March 29th, 2008: The Flagstaff Hash House Harrier Reunion Hash
What a ridiculous day! Saturday, March 29th 2008 is a day that will live in Flagstaff Hash House Harrier infamy. We met in Heritage Square, in the center of downtown Flagstaff at 3:00 pm. A 6-piece classical string band was attempting to attract an audience to the large, open expanse of the square. Well… we helped them out a little bit, and showed up 105 hashers strong! When a hash reaches the triple digits, and a clown costume (among other crazy outfits) is involved, it becomes a spectator sport.
The Reunion Hash was also special due to a series of “Rogue” Hash firsts:
- I talked to a curious officer of the law before the chalk talk and he told me a ‘fun run’ was completely fine. No more worries in that department!
- The previous Grandmaster Hare of the Flagstaff HHH years ago joined us, and handed down some Hash Heirlooms. These included an ancient bedpan, to be used as a down-down chalice.
- There were numerous shiggies that took hashers through the Rio de Flag, upriver, under tunnels and overpasses.
- Over 100 people ran 5.2 miles!
Unfortunately the process for adding pictures to these blog posts has changed, and I don’t feel like figuring it out at the moment. No blog pictures for you! Check out the website (Flagstaffhashharriers.com) for photos of the hash.
