Run Date: 13/12/21
Run No ##2147
Hare: Daffodil
Venue: 17 Jarrah St, Andergrove
Christmas Run Report
Upon arrival, we were presented with a severely disabled Flaps. Apparently, a right knee injury was sustained while Flaps was participating in a Covid-safe online backyard calisthenics session. Trouble set in when it came to performing a leotard snapping manoeuvre and it was a toss-up was to which was going to give-out first, Flap’s leotard or his knee – fortunately the leotard is still intact.
Much jugglery was engaged in as hashers meandered in seeking to secure the best advantage point for the much anticipated arrival of Santa and his little helper later in the evening.
After multiple attempts and a significant lapse of time, Hare Daffodil was able to muster a reluctant throng in the front garden to issue run instructions. Participants encountered a couple of steep grades in the early part of the assignment which forced Maniki Pussy to dig deep in her role as wheelchair pusher – Knothead attempted to provide some symbolic assistance.
As the run progressed, the laggards and dawdlers gradually peeled off in an effort to locate a shorter route back to the esky.
In an absolute first, Pensioner, brandishing a walking stick, was out in front and led the pack for the bulk of the campaign. The jury is out on why Pensioner bears a walking stick. Some suggest it’s to ward of ferocious K9’s whereas others speculate it could be an unsuccessful attempt to fool the coal miners workers compensation fraud squad.
With all participants safely accounted for in the backyard, a procession a chips and dips was presented before the Monk called the circle to order. Matches and Zorro came under assault during the charge session, Knothead didn’t disappoint again by offering one of his cringe-worthy attempts at comic relief and Chop-stick’s returning runner status was recognised.
Corgi hogged the limelight on a couple instances – once to accept her well-deserved 1,500 run recognition plus receive a rousing rendition of Hashy Birthday.
With the circle closed, nervous anticipation set in awaiting the arrival of Santa and his little helper. It was a lengthy period before the big fella in the red suit arrived, which was unexpected. Although, Santa’s little helper did appear a little dishevelled upon her arrival. Mmmm…..
The GM formulated a system determine the order in which excited little hashers would sit on Santa’s knee and it worked like clockwork (in an LSD induced Clockwork Orange psychosis kind of way).
The most memorable effort of the night was Knicker Licker unwrapping what turned out to be a keenly contested gift voucher. The multi-wrapped gift took that long to unwrap, three of Flap’s highly crafted culinary delights spoiled, but there was no fear, because it took so long, he had time to whip-up replacement dishes.
Following Santa and his little helper’s departure, famished Hashers tucked into a hearty offering red meat, baked potato and salad. Lassie over-achieved on the dessert front, with a waist-popping offering of sweet delights.
The evening was declared a resounding success thanks to key members of the Committee, with the bulk of the heavy lifting carried out by catering-extraordinaire, Flap’s
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