Run 1393 :22 November 2003
Venue : Pulau Meranti
Hare : Chan Chooi Fun
Co-Hare : Jaga
Scribe : One of the Parang Boys
Left KL early in anticipation of the massive jam but it was not to be. Reach the run site at 2.50 pm and with so much time did a 4WD recce. Back at run site at 3.30 and watch the great storm brewing. The lightning show was a sight to behold. One even strike 100 meters behind me as I could see the flash on my rear mirror. At 4.10 the scribe was not to be seen. Made a phone call to confirm that I will be scribing and he did not relent to last week pressure. By 4.30pm only a small group of 30 odd hassers has gathered and the rain has ease to a drizzle. ON On was called by Heart breaker who with Emilia were the only committee around. Emillia was spotted carrying a bag with all the gear in preparation to get lost.
The run started down the tarmac road all the way to the highway . Understand there was a check up the steep embankment but I have no clue to it as I was at the back all the run as I was the back horn. The run was in open grass land parallel to the highway for a good 20 mins before we turn left into one of the limited cover of the run. It was also the only big slope in the run. Caught up with the pack at the 3rd check and was checking in the wrong direction in this check. Ended up way at the back with the back walking brigade and after 15 minutes the whole pack of walkers was way ahead and our Dadah man made an observation that after loosing a few of them in last weeks run the walkers has increase their speed by 30%. So if we extrapolate it by loosing 3 a week after 2 months all of the hashers will be FROPs. We were running on open tracks in oil palm for a while and observe Guinness Khoo coming in the opposite direction and it was found that he tried shot cutting and ended up to far ahead and is now doing a reverse. It was then observed that a few hashers were having itches and immediate Ah Wan took the opportunity to lead 2 of the female hashers into the bushes and they were not to be seen until about 8.00 pm. The pack was kept together in a check in an open area and everyone taught we should be heading home but it was not to be. Paper was heading further out and we meander through some star fruit orchards and ended up in a TIGER station. We wanted tiger beer but they only serve fuel. It was back across a ditch and into orchards again and we finally pass some rambutan trees with low hanging fruits and most hashers decided to replenish their low sugar level. From here it was a solid 2k on Orchard road and then 1.5k back to run site on the main road.
By 7.20 even Emilia was back but there was no sign of Ah Wan, Angie & Lisa. The hare was feeling a bit uneasy and it would be a record of sort if we actually loose another 3 people today as both were set by virgin hares. We question Emilia what was in her back and it was confirm that she has the whole works of tools(torchlight, raincoat,airbag,tent) to get lost. Only setback is if you want to get lost with her you will have to bring your own raincoat for you junior.By 8.00 pm Ah Wan and the lost angels were back and from the furious look on their faces Ah an did not enjoy the hiatus as the itch was only on the hands and arms.
ON ON was called at 8.15 and the small pack of 15 adjourn to the restaurant. The hare not knowing of the Songkhla trip has order 4 tables. So they will be eating there for the next month. Food was very good and with the small number it was a very friendly atmosphere. Heart breaker ask for the verdict of the run and the pack graded it a medal but he stated that it cant be a medal as all female hares runs are automatically graded as t-shirt as we want to see them change. Since the hare turn down the T-shirt offer it was downgraded to On Down. All in all it was a great runners run and it was good due to the small pack.
Thanks & Regards
Rambo Chan