Mauritius Hash Trash 356
24-02-2002 Pont Naturel Alan Strong On & Gilbert Dodocop #356
Run at “Pont Naturel” on the South Coast not far from Mon Tresor sugar estate. A superb location on the beach but with a good deal of tree cover to provide shade. Hares Alan “Strong On” and Gilbert “Dodocop”. The first stop, only 100yds from the start was at the “Pont Naturel”. A very interesting and impressive structure in the rocks forming a bridge where the sea crashes underneath into a small pool. It is possible to walk across the “bridge” (if you have the nerve) with the waves on each side of you, and look down 60 feet into the swelling and surging water below. There is also a mini blow hole where air is pumped out each time there is a wave.
The rest of the run took us in and around woods, rivers, swamps, barachois (fish pond) and along the beach. A very good and varied run although rather hot (not Alan’s fault).
Our Grand Master, Tony “Barnacle Bill” made a comeback and conducted the proceedings, ably assisted by Eric “Hot Dog” as RA. A good ambience prevailed, assisted by the the presence of many visitors from around the World including Philippines, Poland, Germany, Italy, England, Korea.
A very tasty briani was provided by Sylvia and Brigitte.
First Timers (Virgins):
Elisa Cozzarini from Italy (here on study trip)
Alan “Rambo” Baldock from UK (here while his wife is working)
Jarmo “G-Man” Kihlstrom from Philippines (actually he look more like a Finnish-Swede who got lost)
Alain Moïse Lung from Mauritius
Han Soolyuk from Korea
– and all the rest from Poland, brought along by Anna –
Wenta & George Antoinette
Halina & Tadeusz Szczytniewsua (!)
David & Agata
Second Timers:
None
RA: Down, downs awarded to:-
Alan (the senior Hare) had the honour of full iced seat treatment for submitting confusing directions to the hash site, resulting in half of the hashers being late (see below).
Geeta who was absent for several hashes (said to be on honeymoon).
Osita for being late and also absent for a long time (also suspected to be on horney-moon).
Anand also late (just recovered from honeymoon). He had a go at the ice seat for having been absent from the hash for so long.
Peter, the “Ice Maiden” for being late and thereby condemning all to warm beer
Blob for being late
Geeta for trying to bribe the RA
“Rambo” for short-cutting (he carried the can for all the others)
Baptism Ceremony:
Navin was baptised in a rather unusual manner (with the ice on his head). His hash name is now “Tailend”
Children’s award.
Awarded to little Miss Scrimgeour
Smelly toilet seat award:
Awarded to Vidya “Not Guilty” so she could judge the quality and comfort of Peter’s repairs.
Sexy rear end award.
Awarded to Anand – for “flashing” on the run rather than his anatomical attributes.
Hare – line:
#357 – 10th March; John “Little John” & Charlie “Scrungebucket” CEB Reservoir, Tamarind Falls
#358 – 24th March, (22 to 24th) Camping Hash at Mare Songe, Blob in charge.
#359 – 7th April; Rey “Hot pants” & Thierry JOSEPH
#360 – 21st April; Tony “Barnacle bill” & Penny (Their last hash in Mauritius), Pont Au Cannoniers
#361 – 5th May; Hares needed
#362 – 19th May; Hares needed
Food – line:
#357 – 10th March; Osita
#358 – 24th March; ??
#359 – 7th April; ??
#360 – 21st April; Merete & GeetaDirections to next Hash to be held at 10am on Sunday, 10th March 2002
DIRECTIONS FROM QUATRE BORNES:
- Head west on St Jean Road (the A8), the main road through Quatre Bornes which goes past the Orchard Centre.
- At traffic light junction at west end of St Jean Road, turn left towards Vacoas on B3 Continue along the B3 (Vacoas Road).
- After about 4 km when you reach Vacoas where there is a small sign showing La Marie and Grande Bassin, keep going straight (the road is now the B64)
- Keep on this road for another 2 to 3 km. In the last 0.5km the road rises to the crest of a hill. Almost at the crest there is a green and white mosque on the left.
- About 100m after the mosque take the turn on the right where there is a small sign saying ‘Henrietta’ and another for ‘Tamarind Falls’ (this is now the B65).
- Keep on this road. It eventually turns into a dirt track. Go along the dirt track and look for CEB’s gate. The guard will let you in if you say you are going to the Hash.
DIRECTIONS FROM VACOAS:
Head west through Vacoas on St Paul Road (B4), the road which goes past the Municipality and London Supermarket.
At traffic light junction at west end of this road there is a sign showing La Marie and Grande Bassin to the left. Take the left turn. Follow directions 4 to 6 as directions from Quatre Borne
| HASH MISH-MANAGEMENT | |
| Supreme Beings: | Tony “Barnacle Bill” Ward – TonyWard@intnet.mu |
| Trailmaster: | Clarence Babet & Charlie Scrimgeour |
| Cellarmaster: | Tony “Barnacle Bill” Ward |
| Hash Horn: | “Blob” Latimer |
| Religious Adv/Sex Councillor: | Eric “Hot-dog” Maard; deputy David “Shorty” Colbert |
| Barbecue Bearer: | Dave “Shorty” Colbert |
| Ice Maiden: | Peter “Long Zip” Attig |
| Ha$h Ca$h: | Tom & Geeta “Tinkerbel” |
| Drinks for Wimps ‘n Kids: | “Lord & Lady” Russell |
| Hash Market: | Dave “Shorty” Colbert & Juliette “Snow White” |
| Gamesmaster: | vacant |
| Edit Hare and Webmaster: | Bob Russell assisted by volunteer’s |
