This evening it was the TVH3 pack who were about to invade the Castle grounds, after welcoming two “virgin” Hashers Sam and Kathy then following a briefing from the Hare we set off around the Castle grounds with its rhododendrons now fortunately just past their best, over and under the folly's bridge and moat, onto road for a short distance before entering Haldon Forest where we followed a well marked trail through the deep woodland along narrow tracks uphill and down dale. DAMPY had given us three L/S splits which had us circling round back to the short one almost sending us around twice!
Again later we found ourselves back at the same spot heading along the same trail but DRAG ACT and WOOF WOOF were convinced that this was correct, although some were not so sure and the pack split up rather than take a chance on another circuit!
DRAG ACT was right as most Harriet's are! as the trail finally led us on to the Sweet Stop with a great view over Exeter. It was past 8:30 now and heading on through the forest RAMBO'S warning for torches was proving correct as we finally reached the CP in the fading light.
Back down hill in the Bishop Lacey at Chudleigh it was time for the excellent fish and chip supper and a drink, before the DD's commenced with the first one going to :-
FUKAWE for making an indecent proposal to a Harriet.
WIDE RECEIVER falling asleep and being late after selling all those cars.
KATRINA now christened WET BUSH after making a pit stop!
KATHY a welcoming DD from the Pack.
...and just as FUKAWE thought we had forgotten a birthday DD for his 00th ??
Well done DAMP PATCH for an excellent trail and evening.
On to next week at the Cridford Inn Trusham. Hare: Forrest Stump and his dog!
On On
WINFIELD
