COMMITTEE MEETING OCT 1st

The committee meeting planned for October 1st after the next Hash is not going to happen coz we're all lazy so & so's and can't be bother :) But hopefully everyone will get over this period of apathy & we can have a meeting on October 19th... at a place & time to be decided!!!

Next hash

...and here are the directions to the next run on Sunday 1 October:

Drive on S. Batoro gatve, from the main roundabout, about 200-300 meters. On the right hand side there will be a small parking lot, on the very edge of the woods. This is where the Hash starts from. Starting time is at 10:00!

And we are starting the car share, so if you have a car with spaces, or if you need a lift, meet at 09:30 at the cathedral end of Pilies.

Next event

Great to see folks dancing and barbequeueueueue-ing yesterday at Boggers' leaving do. Thanks to the chap for putting on a fine spread.

This Wednesday is the fortnightly informal run and social.

Runners: meet 19:00
Everyone else: meet 20:00

Everyone welcome!

venue: Plieno Paukstis bar on Kalinausko 11B (up the hill from Frank Zappa)

Runners can leave their kit at the bar, and then join the social after.

And the next hash is on Sunday 1 October starting at 10:00.

--on--on--on--on--on--on--on--

Needles
(I'll be away for the next week, but my spirit will be front running!)

HASH 290 OCTOBER 1st EARLY WARNING

The next Vilnius HHH Hash takes place near Belmontas on October 1st. But as an early warning this hash WILL START AT 10:00 NOT 11:30 as normal. More information to follow later:)

BOGGER'S LAST HASH

A large turnout of around 25 Happy Hashers appeared in the brilliant sunshine to celebrate Bogger's Last Hash... and an epic Hash it turned out to be:) We chugged off up the hill from Bogger's House into the woods, over one ridge, over another... FRB Kiltman leading out and checking all three checks at the first major check point... nothing found... it was a Bogger's 360... so back we went... next check Kiltman checked to left.. but stopped 5m short of the mark... so the runners grouped up again. Same at next check... 40 minutes gone & we were still heading away from the start point!!! Good thing was we got to see the new footpaths put into the forests... means great skiing is promised in winter :) Hey, ho... how's about a Hash on skis????


Anyway after a bit of huffing & puffying Denis (soon to be named) and Kiltman were real FRB's and staggered home after running for 100 mins!!! About 10 minutes later the rest of the group arrived and onto the circle....


Firstly we had 4 newcomers to welcome... can't remember there names but at least 2 should be regulars (other 2 just visiting)... so a welcoming down, down in order.... then the highlight a triplicate christening... Denis now know as Pubic Stimulation (don't ask) , Anneta as Mary Jam Pole and Ronaldas as Globe Trotter. The threesome were annointed by JK in true style with vast quanities of flour & egg held together by 500g of blueberry jam (Mary JAM Pole.... get it). Pictures will appear in due course!!!! The ex Hash Master ,Boggers, was then 'done' as a final Hash Farewell..... we will all miss hime for one reason or another... no more garage parties, no more SMS calling the usual suspects.... no more lots of things....

But I'm sure everyone will agree it's not the end of an era... but the start of a new one.... ON,ON Vilnius HHH :) :)

OUR WEBSITE

Vilnius.... we have a problem :) Our website is hosted on geocities and everytime I try to access it to update it crashes :) So no updates at present... keep looking though - I'm sure the problem won't last forever!!! Might even try to use Explorer rather than Firefox :)

VILNIUS HHH AGM RESULTS

From our new Hash Mattress:

As some of you may already know, the hash held its Annual General Meeting last night at the Plieno Paukstis bar on Kalinausko 11B. The main reason for holding the meeting at this time was that Steve ( Boggers ) will be leaving Lithuania in 2/3 weeks time.

Here is the list of the proposed new committee members:

Hash Mattress/Mistress Squeaky Vibrator

Vice hash Mistress Roadrunner

Vice hash Mistress Flower Power

Religious Adviser Dr. Dirty

Religious Adviser Jauciu Kaka

Hare Raisers Major Pain and Dennis ( soon to be named )

Communications/secretary Needles

Spider Man/Web master Kiltman

Social secretaries Vidal McSoon, Aneta ( soon to be named ), Santa, Gabi and Girls on Top

Hash Cash Vidal McSoon and Squeaky

On the 17^th September Boggers will be setting the trail for the hash from his house on Saules G 19/3 so we need as many hashers as possible. This is quite likely to be his last hash with us.

On the 23^rd September Boggers is hosting a going away party – possibly barbecue if the weather is nice – at his house.

We will be making a presentation to him from the hashers so, again, we need as many people as possible to come and enjoy themselves.

On to the future. We would like all hashers to encourage past hashers and newcomers to join us, especially local people. Children are always welcome and we would like to start a Young Hashers Club. The hash is not just about ex-pats but, hey, we want everyone to join us and have a good time as well as a little bit of exercise.

To this end we are proposing that every second and fourth Wednesday of the month we meet at the Plieno Paukstis bar on Kalinausko 11B at 19.00 for a very informal run/jog and then meet back at the pub for 20.00/20.30 for drinks. Those that do not run can just turn up for drinks. Runners/joggers will be able to change and leave possessions at the pub. We hope that newcomers to the hash will join us on the social evenings. The next one will be on the 27^th September.

We would also like people to come up with ideas for social outings. One suggestion has been to go go-karting which we hope to arrange very soon.

Kiltman has also arranged a weekend at Druskininkai with some good hotel prices arranged for either one or two nights stay. This event will be held towards the end of October and details will follow very soon. We will be having Warsaw hashers joining us for this event so it promises to be a lot of fun.

Kiltman has also worked wonders, together with input from Needles, on our website and blog. Catch up on all the latest news by visiting the site and possibly adding your own comments.

Lastly but by no means least I would like to say a big THANKS to Boggers for all his hard work over the last three years and hope that he has many more happy hashes.

Squeaky

AGM WEDNESDAY 13th & HASH 289 SUNDAY 17th

From Hash Central.....

Hash AGM Wednesday, 13 September, from the bar near the American Embassy. 7.30 start I think. Your chance to get rid of the current hash master and elect a new committee.

Next Sunday's hash, 17 September, will start from Boggers house, Saules Gatve 19/3. This may well be his last hash in Vilnius. So please try to come along and support it.

HASH 288 FULL MOON CRAWL FRIDAY

From Boggers:

September's Full Mon was due to take place on Thursday 7 Sept. However, for reasons that will become obvious if you come along, September's Full Moon run will now take place on Friday 8 September. This will be purely a pub crawl, and will begin from Trys Pusales on Antakalnio Gatve at 7pm

Please try to come along. The end is near!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boggers

Last Sunday's Run

What a beautiful day Sunday was. The sun was high in the blue blue sky and the trail made the most of these with a couple of fabulous Hash Views. Cruel steep false trails for the runners kept the pack together pretty well, although the runners totaly lost the route towards the end. Hey ho. And Needles did a personal best coming into the finish - running all the way up the drive up the park, she rocks. She is also referring to herself in the third person. Perhaps a sign that she should stop typing, but not before a final thanks to the hares Jauchu and Squeeky.

And get your nominations in for the committee elections.
-Needles

X marks the spot

Don't forget:
-Hash 287 Kalnų Parkas 3 September
-Coming elections - put yourself forward for the committee
-Hares - put your name down to set a trail

Word verification

Just to let you know that I have switched on the word verification button so when you leave a comment you will have to type the psychadelic woobley words that appear to allow you to post. This is because a naughty robot has found our blog and left a comment, and it will only increase if these settings aren't put in. If you have difficulty with your sight, or problems posting comments, just drop us an email.

lots of HHH e-love,
Needles

Calling all HHH

Those of you who have been checking our blog (here!) will know that some ideas have been developing. These include having a regular social every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The idea is, anyone who wants to go for a run meets at Plieno Paukštis, Kalinausko 11B, at 19:00, we can leave kit at the bar, and those not running meet at the bar at 20:30 and the runners will join them (although they may be a bit sweaty!)

We are planning to start this all on 13 September, so tell your friends! Also to coincide with this we will have our AGM. This is the yearly chance to have your say who will work together to organise the HHH. This is your chance to get involved, so here are the positions - and let us know by email if you would like to put yourself forward for any of the positions and then we'll have an election at the AGM.

-Hash Master / Mistress (general head of things)
-2 Vice Hash Masters (1 Lithuanian, 1 ex-pat, work with HM and take over when HM isn't around)

-Website and communications (speaks for itself)
-Hash Cash (takes care of the money and numbers of runs by each Hasher
-Social Secretaries (4 people, plan fun and games for the group)
-Honorary Secretary (keeps things in check)

-R.A. (leads the ritual humiliation in the circle)

It'll be super to see as many of you as possible for the AGM, and spread the word!

Bye bye
Needles

HASH 287 KALNŲ PARKAS SEPT 3rd

Our next Hash is a special one... because of the Lithuania - Scotland football match & the invasion of the Tartan Army then you need to declare your allegience... wear something Scottish or something Lithuanian :)

Hash takes place at Kalnu Parkas... parking up by big open area before the sports stadium. Be there for 11:15 to start the hash at 11:30. JK & SV are going to be the hares...

Map attached with some bus routes on it... google earth map to follow when I get round to switching my laptop on :)

A SUNNY HASH 286 August 20th 2006

Vilnius HHH 286 with Loose End as the hare... 10 hardy hashers turned up on a sunny Sunday at the bridge over the river into Vingio Parkas. Mostly walkers with only Kiltman as a runner... or so we thought as JK set off at a trot... the FRB :) but he couldn't handle it and after 150m he started to walk leaving Kiltman at the front of the trail to tell the story on his own.

Before the On, on the hare explained all the markings would be on the left side of the road... so first road crossing where did Kiltman see the marking... right side of the road.... arrrghhhh :) One false trail through a children's play ground... then on.on to the river... along the river bank on the pathway... up passed the US Ambassabor's house (needed the toilet there but thought better of it:))... along passed the starting point and onto some rougher paths along the river... a few false trails for the runner here & there... one almost to the top of the Karolina Hill... but hey... Kiltman might be old & fat but a hill is still nothing to him:)... back through the woods and joined the trail again to see the walkers heading along the river... then On Inn. A good 47 minutes hard run for Kiltman:) Most enjoyable!!


No christenings in the circle today... mostly down. downs for not wearing Hash kit and so on... Lunch then taken in the Flamingo... a Russian kitchen & very good too... a few decisions made about meeting places (news to follow)...


So thanks to Loose End for another enjoyable Hash Day out :)

NEW BAR OPENING IN VILNIUS

We recieved an invite to the opening night of the Propaganda Pub on Gedimino 45. Sounds like it might be a sociable affair. If anyone wants to go we can contact & get say... 10 invites? Thoughts??

Dear All:

I would like to invite you to the grand opening of ‘Propaganda Pub’ located on
Gedimino pr. 45. The big event will take place on Saturday, September 2nd at 8 p.m.
This event is by invitation only, so please contact me for your personal
invitation.
Edyta at :edytukas@icqmail.com or tel. +370 620 670 17.

“A new club Propaganda PUB, recently opened its doors at Gedimino pr. 45 in
Vilnius, near the Parliament. The new club is distinguished not only by its cozy
atmosphere and original interior, but also by its working hours – it will be
open every night from 6pm to 6am. Propaganda PUB provides guests three different environments: the longest bar in town, its length is 24 meters, a large dance floor and a “G-Lounge” sitting area. We hope everyone will find their own spot here, a place making you feel welcome every night, a place you want to come back again and again. The spacious premises of the club allows for private parties; the club has facilities for exclusive entertainment, one of them being for dancing on the dance floor, bar or stage”.

HARES, HARES, HARES

Vilnius HHH needs you !!!! Autumn & winter are coming - you've had your summer holidays so now it's time to give something back to the great Vilnius HHH. Volunteer as a hare - everyone should take their turn, that's how it works!!! Book your date now (you can leave a note in comments below).

Might need some hares sooner than we thought as Kiltman has just discovered he may be out of the country on September 3rd. Any volunteers???? (JK & SV have offered to set the trail for Sept 3rd, details early next week)


Boggers has a list of those who have volunteered but I'm not sure it goes much beyond the September 3rd hash with Kiltman as hare. It would be good to get a provisional list upto Christmas!!

GOOGLE HASH

A few minutes playing with google earth and we have a spaceside view of the start location of Hash 286.... so now you have no excuse for not coming :) If you can't read Loose End's instructions or read the little map from maps.lt then you just need to hire a helicoptor or one of those hot air ballon things & you'll find it easily.....

Hey.. there's a thought... those dedicated hashers YK & SV are apparently going up in a ballon... I thought it was for YK's birthday... but now we know it's so they can really see where the hash starts from... ON, ON...

REGULAR MEETING PLACE

Just thinking ahead to the long cold nights of winter ...... with hashes being only every 2 weeks why don't we establish a regular hash meeting evening..... when we can meet old hashers and invite new hashers to join in... my suggestion would be the Tuesday or Wednesday evening at a venue to be decided.

If we did have a regular meeting point then we would maybe be able to include this in the editorial in Vilnius In Your Pocket Guide & maybe it would be a starting point for new members.

I'm also thinking of the idea of a 'car pool' for winter hashes. We would all meet at a designated point and share cars to the start hash point. This would let those without cars get to the hashes easily & also save a bit of hanging about at the hash while we wait for everyone to turn up... guess if we did this we'd need to meet at 11:00 or maybe 11:15 and start the hash at 12:00. Anyway, please add your thoughts on both subjects as comments below.....

HASH 286 SUNDAY AUGUST 20

Breaking news from our hare for hash 286.....


Meet at 11:15 for an 11:30 start. Cost 10 lts per adult cover cost of beer/water/soft drinks. On, on for lunch to be decided......

The hash will meet in Birutes gatve, Zverynas, by the bridge into Vingiu Parkas (see map below). By car go along Kestucio gatve in the centre of Zverynas and turn left (if you are coming from the old town), or right (if you are coming from Karoliniskes, Fabijoniskes and other places) into Pusu or Traideniu or Treniotos gatve, at the end of which you'll see the bridge. If you don't know where you are coming from, go in the general direction of the TV tower which you should see sticking up behind the houses.

By bus use trolley buses 1,3,7 and get out at the Kestucio or Latvio stops.

on on

Loose End