Date: 02/12/2024
Run: 2304
Hares: Golly and Raggedy Ann
Location: 4 Trochus Court, Shoal Point
Hashers: 17

Being the first run in Summer, coats etc were not required.

I was wondering how many would turn up as word on the street was that there could be a COVID super spreader amongst us. We knew that the GM, the Monkee, Daffodil and possibly Corgi had the dreaded disease. The Monk fled to Adelaide the choir master to Melbourne to avoid infection.

We’re not sure who the spreader is but there is one in our throng who greets everyone on arrival. Is it her?  No one knows, but she wasn’t going to have contact with hashers tonight ,.

There were about 17 healthy starters when the run was called. 14 eager runners left for points unknown. Three of the smarter ones got in my car with the hare and the piss stop beverage. 

The run headed east over the big sand hill and then south before encountering the said hill once again. From there Lassie noticed the red hash shirts off in the distance. Smelling green ginger wine, no more marks guiding her, straight to the PS. 

The pack followed and after their thirst was quenched (not the Rocky pair) it was on home.

Having no hierarchy fit it was left to our  burnt-out past GM to make an effort and a past Choir Master and Trail Disaster to perform the necessary functions.

The night went off without a hitch. Fines issued Down downs taken, jokes told. Unfortunately U-turn was absent so Maple Syrup tried her best to fuk up a joke or two in the Ewey spirit, not by forgetting the punch line but the whole joke.  Our song sung and circle closed

Golly served up his usual feast then Raggedy followed up with chocolate bars

ON ON to 70 SATELLITE CRES, OUTER HARBOUR for next week

  # Some of you may know Floppy from Rocky Hash. He sadly passed away on the 29th November. His celebration of life is happening on the 10th December at Rockhampton Crematorium. 

Date: 25/11/2024
Run: 2303
Hares: Juice and Termite
Location: Upper reaches of the salt water on the Old Pioneer River
Hashers: 23

The Mackay Hash House Harriers gathered for another adventurous run, this time led by Juice and Termite. The run started at the upper reaches of the salt water on the Old Pioneer River, promising a mix of scenic beauty and thrilling challenges.

The trail took us down to Dumbleton Weir, where we then backtracked along the overgrown bank. The path was treacherous, with fallen trees and thick underbrush. A few hashers had close encounters with the local wildlife, nearly tumbling into the jaws of a 10-foot crocodile lurking nearby.

We continued our journey, climbing out of the river under a massive fig tree. The canopy was so dense that we had to use our torches to navigate through the darkness. Under the tree, we discovered a local camp set up, adding an element of surprise to our adventure.

The trail then led us to the right, where Termite had set up the much-anticipated Hash Piss stop. After a refreshing break, we headed back home to start the circle.

In the circle, Shocker, our new GM, stepped in as Monk while Tounger performed his Monkee duties. Charges were handed out with enthusiasm:

• Picalo and Nikka Likkawere charged for being returning runners.
• Bob Downreceived a charge for meeting his yearly quota of runs in just two consecutive weeks.
• Zorrowas charged for missing the piss stop.

The circle was filled with laughter, thanks to the great jokes shared by Flaps, Pensioner, and Golly. The evening concluded with some delicious appetizers and a hearty stew prepared by Termite, followed by mouth-watering dessert crumbles with custard.

Another memorable run for the Mackay Hash House Harriers, filled with camaraderie, adventure, and plenty of laughs! On-on!

Date – 18/11/2024
Run -2302
Hare – Tonguer
Venue – 20 Hill End Rd, Glenella
Hashers: 23

There was a good roll up of people in Glenella probably because the whiff of pizza was in the air rather than the popularity of the Hare. 

After a mumbled set of instructions to follow, the crowd headed south down the back driveway. Unfortunately, Maple Syrup was so entertaining that I completely forgot that I had to write a run report. I can repeat word for word what we were chatting about but there is a huge memory gap as to where we walked. Termite tried to help me today but gave up when I questioned the fact that we had traversed a park.

I feel that the walk was a fair length because my feet didn’t ache and it was set in a dark, boring nondescript, typically suburban setting. One interesting note was that Prick and the Hare suddenly appeared at the front of the pack towards the end of the walk. 

The honourable secretary set her ‘watch dog’ to notify me of my run report responsibilities and when I asked him what had happened in the walk he lamented there had been no drink stop. Deviating from the norm, Appalling!! Outrageous!!

Back in Hill End Road Smut was befuddled and muddled as he did not have his

notes but we didn’t get home an hour earlier – the time was spent in extra jokes and charges. Flaps was called upon to tell a joke and he tried to put across that his joke was too subtle for mere mortals. I think the word is obtuse.

Alas, Tonguer’s culinary skills are legendarily limited but his good lady presented the horde with a creamy cob loaf and a dazzling array of pizzas – chicken, meat lovers, Mediterranean etc. This more than made up for the lacklustre walk however the Hare cooked the pizzas to perfection. (or was it Shocker) A crusty berry dessert was then devoured.

Next week’s true blue Hash run will start at 12 Barclays Rd, Dumbleton.

Date – 11/11/2024
Run -2301
Hare – Live Hare
Venue – AGPU, 35 Graves Street, North Mackay
Hashers: 20

20 recovering hashers backed it up again, at Zorro’s and Matches abode for the AGPU.

Off on trail to the nearest pub for an ale and back on home for more drinks, circle, nosh, awards ceremony, nominations for committee positions followed by sweets and more drinks.

Awards Presented:

Longest Run awarded to Juice and Termite for Run #2265

Shit Trail awarded to Snot for Run #2279

Best Nosh awarded to Flaps for Runs #2255, #2275, #2299

Best Run Report (Most Interesting) awarded to Pensioner for Run #2293

Your new committee members are:

• Grand Master: Shocker – ph 0457 879 707
• Monk: Smut – ph 0419 477 446
• Monkee: Tonguer
• On Sec: Insex, supported by Maple Syrup & Harbour
• Hash Cash: Pensioner ph 0428 417 181
• Hash Piss: Flaps ph 0421 853 176
• Trail Master: Snot ph 0418 185 661
• Haberdashery: Raggedy Ann ph 0488 511 512
• Hash Choir: Tarzan ph 0460 842 044
• Hash Horn: Daffodil

 Thank you to the outgoing committee and generous volunteering of your time and effort to keep our Mackay Hash House Harriers Club existing.

Please welcome our new committee members, by supporting their work and decisions for the health of our club.

On On,
Matches.

Date – 09/11/2024
Run -2300
Hare – Trial Master and GM
Venue – Rowallan Park
Hashers: 25

This was a good weekend for our Mackay Hash Club. Everything ran smoothly for our members and our visiting hashers from Cairns, Townsville, Moranbah, Sarina? Yeppoon and Gladstone.

Of course, November is hot, and so was our run. Kept short for good reason.

Our Monk, dressed in his costume called for the circle at 4pm, drinks for all past GM’s, charges, jokes and no-one sitting on ice?

Costumes for the evening, were good, but hard to find?? In all that camouflage.

Hash Nosh by Golden Roast, filled our bellies, along with the beer, ciders and wine. Live music by Mark Thomas for our entertainment, but no topless harriettes?

Thanks to our committee, and our Mackay Hash members, for this Celebration Run was a joint effort by all.

On On,

Matches.

Date – 04/11/2024
Run -2299
Hare – Flaps
Venue – Unit 202, Carlyle Gardens, 206 Phillip Street. Mt Pleasant
Hashers: 22

Flaps greeted the eager hashers on his shiny red scooter, at the Assembly Area or the VIP area – VERY IMPORTANT PARKING area for Hashers. On on, with all the hashers, walking the streets, complete with beautiful front gardens of the Carlyle Gardens residents. So caught up in the scenery, and talking to the residents, several Harriettes and lone hasher Termite got so far behind, lost the trail and no other hashers in sight in any direction, deemed it time to go back to Flaps’ unit and wait for the other 16 or more to return.

All hashers home, fees paid, Melbourne Cup Sweeps on the go, nibbles of dips, crackers and chips to keep all hashers content. Monkee Shocker called for the circle, as the Monk is on holidays somewhere, and several Harriettes assembled the down down drinks for the charges. Charges and a good joke or two, the MH3 song, circled closed, and Sweeps to be drawn.

Nosh, of Chicken Drumsticks in two different sauces, with gourmet mashed potatoes or rice to choose from. No leftovers when Flaps is cooking, always a very nice meal to spoil the hashers, thank you Flaps.

Our winners for the Cup Sweeps were INSEX, BLO JO, SNOT, & last past the post KNICKA for the $5 sweep, and the $2 sweep winners were KNOT HEAD, GOLLY, KNICKA, with last past the post SNOT. I have no news on the Executive Lunch at the Shamrock…..no doubt a great day was had.

On On to our Away Run, this weekend, with dinner at your own expense at Magpies, on Friday night, table of 24 is booked for 6.30pm. Camping at Rowallan Park available from Friday night, courtesy bus for Magpies due at 6pm at the Camping Grounds to do 2 runs for us to the Club, and will return us hashers with one only run at 9.00pm. 
See you there,  
Matches.

Date – 28/10/2024
Run -2298
Hare – Daffodil & Corgi
Venue – Muller Park, Ooralea
Hashers: 24

Welcome to the run report for run 2298. 23 hashers gathered at Muller dog and railway park. The run was set by Corgi and Daffodil on a balmy spring evening. The only thing missing was the lack of a small cyclone and no rain.

The run headed off through the streets of Ooralea, around and around and up and down over and sorry, no under. There was one on back but no-one noticed it unlike the eagle-eyed hashers who never miss an opportunity to take an on-back.

It was well marked so no-one got lost, not even Lassie, so that shows how well it was marked.

The runners were treated to dips and bikkies.

The Monkee then called for the circle to be formed, and as usual it was done a snail’s pace with lots of talking but no-one listening.

The hares were given their down downs and did so with great gusto.

Charges were called for with Just Sandra, Harbour, Snot, and a few others hardly worth mentioning.

Jokes were told, one by flaps but it was too subtle for hashers to get, although Otto did say he did, a bit dubious though. There were a few others but I forget who told them.

Everyone was again reminded of our away run and that Matches mentioned that the Melbourne Cup sweep would be on again next Monday, so make sure you bring plenty of cash. A table has been booked at the Shamrock Hotel for next week’s Tuesday lunch. 11.29 instead of the usual 12.29

The song was sung the usual amount of gusto or lack thereof.

The food came out lots of beef stew and rice, very delicious it was too.

Next week’s run will be court of Flaps it will be an a to b run.  Drive in to the village follow the road over the bride first turn left and then straight ahead to the vacant area. See you all there.

Date – 21/10/2024
Run -2297
Hare – JCF
Venue – Bucasia Park
Hashers: 25

It was a pleasant night with a little breeze to keep the scotch greys and sand flies at bay.

JCF called us to attention to let us know where to look for trail and that there would be a piss stop. Screw headed towards the Shoal point direction and a few more of us headed towards the Caravan Park but found the on back. We followed the concrete path to find several checks and finally the piss stop. JCF kept filling the bucket with lemonade and a coconut liqueur. It was very refreshing. On out to the main road via St Bees Avenue to check out the new owners of Tonto & Lassies place. It was a long way home and getting dark. Luckily JCF kept us going by his on-home marks. The dips, biscuits, corn chips and salsa were out already being consumed when we got back to the start. No Monk tonight so Zorro our GM ran the circle. JCF took his down down for setting the run. It was well marked and a fair distance to get us trained for our celebration run. Charges for Nicka for being too slow to join the circle. Harbour for calling Miss Appeal, Judy. Returning Runners were Delicious for being absent for 30 weeks and Just Sandra for not wearing Hash apparel. Prick Tonguer & Termite returned from their fishing trip. Jokes were told by Tonguer, Insex and Pensioner. Announcements for a Melbourne Cup get together at the Shamrock and an update on the Celebration Run numbers. The Hash song was sung.

JCF had several Lasagne trays, hot potatoes and garlic bread. Very filling and tasty followed by sticky Tim Tams.

Next weeks run will be from Muller Park, Ooralea.

On on

Corgie & Daffodil

Date – 14/10/2024
Run -2296
Hare – Lassie & Tonto
Venue – 8 Hague Street, East Mackay
Hashers: 15

Welcome back to East Mackay where it was an amazing chase by the MH3 team trotting around the banks of the old Pioneer. Tonto setting the chalky trail to perfection so none of the runners fell off trail. For some reason the trail split into three separate runs, the pub trail, the on trail and finally the marked trail. The marked trail included an amazing piss stop hosted by Lassie which included everything from cognac to beer! Thanks also to the residents of the waterfront for allowing us to have the piss stop from such a prestigious venue.

On on and on home we gathered in a tight spot and enjoyed some entrees before the main event a tasty stew thingy.

But first the circle, and we all soon realised we had no monk or Monkee so yours truly stunned everyone with “form a circle!” No 5 minute warning or anything. Tonto got his mandatory charge for a shit hot run along with a heap of other charges too. Other charges to ummm sorry I forgot and someone else too before the jokes started flowing thick and fast. With all said and done we sang the song, closed the circle and did what we do best, ate and drank. Great night MH3 as always so until next week at Bucasia Beach opposite the Beachfront Cafe, on on!

JCF

Date – 07/10/2024
Run -2295
Hare – Harbour and Just Judy
Venue – 17 Botha Street, Blacks Beach
Hashers: 24

With a hand from Google Maps a heap of runners found their way to Harbour’s and Just Judy’s joint for what turned out to be the first run Harbour has set in over 30 years.

No signs of dementia there as the run was well set with plenty of checks, hills, stairs, and chalk.  On home to the fires 🔥 burning, beers 🍻 nibbles 🥨and water 🧊yes a very rare beverage for hash. 

The circle was called which ended up being a long oblong gathering and the hares were given a thumbs up for the run 🏃‍♂️ and charged for their efforts. Harbour was charged again for over achieving with thick marks and as well as wording, turned out he had an abundance of chalk due to Just Judy being a teacher.  Just Judy was charged for supplying water to hashers.  Raggetty, Maple Syrup, Tonguer and Just Judy was charged for talking to people who were not there. Returning runners Paw Paw and Prick, Prick also for wasting his time and money going down to watch the Swans get beaten.  Hashy birthdays to Paw Paw and Shocker and Congratulations 👏🎉 to Screw for cumming way too many times.  Blurry was told to fuck off before he melted and if all of this excitement wasn’t enough a christening was announced. After a lot of thought Just Judy was christened Mrs Appeel and welcomed by all.

Top nosh was served and a delicious dessert which Tonto moved seats so he could have another piece🍮🧁.

ON ON Lassie