Hey Lakesiders
Lockdown is tough and we have got to have something to look forward to ... So put it in your your diaries (in pencil)
6.30pm 8th September 2021 - Lakeside HHH back in business!
Cellarbrations
20-22 Armstrong St
Middle Park - Food and drinks available for purchase onsite
There are likely to be a few limitations ... But we will abide by the rules and propose to have a run - Hared by the Bludging GM Pythagorarse.
In the meantime, help me out with a few Lakeside HHH traditions (not rules) that I want to put on the website - after some experienced Lakesiders have offered their contributions (email to
gregconnor99@gmail.com) to this Lakeside HHH Lore
On On ... GM
------------------------------------------------
Rules - There are no rules ... just Traditions:- The Grand Master (GM) is always right
- When the GM is wrong, Rule 1 applies
- The penalty for any transgression is one Down Down, when the offending hasher will drink an appropriately sized refreshment to the accompaniment of a Hash song
- Hash songs are a part of the celebration of Hash. They usually consist of a short verse (of a bawdy nature!) with an encouragement for a down down at the end. All members of Lakeside Hash are encouraged to know at least one song by heart as the GM may call on you to lead the pack with the joy of a Hash song. Many Hash songs can be found here . The inability to come up with a song will be awarded with one Down Down
- The GM, with help from the Sergeant at Arms, will check for proper behaviour before, during, and after the run and between runs. It is left to the discretion of the GM to whether they will ignore any offence or make a charge during the "circle"
- Any one having knowledge of a transgression by a fellow hasher may make a Charge during the Circle at the GM's discretion. A charge may be defended with another later charge - but there is no 'RIGHT OF REPLY' - a Down Down will result, either way, unless the GM decides otherwise
- After completing at least three runs a new hasher will be given a Hash Name. The hasher will subsequently be known only by their hash name during the run and subsequent activities - Failure to observe this rule will result in a Charge
- At regular intervals, every hasher is asked to set a run by the Trailmaster. Since being a Hare is a great honour, refusal is neither anticipated nor accepted. If the run is considered passably good the Hares will be awarded a score and a Down Down, if the run is considered to be below standard for Lakeside HHH the Hares will be awarded a negative score and a Down Down with shame (i.e. on their knees)
- Short cutting is allowed, being caught short cutting is a chargeable offence
- The Lakeside Hash has certain standard forms of communication:
- When on the trail (either chalk, paper or flour), shout “On On"
- When confronted with a check, branch out and shout “Checking”
- When confronted with a False Trail , shout “False Trail'
- When the trail has been found again, shout “On On” (or “On Back” if communicating to hashers checking other possible routes)
- Shout obstacles, e.g. “Hash Log”, “Hash Fence”, “Hash Car”, etc
- Stationary checking is a skill that is usually mastered by older hashers. However, a refusal to check when so requested by the GM will result in a Charge
- The basic idea of Lakeside Hash is to have a non-competitive run through the local habitat in order to acquire a thirst for beer that should already exist! Aggressive running is therefore a serious offence
- The GM can add, delete, or change any tradition at anytime. No public announcement will be deemed necessary and any transgression will still result in a Charge
- The Hash is democratic and fair but will obey the GM in all matters
Thus end the current Traditions of the Lakeside Hash House Harriers (with occasional latitude for new hashers!!)