Campus capers

At a time when AI agents are in the news for their ability to hack into secure systems, it's worth recalling the story of how Superhacker earned her Hash name. She (it is said) once gave a live demonstration during a lecture that showed her students how to breach the firewalls of the UQ administration system. Some humans, it seems, are just as good as AI agents at nefarious activities...and presumably those students who really needed to get into the system to alter their failing grades were either absent or not paying attention...(?)

Anyway, it was great to see her again and catch up over the weekend. Due to her packed program during her time in the Antipodes, our annual UQ Jacaranda run had to be scheduled a little earlier than usual and the trees were not putting on their full photogenic display - but it was still a very pleasant afternoon for a traditional toddle along the river and trot around the cloisters of the Great Court. 

The runners headed across the green bridge, pausing in the middle for a selfie

 

 

and then met up with some walkers for a group shot under a tree just breaking into flower:

 

 

The night before had seen a number of hashers frock up for a formal Hash soiree (ahem) where they enjoyed some delicious nosh, a fun game provided by Miss Demeanour, some stories of the dramas that play out beneath Superhacker's kitchen window, and, yes, a drink or two. It was a very pleasant evening...and those who missed it had a second chance to enjoy the leftovers on Sunday.

Here are a few more shots from Sunday, courtesy of Cash Converta and Culture:

And here are some pictures of the elegant dressed-up crew on Saturday, courtesy (mostly) of Snappy:

 

 

 

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 11th October, 4 pm
Where: Dayboro Child Care centre carpark, opposite the Dayboro IGA. A map!
Hares: Banger and Make an Offer

On, on!

Reptilian fatalities and gargantuan appetites

Two squished green snakes were among the notable features of this Sunday's excursion - a good reminder that their live cousins are likely to be stirring in the lovely warm Spring weather. We didn't meet any on our scenic riparian ramble along the South Pine, but they must have been there. Big Donk flew solo this week, both setting the trail and cooking vast quantities of very tasty "piyah!". He didn't think we'd get through the contents of three large baking trays, and nor did we - but there was nothing left at the end of the evening. And there was not much ice cream or fruit salad left either....Many thanks to Big Donk for a great afternoon and early evening!

Creatures other than snakes are also stirring, and Miss Demeanour sported two ticks in her hair when she got back from the walk, while Make an Offer was horrified the day before to find that a leech had made its way right up her leg and turned itself enormous on her lifeblood. It's a dangerous world out there - take care, people.

Floater is now well over a third of the way on her 1000 km expedition in Western Australia, and we've been delighting in the pics she's been sharing. Here's her presentation of a selected few...what a great trip!

Superhacker arrives in Brisbane this week for her biennial Australian trip. We're hoping to see as many as possible at a Hash-formal soiree on Saturday night ("What's a soiree?" "French for piss-up, mate") and then her UQ run next Sunday.

And here are some images from Sunday, courtesy of Cash Converta, Saucy Sous, and Snappy:

The gathering hordes:

 Some walkers on trail:

 Back at the hare's place:

 The full moon that Big Donk laid on for the way home:

  

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 4th October, 4 pm
Where: University of Queensland playground, Sir William MacGregor Drive, UQ. A map! Note: nearby parking is sometimes hard to find, so leave plenty of time to park and walk.
Hare: Superhacker. 

We suggest you bring chairs.

On, on!