Volume 42, Issue 46 | March 4, 2024

RECEDING HARELINE

Run No.	Date	Hare Apparent	On On
2273	18 Mar	Bee’s Dick	Flagstaff Gully Rd, Warrane
2274	25 Mar	Can’t Stop	TBA
2275	1 Apr	Lone Arranger (Easter Monday)	TBA
2276	8 April	Hare required

UP AND CUMMING

28-30 March 2025 | Aussie Nash Hash 2025, Fremantle

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As we usher summer out the door for another time and usher in the Autumn, a devoted and slightly smaller H5 group decided to head north, through the flannelette curtain, and to the Austins Ferry boat ramp, on a cool and breezy evening.

I won’t delve into the history of Austins Ferry, because I’m sure it won’t be as interesting as Thrill Seeker’s snapshot of the kunanyi tales, and because there’s no point trying to match his literary command of the written word. 

However, of note the area was settled during the early part of the 19^th century by James Austin, who soon established a ferry service between Old Beach and Austins ferry and the Roseneath Inn was a thriving business.  So, it appears that Austins Ferry had a ferry service and a pub in the early 1800’s and by 2024 it’s got neither.  A curious level of ‘progress’ for the area. 

Some of the runners were lulled into a slightly false sense of security, believing Austins Ferry is a pretty flat area, only to be given a knowing look by the Hare, Thrill Seeker as he glanced up the hill towards Poimena Reserve.  Ah yes, a flat area – not quite. 

The group charged off in a westerly direction along Austins Ferry Road to cross the main road and into a reserve punctuated nicely by rabbit holes and the sight of these non-native creatures running about.  Thankfully we all got through without rolling any ankles.  These sights were soon superseded on trail by the ubiquitous melody of dogs barking among the calls of “On On.”

Turning south we commenced a nice little ‘climb’ into the bush by the Roseneath Rivulet and up towards the disc golf course, reputed to be the best little course in Australia, but looking sadly disused.  Of note, this course hosted Australian disc golf championships in 2011 and 2015, but it’s possible that Covid may have brought the facility to a grinding halt, as nothing can be found online about the course after 2020. 

Pole Dancer and Bee’s Dick were ‘surprisingly’ running strongly out in front, followed by the Burgers boys, Dish Licker and me. 

On the edge of the course is where we encountered Thrilly’s triple FT at around the 3k mark.  We darted off in several different directions to check trail and that’s where my commentary of the trail will finish as I got well and truly off trail and didn’t find it again.  It was a frustrating, solo and mildly embarrassing walk/run back to camp via Wakehurst Road. 

On speaking with the other runners and walkers later I recall them enthusiastically recounting steps and dark tunnels and how they enjoyed the hill, finding various trails etc heaping praise on Thrilly’s run.  It was a flat feeling, necessitating self-refection on how to improve one’s navigational abilities. 

Nevertheless, the Firemaster was up and running, the beer was cold and one smart punter had brought a grate for the Firemaster, allowing the option of cooking over the flames, which was a delight! 

I had never seen Thrill Seeker run so fast as he took off in the direction of main road, making me to think he may have rated his run so highly he thought he would do it anyway.  Only to return a short time later with pizza from Pep, which proved to be the preferred choice for a couple of other Hashers.  I can definitely vouch for their pizzas … excellent choice.

The serenity of the evening was routinely interrupted by the constant procession of Utes and hoon mobiles entering and leaving the car park. Presumably we interrupted their gatherings or drug deals or whatever else they were doing. 

And of course, this was exacerbated by the arrival of a beard-stroking man driving a white Toyota Corolla who took umbrage at some overflow parking by the burger boys blocking his vaguely marked driveway to nowhere.  Pencil in a skol right there lads. 

Not to be outdone, not long after this the H5 crew were well and truly gaining a complex for trespassing in a public place when the local wallopers arrived to make enquiries as to what we were doing there and what all the noise was about! The beard-stroking male, the hoons or a nearby resident must have called them. Offended by our encroachment onto their turf and/or the rowdy gathering … or both.  The matter was smoothed over with aplomb by Next Week, and we continued …but not for much longer.  It was kinda time to go. 

Aaah, the northern suburbs … don’t you just love the area?  I can say that because that’s where I’m from …

Congrats on the trail Thrill Seeker.  It was appreciated by many. 

May our Indian summer continue for a few more weeks prior to daylight savings changeover!

On! On!
Organ Grinder

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SKOLS

• Thrillseeker – Hare. Bloody great run/walk. From JK – magnificent job!
• Her Highness Eager – breach of H5 Communication Act, on mobile phone for at least 3 kms
• Sir Eve – took down electronic political board, who are you voting for?
• Lost Property – from Snack Bar. Sonar has one from last week. No takers.
• Grandpa Limp and Grandma Grassroots – Lord Limp has new grandson and Grassroots a granddaughter.
• Big Mac and Quarter Pounder – parked over someone’s driveway. Owner couldn’t get home for a root!

From the floor:

• Just Kidding for Her Highness Eager – blood pouring out of her hand.
• Next Week for KKK – lives in Old Beach, across the water, its 100 metres from OnOn. Could have paddled, swam, but drove 14 km. Weak! Left thongs. 
• Mr Bean for Mrs Bling – tried to change her name.  Lost diamond bracelet. Reward offered!
• Mr Bling, Mrs Bling, Thrill Seeker – pizza for tea!
•  Offal, Mr Bean, Mrs Bling, Grassroots, Nancy Boy – country members
• Police arrived. Next Week said we were H5. Explained everything! No Problems

• …and other skols I forgot to write down.

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DATE: Saturday, 16th March 2024
START TIME: Run starts at 11:00 am.
It is a bus run. Bus will be parked on Marion Bay Road
(near Townsend Lane) above the main car park
at the Showgrounds.
VENUE: Bream Creek Showgrounds, Copping.
COST: $10.00 (includes sausages and some drinks).
HARES: H4 Hashers
Enquiries to Biddy (Big Legs) – 0417 331 441
You must comply with the Bream Creek Show Society’s Covid-19 Laws

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HASH FLASH

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