Oct. Hash Report

The October hash was a boisterous affair hared by Crash (and his American sidekick) at Crash’s house in Pu Plai Fah Estate. It was attended by 42 hashers, both young and old. Right away Crash showed his own unique setting style by hiding the paper behind trees and putting himself at the front of the runners, guiding them along. The first back-check was the longest of all-time for Chiang Rai – approximately 250 m. that left the usual front runners confused and FAR behind. Luckily, the hare and entourage were moving at a snail’s pace so the FRB’s were soon able to catch up. After leading us on a tour of the estate, the hare took us out into the rice fields and eventually to a meditation wat. This is where the checks again became deviously tricky including one long false trail. Luckily Nok Easy and Lost Samurai were amongst the front runners. They were able to solve the checks that Namron, Able Semen and other veteran hashers could not. Rain had fallen prior to the start of the hash and the roads up to and down from the wat were especially slippery, ice skates would have been the most appropriate foot gear. After the climb and descent, the course went back into the rice fields and at yet another hard check we lost Oral Banger and Ninja who, while checking, found paper leading back to the temple (and then ultimately back to the house.) Oral Banger claimed to be the first in but having missed over half the hash, his claim is in dispute, however no one disputes that he was the first to start drinking beer. The last half of the run was in the rolling hills to the south of Pu Plai Fah. Since the rain had stopped and the sun had come out, hashers who looked up were treated to beautiful mountain views and ethereal clouds. The last 300 m. or so was through thick shiggy that appeared to have been recently cut. Hashers speculated that Crash had sent his missus out to weed-whack the day before while he made sure the beer was up to par. The pink ribbons that were supposed to materialize for the on-in were ignored by the hashers who raced to get the savory BBQ chicken with peanut sauce that awaited them. Ranger Danger’s sprint got him to the on-in first. The circle was entertaining and not too long. There were a fair number of virgins, one of whom commented to the scribe “hashing is kind of an agreeable religion.” One highlight included an attempt to rename “Taking the Pithe” but the suggestion “Beercelona” which garnered the most votes was not acceptable to our Spaniard who argued that it is impossible for a true Catalonian to accept that a name that had anything to do with Barcelona. We will need to rename him something worse for next time so I recommend starting to think about it – maybe “Whips and Chains” in honor of the Spanish Inquisition or “Nacho Crotcho” – the Spanish way of getting rid of aggressive ladyboys. Finally, Crash’s friend suggested that the CR Hash has gained a loveable rogue in Crash. We can certainly confirm the rogue part! At least his better half keeps him on the straight and narrow. We hope to see you for the anniversary run on Nov. 16th starting at the Chiang Rai Zoo, a real barrel of monkeys!

Driving Directions for Oct. 19th Hash

Start time:  3:30 p.m.

Final destination -  Pu Plai Fah housing development No. 377/3,  approx. 12 km south of Chiang Rai on rt. 1208
Lat Long Coordinates:  19.835740, 99.728420

Directions:

Go South on Rt 1 (main North-South highway into Chiang Rai) to White Wat (Wat Rong Khun).  This is the intersection with rt 1208.  There is a stoplight here.  Turn right onto rt 1208 (enjoy the view of the White Wat as you pass and watch out to not run down awestruck tourists.)

     Continue on for 4 km.  Turn left on small soi with a sign for dumplings (HHH sign).  Go 800 m and through the Pu Plai Fah housing archway.  Go up a small hill half way and turn right at the HHH sign.

  Go 200 m and turn right on first small drive. (HHH sign)  1st house on right.  Park on road (watch out for deep drainage ditches).

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