Songs and Rituals

Rituals

NFMHHH run once a month on or near the night of the full moon. The run typically starts with most Hashers arriving a bit early at the run venue. The Hare often provides a few nibblies to enjoy with the runners pre run beverages while they prepare for the run ahead. The Grand Master will then call the pack to order some time after 6: PM with a welcome and then some brief directions on how he would like the run to be conducted. Usually there will be two "runs", one for the walkers and one for the runners! The trail is set by the unique WonderPointers, one of which is given to each pack. Under the uncanny guidance of the WonderPointer the runners and walkers will wend their way through the local area until they are guided back to the On On where the quenching of their thirsts and hunger is intermingled with some serious socialising.

Later on the Grand Master will again assemble the pack to review the run / walk, celebrate birthdays, weddings and other transgressions. Like in many clubs, the Grand Master has been known to reward the disobedience or insolence of his members by giving them the opportunity to cool their nether regions on some ice while they reflect on their deeds or words. Usually this form of discipline is meted out sparingly unless the GM is a tyrant or megalomanic (which, unfortunately occurs frequently).

After the run and the circle it is traditional for the members to salute the full moon by reflecting back some of its brilliance. If their are enough members present, a 21 bum salute may occur, which is a sight in itself.

Songs

On special occaisions or whenever we remember the NFMH3 anthem "By the Light - Reflected off the Full Moon" may also be sung with gusto. For those of us who have poor memories, below are the words to the song. Attached at the bottom of the page are PDF and MSWord versions of the song that you can print out to aid your rendition.

By the Light, Reflected off the Full Moon

(Tune: By the light of the silvery moon)

By the light… reflected off the Full Moon

I want to run…where the Wonder Pointer in…di…cates

Have a spin… we’ll find the On Home soon

And don’t forget, take some time to reflect

With the Hash that’s Unreal… Hashing with Full Moon

By the ice… that’s where we stand at Full Moon

I want to drink… with Full Mooners and sing out of tune.

Beaudy mate! ... keep the bucket nice and cool

That ice-cold beer is bloody good gear

We’ll be guzzlin’ ‘em soon… pissed again at Full Moon.