A bang, not a whimper....

2016 ended up with a bang, not a whimper, as a goodly crowd turned up for the last run of the year. Potluck produced an absolutely wonderful spread out of assorted Christmas leftovers! Here are 2 versions of the group photo - try to work out who took each of them:

This has been our Silver Jubilee year and a big one. Follow the links to just some of the highlights:

Australia Day hillclimb
Silver Jubilee run in February
Farewell to In Your Dreams and Where's the Beef? 
Members meet up overseas
Mothers' Day
A 70th birthday celebrated in June
and another 70th birthday
Bastille Day
Halloween Run
Red Dress Run

We have also enjoyed a number of pictures from the Camino - here for example...
and lots of pictures of WA scenery, flora and fauna - here, for example.

Join us on Sunday for the first run of 2017!

Next run details
When: Sunday 1st January 2017, 5 pm
Where: Bigtop's Stafford Heights hideaway
Hares: Bigtop and Co.

On, on!

A Christmas cracker of a run

The dogwalkers and landlubbers went one way while the rest of us leapt aboard a CityCat for a quick trip across the river. From the West End terminal we wended on a scenic route through Highgate Hill and back to the campus (where we met up - coincidentally - with old friend LFC.)

A sudden afternoon storm had passed by the time we set off (which is not what happened on a previous occasion in the same area.) But it did leave Superhacker very little time to set the run - and congratulations to her for putting down as much chalk and flour as she did! We mustered at a familiar spot between the tennis courts for some great chili and accompaniments. Many thanks to Superhacker for the run/walk and meal!

This week we also have to mention a 20th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to Miss Demeanour and Shockjock!

It's that time of year again:

Q: What did the shy pebble say?
A: I wish I were a little boulder.

Q: What's another name for Santa's little helpers?
A: Subordinate clauses.

Q: What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations?
A: Tinsilitis.

Q: Who was the woman who fell off a cliff after the Christmas party?
A: Eileen Dover.

Q: Why do anarchists only drink herbal tea?
A: Because all property is theft.

Q: Why can't you go fishing with a bearded man?
A: Because you really need a fishing rod.

The four stages of life for males:
1. You believe in Santa Claus
2. You don't believe in Santa Claus
3. You become Santa Claus
4. You look like Santa Claus.

Since next Sunday is Christmas Day we agreed in the circle to defer our next run till Tuesday 27th - it's a public holiday and a good time to use up leftovers. So expect some green ham and turkey, plus some soggy trifle....

Next run details
When: Tuesday 27th December, 5 pm - a Christmas Recovery Run
Where: Wahminda Park (a map!)
Hares: Haughty will make an attempt to set a run; Potluck will cater (please bring some leftovers to share)

On, on!

Go the Reds!

It's a busy time of year, but some 14 of us were able to frock up for the annual Brisbane Red Dress Run on Monday evening. As usual we scrubbed up very well in some snazzy little numbers! Here are a few shots from the start at the Plough Inn. One even shows Mile High enjoying the attentions of his private make up artist....

The evening before we had gathered for a M. Promptu/Potluck run from our home ground at John Scott Park. Potluck - as is his/her wont - provided a sumptuous feast. The occasion was also marked by a traditional naming ceremony for someone who has joined us for a number of outings recently - welcome Lielow! We hope you'll be enjoying many more down, downs with us... and that they won't all be as blurry!

It's back to the Groves of Academe (i.e. the UQ campus) next Sunday for the last run before Christmas. But remember your GoCards! Who knows - a ferry trip may well be in the offing! And Superhacker asks that you please bring a chair as well. OK?  Got it? - a GoCard and a chair!

(Superhacker also promises an alternative "dog friendly route for furry friends and landlubbers.")

Next run details
When: Sunday 18th December, 5 pm
Where: UQ City Cat terminal (a little upstream from our usual meeting place at the UQ tennis courts). A map!
Hares: Superhacker (and Hopalong?)

On, on!

Arabian Night and Mitchelton Meander

Trampling all over cultural sensitivities and canons of good taste (surprise, surprise) Samford hashers proved eager to show off their take on a "Lawrence of Arabia" theme at the 2016 Hash Christmas party. What can we say except many thanks to our Arabian hosts Mile High and Hugandkiss? Their renovations have been a great success and made for a terrific Hash venue!

Here are at least some of those who turned up to recline on the Seven Pillows of Wisdom, take part in the Arab Revolt and tell the tales of 1001 Arabian Nights...including a couple of Sheherazades and a Jeannie.

Sunday saw us exploring some new country on the high side of Mitchelton, courtesy of B&W and Trudy Frudi. The question that the walkers had was - how did they manage to spread flour underneath parked cars without getting themselves covered in grease??? Thanks to our hares!

Don't forget the Red Dress Run on the 12th...and remember that the price of registrations for Interhash 2018 in Fiji goes up after the end of December.

Next run details
When: Sunday 11th December
Where: John Scott Park, Samford Village
Hares: M. Promptu will set the run. Potluck will cater (please bring something to share)

On, on!

Pounding towards the year's end

There are only 4 Sundays to go before the year ends - and one of those is Christmas Day! So the Big Christmas Events are upon us - Hash Christmas this coming Friday at Mile High and Hugandkiss's, and the Red Dress Run on the 12th December....

Thirty-something humans and innumerable dogs gathered this last Sunday to trot around the Eaton's Hill area and thereafter discuss the Serious Issues of the Day....



Thanks to our indefatigable hares, Payback and Cash Converta!

See you on Friday - and on Sunday, of course!

Next run details
When: Sunday 4th December, 5 pm
Where: B&W and Trudi Frudi's Mitchelton Manor
Hares: B&W and TF

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

On, on!

The Grand Old Duke of York

marched 10000 men to the top of a hill and marched them down again. (This actually sounds much more sensible than many of the activities that military commanders dream up for their troops.) Anyway, this Sunday's excursion was a bit of a Duke of York affair - up and down.... The walk included a bit of uphill bush-bashing, while the runners (and bikers) tackled one of the steepest tracks in the Samford Valley.

The group of some 30 plus gathered thereafter at John Scott Park. It was good to welcome some new/old faces and to see Shaggy back on his pins after a stint in hospital.

Haughty's new shoes received a rather blurry baptism:

Reminders: Hash Christmas is less than 2 weeks off on Friday the 2nd of December (please RSVP), and the Red Dress Run is on Monday 12th December (Plough Inn, Southbank.)

Next run details
When: Sunday 27th November, 5 pm
Where: H. T. Ireland Reserve, Eaton's Hill. A map!
Hares: Payback and Cash Converta

On, on!

You'd think it would be warm enough already....

Given the weather recently (and 2016 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record) a house cooling might have been more appropriate than a house warming. But we're a traditional lot, so a warming it was for new mortgage-slave Le W*nk!

A traditional downpour had cleaned up the trail markings, so it was a case of pick-a-path along Kedron Brook for both runners and walkers. Back at the new old house Le W*nk explained his renovation plans while an almost-super moon rose over the verandah.

Lasagna and house-warming cake followed. Thanks to our mortgaged hare!

It was good to welcome back Charcoal, Strine and Eweshggr from their epic 3 month, 15000 km roadtrip.

You'll find a large selection of their photos here. Just a few now from their trip home...

Whyalla - not wiped out:

Sunset camp:

Where could this be?

It was good to catch up with B & W and Fruti this week. Let's hope we see a bit more of them now that they have joined Le W*nk as residents of Mitchelton....

And our best wishes to Shaggy and Cadbury. Get well soon!

Next run details
When: Sunday 20th November, 5 pm
Where: Currawong Road, near the Gibbons Road intersection. A map! (Afterwards at John Scott Park)
Hares: Culture and Haughty

On, on!