Run 398   Hares:  FINNISH and HORNEY

Despite the earlier heavy rain there was a good turn out for the run.  I use the word ‘run’ in its loosest meaning as most of us crawled up the steep course.  The only thing good about the run was that it was on a sealed road, otherwise most of us would still be out there panting to get up the incline.   An interesting start through the Chinese cemetery had a few of us commenting as to why cemeteries around the world are always on the best and scenic real estate.  The view en route to the top possibly kept us going but it really was hard work.   The Hares offered no comforting words as we fell down on the ground and into the eskies for drinks.

The GM for the day was supposed to be Puffing Paddy but he called in sick – like who is going to believe THAT.  So, good old Oedipussy ran the circle, in his own inimitable style.  Small Ballcock was executioner and delighted in tipping ice cubes down everyone’s back, as if the water was not cold enough.  We had vast numbers of waterings: 2 Virgins from UK, 2 visitors from Stuttgart, hat wearers, 4 returners with the usual weak excuses of being out of the country etc.   Hairy Chopper got the chop for executing Cunning Stunt out of the circle, and who asked him anyway.   3 Slackers were anointed for not finishing the run, including one of whom actually hitched a ride, Sue who is not named YET was that culprit.

There were two to be named:  they made the mistake of mentioning they had been trekking in Nepal and Tibet, and were on their circumnavigation – hence:  Circumdecision for madam, and Miss Hillary (after Sir Edmund) for him.   Then Cunning Stunt was hauled in to the circle, yet again.  This time for the incredibly serious sin of striking the Ref, sorry, the GM – ice cubes abounded for that one, ruled as Ritual Interference – now that would be a good name for someone!!!!   Battleaxe was ruled drunk and disorderly after last hash when she fell into the water at the marina and was executed despite pleading the walkway had moved for her.   Dobbers were then charged and executed.  

It was voted that non-eaters could participate in the run only for RM15.  Final design of Run 400 t/shirt was shown by Oedipussy and given 100% approval.  By this time we were all exhausted, wet and thirsty, so the circle was closed and we all enjoyed a very novel meal of pizzas under the stars overlooking the city.   Well done Hares.

Next GM is to be Finnish.  Hares:  Hairy Chopper and Battleaxe.

ON-ON

BATTLEAXE