Hashing Quick Version (by Administrator, published Wednesday, 07 January 2009 02:14)
The hash is a cross suburb trail set by one or two volunteers, known as the hares. The hares lay a 4-8 kilometre trail with biodegradable flour or chalk.
The runners/walkers, known as the hounds, follow this trail though the suburbs, across rivers, down streets, playgrounds and sometimes messy ("shiggy") areas, in search of the end, which is where lots of beer and food awaits the tired pack. "Hashing" is the act of participating in the hash.
A typical hash will cost you 10,000 Won for beer and munchies part is held back to donate to worthwhile causes, can cost more on special events.
Two things you can always count on at a Jeonju Hash - beer at the end of our runs, and plenty of FUN people to socialize with every other week.
As being the newest hash in the Jeonju area, we pride ourselves on having a party-like atmosphere at every hash.
Ist Hash February 28th 2009 (by Admin Team, published Sunday, 01 March 2009 00:06) We would like to thank the people who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the first Jeonju Hash Charity Event on Saturday. We would especially like to thank Louisa who traveled from Gunsan to participate in this event.
The Hash started at 12pm with our Hares (Darryl and Ian) setting out the trail through Cheonbukdae making a diverse and interesting trail through unknown areas of the University grounds. Everything went well setting the trail and we finished ahead of schedule.
The participants arrived on time at 3pm to start the walk and follow the trail. At the start of the trail they had two choices, unfortunately they took the shortest trail around the Lotus pond. It was amusing watching Barry finding and following the False trails and Nick finding the Live trails and still managed to get lost!
As we had limited numbers the trail took a little longer to traverse when we had exited Cheonbukdae University via the Old Gate we found that our marks had been erased or a stall had covered them! So we had to finish by cutting about 15 minutes off the Hash and headed to the End Point at Art and Travel.
We would to formally thank Art and Travel for hosting the first Hash even though we had limited numbers.
We have raised a total of 40,000Won on this occasion for the orphans in Jeonju. We can do with more support from our community. If anyone would like to be a Hare or see job descriptions on our website for the next Hash please leave a message on our forum or email us direct from the site.
Hash the Change (by The Hammer, published Monday, 30 March 2009 15:51) We have changed the homepage of website simplified it for those who are still confused, it is now user friendly.
Photos from the last Hash has been uploaded, so please check them out both on the homepage and in the picture gallery, we are looking for load speed and mistakes so let us know.
Even though the Hash is a drinking group with a running problem, we welcome everyone from any walk of life. Feel free to bring strollers, children and dogs to join in for FREE. Remember this is a light walk nothing too taxing for the unfit, that said if you want to run it then feel free to do so.
Children and non-drinkers are welcome let us know your tipple and we will supply for the ON-IN (end point).
Take a look at the Southside Hash Harriers based in Seoul, they are looking to come down to support us.
We would like to thank our current Hare who laid the Hash on Saturday 28th March, he is also responsilble for the wonderful pictures and his amazing eye for detail.
Again this a fun event much like a treasure hunt were everyone wins.
A naming and a goodbye It seems to me when a group of people congregate there is a high chance of bonding. That is what the house harriers is all about; we try to create a sense of connection with other people. When you are in a place where you have no one else but each other; joining a group like ours is easy to do. The hashers hold a long line of tradition near its heart and it welcomes you to join into it. We had a typical run last weekend. A few virgins joined the group and an old friend left it. The trail was simple; it was an A to B this time. We decided to keep it light and short because of time restrictions. I proceeded to start all the festivities around 4:30ish; so that we don’t lose trail in the dark. It was all medium hills with no real obstacles in our way to finding the beer. The FRBs (front running bastards) helped make trail easier to follow with laying more chalk lines. The trail lasted about an hour, walking. We ended at a local restaurant. We ate and drank for a couple of minutes and started the ceremonies. The virgins were put through their paces and I was not disappointed. They were more than willing to bear themselves to us and the world. It does me very well when I see virgins willing to disgrace themselves to entertain the pack. We sang song and went through ceremonies. We said goodbye to a fellow hasher. He has been a big part of the hash both in Seoul and in Jeonju. His name was Cums Dumps Goes aka Dirty. He was the epitome of a hasher. He had one of the biggest hearts and kindest personalities that I knew. His presence was always welcome and enjoyed by all; truly a hasher through and through. On a more personal note, I will miss him very much. He was a great man and a fantastic hasher. Once we dispatched with those pleasantries, we went onto a naming. NN Nancy had been hashing with us a couple of times. She hashed enough to earn her name in Jeonju. We had given her a questionnaire to help us in her naming. After much talking and reviewing and storytelling, we came upon a name only befitting a fellow hasher. NN Nancy was baptized under some beer; when she emerged she was to be known as Back Alley Cabby (BAC). She was welcomed into the fold. We finished with that and moved to close the hash. We continued to drink and eat into the night. That was our trail and my tail of it. We shed a tear for the hasher that left but in rejoice for the new hashers gained and for the newly named. For our fellow brother and sister hashers; the trail will never end. The trail will always find a way to bring us together. It is our way of bonding and our way to form a brotherhood. So if you have time; come find us on trail and join us in song and drink. You will enjoy yourself.
