Madison Hash House Harriers

October 20, 2007

HASH HISTORY - HASH RUN #1574 - Pirate Run - LORENA CARROT w/ Heidi Ho

The Annual Pirate Run - Reported by SHOWME

It was a be-yooootiful autumn day and about 40 hashers including many seldom seens and one kinda new boot, gathered to: 1)enjoy the pirate way of life, 2)exercise in the great autumn weather and 3)celebrate the engagement of HEIDI HO and Just Scott (later to get his pirate hash name, BLAH SHIT). Hares CARROT, HEIDI HO and Just Scott started their run in known pirate territory at Burrows Park on the breezy shores of Lake Mendota. From there the trail wound through the streets of north Madison to a beer check at the always hash reliable Busse's Tavern of Red Dress Run fame. The pack had split into a few small groups just before this and EGG was found in the parking lot of Busse's trying call LORENA to find out where the beer check was, just as hordes of pirates descended upon him. X-PILES, claiming she had been on a pillaging raid on her own, mysteriously joined the group at this point but everyone was suspicious that she was a spy for the British Navy. After a good grogging at Busse's, the trail headed east through the environs of Warner Park to a fine rum ball check near the infamous corner of Hooker and Pleasure. After having their way with the rum balls, the scurvy dawgs headed for Maple Bluff, past HEIDI HO's house (which is for sale, if anyone is interested), and on to a brief attempt at pillaging the Governor's mansion. Then it was back to the start and back to HEIDI HO's house we had just passed for the On-On. The hares provided a buffet of make-your-own sandwiches and veggie and carnie soups. As everyone made themselves comfortable, URINATOR made sure everyone became aware that he was in commando mode (actually a testicle-flasher). And what a sight it was! Ceremonies were conducted inside. Although the hare swore she poured a "gazillion" beers for the down-downs they somehow disappeared. We suspect thirsty Hashers found it easier to grab a glass than to open a new can. Best dressed Pirate awards went to SHARE ME, MOUSE, TINKLE TOES and RETURN TO GENDER. DRIBS also came up as best dressed cabin boy, and MILKBONHER as the best Carribean pirate with her brightly colored thong worn over her pirate outfit. Worst-dressed Pirate went to ICUF who wore (but why?) a child's Disney Pirate hat, complete with Micky Mouse ears and a pink "Pirate Princess" bandana.. Just John showed up late for the start of the run (Isthmus had the start listed as 5:00 rather than 4:00) and was doubly honored as one of many DFLs and a renewed boot since he hasn't run with us since his first run over a year back. There were many seldom seens, several birthdays and finally Just Scott, the groom-to-be, was named BLAH SHIT for falling into the trap of engaging with AH SHIT's chatter throughout ceremonies.