Great event today, runners came in plural! There were 3 of them: returner Front Running Bastard; Stinkfoot who really enjoyed the company, and Icepyck, a visitor from the Surrey HHH. Unfortunately I had been a lonely hare that morning and had set both trails thinking that after more than three years of experience, I would be able to set a fool proof trail. So the runners were left on their own, after a few instructions. Well, this is a lesson of humility my friends, however perfect you think your trail is, a mistake is still possible, and it happened, so the poor runners ran, oh yes they ran, ad nauseam around a checkpoint until they discovered the real path, marked on the left side whereas the hare had told them all marks were on the right. (Reminder: when you give instructions, make sure they are really accurate!) The trail started as a city run in Kompot, but very soon left the city, going uphill and towards orchards, farms and properties that belong to the zoo where strange birds were admired.
As usual the uphill part had been grumpily greeted by the walkers. ‘Pencil Pusher, Push Pornographer!’ ordered Pedfac. But he was struggling against sleep, distracted only by the cannabis plants he had spotted during the walk. Temir Dick, blushing at the thought of his phone and shopping violations at the beginning of the trail, behaved quite properly afterwards, whereas Pedfac and Pornographer were letting turtles hurry past them while they picked apples and berries. Eata my Pussy was proud of her trail until Icepyck joined the walkers, exhausted by the extra miles. Then she dived into shame and worry for the other runners, who finally caught up with the walkers (how often are we able to say that?) and decided to skip the second extra loop specially designed for them. We then returned to the lower city part, runners and walkers together. The trail followed a busy road, then cut into the neighborhood gardens to go through a secret entrance to Gorky Park and ended up on Tole Bi, reaching the long awaited circle. After this long Hash, the beer and water were really deserved, beer which was cold thanks to the very nice personnel of Stalker! Special Down-Down for the hare, who trembled so much expecting the worst trail vote ever, that she dropped a bottle! (Infraction documented by the Hash Flash. Pictures will be posted ASAP)
Our visitor Icepyck was surprised at the number of songs we sing during the circle, and as hare raiser gave some tips to Temir Dick (beware Hashers, a new era is bound to start!) The circle bid a special farewell and gave a special mug to Pink Traffic, who is soon going to hash in Germany.
Next Hash will be set by Pedfac and Stinkfoot. Also, next week and most probably the weeks after that, we’ll need a new Hash Scribe, so do not hesitate to volunteer a few lines! ON-ON!
Note to hungry hashers in a hurry: from now on, if we have the On-In at Stalker, we have been asked to order before the run, so that it is easier for them to prepare the many dishes, and so that we do not wait too long.