I've never queried Lost in Space why Cinco de Mayo is significant to an American like him- but it was obvious that he enjoys his Corona beers more than the usual canned Heinekens in the bin.
Perhaps flying the Ho family above Mexico initiated this fixation? Or trying to avoid eye contact with Ms. Pansy has accidentally diverted his attention to a bird's eye view of unexplored trails over the hills of Kwai Hing. Aboard his private levitated capsule…..Google Earth was not required for this recce.
After getting lost between Kwai Hing and Kwai Chung, we arrived at the start with a decent pack of about 20++ runners in this mosquito infested pagoda. Possible rabid dog bite infections can arise but can be avoided by doing the Wimps. This was the most vicious run brief statement that stuck in my mind.
The Run…………. Happy Valley was in her usual cheerful mood and went storming up the park with Chocolate Starfish, while Any Dick Will Do relaxes at the middle of the pack with her Visitor friend as they discussed strategies on how to do a sub 3 marathon.
Indy Anus was slightly delayed due to the latest update checks on someone's satellite position between Subic and Hebe Haven. They have made good progress at 80 degrees latitude hence she can now focus on a possible first acquisition in HK soil.
Between rowing, running, flat hunting and India topics - we all missed the Wimps/Rambo split and were soon treading on the various dog warnings amidst the howls in this 'way off the road' village.
Strap On Sally, being true to her promise to protect me, preached encouragement to show off my big toned body to these wild beasts - but still left me at the back for them to feast on.
From then on, it was an uphill battle with steps - and steps - and endless steps. Quiche Lorraine was assuring me that we will soon go down - but not so soon enough, Macau Drunk, Dr. Evil and Wanchai Wanker caught up despite a mile long check back up some temple - 2 kilometers early on.
I kept on asking myself - what the hell has this got to do with Mexico??????
With my legs barely alive on the steep downhill - we emerged relieved on the road and found Bravefart dazed and confused. He was further disoriented on the On Home while I was further determined to commit suicide when I saw Happy Valley looking relaxed - probably way ahead of me at the finish.
I made myself a 'promise' that if she beats me - that will be the day to quit 'running'? Perhaps 'running' should quit me….. and I should not use the LH4 (the Ladies' Hash) run on previous night (well it was a ballbuster…. the Parkies, please attest to this) for being tired and de-categorize hashing….. it's not the same as 'running', right?… so I'll eat my words this time!
Wimps Bite N Suck, Motormouth and friend came rolling in after 2 hours. Perhaps avoiding those damn dogs was not a good idea after all.
On On,
Hickey Slut
Down downs as administered by Indy Anus:
Lost in Space - hare - the run must be excellent as no one is talking about it (as opposed to the ANZAC day run) - but he forgot to bring the tequilas as he was too busy setting the long check back up the temple.
Macau Drunk, Dr. Evil & Wanchai Wanker - actually fell for the long checkback up that temple.
Wanchai Wanker - volunteered to do the down downs but was exhausted and was blaming the temple.
Winnibago - could not tell the difference between an English and a Japanese name and for ordering too much greens.
Any Dick Will Do's Friend Raphael (Virgin) - discussing bullfrogs' mating calls and being ADWD's latest victim - post wedding.
Any Dick Will Do/Macau Drunk - feeding the fishes on the Lamma/Macau ferries - post wedding
Boilers - deemed the green stuff on our tables as gastronomic 'un'happiness and deemed his new American partners as 'nice' liars
Hickey Slut - ended up in the Rambos with the rest of the pack - plus packs of dogs.
Strap On Sally - HS's protector - not - but is a proud owner of 4 new pairs of shoes and 2 HOUSES in Oz.
Dr. Evil - helped Hickey Slut on the treacherous 'On Home'.
Quiche - returnee - but garnered opposing reviews - complimented on losing weight by most but tactlessly told off by Winnibago (typical HK?) that he is putting on a big belly.
Bite N Suck - too much anticipation about boyfriend's visit to HK and Beijing
Happy Valley - cannot think of any down downs without her Nurse outfit. Looks too innocent in the LSW - but at least she is cheerful!
Lost in Space - 50th run on the 5th of May.
And speaking of cheerfulness, ADWD has sung this Brownie song as a prelude to the LSW theme:
I have something in my pocket
That belongs across my face.
I keep it very close to me,
In a most convenient place.
I bet you'll never guess it
If you guess a long long while,
So I'll take it out and put it on.
It's a great big Hashing smile
She promises to put a badge on each week!