As we gathered it was revealed that HOTLIPS had tripped heavily damaging his ankle which due to severe pain and swelling needed medical attention ASAP so after briefing WIDE RECEIVER re the trail they headed off to the nearest hospital.
At our Circle joining us for the first time was MURRAY introduced by PEANUT and the returning DING DONG. The Hares had done an excellent job in marking, then remarking the trail after that heavy rain and we were soon On On heading towards the Obelisk, where bright torches were certainly needed to spot any obstacles amongst the many leaves.
The pairs well marked trail led us along the open tracks from here diverting the Long / Short and Walkers on different paths through the forest with WIDE somewhere ahead on the Long calling “On-On”, a check soon brought us back together onto a rougher track where DRAG ACT just behind me tripped and fell (I certainly know only too well what this feels like) picking herself up and brushing herself off she moved on.
Another check and on Long through the trees we were onto the road and over a bank into a long marshy water logged section with SHRIVEL ahead and DING DONG just behind with her dog bell jingling reminding me of a Santa Run. On-On and after going back over the road and more checks I found myself back on the tracks that I used to run on in those serious training days.
Somewhere near ZIG ZAG wood we stopped for sweets but the Short had already gone. Heading on at a good pace around the open tracks and nearly On Home, ahead was a large camper van and car! ...were the Doggers now spreading further into the forest?...some severe barking told me-no! just a Husky team preparing for a night run along those tracks. Pacing on now we finally reached the CP where there were certainly more cars than before gathering for their evenings entertainment?
Back to Chudleigh and the Bishop Lacey OD where the usual excellent Fish and Chips were on offer, GEORGY P was doing a great job selling Party tickets while SATNAV was steadily selling Christmas draw numbers before the DD's began. The first award from SHRIVEL to me
WINFIELD was for running too fast...well hat makes a change after months of injury!
Next one to DRAG ACT for joining the evenings injury list with a nasty cut on her elbow.
Next up was virgin Hasher Murray who we decided to immediately name WONKY CHOPPER as this tree surgeon had earlier nearly cut his arm off.
Last one going to another injured Hasher BOBBI BALL with cracked ribs from falling off his bike ...but his partner DOZY PARROT drank up for him.
Well done ZOOT and HOTLIPS for setting up a great evening, we all hope he will soon be able to be back with us.
On to next week Dress for a Halloween Hash Trail from Route 5 Dinner, Haldon Hill, OD Bishop Lacey, Chudleigh, Hares:-Bogof, Rambo Doris
On-On
WINFIELD
Not sure what this Hat is/was before the Hash got hold of it ??
