Run_Report_2493 - Sydney Hash House Harriers – SH3

The Sydney Hash House
Harriers
Smiley’s Posh Chronicle
Run Date: April 13th
Run No. 2493
Joint Run hosted by Jock the Sock and Bumcrack
The posh gathered at the Castle Cove Country Club, in anticipation of the
hares, Jock the Sock and Bumcrack coming up with a great scheme for the
run in the traditions of W alter Burley Griffin and more lately John Ibrahim
Spud was back again taking the Trail Masters leadership role and President
Pee Dub was delighted he was finally rid of that trailer until some other
sucker has the honour in October..
Tyre Fruck was there handing out his accommodation flyers for a night in his
Jayco which was strategically placed along the run ( see later).
Jock the Sock outlined the run to the pack saying it would suit all types of
runner to which Pee Dub and Centre Point had requested whether we need
to bring some togs for a midnight swim in Castle Cove Bay.
Little Shit had brought his 2 other Little Shits ( #1 & #2) along to provide
some “checking fodder” so he could get a head start of the other running
machines, Superglue and the Flying Scotsman
Jungle Jim was joined by a long -time friend of the posh, Bambi ( San Jose,
Costa Rica) and junior Bambi from W ollstonecraft. Bambi was a host to the
Hashberries in Costa Rica having rescued Jungle Jim and Musicman from a
seedy bar in San Jose.
The trail headed up into the bowels of the Golf course having studied the
brilliant Burley Griffin design to ensure a topography that would suit all
abilities
As they were running past the green pastures of Castle Cove, Khyber(
another Burley Griffin aficionado) commented to Wraparound
“Hey Wrappa, you know Philthy was well known around these parts and I
think this is the location of his famous Hole in One “ W rappa quipped – but
was he playing golf that day!”
With shrugs the 2 north shore harbour residents ran on
W alter Burley designs from the 1920’s used by the hares for inspiration !
The trail went east along Neerim Road then onto Deepwater Road past the
recent sold Wombat burrow with the pack now well separated with some
good running territory for those able to do so these days.
Centrepoint was the walkers hare tonight and was sweeping up the
stragglers having the advantage of a bird’s eye view of the area.
“Druid, where the fuck are you going” said Centrepoint in his pleasant style
as the former walkers hare and well known famously known as the Boob man
was about to take a wrong turn
Meanwhile the runners
comprising of Scotsman,
Kitty Litter, Superglue,
Saltpetre and Nautilus and
the recently returned Tartan
Bed took the scenic
Cammeray Road cum
harbour view trail past the
explosive reserve and the
the North Arm walk to be
joined by the walking group
at the end of Willis Road.
Like th e d istant beacon , Cen tr epo i nt
Gathers the w a lkers on the steps down to W ill is Roa d
Spud ,supervised by E Shit, was efficiently directing the packs as Kitty
Litter and Tartan Bed emerged briefly from the North Arm track
“He y S pud – d o yo u wa nt to see a pho to
of m y arseho l e – no-on e e lse d oes”
In the d ark est dep ths of Cas t le C ove
Hares m arking confused Ba m bi sen ior an d j un ior
Bambi and Junior Bambi were enjoying the Sydney bushland along the
North Arm track however were totally confused by the hares trail markings
and thought they looked similar to some mesoamerican engravings in the
Cordillera de Tilarán mountains of Costa Rica.
After a few hundred metres in the dense bushland the hares re-entered
suburbia once again with the trail turning back into Mannerim Place where
Tyre Fruck’s Jayco was waiting for its next major trip in partnership with the
trusty Falcon.
On left, and the pack was back onto Deepwater drive to the expectant hares
waiting for the verdict of their winter run.
Payling, Scud and Moishe were some of the first walkers back and even
Mash, a bit rusty after his annual Canadian helicopter skiing sojourn, all
thought the run was a good start for the winter season but of course the real
test would be the On On where the club that wanted guaranteed numbers !
The committee was just thinking that their summer run labours were finally
finishedm however the hares had decided that this committee needed to do
some more work as the packed lined up for their tucker to be served by a
compliant committee.
Unfortunately the Castle Cove Country Club thought they were disciples of
the new Testament - The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish - John 6:1-15
which said
“Now Run 2493 was done. When the committee looked up they saw a large pack of
some 45 souls coming towards PeeDub – Where are we to get some more steaks
One of the committee, the irreligious one. Centrepoint, said – “$20 will not buy enough
steak”
Peedub said- “make the posh standup and I will provide the food” whereupon he took
the steaks and cut them in half to feed to pack
So ends the epistle of John
After accepting the saying that quality was better than quantity, the Posh sat
down to a serviceable meal including desert
After acknowledging again the great contribution to the posh by Philthy, with
an appropriate down down, there was a bevy of beers for the hares,
Bumcrack and Jock the Sock, to Mash ( waiting for his new book-“ I did it
my way” ) and Tartan Bed for their return after some absence and to the
Costa Rican Bambi’s . Of course other notables was Wrappa ( “where the
fuck is my torch – at home!”) and welcoming back to Hanoi and Lost Patrol
Biggamist announced also that Darwin Don has a heart issue but will return
to the pack invigorated after a valve replacement.
Some good quality jokes from Peedub, Tic Toc and off tomorrow to say
goodbye to Philthy
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Your Hash Journey
Time 43 min.
Distance 6.40kms
Average pace 6.45km/min
Receding Hairline
Runs:
Next Week’s Run No 2494 Monday April 20th :
Date: Monday April 20th
Time: 6.30 pm
Hares: Tooth Fairy and Maximus Minumus
Where: carpark in TURRAMURRA Ave behind shops. coming from the south, turn
right into Turramurra ave.
ON ON: JAI HO INDIAN RESTAURANT, Pacific Highway Turramurra.
BRING YOUR TORCHES
Run No 2495: April 20th : Plunger and Two Speed ( aka Not Nigel & Ring Worm)-
1.
RHODES PARK (,end of Killoola Street Concord West) the Kokoda Track Memorial
walkway at Concord West (or Rhodes).
Note: This run will have an Anzac theme being 2 days after the commemoration of 100
years since the landing of Australian troops on Anzac Cove, April 25th 1915
*****
NOTE:
Hash Safety- take your mobile phone with you on runs !!!!! and have the
committee’s mobile numbers in your directory- the defibrillator will be manned at
the bucket – being prepared can save a life!
• It is nearly the end of daylight saving so bring your torches!!- A must do.
• At the Run briefing, hares should describe the nature of the territory for the trails:
either difficult at one end of the scale to easy at the other end of the scale.
•
Events for 2015
•
Vale Philthy:
It was a beautiful sunny day at St Thomas Anglican Church at North
Sydney as well over 300 friends and family of Philthy came to remember
one of the characters of the Sydney Hash House Harriers
Moving eulogies were giving Hell Raiser and Philthy’s daughters.Lisa and
Michelle followed Muff with his very inspirational and sensitive narration of
Philthy’s life
The Cammeray Golf Club was an excellent venue as the Posh from near
and far were there to help celebrate Philthy’s like
There was Major Tom ( Sunshine Coast), Wagga ( Brisbane), Legless,
Tiny ( Tumut), Pompidou’s Paramour, the Moochers , King Arhhur,
Bazza(Barry Warden), Ruptured Duck,( Phil Riddell, Bowral), The
Bellicose Barrell ( David Lynch) & The Lachrymose Bellow( Denis
Lynch), Shitty Liver(Rob Biven) , Nomadic Notorary and Horney’s mrs,
Robin Horn
In addition to the posh there was Harriettes, Larrikins and Philthy’s rugby
and golf friends.
Some excellent stories of Philthy were told by Wally Grout and the Judge
with Peedub leading a memorable Down Down to another Hashman in the
sky
2 of Philthy’s 1990 committee
Smiley & Major Tom
The Judge
Melbourne Max and Pee Dub
Tiny
Wally Grout telling the gathered how he looked after Philthy
In the Gold Coast after consuming numerous glasses of the
Amber liquid
SH3 Events
• Talent Search
Whistle Blowers Wanted!
For a special Sydney Hash event coming up Musicman is joined by TicToc in seeking whistle
blowers, drum beaters, harmonica huff’n’puffers, triangle tinklers, castanet clinkers,
bongo bonkers, kazoo crazies, French horn ompahs, zither zingers, Harpo harpists and
valiant vocalists..or exponents of any other musical instrument among The Posh.
Under the working title of the Philthy Phantastics, those who pass the stringent audition
process will augment a unique new band of talent-you-didn’t–know–we-had artists featuring
keyboard, rhythm Gibson, electric bass, didgeridoo, liquorice stick, ukulele, and vocals of
renown.
They walk among us, so whistle blow, and let Music or TicToc know of the names of Posh’s
Got Talent talent that’s latent, bubbling beneath the surface, eager to entertain at a
special event. Self-nominations especially welcome.
.OnOnMusic
& TToc..in anticipation of your alacrity.
• Weekend Away May 1 to 3:
May 1 to May 3 2015
The SH3 Weekend Away is nearly upon us as your committee is putting the finishing
touches on what promises an action packed event
If you have not paid as yet, please do so as we are finalizing the catering – see Centre
Point
The separate flyer sent last week is being update accordingly including a request for
those attending Friday night’s dinner.
•
2500th Hundred Run: Monday June 1st – A must for all Posh – Past
& Present : a special event is being planned that befits a 25th century run (
see separate flyer to be sent early next week)
A Reminder of the 1000th Run in 1986 –
how times have changed
Philthy back row RHS of Streaky
•
The Annual Relay September 12th: Relay No 47 has been announced
by Wagga and this year it will be held at Kirra on the Gold coast (5 minutes from
Cooloongatta airport).
Cross the Border at your own risk. You have 7 months to prepare your
paperwork and hone your relay skills. Save the DATE and await further advice
from the Border Police with costs advice for Immigration Papers and Fiestas.
Start looking for airfare specials if you are flying up
A Relay Flyer is attached separately to this newsletter was well as a Registration
form. It promised to be a excellent relay is fantastic country
Kitty Litter is organizing a team so please liase with him
Let’s try to support our Queensland brothers and sisters by supporting this relay
•
Hash Walking Group
Hosts for the day: Join Beardsley and his Trusting Companion
Where : 68 River Avenue, Chatswood West
When: This coming Sunday April 19 at 9am.
See Brock for any further details
Hash Sick Bed Corner
Darwin Don
All ok but will need a new heart valve to pump more blood to increase Darwin’s virility (
the girls at the gym have been alerted to a future Darwin attack
God Knows had a fall in the shower after a black out and admitted to hospital. At this
stage all appears to be ok
History Corner
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801–
1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most
influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States.
Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark
Expedition (1804–1806).
Thomas Jefferson was a self- taught architect and designed th Richmond ,Virginia
Capital building , the incredible Library of Congress and the World Heritage Monticello
Cartoon & Joke Corner
We are only 10 days away from the 100 years anniversary of the landing of the AIF
troops at Gallipoli – an event that was a key plank in forging the culture of an
Independent Australia.
The Cartoons and stories are from a bygone era but are an important reminder of the
sacrifice of the men and women of Australia
Cartoons circa 1915-1918
“How do yer spell 'delightful', Bill?”
A cartoon by Will Dyson who was
one of the first artists to capture
the experiences of Australian
soldiers on the Western Front.
On their way: Australians soldiers
embarking at Melbourne to fight in
World War One in December 1914.
Some 8,000 Australian soldiers died at
Gallipoli
Photo of Anzac Cove illustrating
the hopeless nature of its
defensive position
Leather-bound second volume of a diary
written by Corporal S.W. Siddeley 4 April 11 May 1915
Extracts from the diary describing landings at
Gallipoli are attached. Siddeley writes:
'Arrived in sight of land at 5.30 AM and could
hear rifle machine gun and shrapnel fire
some of which stuck to the ship at intervals.
The third brigade were the first to land and
were met by 1000's of Turks who were driven
by the Australians a mile or more back from
the beach
. Our boys before landing lit cigarettes and
rifles and some singing ragtime songs but
several of the glory boys were killed...I think
that I am quite correct in saying we all were
all fairly shy of shrapnel
. It came down worse than a hailstorm. It was a terrible position to be in no cover and no chance of retaliating. I
felt sad thinking we would all be killed before having a shot at the enemy. When we were about ½ a mile from
shore, we saw two boat loads of Australians total about 76 who were all killed. Poor fellows when we got within
15 yards from shore we had to jump, we landed in all directions, some were drowned or rather very near?'
...Joke!
The Harley Davidson
The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson, died and went to heaven.
At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur. 'Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have
changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want to in heaven.'
Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, ' I want to hang out with God.'
St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God.
God recognized Arthur and commented, 'Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson
motorcycle? '
Arthur said, 'Yeah, that's me...'
God commented: 'Well, what's the big deal in inventing something that's pretty unstable, makes noise and
pollution and can't run without a road?'
Arthur was a bit embarrassed, but finally spoke, 'Excuse me, but aren't you the inventor of woman?'
God said, 'Ah, yes.'
'Well,' said Arthur, 'professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention!
1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end suspension
2. It chatters constantly at high speed
3. Most rear ends are too soft and wobble about too much
4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust
5. The maintenance costs are outrageous!!!!
'Hmmmmm, you may have some good points there,' replied God, 'hold on.'
God went to his Celestial supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results.
The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it.
'Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed,' God said to Arthur, 'but according to these numbers, far
more men are riding my invention than yours'.
Druid’s Boob Corner temporarily replaced by a mini series
called “In Swampy’s dreams”
On On
Smiley