Run #1 993; COVID Run # 17– Bad Hair Day and Mynie from Sovereign Hill Lookout/Carpark.
We once again were treated to a magnificent winter weekend (thanks R.A.), with a trail that encompassed Peady St reserve, greater Mt Pleasant and Canadian Lakes. This 6.5km trek finished at the residence of BHD where everyone was treated to a fare of party food and cold drinks. Those lucky enough to be there at dusk were also treated to the stunning sunset views overlooking the Greater Ballarat area.
Unfortunately there was an ominous feeling that this weekend would be our last for a while, and this was confirmed late Sunday arvo when out Premier announced another 625 coronavirus cases and then locked us all down for 6 weeks.
Zoom Circle # 19 was a quieter affair with a number of apologies from those taking the opportunity to get out and about for the last time in 6 weeks. Those in attendance included: Spence, Fop, SS & Vibes (briefly before they went out for birthday celebrations – Happy Birthday S.S.!! 🎂), Teflon, NBCL, Nutsy, Bent, BP, Lois, Pauline, Donuts, Nummy, Dumb, DnC, Fascinator, Dim Wit, Campaspee, Fang, Rowdy, and a late Silic who was “just putting in a small cameo” (this was met with a multitude of comments comparing Silic’s body mass with his “small cameo” call)
The Zoom circle began with a display of masks; Spencer sported a homemade milk bottle devise “and if you undo the lid you can continue drinking”. Nutsy showed off some of her mask fashions and DnC went the full-face camouflage option. When it was pointed out that the camouflage made her stand out against her Xmas background image she switched to a nature background, which made her look like a pobblebonk in a pond (Eastern Banjo Frog). Dogs were also a minor theme of this week’s Zoom, with Campaspee and Teflon showing off their canine companions. (see pics for masks and puppies)
Formalities began as our Screw, Bent Nose, tried to outdo Dim Wit with a joke… asking the fat lady at the bus stop “when’s it due” (groans from all in attendance).
He redeemed himself with his “hareless screw” of “Worst Hare” Day’s trail:
‘Set off from the Superlative South East along a track the Briar Fox didn’t know existed, following trumpet shaped trail past Bent’s Alma Mata; P.S. 1436 (Mount Pleasant Primary). Tress, Heales and Morton streets all brought back memories for Bent, as did the venture through the “Plannies” (pine plantations). Trail emerged at Canadian (Greater Mt Pleasant) and incorporated Sawyer Ave (nothing but swamp - points off), the bridge where Rats Arse had previously crashed (traumatic memories) and Poverty Point, where a weeping power pole monument marked George Pell’s lament.’
The drinks stop was highly commended with particular praise for the party pies and sausage rolls, though the dog fight was somewhat unpalatable (Bad dog, Evil, no biscuit).
Final Score: 10²-9² = 19
DnC was called on for SniffyCunt runs and she politely responded, “I don’t have the Bloody Book!!”. Lois Lane, who was in possession of said bloody book, acknowledged Mynie and Just Cum’s 13th runs, Donuts’ 760th run (in ends in a donut) and Spence’s 1221st run last, an achievement worthy of a T-shirt (see pic)
Rowdy was a very reluctant late call up for Sergeant… charges from the run:
Bent charged Rowdy for choosing to run 27km instead of the Hash run.
Bent was charged for taking a phone call from Rear Entry (because he knows everything)
Nummy charged Quick Dick in absentia – Dim Wit held a wire fence open for Quick Dick and the girls to get through. Quick Dick repaid the favour for Dim Wit only to let go of the bottom wire when Dim Wit was half straddled. The recoiling wire almost gelded Dim Wit, who subsequently rolled all the way down the hill in pain.
Dim Wit rebounded the charge to Nurse Nummy for refusing to administer first aid to his wounded member
Nutsy took a phone call from DnC during their run late Monday night; “Why are you running in the dark?” asked DnC. “Because we were waiting for you,” replied Nutsy. Obviously communications have broken down since DnC has been shafted from the Hugh Heffner (NBCL) mansion.
Just before time run out we were asked to remember two important things:
1. Please confirm with your details on the Hash Contacts list (how many “T” are in Mattthew??)
2. Please adhere to the new COVID-19 restrictions on the upcoming runs, including masks for walkers, 2 people maximum, no congregations at the drinks stop, no book. If you wish for your run to be recorded in the book please message DnC at the completion of your run on 0412650447
Next week’s run: Mountie’s “Little Sparrow” run, Sparrow Ground Reserve, Richards St Ballarat
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