#1753 Monday 30th July from the Dartmouth Inn, Totnes. Hare Wet Johnny
WE FELT THE LOVE
Most hashers travelled to Totnes with thoughts of our departed hasher and friend to so many, Migman. So many grand memories of hashing and golfing with him over the years - hard to take in that he's gone.
Around three dozen made the circle with latecomers (who still did the trail, I believe) appearing in the pub afterwards.
Wigwam was asked by Piltdown to say a few words at the circle and the emotion was clear to see and a round of applause was offered in support. We felt the love.
Wet Johnny outlined the variety of trails on offer with the incentive of a cider cum sweetie stop to look forward to and we were released into the ancient wilds of rural Totnes.
A little confusion was evident as we escaped the urban sprawl behind the Dartmouth Inn before climbing to the A381 via the medieval leechwell which Fallen Woman pointed out to us.
A lung bursting ascent to the rarified air 1233 feet up (Beefy's strava) and then a recovery descent. Our destination was the Sharpham estate and there was Wet Johnny with the cider, orange juice and sweeties high up above the Dart with a glorious vista to enjoy. The scenic jog through the woods back to the pub was most enjoyable. It was a trail for all hashers, long, short or walkers and good to see Teapot and Wetfart way out at the SS.
Back in the hash-friendly Dartmouth Inn, Wigwam, splendidly attired in a rainbow coloured shirt (to celebrate Migman) spoke to hashers individually to give and receive solace.
The atmosphere for the DDs outside was a sweet blend of camaraderie and conviviality. I was so taken by this that I completely forgot to think about my nomination for the Hashit shirt. Weakly ad-libbing, I only just got away with foisting it on the unsuspecting Erection. The Moose hat was awarded by Threesum to Wetfart for him explaining a prehistoric tv advert to her. Hare WJ awarded his 'hero' Forrest the substitute Checking Chicken hat for taking the short trail.
The DDs were concluded by a 100 run badge to SMellie and a Birthday DD to Teapot after he had been officially given a new shunting horn to replace two 'missing' ones.
The light hearted hash banter and laughter continued back inside the pub and when Wigwam and I finally departed, there was a feeling that Migman may have been watching from above. If he had, we think he would have approved.
Yes, we felt the love tonight.
ON ON to next week from Trendlebere Down (Upper CP) OD Kestor Inn, Manaton. Hare Poacher.
