Venue : Sg Batangsi
Hare : Salim Dhalla
Co-Hare : Dutch Connection
Scribe : Tan Lee Hoon
As I made my way to Kajang via the newly completed highway to Semenyih, I thought the directions sounded familiar. The ‘Ostrich Farm’ signpost on the right confirmed the fact that we had a run in or about the same vicinity a few weeks (or was it months?) back. When I got to the right turn off into dirt track, however, it dawned that this was a different place. Guiness Khoo was just behind and there was narry a soul at the runsite save for the handful of ‘kiasus’ who came early to ‘book’ a good spot.
The rest of the group drifted in within the next half hour and Emilia was at her usual post eyeing up the guests. There appeared to be a group from Bangkok (if they’re here for the Bandar Maharani run, they’re at the wrong site, but what the heck..) and Ah Wan, for once, was accompanied by a male hasher of Japanese origin (sori, forgot the name).
The hares were almost too kind..start the run having to cross the stream, then a rubber estate uphill. Reached the top and had to go down almost immediately, crossed a muddy stream, and up another hill. Further up ahead, the third check beckoned in yet another rubber estate, and On On was called. We started up, only to have to turn back when someone called ‘false’. Back at the check, the back packers were meandering in. Took the opportunity here to catch up with the gossip. Turned out to be a longer check than usual as even Emilia and Maya, with kids and dogs in tow, were around to exchange news.
More waiting around , must have been some 20 minutes passed by now, and with no progress in sight, Peter Brooke or was it Alex Yoong who declared it was a ‘sc…-up’ and begun to lead the troop back. Up the top of the hill, someone gave the On call forward, the rest debated whether to continue home or finish the run. So there it was, the group did a split here, I for once, opted for ‘Home’ and followed Nah back the way we came.
Lots of dissection and discussion later, the FROps came in from the run within good time. So there it was, sorry I didn’t stay for the Circle or the On On for good reason: no spare tyre, and hate driving in the dark! Perhaps those who stayed on could fill in the rest of the details, but anyhow, I did enjoyed the run up to the last check and many thanks to the Hares for their effort.
Scribe by: Tan Lee Hoon (lookalike wannabe!)
Date: 20th December, 2004
Venue : Subang Estate
Hare : Soo Kan Hoy
Co-Hare : Charles Lee & Jimmy Leggett
Scribe : Soh Yoke Chun
Kuala Lumpur is indeed a happening place! You have the St Andrew’s Ball, the Full Moon Hash Anniversary Bash, the Prime Minister of Malaysia’s birthday bash and of course the PH3 run all happening on the same day. So which do you go for? The PH3 run, of course!
So there we were at the run site promptly 10 minutes before 4.30pm and found the place with not the usual half the population of KL, but only 50 Saturday diehards. Anyway, for a change the hare greeted us with a sweet smile at the run site. Apparently she had to set the run early in the morning so her cohare can do the Full Moon Bash.
On On was called 5 minutes early. Paper led up the hill and veered right before decending down to oil palm. Knowing this to be a Jim Leggert a la Special , we just cut straight down to join the front runners. As usual I never know how many checks there were or who broke them. I was quite happy walking with the knitting circle, enjoying the break from the concrete jungle and at the same time having some happy banter with the back walkers.
I came in at 6pm to find quite a few people already enjoying the cold beers and 100plus doled out by faithfull Ramli. The rest of the pack were in well before 6.30pm with the exception of Wolfgang who sauntered in at 6.45pm having gotten lost while trying to short cut
Well, as only 2 committee members were present and both being the hare and cohare (Ed's note I believe at least the ON Cash was also present), Wolfgang was commissioned to run the circle. Various sinners were on downed for various travesties. Then there followed some animated discourse on the proposed increase of subs.; pretty much in the fashion of Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park. But then true to German precision , the circle had to end at 7.30pm sharp.although there were quite a few waiting to speak their piece. His closing words were ,” Let’s not talk now while we are hungry. Will the hare please tell us where the on on is!”
The on on was at some restaurant in Subang New village . I heard the food was good and the run was justly awarded a T-shirt run.
Thanks Soo for setting a good run and most of all, for being there despite all the attractions of the day.
On On.
Venue: Bandar Country Homes Rawang
Hare: Soh Kam Eng
Co-Hare: Mrs Soh
Scibe: Lee Heard
As we were near the site that says to continue onto the laterite road, there was a hash sign on top of the junior hash sign and due to the rain, it looks like we were on the following the junior hash directions!! However, Abraham in his 4 wheel drove passed us and we though we’ll follow him and follow him we did for quite a while on the laterite road; me hanging onto the hand rail as the 4 wheel-drive went through quite a long and bumpy ride on the laterite road.
When we got to the run site, it was like 5 p.m. We proceed to the bridge and I came to a vast open area, with a slight slope ahead of me, there was a clump of trees and there were the hare and co-hares on their way back. I saw they were hiding, waiting for me to pass before they emerged. I continued on and caught up with Dan Percival and Bog brush, passing them and up a bit of a slope. At the second check I caught up with Amelia and Sue and two other new hashers. If ever I am late, once I caught up with Amelia I know I can relax.
Further up the oil palm, I met up with John Lavell who has went round the circular and coming out of the circular. That saves me 5 minutes and back to running. After a bit of trudging I came to a slope, I look out and saw lovely serene valley of young palm trees and slight slope. Lovely view! I then continue passing no one and seeing no one and actually jogging through those serene valley of young palm trees and then coming up below the vast slight slope, in the far distance I could see 2 figures having a slow walk, chatting away. I make my way up and found out those two figures in the distance was actually Nancy Stott and Candy. Passing them and running along, passing the bridge and back to the beer truck!
When I came back most people were back and already drinking and showering. I saw Collin all showered and changed. He informed me that the 1st runner has come in 1hr. 15 mins.
On the whole, a good run however a bit mundane due to the same terrain throughout.
On On was at Chin Heong. Lovely Braised Pork Leg and we have two serves, one in the beginning and maybe there was too much fat and not enough meat on the first one and the hare, ordered another serving. Good turn out of 5 tables at the On On.