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Hashshit Holders Next Week and Elephant Man

 "Good Run" says Sheepskin

The run was remarkable for being unremarkable. Mudguard assisted by Jonesy and Copper Dick had done their job. Never in the history of Hashing has so little of substance been said about any run. Most comments seemed to refer to the same run last year which was far more exciting with most Hashers arriving late – some at 8.00 and a little contra-temps between Bolt-1-On and Witless.

Have you noticed how many hashers are now trying to impress with their attire? The days of old T-shirts and tired shorts seem to be numbered. This first came to my attention when Jonesy finally had to retire his worn out trainers after several decades and actually got a DD for new shoes. This week there were two of us – Rabeye and the Rope with new shoes. So what is the trendy Hasher wearing these days? It is not so much during the run where singlets are still preferred and most wear shorts usually from some previous Hash. Yoshi still generally prefers jogging pants and Konkerte Kock has recently been seen in his fluorescent green shorts, obviously trying to attract someone’s attention.

However it is in the circle where most Hashers display there dress sense and great trouble is taken by some to be correctly attired. After the run, the sweat and mud is washed off with more and more Hashers depriving Aqua of their 19 litre bottles which, with the aid of a plastic hose, have become portable showers. The grooming and preening goes on and last night this took so long that the circle did not start until 6.40. The circle is run like a fashion show with Hashers being invited in to display their penchant for trendy gear. Some stalwarts stick with their tried and tested kit which for them and maybe others has become a trade mark. Take Elephant Man’s shorts which some unscrupulous Balinese trader must have conned him into buying – or rather don’t take them!

There are those that are truly proud of their achievements and rightly so. Superbrat displaying his 350 run short, Maandi his one for 150 runs, Hardcase, his for 651 runs (how did he get that!), Jonesy for his 400 runs, Botakson for his 150 runs and that old hand Tarzan for an incredible 700 runs. There are those not so modest that brag about their own previous runs – Col. Bloodknock with his joint run with Magic Dragon and . Some commemorate events in Hash history – Fanny sporting the JHHH 1500^th run shirt and Mudguard the JHHH 1600^th run shirt as well as that well known Scot giving some subltle promotion to the forthcoming Highland Gathering in May by wearing the 97 JHHH Highland Gathering shirt. MGM had obviously given some considerable thought to his choice of shirt as he wore the "Hardcase is Leaving" shirt presumably just to honour the visiting Hardcase.

The choice of shorts or trousers is a matter of some considerable debate amongst Hashers. Most prefer the longer variety to ward off mosquitoes or is it to hide their knarled old Hashing legs? The loyal JHH Hashers choice is of course the regulation long pants as modelled by Bullshit, Maandi and The Rope with Superbrat also showing his loyalty with his USA/UK JHHH leggings. However there are several who have recently appeared in black pants with little white flowers – do we question the proclivity of such dedicated Hashers as Sheepskin and Fanny?

There are also those that try to make a point by promoting other Hashes – it was noted for future reference that BH4 shorts or trousers or shirts were being worn by Col Bloodknock (shorts), Konkrete Kock (shirt and pants),Jungle Fucker (shirt and pants) whereas Pat chose a neutral Pan Asia shirt.

Then we come to tonight’s head gear with Witless wearing a green headband to match his green Hash shorts and no doubt green face after the copious quantities of Anker. Vatican wore a casual little hat at a cheeky angle and Go Blok M wore a serious hat correctly aligned. Botkasan sported his usual preference for a bandanna to keep his hair in place.

There was however a missed opportunity for Jonesy, Hash Trash. Being the co-Hare he had foresaken his duties and was therefore unable to attend the obvious needs of MGM, Mudguard, Angie, Tarzan, Hardcase, GoBlokM, Jonathan Gordon, Jonesy himself, Botaksan, Next Week, The Rope and Pat who were all wearing NON-HASHING gear! Even newcomer Gopi was dressed in a highly prized blue JHHH polo shirt. Is the lack of Hash gear a reflection of the lack of style present in much Hash attire or do those Hashers wish to make their own fashion statement.

The Hares did have had a unique dress opportunity as sponsors of the food cooked by them at site – thanks for the steak and snags. They could have taken the chance to dress for the occasion!

The awards for best dressed Hasher must go to Botaksan whose green shorts, 150 run shirt and matching bandanna looked well co-ordinated although Witless, who has been known to take pride in very old torn T-shirts was a close second with his green shorts and matching headband. Special mention goes to GoBlokM with his corduroy knee length shorts, white shirt, white scarf, black waistcoat with strategically placed badges and his hat who was actually in the wrong place and would have been better suited with his ensemble in the Alps!

Worst dressed were Oily Cunt who dropped his brand new 10 run JHHH shirt on the ground and then spilt beer on it. He still proceeded to wear it for the rest of the evening. Second in this category goes to MGM whose newly awarded 450 run shirt somehow got trampled on by a load of hashers having previously been left in ice cold water for safekeeping. MGM fails to get the top award as he had the good sense to change out of it at the earliest opportunity

The award for the Misplaced Attire goes to Konkrete Kock who believed the Jakarta Posts’ directions as being EXACTLY THE SAME AS LAST WEEK!!

The Rope - 24^th January 2000

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