“Hashing” began
in 1938 in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) where a group of British expatriates
enjoyed playing “paper chase” or the “hounds and hares” game. Each week a
couple of blokes acted as “hares” and were given a short head start. The
hares left a “scent” of shredded paper. The “pack” (of “hounds”) then
proceeded to try and catch the hares, following their trail over hill and
dell, barking “on” or “on-there” as they found trail. The chase typically
concluded at a local pub, or “hash house” (named for their lackluster food),
where the traditions of the Hash House Harriers began. Today there are more
than 1,500 hashes throughout the world.
The
traditions of the Seven Hills Hash House Harriers began in Lynchburg,
Virginia on June 21st, 1992. The 7H4 meets every Wednesday evening pretty
much year around and often on Sunday afternoons during the winter. But
anyone can call a hash anytime. For up-to-the-minute hash locations and
times, call the 7H4 Hash Hotline at 434-582-8076 or check this website.
The
hares of the 7H4 use white flour and chalk to mark trail and the pack blows
whistles and shouts “on-on” to simulate the baying of the hounds. The trails
are 3-5 miles in length and conclude with a “circle” during which the hares
and hounds drink “down-downs” of the beverage of their choice. There is
always plenty of beer, water, and soda for everyone.
The Hash cost each Hasher four($4).
The hash is about beer. Water and soda's are typically provided as a courtesy to non-drinkers
and those needing other refreshments. The four($4) hash fee is set whether you drink the beer
or do not drink the beer. Also, if by chance there is any left over cash, it goes into the hash cash
for hash related events such as the Red Dress or Anny hash (whether you attend those hash events or not).
So, if you have forty(40) hashers, that is one hundred and sixty($160). This is especially good poop for
negotiating price breaks at the pub/bar..etc.. prior to the Hash. Dangle this monetary
carrot in front of the manager's nose and haggle a little bit for reduced
prices. Mentioning specific figures while negotiating beer and food prices for a
mere 2-3 hours of labor usually results in lower beer prices, ergo MORE BEER.
You can also add to your pitch that often the partying will continue after the
designated moola is spent as the Hashers pa$$ the hat for MORE BEER.
A note about providing food. The cost for providing food falls to the hares. The four($4) fee for the hash is for beer only.
After
the circle and the down-downs, the pack often continues the festivities by
going on-on to a local pub. But since hashers are known as beer drinkers
with a running problem and since the first (and only) rule of hashing is:
THERE ARE NO RULES! You just never know; you have to be there to find out.
See you Wednesday and/or Sunday!
See the calendar for trail announcements and events. Call the Hash line for
last minute changes
7h4 Trail #1071 Wednesday September 4th, 2008 ---///--->>
Start: Gravel Parking Lot Between Lynchburg College and Thomas Rd. (Corner of Westwood & College St.)
Hares: UTB & A Strange Looking Mystery Hare
Time: 6:27 pm
Cost $4
Beermeister: No, Take The Night Off.
***Special Info: Wear a wee bit of pink, for this special day of LOVE & JOY!
Special Instructions:
Bring Bug Spray and Rubbing Alcohol.
Pack that dry bag with everything: Shoes, Socks, Shirts, Kilts, Bra, Panties, etc etc etc
There could be a wet ending so come prepared.
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If you want to lay a trail or a special-ed announcement.
Contact No Butt-Boy at 851-0579.
Remember Wankers...Reality is just the illusion created by a lack of alcohol.
Support Our Troops
ON-ON! ---///--->>
Disclaimer: NBB will not be responsible for any actions, verbal or physical, taken by the reader of any material above.
Lay a
trail and we shall come.
Call No Butt-Boy at 434-851-0579.
For
trails, directions, and other useless information call the
Hash Hotline at 434-582-8076 - Hey!
Check the
Events Calendar also.
“Hashing” began
in 1938 in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) where a group of British expatriates
enjoyed playing “paper chase” or the “hounds and hares” game. Each week a
couple of blokes acted as “hares” and were given a short head start. The
hares left a “scent” of shredded paper. The “pack” (of “hounds”) then
proceeded to try and catch the hares, following their trail over hill and
dell, barking “on” or “on-there” as they found trail. The chase typically
concluded at a local pub, or “hash house” (named for their lackluster food),
where the traditions of the Hash House Harriers began. Today there are more
than 1,500 hashes throughout the world. 
The
traditions of the Seven Hills Hash House Harriers began in Lynchburg,
Virginia on June 21st, 1992. The 7H4 meets every Wednesday evening pretty
much year around and often on Sunday afternoons during the winter. But
anyone can call a hash anytime. For up-to-the-minute hash locations and
times, call the 7H4 Hash Hotline at 434-582-8076 or check this website.
The
hares of the 7H4 use white flour and chalk to mark trail and the pack blows
whistles and shouts “on-on” to simulate the baying of the hounds. The trails
are 3-5 miles in length and conclude with a “circle” during which the hares
and hounds drink “down-downs” of the beverage of their choice. There is
always plenty of beer, water, and soda for everyone.
After
the circle and the down-downs, the pack often continues the festivities by
going on-on to a local pub. But since hashers are known as beer drinkers
with a running problem and since the first (and only) rule of hashing is:
THERE ARE NO RULES! You just never know; you have to be there to find out.
See you Wednesday and/or Sunday!
