Venue : Ulu Tamu Bottling Plant
Hare : Gerrard Soong
Co-Hare :
Scribe : Isaac P……
The run site was at Ulu Tamu which is an attractive site with waterfalls and secondary jungle by all accounts.. The car parking was at the Mineral water bottling plant which the hare obtained permission to park. An excellent run by all accounts, clear directions, good parking space and good location for running . The first runner in was 1hr 15 minutes and therefore the run should be judged from an on -down to a medal run. I believe the run is a T-shirt run although I was not around to hear of the run judgment at the circle since Gail got hurt and I had to take her to the doctors.
The following is an report from my co-hare and partner in ‘crime’ Gail Thurkle.
Well, today’s run attracted the accident prone. It began with Dennis stumbling and spraining his ankle. And he was all alone. Until Isacc and Hugh caught up and helped him along.
It ended with Gail stumbling quickly and reaching for the nearest tree trunk. Which she didn’t realize was covered in humungus thorns. Egads. Much blood. But big thanks to Mei Mei who kindly poured her water over Gail’s hands. And Angie who stayed by to lend sympathy. And later met Gail in a river pond to sooth all aches and pains.
Thanks must also go to Dan who stumbled nearby, he said in sympathy. And Paul who promised to remove all thorns with his teeth and a big smile.
And …….. who said definitely an ‘on down’ if she skips the On On and heads for the nearest doctor. And to the doctor she went. Just too difficult to hold a beer and enjoy the pleasure.
Venue : Hulu Yam Bharu
Hare : Arne Tjaden
Co-Hare : (a few scandooligans)
Scribe : Colin Hercus
The run site was a new parking spot at Ulu Yam, not far from the usual spot and I was expecting a run through well known territory. However the hare had a few surprises for us with some new trails through rubber and palm, a little bush bashing and numerous opportunities to get our feet wet.
We were warned that the checks were different and so weren't too surprised to arrive at the second check only a few seconds after breaking the first one. From then on the checks were more 'normal' and didn't take too long to break, just long enough to keep most of the pack together. The trail worked its way up hill through a rubber plantation, turned right at a road and continued around into an area of palm oil where we followed paper up, down and around and broke several checks before reaching the drink stop. A shot of schnaps, a T-shirt and then off to the beer wagon.
On-on was in Ulu Yam for a delicious meal. I left before on-on circle so I never knew if the hare received a meddle but he certainly deserved one.
(ON SEC’s Note the Run was judged a T-shirt)
Venue: Bentong
Hare: Illona Russel
The Return of Patsy
This Saturday afternoon started with a tremendous downpour, complete with thunder and lighting in the Klang Valley and it was with a feeling of dread that we proceeded to sleepy hollow Bentong yet again. Surprise, surprise, the sky cleared even as we reached the highway and from thereon it was a smooth drive. Directions were quite clear but there was some trepidation as we approached the tiny trail leading to the run site which was a bit tight to accommodate the parking.
The surprise of the afternoon was the reappearance of Patsy, the RM $6 million lady recently in the news for her ‘misadventures’. We started the run by crossing a fast flowing river. It was a toss up between Patsy and Maya’s dog to cross last. After much difficulty, we were through and made our way up a hill slope which led to a rubber estate. Next came a hill slope, which we had to maneuver across like mountain climbers.
What goes up must come down and we traversed into yet another estate. We finally reached the pinnacle of our endeavors at a clearing at a hilltop overlooking the river, a pretty sight indeed, and crossed the river where many took the opportunity to cool off. A certain young lady gave the warm blooded group something to talk about when she emerged from the river in thin ‘almost’ see through tights. Another hill climb and we were on the way home, a good 15 minute run to work the lungs. First runner in must have been back in a little more than an hour, a good time considering how time conscious we have all become these days.
Drinks and jaw exercise followed as we waited for pack to return. Hare Illona had her pen ready marking off runners as they came in while hubby was all geared up to go back for lost souls. Fortunately, all got back within the next hour, even those who got misled by Dennis who were giving instructions for a ‘short cut’ which turned out otherwise!
Thunder and drizzle threatened to derail the Circle which commenced soon before the skies opened up. On Down was at one of the hash restaurants in Bentong town, famous for their exotic cuisine. The run was praised for its varied and interesting terrain, the hares thoroughly deserved the medal awarded and no one got lost this time round. Kudoes for a job well done and did Jimmy get his birthday wish?
Scribe: Lilian
Venue: Ulu Tamu Hot Springs
Hare: Arne Tjadin
A familiar venue with plenty of running area. After all of the excesses of the Australia Day runs some of you were probably glad to get back to normal operations.
A good crowd of runners turned up and set off out out the back right of the run site along the flat area beside the river. The first check took some time to break but eventually was with On On called. The pack continued running in an anti clockwise direction through a couple of other checks which were set so that in breaking them the pack was well held together.
At the far point of the run the pack had to break a check that led across a river and on to a sharp climb up at the edge of the jungle. This spread the pack out a bit. At the top of the hill the pack quickly came upon the last check in the rubber plantation. Your scribe had earlier gambled that he knew where the run would go and had headed up the hill from the start and over the back into the rubber plantation as I was convinced that the hare would follow his previously used trails in this area then on right back to the run site. Alas I was completely wrong as the hares had conjured up an entirely new run.
All the runners returned in pretty quick time after a good run. A lively circle at the run site before the crowd headed off to the On On.
As I recall there was a big crowd at the On On and the food was the usual good standard. The downs downs seemed to go to the usual suspects.
The run was judged to warrant a T shirt, after some cajoling of the crowd by the hare.
A good night as I recall.
If this brief account of what happened bears any resemblance to the run you were on it is merely coincidental.
On On
Silver Fox
(Ed's Note :After the vitriolic abuse provide by one Australian last Saturday (5 June 2004) It is nice to see another quickly step in and furnish a report.)
Venue : Semenyih Hills
Hare : Colin Hercus
Co-Hare : Maya Hercus
Scribe : Illona Russell
Runsite was good though I could see a mega hill and was cursing my luck. I have to scribe this run? But I do not do hills!!! Maybe I could delegate but GM and On-Sec said "No, no. You have to do it yourself. Patrick's not allowed to." Heh, heh. They did not say anything about dictating!!
Contrary to expectations, there were not many mosquitoes. Maybe it is all the bonfires going or maybe it was bomoh Dennis Chin with his little candle strategically placed in front of his Kancil. Quite a good turnout too with some returning absentees like the inseparable sisters, Lena and Sarah, and the Dalls.
GM flagged us off on time. From rubber we followed the road till the first check. Why people were checking off the right - where there is no hill - beats me!! Obviously optimists. Heard the hash bugle on my left - blown by none other than my handsome husband (dictated by Patrick no less - just this sentence - so far). My apologises to the hare and co-hare. That's the only check I know of. The run went up and up and up the hill. It was nice even if I had to catch second, third and fourth breaths. I was convinced that I have hiked up Mount Kinabalu. By the time I got to the top, I was the last runner. Then it was downhill. Do not know which is worse, going up or coming down. Anyway, I had Dan Percival in front of me. Handy when one has to break one's fall. Dan must have been relieved that I kept my footing.
From rubber it was onto open space with young oil palms. Though it looks easy enough, it still took whatever energy I had left to make it through. I was determined not to be the last, so I sprinted - sort of and managed to pass some hashers. Lo and behold, Nick Mason then overtook me. I was that good? Or is Nick on his second run? Then it was ballet practice time. Arms out, best foot forward going down this dry, loose stone downhill trail. Got down safe and hit laterite road. Gossiped with Yoke Chun, teasing her about her hash challenge
registration and the next thing I know, I am back at the runsite.
Do not know about the rest, but I quite enjoyed it. On-On at the Bak Kut Teh Restaurant at Bank Teknologi. Five (5) tables - must be a record
turnout. Food was good except for the intestines and livers - sorry, but not my type of food.
Ilona Russell
(PS Send out before deadline and no PDR's help.)