Astoundingly, we got away ONLY after 10 minutes past the set start time - or about 15 minutes BEFORE the usual start time, so we ARE getting better at our tasks, eh? And with one visitor, we were truly up for the tasks at hand. But - true to the marketing impulses that drive our economy - Hash Haberdasher Double Hump and assistants promoted the sales of garments and draw tickets for later.

Marvelous view points were encountered, not to mention the various false trails and clever markings on the backsides of trees for Harriers to seek and/or miss.

With the glow of not-yet-sunset still illuminating us, we found the beer check. Walkers arrived first, with the runners arriving in dribs and drabs, but not without some humour involved. Being located just above the high tide mark, much shiggy awaited those who tried the direct route to the beer. MANY formerly scuzzy sneakers were rendered revolting, with some fun and games involving the 'sharing' of mud from the shoes, and a couple of very artistic accomplishments were noted and photographed - as if ANYONE would want to be reminded !!! JackOff tempted fate with a stroll towards water's edge before he sensed the quicksand nature underfoot and retreated. Double Hump found a small glass bottle - thoroughly mucky - and drew on our guesses for its original purpose (Hint: 3in1 oil).

With the beer check beer supply being in perilous condition (due to the Hares' underestimating the numbers on a holiday weekend) we just HAD TO press onwards towards trail end and more beer. Common sense prevailed at last, with a short and speedy in trail, and an off-the-road circle location.

Acting RA Jonners hailed the Hares into the Circle and, as no SERIOUS complaints were heard about the trail, HiBeams and Slow Cooker quaffed their DDs in short order. Next, FireCracker was welcomed as a visitor and DDd. CallBoy was hailed for his socks ' mismatching and DEFINITELY NOT Hash socks, and DDd. Likewise Shiggy Style was reprimanded for her TC10K shirt and reminded that the HHH is NOT an athletic gathering - and DDd. IceBox's efforts in a similar effort were also derided and DDd. There was serious effort to have IceBox declared a 'miracle' virgin due to her long absence; it went nowhere but she was DDd anyway. JackOff's snazzy dress shoes were noted and he was DDd.