GM: Decibel

I started hashing on the 2nd April 1984. My first run was enough to put me off hashing for life but I must have had a bit of an inclination that for that many people to do it week after week there must be something in it. I put my initial experience of hashing down to the fact that it was the day after all fools day and the hares that week must have been having a bit of a joke. I was out for over 2 hours and really wondered what people saw in this hashing lark.
I was re-christened Decibel some time ago when it was decided that “Our Trace” was not really a suitable hash handle.
Here I am 20 years after that day in 1982 as GM. Things haven’t really changed that much for C2H3. We are still a family hash and always try to make hashing an enjoyment for all the family. I do wonder what I will do with my time when I am too old to hash (though on C2H3 you are never too old) but by the time I get to pension age I am sure there will be a Zimmer Hash or a Silver Strollers Hash.
I am proud to be part of such a successful hash and look forward to doing my bit as GM to ensure that we keep it that way for our current and future hashers.

Hon Sec:
Running Bear

Was introduced to hashing by his good friend and old school chum MAGGOT. Disappointed not to get a mention as a new RUNNER at his first hash but it was August 1997 the Monday after Princess Di. was killed and nobody took much notice of him. However that all changed when he attended his very first camping weekend with C2H3 some months later when he jumped onto a table in the middle of the Red Lion in Lechlede and gave a passing good rendition of …RUNNUNG BEAR.

Was somewhat surprised but honoured when asked to take on the roll of R.A. in the spring of 2000.
Has enjoyed his roll immensely, amusing the hash circle singing his own little ditties at christenings and on other noteworthy occasions.

August 2004. After four years of abuse from the pack finally admitted defeat, handed the R.A. batton to Mr Blobby and took on the role as On Sec.

RA: Blobby

Relative latecomer to hashing, but has been making up for it ever since! First discovered hashing in 1995, when Chickencox and Therapussy from San Diego H3, USA, were visiting neighbours of his and wanted to know where C2H3 were running from. Blobby made enquires and went along to be sociable and has been ever since! Amazingly he didn't’t call it a day after his first two runs. Run number 1 was from the Harvest Home at Greet, near Winchcombe and was of such a high standard, not, that hare Duane Eddy was awarded the Noose of the Year award! Run number 2 was from the Tippets Inn on the Nailsworth to Bath road and resulted in the hare, Phallus, (HA HA as he is also known), being banned from setting anymore C2H3 runs!! Blobby was snapped up by Eyebrows, (the C2H3 GM of the time), very early in his hashing life to fill the vacant Haberdasher post on the C2H3 Junta and also the vacant C2H3 First Aider position, (can do wonders with a Dockleaf). Promoted to RA in July/04. He, like most people on the hash is still unsure as to the thinking behind his hash name. Presumably there is a really fit athlete out there somewhere with a liking for pink outfits covered in yellow spots! He has been fortunate enough to be able to travel extensively to hash events, both in the UK and around the globe. It was on one of these trips, the Hong Kong Reunion in Scarborough that he met his partner, Salty Balls……….Thank you Hashing!

Hash Cash: Larikrishna

On Tour: Jimbo

Hash Haberdash: Suits You

My hash name is courtesy of a birthday weekend cabaret from a couple of years ago (you can see the likeness!) and I think it is the only reason I was asked to be Haberdasher in July 2004 - who could ask for a more apt handle!

Trail Master: Corporal

Origins of Hash Handle, well Bob Jones had to become Corporal Jones didn't he. "I'd like to volunteer for that Sir". Started hashing on November 1997 with C2H3 from The Fox and Elm in Tuffley, Gloucester and has recently completed 300 runs with them. Has also hashed with Gloucestersire Gourmets, Ebley Full Moon H3, men only H3, Bicester H3, Scarborough H3 and Winchester H3. Set first trail on 29th June 1998 from The Cross Hands, Brockworth, which was almost a total wash out, with heavy rain staring 30 minutes before the run and lasting the rest of the evening. Fortunately subsequent trail sets have faired a little better and now only a few seta away from Super Hare status.

Became Hash Horn on 17th November 2002, qualifications, no musical talent whatsoever!! Relinquished Horn duties on Eastbourne birthday weekend 8th February 2004 and took up post of C2H3 Trail Master on that day.

Hash Flash:
KY Gel

Tall, slim, good looking and with a big horn. Well one out of four ain’t bad! I joined the Junta as “Hash Horn” in early 2004 and although I’ve still to get a decent note out of the thing, hopefully my contributions to Hash pantos and cabarets (bring back the Masked Magician) make up for my musical shortcomings.
It’s probably best to ask me personally how I got my Hash handle, but needless to say it’s got me into a few tight situations in the past.
Over three hundred runs with C2H3 so far. I’ve enjoyed every minute with this great family hash, so could you.

I started my ‘running’ days in Hong Kong in 1980 when I was persuaded to go along to a local hospital and run with a group of ‘heart recovery patients’ and friends. Fortunately, I was not one of these patients but certainly could have been after my first attempt at running! I mastered the ‘running’ (!!) and subsequently joined Little Sai Wan Hash House Harriers and had some great times – especially the ‘On Ins’ at the local Chinese restaurants – noisy, exciting, raucous occasions – nothing changes! Returning to UK and joining C2H3 in 1988 (re-united with ex-Hong Kongers). Have run in Cyprus and New Zealand and locally with GGs, Ebley Full Moon H3 and C2H3 Ladies newly-formed GOSH (Girls Only Seasonal Hash)
Took over Hash Wreckords in October 2000 – regular weekly hashers now number 65 – 70 (summer attendance up to 100) – we must be doing something right!
Enjoy writing bits of poetry, especially hash-orientated, and origins of Hah Handle – well yes, I do smile a lot!