HZH3 Hash #152 – “The Two Maiden Hares Furn in the Forest Run” – briefly Re-HASHED

Hares for Hash #152 were Sweet FA, Escort Me, and Just “Concha”. Escort Me and Just “Concha” were Maiden Hares. They helped set a great trail through the WuYun Hill forests and 9 Creeks tea fields near the QianTang River S-W of West Lake.

On what was a lovely, but slightly smoggy, day, there were about 30 Hashers along for fun in the Sun. It was very good to see some more Hash Virgins along for this Hash.

Unfortunately, Sheep Shagger arrived late and missed the start… Instead of trying to catch the pack, he decided to run backwards along the return trail. Naturally, he was awarded an extra Down Down for his transgression!  But, he was not awarded the Hash Shit necklace. That honour went to someone else who arrived even later!!! I’ll tell you who in a minute…

The Hash went pretty smoothly, but some of the FRBs (front running bastards) decided to make the Hash a bit longer than the Hares planned by running past a very clearly marked turnoff. Private Parts loses a few navigation points for that stuff up… but, he gains a Down Down!

Due to the excellent trail design, by the excellent Hares, all the Hash runners and Hash walkers finished at about the same time.

Following the Hash, the Hashers formed the Circle and heard many entertaining tales. On just her 2nd Hash, Just “Cecilia” was selected to be the Beer Wench for a 2nd time! Once again, she did an excellent job. Will she make it 3 for 3???       Stay tuned after the next Hash… Oh, it was also her birthday, but she left just before Gasbag managed to find a birthday candle for her. Happy Birthday, Just “Cecilia”!!!

Another fun activity in this Circle was a practice boat race. After losing to both Shanghai and Suzhou after HZH3 Hash #148 and then losing to Shanghai again (but, beating Suzhou) in AnJi, HEIDE thought we needed some extra boat racing drinking practice. We did OK.

So, who was the Hash Shit? None other than HZH3 G.M., H.E.I.D.E…. He turned up halfway through the Circle wearing a jacket, suit and tie. So, he had more Down Downs for being ridiculously well dressed as well.

One of the highlights of the Circle was Just “Concha” getting her Hash name with a not quite full naming ceremony (I don’t remember seeing a raw egg…). She did extremely well to stay on her knees on the hard concrete ground for so long. She definitely has Hash stamina! After the very long discussion and questioning process, a Hash name was chosen… From now on, Just “Concha” should be called The Sea Word!

After the Circle about 20 Hashers stayed on and enjoyed a great meal. Thanks to Escort Me (Eva) for making a great menu selection!!!

Finally, it was the last Hangzhou Hash for Just “Laurie” the vivacious flame haired Doctor from South Africa. She was only in Hangzhou for a month, but she Hashed her heart out attending 2 or 3 HZH3 Hashes and also the big AnJi Hashing weekend. Fare well, Laurie, you’ll be missed!!! I hope you find a new Hash group to join in South Africa soon.

Overall, Hash #152 was held in a really nice and scenic area that we had mostly to ourselves… I’ll let the photos do the talking. See some of the action in the photos below.

To see MANY more (80+ photos!!!) of the photos from HZH3 Hash #152 go to:  https://plus.google.com/photos/107957162966260073626/albums/6086257025961546449

Thanks to all those Hashers from whom I “borrowed” photos…  🙂

On! On!

Sweet FA