I didn’t, I took the short cut. One climb on yesterday’s Hash was enough for me and my tired lungs. I felt a little bad about it though because I had a passel of newbies following me and when I pointed out the trail leading up the mountain and encouraged them to go forward they all declined and played it safe with me. So, we had a flat but boring highway walk to the On-Home at Hunter’s Jo Inn. Here are some photos from my abbreviated hike:
And we are On-On! I wasn’t necessarily born to follow but I do recognize the benefits of being, um, behind.Across the rice paddy. I like how one gal is looking left and the other right. But there ain’t no dry way around it…Another way to look at it.Hello, my friend.Leading the group through what turned out to be our only climb of the day.Through a mango grove…Country road, take me On-Home…A message from the Hare…Youngun’s frolicking.Through the narrow streets of a village…Over a bridge……and over another.Back On-Home and Snap-On Jarhead demonstrates how to quench a thirst…This is why you don’t wear new shoes to the Hash…We initiated two new virgins into the kennel…And celebrated a birthday in the Hash traditional manner…I had a craving for some French food, so after the Hash, I enjoyed a ham and cheese croissant at Sit-n-BullAfter eating, I joined up with a group of Hashers hanging out on the rooftop at BarCelona.The Gash were out in force as well…Now, this was kind of a surprise…the woman on the right is a Hasher named Black and Dick Her. That’s her daughter on the left who was our waitress at BarCelona.
And so ended another Hash Monday. Next week, I’ll be a Hare along with Pubic Head for the annual Candy Run. We are plotting a 4-5K stroll through the streets of Barretto handing out candy (and cookies!) to the kids. Rumor has it that Santa Claus himself may be joining in on the fun!
This post was a little rough around the edges but I hope you enjoyed it anyway.
5 thoughts on “Take the high ground”
Is Black and Dick Her part black? The nappy hair and facial bone structure would seem to say yes. What’s the history of people of African (or aboriginal) stock in the Philippines? How do such people normally fare in Filipino society?
Looks great. I’m in Penang but Hash is cancelled unfortunately. Is there any diving ? The last 3 years I dived with the Mangos crew – great guys.
Whats up with the tired lungs?
Weather looks great! Girl in black, 3rd from left, HOT!
Snow on my mountainsde and 15F. Otherwise clear.
Good eye, Kevin. Yes, Wendy (Black and Dick Her) told me that her father whom she never knew, was African-American. Probably a sailor passing through in the old Navy days. However, there are native people here called Aeta that are dark-skinned:
“Aeta is pronounced “Eye Ta.” They are indigenous and their ancestors were the aborigines from Australia. There was a consensus from anthropologists that they migrated from the island of Borneo about 30 thousand years ago using a land bridge that was partially covered by water 5,000 years ago.”
It’s an interesting question concerning how darker folks fare here. As an outsider, I’ve not noticed any overt color discrimination. But the high-class moneyed folks and people you see on TV are almost exclusively fair-skinned and of Spanish or Chinese ancestry. You see ads for skin whitening cream everywhere and a lot of Filipinas carry umbrellas to avoid sunlight. One female Hasher told me when she went to visit her mother she was chastised for her dark appearance and told she looks like “a province girl”. It’s funny to witness this in a way–back home gals pay to go to a tanning salon. Here, calling a gal “negra” is an insult. Oh well. To me, brown is beautiful!
Hey, Harry. Sorry to hear about your Hash. Our only problem is finding On-Home venues. Our former places aren’t willing to have a big group like ours back yet. But the good news for you is that the dive shops are again operating. Just last night I watched the Mango’s dive boat come in and drop off several divers. We’ll have to meet up next time you are in town!
Jerry, I’m hoping this is just a flare-up of my COPD causing the shortness of breath and I’ll get back to “normal” soon. The gal you fancy is Penis Colada. She’s married to a guy from Wales and actually lives in my neighborhood. No snow to report from here.
Is Black and Dick Her part black? The nappy hair and facial bone structure would seem to say yes. What’s the history of people of African (or aboriginal) stock in the Philippines? How do such people normally fare in Filipino society?
Looks great. I’m in Penang but Hash is cancelled unfortunately. Is there any diving ? The last 3 years I dived with the Mangos crew – great guys.
Whats up with the tired lungs?
Weather looks great! Girl in black, 3rd from left, HOT!
Snow on my mountainsde and 15F. Otherwise clear.
Good eye, Kevin. Yes, Wendy (Black and Dick Her) told me that her father whom she never knew, was African-American. Probably a sailor passing through in the old Navy days. However, there are native people here called Aeta that are dark-skinned:
“Aeta is pronounced “Eye Ta.” They are indigenous and their ancestors were the aborigines from Australia. There was a consensus from anthropologists that they migrated from the island of Borneo about 30 thousand years ago using a land bridge that was partially covered by water 5,000 years ago.”
It’s an interesting question concerning how darker folks fare here. As an outsider, I’ve not noticed any overt color discrimination. But the high-class moneyed folks and people you see on TV are almost exclusively fair-skinned and of Spanish or Chinese ancestry. You see ads for skin whitening cream everywhere and a lot of Filipinas carry umbrellas to avoid sunlight. One female Hasher told me when she went to visit her mother she was chastised for her dark appearance and told she looks like “a province girl”. It’s funny to witness this in a way–back home gals pay to go to a tanning salon. Here, calling a gal “negra” is an insult. Oh well. To me, brown is beautiful!
Hey, Harry. Sorry to hear about your Hash. Our only problem is finding On-Home venues. Our former places aren’t willing to have a big group like ours back yet. But the good news for you is that the dive shops are again operating. Just last night I watched the Mango’s dive boat come in and drop off several divers. We’ll have to meet up next time you are in town!
Jerry, I’m hoping this is just a flare-up of my COPD causing the shortness of breath and I’ll get back to “normal” soon. The gal you fancy is Penis Colada. She’s married to a guy from Wales and actually lives in my neighborhood. No snow to report from here.