Tuesday, April 30, 2013

On the waterfront

A bright clear autumn day saw 30 or so Samford Hashers and their dogs turn out on the shores of Lake Samsonvale. It was a little surprising that none of our biped members went in for a swim - I'm not sure about the canine ones.  The trail was relaxed and uncomplicated, with just a couple of checks for the joint group and an extra one for the runners.  Then the sun went down over the water and - gosh - it got really, really dark.

Sunset over the lake:

The juvenile table:

Some intense conversations:

They talk about herding cats - that's nothing compared to trying to get 5 hash hounds to line up for a group photo!

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There was a suggestion that one of the doggy Georges should receive the Hash name "Roger".  (The picture that would explain this has been suppressed....)

Next Sunday you'll have the chance to unleash your inner child at the Enchanted Forest playground in Ashgrove.  Experience the magic storytelling mushroom!

Next run details
When: Sunday 5th May, 4 pm
Where: Enchanted Forest, Dorrington Park, Ashgrove.  Entrance is next door to the Fraser Road shops, 58 Fraser Road, Ashgrove.
Hares: Bigtop, Urass and Hardcore

On, on!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

"Like a bridge over troubled water...."

Payback took his cue from Paul Simon this Sunday, offering to act as a human bridge at one of the creek crossings.  What a gentleman!  We missed out on what could have developed into a pretty funny situation when someone found a log to span the gap....

It was a perfect autumn day, and the steepest bit of the run/walk was probably the hares' driveway.  They'd set a relaxing varied circuit along suburban streets and the verges of the South Pine River.  This was followed up by some classy nosh - sesame chicken - and dessert!  Thanks, guys!

It was good to welcome a couple of hashers who have only been in Brisbane for a week or two - Where's the Beef and In Your Dreams.  They hail from Tokyo (by way of Perth) and hence continue our Japanese connection.  We hope to see them again!

This weekend also saw members of Samford Hash taking part in a range of other activities - Mountain Biking, Abseiling, Canoeing, and Kneeing People in the Groin (aka Self Defense for Women.)  Here's our fearless Grand Master going over the edge at the Glasshouse Mountains:

Next run details
When: Sunday 28th April, 4 pm
Where: Bullocky's Rest picnic area, Lake Samsonvale (we'll meet near the entrance gate)
Hares: Culture and Haughty

On, on!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Champagne and pearls

30 years on, and it was champagne all round to celebrate our hares' Pearl Wedding Anniversary. Good on them for sharing the occasion with the bunch of reprobates called Samford Hash! Talk about pearls before swine....

According to the ABS, the predicted length of marriages made in the early 80s is 32 years. Just 2 years to go, and they'll be beating the odds!  (But - as we say in Hash - it's not a race, guys....)

Cutting the cake:

Studying the wedding album:

And some 30 year old views (don't they look young and innocent?):


The run/walk this week took us through bush and burbs in Clear Mountain and Cashmere.  Not too many hills (but enough to keep us in practice) - and for once it wasn't raining!  We welcomed a German visitor, and hope to see her again.

Mile High and Hugandkiss are hosting their second run this coming Sunday - and hills are a distinct possibility.

Next run details
When: Sunday 21st April, 4 pm
Where: Mile High and Hugandkiss' mountainside mansion in Samford Valley
Hares: Mile High and Hugandkiss

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

On, on!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Back to the Big Smoke

We were back at the sprawling metropolis of Dayboro this last Sunday, dodging the traffic and pounding the bustling pavements alongside the towering headquarters of numerous multinationals - Coca-Cola, Price Waterhouse, Halliburton, Fox and Co.....It was interesting for the runners to meet up with a couple of the founders of Samford Hash in their Dayboro hideaway.  And Toga distinguished himself again by going on strike - sitting down halfway through the walk and refusing to move.  What do you do with a 100 kg dog who has a mind of his own?

There were down, downs for Mile High for being so "competent", and for Le W*nk - just for being himself.

Here are a few shots of the on, on, held on the "winter" verandah.  Great Thai cuisine, hares!  And dessert too!



And if anyone feels a bit doubtful about Haughty's new yellow shoes - they were baptised on the Wednesday run a couple of weeks ago.  And here's a pic to prove it:

Another cashed-up run at Cashmere this coming Sunday, courtesy of our financial wizards Payback and Cash Converta....

Next run details
When: Sunday 14th April, 4 pm (Leave Pass - 4 pm for you too)
Where: Payback and Cash Converta's cashbox in Cashmere
Hares: Payback and Cash Converta

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

On, on!

Monday, April 1, 2013

The rain in Spain

falls mainly in the plain.  The rain in SE Queensland seems to fall mainly in any place where Samford Hash is planning a run/walk....

The storm this Sunday was not quite as spectacular as last week's - which had some people reminiscing about the Red Dress Run in Kuching.  But the raindrops were quite as wet, and after a truncated run and an extremely truncated walk we flung wide the eskys and hoed into the feast that Potluck had provided.

Would you believe that Leave Pass could really get the start time wrong?  (I couldn't.)  But for his benefit - next week we definitely do move to our winter start time of 4 pm!  Next week!  The first run/walk of April!  4 pm!

There were some leftover St Paddy's jokes at the on, on - and here's another just for luck.

Two men are in a bar.  One says to the other:
"Excuse me, but would you be Irish at all?"
"Indeed I would.  And would you be Irish yourself?"
"I would entirely.  What part of Ireland do you come from?'
"From Dublin."
"Glory be to God!  I'm from Dublin too!  What part of Dublin?"
"From Sandymount."
"Would you believe that!  I'm from Sandymount too!  Where did you go to school?"
"At St. Patrick's in Sandymount."
"So did I! This is incredible!   When did you start school at St. Patrick's?"
"Let me see....It would have been in 1960."
"Would you believe that!  I started school at St. Patrick's in 1960!"

Just then a regular comes into the bar and asks the barman, "What's the news?"
"Nothing much," says the barman.  "The O'Reilly twins are drunk again."

Next run details
When: Sunday 7th April, 4 pm - repeat - 4 pm!
Where: Make an Offer and Banger's hilltop hideaway in Dayboro
Hares: Banger and Make an Offer

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

On, on!