made the fatal mistake of looking up. A mistake that would make the most hardened of us want to poke our eyes out.
The Circle was held at a great location next to the sea, where hot and bothered Hashers could cool off with a cold beer and a refreshing swim on a sandy beach.
The grand finale of a grand day, was a meal in a beach side restaurant. The restaurant resembled a Hawaiian beach shack, which was supported by the now barmy weather, and the great sounds of AIU san on the Ukulele. As the sun set, we were treated to a fantastic silhouette of Mount Fuji, as the dark blues of the night sky finally suppressing the fiery oranges of the setting sun.
Good to see a few new faces, and guests from other Hashes. We hope you enjoyed our hospitality and we hope to see you again. Once again hares, congratulations and thank you!!