We stopped counting at 32...so let's simply say that quite a crowd turned up for Under- and Overpass's virgin run. Unfazed, they sent us on our way and headed home to rustle up some supplementary nosh. And very nice it was, too. I recall Superhacker, on her virgin run, saying with dismay, "Hashers do eat a lot, don't they?"
The trails took us on a circuit through the lush greenery of the Royal Estates (town water does make a difference) and past some of the enormous houses that have settled there amongst it. It was interesting to note that the new football fields seem to be finally completed after - what was it? - about 15 years under construction? Many thanks, virgin hares!
We bade farewell to Austrek and partner, who are heading off to see a bit more of Australia:
And we commemorated the boating achievements of Shaggy, Cadbury and Le W*nk (don't ask). Escargot was recognised for hashing just about every day this last week!
Here's a shot of Dingo (on the right) celebrating his silver medal in the Halfway Hash frisbee golf tournament on New Year's Day:
The highly successful 2019 Hash Mash - our champion IPA - has probably all been drunk by now. As a permanent memorial, here's a copy of the label:
Tickets for the latest SPADEwerx production are now on sale. It seems as though there will be some hashers going to each performance, including the one in Dayboro. So you'll be among friends whenever you choose to go. And note that you can buy tickets over the phone.
Finally, this last Sunday marked the 8-year anniversary of YShggr's death, and we raised our glasses to her. Many of us will recall that 4 days before her death we hashed from her bedside, and it was a very special occasion. You'll find our original tribute to her here.
Next run details
When: Sunday 12th January, 5 pm
Where: Sylvia Gibbs Park, Nyora Street, Everton Hills. A map!
Hares: Jamesbondage and Redbreast
On, on!