The Portland Humpin' Hash Haring Basics
Cousin Fucker's New New Testament of the Hump Hash Haring Guide.
General Info:
Hump hashes are on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Hares off at 7:00 pm. The pack will follow between 7:10 and 7:15 so get going. An A-A hash starts and ends (On-In) at the same place. An A-A’ hash has the ‘On-In’ close bye, meaning within ¼ mile radius from the start. An A-B hash will require a dry car, which the hares are responsible for, to shuttle hashers back to “A”. The hares are also responsible to inform the Hare Raiser and/or the On Geek what the hounds need to bring: ID, cash, cards, etc… You can also email it to the Humphash Yahoogroups.
Laying trail:
Each hare should have 7 – 10 lbs of flour EACH. The main goal is to not let hashers get lost, meaning mark trail often. Mark all falses with either the 3 dots or an F or YBF. Provide chalk, 3-4 sticks, for pavement trails to a few FRB’s and middle of the pack hashers – yes the hares are responsible for this. Other acceptable trail marks are FLAGS (for shiggy) and Koolaid (for snow and ice). Ask the Hare Raiser or a veteran hasher for different types of marks or check out the Guide to Laying Trail.
Tips for laying trail:
- Shiggy means "off pavement", not railroad tracks, private property, jumping off cliffs, etc. We're here to hash and party, not die, go to jail, or pay stiff (heh heh) fines.
- Mark well enough so half-minds can sort of figure it out. Remember, the hounds don't know where you're going. It's no fun if they get lost and you can't make fun of them during religion.
Beer:
If we end at a bar (no keg), then the hares get a set amount of reimbursement – for Beer Check beer, pitchers at the ON-IN, snacks, flour, etc. (see below for details). If you would like a keg at the ON-IN you need to inform the Beer Bitch at least 2 days in advance. He’ll bring it directly to the hash and will subtract it from your reimbursement. In order to get reimbursed, you must have receipts – please turn them in to the Hash Cash at the start of the hash or at the On-In if ending at a bar.
Reimbursement Details:
Winter months (November – April): $150. If you want a keg, the Beer Bitch will bring a pony keg (~$50) and subtract it from your reimbursement.
Winter transition months (May and October): $200. If you want a keg, the Beer Bitch will bring a pony keg (~$50) and subtract it from your reimbursement. He will also keep an extra pony keg in case of a big turnout. This will be tapped at Mismanagement’s discretion and the hares will not be charged. If ending at a bar, MM will provide up to $50 in extra beer in case of big turnouts.
Summer months (June-September): $250. If you want a keg, the Beer Bitch will bring a half barrel (~$90) and subtract it from your reimbursement.
Religion:
I must reiterate to only provide snacks (vs. 3 course meals). We are a drinking club with a running problem, not an eating club with a running problem. If you do bring some type of prep-required food, DO NOT bring it out till AFTER religion is over. You can provide snacks; chips, pretzels, cookies, etc… to be passed around at any time. Provide utensils if you want. Mismanagement also has some if you ask nicely and in advance. They’re free until we run out. Lastly, STFU during religion!
For more fascinating articles on haring check out:
1. Farticus' Old (previously New) Testament of the Hump Hash Haring Guide.
2. Lois Lame's Old Testament secrets to becoming a successful hare.
3. I Blow's Guide to Laying Trail and Philosophy of Trail.