It was a dark and storm afternoon, but somehow the promise of shiggy, high socks, and wet trails was just too much to resist. After hashing in South East Asia for the last 18 months, the numerous "city" hash runs that Houston has to offer, while satisfying (sometimes), cannot seem to quench that thirst for some jungle action! Therefore, a rather small, but hearty pack ventured up, way up to northwest Houston to celebrate the "ANZAC" run set by none other than "Pipes" and "Rowdy". I still never quite got what ANZAC was supposed to stand for (Australian-New Zealand Anal Commission?), and I never really cared. Hell, I was there for the shiggy! Before the run, "Pipes" informed us that there was not one stretch of pavement on the entire trail. If you found yourself on road, you were lost. For the most part he was right, and within 20 yards of the start, we were already on private property, Compaq's property I was told. "Pipes" also said that the trail "was not that fucking long" and truth be told, he was right. The majority of the pack was in well under one hour, but oh, what an hour it was! There were bayous to cross, trees to hug, and thorns to avoid nearly the whole way. I started feeling nostalgic for the rain forest...how about you "Bald Eagle" & "Lazy Worm"? But, while the trail was a good one, it was over all too soon. However, the hospitality of the hares at the On Home and the quality of the circle more than made up for the length of the trail. Pipes and Rowdy fired up the barbie and treated everyone to hot dogs along with the usual goodies while we dodged the sporadic raindrops. As for the circle, those of us present will always remember THE DAY "PINBALL" GOT EMBARRASSED. Yes, folks you read that right. Our very own "Pinball", that queen of uninhibited behavior actually ran out of the circle with a red face! Something to do with a married man, but I won't go into the details here...you'll have to ask someone who was there. For several hashers, witnessing that incident alone was worth the drive to BFE. Other highlights included an appearance by "Wee Willie Wanker", someone I've "known" (though not in the biblical sense) for the last year or so, but had never met. He was there to add more commentary to the latest saga being played out on the internet. Something about Father Christmas I believe. I guess it's time to get back on the list so I don't miss the next big drama! Nominations for Hash Erections were also taken, with more people declining rather than accepting. Remember, if you've been an active Houston hasher the last few years and haven't served, it's time to think about making a contribution to the group. I didn't make it to the On On (and I guess I
missed the banana fights too), but I'm sure a great time was had by all. For me, it
was great to come back to Houston and enjoy a shiggy run with my old mates. Looks like
I'll be here for the next couple of years (I know, you've heard that all before), so let's
do it again soon! |
ANZAC HASH RUN # 1007
Venue: KROGERS PARKING LOT OFF HWY 249 Hares: "PIPES" & "ROWDY"