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The Hash Bus departs the Caravelle Hotel at 2:00 pm sharp every Sunday, rain, hail, snow or shine.

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#1132:   13/05/2012

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#1125:   25/03/2012

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Receding Hareline

If you would like to assist on a future run, please email our Hare Raiser saigonrazor@gmail.com

We're always looking for volunteers to help set runs. If you've never set a run before, fear not! We will help you with suggestions for good Hashing country, our very own Hare manual with guidelines for setting a run and, if needed, an experienced Hare to assist you. For virgin Hares, there will be a really sexy red Hare Shirt.

Hares, please let the Hare Raisers and the Hash Geek have the following information as early as possible before the run:

• location/start of the run (to make it easier for the bus people)
• Hares' contact number(s)
• a run title is a good idea too. Otherwise, you get a randomly generated one

Contact Us

For general information, comments, suggestions or requests:

• Name: Hash Horn,
• Phone: 092 386 2453,
• Email: saigonhash@xsmail.com

For Hash Run information:

• Name: C4 (Hash Geek),
• Phone: 0933 760 467,
• Email: kennethbench@gmail.com

Hash Info...

We meet every Sunday at the Caravelle Hotel in District 1, HCMC. The bus leaves promptly at 2:00 pm on most days. It's best to arrive at around 1:30 with the bus returning usually around 7 to 8 pm. Bring extra clothes, a great sense of humor and a thirst for some beer wouldn't hurt. Do not forget to bring some money for the hash fees (VND200,000 for expats, VND130,000 for locals).

On On and we hope to see you on Sunday.

Special Runs In 2012

All runs at the Saigon Hash are special, but some are more special than others. Make a note in your diary for the following upcoming special runs: 6 May: Vietnam Liberation Day; 3 June: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Run (of the British Empire, or what is left of it). 26th August: Saigon H3 22nd Birthday

May 20: William Of Orange Memorial Run

William of Orange is for the Dutch is what Uncle Ho Chi Minh is for Vietnam, which explains why orange is the Dutch national colour, especially while used for the shirts of its football team. Holland was colonized by the Spanish and William started an 80-year war for independence on 23d May 1568 with the Battle of Heiligerlee. Nobody in Holland is old enough to remember this, but we will celebrate this important event at the Saigon Hash mainly because your hares have managed to get hold of several bottles of “Oranje Bitter”, the fantastically nice tasting orange liqueur. Your hares Shithouse, Appendadicktome and Dong Deposit Box have prepared a run/walk in the beautiful and shady areas of Dong Nai and hare Cloggy Style will enhance the after-run ceremonies in true Dutch fashion. Sinterklaas is not supposed to turn up at this time of the year, but it is whispered that the great-great-great…grandson of William of Orange will make an appearance at the circle. Better not miss this historic event. The bus will leave from the Caravelle at 14h00 (2 pm) sharp.

Last Run Report: #1132:
"C4's Birthday Run"

C4's BIRTHDAY RUN REPORT Pouring rain, a bus full of steaming bodies, a soggy cake...and then, late in the night, a disturbing tale of how a new 'hash name' provides inflight entertainment. Well..er...yes...and here we go again. But this time I've been caught without notes because I didn't know I was still guest hash-scribe. So I'm going to 'wing' this report on C4's Birthday Run. Mind you, it's not the first time I've written a news report based on nothing but supposition, hear-say, gossip and a drunkard's recollection of events. The bus was chokka and we needed a taxi too. So it's fair to say it was bloody good turn out to help C4 celebrate his birthday. The circle was rained-out and had to be reconvened at the On On at Sheridan's. C4's birthday cake survived the downpour, but only just. C4 was joined by co-hare Dong Deposit Box for the walking trail. The birthday-boy certainly didn't waste any paper! There was only half a dozen or so on-markers. You got the impression he was making it up as he went along. The walk was in two parts. The first part was crap and the second just plain poo, although that section did offer a nice view. I forget the score, but I know it was too high! And that is taking into account the Vietnam Army put the kybosh on the Hares by refusing entry to part of the planned trails. Johnny Wanker set a tough running trail by most accounts. Seven and a half kilometres, including a trek through forest and a bloody big hill to sort out any front running bastards in the final stages. I think the run was scored by an Austrian virgin. Nice bloke, but over-generous. Austrians are clever people though. They've managed to convince the world that Hitler was German. There was another virgin, an Aussie sheila from the Gold Coast, at least I think so. Three visitors. Two from Red Deer Hash in Alberta, Canada who are on route to an international Hash in Java. Lucky bears. The other visitor, hash-name Dingo (maybe we're related) from Brisbane. Now fellow hashers, a story so bizarre that fiction would deny, but which truth has delivered. Helen McGregor, who is on her way back to Sydney, was 'named' in a special late-night ceremony, conducted by the Grand Mistress and her Religious Advisor and witnessed by Slippery When Wet and myself. Helen told us of a airline flight she once took, that involved a blanket, a boyfriend, a shocked passenger in the next seat and a wet-patch. It was a tale to tantilize and to tittilate. And I thought I was being risque having a wank on a flight from Perth to Auckland! What came out of Helen's tale was a name, agree upon by all present. From this day forth Helen McGregor will be known as Inflight Finger (12B). Airlines will be able to charge a premium for seats 12A and 12C on any flight she is on! On On. Dingo Dong

New to Hashing?

If you've never hashed before, you'll find the Saigon Hash a great way to exercise, meet people and get out of the city. Each week, we offer a run or a power-walk in different locations in the countryside around Ho Chi Minh City. No booking is necessary. Just roll up on Sunday afternoon and hop on the bus.

You don't need to bring much. For runners, running gear is all you need. Walkers need, above all, comfortable walking shoes (High heels are NOT recommended). On hot days, you may wish to wear a hat and use sunscreen. In addition, you'll need your run fee (VND180,000 for expats, VND100,000 for locals, 10,000 for ankle-biters) and optionally a change of clothes. For more information e-mail us at the address above.

Here's a brief tutorial, courtesy of Hash House Harriers of Sant'o Barbara and You Tube

[Disclaimer: Hashing is not without its risks. Political incorrectness, snakes, feral buffalo, quicksand, tropical diseases, shiggy, monkey bridges, hostile natives, unexploded ordnance, incurable STDs, cirrhosis of the liver, irate villagers with pitchforks and burning torches and litigious lawyers are but a few of the hazards we intrepid Hashers face on a week-to-week basis. By participating in the Hash, you agree that you fully understand the risks involved. If you are injured, you agree that you will not sue the Saigon Hash House Harriers (The Hash) or hold anyone else responsible who is involved with The Hash. In other words, you take full responsibility for your own actions and will not try to legally screw anybody connected with The Hash.]