1370. 21st October - Uglyman, Hammer & Pincers,
Ringinglow
The one where plans were finalised
Fourteen Hashers and Two hounds assembled at the Hammer and
Pincers for the first time in an age.
The Soggy Bottom family put out three Hashers + a hound, G-String and Glowworm
made an appearance from Hathersage, Speed Bump and yet to be handled Joseph
came from Dronfield, Fishbait and Tilly from Grindleford, Smittie, Trunks and
17 Mile Jinx from the Fulwood area, Shunter of Woodseats and a well illuminated
(front / back / head & spare lights) Mudslide and myself from Crookes all
made the journey.
Punctuality was the name of the game, and we were soon off
across the road and Porter Valley bound.
A few of us ‘rear enders’ sensed a bit of competition in the air this
evening mainly due to the lack of calling. The pack comprised of three prime
checkers in the form of Shunter, The Apprentice and Mudslide so this could
prove to be a quick run.
We soon found ourselves crossing the Porter Brook and
heading up towards Fulwood only to be caught out by a signature Uglyman long
back to check, upon a second check we found it was up the river past ‘Prof’s
bend’ and on to another check at Forge Dam. I had my suspicions and soon found
the trail heading along the south side of Forge Dam. I managed to suck most of the pack in only to
found myself done again by a long b-2-c.
The actual route took us up Priest Hill towards Cottage
Lane, the scene of many a previous race to the summit. Off Cottage Lane we
headed right and up the hill which eventually lead us to the Hash Rest where
some home made flap jack was awaiting us.
Don't let the poo bag appearance fool you, the snacks were delicious!
Fuelled and sensing we had broke the back of the run we
headed on towards Ringinglow road Crossing at Wigley farm. Half of the pack,
lead by Smittie, seemed to think we hadn’t had a controversy for a while so
headed up the farm drive presumably in the hope of seeing an annoyed farmer +
dog, but it was a calm night and there was no such drama, we regrouped heading
towards the Limb valley.
Despite woofed promises that they would behave, both hounds
had to be escorted on short leads / carried through the field of sheep all
whilst protesting their innocence.
Enroute, we discovered a strange new marking which turned
out to be a decent effort by Uglyman at a pair of Spectacles, which in turn indicated
a nice view, which indeed there was; a glowing moon with a glittering Sheffield lying beneath it.
A nice strut through the limb valley eventually led us to
Coit lane and across Castle dyke playing fields, then it was back down
Ringinglow Road to the H&P. All in all
a nice run in great Autumn conditions.
On On Sticky Shaft
…and finally
It proved a productive Hash:
Shining Cliff Weekend - all sorted, with Hares, Cooks
and hopefully enough flour.
The Christmas Party
- Theme sorted, artwork complete, thanks TW, start and end venues
booked, a hare has been appointed (Mincer), a poll has been pinned to the
thread, now just awaiting final confirmations.
The Diary - full and now taking bookings for 2025,
some slots have already been taken in the makeshift 2025 section of the 2024
Diary
The Actual Diary – It’s heading towards that time
when a new one needs to appear. There was talk (by Uglyman) of an electronic
diary, cue sharp intakes of breath. With
an upcoming Hash in Wharncliffe Side, will Fast Eddy appear and save the day?
He’s underwritten this annual admin cost for as long as I can remember, it would
be some feat of heroism were he to turn up next week, mid paternity leave, with
a shiny new diary…
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