Who's been eating his spinach, then?

Leave Pass performed his Popeye impression to impress us with his latest Weightlifting triumph.  When did he find time to pose for the sculptor who produced the golden figure on the trophy?

There was also some debate about how to interpret Moshi-moshi's Tokyo Hash shirt.  Some were surprised that the Tokyo Hash didn't allow any "Walkers".  Others thought a different word might have been intended, and that Samford Hash could also adopt this motto....

Our Brazilian run turned out pretty well, and runners and walkers made it back to John Scott Park at almost the same time - except for the person (I won't name her) with the key to the car containing the Eskys.  Fortunately no-one died of dehydration, but it was a close-run thing.

(This old blogger once joined the North Brisbane Hash for a run which finished up with a train ride from Ferny Grove back to Grovely station.  It was only there that we realised that the person with the key to the car containing the Eskys hadn't made it onto the train.)

As usual, Potluck provided a stunning feast this Sunday.  This augers really well for Hash Christmas in a week or two.

Next run details
When: Sunday 2nd December
Where: Shockjock and Miss Demeanour's Bunya humpy
Hares: Shockjock and Miss Demeanour

(If you need directions to this run please email us)

On, on!

A thundering good first run

A series of heavy storms had turned the intended routes for both runners and walkers into impassable quagmires this last Sunday.  Our virgin hares took pity on us and made some last minute changes so we could keep our tootsies dry.  But both routes were still very scenic, especially with the dramatic clouds that loured over Mt Samson and the twin peaks of Mt Lawson.

During the on, on the clouds became even more dramatic, and the heavens opened, truncating a great meal featuring yummy burgers.  The Hash piled into the tack and feed sheds - whilst lightning crashed around us, hail tinkled on the roof, and a river developed across the paddock, between us and the vehicles....Mile High and Hugandkiss's first run really went off with a bang - several bangs, in fact.

The storm on its way:

Two runners (I mean three - sorry, Darcy) made friends with one of the locals:

While another practiced his chat-up techniques:

The meal, shared with some equine investigators (it was getting pretty dark):

And here comes the rain!

Thanks and congratulations to our virgin hares!  We look forward to exploring more of Samsonvale when the weather is less extreme.

Some dates to remember:
- Hash Christmas: 7th December at Mitchelton
- Red Dress run: 10th December at the Caxton Hotel (Payback has sent out forms for donations to the Salvos.)

Next run details
When: Sunday 25th November, 5 pm
Where: John Scott Park, the village
Hare: This will be a Brazilian (hareless) run, guided by M. Promptu.  Potluck will provide the meal - please bring something to share!

On, on!

Position, position, position

This little renovator's dream boasts absolute sea frontage.  Bring your paintbrush.  A little TLC and you'll be rewarded with 180 degree sea views some of the time, and 360 degree sea views when the tide is in:

It was also the setting for the Samford Hash Concours d'Elegance this last Saturday, when 6 prestigious vehicles lined up at the north end of Bribie (click for a closer view):

We had a fun day, and the weather was really kind.  By the time the rain started in earnest we were off the beach and enjoying a huge (and late) lunch under a picnic shelter (once again, Potluck excelled as a caterer.)

For the archives, here are some snaps (I have been offered payment to suppress some of these, but not enough):

Not your normal Land Rover advertisement:

Nor your normal Pajero one:

Morning tea on the beach:

And the sheepish latecomers who arrived just in time for it:

A very complicated table:

Taa-dah!

Lots to eat and drink:

Some serious 4X4 talk:

Work boots on the beach?

Herding cats is easy compared to organising a group photo:

Walking to Caloundra:

On back!

The old man and the sea (what a great title for a novel!):

A lot of the same characters (and some different ones, including Escargot and Kermit) turned up the next day for our regular Sunday run/walk in the valley.  It was good to see Topless again!  And once again the weather was kind, providing just the right sort of depth for the runners' creek crossing....

We have some virgin hares for next Sunday's run!

Next run details

When: Sunday 18th November, 5 pm

Where: Foggs Road in Samsonvale

Hares: Mile High and Hugandkiss

If you need directions to this run, please email or call us....

On, on!

A simple run for simple folk

There was nothing too complicated about our final run from Le W*nk's seaside hideaway.  The rules were:
1.  Head north
2.  Turn round
3.  Head south.

And that is what we did.  But the breeze and the seaside views were very pleasant, and no-one could complain about the hills....

An unexpected treat was the vision of Le W*nk modelling the new red dress he'll be wearing to wow the crowds in December.

Here are some upcoming special events to mark this busy time of year:

• Saturday November 10th - Hash 4X4 expedition to the north of Bribie
• Friday December 7th - Hash Christmas party - at Le W*nk's new place in Mitchelton
• Monday December 10th - 2012 Red dress run - location TBA.

Next run details
When: Sunday 11th November, 5 pm
Where: Undambi Rotary Reserve - Corner Mt. O'Reilly Road and Greggs Road
Hares: Culture and Haughty

On, on!