Bangkok Monday Hash House Harriers
Last updated: 13 June, 2013
Run 1577
Date: 10 June2013
Location: Bang Plee
Hare: Bad Boy Bubby
Scribe: Tickler
The perils and aggravation of having to travel anywhere near the “mosquito-infested” Bang Phli golf course was a very real deterrent to attending to the Monday run but feeling the need for a bit of fitness followed by a drinking session compelled me to take a chance and fight the Bang Na expressway traffic (besides, the job really sucked today!). The directions to the A-site were quite convoluted but surprisingly accurate knowing the mental capabilities of the hare!
The hare Mc Swirley, having set the run 8hrs earlier (because he does not have a job, just like other Canadians including Spinning Dwarf!), greeted us freshly bathed and sporting a brand new flat-top hair-cut. Not showing a sign of fatigue and his “Jesus-boots” (Teveas) cleaner than what I wear to the office led me believe that the pack was in for a short jog and into the grog quite early. However, when the hare announced that there was a short and long version of the trail I started to search for my flash-light and extra batteries. It was quite clear that some the pack would have no need for such a device as “Hash-Hash” asked “how long is the short trail and is it possible to short-cut”?
With these issues sorted, the pack was sent off to the trail of solid f**king concrete for more than a kilometer which is not what you drive 1hr out of town to run on! Continuing along we were soon into the “green” and some familiar territory. Being out in front (which is unusual) allowed me to demonstrate some of my expert navigational and leadership skills (developed over 3 decades) that lasted a whole 2 minutes before I fell victim to one of the hare’s errant marks. This sent me down a path that quickly was devoid of paper which allowed “Virginia Slim” and the visitor from Tampa to vault into the lead.
That was OK because now I was on my own to enjoy the flying insect infestation of the lower Bang Na region. Sure, nice f**king thought but even at the moderately adjusted pace to avoid human contact I happen upon a couple of “pretenders” Love Canal and Ambrose actually imitating “runners”. However, standing in front of the T-bone klong pathway intersection and not seeming to understand the meaning of the hare’s instructions, they waited until I passed, turned left and did the geriatric “short-cut” trail. Again, thinking I could have some time to meditate was destroyed immediately as the hissing and puffing behind me said it had be Drukin Donut ready to run me down. But wait, I turn and look but who could it be but “Deep Shag” running better than I’ve seen in many months!
The run continued through very nicely uninterrupted green and dirt (how long will this last!) Well I guess I might have been the only person to follow the entire paper trail since I arrived back with 9.8km traveled and in pitch black lighting with the entire pack showered! But that did not stop everyone from feeding their “upper orifice” with everything provided by the gracious Nibbles and Crash. The circle proceeded with the GM No-No strictly guiding the proceedings with visitors, returners, etc., being given recognition. Then, RA Virginia Slim had his turn followed by Canal Rapee. As usual it was circle to the right , circle to the left, do-si-do but with a lot more words and bullshit than you would find in a barnyard dance.
The On-after must have been great since I was not there ! ! Thanks Mc Swirley for the good set in an area that has Avagadoros number of insects!
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