There is probably little requirement to record this event as every Gold Hasher seemed to be there. There again who could blame them, a central location with a bar and great food, no wonder there were many smiling faces( although that could have been the vino) No embarrassing stories to relate just a great time had by all.
PS Someone left a pair of spectacles at the venue, please see whoever found them – If you can without them, I hope they were not reading glasses or I am just wasting my time here.
Run 1812
Date : 23rd July 2012
Hare : Sir AH
Venue : Xanadu Court, Mudgeraba
Runners 23
Weeks to Blackie not having to piss in a bag – 1
The journey to the venue was enough to take your breath away, not particularly the view, just the lack of oxygen at this altitude. As I passed the Von Trapp family, fleeing to Austria, I realized that there was a strong likelihood of hills being employed on the run
Walkers and runners (we seem to be less runners by the week) set off downhill (which meant a nice uphill for the on home)Sir Slab was heard to comment on the walking group with the words “Look at that bunch of geriatrics” he did have a point, most looked as they were searching for their carers.
The run was, as expected, many ups, many downs, no false trails and checks into courts, which were fooling, no one. A small off-road section was encountered as we all trespassed onto the local golf course, the rest was tarmac and well marked. Although some confusion was experienced by Josephine and Jigsaw, who both decided to do a second lap after running past the venue. (should have asked one of the Sherpa’s)
Consideration was given to finding them but it was too cozy by the patio heater and its is the thought that counts, I was always told.
Hard to believe that the run had been set at short notice as the birthday boy served entree’s of creamy tomato and pumpkin soup and followed this with Thai chicken curry and perfectly cooked rice. There was even a choice of three mud cakes with custard for dessert. Nicely done AH.
Circle opened by the GM and the hare invited out. 70 years young and allegedly born in an air raid (prompting suggestions of Hitler’s love child). Josephine gave comment on the run – no fun factor, suggests AH move to Palm Beach (so we can run between the street fights and drunks?) enjoyed the run so much started a second lap. 6/10
Sir Prince adopted the role of Matt Preston, stating – plenty, very nice, no chilli, 8/10 which in the words of KB was “almost up there with Latrine”
DD’s to –
Shat – job well done on last years committee
Jigsaw – ‘best committee man last year’
Sir Prince Valliant – nearly at wrong venue
Returners – Sir Slab, travelling with wife/Shat, travelling with wife/Sir AH, long service leave/Moonbeams, had better offers
GM presented with an unusual shaped whistle, nice colours but a twat of thing to blow.
RA entered the scene giving a DD to Carefree for use of the ‘V’ word which is apparently less offensive than c#nt??? Sir Prince informed us that Miscarriage is back where he belongs – Christmas Island (as one of Santa’s little helpers?) after a fortuitous flight cancellation.
POW missing again so no new recipient.
Other news – Blackie back home and doing well after keyhole surgery, Caustic enquired if he has had a dump yet. Apparently he’s dumped the bag as he couldn’t get shoes to match.
Dicky Knee’s woes have multiplied, mobile phone infringement, numerous car breakdowns, it’s a good job he’s on the big money at the mines.
Excel pet visiting next week, Splinter lunch on Friday (which was yesterday, yes I’m a bit behind this week. Apologies to all)
Charges – Aussie for the suns
– Caustic for opening his mouth
Next weeks run – Shat @ Budds Beach (where else)
Thanks to Sir AH for a great job at short notice and also to Two Dogs whom I forgot to thank last week.
Run 1811
Date : 16th July 2012
Hare : Gavin (assisted by Two Dogs)
Venue : The Esplanade, Paradise Point
Runners 23
Weeks to Blackie not having to piss in a bag – 1
With a view overlooking LEGOLAND or Ephraim Island, as it is known to locals, an eager group of runners assembled, hoping that there would be a run this week (not public transport).
Indeed there was and after the obligatory instructions, which seem to differ each week despite every hare quoting “international markings apply” we were off and running. The route took us south and wove through the back streets of Hollywell before entering the bush stage.
Checks were aplenty and I seemed to pick every false trail. We emerged at the northern end of Coombabah and then past Paradise Lake. The checks kept coming, so in the main, the pack was kept together. Some good front running appearances by Josephine, Veteran and Michael.
Back at the venue, it was clear that the site had been well prepared with windbreaks and a gas heater, the only question was – how on the Gold Coast did he find a working BBQ complete with a working light? Clearly this was the affluent end of the coast.
A pleasant hubbub of conversation could be heard as the entre was prepared, no shouting or swearing was apparent so Caustic, Cum Smoke and Pizza were absent.
For starters Gavin served us, ‘gourmet ‘ snags (lamb and rosemary or Mexican) they still smelled like the charity sh@t you get outside Bunnings to me, so I opted for an onion sandwich.
The main course was home made burgers, which were very tasty.
NO DESSERT (Points off for that faux pas)
Circle was commenced by the GM who was feeling a little unwell, no one offered a cuddle; it’s tough at the top.
Two Dogs was ushered into the circle and Josephine enthused how it was a well marked and quality run, just slightly inferior to his own so 7.6/10. Phantom stated it was the best walk he has done in a long time (there was a bar on the route)
Botcho gave comment on the food, chilli sausages too spicy, no dessert, basic food, either tasty burgers too small or rolls too big. (a bit like trying to find a two dollar coin in a large pocket) 7and a bit (7.1/10).
DD to – Hare – Two Dogs
– Visitors – Gavin + john (Swindler’s mate from Sydney)
– Returners – Phantom (ill), Head Job (bad knee)
RA’s business –
DD to – Flasher (of Hot Seat fame)
– Michael (wearing pimps hat)
– Two Dogs and Gavin who will be representing Australia in the upcoming Origami championships in Canada. Specialties are the frog base and the lotus petal.
– Phantom – sitting down during circle
Flasher was awarded a bottle of gossips by the GM for knowing far too much about gays.
POW being held over, probably due to paragraph 5.
Next weeks run Shat@? (assuming he can extricate himself from France)
Couple of very funny Pet Shop jokes to finish, which I could repeat, but you should be at the run.
On On
Rectum
On Sec
Some of the above may be untrue. The”Gun”
