We've always said that you don't have to be a biological father to exhibit fatherly behaviour (and in fact Roman Catholic "fathers" are not meant to have biological children at all....) One of B&W's fur-babies suffered an injured toe during this Sunday's run, and nothing could have been more father-like than the way in which he cleaned up the blood and wrapped up the wound. This tender caring confirmed that B&W was indeed a worthy recipient of this year's Father of the Year Award. Last year's recipient (Upstanding) accordingly handed over the Tight Jocks trophy with all due ceremonial, and the winner proudly donned the prestigious garment:
According to tradition, each recipient is charged with enhancing the decorations, and last year's winner had enlisted a Prep class to help. So this is the first time the Jocks have featured these stylish budgies!
B&W has pledged to look after the Tight Jocks, make sure they never see the inside of a washing machine, enhance their appearance, and pass them over to our 2023 winner....Congratulations!
Our hares, Upstanding and Idle Vice, had been too worried about the possibility of rain to set a trail (oh, yes!) but, as live hares, led the walkers on an enjoyable circuit of the Upper Kedron region. The runners completed a wider circuit, using a smart watch to locate and follow a series of twittens (look it up) that join up many cul de sacs in the area. Here are some hashers at the start (what is the time?):
and here are some of Snappy's pictures from the walk:
Back at the Ferny Grove Sports Club, we tucked in to some scrumptious Malaysian cuisine - and, awed somewhat by our civilised surroundings, kept the noise levels down a bit. Down, downs will have to wait till next week....
Elsewhere in the world, Leave Pass has been taking on some of the local wildlife in Canada, while Hopalong took on some of the local architecture in Italy:
Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 11th September, 4 pm
Where: John Scott Park, Samford Village
Hares: M. Promptu will set the run/walk. Potluck will cater (please bring something to share).
On, on!
