Grounded - and up in the air

At time of writing, Brisbane residents were just about to be grounded in a 3-day lockdown, which - provided it's not extended - will end on Friday. At this stage we're still hopeful that we'll be able to meet as a group of 30 next Sunday....But who knows - keep checking your emails!

This last Sunday's trail took us on an easy jaunt around the back blocks of the village. We were joined by two visitors who have done a lot of their hash running in Lusaka, Zambia - namely Sister Sludge and Titus (he assures us that this is how his name is spelt; she says it's an appropriate name, no matter how it's spelt.) They had to leave before the circle, but it was great to meet them and we look forward to seeing them again.

Here are some friends that Mile High and Hugandkiss made on the trail:

And here are a few of Snappy's candid shots of hashers back home at John Scott Park:

Haughty was literally grounded when he turned his ankle and measured his length along the bitumen, springing leaks from various parts of his anatomy. It's lucky he doesn't run very fast, or he really could have caused some damage. Here's a reminder of the sorts of things that happen to hashers - a picture from 2014:

And you'll find links to whole galleries of more gruesome shots here!

Next run details

[As noted above, we're still up in the air about what will be happening next weekend - but here's the plan at the moment. Keep checking emails for the latest....]

When: Sunday 4th July (something familiar about that date, isn't there?) at 4 pm

Where: Le W*nk and Lax's Mitchelton mansion. Note - We're limited to 30 people in the house - check emails for sign on details, or email us.

Hares: Lax and Le W*nk

Please bring a chair - and bring a mask!

On, on!

Here, there and everywhere

Samford hashers dispersed themselves widely across the countryside this weekend - none more widely than Shockjock, Miss Demeanour and Nipliquor, who have been kidnapping the local wildlife at Lightning Ridge:

Elsewhere, on Saturday Flaps Down and Eweshggr proved that they are capable of organising a pssup at a brewery! Quite a number of hashers joined the old fella at All Inn Brewing to celebrate his three-quarter century, and marked the occasion by sinking the odd noggin or two. Happy birthday!

Then on Sunday a cultured group quenched their artistic thirsts at a concert by the Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra, before setting out on a walk/run around the Chelmer and Indooroopilly area. Congratulations to Superhacker on her quality fiddling, and thanks to her for taking us out of our comfort zone!

Here are a few shots from the walk:

Leave Pass as Vertigo Man on the Walter Taylor Bridge:

And here's a bunch of us about to tuck in at a hostelry in the scary Southside, under the artistic eye of Salvador Dali:

A small and hardy group kept the home fires burning in Samford. One was so hardy she even went for a swim!

It's our first post-solstice run/walk this coming Sunday. Roll on, summer!

Next run details

When: Sunday 27th June, 4 pm

Where: John Scott Park, Samford Village

hares: Culture and Haughty

On, on!

Midwinter already?

Yes - hallelujah! It's our Winter Solstice meet this coming Sunday...and for all except the perverse souls who say they like to feel cold (e.g. Shaggy), it's good news! Spring is on the way again!

There was certainly plenty of chill in the air this last Sunday for the group that gathered in Upper Kedron to pay close attention to Leave Pass' chalk talk in the last rays of the setting sun:

From here it was a mixed bag of grassy paddocks, water features and forest. Thanks to Snappy once more for these shots of walkers and the walk:

We wrapped up as we waited for late returnees (well, Shaggy and Dingo didn't - what's wrong with them?)...

and then headed off to Leave Pass' favourite playground for a pasta and salad feast. Many thanks to our hare for a couple of very pleasant trails and a very tasty meal!

Jamesbondage, the Hash jeweler, had been busy and Saucy Sous and Dumbbell received their Hash name necklaces in the circle:

Now, there's something special on offer next Sunday. Culture vultures (including Culture) are invited to join the multi-talented Superhacker for an orchestral concert at 1.30 pm (she'll be playing the violin). A walk and run from the concert venue in Chelmer will follow and will include an exploration of the brand-new Indooroopilly Riverwalk. (Here's Superhacker with a couple of her cycling buddies at the opening of the Riverwalk last week.)

After this - we'll try out a pub meal in the unfamiliar territory of Southside. Should be fun!

For those who can't make it across the river for the concert and/or the walk and run, there'll be a Potluck meet at John Scott Park. Since the Hash eskys won't be there, this will be BYO drinks and eats affair (shades of 2020....).

Next run details

When: Sunday 20th June. Concert starts at 1.30 pm for those attending - check emails for details. Walk/run will be at 4 pm.

Where: Sherwood Football Club, 41 Chelmer Street East, Chelmer. A map! (Or for the stay-at-homes, John Scott Park)

Hares: Superhacker and friends. A local hostelry will cater. (Or for the stay-at-homes, BYO drinks and meal)

On, on!