September 06, 2006
Run 1538 - September 2
Hare: David Hunter
A new virgin run site! Well done to the Hare for being so bold. 10 recce’s created a fantastic new Hash venue with both a normal run and a short run on the old MIMALAND grounds. How times have changed – apparently, this used to be the premier water resort in it’s day, but you would hardly recognise the place now that the jungle has reclaimed most of it and all that remains are the weather-worn entrance gate, a few shacks and the big lake.
The run itself was a good combination of hill climbing and solid running along tracks which combined jungle, rubber and grassland terrain. It started off along a side track before cunningly doubling back behind the main entrance leaving the initial front runners disappearing into the distance before they realised they were no longer on paper. The run continued through the forest to the first check and from there it was into the jungle and up the hill (there was only one, but it was big enough!). After a further 2 checks on the way up we eventually reached the top of the hill to enjoy the tremendous views over KL. I am told that without the (Indonesian?) haze it would have been even better! The run continued downwards to the split with the comfortably seated Hare ensuring there was no confusion between turning left for the shortie way home, or turning right to sweat it out some more.
Overall, there were a total of 7 well spaced out checks which were fairly easily broken and the front runners eventually came in around 18:10. Once the whole pack returned there were many accolades passed around the gossip circles around Ramli’s van that this would have been a medal run in the good ‘ole’ days. So congratulations to David, the Hare, for setting a well laid trail and his invisible co-hares Brian Sissons who did 2 recces and is now posted to Argentina and Rob Plachiak who had a cousin from UK down on the same day that he had to baby sit and had to piss off after setting the run.
With so many hashers away at the Nenasi or on family holidays, it was inevitably going to be a small circle, but this was conducted in the usual boisterous manner by African Mule or Dogshit as he is so called before continuing to the On-On somewhere opposite Batu Caves in a place called ‘Tasty House Restaurant’. The meal was excellent and everyone enjoyed the extra helping which was provided by the vacant 4th table. Deservedly so, David was awarded a T-shirt, but in the absence of Hasherdabbery this week, ladies, you will have to wait until next week to see David’s boobs!
As it is only a ½ hours drive from KL, you can count on this being the first of many visits back to the old MIMALAND site. Thanks to the Hare and see you soon.
On-On
Sir Pository as nominated by EC to do the scribe report for the week.