That "C" word again....

Samford hashers continue to test positive - there were three more cases reported this week! Presumably we'll all have had Covid-19 in time...and fortunately so far no-one has had any very bad symptoms.

This last Sunday saw a return to a trad hash format, courtesy of hares Mile High and Hugandkiss. They set an enjoyable chalk and flour trail with lots of mud and a slightly challenging creek crossing. And they followed it up with two hearty soups, AND dessert as well! Many thanks, hares!

Some of Saucy Sous' shots of the walk, featuring mud (and a bird)....

Gathering on the deck (minus muddy shoes):

Fiji has been in the news in the last couple of days. Here are a couple of shots from Interhash four years ago - when Le W*nk and Footsie both scored selfies with the President. Ah, memories....

We've received some news from our hash caravaners. They've been celebrating Charcoal's 81st birthday at Lara Wetlands:

(You'll find a reminder of his 70th birthday hash bash here! Doesn't it seem just like yesterday?)

The travelers have also been doing some camp oven cookery, taking the waters, and marveling at some marvelous Lara Wetlands skies:

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 5th June at 4 pm

Where: Teralba Park (near the Scout Hut on Pullen Road). A map!

Hares: M. Promptu will set the trail; Potluck will cater (please bring something to share)

On, on!

Rain, rain, p**s off!

A fine group of waterproof hashers gathered last Sunday at our home ground - John Scott Park - and headed out under threatening clouds. (Fortunately the rain held off for once - very unusual at the moment!) Here are some shots of the occasion:

Will he, won't he? Shockjock prepares to test out his injury by going for a run:

Essential equipment - an umbrella:

And a good feed at the Samford pub:

Thanks to Idle Vice for the pics, and to Le W*nk for the run report!

There's been a bit of news from our travelling contingent in the Western Regions. The following notes and pictures come courtesy of Strine.

Possum Park near Miles offers some unusual accommodation - in former underground ammo magazines (30 of them), in train carriages, and in a converted Viscount plane (bet you never knew that Viscount cockpits featured chandeliers, did you?)

The Neil Turner Weir near Mitchell is constructed as a fish staircase:

Campsite near Charleville (Evening Star Tourist Park):

Outback Date Farm tour:

Norden Bombsight - on display as part of the "Top Secret" WW2 tour around Charleville Airport (which was taken over by the US during the war):

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 29th May, 4 pm

Where: Mile High and Hugandkiss' Highvale hacienda

Hares: Hugandkiss and Mile High

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

AND PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET!

On, on!

Rain, rain, rain - sun???

A little watery sunshine finally broke through after a wet, wet week (447mm in three days at Upper Cedar Creek, for example). And the rain fortunately held off as live hare Leave Pass led a very small group of 7 hashers around the soggy hills of Upper Kedron. A small group was what we'd always expected...a number of people are away and some are involved in theatrical endeavours. But in addition to this we now have a rolling contingent of hashers who have registered positive Covid-19 tests and are in isolation....

Apparently there had been some rugby played over the weekend. Le W*nk was eager to discuss this; Budgie rather more reluctant for some reason. BYO food and drink arrangements meant that while Idle Vice and Upstanding enjoyed some tasty vegetarian rolls the others had to make do with what Le W*nk called "real food". And here are the only two photos from the occasion - Idle Vice's portrait of Gunther and friend, and the arty shot she has entitled "Hashers leaving":

Many thanks to Leave Pass for setting the trail! We're expecting a small group next week as well.

Finally, here's the latest from Superhacker, Hopalong and Co. in the UK: "I am delighted that Idle Vice received the coveted Mother Superior award. We have settled pretty well back into Cambridgeshire life. It is all helped by the arrival of Spring. (I have to admit, the temperatures are really more like Brisbane Winter, but thankfully the evenings are light.)  

The Hop-Hacker family are gearing up for the wedding of the century - that of Superhacker's sister Jennie. Superhacker may be ever so slightly regretting offering to do the flowers and be a bridesmaid as well. It turns out that some things, like catering and flowers, have to be left to the last minute, which does raise the stress levels a bit.

B-flat and Malpractice are savouring the occasion, but also occasionally wincing at the eye-watering expense of some of the wedding paraphernalia. It seems things have changed quite a bit on the wedding planning front since the olden days when they got spliced at the ages of 21 and 23 and things were in some ways simpler."

We wish the whole family all the best on the occasion. Keep calm and carry on.

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 22nd May, 4 pm

Where: John Scott Park, Samford Village

Hares: M. Promptu will set the trail. Afterwards at the Samford Pub for pizza.

On, on!

Mother Superior 2022

In some ways it seems hardly any time since we were celebrating Mothers' Day last year...but on the other hand a lot of things have happened in the interval. For example, last year's winner of the Mother Superior title has scarpered off to the UK, and was hence only present in spirit to participate in the handover. But we're sure she'd agree that this year's award has gone to a worthy recipient.

This Mothers' Day the decision had been to give all mums a break from cooking by meeting at the Ferny Grove Sports Club and letting their talented Malaysian chefs spoil us. A great decision, especially as the venue also presented every mother with an ice-cream dessert as a bonus! Fortunately the rain held off to allow for a pleasant run and walk around the local area. Here are some of the walkers en route:

And here is the group back at the club, where we were accommodated at our usual long table:

And (drum-roll, please) in the somewhat elongated circle Payback made the long-awaited announcement that this year's Mother Superior was none other than Idle Vice! She's been doing plenty of intense mothering recently to fur-baby Gunther (I'm sure he would hate being called that), so the award is particularly apposite at the moment. As usual, she pledged to guard the formidable foundation-wear and other blingy items well, and to enhance their decor before passing them on to next year's winner. Congratulations! You looked stunning, Mum Superior! Please feel free to show off these photos to all and sundry!

Numbers will continue to be small for the next couple of weeks, and those who look after some of our Hash gear are going to be away. So to keep things simple, we made a decision in the circle that for the next two weeks we'd revert temporarily to the BYO food and drink arrangement we had during the height of the last Covid-19 wave. (For the moment this will apply to the 15th and 22nd May only.) After that we should be able to return to some rather more normal arrangements.

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 15th May, 4 pm.

Where: Parksedge Street, Upper Kedron (a map!)

Hare: Leave Pass will set the trail. Please BYO food and drinks this week.

On, on!

Hard Labour 2022

It was a small gathering once again this week. That's what we expected and predicted...and small gatherings will be the norm for the next month as well. Many people are away (and others will be away later in May); some are involved in the SPADEwerx production of "Hay Fever"; and now we have some cases of Covid-19 thrown into the mix as well! Get well soon, Le W*nk! And to those in isolation - Lax, Budgie, Miss Behavin' - stay well!

Another long term hasher, Mollie, has been undergoing surgery, and despite having been a worry to her parents, has come bouncing back better than ever. Best wishes for your convalescence, Mollie!

The runners this week took on the head-high overgrown grass that's overwhelmed some of the South Pine tracks since recent rain. The ended up crossing the creek many times and then running in the bed of the creek. Totally lost, they had to cut their way through the jungle, and were relieved to find themselves (eventually) on the Mt Glorious Road. Their shoes needed a wash anyway. The more sensible walkers kept to the bitumen.

Here are some of Cash Converta's shots of the group back at Undambi. As usual, Potluck provided a varied and sumptuous repast - thanks to all for their contributions.

It's Mothers' Day next Sunday, so to give mums a break, we'll meet at the Ferny Grove Sports Club and enjoy another amazing Malaysian feast. Wonder who'll be Mother Superior 2022?

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 8th May, 4 pm

Where: Ferny Grove Sports Club, Tramway St., Ferny Grove. Meet in the carpark at the rear of the building. A map!

Hares: M. Promptu (live hares on the day).

On, on!