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Pan Asia 2003 Hash

Hi Guys,

This is the last chance for you procrastinating lot of people to
register for the 9th Pan Asia Hash 2003.

We have now more than 1300 registrants and with this fantastic response
its unlikely that we will extend any further the Early Bird Rates.
(Well we have been extending it till now because of the good sponsorship
we have secured thus far, which can take care of things till about now
and so we wish to pass on this benefits to you guys).

So if you could advise your esteem members to register now, they pay
only USD 100.00. You register later than 30th of April you pay USD
150.00. YES, USD 150.00. If you see the registration form its USD 150
after 31st March, yes, but we will give you another chance because we
want you to join us for the fun. We do not want to charge you extra,
however we would be glad if you register early. A Win Win situation for 
all.

You don't want to be a statistic who would have missed the best ever and
the largest ever Pan Asia Hash 2003 at the very place where hashing
first began in 1938. Join us and you will be in for the best ever hash
party. The committee is working very very hard to make all this really
interesting.

You will have some very interesting and collectors items in your
freebies bag. Well, worth about USD 22.00 or more.

There will be a full scale BBQ for the 2000 odd peolpe on the 4th.

There will be non-stop booze at the main venue. Of course there will be
booze at all the runsites as well.

Snacks at all run sites and a sumptuous meal every night to remember.

There will be at least 10 different runs, We will provide you with bath
points,etc.

Tpt from our designated hotels. Hotel rates and names are now on the web
site. Down to earth hotel rates (We have worked out at USD 39 to USD 42
for 2 (two) pax, which is far below the market rate of USD 80) at 5 Star
hotels with full breakfast.( not just fried rice and noodles) You will
get a fantastic spread that you will not have to spend any money on your
lunch. Much much more etc.

You could fax or post or whatever the forms to me, but do it ASAP. Any
problem call me soon at 612-2381222, or office 603-2071 4307. Payments
via Visa, Mastercard or cheques or even bank in cash into our Pan Asia
Hash account. Need the a/c no call me or drop me a line.

Get the Reg Form from our website www.panasiahash2003.com

Hope you convey this to all your members less you be blamed for not
passing down the info

Hope to hear from you soon.

By the way we had the Pre Launch of the Pan Asia Hash 2003 on the 22th
of March and there were 1600 hashers who turned up. They had a gala
time. Imagine what would it be like for the main event.

The Reg Form is attached here. Please pass on this info to all the hashers and
chapters around your area.  For more info, click here.

On On

Hardy Boy
Organising Chairman.

03-2071 4307(Office)
612-238 1222 (24 Hours)
Fax 603-2693 4724

Fluffy - the trail hazard the Hare did not warn us.

Hare Farty Breath

Last Week’s Notes:

Run 1671 was a return to the hills above Yonhui-dong hared by former GM Farty Breath.  Even those who came by taxi instead of being chauffeured limousines as was common in years past ("Has the Hash sunk so low?" gasped our Hare) made it to the site.  

Making their appearance were Blank Space, Jolly Green Knob, LeperCon, STBN Carlos, Jockstrap, Ammo, EM ShiTonya, OB1, Bendover Rover and DODIC Master.

Iboibo also graced us with his presence as both a returning visting Hasher and last week's Wingee - for which he was splashed.  The Hare then stepped forth to welcome the pack and to display a giant blue bag that was once nearly full of Her Majesty's shredded secrets but now it was nearly empty due to the Hare's careful placement of the rest along the trail.  Numbered circle checks drawn on pieces of paper had also been anchored down along the way. 

Pointing over his shoulder he sent the Pack off with the final instructions of "Don't take the stairs!"

The Trail

In true Seoul Hash fashion, the pack came across one set of stairs leading up and a road leading down with a fence over what may have been a trail.  Scrambling over the fence the Pack immediately came to a dead end that overlooked the OnOut.  Yelling for help from the Hare, they were pointed to the road leading leading down past where the Hare had marked the start but the wind had already blown the paper chads away.

With the Pack now firmly on True Trail it was on down and switching among the streets of a housing area to a stop light.  Crossing the street the Pack scampered across a small park and up into the hills to a check.  True Trail was to the right following a ridge line upwards and across an exercise yard and then up to a fenced off military position.  It was then down the path and then a steep decline depositing the hashers into the backyard of high rise apartments.  

From there it was out to the major streets and a sharp left upon discovering a strategic trail marking that had been covered by a vendor's display of cushions. Following the river side for a couple of hundred meters, the trail suddenly dropped directly along the river bank and then over a low bridge to the opposite bank.

Continuing in the general direction of Way Down South, the path followed the dry river bank's course before crossing back to the original side of the river over a sandy field.  From there it was a scramble through a hole in a Blank Space Trap of a fence and up to a hillside of cherry bosoms and other flowering plants.  Half way up the hill the Pack encountered an incredibly lovely display of mature of cherry bosom trees guarded by 14 ounces of canine terror, Fluffy. 

Refusing to be intimidated, the Pack sped away and under the cherry bosoms carefully noting which were fallen cherry bosoms and which were shredded secrets.  True Trail took the Pack suddenly into a small construction site.  Searching about, the Hashers found a hole in the paneled fence and carried on down the hill and around to the left.

It was then OnOn past the temple grounds above Ewha Woman's (sic) University and up to the summit requiring the use of hand-over-hand ropes.  From the top it was down  on to a mountain shoulder where the observant Hasher might spy the OnIn far below.  From there it was literally all down hill.

The incoming Hashers were rewarded for their efforts by the Hare with fried chicken, soft drinks and beer.

The Circle

By quick consensus LeperCon was designated has holder of the splash pan, the Grand Pretender (GP), in the absence of GM Plug and Play.  Calling on Ammo to blast the Hash Horn, the circle was formed with EM ShiTonya performing the required Hash Benediction.  The Pack stood about a dried bush that Farty had pulled out of the ground and lit - jumping suddenly back when the thing turned into a large Roman candle.  However it suddenly went almost out so cardboard and bits of wood were constantly being fed to the flame to keep up a token (euphemistically labeled as an "afternoon") fire.

The GP then brought the Hare up for some abuse/comments on the trail.  There was much mention by the lack of hills and the trail being too short - as well as the thrill of keeping eye on trail among wind-blown chads.  When asked to name who was the asshole who preceded all assholes, it was none other than Ammo who was proclaimed the run's Wingee.  For his pains and effort, Ammo was splashed.

Calling on Hash Cash OB1, the GP worked the Circle through The Categories.  Was there a Newly Paid-up Hasher? Indeed there was!  DODIC Master stepped forward while also asking for permission to fuck off to Washington, DC, San Antonio and elsewhere.  He also brought greetings from Boobalube and word that You What? is hanging out in Kochang.  After leading the Circle in song, permission was granted and the former GM was splashed.

Moving right along, the GP inquired of the Hash Cash might there be any Returning Hashers? Eager for some more beer, Farty Breath pointed out that he had been in Hong Kong for the rugby matches.  He also related a true(!) story of a by-gone Hasher, Terminal Herpes 3, and his tall "business woman" girlfriend who had the likeness of Paul McCarthy tattooed on the inside of one thigh and the likeness of John Lennon on the other.  However not being satisfied with the skill of the tattooer's work, she complained to the tattooist who then called on an independent 3rd party observer to identify the portraits.  The art critic admitted he wasn't sure who the characters were right and left but the center character looked like Willy Nelson!

STBN Carlos was then called up who sang a short little ditty he had learned in the car from Jolly Green.  Though the song, "Put Your Leg on My Shoulder" was supposed to have just one verse, EM ShiTonya graphically adlibbed verses two and three.  Turning to the Hash Hymnster, Jolly Green Knob was brought up to sing "Won't You Sit on My Face if You Love Me?"  

Hiding his sentimental tears, the GP called upon Jockstrap who came up and delivered a joke regarding Bush.  Following that OB1 made a political observation on the irony of the US sending someone named Lawless to review and negotiate the SOFA.  The irony was noted but after a few weak attempts to laugh, the Circle degreed that OB1 be splashed - and so he was.

It was then EM ShiTonya's turn to recount his recent experience of officiating at the wedding of a Scot who has occasionally shown up at the nth runs over the years.  The man was born with a Hash name, Harry Franks. After retelling his part of the typical near chaos of a Korean wedding, the EM read a commentary on the same event by Kimchee Marine.

Farty Breath then suddenly volunteered that former Seoul Hasher Porn Broker would be returning from the UK to Seoul for a week from April 18th but this time as an European MP.  For bringing forth such weighty news, the GP called for a special splashing  of Farty who imbibed lightly as he was driving.

Our excited Hare continued to tell stories and jokes to the point that the GP felt it entirely appropriate to give Farty a penalty splash.  However, taking road safety into account the GP volunteered as a Stand-in Splashee.  Following that, the GP noted the obvious that the Hare had had a lot to comment on much that afternoon so the GP wondered if the Hare might also have a notion as to where he might feel like going.  To no one's surprise, Farty Breath looked about and proclaimed he wanted to go Way Down South! to which the Pack chimed in, singing the Seoul Hash Hymn.

It was then OnOn to the various Hash bars such as Kelly's and Three Alley Pub with final destination at the MMT.