Rangitoto Island Run - Auckland HHH 20th Feb

For only the second time, the Rangitoto Run was postponed, due to foul weather. In fact, Hash was cancelled completely when Cyclone Gabrielle hit. So, the rescheduled Rangitoto run was held a week later. We had 40 registered initially, but this shrank to 30 for the rescheduled date, which covered the cost of the boat. Food and drinks were covered by Auckland Hash. 6 o’clock arrived, and the boat left Westhaven, and out into a tranquil harbour, under a sunny sky. What a difference a week makes. As we reached Rangitoto Wharf the GM announced that the runners’ trail was to the top, then down to Islington bay, with Nellie sweeping. The walkers’ trail was round the side of the mountain, with Hard to Port sweeping. The beloved GM stayed on the boat, nursing a crook foot. Carmen and Gladwrap were working hard in the galley, preparing the tucker. Some of the cruisers got off at Islington, to await the two packs. First runner in, by a country mile, was Bird Table, soon followed by first walker, Boring. The rest of the participants were far behind. It had already got dark, with Maybe, Worm & Nellie still out. The call was made to start hoeing into the tucker, then the tail-enders arrived. Good job done by both sweepers, keeping everybody safe. Great feed of ham, salad, buns – followed by steamed puds for dessert.

The GM then called the erection.

·         Demon got everyone to drink to our Hash mates in Napier and Gisborne, who are doing it tough, after the cyclone.

·         He then welcomed all Visitors & Returners Boring was straining at the leash to dish out his fines, so we let him let rip:

·         Carmen – Didn’t stop the cyclone, but managed well with weather this week

·         Mopiko – Gave up his painting to come to Hash

·         Hard To Port – Lost glasses

·         Loose Change – TV star

·         Seal Sucker – Ran to lighthouse

·         Old Ram – Expert on Shitting,

·         Diarrhoea, Vomiting

·         Other Fines: Mopiko – Looks like Gilligan, with his upturned hat (Worm said “What’s Gilligan’s Island?”)

·         Maybe – Bent down and farted in Worm’s face

·         Hard To Port – Didn’t have a run sorted for next Monday

·         Dio & Gladwrap – Great job with the catering