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Hash Run # 36 Saturday 10th April 2003 Hares: Doug & Poo

The run started at the reservoir on the way to Springfield golf course. Jit arrived with the usual carload of hashers, including two english gentlemen, Keith & Chris
We headed off down the road and into the jungle where the first time hashers learnt what false trails are all about. After approx. 45 mins. Of false trails, mud and a sneaky loop, which appeared to be heading up a mountain, we arrived at a mango plantation, where screams were heard from the ladies at the back of the pack. Young Colin, who over slept in his afternoon siesta and arrived late, caught up and scared the living daylights out of the group( did he do the whole run or did he short cut?)
Back at the reservoir the surrograte Grand Master, Doug, dealt with the visitors, late runner, new shoes and others in the traditional way. After a nice sunset and drizzling rain it was on on to to a small eatery opposite the army camp between Hua-Hin and Cha-Am. The on on on was at the Chicken Coop where one of the
Visiting Englishmen produced a bottle of tequila and it was lick, sip, suck the night away.
Next run is Saturday 14th June. On on.

Hinchester Victorious!

Local ex-pat football team Hinchester Utd had to adopt the name European Team (or Europion as it was spelled on some of the shirts) for a four teamchallenge tournament.
Rajaphat Dusit College newly opened opposite the Hua Hin Airport organised the knock out as part of their opening celebrations, along with Hinchester were old rivals Radio Wave, the local DJs team and two teams from the college.
In the opening encounter between the Europeans and one of the college teams, an early goal from European striker Roger proved enough for a hard fought victory.
The tiring ex-pats held on under pressure from the young students and progressed to the final.
The next match between the DJs and the college ended in a draw, with the DJs unlucky not to win, poor finishing and a missed penalty, meant that the game was to be decided by penalties. The more experienced Sky Wave players prevailed to go through to the final.
Once again in the final, the European’s took an early lead, this time through their other striker, Joe, who calmly slotted home after an excellent (if rather rare) left foot cross from Hinchester’s tireless midfielder Anthony.
Sky Wave hit back late in the game with a deflected shot finding the net.
The match had to be decided on penalties. The Europeans were very comfortable winners as the DJs lost their heads and missed the first three, with the ex-pats converting their efforts to win the trophy, which was awarded by the town mayor Khun Jira Pongpaiboon at the after match celebration.
Picture left shows Europeans plus some of the DJs after the final. Right picture shows captain Matt receiving the trophy from the Mayor Khun Jira Pongpaiboon.

1st Monoco at Monte Carlo
Circuit length: 3.328 km, No of laps: 78, Race distance: 259.584 km, Lap record: Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, 2002, 1min 18.023
History - The Monaco Grand Prix is quite simply the most famous street race in the world. A tight armco-barriered circuit, around the streets of Monte Carlo provides a magnificent spectacle. The cars charge past such landmarks as the Hotel de Paris, the Casino, and then through the tunnel and out around the harbour front. The track is created overnight by a team of engineers who take over when the traffic stops. The circuit is interesting, tight and demanding, with little room for error or overtaking. But it is still regarded by many as the sport's jewel in the crown - but remember first practice is on Thursday not Friday.
15th Canadian at Montreal
Circuit length: 4.421 km, No of laps: 69, Race distance: 305.049 km, Lap record: Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams, 2002, 1min 15.960
History- The Ile Notre-Dame was the heart of Olympic action when Canada hosted the 1976 games, and it also hosted the 1967 World Fair. Now it is famed for its grand prix circuit, renamed Gilles Villeneuve to commemorate Canada's favourite racing driver who was tragically killed during practice for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix. Gives the impression of being a permanent circuit but it is constructed each year for the grand prix, adjacent to what was the Olympic Rowing basin and close to the site of the 1967 World Fair. It is part-permanent and part street circuit, with a mixture of slow and fast corners plus some very quick barrier-lined straights. The track is a big favourite with teams and drivers, even though it is traditionally hard on cars.
29th European at Nurburgring
Course Details Circuit length: 4.556 km, No of laps: 67, Race distance: 305.252 km, Lap record: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2002, 1min 32.226
History - The Grand Prix of Europe returns to the Grand Prix calendar and also to the Nurburgring after last being run here in 1996 – with a switch of venue to Jerez in1997. The circuit first entered the grand prix action in 1984 with a European Grand Prix, but lost out to Hockenheim for the right to stage the German equivalent.
The old circuit was 14 miles long and fast and dangerous by many standards. Its demise came soon after Niki Lauda's horrific crash. After progressive improvements the Nurburgring Grand Prix now provides a fast and forgiving venue. There are wide run-off areas and large gravel traps add greatly to the safety feature. The circuit hosted the 1998 Luxembourg Grand Prix.

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GOLF
Contact: Berny at Berny's Inn 032 532 601
TENNIS
Contact: Nash at Evason Hua Hin: www.nashtennis.com
SHOOTING
Contact: Bill at Buffalo Bills 01- 481 9637, or Dawn Poole on 01-981 4406
PARACHUTING
Contact Dawn Poole on 01-981 4406
DARTS
Little Scandinavia, Y2K Bar Cha Am, and Bamboo Grove in Hua Hin
G0-KARTING
Contact: Danny 01 267 9121
FOOTBALL
Contact: Billy at Billy's Bar Hua Hin Bazaar
RUNNING/HASHING
Contact May at 032 513855
CHESS
Contact Dieter at Domino. Thursday noon. Call 032 533 376.
POOL
Contact Richard Jungle Juice
DIVING
Contact Craig at U Turn Bar

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