rehash Chinese New Year 2010 Run - 23/02/10

Hares: Kacang Panjang, 4896, and Super 69
Venue: Bertam Ulu

Typically, festival runs attract a big turnout and the Chinese New Year Run was no different. The majority of the members showed up to welcome in the Year of the Tiger and we had a few guests, Original and Bulldozer from Batu Pahat and King Rat. We all expected a good run and we were not disappointed.

After a thorough warm-up, led by the always working G.M., Dennis the Menace, a search was conducted to determine in which direction the trail began. It took at least 5 minutes of everyone searching before an On On was called - the trail had been found following the road towards the housing settlement.

Hashers were treated to the sight of multiple kites, I counted at least 6, before the trail went into the palm plantation.

Bertam Ulu is an area that is hashed often but each hare seems to be able to give it an unique twist. As an older hasher I was not in the front of the pack. As Speedy passed, he questioned if this was to be a road run. While the first little bit was along the road - it definitely was not a road run.

After turning into the palm plantation we followed the dirt road for a while, mostly uphill, before cutting through the palm plantation. A ditch/ravine had to be crossed. Some hashers went to the right to find another way across. I stayed on paper and was rewarded with a medium size log to cross on. Camel Lok was kind enough to make sure I crossed safely before carrying on.

After crossing the log, the trail ventured up and up and up the hill. The first check was at some point on this hill because all of a sudden the frb's were all within sight, though I didn't see Pandiyarajah ever after the run started. Going up was hard on the leg muscles but I was able to keep up with the majority - going down the hill was a different story.

Luckily, Speedy led the way along one of the palm terraces, rather than going straight down. After a slight downwards turn, the trail led right up another hill. The ridge we climbed reminded me of the spine of a dinosaur. Again we climbed up and up and up. Shortly after we began our downward descent another ditch was encountered. Mary was told she should let her "Wild Woman" out and just swing across. Several hashers went to the left and the right to find a more easily accessable crossing only to decide swinging from the tree was the best option. I was close on GM's heels this time so didn't need any extra assistance. However, his long legs carried him far ahead of me and I was left on my own once again.

The next ditch found Gopal ahead of me. He paused and waited to provide a step down with his foot so I could carry on. Many thanks to the gentleman of MH3 who look after the ladies.

Shortly after, the trail led into a bushy area - cries of stickers to the right and the left were called as we traversed down the hill - trying to bypass all the sticker vines. The main pack left me behind at this point. Pramjit and Kiasu were ahead of me, no one was in sight or sound from behind. After forging through the brush and sticker vines, the trail once again followed a palm track. At this point, Joystick flew by, followed a little later by Sampah Bui.

The trail eventually came out on the flat land with the cars and the beer wagon parked in the distance.

I heard several hashers comment on what a great run it had been. I couldn't tell you the distance or when the FRB came out, though the FRB was Ranger; but, it was a great run. Thank you hares!!! The circle began around 7:30 with the guests being on-downed as well as various sinners.

The ON IN was held at Soon Hock in Cheng. A mat saleh God of Prosperity (usually known as GM, Dennis the Menace) created quite a sight passing out ang pows. Lucky draws were held for hampers as well as a variety of sexy red undergarments. Five tables of hashers enjoyed the good food and fellowship. Super 69 and Horlicks contributed dishes for the festivities, all delicious, I might add. Everyone also received a beautiful red insulated mug to commemorate the event and to keep our icy cold Tiger frosty.

Many thanks to the organizing chair, Chickadee, and all the Chinese members for putting on such a good party.

GONG XI FA CAI!!!!

On On!

Scribe: Twin Towers, MH3
March 2, 2010