21 December, 2006

HASH TRASH - RUN 661

HASH TRASH - RUN 661

Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon (in the Wintertime...)

Place: Nof Yam Park
Hare: Boston Creamed

The mid-winter sun shone brightly* as the Hashers gathered for a run that was, by request, scheduled an hour early and very VERY short, due to the British Embassy Christmas Ball. At the outset, while still standing 'round the circle, Rocket set the tone for Run 661 by announcing that he had seen the "On In" marking near his house and from that point on, things just... sort of... moved... slowly...

On-on! Or rather, On... on... Assistant RA Dead Boring and GM Dr. Do-little elected to abandon their sacred duties and strolled at a leisurely pace, while Deliverance, Neverf**ker, Rocket, and the newly named Conjugal Visit (formerly Liz) sweated it out.

The group met up with walkers Diablo and Swamp Monster at the half-way point. The Hare, Boston Creamed, consulted with the lone Brit (Dead Boring**) as to whether he might lead the group in singing "Rule Britannia" but he claimed to know only the words to the first line*** and suggested instead that we sing "Jingle BALLS" in honor of the upcoming evening event. So we did. And Dead Boring has promised to figure out some hand gestures for the next time we sing this jewel of a song.

The second half included a tour of the site on which Deliverance's new house is being built. It is going to be very nice, with a fireplace, blue tile bathrooms, and a pantry as big as an elevator shaft. In fact, it is an elevator shaft. There will also be a pool and there will be a big Hash party there in 2010 or 2011. Save the date.

We then passed the On-In marking about which Rocket had so kindly informed us earlier. In the interests of speed and efficiency, beer keys were handed to Neverf**ker who then proceeded, along with everyone else, to amble on back to the circle. Never was a run more lackadaisical, laid-back, lethargic, lugubrious, lollygagging and many other words beginning with "L".

The run was deemed "shitty" because people in Nof Yam just let their dogs run free. Well, at least that's what they told yours truly. And I believe them.

*A winter drought arouses mixed emotions in the tender Hasher breast (no, not that one). On one hand, the sunny, slightly chill weather is perfect for running. On the other hand, what will thirsty Hares drink this summer? Yes, I know the answer is clearly beer, but what if we aren't able to shower?
**What has happened to the Empire? You guys are slipping!
*** So do I, for that matter.


Down-downs

Hare - Boston Creamed
FRB - Dr. Do-little
Returnees - Boston Creamed, Conjugal Visit, Neverf**cker, RocketJust Because - Dead Boring, Deliverance, Diablo

POST SCRIPT
The Holyland Hash House Harriers made quite an elegant appearance at the British Embassy Christmas Ball, from Dead Boring's satin tux and Bravefart's spangly shoes to Stroker's arm candy (whose name is Lior). We did not do so well at the raffle -- aside from Lager Lout, the two Hash tables were a Bermuda Triangle in a sea prizes. On the plus side, the group photo (which will be scanned and duly posted online) proves we sure do clean up nice.

DIRECTIONS TO RUN 662

Date: Saturday, December 23rd

Time: 15:00 (3:00pm)

Place: Kaplan St. corner of Basel, Sharon Sq., Herzliya Pituach

Directions:
Take Highway 2 to Kfar Shmaryahu exit.
LEFT over the bridge and head WEST towards the sea.
LEFT on Wingate St. and head towards Sharon Square (DeShalit Sq.)
Go around the traffic circle and turn RIGHT onto Basel Street.
Cross Kaplan and look for parking.
Your Hare will be waiting at the corner of Kaplan and Basel.

Map http://snipurl.com/15hkw

Lost? Call Bravefart

AND... HOW HE DO WHAT HE DO
The Science of Santa
http://news.ncsu.edu/releases/2006/dec/212.html

AND... THE LAST SUPPER - IN LEGO!

The Brick Testament
http://snipurl.com/15hkv

PLUS... I'LL NEVER BE YOUR BEAST OF BURDEN
Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land
http://www.safehaven4donkeys.org/

SAVE THE DATE! FIRST QUIZ NIGHT OF 2007
Lager Lout writes: "Hi all you brainboxes!! Just to remind you before you go away, or do whatever you are doing for the winter break, that the next Quiz Night will be on January 12th. Details will be sent out in the New Year. Hope you have a refreshing time recharging your grey matter!!! See you next year.!!"

MORE DATES TO SAVE: UPCOMING RUNS

4.1.2007 - Tiberias Marathon - Israel Championship - 42k - Contact: 03-6441649 - Israel Athletics Association

17.2.2007 - Ein Gedi Half Marathon - 10k, 21k - Contact: 08-6688844 - Yaakov Akrish

23.2.2007 - Israeli Field Run Championship - 10k - Contact: 03-6486256 - Israel Athletics Association

9.3. 2007 - 2007 Eilat Three Borders Half Marathon - 21k - Contact: Shvoong - 1 700 700 305

19.3.2007 - Jerusalem Half Marathon - 10k, 21k - Contact: 02-6298047/8 - Simon Avraham

23.3.2007 - 18th Annual Ra'anana Run - 10k - Contact: 09-7610336 - Zion Dahan

28.4.2007 - Herzliya Run - 2k, 10k - Contact: dovevm@gmail.com - Dovev Mazor

IN CLOSING... POST-FEMINIST YUKS FROM OUR MAN IN BAGHDAD
Asked for a few words from the Iraqi front, Fer Fox Sake initially retorted that he had lost his sense of humor due to almost being blown to bits three times a day. Well, who can blame him? However, he then proceeded to redeem himself, sort of, with these images entitled: Women as Explained by Engineers.

http://holylandhhh.blogspot.com/2006/12/ffs-joke-pix.html

Cute... very cute... Please come back soon safe and sound, FFS, so that the women of the Holyland H3 can break your legs. On-on!

-- Boston Creamed
HASH SCRIBE
http://www.holylandhhh.blogspot.com/