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 HASH MAG ARCHIVE 1986: RUN NO.145 Run Date: 29 September 1986 Tales Of Falling Down As the hash assembled once more for a run at Norsworthy Bridge, we heard something of the trials and tribulations of the hares. Yet again IAT? had turned up with his wheelbarrow to carry the sawdust for the trail - he tried this on me once at Cadover Bridge, but I'd been firm with him and stopped that sort of nonsense. I'm afraid that Not Norman indulged him and so this unlikely couple were to be seen making their way through and around the woods, the wheel squeaking every third revolution and Norman pretending he wasn't there when anyone came into view. Amazingly, there were twenty brave souls who were prepared to risk life and limb on an IAT / Not Norman run. Noby Dick's girls turned up again, one is called Slug and the other Rover. It was immediately obvious that Rover was the one with the long hair (well, whoever heard of a slug with long hair). This causes a bit of a problem as we were just getting to know Brian L as Rover - we can't have two of them so we'll just have to call him Lassie. George was actually running again, but still can't persuade Mervyn to return. Making a welcome return was Hopeless, who must have wondered at the wisdom of her decision, as within thirty yards of the off we were being instructed not to step on the rocks in the river as they were slippery - the alternative, of course, was to wade across. As we headed up beside the river, ducking, weaving and stumbling, we feared that we'd have to cross back over it again, but no, the trail led us out to the lane, where we checked through the gate. Wimpers, whose headlamp was to prove invaluable throughout the run, found sawdust leading into the woods and back up to the track coming out to the check by the leat. Those with plenty of experience at orienteering in these woods were ticking off all the usual routes. From here there is one absolutely ghastly muddy rutted track that goes along to the next bridge. It goes without saying that this was the one on which sawdust was found. We headed back across the leat again and followed a decent track to an old ruin at the edge of the woods. We found sawdust going up beside the river whilst the hares sneaked the girls (and HT and El Pee) across the river and into the woods. It was rough going up river and after crossing it was even rougher through the tin workings coming back. From this point on it can be fairly said that the running surface deteriorated. Abdul set the ball rolling by falling into a hole, and, as he struggled to get out he was loud in condemnation of Norman (we knew Norman was to blame as we had been out for longer than thity five minutes). In fact from now on a stranger hearing us could well have been forgiven for thinking that 'Norman' was a particularily unpleasant swear word. Upon returning to the woods after a sortie up hill and back down again, the said Norman was discovered "Sitting there like a little gnome, all he needed was a fishing rod". We struggled up what the hares obviously considered a track and from this point on Richard was reported to be falling down every ten yards instead of occasionally. We made our hesitant way througn the brashings (anyone who can define brashings without using a four letter word gets this week's star prize). Endosperm chased a cow but was unlucky - in future he's going to stick to sheep! After coming out to the moor we were back to the bogs (the hares were showing no mercy) with the Long / Short split coming up. The girls (HT and LP) went back through the woods led by IAT?(!) whilst we made our way up a wet gully to the check on the Devonport Leat, and yes, the wheelbarrow had been up here as well! A false trail stranded most of the hounds on the wrong side of the leat, much to Norman's amusement. We trotted along beside the leat nearly all the way to Crazy Well Pool (but not close enough so that we could have thrown Norman in) and then turned back home to make for the bucket. Norman twisted his ankle shortly afterwards so our spirits were uplifted as we negotiated the twists turns and double backs followed by some awful clitter (all that clitters is bloody awful). The homeward trail took us through the woods along Raddick Lane and out to the track beside the wood. Lassie had no sooner said "At last, now we can stretch our legs", when he fell over in spectacular style, but having ascertained that he had only broken his knee cap he was abandoned (well, he's got two weeks in Iraq to recover). Norman sent us back via the lane as we were late and we arrived back after seventy five minutes at the same time as the girls (and HT and LP) who had struggled back through the woods. IAT? was heard muttering something about "All they want to do is talk about frocks". I suppose he was talking about HT and LP. Back at the cars the tales of 'falling down' were recounted: The Farting Armpit, having worn his headlamp for the first time, reported falling down at the first rough stuff, then getting up again and promptly falling down once more - you've got to laugh. He says he's going to tie it on somewhere else, it'll be interesting to see where! Jimmy had done his usual job on several unfortunates. An excellent run and we have the scars to prove it. At the chipless Royal Oak, IAT? informed me that the Committee changes can only be carried out with an Extraordinary General Meeting, public demonstrations, democratic votes, freedom of the people, votes for frogs, etc., etc. He can put that in his wheelbarrow! He also claims he can't audit the Hash's books whilst there are entries in pencil. But how else can the books be balanced? My apologies to Jane for leaving her out of the new Committee list. An attempt by myself to get a Hash Bridge School together met with what is normally called 'a limited response'. If there are bodies who I did not reach who play or would like to learn please contact me. All else is forgotten except the Turkey Pie I had, and that was truly unforgettable! COMMITTEE MEETING - Tuesday 30th. Sept. (report of) The following subjects were dealt with when a word could be got in edgeways amongst the frivolous chatter:- a) The same as last year about this time - a meal is to be organised by Hubcaps - probably on Monday November 10th after a town run and possibly at Mr. Barrett's again. Cost about £5 as before, but with more beer. Firm details later. Meanwhile book with Hubcaps so she has numbers to work with. b) There is about £380 in the kitty allocated to various categories. And anything that is missing is in Abdul's garage. c) To reduce the frequency of haring, experienced hares should have only one hare per run. Two hares will continue for girls and new / inexperienced hares. Instruction sheets for hares would be given to new members. d) Since HT refuses to give up his horn, Richard will buy another horn - it was suggested that a hunting horn would be more environmentally acceptable - there followed further suggestions as to where a hunting horn could be placed. e) A design for a 150th Run T-shirt is needed very urgently - please get your designs to Hubcaps or Diane as soon as possible. f) A design for a new sweat-shirt is also needed - not so urgent - but please let's have your ideas. g) For a trial period of three months we are going to put an A4 poster in various places in our catchment area. Again designs and suggestions please to Diane. Our numbers are a bit low for this time of year and new members are required. h) As we have done in previous winters, the occasional Sunday Run is looked forward to, either by using our own hares or running with another Hash when reasonably close (On Sec to keep in touch with other Hashes). Haremistresses to look for Hares. i) Tamar Valley H3 let the Dartmoor Rangers know when they are in their areas. They are then able to let the hares know if there any difficult land owners in the area proposed. It is also good Public Relations, as someday we may need their support. This system works well with Tamar Valley H3 and we would like to adopt it. It only takes a phone call. Deadly to publish Rangers telephone numbers and make sure they are on the instructions to hares. j) If Scribes need Snakehips to do photocopying for them they must get the originals to him by Thursday. k) PK is laying a run from the Imperial Hotel, Ivybridge (remember their curry) on Tuesday October 14th at 7.30pm - all welcome. l) Orienteering - the South West Gallopen in Plym Forest is being organised by Deadly, Snakehips and Wimpers. Richard, Norman, Endosperm and Cream Soda have already been volunteered to assist but further Hash volunteers would be welcome. See Deadly. Date Sunday November 16th. m) Endosperm had to put his foot down to get to the meeting - it was felt that it was about time Ciderlegs returned to the fold. n) A suggestion that we should affiliate to the Amateur Athletics Association did not receive much support. I see from the latest Tamar Valley H3 mag that they have discussed the same thing and their findings were that "Initial enquiries show it is probably easier for individual hashers to join if they want to or join Tavistock Athletic Club". We seem to have fallen down on information re extra-mural runs - so if you know of Fun Runs, etc., give details to the scribe for that week or to Snakehips.
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