Last run of the year

A glance back over the archives for the year shows that there have been some notable highs and lows for Samford Hash in 2012.  We've had some pain, and we've had a lot of fun...we've celebrated some milestones, we've welcomed some new members, and we've kept the traditions alive.  As the old song goes: "These are the times we will dream about - and we'll call them the good old days...."

But enough of this sentimental sniveling!  It's time to usher in 2013, and we anticipated this with a some really expensive sparklers and a rendition of Auld Lang Syne this Sunday.  M. Promptu took us around an enjoyable route and Potluck again provided a notable feast.  Moshi-moshi did sterling service in treating one of Samford Hash's pampered pooches to a healthy run, dragging her along by the collar for the last km or so....

For those who didn't get enough cracks in their crackers, here are a few more:

"Doctor, doctor, I think I'm getting shorter!"
"Well, you'll just have to be a little patient."

Q.  What did the blonde call her pet zebra?
A.  Spot

"Knock, knock"
"Who's there?"
"Miniature"
"Miniature who?"
"Miniature let me in I'll tell you."

"Doctor, doctor, I think I'm a refrigerator!"
"Does that worry you?"
"No, but I sleep with my mouth open, and the little light keeps my wife awake...."

Perhaps that's enough for now...We'll keep some for next year (I heard that!)

Next run details
When: Sunday 6 January, 2013 - 5 pm
Where: Corner Buranda Road and Clear Mountain Road, Clear Mountain
Hares: Charcoal and Strine

On, on!

Well, we made it!

In this little corner of the universe at least, December 21 passed with no more than the odd hangover or painful Achilles tendon.  The rites we practice every Sunday afternoon (and Wednesday, too - can't forget the mid-week run) obviously worked in fending off Planet X and the giant solar flares that might otherwise have wiped us out.  Well done, Samford Hash!

We had a shortish trot on Sunday to allow time for a dip in the creek.  The water was a bit low following some months of minimal rainfall, but still pretty darn pleasant....

Next Sunday?  It's time for our usual Christmas Leftover Recovery Run.  Look out for curried turkey and well-ripened Christmas pud.  We'll christen some of the new trackwork that's been going on around the village.

Next run details
When: Sunday 30 December, 5 pm
Where: John Scott Park, in the centre of the metropolis
Hares: M. Promptu will set the run.  Potluck will provide the leftovers - please bring something to share.  (And sniff it first.)

On, on!