I’m happy to report that I survived my first Hash as a seventy-year-old man. Yesterday’s trail (I did the short version) was not particularly challenging, as it was mostly flat and paved. Near the end, there was a steep and muddy path down to the highway that was completely new to me. Keeping my feet on the descent was difficult, and near the end, I failed to do so. Fortunately, I came down on my ass with nothing hard or sharp underneath. Swan also took a tumble once. Other than that, it was an almost boring 4.5K trek.
The trail began at the Hare’s house in Alta Vista. That’s Anal Receptive giving last-minute guidance before we departed.I listened to what the Hare had to say.And we are On-On! It was good to see Pubic Head (in the white shirt) back after his recent medical issues.I got the Easter Mountain shot out of the way early.Taking the back way out of Alta Vista.This is one of the streets we do on our Candy Walk.We enjoyed the benefits of a well-marked trail.I had a “come to Mary” moment shortly before beginning that treacherous down.It was all downhill from here. I doubt I will voluntarily use this trail in the future.We made it to the On-Home venue intact.The old folks chillaxin’ after the hike.A gathering of Gash.A virgin Hasher is initiated. “What doesn’t go in you, goes on you,” but she managed to down the entire bottle without it leaving her lips. I guess that makes her a swallower.Swan and I joinedthe other “Hash crash and Hash fuck-ups” on the ice.And I was this week’s recipient of the Hashit.The way we went (purple for us lazy types).
As is our custom, we went to hang out at the after-Hash hangout, IDM. I think I got that right, this time. Good times were had as usual.
This non-Hash big spender (in the dragon shirt) came and quenched the thirst of all the girls. Thanks for that!
And so another Hash Monday came to an end with neither Swan nor me feeling any pain. That’s the way I like it.
From the September 2012 LTG archives, I’ll share two posts today that tell stories of how I spent my days as a retiree in South Carolina. There was my darting life, and binge-watching Netflix, in this case, Battlestar Galactica. Coincidentally, Kevin Kim is currently re-watching that series and has promised a proper review is forthcoming.
Some Facebook memories from this day in my past:
Nine years ago, I took my then-girlfriend, Eun Oke, to a bar in Angeles City.When the girls saw her, they all came down from the stage and surrounded our table. It was like they had never seen a Korean woman before. She bought (I paid for) them all a drink, despite my admonishment to pick one or two to spend time with. The next morning, she asked how much we spent, and I told her, “5000 pesos.” How much do you pay when you and I go out drinking in Seoul?” I had to admit it was about the same.
Today’s YouTube video provides more perspectives on dealing with beggars. I encounter them on a daily basis, and with the exception of “mama” and a crazy guy, I almost never give money, especially to kids. For one thing, it’s against the law, and as a matter of principle, children should not be conditioned to think begging is an acceptable source of income. I’ll give them cookies sometimes instead.
Here I am, still trying to be funny:
I’m glad he was able.Fame is hard to earn, but she managed it drunk and on her back. Well done!I like the way she thinks!
And there you have it.
4 thoughts on “Slip and sip”
Looks to have been a good walk, and I’m always glad to see Scott out and about.
I might finish Season 4 of BSG this week, and the review will come soon after. I don’t want this one to blow up into a novel the way my Mission: Impossible review did, but at the same time, there’s going to be a lot to say—a lot of themes and concepts to discuss. I may have to learn the sacred art of editing my prose way down—something that not even the great Stephen King, lord of logorrhea, ever learned.
Always interesting to see the maybe-coincidental parallels between Catholic shrines and non-Christian shrines (Buddhist, animist, etc.).
John ya fruitcake how much damn money are you giving Swank every month? That is money that should be going to your kids and grandkids!!!
Boba, thank you for the feedback.
Kevin, it’s been thirteen years since my last viewing of BSG, so I may need a refresher. It’s a good thing you are not on X and being subjected to the stupidity Stephen King is posting these days. Poor guy has a serious case of BDS.
I picked up on the shrine similarities as well. That one honoring Mary was like the homemade ones I saw all over in Thailand.
Looks to have been a good walk, and I’m always glad to see Scott out and about.
I might finish Season 4 of BSG this week, and the review will come soon after. I don’t want this one to blow up into a novel the way my Mission: Impossible review did, but at the same time, there’s going to be a lot to say—a lot of themes and concepts to discuss. I may have to learn the sacred art of editing my prose way down—something that not even the great Stephen King, lord of logorrhea, ever learned.
Always interesting to see the maybe-coincidental parallels between Catholic shrines and non-Christian shrines (Buddhist, animist, etc.).
John ya fruitcake how much damn money are you giving Swank every month? That is money that should be going to your kids and grandkids!!!
Boba, thank you for the feedback.
Kevin, it’s been thirteen years since my last viewing of BSG, so I may need a refresher. It’s a good thing you are not on X and being subjected to the stupidity Stephen King is posting these days. Poor guy has a serious case of BDS.
I picked up on the shrine similarities as well. That one honoring Mary was like the homemade ones I saw all over in Thailand.