It was warm, it was sunny, there was no humidity, and we had 250 people
in attendance|.What do you think this is, Fantasy Island??
Actually, it was cold and rainy and we were starting the hash in bumf*ck
Maryland. On the drive up, I got just a little nervous when I saw the
sign saying "Frederick - 16 Miles". And the weather, I mean, this was
not just rain - it was pouring. As a result of the drive, and I think
mostly because of the weather, we only had about 25 people in
attendance. From my point of view, it was perfect hashing weather and I
was counting on kneed deep mud at some point on the trail|.
Harddrive and I arrived at the church/start point where we found several
hashers huddled in a few cars. Some had steamed front windows, so we
didn+t want to pry to much to see who was there. We did see Spread
Sheets and Stained Sheets both getting out of one car that had fogged
windows and both were smiling like they swallowed a canary (things that
make you go hmmmmm|.)
After Slick and Yes Dear left to set the trail, the rest of us huddled
on the side of the church trying to stay dry. It didn+t matter much
though, because as soon as Father +braham started, we all got soaked.
The trail headed immediately into a cornfield and mud. We wandered a
bit there before Byte found the way out on the far side. From there it
was through some woods and brambles before finally emerging on some farm
road. After r*nning awhile, Blank Check, Harddrive and I were walking
up a hill. Just as Dual Airbags was about even with us, we innocently
started r*nning again. She stopped us in our tracks with the following
well mannered request: "Hey! Wait up you dickheads!". After that,
while walking along, we were discussing the merits of hashing in the
rain. I mentioned enjoying hashing in the mud. Dual responded "I like
to see wet men!". Ah yes, always fun to hash with a well-spoken lady|..
After that, it was up a few more roads and ON-IN at Slick+s abode. Some
of the back (and the front?) of the pack knew where she lived and
shortcut in. In any case, the hares had shortened the hash and we were
only out about 45 minutes total. 38 Long was heard saying "I love
running in boots in weather like this - your feet stay dry, and you
really get a good work out" At Slick+s house, there were mounds of
turkey pasta salad waiting for , along with potato chips, oranges and
cookies - all the food groups were represented. Since it was a small
turnout, everyone pretty much stuffed themselves on the pasta salad - it
was mmmm, mmmm good! Good job on the food hares, and thanks for a
shortened trail in the pouring rain!
+nuff said.
Roto Router
Deputy assistant to the secretary for subscribes|.