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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Hash Report No. 83 Sept. 2010

The Sept. Chiang Rai Hash
Venue: Left past Ban Du Municipality market  and then along the 1151 towards Pong Phrabat Hot springs on a newly paved road.
Hares: Peter (Fired up) and Wi (On Fire) Their first hash as Hares .
The assembly: After 3 weeks of ‘proper’ rainy season weather, with daily torrential downpours and leaden skies, we were blessed with an unexpectedly clear and sunny afternoon.  Not only had the Superhighway between Ban Du and Rajabhat University reverted to road from flowing river, allowing arrival by car rather than boat, but the sun had dried out the hash trail very satisfactorily.  Spermbanks’ brave fashion choice of up –to- the- thigh green leather boots proving to be a tad unnecessary. With quite a few apologies from Hash regulars, and a number probably put off by the weather forecast, we were surprised by a robust turnout of 24 + 2 dogs.
It was great to welcome back ‘Allo ‘Allo  (a 200km round trip to Hash with us ) and partner, and to meet another hash Virgin, introduced to us by the Lost Samurai.
Hash Briefing: Peter (Fired up) gave the briefing. The route involving few inclines and only a few (still) muddy patches. He wasn’t sure how long the trail was (why not, did he and Wi not count their steps when laying the paper trail like everyone else does?), but promised us no unpleasant surprises.  And so it proved.
And they’re off:Yet again, the ease with which you can go from conurbation to countryside in Chiang Rai was illustrated.  And what beautiful countryside it was. Just stunning.  Shocking felt it was ‘well up there’ as a front runner for the Hash with the best scenery. This, coupled with the fact that it was on good paths (with nothing too energetic to raise the heart-rate - if you amble along) and in the company of pleasant people, certainly made it one of my favourites . Thank you, hares.
For those Hashers who choose to walk (OK. for some of us there isn’t any alternative) it was also a Hash where a food collection bag wouldn’t have come amiss.  There were endless fields of pineapples, a few Pomelo trees, rambutans, and other delights.  Nita introduced me to a small green fruit which she called a ‘Thai olive’ – it might be ‘a little sour’’ she said.  Sour – it nearly took the lining off my teeth.  There were hens, Muscovy ducks and even turkeys en-route, and we disturbed a Cinnamon Bittern into flight from one pond, and a White-breasted waterhen back into the foliage on another.
Nobody got very lost. Oddjob proved once again that he can find completely the wrong way to go but still get back ahead of me, though this time he and 2 other hashers (as yet un-named, 3rd Hash coming up) did have to brave 8 vicious farm dogs to achieve this. They all got in safely but from the opposite direction to everyone else, so it rather gave their game away.
Wi  as not one of the FRBs this time, she had to act as sweeper and walk the course, gathering up the last of the flock back into the fold and amazingly enough, she let no one astray!
First back in:  The FRBs were ‘Allo ‘Allo and Able Seaman, running in together (but not hand in hand), followed by Allo Allo's better half, Lost Samurai, Namron and Titanic- amongst others -well ahead of the rest of the Hash pack.
Circle:
Thanks were given to the hares. We enjoyed it, and they must have too because they have already volunteered to do another trail next year.
Our Virgin was welcomed.
The four Hashers to receive their names next hash were toasted.
Shocking broke the news that he would be absent from the Hash for the next 3 months. The lure of scouse and Tetleys proving overwhelming. Of course, with him being away during our selection period for next year’s committee, we could (if we were so inclined) vote him back in without his knowledge, it could be a done deal.
Namron and Able Seaman, possibly Titanic could have been mentioned as worthy stand-ins for our G.M during his absence. My attention span had collapsed by this time.
Shocking sold another T-shirt.
And finally:-Forthcoming Hares:
·         October: Doesn’t Matterhorn
·         November: Gorf and Able Seaman
·         December: Wirgin Bruce and Wild Woman
2011
·         January: Stuart P.
·         February: Titanic
·         October: Fired up and On Fire
·         November: Oddjob and Ooh Matron
And we are looking forward to one hash being organized by the Jubbs. Next year. Two witnesses heard you say so.
As you will notice from the expanding list, you will need to get in quick if you want to pick and choose which month you will be the Hares for!!
Get your thinking caps on for November: November brings us round again to that eagerly awaited time (for the current occupants of the CRH Mis-management Committee it is, anyway).  It’s time for nominations for next years’ G.M, Hash Cash, Hash Beer and Scribe.  If you wish to take on any of these roles or want to nominate a victim, do let  someone on the committee know by e-mail or at one of the next 2 Hashes.  No experience or expertise required, no C.V or interviews. It’ll be the easiest job application you’ve ever done. And think what kudos it will add to your real C.V.
Photographs: Pictures from July, August and this month’s hash can be found by clicking on the following link:

Friday, September 17, 2010

Driving Directions for Sept. 18 Hash

Start time 3:30 p.m.!


Here are the instructions/directions on how to get to the start of the Chiang Rai HASH on Saturday 18th September 2010.
 
So, from Big 'C' head North on highway 1, direction Mae Sai, go over the river bridge, keep travelling North past MAKRO and the Airport don't turn off until you come to Bandu Municipality Market.   Look for concrete pedestrian overpass. Approximately 0.3 km past the market turn left under an arch that says "long live the King" in Thai.  It is either road #1151 or road #1511 but either way, it's the road to the Pong Phrabat Hot Springs and the Pong Phabat Waterfall. The turn off is 9.5 km from Big 'C'. 
 
Hopefully you will see a HHH sign here from about 13.30 , there are several other signs as well including one that says "Pong Phrabat Hot Springs 2.7 km". 
 
Carry on past Sinthanee 7, Mountain View for 2.7 km and just before the right hand bend where the Pong Phrabat Hot Springs & Bandu Municipality Offices are located you will see a concrete road off to your left, HHH sign here, take this road and travel approximately 2.6 km along the road, no turn offs, to the start/finish of the HASH, HHH sign here. If you have a pink bungalow on your left and the Bandu Municipality Offices on your right shortly after the turn off, you'r on the right road. 
 
Sounds straightforward, but please remember this is our first attempt at organising a HASH so we may have forgotten something, my mobile is 0843286926, English only & Wi's mobile is 0810301971 Thai & English.
 
All are welcome and we start at 15.25 with instructions from the Hares, then off sharp at 15.30. The start is a bit earlier than the last HASH, just in case the weather turns bad.
 
On, on !
 
On Fire & Fired Up
 
What if this is as good as it gets?