AH4 Run 52 Sir Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington

RUN #52
Date: Saturday 7th June 2014
Location: Sir Charles Cotton Hotel, Hartington (SK17 0AL)
Hare:Road Pick-up
Weather: Generally very wet
Pack size: 12

This Asbourne hash day started with thunder, lightening and torrential rain, the kind of day you would never dream of making a trip into the Peak District to go for a run. Solidarity with the poor hare who had to set the trail, and the fact that the hash goes on whatever the weather, meant that we were in Hartington by 11:00 ready for the On Out. The rain had stopped.
ASB was there at the start but made some excuse about having to leave early. She did get the temporary position of director of latecomers, which was fortunate for Half Bee who once sent in the right direction soon caught the pack. Gradually the rain returned and by the end of the hash we were wet to

The power of flour! The On Inn direction still clearly
visible on the road under flowing water 

our bones. It was a lovely trail and well laid by Road Pick-up. Despite the rain the flour remained more-or-less intact, including four fish hooks. The downhill bits were a bit slippery, something Two Bob utilised for a bit of skiing practice. 
Horse's Arse with his strap-on video camera recorded the whole run including the promised highlight of the donkeys.
Back at the On Inn we all had a lot of drying out to do, and a log fire was most welcome, even in June. Hot Air lived up to her name and managed to dry her hair, shame about the pink jumper. Indeed, this was her third AH4 trail but the first she had managed to make on time. This was down to her chauffeur and newcomer Audry.

Due to persistent rain, the circle was held in the hotel's tea room which must get the award for the most luxurious circle settings.

Hot Air receiving an award for the pinkest attire of the day
(from Muff Shot's Facebook posting)

The arrival of food brought the circle to a quick end before we had time to name returner Jamie, and Muff Shot may have got off lightly with new shoes.
Well done Road Pick-up on an excellent trail and hash location.

Trail as run by Durex