World Hash Events: February 2022
Hazukashii
Hello hashers,
Wow, 2021 has almost come to an end, and thank goodness, right? With all the ups and downs, lockdowns and reopenings, it has been tough on many. Looking forward, the hash world is reawakening, and there are many events planned after nearly 2 years of cancellations. There are currently about 30 hash events planned for 2022, and nearly a dozen on tap for 2023. Here is a quick review of the ‘MAJOR’ hash events coming soon . . .
2022
Aussie Nash Hash (25-27 Mar 2022) – Adelaide
INTERHASH (29 Apr – 1 May 2022) – Trinidad
United States Nash Hash (27-30 May 2022) – Alabama
Pan Africa Hash (30 Jun – 3 Jul 2022) – Uganda (website has not been updated, but the committee states the event is a go)
Inter Scandi (1-3 Jul 2022) - Estonia
German Nash Hash (8-10 Jul 2022) – Schwabian Alps
Inter Americas Hash (2-5 Sep 2022) – Colombia
Pan Asia Hash (7-9 Oct 2022) - Indonesia
2023
Philippine Nash Hash (24-26 Feb 2023) - Bauang La Union
Kiwi Nash Hash (14-16 Apr 2023) - Kaiteriteri
Pan South America Hash (15-18 Jun 2023) – Brazil . . . This is a new major hash event, to be held every other year on the continent.
Euro Hash (17-20 Aug 2023) – The Netherlands
Links to all these event can be found on the website . . . http://GoToTheHash.net
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More on my recently completed wander around South America.
Brasilia H3 N+221 : (Brazil – 28 Nov) What a day, the forecast projected 70% change of rain all day, but yet the RA managed to hold it off throughout. So we had a gathering of 15 hashers to start trail at the Jungle Bar. After the usual berating from the GM, the pack was sent off on trail. With only 5 runners, and 10 walkers, it was an effort for the runners to break the checks, but it all worked out. We found the first photo stop by the lake, and good efforts from the hares, we all showed up about the same time. From there it was back out in search of trail . . . crossing a couple roads, and grassy fields, the pack eventually found the beer check about a half kilometer from the finish on this 8.5 Km (5.2 mile) trail . . . and then it was on in for multiple air strikes on the beer cooler, as the pack refreshed in preparation for the circle. Hash Master Opulence called in the hares, yup he was one of them, and we eventually worked over the whole pack. It was a most excellent trail, and the whole pack was so friendly . . . I will DEFINITLY be back to hash in Brasilia again. https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOpd2YzZEO
Asuncion H3 #1 : (Paraguay – 5 Dec) It has been 18 years since the last time Paraguay had a hash trail, but today was the day of a new beginning. Ban the Cock and Double Dutch Mountains have been here a year, but were feeling something missing in their lives . . . so a hash club was needed. Well off the beaten path, the trail started out near the airport, but after crossing a few streets, trail found its way into the grassy hinterland, going down dirt streets, foot paths, and through some dense undergrowth on its way across the countryside. We had 2 hares, and seven hounds set off in chase, with 3 runners at first, then one started walking, and one meandered onto the walkers trail, so I had the Twilight Zone aura of hashing alone, and breaking all the checks. Since it was the first hash in 18 years here, you would expect a lot of visitors. But it was a bit unusual to have one visitor from Mozambique (Maputo H3), one from Brazil (Brazil Nuts H3), one from Bolivia (La Paz H3), two virgins (one from Brazil and one from Holland), a transplant from Trinidad and Tobago, our two hares from Europe . . . and little ole me (I don’t remember where I am from anymore). A robust circle followed trail, and then we all headed up the street for dinner. Great fun with many new hashers and new friends, and probably the best trail I have run in South America. Well Done, and long live the Asuncion H3. https://www.relive.cc/view/vDqgkyJrJVq
Quito H3 #1 : (Ecuador – 11 Dec) After about 8-10 years, the capital city of Ecuador is once again home to a hash club. For the second week in a row in South America, a new hash club has begun, this week in Quito, Ecuador. We had 25 hashers at the start, and after the customary chalk talk, and introductions, the pack set off on an elevation challenged trail, peaking at 9852 feet. It had rained in the early morning hours, which gave the trail that extra muddy feeling, and we splashed our way along. Reaching the Runner (8 Km) / walker (6 Km) split, the pack bisected and continued on. As all things that go up, they must also come down. So did the pack, eventually reaching the On-In where copious amounts of cold beverages awaited the thirsty pack. The circle was overwhelmed by first time hashers here in Ecuador, but they all seemed enthusiastic to come back out for another go round. Almost the entire pack joined us at the après for food, beer, and socializing. Wishing much success to the future of Quito H3, and thanks for letting me hare your first (rebirth) trail. If you want to fly the trail with the runners, see it here . . . https://www.relive.cc/view/vPv4ympyM3O
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On On Magazine has released another stellar publication, this one is their year-end Christmas edition, you can see that and all previous editions at http://gotothehash.net/history/shakes.html
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On On Podcast has released dozens of audio stories from old and new, near and far. Listen here for many hours of history, as it was made. https://anchor.fm/ononh3
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We are just four months away from Interhash2020 in 2022 in Trinidad and Tobago . . .
If you are interested in joining in on the fun, and do not yet have a registration for the event, or the red dress run, there are many Regos available at early bird prices at http://gotothehash.net
Over 180 regos have exchanged hands at early bird prices. There are currently still over 50 on hand, so if you want to get in on this first INTERHASH in the America’s, sign up today.
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In case you missed it, there was one new historical article released earlier this month . . .
In the Spotlight – Brazil https://groups.google.com/g/gotothehash/c/O_pvMbtbfwY
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The HHH Genealogy Project continues to grow, with clubs added, new and old. If you see any additions, updates, or corrections needed, please email me directly. https://thehashhouse.org/index.php?r=site/presentation
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It has been over 26 months now that I have gone full vagabond, ridded my life of almost every personal belonging, and traveled the world full time. It has taken me to many hash events, many trails (over 300) with many hash clubs, in many countries. Bucket list items have been crossed off, and many many new friends made. What a ride. No telling how much longer I will want to stay on the road, but for now . . . the next hash event begins on 21 January. Many of my exploits can be found at . . . http://gotothehash.net/history/inthespotlight.html
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From the Way Back Machine, hash happenings this month . . .
5 YEARS AGO: http://harrier.org/pipermail/hash-l_harrier.org/Week-of-Mon-20161226/009055.html
10 YEARS AGO: http://harrier.org/pipermail/hash-l_harrier.org/Week-of-Mon-20111226/007261.html 10 years ago, when I posted the revised history of the Bordighera H3 . . . that ultimately turned out to be a great hash hoax.
15 YEARS AGO: http://harrier.org/pipermail/hash-l_harrier.org/Week-of-Mon-20070129/004606.html
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Upcoming hash events for the month of February 2022 are listed below. See the website for more details: http://gotothehash.net/e/hashevents22-02.html
Feb 3-5
Little Mo's Big Campout
Hosted by the Little Mo H3 in the desert, UAE.
Feb 4-6
Joint Run
Hosted by 4 hash clubs in Narooma, Australia.
Feb 11-13
Hole In The Ice
Hosted by the HELsinki H4 in Kotoranta, Finland.
Feb 11-13
Red Dress Run
Hosted by the Vulcan H3 in Birmingham, AL, USA.
Feb 11-13
40th Birthday
Hosted by the Gladstone H3 at Lake Awoonga Caravan Park, Australia.
Feb 17-20
Rehab and RDR in Puerto Vallarta
Hosted by the Puerto Vallarta H3 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Feb 21 - Mar 2 - Postponed until 2023
Panama Hash Cruise
Sailing from Panama City, Panama.
See the whole three year calendar of upcoming events at http://gotothehash.net/hashevents.html
If you know of an upcoming event not posted to the calendar, please send me the info.
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Hashing is fun! See you on trail someday . . . :O)
On-On,
Hazukashii
Keeper of the old rusty pail, and Chief of the Royal Order of the Smelly Shoe!
http://GoToTheHash.net (Since 1998)
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