Inter Bike Hash Mongolian Adventure
Editor’s Notes: Welcome to the November digital edition of Harrier Magazine. Chiang Mai approaches another hashing milestone, as bike hashers pump up for a regional Inter Bike Hash in Thailand. On the other side of the pond, the distinctive sound of Scottish bagpipes echo over hill and dale. A yard of ale and a dram of single malt may be just around the bend. Augusta makes its mark on the American hashing scene, while yet another beloved hashman joins our fallen brethren. Searching for the ultimate endurance challenge? Try Mongolia for a one of a kind adventure in the land of Genghis Khan. Check out the trove of exciting events on the horizon in the months to come. Its never too early to start planning for that next hashing holiday, or for that running event your boss is sure to OK for mixing business and pleasure, along with a little pain. Where are you headed in 2013? See you on trail, Jim Edens, Harrier Magazine Editor-in-Chief
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NEWBEES FEATURES
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Chiang Mai Hash Trash Tuna Taco Brazil Day in Dili, East Timor Bagpipes & Bogs Hashing in Augusta, Georgia Interbike Hash, Thailand Mongolia Adventure Race
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Editor’s Welcome 4 Hash Boy 54 Hash Calendar 56 Running Calendar 63 On the Ice 67 Contributors 70 Back Issues 72
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Snooky Hash Wild Wolf BD Bash 2013 Hainan Interhash 2014 Brussels Beer Odyssey Fiji Interhash 2016 Bid SAIH/NASH Hash 2013 in Shimoga Amari Watergate Midnight Run Pan Africa 2013
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inally! Now everyone knows... Chuck Wao hates water!!! Not that it was really a secret before, but... the only thing keeping him from finishing this run was the fact that it was an A to B... oh yeah, and then a C, but we’ll get to that in a mere moment.
Checkback Runs #1100 & 1101
Hares: Cool Balls & Redundant Seaman
To start, neither Hollow Legs or Skidmark realized that the bus left at 3pm. They had both overheard that the run started at 3.30pm, and weren’t privy to the exact details. Perhaps they were both distracted by our lengthy and drunken conversation from the night before? Blame it on Superbitch’s super laughing that kept them downing the Sangsom by the glassfull the night before. Anyhow, Skidmark popped out of his room right at 3pm, and was just barely able to hop into the back of the Wet family’s truck as it was leaving. First the truck went left, and then it turned around and went right where they waited for the co-hare to turn up though he also didn’t seem to know the start time of his
EDITOR’S NOTE: We normally feature more general articles about “Hashing in Chiang Mai” or hashing in any city around the world. BUT, in this case we have included write-ups on two regular weekly runs in Chiang Mai, as they portray the essence of hashing in this locale. If you like this sort of content, please let us know, or send us a story about hashing in your part of the world. You can email your HHH stories to: JimEdens@HarrierMagazine.com
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own run either! They soon went left again and arrived at the point A-the start of the run, where we all waited in anticipation for the hare brief. The start of the run should have been a clear warning for what was about to take place over the next two hours when the first 10 meters had hashers split into two directions with an “On” called to the left, but the hare telling everyone to go right! Through thick bush and a multitude of water crossings we went. Most remember falling or almost falling not one, not two, but well over 30 times in various places for various reasons, even crossing a fairly basic rice paddy. The trail turned UP UP UP! And then it went back DOWN in a particularly treacherous manner, climbing over and under fallen tree branches and into the river where hashers coupled up to help each other cross. Along the narrow river bank they went, following an unusually timid Chuck Wao and THEN... mass confusion. To those a bit behind the FRBs, it was a happy surprise to see the likes of HRA, Shagless and Humperdick in the corn fields though a not so happy realization that they had no idea where the trail was going. Post run chatter suggests that they came upon a circle from the wrong direction and followed the paper backwards to where the “On” was supposed to have started. The braver hashers went searching in all directions while many waited at the ‘end’ of the trail, that is, until they heard a squeal from Unplugged. Skidmark recalls that Anything’s leg seemed to be magically spouting blood and remnants of the Children of the Corn
CH3 Chiang Mai Hash House Harriers (male hash) Meets every week on alternate Mondays and Tuesdays Run time: October to March 17:00, April to September 17:30 Bus from Next Place one hour before run time
CSH3 Chiang Mai Saturday Hash House Harriers (mixed hash) Meets every week on Saturdays Run time: October to March 16:30, April to September 17:00 Bus from Hash Pub one hour before run time
CH4 Chiang Mai Happy Hash House Harriers (mixed hash) Meets every week on Sundays Run time: October to March 16:30, April to September 17:00 Bus from Hash Pub one hour before run time
CBH3 Chiang Mai Bunny Hash House Harriers (female hash) Meets last Sunday of every month Run time: October to March 16:30, April to September 17:00 Bus from Hash Pub one hour before run time
LBH3 Lanna Bush Hash House Harriers (male hash) Meets 4 to 6 times a year for tough and long runs Run time: Typically 14:00 to get everybody back before dark Location: Somewhere in northern Thailand Updates here: http://www.facebook.com/lannabush.hash?fref=ts
Receding Hareline Run 1105: 3rd November Bone Collector Run 1106: 10th November Square Rooter Run 1107: 17th November Graven Image Run 1108: 24th November Superbitch Run 1109: 1st December Chilly Pussy Run 1110: 8th December Brown Finger Run 1111: 15th December Skid Mark/Belly Dancer/Frozen Dick/Big Top Run 1112: 22nd December Sticky Wicket Run 1113: 29th December Dog Shit
movie came rushing into his head. And then, the realization of Unplugged’s squeal fully hit as they noticed that she had a leech attached to her leg... as did many of the hashers!!! Yuck! Let’s get the f*ck out of here some suggested... but where to go? We couldn’t go back to ‘A’, so we made our way to a hut in the middle of the freaky corn field where hashers from behind caught up to the pack. Bang Bang used some local wisdom to help remove the blood suckers while the pack waited for quite some time for one of the manly male hashers to lead them ‘On’. According to some Chiang Mai hashers, there had never been a run that unified hashers so concretely as they all made their way together across and through the river to the ‘B’. Some fell in and others held hands to get to the final destination. Big thank yous to Anything for helping unstick some legs from the bundles of branches that hashers stepped through, and where some acquired a second leech - yuck!!! Back at the ‘B’ several hashers opted out of part ‘C’ and they were probably smart to do so. The trail went back over the river and straight UP! Some were so exhausted they could only take about 20 steps at a time falling far behind most everyone else. Finally after a VERY lengthy climb to the top the trail made a nice, smooth spiral downward where some were at least able to catch up to the rest. A hidden sharp turn to the right nearly got some lost again, but they eventually made their way to the rice fields where a person off
yonder directed hashers which way to go. Cool Balls made the claim that part ‘C’ was well marked, but everyone all knows that hares lie. And THEN, appearing like some magical Hashy Godfather - our Hero, our Champion HRA appeared. A big thank you to Cumalot for coming on part ‘C’ so that her boyfriend felt the obligation to come and save us. Slowly, all made their way ‘home’ making one final river crossing where some fell in and dug in with all their might like an ox to help pull wispy little
Cumalot across. ON-IN! The circle was fun with numerous superfluous awards given in order to appease the likes of Superman and the GM. Thankfully, the Hangover Run hare, Redundant Semen, decided not to punish the short runners too badly so he held the shortest circle in Chiang Mai Hash history. A mere 15 minutes; I’m sure it’s not the only record set that weekend, such as, number of falls by any one given hasher, number of leeches, length of time to find the check, length of the run write-up. Sorry, but an epic run deserves an epic run write-up.
Tuna
by Sean Gilmour
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n August 31, 2012 the Hashing Community lost another member. Instantly loved by anyone and everyone, Tuna will be sorely missed. His kind heart, warm personality, and trademark laugh will never be forgotten. Francis “Tuna Taco� Romero was born on February 3, 1957. He ran his first hash with the Long Beach Hash House Harriers in 1990, and earned his name a month later. He was especially proud of his Mexican and Japanese ancestry, hence the name. In his very active career as a Long Beach hasher he ran over 100 trails, hared eight, scribed eleven, and served as Hash Flash in 1992.
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Taco
Throughout Tuna’s time with the LBH3, he received the coveted Hash Shit a total of ten times. Most notably would be the time that earned him the nickname “Toothless Tuna Taco.” After one of LBH3’s evening hashes, Tuna Taco tried to ride his bicycle home. Big mistake! The On-In had been held at the top of a steep hill. Off went the “well oiled” Tuna riding down the steep hill. While careening down the hill, Tuna realized too late that he had no brakes. The bike’s front tire hit a guardrail, launching Tuna over the handlebars, face first into the pavement! Along with the usual scrapes and bruises, he knocked out his two front teeth. Over the months that followed, many a Hasher would show up with their two front teeth blacked out. Tuna took it with great humility. When receiving the Hash Shit in 1991, Scooter presented him with a trophy mounted on a plaque. The plaque was a piece of asphalt with a set of teeth stuck in it.
It was in 1992 at the LBH3’s Founder’s Ball that Tuna Taco was first dubbed Hasher of The Year. Having moved to San Francisco, he spread his infectious laugh to the bay area hashers. Those who attended Bay to Breakers with him recall his remarkable ability to pass out while sitting up with a beer in hand and not spill a drop. When he later moved to Las Vegas, the title stuck with him as the Las Vegas Hash House Harriers affectionately honored the title as a recurring announcement at their yearly On-Oniversaries. A ditty even accompanied the announcement, “Tuna! Tuna Taco! Hasher of the year, last year, next year, every year!” An intelligent man amongst half-minds, Tuna was particularly proud of achieving a college degree late in life. He earned a BS Degree (insert Tuna’s laugh here) in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2006. Tits
Ahoy had a running joke with Tuna that “he had a brilliant mind, but failed wheelchair 101.” Passionate about astronomy, he often brought his telescope to overnight hash events so he could stargaze, and loved to share this knowledge with others. He also had one hell of a memory, and could recite facts about not only hash history but also world history on the spot. Tuna’s gift of remembrance also applied to his family life. The Romeros reminisce about his uncanny ability to remember family events in great detail. Space Available made a comment that is so accurate of how hashers received Tuna, “When I heard the sad news… I immediately started to reminisce of my encounters with Tuna over the years. Although our paths would cross only once or twice a year at regional events, he would always seek me out and greet me with a hug and a grin that can only be described as magical. On
many occasions I would see him approaching while I was talking to someone else, and being the gentleman that he was, he would patiently wait until the conversation completed. I usually excused myself ASAP to greet him in anticipation of one of his bad jokes. As we all know, they were bad! For me, his presence alone could rid me of a bad attitude or mood in an instant.” Tuna’s glowing personality, indescribable kindness, and unforgettable laugh warmed the hearts of, and never will be forgotten by, anyone who ever met him. In LBH3 tradition, a tree will be planted in Tuna’s memory on October 19 in Eldorado Park, Long Beach. The upcoming Rat Pack Hash House Harriers’ annual New Year’s Day trail in Las Vegas will also be in Tuna’s honor. Tuna cohared the last twelve Rat Pack New Year’s Day trails.
On-On, Tuna! Tuna Taco! Hasher of the year, last year, next year, every year!
Brazil Day in by Vera Mixtro
Dili Puddlejumpers go BRAZILIAN!! Dili ‘Puddlejumpers’ HHH is an eclectic bunch currently with regular runners/ walkers from Timor-Leste, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Brazil, England, Ireland, USA, Canada, India, Italy, Indonesia, The Netherlands and ... drum roll ...dancing girls... yep, its Norway !!!!! We are not just beer and skittles. We do good work in the local community through regular
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fundraising events about town, on top of upfront donations. And yes, Daisy, our beloved GM, received a gong this year, receiving the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list “For service to the international community through humanitarian roles”. Although it didn’t say it, it is understood by all that by keeping wayward hashers under control each week, he is indeed providing a service to the community in Dili.
Dili, East Timor On the 8th of September our international pedigree came to the front when our beloved Brazilian ‘Beer Wench’, TONGUE JOB……. put on a Carnival style run from the “Ponto de Encontro” restaurant, celebrating Brazilian Independence Day from Portugal which was 190 years ago, in 1822. Green and yellow were the colours of the day and we were spurred on
BIG ONES, they are everywhere in Timor-Leste and Dili is surrounded by them! However it’s worth it!
by the thoughts of the impending nosh up of Feijoada (Pork and Beans to the uninitiated) lubricated by voluminous quantities of that Portuguese staple, Sangria…….but to earn that prize we had to get to the top of the hill first……. On Dili Hashes that’s what we do, climb hills………..
The views from the top are always stunning and there is a communal sense of achievement when we know from here on the trail will be ….DOWN DOWN!!
Thereafter Tongue Job’s run did go DOWNHILL and FAST. Here in Dili, just south of the Equator, night falls quickly, and thirsts had to be quenched in the circle…. And the CARNIVAL began…… The Sangria had its effect and the circle soon reverted to the huge dinner table and Puddlejumpers, one and all….snouts in the Feijoada trough ….said, “Happy Birthday BRAZIL!!!”
FAQ Dili is the capital of East Timor. It was part of Indonesia (until they broke away after a bloody civil war). East Timor and Brazil share a Portuguese influenced culture.
Where is Dili, East Timor?
Bagpipe Bogs and
by Trevor Ancell
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berdeen will host their 30th anniversary hash weekend on 25-27 January 2013. This pearl anniversary will be celebrated with a slant on Doric, the local dialect, with a theme of Pearly Loons and Quines, the names of local lads and lassies. It will be an Aberdeen hash weekend based on the old traditions of “Run with the Best, Hash with the Trash� our original hashing slogan, though Mud, Sweat and Beers is now used more regularly. In true Scottish form, the weekend will include a Hash Burns supper.
Check us out! Aberdeen H3 website http://www.aberdeenhhh.com/
If you’ve never been to a Hash Burns supper, you will experience piping of the haggis, the Selkirk grace (the wee timorous beastie) and toasts to the lassies all done in true Hashing style. The top class ales, the single malts and the scenic trails in stunning Aberdeenshire make the weekend even more memorable. Why not give it a go, just dig out your hashing tartan, dust off your pearly jacket and bonnet and get registered.
weather at this time was bleak, there was only Jimmy Brew to drink (god damn awful stuff, as the song goes, but the ale has improved over time), making it a bad time to start up a hash. It only existed for four runs after its birth before expiring and disappearing into the mists of time.
A few years later, on the 23rd January 1983, 27 hashers got together for the inaugural run of what is today known worldwide as the It was all the matter of time before a stable Aberdeen Hash House Harriers. The records hash emerged in Aberdeen, but before this, are scant, but hares for the day were Mark as with all births, a gestation period must be “Tortoise” Thompson and Colin “Ole Red experienced. Early in 1980, four Dutchmen Eyes” Maclean, who was caretaker GM until met on a cold winter’s night in a suburb the first AGPU. It shouldn’t be a problem for west of the city for the inaugural run of what anyone to work out that on the 23rd January was then called Aberdeen Haggis H3. The 2013, Aberdeen H3 will be 30 years young
and, with weekly average packs of 40 to 50, still going strong. With our 28th GM, Mark “Ballerina” Swift, at the helm, it will be a great 30th year.
down mirror image t-shirts can be seen in the circle, a bit tight and bulging at the seams. It is evident that some of those stalwarts are still on trail today.
In the early days it was all a bit confusing. It wasn’t until the 10th hash, when the first AGPU was held on the 29th May 1983 and the first Grand Master, Mark “Tortoise” Thompson, was appointed. At this time Aberdeen H3 had its own view on hashing. It can be cold and wet, and so to keep warm, the hashers got stuck into shiggy! Aberdeen was labelled as the shiggy capital of hashing in the UK for some time, nicknamed MSA (mudslinging arseholes) by older much wizened hashers. On the 1st April 1984, AH3 celebrated its 50th run; even today some of the upside
In true hash style, at the end of each hash, The Hash Shit was rewarded; much in the same manner as other hashes the world over. The award was a beer sodden t-shirt, never to be washed, accompanied by a dog crap bandolier, both to be worn next to the skin with pride on the next hash; and it was. As with all things, hashers get older, and newer hashers are less inclined to indulge in such childish games. Aberdeen has always had a close relationship with its closest neighbour Elgin H3, and on
Join Aberdeen for their 30th anniversary. Aberdeen also celebrated their 1500th run on the 1st May 2011. ONON to run number 2000, the 40th anniversary and all the parties in between.
the 23rd June 1985, the first of the annual joint hashes was held. Since then, a number of hash groups developed, offering a variety of hashing possibilities in the Aberdeen area, notably, Aberdeen Seriously Social (ASS Hash), Mearns H3, and most recently, ASSTITY ( Aberdeen Seriously Social ThIrd ThursdaY of the month)...
The AH3 hashing stalwarts have attended all UK Nash Hash events since Wessex in 1985 and laid trails at Nash Hashes in Edinburgh 1989, Glasgow 1999 and Perth 2009.
For some years, an Inter Scottish Hash was muted, but rather than just speak about it, an ex Aberdeen hasher organised the first ever Inter Scottish Hash on the 13 March 1994. Over the years the name has been twisted and changed, through Inter Jock, or Inter Joke due to a print mix up. Now it is fondly known as Jock Hash.
This was the year that the Nash Hash bar didn’t open until 12 noon on the Saturday of the weekend, so we pre-plotted to have a 10:30 trail from the campsite to finish at the beer tent for 12 noon. With perfect timing the circle was held by the outdoor swimming pool with beer provided by our Nash Hash hosts.
The AH3 claim to fame was the 555 run (119 runners), held as a pre-lube to the UK Nash Hash at Cheltenham & Cotswold in 1993.
THE PEACH FUZ & AUGUSTA UNDERGROUND
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By: Woody Wood
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he Augusta hashers are a rowdy bunch, with a reputation for wild partying. Augusta has two kennels, the Peach Fuzz H3 and the Augusta Underground (A.U.G.). Peach Fuzz runs on Wednesday nights at seven, and the Augusta Underground runs on Saturday afternoons. As with many hashes across the U.S.A., Augusta hashers include some runners, some shiggy heads, some walkers, and some that believe in never leaving camp.
One of the beautiful things about hashing is that anywhere you go hashing, you will meet some of the most down to earth kind of people. The Augusta hash has close ties with other hash house harriers in the area. They often hit the road to join the Charlotte Hash, the Columbia Hash, and the Savannah hash. Hashing has been alive and kicking in the area for well over a decade. Augusta is fortunate to have an excellent downtown bar scene for pub crawls, and there is always the mighty Savannah River where hashers can enjoy rafting, tubing and kayaking. There are great shiggy areas for trail, and Augusta hosts the most awesome themed runs. There really is something to please almost every hasher in Augusta.
Augusta loves hosting visitors and all are welcome to join in the fun. Local hashers love to get together for any occasion at all, especially if there is going to be beer. They run every week, and if a hare isn’t raised they just draw straws. Augusta never cancels a trail or circle, so if you visit from another kennel don’t worry, there will always be a trail. Augusta hashers are a very friendly bunch. Every year during the Masters Golf Tournament, the Peach Fuzz H3 hosts the Anal Green Jacket Run. Hashers from all over the southeast come to enjoy the trail and fellowship, with a full weekend of camping, laughing, and clothes optional debauchery. So next time you’re in the Central Savannah River Area (C.S.R.A.) on a Wednesday night or a Saturday afternoon, come run and drink with Augusta hashes. You won’t regret it.
Check us out online: www.pfh3.org/ & www.hashunderground.com/
by Neil Biggadyke
History of Hashing and Bike Hashing
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retty much everyone who is reading this article is probably a confirmed dyed-in-the wool Hasher! We all know the history by now, what’s left to be said except‌any excuse to go out with likeminded individuals, have a great time and drink lots of beer, has to be a good thing and greatly encouraged! In recent Hash history, the last 25 years or so, has seen the rise of the Bike Hash or Bash as it is also commonly known. Though not all that widespread, Bike Hashing is a very popular spin-off (which sometimes happens) that embraces the finest traditions of Hashing. That is to say, following a trail that a Hare has laid, then drinking a beer or two in the company of fellow Hashers. The only difference between Hashing and Bike Hashing is really the distance covered. In all other respects Bike Hashers are the same as you. There are exceptions of course. I refer to those individuals who find it hard to stay on two wheels, imbibe copious amounts of anesthetics, and are thus rendered insensible. These Hashers should be encouraged as they are an endless source of amusement for the rest of us.
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About the Bangkok Hash House So where do we bike and what are the trails Bikers (BHHB) like I hear you ask. For photos of what we look like, you can visit our website: http:// The Bangkok Hash House Bikers (BHHB) are bangkokbikehash.org/ (I’m the handsome a thriving Bike Hash with a massive one!) membership numbering in excess of….. well…...an awful lot actually. We ride on Typically the Hares choose a nice resort that the last weekend of every month and rides is not too expensive. They will then set a vary in distance and technicality. The Hares trail up to 50km in distance if the trail is easy mandate is to set a trail that at least 80% of or, perhaps just 30km if the trail is technical. those taking part, can at least complete, if not They will arrange the trail to pass nominated very quickly. This has resulted in a healthy drink stops because, this being Thailand, pack size of at least 100 riders or more most riders can dehydrate very quickly. At the end months, occasionally rising to 120 riders. Part of the ride and back at the resort, we have of the attraction is that the rides take place at food prepared by the Hare team and our a Resort up to two hours away from Bangkok, ‘Circle’. This is a boisterous and fun affair which means that the trails are usually about with multiple down-downs dished out by the 80% off-road in farm land, single track and Religious Advisors (RA’s). Then showered sometimes jungle. We have checks and false and freshly laundered, Bike Hashers enjoy trails and in every way simulate other Hashes. a well deserved buffet dinner and party. This The difference is merely the distances we being a weekend and based in a resort, no travel. It’s not a race! Bike Hashers can do one needs to drive so the party gets higher! what they want, go as far away from the beer as they want or even just stay by the pool. Sunday sees a Hangover Ride. Much shorter Nobody cares. We just want to have fun. affair for those of a delicate disposition and
more suitable for those Hashers with young children who want to join in. Though we allow parents to bring their offspring and future derelicts, we do not tone down our hash for the kids. Parents bring their children knowing that it is an ‘adult’ hash behaving sometimes like children….except for me of course! In an effort to encourage more Bike Hashing around the world and encourage Bike Hashes to talk to each other, BHHB introduce the first Interbike Hash back in 2005. At that time BHHB was much smaller with an average pack size of about 50 riders. We had around 100 visitors and were overjoyed that Bike Hashers from other countries made the effort to join us and celebrate our common enthusiasm…with a beer in hand of course. Sadly none of the other Bike Hashes around the world took up the mantel to create another one. In the meantime, BHHB has become larger and stronger, and now is one of the largest Hashes in Thailand.
Interbike Hash 2 is designed to be interesting for experienced riders as well as those who rarely cycle but would like to have a go. We have short easy rides, medium rides and ‘ball breaker’ rides for the more experienced riders. You can even hire a bike which will be waiting for you when you arrive! So not having a bike is not an excuse! The venue is a resort in the district of Kaeng Krachan. An enormously scenically beautiful area about a two and a half hour drive from Bangkok. We can even arrange transport for you if you want it. When will it be? 26-27 January 2013. Who is invited? Everyone!!
What do you need to do it? Just the will to come and have fun. Arrive at the airport and we can pick you up. We have a hotel nearby if Interbike Hash 2 you arrive early. We can transfer you and your bike (if you bring one) to Kaeng Krachan, then After its success in 2005, BHHB has once deliver you safely back to the airport after the again decided to hold another Interbike event. Hash. Interbike Hash 2 will be set in January 2013. We would like to extend an invitation Why will it be fun? to all Hashers whether they bike hash or not. Because it’s an InterHash!!
More Info: http://bangkokbikehash.org/Specials/Interhash.html
www.facebook.com/groups/bangkokbikehash/
RRP: US$ 2,890
Hash Discount 10%
Running adventure: With horsemen and yaks in the Mongolian wilderness Breathtaking: Runners from 20 countries participated in the 14th Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset – said to be the most pristine 100km and 42km run on the planet. The non-profit event supports environmental projects in Hovsgol National Park, Mongolia. Next years race takes place 3-10 August 2013. Registration opens on 1 October 2012 on www.ms2s.org..
Mongolia – Stunning seas of wildflowers, the crystal clear, mighty Lake Hovsgol, horse treks along the lake, steep mountain treks, alpine forests of taiga, lush green hills, vast open space and untouched nature. The adventure run Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset (MS2S) takes place in a fairy-tale part of the world, earning itself a reputation as the most beautiful 100km and 42 km on the planet. For the 14th time, international runners from 20 countries gathered in Hovsgol National Park in Northern Mongolia for this annual challenge.
Mongolia Adventure
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Amateur athletes from all over the world compete in Northern Mongolia.
Runner and horseman overlooking Lake Hovsgol.
New record: 10:03 hours The 14th Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset on 1 August – the Swiss national day – ended with a Swiss victory in a new record time. Florian Vieux finished in 10:03 hours, running not only for 100km, but also overcoming a total elevation gain/loss of not less than 3’365 meters. The 21 year old runner Bat Ulzi Sandagdorj, the youngest son of a local nomad family, was the fastest on the 42km marathon distance.
Local helpers: Mongolian horsemen overlook the course and make sure that the runners are safe.
Mongolian horseman in front of aid station.
The MS2S offers a pristine running adventure!
Running along crystal clear Lake Hovsgol.
Trail running in one of the most remote areas of the world. Travel packages for 2013 are available from 1 October on www.ms2s.org!
Curious spectator watching the runners passing by.
Sunrise at the shore of Lake Hovsgol – a magnificent race start.
Challenging race, adventurous week The race is as challenging as it is beautiful: Equipped with torches, the runners start out at 4:30am into the dark woods for the first two kilometres of horse tracks, before following the lakeside dirt road and watching the sunrise over Lake Hovsgol. The winding, steep track up to Chichee pass at 2’255 meters above sea level is the first of many tough challenges. Up on the mountain, runners and Mongolian horsemen alike enjoy a stunning panoramic view all the way to the Siberian mountains in the north. And the nature remains that spectacular throughout the race: Mossy forests, green hills, craggy mountains. The race is very special, and so is the whole race week: The international runners live in cosy Mongolian gers at the shores of Lake Hovsgol, where they acclimatise to the altitude of 1’600 meters and explore the nature with fishing, kayaking, hiking, horseback-riding and mountain biking before and after race day. Early bird travel packages for the 2013 race week are available from 1 October on www.ms2s.org.
Wildflowers and pristine mountains: MS2S runners enjoy a unique scenery.
Environmental projects The Mongolia Sunrise to Sunset is organised on a non-profit basis and all proceeds are used to keep Hovsgol National Park pristine and to support the culture of the local population via the “ecoLeap foundation” registered in Geneva, Switzerland. “The pro ceeds from the event and participants’ donations have funded the set-up cost for the litter control project and its ongoing operation: including hiring park rangers dedicated to litter control, providing eco-friendly garbage bags, and raising awareness nation-wide through TV ads and education of local children and families”, explains race director Angie Eagan. “We want to keep this pristine mountain area as beautiful as it is now and to make the nomads proud of their abilities and culture.”
Photo Credit: www.ms2s.org (Darko Todorovic) For more information please visit: www.ms2s.org and www.facebook.com/MongoliaSunriseToSunset. Media Contact: Bernhard Hagen news@hagenpr.com Tel: +43-664-7348-3730 Source: www.hagenpr.com
Pure Mongolia: A horsemen enjoys the mountain panorama.
Mongolian wilderness.
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Lady Gaga look alikes Bimbette and Whore d’Oeuvre host th e beer stop at th e annual Honolulu Hawaii HHH Twilight T ea Party. Run participant Knocked Up snea king in.
Apr 5-Jun 30 2013: 80 Days Hashing Around the World (literally just what it says). Commercial event. Starts & ends in Frankfurt, Germany. Apr 6-19 2013: European Hash Bus Tour (Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Latvia, Estonia). Commercial event. Starts & ends in Frankfurt, Germany. Apr 12-14 2013: Philippine Nash Hash 2013 (note: separate event from the one listed below). Barrio Barretto, Olongapo, Philippines.
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Saber Tits best ows a six-run he adband on a new boot be ing named at th e Aloha H3, Oahu, Hawai i. USA
May 24-27 2013: Global Trash Hash 2013. Contact Stray Dog. Heidelberg, Germany. May 24-27 2013: Former Hashers of Korea in Transit Reunion IX. Hershey PA, USA. May 25-Jun 8 2013: Silk Road Train Adventure. Commercial event. Starts & ends in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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November 18 Bangkok Marathon Bangkok, Thailand www.bkkmarathon.com/eng/index.php November 18 Penang Bridge Int’l Marathon/Half/10k Penang, Malaysia www.penangmarathon.gov.my/portal/ December 2 Angkor Wat 1/2 Marathon/10k Siem Reap Cambodia www.angkormarathon.org/en/index.html From USA: www.kathyloperevents.com December 2 Singapore Marathon/Half/10k Singapore www.marathonsingapore.com
January 20, 2013 Maui Oceanfront Marathon http://MauiOceanfrontMarathon.com January 20, 2013 Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/speednewsshow/14528521.cms
January TBA, 2013 Khon Kaen Marathon/Half/ Mini11.55k,WalknFunRun4.5k http://www.khonkaenmarathon.com February 03 Surf City USA Marathon/Half Huntington Beach, CA, USA www.runsurfcity.com
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March 17 Seoul Int’l Marathon Seoul, Korea
February 24, 2013 Hong Kong Marathon/Half/10k
May 18 Great Wall Marathon/Half/7.5k run/walk Beijing, China www.great-wall-marathon.com/Default.aspx From USA: www.kathyloperevents.com
www.zapaday.com/event/356571/1/Hong+Kong+Marathon.html
February 24, 2013 Tokyo Marathon http://www.tokyo42195.org/2013_en/outline March 10 Sihanoukville Int’l Half Maraton/10.5k/3k Sihanoukville City, Cambodia www.cambodia-events.org/
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August 07 Mongolia Sunset to Sunset 42k and 100k Hovsgol National Park, Mongolia www.ultramongolia.org/cfm/ultra/registration.cfm or www.ms2s.org
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February Moorea Marathon/Half/5k Moorea, Tahiti www.mooreaevents.org/3_GB.asp
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he chap whose picture appears on the right is none other than Charles Darwin, the great evolutionary biologist and beard wearer. (The chap above is a boozy Australian eekeing out a living teaching English in Bangkok - “In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” and attempting to satisfy his ridiculous intellectual pretensions by churning out semi-literate drivel for this magazine, but I digress.) Recently, my own Bangkok Monday Hash played host to a hasher purporting to be a visiting Grand Master from the Seattle region (and lets face it, why would anyone claim that if it wasn’t true). The run was held, as is common for the BMH3, in the orchards and rice paddies which ring the city. Not exactly darkest African jungle but an easy enough area in which to get lost if one were unfamiliar with it (you can see where this is going can’t you). Anyway, our hero demonstrated early on that he took it as being less than obligatory to actually “run” on the hash. He started out along the trail at a gentle amble which suggested to the informed observer that he was a disciple of the well-known Bangkok
hashman “Brain Health” (motto: “Start slowly and taper off”). Naturally, being among the front runners, as is my wont, (it’s my column so I can self-aggrandise as much as I like) I soon lost sight of our visitor and soon after he slipped from whatever fragment of my consciousness he had once occupied. Eventually, after a pleasant romp of an hour or so, the run came to its conclusion. As the thirsty hashers gathered around the beer truck to rehydrate with large quantities of Carlsberg (this is a gratuitous plug, so if anyone from Carlsberg is reading please feel free to send me beer care of AP Harrier’s mailing address) it was noted that our visitor had yet to return. Soon a circle was called by the GM with still no visitor in sight. The circle progressed in its usual fashion, i.e., about two minutes of wit and about fortytwo minutes of inane ranting, and closed with still no sign of our man from Seattle. At this point, as most hashers repaired to a nearby riverside restaurant to enjoy some excellent Thai cuisine and even more excellent Carlsberg, (Dutch brewery execs please refer to my previous comment) someone discovered the missing man’s hash bag and so it was duly taken along. HARRIER 67
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Traditionally, a BMH3 evening ends with a few hardy hashers piling into someone’s car and heading into town to visit some of Bangkok’s more salubrious night-time entertainment establishments and that particular Monday was no exception. However, since Seattle Boy had still failed to materialise, it was decided that we should at least take his bag with us. Later, as five of us sped towards downtown Bangkok in stalwart hashman Noreriga’s clapped-out BMW, we were interrupted by a telephone call from the BMH3 GM. It seems our hero had eventually appeared, not at the run site but at his hotel in Central Bangkok (about 30km away) from whence he had called the GM. The tale of woe he related, which was relayed to us, was as follows: lt seems our boy had become separated from the pack by virtue of the fact that we were running (and he, apparently, was moving with the speed of a condemned man walking to the gas chamber). On reaching a check and seeing no one about he decided to stop and wait. And wait, and wait. Eventually, (about 9pm) he was happened upon by a passing Thai farmer who took pity on a poor bemused foreigner sitting dejectedly in his orchard. The farmer then led the visitor back to his home, placed him in a pickup truck and (lacking the ability to converse with our hero) drove him to a police station.
The Thai constabulary rallied magnificently to the cause, arranged a taxi for our boy and actually PAID the driver to take him back to his hotel (his wallet being, naturally, in his bag). The upshot of this was our visitor called the GM to seek the return of his bag which apparently contained all his cash, credit cards and traveller’s cheques. Could we, the GM asked on Seattle Boy’s behalf, drop by his hotel and return these things to him? Those of you familiar with the ways of Bangkok hashmen will be aware that nothing could cause us to stray from the most direct route between the on-on venue and the go-go bars of Soi Cowboy so naturally the answer was a resounding “F*ck him!!!” We did however, consent to send his bag to his hotel by motorcycle courier the following day and herewith would endeth the story were it not for this small postscript. It seems that our man subsequently contacted our GM to express his thanks for the (eventual) return of his belongings. However, he added that he had been unable to eat for the intervening 24 hours as he had no money. Clearly, the idea of phoning down to room service in his hotel and ordering some food on account had not occurred to him! Ah well, perhaps all that rain in Seattle softens the brain.
This originally appeared in the Jan-March 2003 edition of Asia-Pacific Harrier Magazine.
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Skid Mark Dietmar “Skid Mark” Brand After a long history of running and drinking beer - first in Germany and later in Canada - Skid Mark moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2004, where he discovered, that running and drinking can be combined to a fun activity. He joined CSH3 (Chiang Mai Saturday Hash House Harriers) in October. Nobody believes how Skid Mark got his name, so you can make up your own story. He is active in all of the Chiang Mai based hashes and has held positions including On-Sec, Web Wanker, GM, Hash Cash and has helped mismanage Interhash 2006. His most recent endeavor was being founding member of LBH3 (Lanna Bush Hash).
Adios Motherf*cker Sean ‘Adios Motherf*cker’ Gilmour started hashing with the Las Vegas HHH, Viva Las Vegas, in 2008. He has served as the GM of the LVH3, and resur-erected the Sin City HHH with Updrunk’d the Junkie in 2009. He currently serves as tyrant of the SCH3, and has organized the Las Vegas Red Dress Run for the past three years. He is also a long time friend of Tuna Taco, and the Americas Correspondent for Harrier Magazine.
Flesh Gordon Jimmy “Flesh Gordon” Wilkins took the reigns as graphic designer/content editor/art director/webmaster/etc/etc. of this magazine some 3 years ago. Since then, he has moved from Vientiane, Laos to Bangkok where he now lives. He has hashed in Laos, Bangkok, Koh Samui, Singapore, and Indonesia, and attended & designed the souvenir magazine for the 2012 Borodure Interhash: www.interhash2012.com/interhash-magazine.html Of the hashes he has done, he considers the Vientiane Bush Hash (Laos) to be the best one.
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