Heraclitus right again!

"The way up and the way down are one and the same," remarked Heraclitus of Ephesus in about 500 BC. And despite his other famous doctrine that change is a key feature of the universe ("You can never step in the same river twice"), his observation was as true on Sunday as it was when he made it. The way up and the way down were one and the same....

On Sunday morning hashers Budgie, Miss Behavin', Shaggy, Cadbury, Superhacker and Culture all took part in the Goat Track Madness event which hashers Mile High and Hugandkiss had played a huge role in organising. Hundreds of people took the way up and the (same) way down the Goat Track to raise thousands of dollars for MS research. Miss Behavin', Budgie, Cadbury and Shaggy showed off their sausage-sizzling skills (honed at many a hash), while others helped at the registration desk. Congratulations to Hugandkiss and Mile High on a really successful fundraiser!

Then on Sunday afternoon hashers were offered two alternative ways - up and down Mt. Lawson, or up and down Cedar Creek Road. Here are some of Payback's shots of the way up and down the mountain, and of the view from the top for those who didn't make it:

Back at the hares' we gathered round the fire pit as darkness began to fall. We welcomed a visitor from Adelaide and bade farewell to Footsie, who's off to Cambodia and Vietnam. Happy landings, as they used to say!

Next Sunday we'll be celebrating Fathers' Day by awarding the ancient bejeweled Tight Jocks to our 2019 Father of the Year! You'll find reminders of some of our previous events here and here and here. Oh, and remember to bring along your favourite Dad Jokes!

Next run details
When: Sunday 1st September, 4 pm
Where: Hugandkiss and Mile High's Highvale hacienda
Hares: Mile High and Hugandkiss

(If you need directions to this run, please email us.)

On, on!

Potluck potter

It seems incredible, but it's a year since Prattle received her hash name in celebration of her birthday. This year she was playing soccer and turned up too late for her birthday down, down - but we'll make up for that in the future....

Potluck again produced a sumptuous and varied feast after a pleasant wintry stroll from the village. Thanks to all for their contributions!

Surprise, surprise! - the lights in the John Scott shelter were still playing up. It's time for Shockjock to once again get on the blower to his mates in Council....And the word is that Le W*nk was rather excited and pleased about a certain football (soccer, was it? or AFL?) result.

There's a somewhat busy weekend coming up in Samford. Firstly, on Saturday evening Haughty invites you to help celebrate his birthday by attending the Feed Lucy gig in Dayboro. It's at the Dayboro Catholic Church at 6:30 pm, and it's only $5 per person! Plus there'll be birthday cake and fizz for any friends who turn up! (BYO chairs)

(You can find a taste of Feed Lucy's music, recorded in a Samford studio, here.)

Then on Sunday morning Mile High and Hugandkiss invite you to go for a stroll up the Goat Track to help raise funds for MS research. The start is at 8.30 am at the bottom of the Goat Track. And you can even do it by wheelchair if you like! (More information here.)

Elsewhere in the world...Bigtop has been following in Charcoal and Strine's footsteps in North America and clearly having a great time. Here's one of Strine's shots from the Butchart Gardens:

In Japan, Culture and Oishii were pictured strolling towards the Miho Museum:

And Haughty got a bit damp while jogging in the hills above Wazuka. (Despite the promotional shirt, he didn't meet anyone who wanted to sign up to Samford Hash.)

Next run details
When: Sunday 25th August, 4 pm
Where: Meet at Andy Williams Park, Cedar Creek. A map!
Hares: Culture and Haughty

On, on!