Hot mama Hardcore, this year's recipient, had been honing her mothering skills for years before giving birth to baby Eloise. She raised Kumo from a pathetic bundle of white fluff to a fine young attack hound. And she's mothered many hashers preparing for trips overseas, making sure they've got their lunch money, done their homework, and packed their swimmers. After all that, looking after a baby must be a doddle....
Last year's winner Miss Demeanour formally stripped out of the formidable foundationwear and helped Hardcore on with it:
On occasions like this, it's worth remembering how important mothers are. Oedipus may have killed his dad, but at least he really loved his mother:
M. Promptu set a pleasant though coldish village circuit for both runners and walkers, and Potluck provided the usual feast.
We bade farewell to Hugandkiss and Mile High, who head off for Istanbul this week. They said they're hoping to find a Hash there - or was it that they were hoping to find some hash there? Good luck with both, guys!
And finally, it seems Shockjock and his apprentices will be producing 2 Hash Mashes this year. The first was put down this weekend - a pale ale. The second - an IPA - will be started in June. Can't wait to taste 'em!
Next run details
When: Sunday 18th May, 4 pm
Where: Outside the IGA in Dayboro. Here's a map!
Hares: Banger and Make an Offer
On, on!
