Know your limitations!
Any Hash that might be too strenuous for some
participants will usually be split into "walk" and "run"
trails by the Hares. On such occasions, it is every individual's responsibility
to stay within his or her own limits to avoid risking injury and/or
unnecessarily inconveniencing others (by causing undue delays etc.)
Additionally, however, the Hares' decision as
to which trail is most suitable for individual Hares should be respected.
The Circle and Down Down
The circle is held at the end of most runs (not
always a true circle, but that’s immaterial). This is when Hash Business is
discussed, including the following week’s run plans, etc.
It can also be a precursor to or follower of
the Down Down, when the Grand Master will recognize/ or penalize the Hares, Newcomer’s
(Hash Virgins), Visitors, and Sinners. (the latter open to nomination by any
member of the circle). Penalties can vary, but usually involve at least a “Down
Down” of beer, water or soft drinks – to the accompanying “Down Down” song.
Another important element of the Circle/Down
Down is “naming”, usually an irreverent Hash name given by mutual consent by a
fellow Hasher
Esky/Icebox
This is a revered item in the UH3 inventory. As
such it can only be opened after a run, not before (except
by the Hashbrew for counting, icing, and/or replenishment purposes).
It is every Hashers' personal responsibility to
carry sufficient water for the run, so anyone denying the non-beer drinkers
they only source of apres run refershment, will do so at their
own risk!
Further, "take-aways" are
similarly frowned upon. If you can't drink or eat whilst in the company of
fellow Hashers, then please leave it for others to consume
Silent running
Silent running is a sin, punishable at the Down
Down
Hash is not a competition – the idea is for
everyone to help each other, thus enjoying some camaraderie which can be
continued at the Circle, Down Down and afterwards.
FRB’s (Front Running Bastards) should help
those behind by shouting “on on” whenever they pick up a trail – particular after
a checkpoint where there may be many possibilities. Similarly, those behind the
FRB’s should shout “on on” so the FRB’s will know everyone’s following safely,
and so those at the end can be encourage that they are on the right trail.
Effective use of the “on on” communication signal also help to minimize time
spent looking for lost Hashers, thus helping the Down Down to proceed without
undue delay.
