In fourteen hundred and ninety-two
We Hashed a trail that Guenter do
It wasn't long but it was hard
And when we got done, we was tired
Alright, I won’t quit my day job, but that verse did come to me while I was marching along yesterday.
Vienna Sausage (Guenter) was indeed the Hare for Hash run #1492. While the trail was over mostly familiar terrain, the “new world” to which I refer was doing a Guenter trail in its entirety. Granted, I took the short option (just under 3K) but this Hare doesn’t know the meaning of the word easy. The ups were all steep and so were the downs. And he managed to incorporate several of each jam-packed within a short distance. Still, I got through it alive and the miracle of miracles, I actually kind of enjoyed it. Will wonders never cease?
The long and the short of it. The “easy” trail started from the VFW on the green line and eventually intersected again with the harder trail.The “sane” group gathering at the VFW prior to our departure.And we are On-On!Assuming my natural position towards the rear.Let the climbing commence!The mountain dwellers have dug out some steps which made the going somewhat easier.Climb it while you can.It was more fun when I was getting high as a teenager.Are we there yet?And suddenly, no more dirt steps and handrails. I guess that’s the climb it change I’ve been hearing about.The first climb is finished!Movin’ on.No turning back now!“I believe I can fly!”Hey, that guy looks familiar!Up we go. Again.A rested development.Heading into a creekbed.Hello there, Alta Vista. I could actually see my house from here.Then through the woods.The lonely life of a Hasher.We were lucky that most of the thatch grass had recently been burned.Although there was still some around.The last climb of the day.Come on up!A view……or two……or three.A well-marked trail with chalk…...and powder.That’s always a good sign!The last down was the steepest.Almost there, Almoranus and Anal Retentive.On-Home was at the home of the Hare, Vienna Sausage.Gash on ice is always nice.Perhaps you recognize the gal in blue, Whatever You Want, as one of the contestants in yesterday’s pageant.Hint: Her bikini was also blue.The Hash concluded with the singing of our traditional closing song, Swing Low Sweet Cherry Ass.
A good day to be on trail. Next Monday, we do our annual ascent of Easter mountain. I’m not exactly looking forward to that hellacious climb, but I want to do it at least once more in this lifetime, so I’ll give it a shot.
Because it is there.
Darts tonight and more to come tomorrow.
4 thoughts on “Discovering a new world”
Helluva walk. Even at under 3K, that would’ve felt ten times longer had I been hiking that.
It’s funny that you say that…when I see your posts doing a 35K hike I’m always thinking, “Damn, I’d be dying after 10K…”
Who’s the lady next 👀 in the braids and orange dress in the penultimate photograph 📸? She probably would win all the competitions
Bob, Jhezza is definitely a hottie. Happily married and very recently a new mother. I was impressed with how quickly she got herself back in shape. Nice gal!
Helluva walk. Even at under 3K, that would’ve felt ten times longer had I been hiking that.
It’s funny that you say that…when I see your posts doing a 35K hike I’m always thinking, “Damn, I’d be dying after 10K…”
Who’s the lady next 👀 in the braids and orange dress in the penultimate photograph 📸? She probably would win all the competitions
Bob, Jhezza is definitely a hottie. Happily married and very recently a new mother. I was impressed with how quickly she got herself back in shape. Nice gal!