Eight Dog Night

Eight canines - this has to be something of a record! It was a bit of a struggle for some of the owners to keep them separate as we gathered for this Sunday's meet...because after all every dog has his or her pride and a need to sort out who's who in the hierarchy....

 Rain had done its best to wash out the markings, but the blue arrows were still there for those with eyes to see. The trail took both runners and walkers past some of the extraordinary Grand Designs that have sprouted (and are sprouting) over the Wilston hill. What impressive homes they are! And if anyone is wondering why it's so hard to get a builder nowadays, it's because they are all working in this area.

Runners and walkers set off on the Grand Tour:

And here are a few shots of the walk, courtesy of Saucy Sous and Cash Converta:

Runners added a loop around the Eildon Hill Reservoir:

Back home, we set up under cover in case the rain returned, and enjoyed a feast of curry and pasta and salad, followed by dessert! Many thanks to hares Upstanding and Idle Vice!

It was great to welcome back Shockjock and Miss Demeanour after the really difficult few months that they have been experiencing, and to celebrate his birthday:

 

 

 Here are some more pics from the occasion, courtesy of Cash Converta:

Down, downs for the birthday boy and someone with new shoes:

And finally, some date claimers and reminders:

Red Dress Run - Monday December 1st, 6.30 pm, at the Ship Inn, Southbank;
Hash Christmas Party - Saturday December 6th, at Lax and Le W*nk's. Theme - Over The Top!

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 16th November, 5 pm
Where: Meet at the corner of Buranda and Clear Mountain Roads, Clear Mountain. A map!
Hares: Strine and Co.

On, on!

Travelers' Tales

Back from Japan, the eleven hashers who'd spent the last couple of weeks on a whirlwind tour had plenty of tales to tell. What were the particularly hashing highlights? Well, one would have to be meeting up with Where's the Beef? in Tokyo for a meal and a drink or two. Sadly, In Your Dreams' work commitments prevented her from joining us. Next time perhaps....

Another highlight would have to be meeting up with Oishi and Spielberg and her family for a family BBQ near Kyoto. We also visited the local community arts centre, where Payback found a suit that would have fitted him perfectly and reflected his Man Of The Woods persona:

How do teenagers sense that Budgie is a former teacher?

Elsewhere, we all donned our yukatas on the overnight ferry from Kyushu to Kobe

 and were still wearing them for the obligatory "How many hashers can fit on one bed?" shot:

 

Here are a few more random scenic pics from the land of the rising sun, with hashers showing a tendency to get in the way of the view:

And talking of journeys, this Sunday saw us bidding farewell to Tackle, who's heading back to his island home for a while. All the best for your ongoing journey, and we hope to see you again, young man!

After some tumultuous weather the day before, storms still threatened, and Gunther was not at all happy about the thunder. However, we didn't feel a drop of rain as we ventured out for a stroll and jog up the creek. Back home we enjoyed some ramen, salad, snags, bakes and cakes. At least five regulars were away with lurgies and another two were in Tasmania, so there was plenty for all. 

Here are some images from the occasion, courtesy of the indefatigable Snappy:

The walk (with keelback snake):

Runners:

 Back home:

 Oh, and congratulations: no-one turned up at 4 o'clock!

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 9th November, 5 pm
Where: Upstanding and Idle Vice's Wilston rumah panggung
Hares: Idle Vice and Upstanding

On, on!

Race the Storm Home

It was a smaller group of brave yet dedicated Hashers who perhaps simply wrote off the new BOM website as 'FAKE NEWS' and met at John Scott Park.

As the Samford skies rapidly darkened the group set off and immediately turned left so as not to stray too far from shelter.  We all arrived back to the safety of the John Scott facilities in time to enjoy the sound and light show and the welcome sound of rain whilst re-hydrating.

Here are some photos taken by Snappy:

Again Potluck provided a magnificent feast.

And the AI perspective of the 'therapy dog'. Some would say how ironic that this one required some storm therapy from their Dad?

NOTE!! 

Next Sundays run will move back to 5 pm (or 1700 hours) start

When:   Sunday 2nd November, 5 pm

Where:  Andy Williams Park A map adjacent to H & C's abode 

Hares:   Haughty and Culture

On, on!