Take away

[This week's run report comes to you courtesy of Payback]

Another potluck last Sunday - with a twist. After taking differing trails skirting Samford Village, the Hashers dispersed to various food establishments in the village. What came back to John Scott Park was a variety of interesting and delicious takeaways. 

Daniel from NZ graced us with his presence again. Le W*nk was quite surprised when he turned up at his doorstep unannounced. And a special welcome to Pauline.

Some photos taken by Missdemeanour and Cashconverta:

                                     Pablo showing his yoga skills - the downward dog

                                                                    Food glorious food

                                                                      

                                                                      And more food

                                                                   Happy runners

                                                                    Happy walkers

                  

                                                          Le W*nk and his Sunday sermon

There should be more of us around next Sunday, as our thespians get back to normality and act

themselves.

Next run/walk details

When:   Sunday 4th August, 4 pm
Where:  Corner of Woods Road and Andrews Road, Closeburn and afterwards at H & C's eerie
             at Cedar Creek
Hares:   Haughty and Culture

On, on!

Quality, not quantity

A smallish but high-quality group - eleven or twelve bipeds (including one new runner) and two canines - met at John Scott Park this last Sunday for a wintry trot around the Samford circuit. Luckily the wind had dropped but there was still a chill in the air. Idle Vice, Shockjock and Leave Pass entertained with jokes and charades. Leave Pass is up next week for a charade.... 

Here are some of Saucy Sous' pics from the occasion.

The walk, featuring wildlife:

Back at the pub:

Now stop me if you've heard this one:

A bloke is trying to eat his lunch beside the river, while an annoying dog (not at all like Gunther or Pablo) is jumping up, trying to get at his sandwich. He asks the owner "Is it OK if I throw him a bit?" She agrees with a smile. So he picks up the dog and throws it in the river.

Numbers will be limited again next week, so it will be another John Scott Park meet.

Next run/walk details

When: Sunday 28th July, 4 pm

Where: John Scott Park, Samford Village

Hares: M. Promptu will set the route. Dinner afterwards at a venue on Main Street. The Beermeister will bring the beer and the winos the wine.

On, on!

Vive la France!

[This week's run report once again comes to you courtesy of Payback - thanks to him!]

The Hash Francophiles were out in force last Sunday. Some went to a lot of trouble in dressing up for Bastille Day, but the berets and scarves proved useful in the rather blustery weather.

Here's Saucy Sous' pic of the group, which might have been captured on one of the boulevards of Paris:

Haughty was playing elsewhere, so the ailing runners took it easy without the pressure of keeping up with him. The trail was a bit longer than usual, but this increased appetites for the food extravaganza provided by Saucy Sous and Dumbell.  The French-themed home-made food included ham and cheese croissants, mini quiches, pissaladiere, chicken drumsticks in sauce, creamy pasta, salad and to top it off - mouth watering apple fritters and profiteroles.  After all that, we needed a workout in Dumbell's gym.

You might be aware that Superhacker (Sophie) will grace us with her presence this October. To celebrate, Miss Demeanour plans to have a Femmes get together at Maroochydore on the last weekend of October. If you are interested, please have a chat to her or advise via the Hash email address.

The SPADEwerx production of Cosi opens next weekend:

As some are attending the performance at 5 pm, next Sunday's venue will be John Scott Park, and those who are not playgoing will proceed to the pub.

And now here are some of Snappy's shots from last Sunday:

The chalk talk:

The walk:

 

 

Back at the hares':

And here's Cash Converta's sunset pic:

Next run/walk details 

When: Sunday 21st July, 4 pm
Where: John Scott Park, Samford Village
Hares: M. Promptu will set the trail; Samford Pub will cater.

On, on!

Stairways to heaven

[This week's run report comes to you courtesy of Payback - thanks to him!]

Arana Hills lived up to its name as 21 odd hashers braved a series of never ending flights of stairs. The stairs didn't quite reach heaven, but it was hell trying to negotiate them. 

Despite the aching legs, we enjoyed a well marked trail and encountered areas we hadn't been to before. 

At the circle we enjoyed a tasty pasta dish and some of Floater's delectable home made plum jam drops.  

Next Sunday is Bastille Day, so let's make an effort and dress up in our finest French attire. [Note: check the blog archives for inspiration if you need any!]

Here are some photos from the occasion, courtesy of Saucy Sous and Cash Converta. The first depicts Footsie's Rocky-style fist-pump as she conquered 142 stairs (who counted them, BTW?):

 

 

Chalk talk (Le W*nk, be quiet!):

 

 

 

Back home at the park:

 

 

 

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 14th July, 4 pm
Where: Saucy Sous and Dumbbell's Highvale chateau
Hares: Dumbbell and Saucy Sous

We suggest you bring chairs....

On, on!

Potluck poddle

The middle of the school holidays saw a number of us away, to points north, south, west - and in the case of one competitive sailor - east. We met at our familiar stamping ground in the middle of the village and M. Promptu led the way around the Samford circuit. Back home at John Scott Park, Potluck produced the usual varied and plentiful feast of starters, mains and dessert. Thanks to all for their contributions! 

The following is a rough transcription of the joke Leave Pass told in the circle. We thought it worthy of being recorded....
A duck walks into a bar at lunchtime and orders a steak sandwich and a beer. The barman is obviously astounded to hear the duck talk, and more impressed and intrigued as the bird calmly eats his meal, drinks his beer and leaves. The same happens the next day, and the next. The barman plucks up courage to make conversation. "You live around here?" "No", says the duck, "I'm working on the building site across the road." "And what do you do?" "I'm a plasterer." The barman tells all his friends about this, and a bit of a crowd starts to gather at the bar at lunchtime to surreptitiously watch the duck eat his lunch. Then a circus arrives in town, and the circus owner drops into the bar. He's told all about the duck, but obviously thinks that the barman is pulling his leg. Just then, however, the duck arrives and orders a steak sandwich and a beer. The circus owner is also astonished. He immediately offers the duck a job in the circus. "A circus -," asks the duck, "isn't that held in a big tent? And don't the people all live in caravans?" "Yes, that's it," says the circus owner. "Then what the hell would you need a plasterer for?"

And here are a few of Snappy's shots from the occasion:

There was no "Best dressed" competition at the Samford 1924 Day festival on Saturday. If there had been, Mile High and Hugandkiss would have been strong contenders for the prize!

A few more Samford hashers lined up outside the 1924 Flappers' Wine Bar (obviously):

And the next SPADEwerx production is just 3 weeks away. As usual, a number of hashers and Hash hangers-on are involved. Should be fun!

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 7th July, 4 pm
Where: Narellen Park, near the Arana Hills Library - Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills. A map!
Hares: Floater and Scratchit

We strongly suggest you bring chairs.

On, on!