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Year 6 of this grand adventure . . . Czytaj więcej
  • Thai Nash Hash 2025 - RDR

    10 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    It has been a whirlwind of activity the past few days. I was already in Pattaya for several trails last weekend, so was ready to go. They actually opened rego for the Nash Hash on Tuesday, so was first in line to collect my goodie bag, which was full of . . . well, goodies (see the photo).
    I was asked to co-hare the BB trail, so on Thursday morning our hare team of three hares set off into the jungle to set trail. Eight hours later, we emerged from the jungle having covered 24 kms of what would turn out to be (20-21 Kms of) an AWESOME trail.

    Then Friday we had the Red Dress (shirt) run in central Pattaya. It rained off and on, but had the chance to catch up with many hasher I had not seen in some time.
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  • Thai Nash Hash 2025 - BB Trail

    11 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    It has been a whirlwind of activity the past few days. I was already in Pattaya for several trails last weekend, so was ready to go. They actually opened rego for the Nash Hash on Tuesday, so was first in line to collect my goodie bag, which was full of . . . well, goodies (see the photo).

    I was asked to co-hare the BB trail, so on Thursday morning our hare team of three hares set off into the jungle to set trail. Eight hours later, we emerged from the jungle having covered 24 kms of what would turn out to be (20-21 Kms of) an AWESOME trail.

    Saturday morning rolled around early, and due to all the rain on Friday, our BB trail needed some touch up, so I was nominated to go out and check up / reset the first half (10 kms worth) on my own. Now, I had only seen this trail once, while we were setting it, so there were a few gaps that I had to reconnect, and it left me guessing in a few instances, but in the end all was well. Only a few of the FRBs passed me just before pulling in to the drink stop. One of the other hares was remarking the second half, and we all met up at the end. The circle was a hoot, with tons of down downs and they were all enjoyed ON THE ICE. We eventually made it back to town for a quick shower and return for the party and dinner. It all was great, EXCEPT . . . they had hired a band that only played Irish Ballads, so while the first couple of songs were interesting, it got old quick and I bolted for the door. Good time to get some extra sleep.
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  • Pattaya H3 #2120

    13 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    Wrapping up the weekend of events after Thai Nash Hash (and 10 days of hashing the hills and dales of Pattaya), we had one last day of hashing here.

    It was their annual Oktoberfest celebration, with oom-pah band, brats, sauerkraut, and kartoffelsalat . . . and of course beer, but not bier, only the local piss. 🙂

    Trail was an excellent shiggy-fest starting out with the first km as a conga line through the tall grass, but soon opened up allowing us to stretch our legs a bit. There were also a couple water crossings and a streambed to boot. It was shorter than usual at 5.67 kms, but the hares stated it would be short to accommodate the extra events in circle. What were those extra events you ask?? Well, mostly it was a tug-o-war between nations. Starting with the harriettes - Thailand vs The Philippine Islands. The hares stretched out the rope, and the teams loaded up on each end, the ready-set-go was given and not more that point 69 seconds passed before the rope snapped in two. The hares, being of high intellect as you would expect, quickly tied the rope back together and tried again. This time, we had a winner (can't remember which team won though).

    Next up was the men's team of France vs Belgium . . . then UK vs ???, and The Yanks vs ??? . . . the final affair was UK vs The Yanks. As before, point 69 seconds later the rope gave way, so it was tied off again, and with the final attempt, less than point 22 seconds in, the rope broke for the third time and it was called a draw . . . prizes for everyone.

    It was a great day of fun and foolishness in celebration of Bavarian Culture. The hare team has been hosting this event for 24 years now, so you would think by now they have it figured out. 🙂
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  • Savannakhet H3 #18

    15 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    First prelube trail for this year's Mekong IndoChina Hash in Krabi. We had about 50 hashers on trail for a leisurely stroll about town. Starting from the Kodam Kitchen, trail headed north along the soi with the first beer stop about 1.5 kms away. It was a bright and sunny day as we entered the shop for a beer, but 5 min later it was pouring rain . . . so then it became a condom walk for over half the pack. The shop nearly sold out of rain ponchos.

    After an extended stop, we started moving again just as the rain was subsiding on to the next beer stop. Then it was down to the beach for a sunset beer stop. From there we made our way down the beach to the on it at Jeanette's Italiano restaurant for pizza (and a few more beers). Great catching up with many old friends.
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  • Thinking Drinking H3 #82

    16 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ 🌧 29 °C

    TDH3 rides again, here in Krabi, Thailand. We had over 200 hashers on hand for yet another awesome trail (set by Boob-a-lube, Incomplete Erection, and Seamanator). Those hares provided three trail options of Short (2.5 km), Medium (5.2 km), and Long (8.4 km).

    I opted for the long trail, and it was excellent, but ended up only being just a bit over 7 kms. No worries, it was totally soaked as it rained for a couple hours after trail was set.

    No doubt, it was an excellent day of hashing.
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  • Mekong IndoChina Hash - Red Run

    17 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    MIH 2025 has officially kicked off with the RED RUN . . . some dresses, some shirts, and some crazy other stuff (just look at the pictures) 🙂
    We met on the far end of town, and wandered our way back to the venue. After we got a welcome from the Regional Governor, we presented out charity check for 100,000 Thai Baht (~$3000 USD), we received the cheer of GTFOOH . . . and off we went.

    After heading into town on some streets, trail hooked left and went up hill through some muddy trails before descending back down to the beach. It was a mostly calm 3.5 km trail with a fun circle on the beach. Good times, and we are now ready to rip up this weekend of fun.
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  • Mekong IndoChina Hash – Main Event

    18 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Last year for Mekong, I was one of the Ball Buster hares. Even last weekend, I was a Ball Buster hare for Thai Nash Hash . . . so I guess it was a simple case of, that IboIbo thought it would be funny if I was assigned to hare the SHORT trail this time. So I coordinated with SLAP to organize a suitable short trail, that connected to the medium trail. Then I recruited CIA to be my sweep, and he helped ensure all made it into the finish. 🙂
    We had 150 hashers turn up for the short trail, and almost everyone walked, which was fine. We had a good time talking and enjoying the calls of nature. Trail turned out to be just about 3.6 kms, with a couple easy water crossings and one that was a bit tougher (enough so that a couple hashers found their way to wet shoes).

    There were also plenty of interesting thing to snap photos of, and I have included a few of them. The short, medium, and long all ended up at the same place, so once everyone had finished their trail, we had a light lunch before getting into the fun of circle. It was a good solid hour of fun, with many hashers stepping up to rat out their buddies for various hijinks on trail. It was a great day on the hash. We wrapped things up with dinner back at the main venue, with skits and other entertainment, followed by DJ Smoke, who spun discs late into the evening.
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  • Mekong IndoChina Hash - Hangover Trail

    19 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    We wrapped things up with a 4 km A to B scurry this morning, taking us to a restaurant on the outskirts of town. After rehydrating a bit, we circled up for one final foray into Mekong hash craziness.

    IboIbo brought in all the legacy attendees, and got things rolling. We continued with numerous other infractions of fun over the weekend, and then ended it all with a fine lunch of Thai delights. A second circle did emerge for a bit, but things had run their course and we all wandered off into the sunset satisfied we had done our best.

    BUT . . . for those hardcore hashers, we still have the Mekong Full Moon trail tomorrow. Ahhhh, we just cannot get enough.
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  • Mekong Full Moon Hash

    20 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    For many reasons, this year's traditional full moon hash was in question. BoBo keeps bouncing back though, and without fail he pulled another one off. This year he even tried getting run over by a scooter, but even that could not stop him.

    He did however, require some assistance to get trail set, which a few of us happily obliged. We went out in the morning yesterday at a slow pace, marking trail, while BoBo pointed here and there for us to make checks, false trails, and other requirements. At one point we had to cross a log over a stream, which took a good 15 minutes alone, but we managed to get it all done in 2.5 hours. As we enjoyed a beer or two at the venue, it started to rain, and after it tapered off, three of them went out to mark a short walker's cutoff to shorten things up for those who chose to. During that rain, they discovered that the water had risen up over the log, and making it even more difficult to get over.

    As a last minute change, I ran out and rerouted the trail to avoid the water crossing, and many of the pack took that route . . . BUT, some who don't pay attention during the chalk talk, still managed to veer off from the obvious arrow, past two very large XX, and take the old trail to the water crossing log . . . fortunately, by that time, the water had receded once again, and they all made it across.

    Overall, we had 150 hashers take part in this 6 kms (runners) and about 3 km (walker's) trail. The venue was awesome, but it had also been rented out to another party of about 200, and they played very loud music that nearly blasted us out. Eventually they took a break with the music, so we then commenced our circle. Then they started their presentation, and we ended up having to compete with them, but we were able to manage a solid 30 minute circle. Then we feasted, drank, and chatted with old friends, that we may not see again until next year's Mekong weekend in Cambodia. It was a great cap for yet another awesome weekend of hashing.
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  • Bangkok Thursday H3 #500

    23 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    We had an excellent nighttime trail tonight, a little short but yet very well entertaining. I did not get a good count due to the close quarters of the pub, but I would guess we had 40-50 hashers on hand for this auspicious occasion of 500 runs. We also received free shirts to commemorate the event.

    The Bangkok Thursday H3 was founded on 19 Jul 2012 by Tony "Ambrose" Erswell with the assistance of Eric "Drunkin Donut" Cornille, John "McSwirly Face" McBirnie, Drew "Short Time" Jeschke, and Clyde "Adorable Blue Balls" Albrecht.
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  • Bangkok H3 #2482

    25 października 2025, Tajlandia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Spent the day setting trail for the BH3. It was a fun 8 km jaunt with many sights to see. We had about 24 hashers, including myself and my co-hare Virginia Slim. Another great day of hashing.

    So far this year, I have run 150 hash trails in 23 different countries, haring 29 of them. Tomorrow will be another country, and prep for another trail. Czytaj więcej

  • INTERAMERICAS' HASH 2025 - Main Event

    1 listopada 2025, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    We are here in New Orleans for this grand event. I arrived on Monday evening, and went out scouting trail on Tuesday. My trail site is about an hour north of the venue, and was intended to be 8-10 miles long, so it took me about 6+ hours to get trail sorted. Wednesday was a blur, but bounced back to run a couple local prelube trails on Thursday.

    On Friday I dragged my cohare (Drag Queen) and sweep (IboIbo) out to set trail, so another 5-6 hour day up and back. Friday night we had the opening ceremonies, but I made an early night of it to get up early today.
    There are 1500 or so signed up for this event, but only one bus was assigned for this trail, so we had just under 50 on trail (as you can see in the pictures). All did well, and we soon had everyone back for circle.
    One of my initial instructions was, due to the nature of the forest here, even though you might hear someone yelling ON ON very near you, it is best to stay on trail as the narrow maze of dirt tracks are separated by water crossing and swampland. One hasher, who we'll just call "The Poster Child for I F*cking Told You So" saw the finish from about 100 meters away, and decided to go straight in, instead of following the marked trail. She was heading in, then disappeared in the swamp, gone from sight. By the time some of the hashers got close, she had managed to drag herself over the bog and back on dry land . . . but was COVERED IN MUD. 🙂 Now that is FAFO on the hash.

    Circle was a lot of fun, with everyone getting involved with charges, and singing songs . . . then we had the hour long bus ride back for showers and back to the venue for dinner, bids, music and dancing.

    More to follow, as I will host the same ballbuster trail again tomorrow for another 50 hashers.
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  • INTERAMERICAS' HASH 2025 - Sunday Trails

    2 listopada 2025, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Probably not best to call it a hangover trail, as I took out another pack for the Ball Breaker trail. Same sh*t, different day? No, it was another awesome day of shiggy and fun. We only had about 25 on trail today, so about half the size, but they were just as enthusiastic.

    Although only half the size, we still had the same number of spills, as a good half dozen made a face plant on trail. Circle was a bit calmer today, that could be related to hangovers, so we cut it off and headed back to town. It has been a great joy for me to host this trail twice this weekend, and by all accounts, the 75 or so hashers that ran this trail all seemed to have a great time.

    On On until we all meet again in Orlando, winner of the bid to host INTERAMERICAS' HASH 2027.
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  • Hashing Clubs of South East Virginia

    14 listopada 2025, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ 🌙 9 °C

    It was 32 years ago that I first moved to the Norfolk / Virginia Beach / Hampton area, early on in my career. Fortunately there were two well established hash clubs . . . the Ft Eustis H3 (first hash club in the USA) and the Tidewater H3. After a few months of getting settled in, I brought in the Virginia Beach Full Moon H3 to add into the mix. That was back in the day when it was common for hash clubs to run on a week night during the summer, and shift to the weekend in the colder winter months. Ft Eustis was Tuesday in the summer and Saturday in the winter, while Tidewater H3 was Thursday evenings in the summer, and Sunday in the winter. They eventually settled on staying on the weekend, and the Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday H3 and the Hobo H3 took there place during the week, so lots of hashing down here.

    Hashing did not start out as a military activity, but the military has since help spread the hash around the world (and you can read about that in my book coming out later this week ;) ). SE Virginia is a major hub for all services with several bases in the area. So last year they created a hash / military mixer taking the Dining In (USMC calls it a Mess Night) and making it hash oriented. I was unable to attend last year, but they invited me back this year as the Guest of Honor, complete with a 20 minute speech on the history of the hash here in the area, and worldwide (yea yea, you can read all about that in my book coming out in the next few days ;) ).

    The weekend included a Friday night trail, a Saturday morning trail complete with military themed games, the main event dinner last night, and then the regularly scheduled Tidewater H3 trail this afternoon. It was non-stop action for the past 48 hours, so I'm totally wiped out now, ready for a good night's sleep. But it was a whole lot of fun. Many thanks to the local hasher for inviting me back this year.

    Also caught up with old friends Shirtless and Bum Pumper on Monday.
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  • PAN ASIA HASH 2025 - RDR

    21 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    We have officially kicked things off, having completed the Red Dress Run with close to a full up 1600 that are rego'd. Trail was described at the start as a 5 km city adventure, marked with white flour. Soon after, the horns blew, and off we went.

    We rumbled off onto the narrow walkway, but soon after, a few of us were able to stretch our legs and start running. We soon passed up the pack, which was 99% walkers, and then found out the trail was not prelaid . . . the hares were just walking along in front and marking as they go. So we reverted to the map provided on the website, and followed along as prescribed. It was about 6 kms, all streets, with a few sidewalks in the park.

    As we finished, the rest of the pack soon entered the venue from the opposite direction. It appears the hares had other ideas than what was posted, so the pack had a shorter endeavor with two beer checks. All good, there was plenty of beer waiting for us at the venue.

    I am making an early night of it, as we meet for the ball breaker trail at 6 by gosh AM tomorrow. Still a bit jet lagged from the trip over from the USA, so time for sleep.

    BTW, the book is all submitted into Amazon KDP, and once it gets reviewed and approved, it will become available for purchase. No more than 3 days from now, sooner hopefully.
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  • PAN ASIA HASH – (Ball Breaker Trail)

    22 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Well, this was my 7th hash trail over 15 kms this year, several of them were Ball Buster trails for various events, like EUROHASH, UK Nash, Thai Nash, and INTERAM, but they were mostly flat. EuroHash was the longest at 25.5 Kms, but only had 400 M of ascent. Thai Nash had the most ascent at 580 meters over 20 kms, but I was one of the hares on that one and we set it the day before the event. Today, knowing full well that the trail was described as 23 kms, with 1300 M of ascent, I foolishly signed up with overconfidence. I say all that to say this . . . trail today BROKE MY BALLS. They announced a cutoff of 2 hours 50 minutes at the second drink stop at 12 kms. We all thought, no sweat, should be no problem.

    WELL, stats for today were . . . 168 signed up for the BB trail, 147 turned up this morning on the buses, and only 84 finished the whole trail. Dozens did not make the cut off time, including my fat old ass. We gathered up at the second drink stop, and they sent us on an alternate 4 km route back to the park. I am actually quite happy I missed the cutoff, as some hashers that made it, were out for over 7 hours. The second half of trail was even more brutal than the first. Several of the finishers boasted of 24-25 kms for actual trail, but one dude who had a couple issues finding trail, came in at 32 kms . . . WTH. For us poor slobs that missed the cutoff, we only covered 16 kms with our shortcut back to the finish.

    Overall, it was a great day, and we all had a splendid time once we dropped a few beers down our gullets to ease the pain.
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  • PAN ASIA HASH 2025 - Hangover Trail

    23 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    There were two trails today, one left on busses at 1000, the other was from the venue at 1300. About 200 of us went out for the morning trail, on this bright and sunny day.

    After a great trail, we lazed in the sun for a couple hours, and had a quick circle before heading back into town. Dinner and hugs, as we partied and said goodbye to all our mates. On On!!

    WELL DONE to the Taiwan United H3 for hosting a great hash event.
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  • TRUE TRAIL . . . The Book is out

    24 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    With 41 years of hashing experience, and 14 years of writing about Hash House Harrier history . . . my book is now available for order online at Amazon.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G35RLBZQ?ref_=pe_93…

    Or you can search in your own particular country in the books department of Amazon for . . . TRUE TRAIL

    Hardback will be available later his week.

    Please help spread the word, share with your local hash clubs, much appreciated.

    On On,
    Hazukashii, PhhhD
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  • Super X H3 #119

    24 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    Decided to hang around Taipei after Pan Asia Hash, to explore the city and catch a few new hash clubs in action. While this is my third visit to Taiwan, tonight I joined the Super X H3 for the first time.

    Excellent group, we had about 25-30 hashers on hand, with many visitors from Tokyo. Trail was originally billed at 8-9 Kms, but they changed at the last minute down to 5.5 kms, and moved the start about 400 meters away to an interesting building that will be explained in the pictures.

    Trail was pure city streets, but a fun and fast paced trek . . . so fast, that after 2 kms, I was falling behind. By 4 kms I was in their dust, and ended up finishing pretty much on my own (but all good). But surprisingly, in the first 5. Seems the speedy runners got to the one and only check on trail, and took off in the wrong direction and did not finish until 10 minutes later than us slow pokes.

    Circle was excellent, but all in Chinese, so hell if I know what they were talking about. 🙂 After circle was over, they took a count for who wanted to stay for dinner . . . about 12, and off we went. There were dozens of places to eat right near the run site, but nooooooo. We have to walk a frickin' km to a place. I had strategically planned my hotel to be close to the hash, about 400 meters, but screw that. Now I am km away. 🙂 . . . but a nice little walk after dinner is always good. RIGHT?!? It was fun, and we all said see you tomorrow at the hash. (So more tales to come).
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  • Night Bird H3 #614

    25 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Another day, another hash trail, life is good in Taipei. Taiwan is doing something right, they are attracting younger and fitter hashers, that love to run. Of all the cities on earth, from my review, this city is the fastest (and one of the only really) growing hash community.

    I was certainly the old man of the pack, and it showed, as they left me in the dust early on. The hares said it was a 10 Km trail, but I was able to shave it off a few steps with some observant turns in an effort to stay within sight of the pack.

    I need to be careful with how I say this, but . . . The only issue I had with trail, was the complete lack of checks to slow down the FRBs . . . and in my experience, what makes hashing so much fun. Finding the trail and breaking the checks . . . basically, playing the game of hare & Hounds. While we still had to find the arrows (and flour blobs), it felt more like a training run. This club is obviously successful, so I do NOT want to discourage their method at all, this is just an observation.

    Overall, it was an excellent night for a hash, and the trail was mostly off pavement on grass pathways. Well done to the NBH3 for a fun evening.
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  • Wednesday Hash At Taoyuan (WHAT) H3 #677

    26 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ 🌬 21 °C

    Like I said . . . another day, another hash. 🙂 Had a fun time with the WHAT H3 this evening. It was a short trail, but in the dark it has its own alure. About 25 hashers turned up, and after trail we had a traditional Hot Pot dinner and circle in a local restaurant, with lots of fun.

    I have been here in Taiwan for a week now, and Garmin tells me I have run / walked 65 kms over 6 hash trails and walking to them . . . so been a busy week.

    Tomorrow, no hash . . . so I can sleep in, catch up on a few things, and prepare for a busy weekend of hashing here in Taipei. Good Times.
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  • Taipei Night Trail (TNT) H3 #298

    28 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    After Thursday night off with no hash available, today it was back out east for the TNT H3, and another first time with a new club, brought up for a down down as the FNG. After hashing with now 471 different hash clubs, I think I need to start bringing up the entire new hash clubs for being the first time they have hashed with me. 🤪🤪

    Trail tonight was relatively short and A to B, but brutal on the climb and descent, with lots of stairs and rocky dirt paths. We even had some narrow drainage ditches, and a section of tunnel. An absolutely fun evening running in the dark of night. Again, the pack was mostly young and super fit hashers that left me in the dust. Great to see the hashing spirit so alive here in Taiwan.
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  • 229 H3 #35

    29 listopada 2025, Tajwan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    It has been nearly 10 years since the first 229 Hash trail. Founded as a Leap Year event, to be held on 29 Feb . . . they have added a couple extra trails in there every year, and today was 1129 for Nov.

    There were about 75 hashers that turned up. I had the option of a couple other hash clubs in Taipei today, but chose this one since it runs so seldomly. Good thing too, because it was an AWESOME trail, taking in a bit of everything . . . pavement, rice paddies, scrub brush, bridges, drainage ditches, forest, dirt tracks, the beach, and much more. This has been the very best trail I have run here in Taiwan over the past week or so.

    Circle was all in Mandarin, so I only understood the hand and arm signals of what was going on, but got the meaning in most cases. After that, we made our way to dinner, with plenty of good food. An absolutely stellar day on the hash.
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