The Full Monty

There'd been a couple of downpours earlier on Sunday afternoon, which gave our hares the chance to trot out the hoary old excuse that the rain had washed out both chalk and flour. To be fair, we did see a few dollops of flour on the run...and (wouldn't you know it!), the best preserved just happened to be on a false trail that only Gastrick the FRB explored.

Runners and walkers gathered under the carport at the end, wondering idly what had happened to Culture and Hugandkiss. It turned out that they'd been talking so intensely they'd wandered completely off the trail and into a gully full of impenetrable vegetation. Molly guided them out.

Wonder where they are?

I wonder too....

A tasty dish of pasta and a memorable salad regaled the troops. Luckily we had all finished eating by the time George responded to cries of "Take it off!" and Revealed All.

Modest George:

The Full Monty:

Next run details
When: Sunday 4th October, 4 pm
Where: Meet outside the Dayboro School, McKenzie St, Dayboro. Here's a map!
Hares: Make an Offer and Banger

On, on!

While the cat's away

...the mice can play. And the Samford Hash mice knew how to make themselves at home while Shockjock, Miss Demeanour and Co. were away.

The coldroom was obviously particularly attractive to these vermin:

Hope there's enough beer left for Superhacker's birthday party next month!

And what were these fellas doing in the pool?

Once again, it was a brilliant afternoon for a walk/run in the bush, though the trails don't get any flatter as time goes on. The runners looped over into the upper reaches of Ferny Hills, while the walkers are not quite sure where they went.... Potluck shone as usual as a chef, and the varied and plentiful grub vanished at an astonishing rate. It was all triffic, but Make an Offer's apple pie does deserve special mention! Thanks to all.

A man who got his car bogged, and a man with new shoes:

A feeding frenzy - making ourselves at home:

Upcoming events over the next few weeks include Charcoal and Strine's Oktoberfest run. Get out your lederhosen and dirndls! Here's a bit of Kultur to get you in the mood:


Next run details
When: Sunday 27th September, 4 pm
Where: Payback and Kash Konverta's Kashmere Kasbah
Hares: Cash Converta and Payback

On, on!

B&W's Birthday (Bush) Bash

Our hares had apparently had a bit of celebratory time the night before, but the birthday boy was still able to lead the running pack out on the track to Boombana. It was a very pleasant afternoon for an outing in the bush, and it was pleasant too to gather around the fire on the mountain as twilight fell.

The veges done in the camp oven were delicious, as were the grilled chicken wings and pavlova. Many thanks to our hares - and many happy returns! Thanks to Payback for the photography:

Shockjock had received his new orthotics, and we have high hopes they'll do the trick!

Next Sunday we have invited M. Promptu (possibly assisted by Toss O'Coin) to set the run/walk, and Potluck to cater. The latter always seems to do a great job.

Next run details
When: Sunday 20th September, 4 pm
Where: Shockjock and Miss Demeanour's Bunya hideaway
Hares: M. Promptu will set the run; Potluck will cater.

On, on!

Dads' Day 2015

Spring is in the air! And the lengthening days and warming weather signal hashers that it's time to change their underpants. Specifically, it's time for the Samford Hash Tight Jocks to be reluctantly pulled off by the retiring Father of the Year and passed on to the next worthy recipient.

Who could be more worthy this year than someone who is just about to start changing nappies for the first time? Gastrick was an obvious and unanimous choice. It's his sacred duty for the next 12 months to guard the Tight Jocks and the Family Jewels from harm, to embellish them in a fitting way, and (very important, this) to make sure that they never see the inside of a washing machine.

Divestiture by the retiring incumbent:

The proud winner:

Rather more close-up than most of us would like to be:

Proof that he's a fitting recipient:

The quaint but hauntingly moving ceremony took place this year at Haughty and Culture's after a scenic rockhop along the creek and an encounter with some wild horses (aka miniature ponies.)

Floater and Escargot were there, justly proud of their achievements the previous Sunday in (respectively) the Sunshine Coast half-marathon and the Bridge to Brisbane. Well done, guys!

B&W is someone who has virtually grown up in Samford Hash, as this snap from the early days illustrates. Is he really that fresh-faced lad in the back row?

This coming Sunday he'll be hosting a run to celebrate his 40th birthday.... How time flies!

And - by the way - if you're feeling nostalgic and want to relive some previous Tight Jock Award Nights, you'll find the records here, and here, and here, and here, and here.

Next run details
When: Sunday 13th September, 4 pm
Where: B&W and Trudi Fruti's Jolly's Lookout lookout
Hares: B&W and TF

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

On, on!

Blue moon run

As Hugandkiss reminded us, the full moon that rose over the water last Sunday was a blue one (though it didn't look it) - the second full moon of the month.

This was only one of many scenic moments on our tour of historic Shorncliffe. Our hares began by taking us around the layered rocks of the headland around to Sandgate. The route provided lovely views - nautical, meteorological, geological and botanical - that is, lovely views of sea, sky, rocks, trees and flowers. From here we turned inland past some of the historical residences of the area, and then into some of the reclaimed wetland parkland behind the headland. The homeward section of the trail took us past the jetties where trawlers tie up, and past some very expensive toys at the cruising yacht club. All in all, it was a great Sunday afternoon excursion to the seaside.

Here's the view looking across towards the Port of Brisbane:

And here are the first returnees blocking that view - the stragglers were yet to make it back, and Mile High is just firing up the BBQ for some gourmet sizzled sausages, served with a huge range of accompaniments - ratatouille, kraut, salad, and multiple sauces included. Thanks to our hares!

We bade farewell to Topless - off to Germany again - and welcomed a visitor from Vietnam.

Next run details
When: Sunday 6th September, 4 pm
Where: Andy Williams Park, Cedar Creek Road, Cedar Creek. A map!
Hares: Haughty and Culture

On, on!