Date – 24/03/2025
Run – 2320
Hare – Juice & Termite
Venue – Cnr Ridolfi’s Rd & Sugarshed Rd & then Barclays Rd, Dumbleton
Hashers: 12

12 dedicated hashers turned up for another great hash run. Numbers were well down on the usual runs mainly because a lot of hashers are currently travelling all over the country. Matches, Zorro, Tarzan, Lassie and Tonto at Nash Hash. Maple Syrup is travelling somewhere not nearly as exciting as being in Mackay for a hash run Smut is on a yacht travelling from Coffs Harbour to Airlie Beach (tough job but someone has to do it. Harbour and Mrs A somewhere, Nicka Licka somewhere else and Piccolo Pirata still in Tassie.

The multitude gathered at the corner of Ridolfies road and Sugarshed road, from there it was up and down along a bit, along a bit more then back to the cars and on to Juice and Termite’s abode.

Everyone was settling down when a load bang was heard, apparently a tree jumped out of nowhere and attacked Golly’s car biting his back side window. I hear lawsuits are in the air against said tree. Of course, what should happen but a couple of heavy showers of rain, lawsuits against God for rain damage.

Nibbles were served, and very nice, hot sausage and veggie rolls were offered up.  GM called the circle together and the hares were given their just desserts. Down down given to Golly for letting a tree attack his car. Flaps for being so very good looking, still looks 21 and a bit. Unfortunately returning runner (Prick) missed out on a down down, but hashers have very short memories and will have forgotten about that next week.  A couple of quick jokes and then it was nosh time.  Curried mince, however, as there were so few people there was no rice or bread, but  the curry was still great nevertheless.

On sex told everyone that Christmas in July would be at the Proserpine Caravan Park the first weekend in July, next monthly dinner will be held this Saturday night at 7.00pm at Roshni’s Indian restaurant Victoria street.

Next week’s run will be at Flaps’ abode in Carlyle Gardens. Just follow the road in across the small bridge and then straight ahead, can’t miss it (unless you do).

On on till next week. Flaps

Date – 17/03/2025
Run – 2319
Hare – Daffodil & Corgi
Venue – Evolution Park, 76 Maggioli Drive, Paget.
Hashers: 18

Hashers who hold a Seniors Card should be exempt from writing a run report as they can’t retain the information they need, it has completely dribbled away by the time the honourable secretary notifies them that the game is up and the report has to be produced.

The evening was dank, dark and drizzly but nothing fazes our Hares, everything runs like clockwork so I’m plucking at straws here. Daffodil gives the pack clear instructions but now I’m thinking that we had to follow the Hare instead of set marks. That’s what I did anyway as I’m sure …. (Unfortunately, Insex just rang now to check on the report’s progress and I’ve lost my train of thought).

The route was 3.3 km. As well as not walking with the entertaining Maple Syrup, Shocker is also to be avoided if you need to note the surroundings for a run report.  I had great difficulty in keeping up with his long, leggy stride plus sidestepping puddles and wet, overhanging branches. Returning to Evolution Park I was non-plussed to see some back-end hashers had already arrived as well as the mosquitoes. 

Smut had lost any authority if indeed he ever had it as the circle didn’t materialise when he called it and the do-gooders were left standing. Eventually all were rounded up. It was St. Patrick’s day and thankfully Smut had something interesting to hang his hat on instead of the usual fare. Normally it’s as dreary as the topic of ‘retaining walls’ at Executive Lunch. Flaps was the choir master and as always came forth with a joke. It was no joke when Termite lost my car keys which reminds me that there were some well-deserved charges for the night. 

Damp weather didn’t dampen the presentation of the food, it was thoroughly enjoyable. Termite has lost his mind and is aiming to also cook rice next week. He has been warned that he can’t compete. What the heck!! The hashers were also fortunate to have a roof overhead while eating and Daffodil was prepared with lights. I digress here: in 1991 Daffodil was the only one who was able to fix my tape recorder on the Canning Stock Route – doctors and carpenters pshaw!!!

 Next week’s true blue Hash run will start on the corner of Sugar Shed Rd and

Ridolfi’s Rd. Food will be at 12 Barclays Rd, Dumbleton. Entrees will be available if Insex recovers from the birthday tonight.

On On

Juice

Date – 10/03/2025
Run – 2318
Hare – Smut
Venue – 20 Royal Boulevard, Glenella
Hashers: 18

A morning storm cleared to sunshine getting that washing dried and a clear pleasant evening for a walk around the streets of Glenella. Close to 6, Smut called everyone out the front and we were followed the live hare to find the piss stop at the park in Vola Street. We followed the footpath back home. Dips and Biscuits were washed down with cold beer. Beers in hand Smut called for the circle and gave us our history lesson on Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the Telephone. He charged himself for his run and called for charges and jokes. Corgi got charged for being missing for 2 weeks and Nicker for 1 week.  Matches & Zorro for hogging the fan and Insex for her Birthday. Flaps was charged for ripping up Smuts lawn as he reversed to Smuts back yard. Pensioner told us a story about Blurry setting a new record speed of 153mph on his 650cc motor bike at Speed Week at Lake Gairdner in South Australia. Jokes were told by Flaps, Maple Syrup, Pensioner and Insex. Hash nosh was served, Tuna Bake, Taco Rice and Dahl. Plenty to go round a second time followed by a chocolate oats slice. A good night was had by all. Thanks to Smut and Rita.

 On on

Daffodil & Corgi

 Next week’s run Evolution Park 76 Maggiolo Drive, Paget

Date – 03/03/2025
Run – 2317
Hare – Harbour & Mrs Appeal
Venue – Camilleri St Park, Blacks Beach
Hashers: 16

Hot and sticky conditions confronted a hardy bunch of hashers at the Camilleri Street District Park in Blacks Beach.

The air was soon filled with the pungent smell of insect repellant before Harbour & Mrs Appeal issued run instructions to the gathered throng – most appeared to respond favourably to the advice that there would be a piss-stop.

 A well marked trail led runners to the Barber Street Playground where Mrs Appeal was waiting with a very welcome ice-cold ginger-themed refreshment – most went back for seconds on the grounds that the hares had supplied bountiful amounts of hash piss combined with the stiflingly hot conditions – some were even making bold statements suggesting it was the hottest Hash Run on record. 

 Upon arrival back at the District Park, hot and sweaty runners were greeted by a fresh-looking Juice and Termite, rambling on about not knowing where the run was. 

 The circle was formed by the 17 hashers in attendance before a history lesson was delivered, down-downs issued, jokes shared, new hash shirts distributed plus next week’s run and Executive Lunch venues announced . The circle closed out with a rousing rendition of the Hash song .

 A piping-hot tasty casserole accompanied by rice was served followed by some homemade banana cake. Despite the stifling conditions, a large cohort lingered around well into the evening talking crap.

 See you next Monday night at 20 Royal Boulevard, Glenella

On On 

Smut

Date – 24/02/2025
Run – 2316
Hare – Golly and Raggedy Ann
Venue – 4 Trochus Court, Slade Point
Hashers: 20

20 Hashers arrived at Golly and Raggedy Ann’s place to hear the tale of the short sharp shower that dropped 5ml of rain at Shoal Point and washed away the hours of work done by Golly setting the run.

Eventually the rag tag crew set off for a short sharp run around Shoal Point with one long run up the hill and then swiftly back for piss stop at 4 Trochus. Returning runner/walker, Flaps set off with his wheelie walker at a cracking speed only to be done in by the rough roads and steep inclines. Keep up the great work Flaps. Insex made a surprise return after her stay in that big place on Bridge Road where lots of wonderful People look after you.

Flaps left everyone flabbergasted when after refusing a lovely hot tasty party pie, he got one for himself before they were all devoured. Cheese and crackers were also devoured before the circle was called. History lesson on the SS Gothenberg lost in cyclone off Bowen on this day in 1875, delivered by Smut with Shocker chiming in on the details.

Lots of Down Downs including ones for overachievers getting spectactular items for numbers of runs achieved (Shocker, Matches and Termite). Lots of jokes and true stories entertained us and then it was time for lots of yummy food. Potatoes with garlic butter, pasta and meatballs and tasty little sausages followed up by everyone’s favourites – Favourites Chocolates so wonderfully wrapped little morsels with all checking out their favourites.

 Thanks Golly and Raggedy for a great night.

 On, On,

Mrs Appeel

Date – 17/02/2025
Run – 2315
Hare – Snot & Madam Curie
Venue – 19 Tern St, Slade Point
Hashers: 21

21 Hashers arrived at Snot and Insex home, to be greeted by a swarm of mozzies.  Insex had the night off, so was up to Snot and Madame Curie, to take control, off we all went, great run, around the streets of Slade Point, extra long run for the runners, well marked, also had two piss stops, Nice Brew, ON Home to another swarm of Mozzies.

 Nibbles of yummy hot potatoes.  Circle called, History lesson kept us entertained, Down Downs for returning runners, also Virgin Runner, Donna, who we met at the last Piss Stop, so she followed us on home, few Jokes were told, Hash Song, Circle Closed, 

 Hash Nosh served, Pasta dishes, followed by Tim Tams, with Chocolate Dessert, very nice, Thank you, Snot and Madame Curie, for a great night, 

ON ON 

Raggedy Ann

Date – 10/02/2025
Run – 2314
Hare – Matches
Venue – 35 Graves St, North Mackay
Hashers: 23

Exactly 23 Hashers presented themselves at 6.00pm anticipating a wet run. The runners were not disappointed when it didn’t rain.  Having said that, around six runners only went to the first corner and returned to the grog where they joined Snot and Flaps. These two gallant hashers with guarding the hash Esky.

It wasn’t long before the rest of the peloton returned to the Esky to let the festivities commence. Matches put together her usual yummy salmon dip and another one with fruit chutney in it. As well, for the skinny people there were carrot sticks and other healthy stuff in abundance, but I didn’t even really look at that.

Smut eventually called the circle up. We prepared ourselves for the normal history lesson.  However, much to our disappointment this was not to be the case.  Instead, Tarzan gave his take on “I’m getting a window seat on the plane only to find out that the manufacturers had neglected to put a window next to that seat”.

The Fine section included two broken down worn out old runners for not wearing running shoes to the event and wearing thongs instead. We had a virgin runner Gavin, returning runner Rarebit and a few more fines I can’t really remember.  Jokes were told Hash song sung and circle closed.

For nosh we had fresh buns and bread, silverside and plenty of condiments followed by a dessert of trifle and tim tams. A special thankyou here to Matches for catering to those amongst us with dietary requirements by making a special gluten free dessert for Insex.
OnOn

Snot

Date – 03/02/2025
Run – 2313
Hare – Shocker
Venue – Run at Settlers Rise & Circle, Nosh at Sunset Drive Erakala
Hashers: 20

 Hashers were ready and eager for Shocker’s run around the hills of Settlers Rise, and the more energetic ones ventured out to check out the new homes going ahead.

Jump in the car, off to Sunset Drive for the Circle, History Lesson on Windmills and Nosh. Returning runner Remy joined us, and virgin runner Marine. Downs Downs for these two. Others for Snot, Juice and Pensioner? Who knows.

Shocker served up a generous pot of Butter Chicken, with plenty of rice. Enjoyed by all, followed by a variety of Tim Tams and Lamingtons. The Dirty Old Man Award, was brought out for a look, and check of names on the reverse…will an Award, similar be invented for the Harriettes? Something for the committee to ponder.

On On

Matches

Date: 27/01/2025
Run: 2312
Hares: Committee
Location: The Whale Bones near Forgon Bridge
Hashers: ???

 
This being a committee run it was naturally perfect. 

There were piss stops and false trails aplenty but you’d be surprized how many pubs don’t open on public holidays due to penalty wages.

Didn’t stop us though.  We found the Palace closed but the Met welcomed the hot thirsty peloton of hashers with open arms and jugs full of beer.

Off to the Gecko but another false trail, on on to Taylors where we were flat-out finding a barmaid let alone jugs of beer. Eventually good things come to those who wait. Zorro almost died of thirst so much so that he drank a xxxx thinking it was Black fish.

Off we went to Maguires….false trail again. Then on home was called as the Pizzas were almost ready. I must mention here that Lassie took us down a darkened alley to marvel at the street art display. Nice!

Good old Flaps was happily guarding the Hash Piss whilst Snot and Zorro left for Dominos.

After a short circle welcoming back Juice and Termite, a few jokes, a few fines and then into the food. Every type of pizza Dominos make plus garlic bread and all washed down with cold beer. And all free, who could want for more.

On On

Committee 

 Next week we will be entertained at Shocker’s abode, Run to start at the park in Settlers Rise and then on to 23 Sunset Drive Erakala.

Date: 20/01/2025
Run: 2311
Hares: Prick
Location: The park behind Goosies Bowlo
Hashers: 22

Group of eager hash runners gathered at the Goose ponds on a humid steamy Monday evening. The mob headed off in two directions but at the start was a check. A portion of the  runners  wander 50m into the Goosies bowls club and got on the beer. The rest of us continue around the pond and head up High street to the Lookout. Some of the short cutting bastards turned back at the site of the huge incline and went back and joined the others at the bowlsie. No piss stop at the top in the look out that the Prick had promised. On down the hill on the other side and on home. Circle was called. Charges for the hare Prick, A few for Pensioner, Lassie, Raggedy and Picalo for turning back to the pub. Madam Curie and Zorro were also charged. Hash nosh was corn meat sandwiches with Pricks home made relish and chutney. Great run and nosh.

On-On Shocker. 

Next week’s run is a Committee Run.  Meet at the whale bones near Red Dog Brewery next to the Forgan Bridge.