AH4 Run 47. The Stepping Stones, Ashbourne

AH4 Run 47. The Stepping Stones, Ashbourne

Date: Saturday 11th January 2014
Hare: Hash Puppy
Weather: Not raining (just)
Pack size: 20+ swelled by a good number of hash virgins

Hash Puppy and ASB demonstrating how to
do the river crossing

This was a trail set by our youngest ever hare (leveret?) - Hash Puppy. Hands up all those who thought it was going to be an easy stroll around Ashbourne?  But remember she comes under the evil mentor-ship of the Beast from the Andes. The FRBs sped off down past the first check that had been rubbed out by some busybody which meant that after just less than a mile walkers and r*nners all arrived at a deep ford together. There were some notable river-crossers (well done newcomer Rosie!) but also many sinners who choose to use the barred footbridge. The water was cold cold cold. It was the first time for many months that my Achilles tendonitus had been cured, well at least for the 10 minutes I couldn't feel my legs.
The trail had it all: false trail along tree trunk over the river; hills; fish hooks; llamas; long disused railway tunnel; and mud, mud, mud. Our 'Ironman' Grand Master (Horse's Arse) had a cold and just w*lked.

Moist receiving her hash name

Moist received her hash name after three runs, there was a lot to do with wetness on this trail. My lasting memory of the circle was Rosie's slippers and she took a DD for all the newcomers. Hope we see you all again.




ON ON...
Durex (AH4 Religious Advisor)

Trail as done by Durex