Greetings Hashers,
Annual updates of HHH club listings is complete, but if you see any additional corrections, please let me know. https://gotothehash.net
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This monthly info also gets sent out via WhatsApp for those clubs only using that app (which is a growing number, especially in countries that have limited bandwidth). You can join the group at https://chat.whatsapp.com/LhvukcpWvB9L4HIIKCyKav
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In The News
Dishy Goolies has posted a "New" hash club locator for the United Kingdom . . . http://tinyurl.com/UKHHHClubs
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APB: Looking for any old timers from the Moscow H3 and the Jamaica H3, need some details on the history. Looking for details on the founders.
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Hash T-Shirt Museum . . . I need your help. Looking for pictures of the following hash shirts. If you have, please email me photos of front and back, and in return YOU will get your name listed in the Museum.
Pan Africa Hash
1998 . . . Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Just got this one, thanks.
2009 . . . Kampala, Uganda
2015 . . . Malindi, Kenya
Pan Asia Hash
2015 . . . Pondicherry, India
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Thought for the day . . .
I intend to live forever ... So far, so good. ð
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HASH HISTORY: In case you missed them, here are the latest releases . . .
In the Spotlight - InterAmericas' Hash - https://groups.google.com/g/gotothehash/c/rgt55GLuktU
See the whole list at http://gotothehash.net/history/inthespotlight.html
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INTERHASH NEW ZEALAND 2024 – the latest word from down under.
Trails menu . . . https://www.interhash2024.kiwi/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Queenstown-2024-Trails-Menu-2024-01-30-v2.1.pdf
Welcome to T-Day! Elrond, leader of the elves, has been kind enough to grant us access to their advanced technology so you don't have to wake up at the crack of dawn and struggle for a seat on your favourite trails during the event.
But first a few helpful tips before giving you the key to their realm - ignore at your own risks!
Read our Trail Manual!
Our hobbits have spent countless hours doublechecking each entry for accuracy so you have all available information on the 13 Saturday trails and 12 Sunday trails (spot the two abridged versions).
https://www.interhash2024.kiwi/trails-runs/
Departure points
There are 3 departure points for trails, depending on their respective location:
* Queenstown @ Primary School à MAP
* Queenstown @ Memorial Centre à MAP
* Frankton (Called Queenstown) @ Events Centre (our evening venue) Ã MAP
Departure timeframe
Bus departure will be staggered, departing by waves every 15 to 30 minutes. The smaller the trail number, the earlier it will leave. Note that all buses must be back downtown by 4pm at the latest.
Shuttle service
From 9am to 11am an H3 shuttle service will be running between Queenstown and Frankton to help you get to the right departure point if your lodging is on the other side of town. Don't leave it to the last minute or be ready to frantically search for a last-minute taxi.
Money, money, money
It's not a rich man'$ world anymore after the Covid lockdowns and the cost-of-living crisis. Still we have decided to add surprises on selected trails but at your own costs. It could be extra beers in a pub, sausages and the like, an impromptu beer stop with a stunning view or a tourist ride down the gondola ($50). Anyway it's always better to have money on you in case of an Orc attack forcing you to take refuge in the Green Dragon before escaping with a taxi.
Slip, slap, slop
You'll be hashing under the hole in the ozone layer so wear sunscreen and a cap/hat at all times.
Bring your own drinking vessel!
This information was just posted by the committee on Facebook (on 19 Feb):
Just getting an event like Interhash 2024 to the 'starting line' has required a significant amount of negotiation with authorities and suppliers. Possibly more negotiation than any event in our Hash history. Some of the conditions were a bit hard to swallow, but ultimately they were necessary to be able to stage the event.
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There are conditions around:
• cultural respect (including no drinking during pÅwhiri),
• protection of plants and wildlife,
• littering,
• liability for damages,
• traffic management,
• strict adherence to approved trails,
• liquor license requirements - including removal for intoxication, alcohol restrictions in public places and on
buses, and
• necessity to show a wristband for access or entitlements.
We do not want any part of our event - or any trail experience - to be negatively impacted by outside authorities. The best way to achieve this is to minimise any unfavourable attention from outsiders.
We ask everyone to restrict any interaction with non-Hash governing authorities and media to the external communications sub-committee of Interhash 2024, who will be prepared with positive information about the event and de-escalation strategies in the event of any issues.
Any breaches of these protocols may risk the ongoing enjoyment of your fellow Hashers, and your possible expulsion.
So, please help us to help yourself and all your Hash friends.
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PAN SOUTH AMERICA HASH
There is still time to get in on this first ever event. Register now . . . https://soam2024.gotothehash.net
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WAY BACK MACHINE . . . hash happenings this month, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago.
I just noticed that I have been sending out this innocuous rag for over 20 years now. I do not recall when the first one was, but I recall one of them was the very last email sent on the original USC HASH-L back in the summer of 2003.
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Upcoming hash events for the month of April 2024 are listed below. See the website for more details: http://gotothehash.net/e/hashevents24-04.html
Apr 4-8
Texas Interhash
Hosted by the Moooouston H3 in Texas, USA.
Apr 5-7
Venice Kilt Run
Hosted by the VKR Mismanagement in Venezia, Italy
Apr 5-7
Red Dress Run
Hosted by the Jacksonville H3 in Jacksonville, FL, USA.
Apr 5-7
Homecumming
Hosted by the Every Day is Wednesday H3 in Ocean City, MD, USA.
Apr 12-14
Turd Anal Oklahoma Interhash
Hosted by Oklahoma Interhash in Checotah, OK, USA.
Apr 19-21
Pan SongkRun Hash
Hosted by the Batang Bulldog H3 in Songkhla, Thailand.
Apr 19-21
Camp White Wedding
Hosted by the Tallahassee & Area H3 in Quincy, FL, USA.
Apr 26-28
Red Dress Run
Hosted by the Survivor H3 in Pensacola, FL, USA.
See the whole three year calendar of upcoming events at http://gotothehash.net/hashevents.html
If you know of an upcoming event not posted to the calendar, please send me the info.
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Hashing is fun! See you on trail someday . . . :)
On-On,
Hazukashii
Keeper of the old rusty pail, and Chief of the Royal Order of the Smelly Shoe!
http://GoToTheHash.net (Since 1998)
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