Bays Combined Xmas run - Monday 25th November
Combined Bays Xmas – 25 November
Seasoned Hashers say there's nothing like a 5-star, glamorous, year-end piss-up with everything you can imagine laid on, no expense spared. Well, this was nothing like that – but it was still a great night put on by Mount Hash!. The venue was TECT Park, a forest reserve midway between Tauranga and Rotorua, with a nearby shortcut to Whakatane.
Around 75 hashers met on a fine, pleasant eve. They came from far and wide, Wellington, Mooloo, Taupo, Tokoroa, Whakatane, Mount, Coromandel and Rotorua. They discussed details of their trip there, the first Hasher off, or
The last Hussy on. the trail was laid by Macwatt, with much intent for a successful climax. 69er and Kahluis ably assisted the Hare in this regard. The booze was staggered in arriving, mirroring the way that many left with it... Words and wine were soon flowing as the Hashers arrived from all directions.
A few hardy runners set out, along with a large group of walkers, on the park trails, following plentiful flour markings. The run went through a tunnel, testing the sure-footedness of some. There were no Mishaps on the trail (she had covid), and the various groups converged at a clearing for the piss-stop. With so many younger hashers speedily running in, Rotorua risked gaining the title of being a Racist Hash!
Upon realising they were at the piss-stop, thirsty and desperate Hashers lustily prepared their lips for a good Screw
Driver Beware, said the sign above the clearing, but we all made it safely back to the shed for down-downs, after imbibing Humpy's glorious Orange & Vodka concoction.
ABN started the fine session, with assistance from Peeping Farmer Tom, and a fine session it was too, with many sculling, and a few songs sung.
Daisy and Eggspurt brought their 'Make America Grate Again', pink elephant vessels, and asked Blow-out to fill them. This he did by trying to pour in through the upraised trunk. But, little did he know that Monica Lewinsky was the only thing capable of quickly going down on an erect presidential icon! Resourcefully he found another hole to Suk-inn the beer.
The organisers, lead by Sourpuss, aimed to cater for all with a wide variety of drink choices. But, clearly there was a problem with the Waikato chilly bin, as the beer soon disappeared into thin air, leaving only ice. This was contagious, as the Tui and Speights bins did the same, and the bubbly and white wine too. Before the end the only booze that hadn't disappeared was the Lion Red and a few bottles of Red Wine.
The evening feast was expertly organised largely by Suk-Inn and Pokin-Out, and what a great job they and their helpers did. There were buns, ham, chicken and 4 salads, followed by a choice of cakes and slices.
The clean-up was quick with so many volunteers, and everything wound up around 9.30pm.