Not quite in order, but a great weekend away at Bay of Islands Holiday Camp in spite of it being mushy and muddy underfoot.

Magic's new campervan gumboots were perfect for the conditions.

Saturday 3pm. The trail had been laid by our hares, Knose and Tight Bolt, once they had shaken out the old damp mildewed flour from the dribble dropper and replaced with new.

Over the road, littlies, biggies and in betweenies. The private road took us up to a check where Dimmer and Little Dimmer branched right looking for trail. "You're going the wrong way" echoed through the now decimated pine forest while the old farts came to a large tree fall. some clambered over, or around, some thought of their expensive prosthetics and elected to turn back and hunt out the P.S.

Trail came to a full stop and those that had ventured, turned back and got passed by the younger and fitter bouncing back.

On our return we spied hashers off trail **?? ^^+! Hadn't they learned. A red shirt (Tight Bolt) , a psychedelic blinding pink shirt (Blackbeard) and a few black shirts Dimmer and Tinnie. Blackbeard seemed to be in the swamp, up to his ears in the bulrushes and toi toi.

Lucky it was a 3pm start. We all got back in daylight and met Screw Loose at his hash mobile where refreshing nectar was produced.

Back to the campsite, a quick shower and we dressed in theme for the evening celebrations.

Tight Bolt as purser of the aircraft was in charge and started the evening off. Awards, non awards, birthdays Screw Looses 71st, and general bonhomie.

Screw Loose and Tight Bolt's family did an outstanding dinner, what a feast. Ham by Shuttle, Lamb, fabulous potato bake. and a 71st cake in chocolate and carrot cake with a brilliant blue icing.

Thanks to Screw Loose and tight Bolt's family for a great weekend.

Little hashers Toby, David and Michael kept us entertained with birthday balloons.

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On Monday 22 August a Community memorial service was held at 11 am at the Raglan Town Hall for

Loud (Lord Robert James MacLeod). There was a welcome Karanga/Mihi/Karakia/Wiata.

Guests were then welcomed by Dagy, celebrant for the service. Wellspread gave an excellent eulogy.

Other tributes followed from family, Raglan Community Board, Waikato District Council, Raglan

Volunteer Fire Brigade, Raglan Lions and Dagy for H3. Loud was piped out to the tune Amazing

Grace. Following the service attendees moved across the road for a wake at the Raglan Club where

many memories and tales were told.

On Tuesday 23 August Loud’s memorial hash run set by hare, Humpy, began at 11am at the Raglan

Camp Ground soccer field. A collection of many veteran hashers from around NZ assembled to

accompany Loud on his final hash run. The trail commenced through Raglan Domain, across the Te

Kopua channel via the Papahua footbridge, and continued past places associated to Loud, including

Raglan Volunteer Fire Station for our first check, before continuing to the second at Raglan Town

Hall. The pack slightly diminished as we climbed to view Raglan harbour and bar (the sand bar across

the harbour entrance and not the tavern variety) before descending to navigate the Kaitoke walkway

past Raglan Area School (where the experienced pack provided expert advice to students on how to

slide down a soapy slide). A third check and PS, was made along the walkway with a view over the

inlet to the MacLeod residence. It was On Home to their abode from there. The circle and fines

followed and a few wee drams in tribute were also downed. His casket was placed in a coffin, built

by Short Planks and Dagy, together with the ashes of both his canine mates, Tammy and Maxi, who

had gone before. Also included were the consumed whisky bottle and hash memorabilia including

his mug and MacLeod hash kilt. The signed lid was secured, a nip of very special single malt

Chieftains MacLeod whisky was drunk to his memory and he was laid to rest in the garden under the

avocado tree. A BBQ followed with many memories and tales told. A great send off for a great

hasher.

On On Loud to join that hash pack in the sky.

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What a fantastic weekend with the cosy number of 41ish mostly south islanders known for their hospitality and putting on a bloody good pissup!

Friday night the beer showed up on Emdefs trailer and hashers started dribbling in from the pub crawls down from Christchurch!

Festivities hurriedly began as it usually does with hashmen drinking beer at the keg outside and the Harriet's getting rather shit faced playing drinking games inside! STD our chef rustled up mouse traps to slow down the eventual consequences of such activities.

A tropical light breeze blew known from my hazey childhood memory as a Norwester which blew its arse off for an hour causing a power black out at 9pm "the drinking games continued" a small glitch! so we all thought but the south has a few old macracappa trees that just happen to fall onto power lines.

The next morning still no power! So STDs competent calm manner got Toyboy out of bed in his camper and told him we are using your gas and your BBQ to cook breaky! It was noted Toyboy nearly didn't bring his camper as he was told there was surplus accommodation!

As predicted and there were many predictions over the weekend the rain followed the Norwester and a shit tonne fell overnight leaving the hare to recognize his run plans to a nice gentle amble through farm land past the old homestead and back to the youth camp for the circle and a great lunch prepared yet again without power!

By this time the event organizers were thinking how the fuck were they were going to prepare a main meal on Saturday evening on Toyboys BBQ!

Well south islanders are resilient creatures and RLDs family in Geraldine happen to know Trev who has a neighbor called Trev and a cousin called Derek! So a trailer loaded with a large BBQ and generator turned up at the camp as a contingency! After all this kerfuffle the bloody power goes back on around 2pm much to a sigh of relief from Dingaling and STD!

Can't remember allot about the circle as I was in my cot having a nap after being kept up till 3am singing songs with Daggy on guitar and MiMi pouring dark Sambuccas down my neck! However I did here Daggy in the circle interjecting on more than one occasion!

After the circle the whisky or wiskey club settled in to the end room for a serious session while the rest of us dusted of our hang overs played games in the hall and just having a good chit chat and socializing that we all do so well at in the Hash!

A feast was served by STD and helpers then the theme night began "nursery Rhyme" fancy dress judged by Ding!

Nursery Rhymes theme winners were MiMi as Little Miss Muffet & Pannikin Cider as the Old Man Who Bumped His Head (its raining, its pouring).

NZ GM Bird Table ran the recovery run circle on Sunday with a heap of deserving fines gathered over the wknd! One in particular not to be scribed.

another successful although a liitle stressful Winter Camp for the organisers no covid cases reported and a big THANKYOU!

on on ABC- WH3

Check WH2H3 Facebook for photos

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Saturday started well enough, 111 and I caught the train at Baldwin Ave and we picked up others on the way – Loose Change Dio and Bwana for three – and eventually caught up Hacker and Gawd Knows at Swanson. Xerox was up from Rotorua with Tnuc (who’s visiting from Newcastle) and they were staying with The Worm and Bird Table, so we ended up with pretty good numbers – I think we had 17 on the train. Dio had a senior moment at Swanson and discovered he couldn’t tag off on the train using the open-door buttons…… The RSAs Swanson, Henderson and Glen Eden and then to New Lynn where we had lunch at the mall before going to the RSA where we caught up with Captain. Dodgy is the Club President and ran a circle for us. It was here that we caught up with Mighty Mick who is back in Auckland from Orewa. I haven’t seen Mick for years – it is suffice to say that if one’s girth is a measure of happiness then Mick’s had a happy life. It was good to catch up and it would be great to have him back in the pack. China got talked into buying a subscription to the RSA by Dodgy then discovered that the Hash had put on free beer at New Lynn. I wonder why he’s called Dodgy…? We lost a few at New Lynn including Piss on You and it was then on to Avondale where we caught up with Fe Fi. That was the end of the line for Dio and Triple One and I hopped off at Baldwin while the balance went on to Parnell. All in all it was a great day. Thanks Demon for your organization, it looks like this could be annual event

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A very enjoyable weekend in Picton on the 1st Aotearoa Matariki weekend, organised by Thirsty Thursday Taniwha Hash of Wellington and attended by around 60 Hashers.

The weekend kicked off Thursday in Wellington with the regular TTT run where the pack was greatly bolstered by the North Island Hashers in town for the ferry early Friday. Starting at the Welsh Dragon Bar, a small pack set off for a pleasant stroll round the Wellington waterfront to meet up with the out of towners at the Piss-stop in the Civic centre. From there it was another short walk to a mid city bar where Dio from Auckland distinguished himself by over jealous bartender assistance.

Friday was the 8.30am ferry sailed and a Ditch run on board. Nice calm sailing and at Picton the Hash were led on a short live trail by RV to a park on the waterfront. No show from the Nelson (still on way) and Christchurch (testing out guitars at accommodation) hashers but the pack were entertained by a lesson on Matariki from Kaumatau Hash Brown from Wellington, before a short circle.

Next on the days proceedings was a Hash run hosted by Wellington Ladies at 3pm to celebrate Matriarch Chips’s 1800th run. Hares One Pint and DT. This was planned to lead into RV’s planned pub crawl at 4.30pm. However like many a Hash event incompetent helpers impacted on the plans and so the pub crawl did not keep to schedule, although about 40 hashers enjoyed a splendidly cunning trail and Piss-stop by the mini putt.

It was each Hasher to their own choices in the evening, but a great evening was had at the Thirsty Pig Tavern where the one man band had the Hash dancing all night. Dancers led by Birdtable and Cisko Kid.

The main Saturday Run kicked off at 11am at Endeavor Park. A nice long trail set by RV and Panicking Cider – around 8-10km mostly in the bush. A wet day but the bush provided some shelter. Piss-stop on the ridgeline with snacks and drinks.

Hash circle under shelter of Pine trees. TTT members RV, Handle, JJ, Fraggle, Panicking and Corpuscle honoured for various permeations of the number 3 which is their magic number. More history of TTT from RV and then the circle was handed on to NZGM Birdtable and finally fines from the forest floor.

The evening saw various pockets of Hashes in pubs and restaurants round town.

Sunday was the Recovery run which started a the skate park and then to Firkin’s retreat for a PS. Arson (son of the late Firkin) outlined the plan for this Hash retreat in honour of his Dad.

Glorious day and so to the Ferry for return sailing and one last Ditch run.

Aftermath was a number of Hashers testing positive for Covid. Hopefully they all recovered.

Thanks to TTT for an enjoyable weekend. The main workers seemed to be RV and Panicking from TTT with assistance from Omo (driver) and High Heels (shopping)

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Nomad 2022 - Waiotapu Camp Rotorua June 4th to 6th

The following attended the 18th Nomad at the Waiotapu Camp – halfway between Taupo and Rotorua.

Handle, LGFM, FnkinFeeFoFFum, Ducph, Boulder Holder, King Not Rob, Gonzo, Tuneful, Budgie, Birdtable, The Worm, SSS , Metal Mickey, Petal , Gypsey, Rewd, Osscar,

Bingarden, Whorepiss, Hooka, Crabstick, Couldn’t Cum, Spurt, Blue Virgin, A Blueshin, He's my Brother, Smuggler, Flipper, Demon , Madd On Er, Perky, Humpy, Sierra Hornie, Masterbaker, Mimi, Forceit, Wrinkly Wrangler, Mudguard, Mini Haha, B4, Gawd Knows, Captain Pugwash, Miss Hap, 50 Shades of Gay, Bolyx, Small Black, Red Riding Hood, Bluevain, Cornetto, Bentshaft, Suipe, Blady, Lip splitter, Nasal Cum, Smegma, Dragon Lady, WENDY, Toyboy, RLD, Sandman, Meat to Plez , Juggler, Flight Risk, Chick Flick, Likka, Gaytee (Gatecrasher), MB, Smurf, Big Spender, Skiddy, Mole, Daisy, Shunter, 2 Jugs, Skidz, Emfa, MacWatt, Kahluis, KKK, Oggy, Dinki, Natalie (I ain’t coming no more).

Organisers were members of the Wellington Hash. ABC, Tripod, High Heels, He’ll Keep, Porkbox, DT and Hash Brown, with trail setting and other assistance from Shortplanx and Xerox.

For the committee the weekend started off on the Thursday with a trailer load of food, craft beer and wine delivered to the Camp chiller and kitchen. Followed by a night at the Waiotapu Tavern watching a local pool competition. Friday morning was the big buy up in Rotorua of more food, cider and beers. Then into the camp and welcoming 8 hashers, keen for a 3 night stay. There were also hash gatherings in Taupo and Rotorua at Xerox’s place.

1pm Saturday was the main gate opening and Hashers flooded in throughout the afternoon, with banners and balloons for Perky’s 70th birthday centre of attention.

Saturday evening had the drinks and food flowing with entertainment aplenty with a multitude of Hash musicians from all over the motu. The South Islanders also had a large Jenga game plus another game involving the throwing of ball string things at railings – ladder ball ?. Both these games were put to very good use on both Saturday and Sunday nights. Late night savouries and mouse traps proved very popular from head chef Tripod.

Sunday was the main Hash run with Shortplanx heading off early with bags of sawdust accompanied by Dupch and Budgie. Xerox was not in a fit state for 12km of trail checking.

At 11am the run started after instructions from Shortplanx. Unsurprisingly the vast majority of Hashers did the walk and short walk. All trails led to Kerosene Creek where the WHHH barbeque trailer Tammy awaited with sizzling sausages and drinks for lunch. Swimming in the hot springs was also popular and then a 2km walk back to camp.

The Circle was directed by NZGM Birdtable with assistance from her secret RA’s Hornie, FckingFeefifofum and Lipsplitter. Then a multitude of fines from the floor and a rousing variety of down down songs.

Then into the evening with dinner, drinks and Cocktail party. Games music and into the small hours some strange game that involved Hashers swapping clothes.

Monday was the usual wrap up with a hearty breakfast followed by the recovery run round the campsite. This featured the last chance to catch Covid with 50 hashers cramming into one cabin for a cosy circle !!

We also had updates on Interhash Queenstown from Bluevain and NZ Nash Hash from Toyboy.

Volunteers were called for for Nomad 2023 with none forthcoming.

However Likka offered himself and Daisy for 2024 which would be the 20th anniversary of the first Nomad that the 2 of them organised.

As a post script it appears that this Nomad was indeed a super spreader Covid event. Birdtable had counted 36 hashers positive by Friday and hosted a Zoom circle on the Saturday. Feefifofum’s estimate was 2/3.

But as Mimi commented, “feeling crap for a few days but then good to go for Matariki “

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Auckland Hussies AGM - March

New Committee

New GM - Snatch

Brewmaster - Crude

Trail master - Thumper

Hash Cash - Indinial

Fines Master - No Entry

Plunder - Registrar

Annual awards

Pringle - Coldest Run

Dickorum Muddiest Run

Full Cock UP - Wettest Run

Magpie - Best Run - she’s been trying for 40 years and as Trail Master effectively awarded it to

herself!

No Entry - Shit House Run

Snatch - Shortest Run

Sprite and Titijig set the Longest Run

Magpie really appreciated FCU, Old Ram, Coy Boy and Pringle who were all prepared to set runs

at short notice

Plunder and Phantom set the most runs

LC nominated Dickorum for the Balls up Run and was awarded it himself

AGM TRAIL

Trail went on down Queen St to the first OP at the King St Reserve. Hot Cross buns and mulled wine. On down to Fisherman’s Wharf. We made our way around the coast under the bridge to the Shoal Bay haul out area and eventually to the second OP at Sulphur Beach Rd. Somewhere along the way we lost The Worm who caught up again at the third OP in Stafford Park. Richmond Rd, Bell Vue Ave, Queen St, Faulkner, Wilding and Home. Just under 5Km and three OPs. Good AGM run and the rain held off until we were all back.

Fines

Plunder and Phantom fined as hares – great effort – well appreciated

Magpie had a fall going down to Shoal Bay and was fined for kissing the concrete

The Worm missed the 2nd OP and when back when queried about what he was doing on his phone

said ‘I’m turning off my measuring stick’. Bad news for Bird Table….

Phantom at the 2nd OP said, ‘Thumper knows the way’ Thumper was not there, he had confused

her with Plunder. How long have they been together?

Revs lead the pack down the garden path

Wau didn’t want to dirty her shoes and turned back

Sprite welcome back

Pringle leading the pack into the men’s toilet

Crude for taking an umbrella on the run.

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10 years of Blackball(s)!

Blackball 2022 was another fantastic weekend organised by hosts Wee Knackers and Philup.

With 72 hashers registered, this 10 year anniversary run was the largest yet. Quite a difference to the 2012 event when Christchurch hashers camped in Philup’s and Wee Knackers’ garden.

As modern hashers do, most people parked their campers and other non-tent sleeping facilities at either the Hilton (formerly known as) or the backpackers, with a few experienced attendees taking advantage of the unusually quiet hall.

The weekend started en route from Christchurch with stops at the Sheffield pie shop and Lake Brunner pub. Then on to Blackball where the hashers doubled the town population.

Friday night was mainly at the Workingmen’s Club, where the beers flowed, the op shop became a formal runway and supper was served.

Saturday morning was a slow start but once the sun came out, hashers were raring to go. In traditional hash fashion, a lengthy run briefing demonstrated the markings that might be encountered on the run accompanied by detailed instructions that were promptly forgotten.

After a false start for the runners, the pack regrouped and runners and walkers alike headed to the stream, heckling the Larikin cricket players on the way.

The first river crossing was a piece of for the pack of experienced hashers, even the slippery bits didn’t phase the pack.

The next bit, an onerous walk up a dry river bed found the pack in desperate need of refuelling beer.

When an obvious OP was passed with no beer, a tedious uphill climb through gorse and ferns was really just a walk in the park for the experienced pack.

Finally, finally, finally the PS was reached with plenty of well-earned beers and RTDs waiting.

After well drawn out PS, it was choose your own trail On Home. Something about going either straight over the false trail back into town or right into the bush for another hash adventure.

Those opting for the hash adventure route were rewarded with a hill climb with a great 360 view and old mine workings.

Eventually the pack regrouped at the domain where lunch and beer was served with a cricket game for entertainment. A fine circle was held and then the pack dispersed for showers, naps, sex and beer.

The evening festivities were split between the Hilton (formerly known as) and the Workingmen’s Club.

Sunday morning brought sore heads, foggy memories, brekkie and a short wreckovery walk to the mine memorial.

After another drawn out fine circle, hashers grudgingly dispersed back to all parts of NZ with promises of returning next year and see you soon at NOMAD, Winter Camp or both or neither.

THANK YOU Wee Knackers and Philup for another great weekend.

Also thank you to STD and Dingaling for their silent support leading up to and during the weekend.

THANK YOU Wee Knackers and Philup for another great weekend.

Also thank you to STD and Dingaling for their silent support leading up to and during the weekend.

Attendees Ange. (With Stroker), Bird-Table, Bolyx, Brunnhilde, Cannibal, Cock Ryder, Couldn't Come

Crabstick, Cuddles, Cum Down, Dagy, Daniel, Deepthroat , Ding-A-Ling, Dry Hump, Fingers

Fruit Machine, Fuckwit, Goodnight Kiwi, Gravel Rash, Handle, He'll Keep, Jennit@ls

Joe 90, Kahluis, Klingon, Knuckle Duster, KTT, LGFM, Lip Splitter, Lone Ranger, Macwatt

Magic Roundabout, Mole, Moobz, Nasal Kum, Navigator, Nice, But, OO7, Phil Up, Pissoles

Puff, Revs, RLD, Rob Whittaker (not named yet), Robyn Whittaker (not named yet...,

Sauce for the Goose, Shaggus, Small Black, Ssangyong, STD, Sticky Willie, STOMPA, Stroker

Supa Dupa, The Worm, Toylit Duk, Triple S, Tripod, Vasie, Wee Knackers, Wet Pussy, workashirka

Weazel Piss, Xerox

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Wellington Hash had their annual Memorial run on the 31st of January – an A to B run attended by about 40 hashers.

“A” is the Whenu Tapu cemetery at Plimmerton and “B” is Porkbox’s house down on the waterfront at Pukerua Bay.

Prick of the week writes the trash and so follows the write up of relatively new hasher Penguin.

W were joined for the evening by two Mount Maunganui Hash members: Macwatt and Kahluis. After we had a toast to the 19 members who have passed on (thanks to Porkbox for arranging the ceremony) we took off through what might have been a graverobbers’ entry to the cemetery, heretofore only known to Porkbox.

A pleasant walk through some shady bush, across a railway track, then a fence, then a bog to fill our shoes with mud… then uphill. Then another bog and some fences - but always uphill. The trail was a bit obscure in places along the way and, early in the climb, the hounds were spread out over several spurs and gullies –we all seemed to realise that the trail ultimately led upwards. Out onto the top of the ridge into what had to be very balmy weather for this part of the country and then along to the marked descent point. Porkbox had put in some hard yards with a shovel to prepare a goat track down the hill to the beach. The weather was superb and the Piss-stop at the beach near Wairaka Rock was a welcome conclusion to the climbing.

Back at Porkbox’s front yard the usual stories were told while Tammy cooked the meat and Ayotollah and his henchmen Sproggy and Capt’n Cook dished out the fines. Notable fines (from my perspective) went to the characters that weren’t wearing a hash shirt.

DT demonstrated that truth should not get in the way of a good story - so you should all (except DT) be worried about being in line for POW award next Hash.

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Z pier to Rangitoto ‘Dio, do you need a hand with the tucker? I could ask 111 to do a coleslaw if it would help.’ I suppose I should have asked her first….. but I was happy to do it myself if necessary. It didn’t seem right for Dio to do the lot by himself or with Gladwrap who has always helped in the past. Nellie had the booze sorted and Captain had his big munitions containers and ice, so all was well. The only thing I had to organize was myself and that proved to be a mission. I opened my hash bag and discovered some of the gear was reluctant to leave the interior. It seemed to be glued in place. Further investigations revealed that an energy gel left in the bag from marathon days (expiry date circa 2015) had expired itself, exited the packet and proceeded to glue the gear into the bag. Nothing a bit of hot water couldn’t fix but we put this crap into our systems…. So we used 111’s bag. Sorted. Where are my runners? Found eventually, by 111, and we’re off to Z pier. I’m clearly starting to lose it. Regular readers are in little doubt. Good crowd turned out with good representations from most of the packs: Woeful, North Shore, Norwest, Hussies and Mangawhai. Excellent. Helped by Wot Wife bringing the Brown clan with partners. 37 on board one of the smaller boats. Would have been 38 but Bwana missed the boat. New skipper and crew – happy enough and a good set up. Magpie and Plunder considering the gut buster via McKenzie Bay. A couple of wines on the trip out persuaded them it was a bad idea. Onto the wharf and it was time for a group grope/photo op as per GM’s instructions. Photographer Nellie given instructions re fingers over lenses. On we go and the pack heads for the dunnies. Demon claimed he was using unisex facilities, but the female shrieks of indignation indicated they disagreed. The pack split between the Summit track and the Islington Bay track – none had the urge to do the gut buster. It was a take your own brew to the top job as the rangers have all changed and we haven’t been able to bribe them with a dozen to cart the bins up. We were led up by Old Ram, Utzi, Bush Banger, Dio, Phantom, Fifty Shades and Toejob. Old Ram and Utzi were the first two to the top to enjoy the drizzle and cloud but no view. Not sorry it wasn’t baking hot as I was buggered. Trip down was a different story. Old Ram should have been the first down, but he took a wrong turn and was headed back down to the wharf. He was put right by some of the slower pack members and ended up doing a kilometre more than the rest of us. Good quick run down following Fifty Shades most of the way and picking up the walkers down near the bottom. I arrived at the wharf and there’s something missing. No boat. According to 111 they stopped for a fish. Magpie was the first Hussie in, and she was sporting an injury, Broke her fall with an elbow. Demon arrived with the first aid kit and he, Weeek and Woody formed an A&E unit while we waited for the boat. Demon was well into his work with his MASH kit ‘Demon, is it true you’re also a keen amateur gynecologist?’ ‘Yes, I enjoy looking up me old mates.’ He then proceeded to tell me about his latest colonoscopy appointment. Way too much information even for the scribe. The skipper had a few issues tying up – the off shore breeze not helping – but soon enough we were boarding for a well-earned beer. Flipper flopped himself down on one of the munitions boxes. Demon reckoned he must have completed an apprenticeship. ‘How’s that?’ ‘Well, he’s showing a bloody great builder’s crack!’ Usual wait for the back markers with Arkles and Nellie sweeping all were accounted for so we started the tucker without them. There was more than enough food with Dio providing a big ham. We even had dessert – fruit salad and ice cream with sugar donuts. Athlete’s soul food. Fines The GM did the intro then handed over to the RA Demon was up first. He might have gotten away with trying to use the wrong dunny, and possibly his desire to look up old mates, but the final straw was offering Weeek the kiss of life for a blister….. ‘Balls to Mr Banglestein….’ Mrs Brown’s boys, girls and partners were called up along with Wot Wife – Mr Brown. He wasn’t the only Mr Brown on board and Violet was called up to join them. You can see the resemblance; he has arms and legs too. ‘How many queers can you grab by the ears in and old and English garden….’ Michelle and Alex were called up as virgins. Alex protested that he had been to Mangawhai so wasn’t technically a virgin – to no avail – as many hussies can confirm, you might not be a virgin, but could be to Auckland Hash. ’They ought to be publicly……’ Magpie was called up for an environmental offence. She fell over trying to read a sign and left blood on the rocks of Rangitoto. Demon got very excited being able to use the First Aid kit. We all have to have a reason to live…. ‘B-I-M-B-O…’ Flipper was fined to celebrate coming out – of his builder’s apprenticeship – which allowed him to display his builder’s crack while keeping the munitions box with all the booze in it firmly shut. ‘Arsehole….’ Old Ram clearly dehydrated, became confused and was busy running back to the Rangitoto Wharf from whence we had just come. If it hadn’t been for Selena as a back marker informing him of the error of his ways he would have had a very long run ‘You’re stupid…’ Weeek copped a fine for changing her socks mid run and still getting a blister. It remains a mystery as to how Demon’s ‘kiss of life’ was going to heal Weeek’s blister, but the power of human imagination/inspiration should never be underestimated ‘Arsehole….’ Next Week’s Run As Hussies restart this week it’s back to being a men’s run. Dio and Loose Change Northern Line 6 Beresford Square off Pitt St Hussies Magpie Rocket Park Councilor’s Drive 6.30p

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A grand tartan turnout for our 750th Run which was from 608 Pungaere Road. Events were : A Tartan set up. Drinks before the run, for some. The Run, Circle, ON ON Tributes, Bag pipe parade, Ode to the Haggis, Feast, Single Malt Whiskey, Bag pipe serenade.

No prizes for the best dressed, but there were a few contenders and 5 Nil and Smalmafinga did not disappoint - sorry no Hash Flash.

A flour trail sent us running along the top end of the kiwifruit orchard. Several checks had us searching, ON ON past the cemetery to the end of Onekura Road and a Big ON Back arrow. BB took off his shirt in appreciation of the rain shower while Knose kept his hat on.

The Run was rated 7.50

Fines for those Running: Blackbeard, Knose and Tight Bolt. (No fines for wankers: 5 Nil, SMF, LSD and Extacy, Teazy, Robin Hood, Ebeneezer, Vietnam Vet, Teazy, TMO, Screw Loose, Magic and Cannibal) Fines for those abstaining: Cockroach, Braveheart

DoW: Screw Loose for losing his new prescription glasses, while hunting.

Sash: Ebeneezer for collecting the haggis in Auckland.

Fines for visitors: 5 NIL and Smalmafinga, LSD and Extacy and virgins, Malcom and...

Apologies from Moogabee and Pokin Out : Thanks for the invite. Very very tempting to come up and celebrate 750 runs with you folk. Had to curb the urge as the camper is going in for a service & check up (for our month long trip down to the South Island in February) the day after the celebration. Please say On On to everyone and we promise to be there for your 800th run, not far away. See you then, if not before. All the best.

Apologies from One Behind and Two in Front ; Okaye and Max - One Behind and Max were looking forward to wearing their kilts!

Teazmaid led a tribute to BOI Hash

Ist run in Kawakawa. 2007. Many from out of town. Only a few locals including BOI Hash founders Pokin out, Moogabee, who had moved to Kerikeri from Tauranga and myself (TEAZY)

Hashers from Auckland, Whakatane and Mount Maunganui hash.

The Run was around Kawakawa including a drink stop at the famous toilets. Our logo is the toilet.

We had drinks and dinner at the restaurant in Opua-Blue Waters-owned by Keyless (hasher ex Whakatane) and her brother. Just opened, still wet bar top.

Party continued at Shepherds Road. Details all a bit hazy

Memorable runs- I know there are more.

Our first weekend camp, with visitors.

111 Emergency run at Wainui Bay. Hashers went through a pre entry camp medical check

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Special run #222 Tea cup on Patch (John Key and John Banks had a public cup of tea)

Weekend at Lonsdale-again many visitors-from Auckland, and Whakatane. Was during the election voting night and some disappeared to get result.

Agpu 2011- outwit, outplay, outlast (Survivor)

Shipwreck theme at Puketi forest

Aroha Island #300th - nautical theme

- someone fell off the hash toilet and our kiwi watching outing was unsuccessful, think the shusshung was too loud.

Mahinepua #400th

Annual Leo Run for a few years in conjunction with BOI hashes as quite a few born under that star sign.

Numbers grew, some hashers of other chapters coming to the area, some virgin recruits-a small number of whom stayed for a short and some for a long while. We hashed in Whangarei when numbers were too low one winter and joined them for ON ON week ends too.

We went to a few AGPU away weekends

At Nash Hash 2015, we put our hand up / arms twisted more like - to host NASH HASH 2017

A lot of hard work, many hours finding what turned out to be the perfect venue and countless hours in the two years organizing 320 hashers from all over the world, caterers, trails, entertainment, drinks, goody bags and other bits and pieces.

It was all worth the effort as it was a fabulous weekend and still being talked about, especially the Bland Bay venue and the helicopter drink delivery and public flights.

# 500th Run was celebrated from the St James Church Kemp Hall, the Monday after NASH HASH - the biggest BOI Hash attendance.

A crowd of us went to Fiji INTER HASH 2018

More recently our Tropical AGPU night last year and tonight's Haggis night and #750th Run acknowledgment celebration

Top Run numbers : Screw loose 491 +1 Knose 462+1 Tight Bolt 460+1

Numbers have sometimes dwindled a bit but as the saying goes quality not quantity and we have always kept going.

Once a hasher always a hasher. May the trails and get togethers be filled with friends and the beer always cold and may we together raise a glass to 750 Runs old.

Knose added: His first run with BOI Hash, was in Russell. Knose ventured off to chat up a friend and missed the return ferry. He was duly awarded the original blue DoW cap.

The Robbie Burns celebration continued with Blackbeard piping Ebeneezer, Magic and Cannibal around in a parade with the Quiach.

Ebeneezer read a Scottish Robbie Burns ode to the haggis, and he wield a large knife into the haggis. Ebeneezer had also baked the haggis, neeps and tatties, a carrot and parsnip dish as well as a pumpkin dish.

After our unnamed guest recited grace in Latin, we were treated to the Scottish Burns feast.

Shuttle did not show up, but she provided the yummy steam puddings and a trifle.

Black Beard, with his bag pipes, serenaded the late night as we polished off the whiskey.

Thanks for a memorable and pleasurable night, Magic and Cannibal, Ebeneezer, Black Beard and Shuttle.

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Winter Camp kicked off on Friday the 13th with various meet ups on the journey to Wainui. Hilltop tavern being the last and most scenic.

With a fully registered camp it was a tight squeeze to allocate beds for the 80 or so attendees.

Kegs of Speights and Dark were soon flowing and the 1st of many top meals produced. Theme of the night was “Masks” although this didn’t kick in until the 11pm “ Masked Hash run”.

11pm and assembling in the main dining entertainment hall the pack set off. Thanks to the levels of inebriation many of the pack lost trail before even getting out of the rambling complex of rooms, hallways and stairways. Those who did make it out found trail up a slippery track and across and back to the other end of the Complex.

Back in the main hall we found Dagy questioning why we were not still at the Piss-stop. Apparently SSS was waiting up in the bush with various concoctions of Purple death and other delights. Despite Dagy’s urging no one actually found SSS and he eventually avoided hyperthermia by coming back to the hall where the PS concoctions were enjoyed in warmth and comfort.

Saturday morning and a gloriously sunny morning but it was a slow start in the dining hall. Grumblings of cold showers in the South wing. Dogs turned on one switch and then Tripod tracked down a hot water cylinder cupboard and another off switch. Reports filtering through of an unnamed hussie waking up with a black eye and sore tooth and no memory of what happened. Mystery solved when CC appeared wearing a mask.

Run set for 11ish. But then the weather turned Dunkirk and run start delayed until midday with committee discussions on how to proceed in the pouring rain. Eventually we assembled and off we went. Stuff up early in the run and only 6 hashers made it to Piss-stop one. The main pack headed off down the road towards the beach, totally unaware we had missed the loop to PS1. Once again SSS, manning a PS and he has lost the pack. Well 6 hashers appearing is an improvement on none.

PS 2 was far more successful. A plentiful supply of Speights and other cans plus some 12% beer that according to He’ll Keep was “horrible”. A small number of runners including RV, Macwatt and Kahluis headed up a track into the hills ignoring calls to return to base.

Back at the ranch and it was a very entertaining circle kicked off by Garden City’s Klingon, Mole and Dagy. Birdtable (NZGM) joined in the fun and finally it was fines from the floor and lost property. Mole presented with an impressive drinking receptacle for a milestone with Garden City. He was also reunited with his long lost Mole Junior.

Lunch and rest time followed. Well drinks time for many.

Into the evening and the Hash band of FFFF, Dagy, Bolyx, Mimi, 007 and Xerox warmed up the crowd as the main band were setting up. Dinner was catered and plentiful and the band started after this. Lots of dancing into the am hours. 10pm was the little known but long standing RLD, Jabberwocky and IQ’s crackers and salsa dip run. This included an attempt on the most hashers crowded into a shower room record.

Sunday and another glorious morning, but this time it stayed glorious. Breakfast and cleaning up. Then a short recovery run in sunshine with circle led by Lipsplitter. And Birdtable.

Some good downdown songs kicked off by Revs, TLS and Fire N Da Ho.

Mole objected to being referred to as Big Mole - helpful suggestions of Fat fuck Mole and Obese Mole. His objections centred around having recently lost 15kg which, he noted, had been found by FnFFFF.

Downdowns for all the Winter Camp virgins and Lisa was named as “Snatch”. Stompa confirmed as Stompa ( Fucking Stompa in polite company).

Garden City committee thanked for an excellent weekend. Klingon, KTT, Vasie, Fn Stompa, Dagy, Fingers, Lipsplitter, Mole, SSS. And helpers Oxy and Missing Linc.

Mostly complete list of Winter Camp Attendees.

Tripod, Joe 90, Handle, Revs, NBR, Bird Table, The Worm, LGFM, KTT

Klingon, Dagy, Fingers, Triple SSS, Bolyx, Small Black, Lip Splitter, Nazel Kum

Oxy, Link, Red Riding Hood, Bustits, DVD, FFFFF, Dogs, Oscar, Macwatt

Kahluis, Toylet Duk, Sticky Willy, Vomin8trix, Moobz, MiMi, Turd tapper, Metal Mickey

Master Baker, Petal, W.E.N.D.Y, Toyboy, T L S, Cums on the ceiling, RLD, Gaytee,

Sir Teddy Bare, Crabstick, Couldn't Come (CC), Bluevain, ABC, Hooka, Whorespiss,

He'll Keep, Mole, Deepthroat, Fire N Da Ho, Recycled Virgin, Heaps

Workashirka, B S, Sirlion, Lippy, Shortplanks, Gravel, 4 Skin, Handz On, IQ20

Jabberwocky, Bluevain, Mongo, Yingle, Real Deal, Xerox, Vassie, Stompa, Snatch (formerly Lisa)

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Orere Point Holiday Park, 2 Orere Pt. Rd
HARE: Sir Cream/Princess
THEME: Onesy Party
PATCH: Provided
FOOD: Friday – BYO
Saturday – Light lunch around noon.
Trail started around 1:30pm.
3x PS's!!
BBQ tea provided.
COST: Regular Mooloo’s $35 (Visitors/extras $45)
BOOZE: Supplied for Saturday Trail and BBQ, else BYO
OPTIONAL: Surfcasting, Sauna, Mini Golf, Games Room, Regional Parks, Spa

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AGPU 14 24 July 2021

Held at St James Church Hall, Kerikeri at 1850 hours.

Present: Black Beard, Magic Roundabout, Srew Loose, Robin Hood, Tight Bolt, Duncan, TMO, Teazemaid, Cannibal, Cockroach, Ebeneezer, One Behind, Two in Front, Knose, Stroker, Cuntry Member.

Plus Visitors Lesley and Tracey.

Apologies: Red Baron, Snoopy, Brave Heart, Shuttle, Vietnam Vet.

The Run

No sooner had we all found parking at Blackbeard's abode on Monday and word was out that the run was on. Down to the waterfront for the runners and up the driveway for the walkers. Quite a few minutes later, Cockroach caught up, she'd missed the announcement. On on up Landing Road past the roundabout to the corner of Mission Road for our first check.

After several runs set by Blackbeard over the years and many of us getting lost, or running out of, or beyond trail; Tight Bolt decided to back check from the check and so it was, ON ON down Edkins Road. Some didn't trust the back check and made their way to the Stone Store basin, more directly. Another check on Edkins Road had us re running a check and eventually on on down the Falls track to the stone store basin and the PS. The trail home past the Pa, was mostly ignored!

We made ourselves comfortable around the table and were upstanding for the circle. Most fines were for BB and his trail which was rated 9

A BIG THANK YOU to Adrian whose cooking and baking certainly was a "good feed".

Annual Report: From our GM. He thanked those who did most of the work behind the scene, mainly Magic Roundabout. Also remarked this year was different as it was the first time a Hash Run was abandoned because of the wet weather and then its re-run a few weeks later was postponed until Wednesday because of the wet weather forcasted. Asked are we getting soft? He considered us a truly magnificent Run, Walk, Eat and Drink Club.

Election of Officers for the next year. Black Beard nominated Robin Hood for GM. Knose nominated Tight Bolt as she was the longest standing member who had never held the post. Much discussion was held and it was decided they should be GM/ RA over the next two years and to share the jobs between themselves. Magic Roundabout had done such a good job as the Hash Cash she should continue to hold that post. Beer Master position to be held by Black Beard.

So the new committee is Robin Hood and Tight Bolt, (GM and RA), Magic Roundabout (Hash Cash) and Black Beard (Beer Master) It was decided that Haberdashery position was not needed.

Financial Report: $1266 in the bank, however the expenses for AGPU will lower that amount by several hundred dollars. A final total will be announced once all payments have been made.

General Business: The new committee is to discuss the form and arrangements of rewards for significant number of runs by individuals. This meeting to be held soon as some members are approaching 500 runs.

Meeting closed at 1920 hours.

After Note: Knose was awarded a down down for his Tropical Dress (Rarotongan Grass skirt and bra) and TMO was awarded for being dressed the most different from his normal Monday night attire.

The upcoming Monday Run is to be arranged by the new GM’s.

The evening was a great success and enjoyed by all those present and a BIG thank you to Magic Roundabout and Cannibal for doing most of the work organising plus thanks to Duncan for cooking the fabulous ham. The Monday Run is to be arranged by the new GM’s.

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Dunedin hash 1500th - Saturday 19th June

$50 covered drinks on the run at the 2 beer stops, food on the run at the beer stops, food at the Carisbrooke Hotel at around dinner time and again at supper time, food and drink at the Sunday Recovery Run plus probably a 1500th Patch or Yellow vest.

1-00pm Run started with the 80 odd hashers almost entirely made up of walkers. Runners – Muffdiver, Edaname ? Lots of visitors. Xerox brought up the rear as he looked after one of the not so well sighted Wellington guys. The 1st PS was at an idyllic spot on the waterfront. Here Real Deal was to earn a temporary Hash name of Bollard crasher. Plenty of beers and with the pack back together it was off past the Dunedin Railway Station and off up various steep streets and up into Jubilee Park. From there the trail wound over nearly 8km to a house PS - Sirloin and Lippy’s ? A packed garage with more beers and filled rolls to munch on. From there it was on back to the Hotel - a total distance travelled of around 11km for much of the pack. Many took up a short cut option from PS 1.

Circle at the Pub with RA Tastes like Shit leading the way. A few fines from Birdtable and fines from the floor. Plenty of songs. A strategic photo of one hashers rumpled backside led to another temporary Hash name of “Gae rasher “

Then it was into the dinner a fine array of old style tasty bits and pieces - touch shit for vegetarians of which there appeared to be none of thankfully. The locals did well out of this bountiful supply of food as leftovers were spread around. Dinner over and it was kick off time for the Trans tasman super final. Not such a good result for the locals.

Sunday 20th 11-00am recovery Run from Lippy and Sirloin’s attended by about 25 hasher who adjourned to a yum cha luncheon.

A great Hash weekend - thanks to Sirloin, Lippy, Dunedin GM ? Tastes like Shit, Comes on the Ceiling and any other Dunedin workers.

Attendees

Sirloin, Lippy, Foreskin, Hanz On, Unstable, Flat on His Back, Cock Cooker, Horny

Thorny, Cums on the Ceiling, Tastes Like Shit, Muff Diver, Bird Table, The Worm

Dagy, Sticky Fingers, Xerox , Tnuc, Klingon, KTT, Gae rasher, Liquor Out, Joe 90

Recycled Virgin, Fraggle, JJ, Roger Ramjet, Tinkles, Real Deal, RLD, Triple S, Revs

Deep Throat, Fire N Da Ho, , Vominatrix, Moobz, Dia Bolyx, Small Black, Missing Linc

Nasal Cum, Lip Splitter, Sangyoong, Worka shirka, Donkey Whalloper, The Cleaver

Dr Doolittle, Tiny Trish , Dave , Tania , Long Time Cuming , Drop Kick Pussie

Pole Dancer , The Stripper , Insane Bolt, Lethal Weapon, Wrong Friday, Fk’ng Fe Fi Fo Fum

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The 50th was a top night. Thanks to Dio for the albums and Loose Change for the photo booth. The sign that Listerean organized was an absolute cracker and he also organized the Spotify music. Good skills GM. The Hash flag was unable to be located. Last seen at Bighorn’s 1000th.

The photograph albums had many of the guests checking out the past.

Jubes has photos of Max and Sharkbait’s wedding, 7 Up and OFG’s nuptials, one of Butcher in a barrel and a lot of Hugo, Obs, Bananas and Gravy all of whom are sadly no longer with us.

Butcher is of course, still very much still with us. The photographic record Jubes has left us is terrific and it’s a pity we haven’t maintained records of subsequent years.

A lot of good photos of the Manukau Hash with Gonzo and Listerean (looking very chic) in much younger years.

There’s even a couple of newspaper clippings, one of Bananas and Demon’s rescue and a photo and article by Phil Gifford when he ran with the pack.

The night brought out some interesting memories as they include the Hussies, Manukau and a lot of Nash Hash and Inter Hash. Within the photograph albums was a photocopy of Titijig with a vibrator in hand. She was a good sport and took a fine for it – I’m sure she’ll speak to me again – eventually.

Good to see that Mongo was well enough to make the night. His kidneys have been giving him some strife, so it was pleasing that he was able to join us.

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Organised by Mongo, Xerox and Madd on er… with head chef Mimi. And many others. Hornie etc

Site © TimeOut, 3408 State Highway 5, Titiokura, RD 2, New Zealand 4182

Attendees

Shunter, 2 Jugs, Red Riding Hood, Perky, 2 Humps, Metal, Petal, Capt Pugwash, Miss Hap, Mimi,

Wantie, Rigid Rabit, Handle, Geestring, Siera Hornie, MB, Gravel, Tripod, Madd-On-Er, W.E.N.D.Y

Toyboy, Master Baker, Blue Virgin, Blue Shin, Bolder Holder, King Knob Rot, Duph, The Worm

Bird Table, Bentshaft, Cornetto, Sir Creamalot, Deep Throat, High Heels, LGFM, Hooka

Whorespiss, Revs, 21, Canniball, Magic, Fkn Fe Fi Fo, Xerox, Mongo, Budgie, Tunefull, Bolyx,

Small Black, Triple S, B4, Lisa friend of Bolyx, Gypsey, Rewd, Gonzo, Cockroach, Meat, Tnuc

Gaytee,, He’ll Keep, Crabstick, Sandman, Sticky Willy, Toylet, Empha, Porkbox,

Nomad kicked off at 1pm Saturday although there were some pre lubes with about 20 hashers gathering in Taupo to join resident hasher Red Riding Hood, and also the organisers and friends set up shop at “Timeout” on the Friday night.

Saturday was assembling and set up camp day. Campervans, tents and cabins all over the place. Timeout is at altitude so the balmy temperatures of Napier were just memories with about 12 degrees and a cold wind. But there was heaps of firewood to keep the 3 outside drums going and the inside fire. Also the Mimi led chef team supplied a couple of warming soups. Over 80 hashers in attendance including a good contingent from the South Island and the far north travellers Magic and Cannabal. A welcome appearance of SomeMothers and Claws who easily took out the “Biggest vehicle” prize (if there was one).

Lots of drinking through the afternoon and into the evening. Bowls out on the lawn with Mole showing his representative experience on a rather rough green. Great evening meal and later snacks. Sky TV in the main lounge so the rugby watchers were able to watch the 2 trans tasman games. Not so good for Hurricanes fans. The Hash band led by Xerox, Crabstick and others took over later.

Sunday started with the clearing up of all the empty bottles from the night before and breakfast. Mongo and Feefifofum were dispatched in Mongo’s truck with about 40 cases of empty beer stubbies with aims to replenish the meagre full stocks remaining at the camp. Late morning was the scheduled main “run” with head hare Xerox heading off about 11am with 2 fellow hares. A good solid 8km for the runners and about 5km for the walkers. Good use of the limited terrain (no bush bashing possible) with a couple of out and back loops. Plenty of beer at the Piss-stop and then 1.5km back to the ranch.

A breather and it was into the main Circle. Kicking off the circle was Xerox, followed by NZGM Birdtable and then fines from the floor. Revs was in fine voice with the songs. A drinking contraption caused some hilarity as victims tried to drink from the swinging glass.

After the Circle the cocktail party started with Empha holding court. Into the night and there was another fine meal served up, more rugby, the disco tent and the various fire drums that served as drinking stations.

Monday was recovery run morning and clean up. Another wind up circle and the Wellington Hash - Tripod, Deepthroat, ABC, He’ll Keep, High Heels and Porkbox winning the nod (from a field of one) for organising Nomad 2022. Details to come

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A top weekend hosted by Wee Knackers and Filler. Plus committee’s of both Garden City and Christchurch.

Friday arvo saw a convoy of vehicles and bikes meeting at Sheffield Pies then driving through Arthur’s Pass to Blackball. Some rendezvous point pubs turned out to be closed but the final one was open and it was beers and snacks in the sunshine as the America’s Cup yachts warmed up on TV. Friday night and the festivities centered on the Blackball Hilton. Here the beers flowed and the Hash band led by Dagy played into the small hours. Saturday morning and it was breakfast at the Community Centre with run start at 11am. Wee Knackers dazzled the 50 plus hashers with his splendid array of Trail signs including the new double check back. The infirm were sent off on a wander round town while the 40 or so athletes piled into 3 vans for a 10 minute drive into the country. Drop off and another complicated set of instructions. The 1st runners loop turned out to be 3km up a hill to the dreaded double check back, which took runners back to the initial runners walkers split. All trails led to a fantastic river swimming hole, complete with dodgy high bank for the dare devils to jump off. The piss cut and snacks consumed and another complicated set of van ferrying back to the Village green for lunch and Circle. Circle kicked off by Wee Knackers and then run by the Christchurch and Garden City RA’s and GMs Dingaling, STD, Navigator, RLD and Dagy. Lots of singing and laughter in the sunshine. From there it was back for more yacht races and rugby watching plus general hash drinking until the evenings entertainment at the Working Mens Club. Meal again provided by Mr and Mrs Wee Knackers. DJ Kareoke was the nights entertainment. The bar was set very low initially by a couple of very pissed locals, one of whom thought he was singer and the other a stripper. Eventually the cream of the Hash came through with voices like Mimi, Hornie, Dominetrix, KTT, Bolyx, Joe 90 and He’ll Keep. Again West Coast licensing hours. Sunday another cold misty start to the day with breakfast by Wee Knackers and Fillup and then warm sunshine for the recovery stroll to the disused mine down the road. Another entertaining circle and it was stumps. Wee Knackers announced that the 10 year anniversary weekend would be March 11 to 13 2022. Well done that man.

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A fantastic week long celebration of Hashing in New Zealand. Nearly 200 hashers attended the main Nash Hash event hosted by Pania Hash at the Hastings showground over Friday to Sunday 5 to 7 Feb.

But many of these hashers also took in various road trip Hash events leading to NH21. For those coming up from the South Island the start was Takaka HHH 50th run on Sat 30th with around 30 hashers. Next day was Nelson HHH and then across the ditch to Wellington hosting over 60 hashers on the Monday. Then up to Energy HHH in New Plymouth for the Tuesday run and Taupo for Wednesday. Thursday was the every popular Fat Catz run from Tikotino. Friday afternoon was the Red Dress run at Clive raising money for a local special needs school.

For those coming FROM the North, there was the 100th run at Maungawhai, followed by runs hosted by Woeful and Mooloo hashes. Many of these attendees then joined the main road trip at Taupo or Fat Catz

Friday evening kicked off the main event. Saturday heralded the main runs around the iconic Te Mata Peak. Spectacular views as well as lovely bush tracks. Head hare Likka had been planning this for years. Back to the showgrounds in the afternoon for the drinking competitions and games. A top local band has hashers dancing into the night. Sunday was recovery run and meetings to elect the next NH venue (Takaka) and incoming NZGM - Birdtable. The official close down was followed by the unofficial cocktail party for the stayers. Well done Pania Hash, especially Likka, Metal, Petal, Shunter, 2 Jugs and MB.

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Committee - Handle, JJ, Fraggle, Corpuscle, G String, Recycled Virgin,

Attendees - Deepthroat, Fire N Da Ho, Gaytee, Sierra Hornie, MB, Sharkey, High Heels, Puss, ABC, Tripod, Oggy, Boulder holder, King Knob Rot, Chips, LGFM, IQ 20, Jabberwockey, Pannekin, Metal Mickey, Petal, Masterbaker, Wantie, Rigid, Omo, FknFeefifofum, BS, Toyboy, Bluevain, Shunter, 2Jugs, Sproggy, No Offers, Dulph, Tinkles, Sir Creamalot, Stroker, Legs R Go, Tardis, Unstable, Mop, JWax, Hash Brown, Sherie, Captain Cook, Town Planner, Sourpuss.

Friday 27th November

Pub Golf . - 6 pubs over about 5km formed the course for Pub golf with hashers divided into teams of 3 or 4 and sent off with scorecards. Pints were the drink of choice, with one skull being a hole in one. Weather added an extra dimension as the formerly warm sunny day turned into a cold windswept rainy evening. More than one Uber was called upon for the less clothed. The free barbeque at Gasworks was very popular. The 6th and final hole was Seatoun RSA where a supper was served. Drinking into the night. All the old Hash books on display

Saturday 28th

11am 2000th run. Cold front had passed through and it was a lovely Wellington day. Although numbers looking thin until a few vehicles rolled in with various hashers stumbling out looking the worse for wear. Recycled Virgin welcomed the Hash and gave instructions on the 3 options for the day - Walk (Hare – Handle), Long run (Corpuscle) and Ballbreaker (RV). The usual mixed messages. More confusion on the run as the runners tried to sort out which was the BB and which was the LR. Eventually it was about 14km for the BB and 12k for the LR with the walkers doing much less and being at the Breaker Bay PS (and lunch) well before the runners trickled in. Lunch and beers with the initial supplies running out and emergency rations whistled up. Back to Seatoun RSA and circle up. RV ran the circle with the Committee acknowledged and the various Capital weekly awards given out before a representation of RA’s - Sharkey, Mimi, Shunter, Rigid, Toyboy, Sir Creamalot had a go before fines from the floor. Songs led by Fire, Hornie and MB. The evening consisted of the usual Hash frivolity interspersed by dinner and rugby watching. A couple of Hash jukeboxes.

Sunday 29th

Recovery run and circle which went ahead after another night cold front has passed through. Well done Capital hash. 2000 runs completed in just over 39 years.

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