If you are a Hasher already......well, you know the deal. Chalk Talk, Trail, Beer, Trail, Beer, Down -Down, On -After, On After- After....and then it is Sunday Noon and you are wondering where your car is. You don't need read any further.
IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME HASHER a.k.a. " A Virgin" YOU SHOULD CONTINUE READING
Attitude: Hashers by nature are a great group of people , come from all walks of life and are a well manner bunch for the most part. As one wise Hasher once said "You really have to try hard not to fit in with Hashers". However, if Sexual Innuendo, Vulgar Language, ( used appropriately ), Partial Nudity and or songs of the same nature offend you ....this isn't your calling. See the Hymnal link for a sample of what I am alluding to.
Age: Our Hashers range in age from 21 to way old...I mean really old, not just 60 something. ( You do have to be 21 because of the whole alcohol thing)
Gender: We have both.
Physical Fitness: You do not have to be a long distance runner or even a short distance runner but you should be able to walk at your own pace 3-5 miles. We do have a few no kidding runners but we seem to have a lot more of the "we will get there when we can" Hashers. A good Hare will lay a trail that keeps the pack together. When possible Hares will lay both a walking and a running trail.
Organization: There is a reason our leadership is known as " Mismanagement" . Some days we are more organized than others. For example, Hash time isn't exactly punctual ...close but, not really all that precise. Nonetheless, on occasion we do pull off some fairly well organized runs that seem to summon the latent organizational skills of our Hashers.
The Ritual: (Ok so we do have a little organization about us)
Cost: Virgins Are Free then $7-10 afterwards. This Cover Beer and Munchies.
Chalk Talk: This is where you the Virgin will learn of the symbols used to mark the trail. It is very possible that you will be recognized and made to feel welcomed.
Trail: 3-5 Miles marked with the symbols covered in the Chalk Talk . Along trail you will very likely encounter beer, blackberry bushes a.k.a. Shiggy , dogs, maybe the occasional Boob or Package, more Shiggy and if your lucky more beer. Sometimes you may not encounter Shiggy and the setting may be more urban. Ultimately you are looking for the "Beer Heer" symbol which would mean you are close to the Down -Down.
Down - Down: ......This is where we will recall the days events and "recognize appropriately" those deserving Hashers.
On-After: Normally the Hash will go to an eatery or bar to continue the merriment. Occasionally, the on-after will occur at a Hashers home.
On - After - After: Not for the faint of heart. May require passport and shots......could involve goats.
So there you go ...... a little expectation management . We Truly Hope You Will Join Us.