Date: 15th April  2019…………………………….
Location: Broadbeach …………………………….
Runners:45……………………………………………..

Run Pictures

This is the event of the year where the hierarchy changes place for a new team, for a new year of term and service. To present awards to deserving hash men. The afternoon was bright and clear and free beer was welcomed.

All runners looked so good in the formal dress for this great night. We did notice that the GM slipped away, looking dressed as Jeremy the cricket with his dress tails. He was off on a mission to arrange the AGPU at a secret destination, that of La Pochetta  Restaurant.

A few drinks later, as by a silent command the runners were off, following like the Pipe Piper to our first drink stop at The Broadbeach Pup. After further beers and chat, we all again followed the Pipe Piper onto The Envy Hotel. Along the way, there were many  astonish and inquiring stares from the public.  Then the Pipe Piper led us the evening’s restaurant.

On our arrival at La Pochetta restaurant, the tables were neatly set up with cold beer in stainless steel buckets and bottles of various wines.

The GM Weekly and S-Bends were our Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Menus were presented to the dinners for all sorts of meals, to many to mention. The  ‘starters’ were delived to the tables consisting of chicken prices and calamari rings which was a favourite for all.

The first of the nominations of the evening were for the Hash Flash and the On On Scribe. Fuller Shit is now our new cameraman and Carefree is the newly nominated Scribe. For their term in office they were presented with T-Shirts.

The runners enjoyed all the proceedings of awards and new nominations and contributed to high chatter level in the restaurant.  The very active evening for good reason, could not be fully recorded. The  nominations and rewards list is included in this newsletter, to see and congratulate your new hierarchy for the year 2019 to 2020.

This night, Nasty reminds us what Hashing is all about.”We are a group on men who do have fun and share fun moments with all men.”

9.45 pm.  The evening eventually closed with some runners returning to previously visited pubs.

I trust my words have entertained you and placed a few smiles on your faces, of the antics some runners get up to.  Have delivered the year 2018 to 2019 history of the Gold Coast Hash, so we are able to read the good times we have had again. Thanking you for contacting those absent mates.

On On Sec.     Square Root.   2018/2019.

GCH3 Awards 2019

Date: 8th April  2019……………………………….
Location: Coombabah …………………………….
Runners:35……………………………………………..

Run Pictures

This park had a large under cover tables and benches with a nearby toilet block and a few garden taps around. The tabletops made perfect landing zones for the many mosquitos that were zeroing in on human targets. Up went our defense screens when Fanny Charmers allowed nearly a complete can of repellent to be used by ankle scratching hash-men.

There was a friendly and quick visit by the local council officer who left a gate lock so that the park gates could be locked after our use.

Rug, the night’s hare, explains the run and walk with the mysterious drinks stop. The booze master happily informs the runners that as this is the Hierarchy anniversary, all beers this evening will be one dollar. Please do not crush the beer cans.

The runners eagerly set off, followed by the walkers only too pleased to out pace the ever-present mozzies.  The run in the dark took us through bush and pedestrian paths, long river creeks, roads and tarmac. An interesting trails indeed. After about 3.5 km the well-marked arrows/flour markers lead us to a private residence.

Outside there were a few tables and bottles of refreshments. In very little time a mixture of Brandy and soda water was poured by Dave into plastic cups for the warmed up hash-men. This magic potion was a Brandy Sour. A drink often drunk in Cyprus. The extra delight was warm cut sausage rolls, which was quickly devoured by the walkers, but still leaving some for the late runners.

Then, off again into the darkness, passing a tennis court and following arrows or the flour trail which the kangaroos like to chomp on.  It is believed that there were white-lipped kangas around that evening. A few kilometres more lead us to the base camp.

8.28pm.  Circle opened by GM Weekly. Winston Churchill was voted out of the Conservative Party and Labour now is in control. New elected members will be sworn in at the AGPU next Monday 15th April.

Visitors and returning runners.      These were, Pepe Le Pew and Arse Nik. A down down followed.

Hare report and run report.  Flasher said that the run was excellent and well set. The drink station on route was excellent and this was echoed by all hash-men.

Walkers report.  Presented by Slug who mentioned it was well marked and easy to follow.

Food or nosh report.      This was an orange chicken stew on a bed of white rice. The dessert was blue berries, strawberry and cake slice topped up with fresh healthy yoghurt. A down down followed.

Triathlon report.    Sir Blackie with interjections from hash-man gave a resume of Sir Black Stump’s great performance at achieving third place.  All hash-men applauded his success. Truckie was instructed to initiate a down down.

RA report.    S-Bends calls out Circumference, Sir Botcho, Sir Rabbit, and Sir Two Dogs. These were some of the long-standing runners of some twenty years. Dave gave the down down.

Ice man told a Nuns’ joke whom where in Canada looking for the person who laid the pipeline for six months. !!.

Care free tells a story about Truckie and S-Bends trying to seduce a certain lady. Another down down followed.

There was a story about a hash-man who bought a large tin of white paint from ALDI. As this was put down at the car park, the lid popped up and opens, spraying the area with white paint. This person stole away, to embarrassed to face up to his mess. Magician advises he tried to remove the can the following day, but German paint sticks like super glue.

Charge from the floor.    Fanny Charmer tells how he invited Truckie and Rug around for a social dinner. After waiting for them for quite awhile, he telephones them. They both forgot. A down down followed.

S-Benzs is the stand-in for the absent POW Miscarriage. He was requested to pass this trophy on to more deserving hash-men. Fanny Charmer, Poxy and Two Dogs were called on. They liked to take off early before the hash terminated. But as some new members have not had the honour to be awarded this POW phallic trophy, it was awarded to Peppe Le Pew. A down down was taken from the phallic drinking vessel.

Mad Mike advised that he had all the results from the recent car rally. Completion certificates were available.

GM reminds runners about the lunch in Brisbane this Friday. Also about the 1970s theme event on Bribe Island.

Next weeks run.  This is the AGPU that starts at 4.30pm. Formal attire with top hats and tails is in order.

Brewtus thanks the GM for introducing him to the Gold Coast Hash. It is muchly appreciated.

9.05pm.  Circle for the 2018 to 2019 closed by Kitchen Bitch.

Many thanks for contacting your absent mates. Have fun and go well.

On On Sec.   Square Root.  (FA)

Date: 1st April  2019……………………………….
Location: Cararra …………………………………..
Runners:33……………………………………………..

Run Pictures

While the runners were preparing for the evening run, S-Bend, the booze master informs the hash-men to enjoy the run, but when they return, the cost of beers will rise to five dollars each. There was a riot and grumblings from all around. The booze master asks the runners to settle down and be quiet. He enquires what date is tonight. There were answers of April 1st of course. Say no more.  Every one was happy again at beer prices at one dollar each for South African beers.  S- Bend can be a real shit when he wants.

It was notable that this weeks run was cooler and there was cooler weather coming.  This did not bother the many mosquitos that plagued the area this evening. A good dose of repellent did work for those who applied it. This did not stop the mozzies settling onto our fresh and succulent beefsteaks and probosciscating the last drop of half cooked blood out of them. (This was not our politicians) This was our donation to assist the natural environment.

8.25pm.  GM Weekly opens the circle. No Winston Churchill tonight.

Visitors and returning runners.   Into the circle that of Ball Bag, Jig Saw (A shelf re-supply specialist) and Dave from the Gold Coast. He is in the concrete business, but un-like his product, he has gone soft.

Ball Bag explains some wife was nagging her husband about his broken glasses and replacement costs. He could not understand the fuss because it was still on his face.!!!

Hare report. Miscarriage enters the circle. A few runners were off the track and it was difficult getting back on trail as there was a creek to cross. Miscarriage was up the creek with out a paddle, when his fuel system audio warning was beeping to re-fuel. This he did, costing some eighty dollars. The problem was that he was in a diesel vehicle with a full tank of petrol. The vehicle was towed away to be drained and refuelled costing seven hundred dollars. Now no one will have any problem in understanding why he was awarded the Prick of the Week trophy.

Sir Prince went further to explain what happened when Miscarriage tried to use heavy equipment to alter or build up a neighbor’s fence line. Down came the rain and washed it all away. More bucks were spent reconstructing it again. How much money has this hash-man have??!!

Charge from the floor.   Miscarriage phoned S Bend in the early hours in the morning to advise that he was unable to attend the Jazz evening.

To this interruption, and receiving the POW, a down down was ordered to drink from the glass prick.

Nosh report.   There were starters of BBQ farmer’s sausage. It was hot and tasty.  Later came the main meal of BBQ mini steaks, sauces, beetroot, cheese tiles, plenty of onion and even more lettuce. Many bread rolls as desired. It was said that it was much better than good old MacDonald’s burgers, as there was more lettuce and onion.

RA report. Ice Man was the stand-in. He told a joke about a man from Spec Savers. He said he would be retired in the USA in a year.  Where do you see yourself he asked?  The reply was he did not work for Spec-Savers and could not see into the future. LOA.

Next weeks run.  Rug will arrange this.

AGPU. Please note this event will commence at 4.30 pm.

Care Free advises that Sir Black Stump will be involved in a Triathlon this weekend. We wish him well and to keep a sharp eye open on the road ahead.

8.50pm. Circle closed by many runners.

Have you phoned those absent friends? Are you OK mate.??  Of course you all have. Many thanks.

On On Sec.    Square Root.

Date: 30th March 2019…………………………..
Location: Southport Speakeasy ……………..
Guys & Molls: 54…………………………………….

Speak Easy Pictures

Speak Easy Room.  SLSC Main Beach. 30th March.

All attending were looking forward to this Last Hurrah function by the 2018-2019 Hierarchy.

S- Bend in the main, has organized this last event at the ‘Speak-Easy’ Room at Main Beach SLSC.       Many thanks Don.

The function room had a limited space, but the smaller room gave every one the opportunity to get up close and speak easily to every one. Thus the name ‘speak easy’ function room.

The jazz band called “Galapagos Duck” supplied endless music for the evening. We thank all the band members.  John on the Base, Rick playing the Key Board, Willy blowing on the Saxophone and Rod on the Drums, or where ever what surface he pleased to drum on.

The finger food arrived in an endless supply on large platters, finishing later in the evening with great variety of sliced fruit. Rissi, the most accommodating bar assistant kept up the fast pace of service in her most friendly way. The ambiance and lighting was attractive and subdued for a special night out with hash-men gagsters and their Ladies. The white LED string lights gave a canopy of light under the ceiling. It was assumed that Truckie had a hand in arranging this array of LEDs as he often did at hash runs.

It was a very pleasant evening with a cool breeze drifting through and across the room from wide and fully opened windows. This breezy area at the far end of the room was a sweet spot to be in, to appreciate the cooling fresh breeze.

One found if difficult to recognize the rubble of hash men now in gagster attire. It seemed quite strange to be among people whom looked so good in their fancy dress and their ladies looking so elegant in their Flapper dresses and hair fascinators.

Not to be out done by the ladies, Sweat Hog took it upon himself to adore his head with a bower of white feathers he hi-jacked from Paula. He looked like the Taser from Moscow or Kiev. May be like the Royal family of Guedemine or Rurik. After suffering from a hot head, he removed the warm boa and started looking like his normal self.  It was sad.

Mademoiselle Latrine gave an entertaining demonstration of a dance with Cappuccino on the dance floor.  All were impressed.

Sir Botcho was the Press person taking many photographs but later in the evening he ran out of charge. Well, anyway his newly purchased camera required a charge. As he could not do any thing about this, he instead, took a re-charge. He must of re-charged his batteries at home that evenin

It was pleasing to see hash-man Crocodile and his lovely lady back in operation. We all wish him the best on his forth-coming motor home adventure around Australia. Will this be the modern Bonnie and Clyde!!.?

It was pleasing to see Care Free complete with his outstanding red hat, enjoying the evening late into the night. He made a sterling effort chatting to all.

Magician proudly wore his ‘Out of Africa’ head dress to impress.

Time eventually arrived to determine the Best Dressed couple from many others. This status was awarded to Pepe Le Pew and his Lady Sonia. They actually sole the show. Well done.

Next was the best Gangster and Mol. This was to be, Slab and Lady Frederica.

All the other Gangster hash-men, complete with machine guns to inflatable six shooters, were called onto the dance floor to determine Best Gagster dress. It was noticed that Sir Two Dogs and Sir Rabbit had already had their suit cases or their musical containers packed to spend the evening away. Were they not told that this was not a Cruise Ship deal!! ? Square Root walked away with this award.

All dressed-up Gangsters were awarded a complimentary Galapagos music CD for their efforts.

A fine fun evening indeed. Many thanks S-Bend.    Sorry to see a few friends that could not attend.

Please phone them and ask, are you OK mate.???

On On

That’s all until next time folks.

On On Sec.     Square Root ( AKA  FA.)

Date: 25th March 2019………………………….
Location: Varsity Lakes …………………………
Runners:30…………………………………………….

Run Pictures

Arriving at the park, runners were placing their gear on the tables while Truckie with Magician’s help, were hanging up LED lights. Truckie has a slight height problem getting elevated to hang the LED string lights across the roof timbers. Along came Magician and with his tall frame and with the aid of short ladder, positioned the lights high up under the roof. Switching them on,  there was light for kilometres around.

The run and walk went around the local lake and runners found it was a comfortable run on a well  chalked arrows on  the pavements.The evening was rather hot and humid and most runners were eager to kiss a bottle of beer supplied by our booze master on their return.

After downing an ale or two the runners were offered tomato soup in a cup with whole grain wheat bread and butter.

The main course of the evening was pasta shells toped up with rich beef mince with a good helping of fresh salads. The desert was sliced peach with generous dollops of yoghurt.

We could not, but hear the clatter of falling eating utensils connecting with the cold concrete floor. Yes. It was Truckie trying to dig out several knife and folks from his bag which he seemed to have collect over several months. If a runner has a missing  fork of knife, ask Trucky for one. He has many in his hash bag.

8.10 pm. Circle opened by GM Weekly, AKA Winston Churchill.

Visitors and returning runners.   Sir Slab took a down down in the circle.

He also presents our GM with a Travel Bag, one similar to first class Virgin flights. Several items were shown and the sexual instructions were read out aloud on the particular use of these items. In short this was a travellers  sex aid box.

Hare report.   This was a good run on a warm evening, it was well marked and all runners returned safe and sound. Two Dogs and Magician while in the circle also agreed it was a well marked run  around the suburb and had a few good looking Shelias walking around.

Walk report.  The GM asks that these reports be a bit more serious as the report is the basis on which end of year rewards be given to hash-men.

Slug gave the food report. He enjoyed the spicy tomato soup and all was good.

POW.  Magician enters the circle. He mentions he had a lot on his mind and had forgotten to bring the trophy.

Caustic mentions how Bent Banana mis-read his speed and was travelling X?km in a X?km km zone.  Well, not for long any way. He was stoped. Blah, blah.

Charge from the floor. A story was told about Blue Card who weekly meet up for a bicycle ride with riding mates. He quickly parks his car, rushes to open the boot to remove his bike. With complete disbelief his bicycle is missing. No it was not stolen, in the rush he forgot to pack it into his  car boot. How cruel can mates be?!!  Truckie instructed the down down.

There was a complaint from KB as Magician, the soup cook, pours a ladle of soup in KB’s wine glass that still had red wine in it. There is no satisfying every one.

Sweat Hog gives a story about an army Captain who meet a strange and small looking man on his travels in Africa. It is believed that he looked strange as he told the much feared witch doctor to make a sexual departure. Sir Circumference did the down down.

S-Bends was found guilty trying to sell hash property. This was a huge Ice Box. Proceeds will be going on the Jazz function.   Truckie was instructed to give the the down down for S-Bends actions.

Birthday Boy.  This was Pepe Le Pew. He was absent but in true hash-man spirt he supplied a slab of birthday beers for his mates. This was well received and a photo of the empty container will be forwarded to him in appreciation. Many thanks from all runners and walkers.

GM reminds all present to return past trophies to enable them to be engraved.

GM Weekly beckons FA, the ON On Sec into the circle and to kneel down. GM advised that a hash name is to be changed to a new one.  After  the Knighting, the named  now is  “Square Root”.   A down down followed for the occasion. Every one knows that the Sq Root of five eights is. Just think about this. The clue is in this sentence.!!!

Sir Botcho reminds all hash-men about the pending lunch in Brisbane. This will be a fun day with mates and a cold beer or two.

Splinter lunch on Friday 29th March at Sardjions Italian Restaurant. Surfers. Meet about 11.30am.

Next weeks run.  Miscarriage will mark this run.

Saturday 30th March is the Speak Easy function at Main Beach. It starts at 5.30pm.

Quote of the week by Winstone Churchill.     “Socialism is philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent viture is the equal sharing of misery.”

8.45pm.   Circle closed by Foxtrot and Square Root.

Please phone one absent mate. Are you OK mate?

On On Sec.    Square Root.      (  AKA,  FA)