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Run 2930 – Reluctant with Co-Hare Baldy – 29th June 2026

Set in the leafy grandeur of Claremont / Dalkeith and with winter storms brewing yet again, Reluctant needed the skills of both Grizzly & Moses to hold off the heavens.
10 runners and perhaps twice that many walkers set out clockwise from the John Leckie Pavilion through Mason Gardens to the old riverside Sunset hospital, then along Jutland Parade to Point Resolution before winding back to the bucket – the run recorded at 7.4km in just over the hour. No incidents among the runners however the walkers managed to lose both Pig Trap and Ramrod, both returning late together after the Circle.
The Bucket was abandoned in favour of the warmth of the Pavilion, made available by Phantom’s insider knowledge.
At the circle GM Pitt called up Phantom (insider knowledge); Q, Deeply Boring, Nanny & Crayfish (returnees); Budgie (anniversary); Q (hobnobbing with pollies on the new Australind train); Xmas (a joke?). RA Mastitis called up Q to tell the joke about a drunk being caught out by his wife; Moses was acknowledged for recent RA duties; Reluctant’s run was critiqued and scored via the ball bag at 9.9 – great solo effort! Nanny charged Pot Hole for his sacrifice on a steep hill with a false trail.
Dinner was a hearty stew served with rice and plenty for seconds, or thirds!
WBDFQ
On On
PD

Run 2931 – Deeply Boring’s Noughts & Crosses

We arrived at Allen Park with no signs, no sign of the hare and no sign of a trail. Mastitis asked if we were in the right location and we decided it was as it was where Deeply set his last run.
Eventually a very quiet electric car arrived with Deeply driving.
At 6:00 PM Deeply called us to attention.
Deeply explained how he was shown by his father how to mark a run in the Malaysian Jungle. O for checks and X for go back to the last intersection (and don’t use the words ‘False Trail!’). He went on (and on) to explain that the trail was marked on the right, so look for chalk or flour on the right. Sometimes it wouldn’t be on the right, and we erroneously took that to mean it would be on the left, but no, sometimes the O was on the road in the centre of the intersection. The run would start on a trail leading up to Melon Hill. Deeply said shortcutters and walkers could start up the trail without going to the ‘No through Road’ that lead up to the trail.
Eventually we asked, ‘Can we go now?’.
The run was remarkably well set and there was flour and lots of chalk marking the trail. The seven runners almost outnumbered the walkers, and I counted about 19 or 20 hashers in total when we were standing around the fire after the run, err… what fire?
The views from Melon Hill were amazing with a bright red/orange sunset over the coast. A clever long downhill false trail had most of the runners finding the X. Back on the trail we descended back into the leafy Swanbourne streets after a clever X in Jones Park. The runners were reluctant to cross the bridge over West Coast Highway/Servetus Street, but the walkers indicated we should. We crossed back over West Coast Highway on to Knutsford Street.
A sneaky X on Walpole Street had us searching for trail but Soft Rock doubled back and found it on Cross Street and onto the oval for a quick sprint home where the walkers called us to run it in as they sat around the Claytons fire drinking their first beers.
Deeply manned the bar serving the large number of beers available on ice.
Pitt called us to the circle (with shouts of form a semi-circle). He complained of a lack of On Sec and then proceeded to be the said-On Sec. He told a great joke which I no longer recall. Pothole was given a down-down, Sir Tom welcomed back from his overseas adventures.
Mastitis had a down-down, Ramrod (referred to as Ramsy) for getting lost last week, Xmas couldn’t finish his down-down and Deeply nearly wore the dregs. Then Grizzly won the right to choose a card from the back but alas no Joker was found. He did get a bottle of wine donated by Elbows who won the last two raffles and also didn’t locate the evasive Joker. Ramrod advised the to pool is now $220.
Mastitis patiently listened to Deeply once again explain the concept of Noughts & Crosses and became rather animated and loud.
Chunda was invited to delve into the depths of Mastitis’ BBB (Big Ball Bag) and pulled out two 7’s.
The meal was hearty, plentiful and tasty. I can’t remember what it was called so I asked my AI app, and this was the response: –
The dish you’re describing — served from a pot, chicken, soup‑like, French‑sounding name — most likely matches one of three classic French chicken dishes. The strongest match is Poule au Pot. Other contenders…Pot‑au‑Feu (with chicken variation) or even Fricassée de Poulet. AI went on to say it could have been Blanquette de Poulet.
There was plenty for seconds.
The carpark emptied quickly and then there was only Xmas in the counting house counting out the money or in the bucket counting out the beers, Deeply seeing if he could assist and Bushie wondering why there was still a car next to the bucket when there were no more hashers to be seen. Was somebody still lost out there pondering the Noughts & Crosses?
Another great hashing night in Perth.
On On
Bushie
WBDFQ.

Run 2910 – Seagull – 9th Feb 2026

Set in the suburb of Viveash – named after Samuel Viveash, the owner of the land in the 1840’s – and located just north of Midland along the banks of the upper Swan River.
11 runners and perhaps 20 walkers set off anticlockwise along the banks and wetlands of the river before snaking through the established suburb followed by new and future sub-divisions. The runners were led by returnee Red Dwarf and ably helped by Mastitis and APITW. The hare (Seagull) provided a drink-stop – well received – with cold water and icy-polls. The run was recorded at 5km in 43minutes – with one shortcut by your scribe.
Some of the locals enquired as to why there was so much shouting and horn blowing and after offering an explanation to two good looking lasses , Nanny kindly offered for them to hold his horn, which was politely declined!
At the circle On Sec Rimmer called up Skippy (visitor); Tripple J, Red Dwarf, Seagull (returnees); Tripple J (subject of Rimmer’s Limerick); Elbows, Polly, Griz (birthdays); APITW (racist comments); Seagull (talking in the circle); Griz(new car); Xmas gave a walker’s critique while dobbing in Griz for short-cutting – however Seagull noted that Griz was on chalk, unlike the other walkers. The joke was about Elbows at a night club. Red Dwarf gave a runner’s critique, noting the best sunset he’s seen in 6 months, and the run was awarded a score of 9.2. Great effort.
Dinner was Tuna Mornay served on fresh buns – a novel concept and strangely enjoyable!
Where else would you be on a Monday night?

 

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Run 2909 – Prairie Dog, Bushie and Crayfish – Heathcote Reserve Applecross – 2 February 2026

The temperature soared to 40.9 which was probably the reason why only 26 of us were at the run. The hares wisely decided to mark the run in the morning and escaped the oppressive heat. Prairie Dog again used his favourite venue and used a new direction, towards Majestic Point and then back through the leafy suburb of Applecross – what a beautiful suburb it is. Surprisingly neither PD or Bushie remembered the old Majestic Hotel.
I think about 8 or 9 were on the run which was of 7.1 km duration and the leader APITW got back at 7.10. The master again led the walkers.
An interesting circle, Sir Knob was both On Sec and RA due to Rimmer being incognito and Dickie still in hospital and what a great job he did. First up was Phantom who tried to take over and was duly penalised and further disgraced himself by treading on Pothole’s dog’s foot. The dog was not happy but Prairie Dog assured us that no injury was sustained. Polly has a birthday on the 5th and returnees were Sea Gull and Topgun (thanks to Stewie for picking him up). And then Colonel was up – discretion this time was forgetting to return the cups. A bit of background – Prairie Dog forgot to take the cups last week (he also copped a down down) and the ever obliging Budgie took them home and washed them. As Budgie would not be at hash last night he dropped them off at Colonels place and you guessed it, Colonel forgot to bring them to the run – as I said last week, Colonel is an RA’s dream.
Polecat and Elbows were next, the story goes that Polecat offered to pick up Elbows on the way to hash. Elbows being the inquisitive person that he is honed by years of being a public servant questioned the geography here and asked Polecat why he would go so far out of his way. It turned out that Polecat had confused Elbows with someone else (identity unknown) and cancelled the offer, talk about an aging club!
Pitt gave an impassioned plea for someone to put their hand up for the position of On Sec. There are a number of people who could adequately do the job – you know who you are so please come forward.
Sir Tom gave a health report on an old member Sherlock and on Dick Tracy who is still in hospital – we look forward to getting Dickie back to hash. Crayfish was up to explain the poor polling for the Libs and being convincingly outgunned by Pauline and then Moses whose discretion was acting on a marking from a previous run and calling the pack back – the pack had just gone up a hill, had to come back then up the hill again when the error was identified. Sir Knob gave us 2 stories, the first about a dentist and chair adjustments and the second about 2 Hamersly hash men talking about how they explained coming home after a boozy night to their wives.
APITW gave a report on the run, it was a good review and a well deserved score of 9.1 was given. The meal was an excellent chilli con carne with rice, a dollop of yoghurt and hot chilli’s if you felt so inclined.
An enjoyable night, great venue, cold beers and our thanks to Prairie Dog for the effort he has put in, Sir Knob for filling in on circle duties and to Polly and Xmas for attending to wagon duties.
One of the photos is of a tree – enlarge the photo and at the top you will see a tree lopper in his hi vis clothing hauling up his chain saw. We spotted him while setting the run and were amazed that he could climb up to such a height.

Run 2908 – Australia Day Run – Budgie and Dick Tracy – Charles Riley Reserve North Beach – 27 January 2026

The Australia Day Run, a very significant run on our calendar – it brings us together to celebrate everything that unites us as nation and makes us the best country on earth.
33 of us turned up thinking we were going to be entertained by the dynamic duo and they would put on a Laurel and Hardy Show but we learnt that Dickie was in hospital with pneumonia and was quite ill. Dickie and Marlene had recently returned from an ocean voyage along the Queensland coast and had to endure a cyclone and then he catches a bug – a word of advice Dickie, stay on the land for future holidays.
Budgie had to make alternative arrangements for the run and the food and he did well. He set half of the run and then got Mastitis to do a live hare run for the second half and the runners said it was successful. I am told the run comprised 13 runners and was 6 km in length and the runners came in within the hour – all except Pitt who got a bit lost and took a bit longer. The walkers were again led by the master and went through parts of Star Lake.
The On Sec had Elbows up for as a returnee and for a birthday, Pig Trap for being Pig Trap (couldn’t understand what the offense was) and then he talked about celebrating Robbie Burns Day on 25 January – an important day in the life of the Scotties and has been going on for over 250 years. Rimmer recited a Robbie Burns poem, half in Scottish and which no one could understand and the other half in English. The Scotties – Rimmer, Haggis, Ramrod and Sirtomarse were called up for a down down.
Pembo was the stand in RA and called for a toast to our country to celebrate Australia Day. He then got Stewie up to critique the run and Stewie talked about foxes and Quendas and wildlife at Star Swamp and gave the run a 1.9. Pot Hole critiqued the run and gave it a well earned 8.5. Under Pembos complicated run scoring system he extrapolated this to 5.2 – quite an easy calculation, combine the run and walk scores 10.4 and divide by 2 = 5.2. I think I prefer Dickies scoring system using the black box. He finished with a story about a cowboy and a chilli meal.
Budgie put on pizzas which were devoured in no time flat. We all missed Dickies meal which is one of our culinary highlights of the year.
Well done to Budgie who had to improvise at short notice. Organising a run is always stressful and losing your cohare at short notice really puts you to the test. It turned out to be a great night and we thank him for his efforts. And our thanks to Polly and Xmas for attending to wagon duties.

Run 2903 – Xmas Breakfast – 24th Dec

Despite a forecast of 39 degrees, we had the pleasure of a mild summer morning set on the idyllic Swan River foreshore at Pelican Point, adjacent to UWA – refer to map in photos.
The runners trail set by hares APITW and Phantom went clockwise – after a false trail anticlockwise – initially along the foreshore before cutting into desirable Nedlands suburbia, and circling back through the southern end of UWA. Front-runners included Mastitis, Q, and the visitors (names unknown) with a total of 11 runners including Rumpole (last seen heading down a short-cut). Run length was recorded by the front runners at 6.72km in 39 minutes & although not officially scored it can be said that it was well marked with sufficient FTs & checks to keep the pack in contact – great effort!
Prior to the circle a council ranger was observed to park nearby causing a flurry of concern to those choosing the “free” parking option.
The circle was a brief affair with On Sec Rimmer acknowledging returnees including Gumby, and the un-named visitors (x3). Also seen were Kilkenny, Flasher & Putrid. Pembo provided the joke about a couple choosing to divorce after many years to entice the kids home for Christmas.
Breakfast was burgers with eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes & sauce – expertly cooked by Horse and Dick Tracey and washed down with champers and OJ.
Where else would you be?
On On
Prairie Dog

Run 2902 – Skid and Grizzly – Manning Park Hamilton Hill – Monday 15 December 2025

Skid’s original cohare couldn’t make it and at the 11th hour The Griz put his hand up to assist. It was a warm night, a clear sky and no wind which made it a very pleasant run attended by 25 members and 1 visitor in Putrid from Borneo.
A great location which allowed the runners to head off into the scrub and the walkers to do their couple of laps of the lake. At the circle, the on Sec called up Putrid as a visitor and Action as a returnee (Action pleaded that he was at the run the previous week and did not qualify but the down down went ahead as he was within the rules – sounds familiar). Emu, Sir Knob and Horse got named – can’t recall the indiscretion but no doubt deserved. The Griz was up for firstly getting the weather forecast right for the last few days and then for having to justify a cost overrun of some $92 million on a BOM website. The Munchmasters were thanked for organising the Xmas lunch on Friday and Crayfish explained a couple of indiscretions on the day.
Dickie as RA had Colonel and Budgie up – evidently Budgie was impressed with Colonel’s generosity in keeping him supplied with beers but eventually found out that Colonel had tapped into the club supply and kept his own stash in his esky. Dickie gave a critique of the walk, a pleasant 1.5 km walk around the lake with lots of pleasant views and Q commented on the run – a bit short at 3.0 km but compensated by doing the run twice – a good well set run which was awarded a 7.5 out of a possible 8.0.
Food was Subway, a perfect meal for a hot night and lots of it. Our thanks to Skid and particularly to Grizzly for filling in at late notice for a great night and to Polly for attending to wagon duties.

Run 2900 1 December 2025 Horse & APITW in Mirrabooka

It was a stinking hot day in Perth which almost ended with another Hashman’s passing necessitating flagging down a Transperth bus to deliver the Co-hare back to the On-on due to heat stroke or similar. Pleased to say the outcome was fine with a Gatorade delivering enough electrolyte to fix the dehydration. On a serious note, Hashmen – stay hydrated. Our average age is well over 70, so do pay heed!
The car park was heap big enough for Ram or Ford F series as proven by the WC ute trailer delivery where Simple parked dead straight in one go. Rimmer, Dick Doctor and Budgie not so. Rimmer managed a six-point park and then moved his vehicle twice more. Whilst on the On-Sec was astounded to find that there was a joint run.
To the run:
26 intrepid PH3 and 10 WC Hashmen pitched up to a new PH3 but well used by WC Onon, well situated as not too far out and surrounded by sand, bushland, interesting burbs, sand, not too many main roads to cross and did I mention sand? Holy moly was there sand. Bloody tough to run and even walk on. ⅔ of the run was on thick beach sand and a 4km run felt like a 6km run. That was without too many FTs as Phranger took care of those for us. The run for the plodders was 37 minutes, Great job Horse and Prick. At 38° you did well. Horse had a water stop with large ice cold water bottles for all Maggie has never drunk more at Hash than last evening. Special thanks Horse.
The WC dress for next week was awarded to Bits for falling over [no harm done except to pride]
Two 25 year mugs were awarded. Great members both Dick Tracy and Triple J.
Confirmed that there will be a breakfast run on Christmas Eve at Abraham’s Reserve. There will be no official PH3 run on Monday 22nd
Talking in the Circle down downs for Fry and Elbows.
The gathering was told a story about Paddy and his issues with sexual activities which resulted in a catastrophe caused by firing a shotgun causing a loss of limbs (indirectly).
WC’s Fish Head told a story about castaway Harry needing to crow about his exploits. Top story!
RA Trick Dicky gave an appraisal of the run and have we mentioned there was a bit of sand. Tricky hates sand more than hills he pointed out. Run scored 5½ out of 6 and highly commended.
As always, Horse excelled with the food where heaps of silverside and ham with buns and all the salads were provided and fed the 36 there with seconds for all.
Where else would you be on Monday night? 38°, so what.

Run 2898 – Triple J – McDonald Park Padbury

A perfect night for a run, warm and sultry and 26 were there to enjoy the run set by Triple J. There were 7 runners and Moses will follow up with the run report. The walkers were in the hands of Phantom and he did well – a 45 minutes walk and we seemed to stumble on the on home without realising it. An interesting suburb, affluent houses at the start and then pretty ordinary old houses as we moved further away.

The On Sec duties were performed by Sir Knob in the absence of Rimmer. He mentioned the sundowner at Fibber McGees on Wednesday and details of Jaapies funeral being held this Tuesday afternoon. He told us that he had been ambushed by Crayfish on the walk who complained that the committee had not given enough support in getting the remaining 45% of members on to Facebook. Sir Knob made a passioned plea to get the recalcitrants to sign up and enjoy the run write ups, photos and comments – time will tell. He then called up Pothole and Colonel as negligent dog owners – Pothole for having his dog over shorn and Colonel for parking the dog over an ants nets. Emu and Crayfish were called up in their capacity as expert political commentators to give a date as to when Sussan Ley will be given the flick and then finished with a joke about a bus driver.

Dick Tracey as RA commenced by letting us know that Mumbles had a pacemaker put in that day and Budgie said he had spoken to him and all was okay, Rumpole up for his haircut and then praised Moses as being the most honest man in the club, putting a token in the box for a last week’s purchase. Pitt made an entrance back to running and spoke about the run and Grizzly was asked to comment on the run but declined as he was too busy talking and didn’t take much notice of the surroundings. Triple J set the run on his own and was rewarded with a 8.7.

The meal was not of epicurean standards but bloody delicious and thoroughly enjoyable – a hot pie, baked beans and a roast potato.
Our thanks to Triple J for the night and The Griz, Dozer and Xmas for attending to wagon duties.
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The Saturday edition of The West Australian each week has an article on “The Untold History of Western Australia” written by Malcolm Quekett and this week the article was about “How Monks Came to Make Their Mark”. The article makes reference to Jeroni Rodoreda who was a Spanish monk who arrived at Fremantle on 4 January 1850 at the young age of 18 and then headed off on a 10 day trip to New Norcia to start the New Norcia monastery. Needless to say, he left the monastery in 1852 and settled in Perth city as a baker. He married and raised 9 children. Jeroni is none other than Skid’s great great grandfather.

Editors Note: Just thinking, if Jeroni stuck to his vows of chastity, there would be no Skid today!

Run 2892 – Lasagna and Gnocchi – Osborne Park – 6 October 2025

The father and son duo did not let us down and organised a perfect night from their newly furbished car servicing location. 30 of us were there and we enjoyed a well set run and walk, excellent food and an ideal venue for the circle.

Phantom took his customary position as team leader and the walk was without incident. The runners completed their run in 50 minutes for a distance of around 5 kms.The circle commenced with Phantom letting us know that Birdman’s beloved wife Pam had passed away earlier in the day. Sir Knob then called for a minute’s silence for her. Birdie, our thoughts are with you and your family and we will give you all the support you need to assist you in getting you through this sad time.Phantom also let us know that a past member, Cocktail, had also passed away. He was a member during the early 2000’s and got his name because he had the shakes from Parkinson’s – a bit of hash humour.

Sir Knob as stand in On Sec led the circle and had Gnocchi, Reluctant, Gumby, Rumpole and Horse up as returnees, then Grizzly for getting a cup awarded to him at last weeks Close to Your Heart Run (ask Griz for details) and Pembo for going home early at the same run and not joining other GM’s in singing the club song.

Dick Tracy then presented his entertaining circle and had Phantom up for him creating total confusion on arranging a venue for wake drinks after Can’s funeral then presented The Griz with some AFL players cards of past Crows players which he said were very valuable. Griz is still coming to grips with having to accept that a premiership cup alluded the Crows after a very successful year. Haggis gave a critique of the run and Dickie of the walk – once we got through the factory area and over the freeway we went into the suburb of Stirling with very impressive houses and parks and gardens.

Dickie had a new scoring system and awarded the run 7.2 out of a possible 8 (which according to my calculations equates to 9 on the old system).
Lasagna put on cheese and biscuits, magnificent olives and fresh bread dipped in balsamic vinegar and the meal was cold meat in a bun with onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese and beetroot – an epicurean delight.

Our thanks to Lasagna and Gnocchi for a great night and to The Griz for attending to wagon duties.