Shepherds' delight

As well as setting a trail that everyone - runners and walkers alike - thoroughly enjoyed, and producing a magnificent meal that was also enthusiastically received, our hares this week laid on a spectacular sunset. There's a huge number of pics to choose from, taken at various stages as the light changed. Here are just a few of them, from multiple cameras!

The trail was not a short one - partly, Jamesbondage admitted, because he got a bit lost in setting it - but it was varied, and full of botanical interest and spectacle. And we helped ourselves to multiple servings of Redbreast's extremely tasty and filling and nutritious stew! Many thanks to our hares!

The evening was marked by a traditional naming ceremony for someone who has been coming along for a while. Congratulations to Honkers!

Here are some of Snappy's pictures from the occasion:

Gathering and chalk talk:

 

 

The more civilised part of the walk:

Cloud studies:

 

 

Elsewhere, Strine waved the flag for Samford Hash, wearing her purple Silver Jubilee shirt as she recuperated in the RBWH:

And Floater and Scratchit caught up with the St. Ives (Cambridge) chapter of Samford Hash, meeting up with B Flat, Malpractice, and Superhacker. It looks like a lovely sunny afternoon in the UK. And the glasses, bottles and cans don't look bad either:

Next week we'll be hosted by a virgin hare, Big Donk.

Next run/walk details
When: Sunday 16th June, 4 pm
Where: Big Donk's pied a terre in Highvale
Hare: Big Donk

(If you need directions to this run venue, please email us. And please bring chairs.)

On, on!
 

Home from the hill

We welcomed some travelers home from NSW this Sunday, and another from further afield. Of course the little hillocks around Banff can't compare with the steep slopes of Eildon Hill, but Chinwag probably didn't notice much difference in the temperature of the two places: they were both chilly. Welcome back!

The stairs to the reservoir hadn't got any less challenging since our last ascent in 2021, and Saucy Sous (thanks to her!) was the only summiteer who wasn't too breathless to take photos. A challenge: try picking out the two 2021 ring-ins:

Back at the hares' place, and well wrapped up, we enjoyed a traditional snag and salad feast, with some warming frozen yoghurt to follow. Many thanks to our hares! And here are a few pics from Snappy and Cash Converta (thanks!):

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the world, Floater and Scratchit have made their way to Scotland. What a trip they are having!

Next run details

When: Sunday 9th June, 4 pm

Where: Cricket ground carpark, Whites Road, West Chermside.  A map!

Hares: Redbreast and Jamesbondage

We strongly suggest you bring chairs.

On, on!