Summit solstice sunset

The word is that not all the walkers made it to the summit to see the solstice (OK, solstice plus one) sunset. Here are a couple who did:

And for those who did not, here's the view you missed:

The runners circled the headwaters of East Ithaca Creek, gaining a good practical understanding of the geography of the area....

Back at Slaughter Falls and in the dark, we really lived up to our name as a family hash - with the crowd ranging in age from a couple of three year olds up to...well, heaven knows what. It was good to see everyone! Many thanks to our hares, Superhacker and Hopalong, for a great excursion and meal!

And commiserations to those who hurried home to catch the State of Origin.

Next run details
When: Sunday 30th June, 4 pm
Where: Shand Street, Grinstead Park, Enoggera. A map!
Hares: Le W*nk and Lax

On, on!

Wild hogs and wild weather

Who came up with the name "Wild Hogs' Tour" for our weekend bike trip? Dunno - but someone had warned the landlord at the historic Grand Hotel in Esk and we found tables reserved for dinner in that name. Perhaps they'd even put on extra staff in the expectation we'd live up to it?

Anyway, the 15 hashers and hangers-on who spent a leisurely 2 days riding the rail trail between Fernvale and Esk behaved as well as their bikes did. The weather was beaut and most of us had prepared our saddles well enough for 90 km of bottom-bruising bumps. And there was plenty of time for the odd noggin along the way....(Photo credits: Floater and Miss Demeanour)

Many thanks to Shockjock for his excellent organisation of the excursion...and thanks to all for being such excellent company.

Back in Samford, only 3 or 4 trail-riders joined the stayathomes for our regular Sunday meet (I heard that one or two others went straight to bed when they got back??) The heavens had opened, which meant a few folk were reluctant to leave the shelter and head off into the downpour and the Royal Estates. But Potluck as usual provided a right-royal feast. Thanks to all for their contributions!

Next run details
When: Sunday 23rd June, 4 pm.
Where: J. C. Slaughter Falls Picnic Area, Mt. Coot-tha (meet near the first toilet block on the right and try to look like consenting adults.) Here's a map:

Hares: Superhacker (and Hopalong?)

On, on!