Seeing the sunshine after the rain, 23 of TH3’s finest gathered together at chez Lap Dancer for Hash #273 and, perhaps more importantly, to hold the group’s Annual General meeting (AGM) accompanied by a fine BBQ, open pool and 140 bottles of beer. Before setting off on the trail, Lap Dancer gave comprehensive instructions and all hashers looked to be listening intently…………. let’s find out later if that was the case.
The trail kicked off with the split immediately at the front gate with the runners going left and the walkers going right. For the walkers a true cross-country trail with open air, some forest and some residential areas. The walkers gradually climbed a gentle incline accompanied by a local resident and his dogs. The local resident returned to his house which, strangely, had a gate to access but then non-existing fencing (explain that) resulting in at least one of the walkers getting nipped by the obviously protective dogs.
The trail passed through some woods then back out into the residential area, forming a loop back close to the protective dog house then straight down the hill for the On-In.
At this is point, assuming that the runners would be making a significant dent in the 140 bottles of beer back at the house, Cheesy Lollipop and Short Shift himself passed the runners. And so, we are back to the story of the detailed explanation given by LD at the start of the trail. “When you see the On-In markings continue straight on from there and you’ll be set to arrive shortly back at the house. If you turn left or right, you’ll end up going round in circles”………. Do I need to explain what happened here?
Back at the house, the apéro got started as slowly all the runners returned to base. LD put the BBQ on and the beers were opened, snacks shared and watermelon sliced and the pool was open before starting the circle. The circle was compèred by both Rocket Pants and Glory Hole with Lap Dancer and Coffee Bean being rewarded with haring a fine trail and being fabulous hosts, returners (Bushman, Matilda, Sweet Pea & IP) were questioned for their absence, for which they more than shut us up as they rattled off a list of countries they had been visiting during their absence. For our jealousy of their travels, we punished them with down downs anyway.
Honey Pot stood in for the RA, who had to travel to Germany, and was rewarded for bringing in the sunshine after the rain. Again, headwear in the circle was challenged with many asking if it was limited to hats & caps, others suggesting that anything worn on the head is included; the jury is still out on that one.
The famous topic of not wearing hash gear in the circle was re-clarified by Lap Dancer who re-assured those recent hashers that this punishment is only given to those who have had the opportunity to acquire hash gear in the past. Rocket Pants, who was one of a few who fell foul of this rule, had even changed out of his TH3 shirt prior to the start of the circle.
On this topic, Lap Dancer announced that a new batch of TH3 shirts will be produced and he will work with Honey Pot to design the logo/patterns.To finish the evening, Glory Hole spent the evening drying off whilst the others gobbled down the fantastic BBQ food, side dishes, beers and wines. We once again thank Lap Dancer and Coffee Bean for their fantastic hosting of this special hash and I personally thank you all, especially to Rocket Pants, for putting your faith in me to GM the TH3. Have a great summer everyone and see you on 25th August.
On On
GH xx
