Every year at this time we hold a solemn ceremony at which (drumroll, please) the Samford Hash Tight Jocks are awarded to a recipient judged worthy to be our Father of the Year. The venerable nether garments encasing the Family Jewels have been enhanced over the years (decades, even) by each winner, and so now boast the heraldic budgies, the leaden balls, and other inscrutable objects. Last year's winner, B&W, adorned them with a tick protectant - good thought! And of course, the Tight Jocks have never seen in inside of a washing machine, which lends them a distinctive patina, and aroma....
Of course, as we emphasize each year, fatherly behaviour is not limited to those who are biological fathers, and we take no account of biological paternity in making the award. Nevertheless, this year's recipient happens to be a biological father, and grandfather - though he is a little uncertain about how many grandchildren he has. "Six or seven", he told Culture...but we believe the real number is nine. He's also proving a real father-figure to Le W*nk - stern and demanding during his training sessions. Congratulations to Dumbbell - our 2023 Father of the Year!
The first stage of the investiture - which turns the recipient into the spitting image of Michelangelo's David:
And then the donning of the Tight Jocks themselves (note Saucy Sous' wholly inappropriate mirth at this very serious point of the ceremony):
And then the impressive catwalk parade - captured in part in Snappy's video:
As our 2023 winner, Dumbbell is charged with keeping the sacrosanct Tight Jocks safe, making sure that they are never washed, embellishing them, and passing them on to his successor next year. And of course we will render him all the respect that a paterfamilias deserves over the next twelve months.
M. Promptu took the walkers around the Samford circuit, and the runners along Burton Lane and through the bush to Bygotts Road. As always, Potluck produced a most lavish, varied and tasty feast. Many thanks to all for their contributions!
Here are some hashers gathering and waiting expectantly for Le W*nk and Lax to turn up:
A few of Snappy's shots from the walk:
And some commemorative images of people replenishing their bodily fluids and making short work of the Potluck bonanza:
Incidentally, the votes in the annual Dad Joke competition went to Leave Pass for another one of his Irish tales!
Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 10th September, 4 pm
Where: Bradbury Park, Kedron. Meet at the carpark on Batten Street. A map!
Hares: Lax and Le W*nk.
We strongly suggest you bring chairs.
On, on!
