Blue skies and temperatures of 25°C heralded the start of the 10th TH3 run. The carpark of the Bell Pub was crowded, as G.M. Crafty Linguist called the pack to order. After a quick intro, B.J – our numerically confused R.A – provided us with the ‘number-next-one’ commandment – ‘Thou Shalt Swing-Low When Performing A Down-Down’ and called upon Beaver Chops for a dry run demonstration that did little to reassure the many virgin hashers. Husker then provided virgin orientation, a brief description of the courses and promised us numerous check-points. With the sunlight glinting off his instrument, the Hash Horn (B.J.) ‘horned’, releasing a pack of nearly 70 into Pibrac. The walker’s course was reportedly very scenic, whilst the runner’s one started out on tarmac before moving to more picturesque areas, via a torturous hill. Markings were clear and well spaced, but there was a suspicion (later confirmed) that the tarmac section of the runner’s course had been marked ‘en voiture’ – DD’s are recommended for the culprits. The On-On was at Husker’s house, where there was a swimming pool to refresh the ankle-biters, and beers to do likewise for the adults. Once all were watered, and fed with the entries of the Salsa competition, the ankle-biters were called to one side for the Pińata. Starting with the shortest, each was allowed three swings at the Pińata whilst blindfolded. A special commendation must go to Crafty Linguist for repeatedly risking serious personal injury whilst restraining each ankle-biter as they were thrashing wildly at about waist-level. The Pińata was still vaguely intact as the line was finished and so Suzana was called forward to speed its end. But the coup de grâce went to Husker, who dispatched it as if acting a scene from ‘Psycho’. Crafty Linguist and B.J then called the Circle around the pool. First DD’s went to the Hares – Husker, Janice and Coffee Bean – who, on the verge of getting a 100% thumbs-up for the run, were docked 5% for not having provided the promised check points. They were also seen trying to serve themselves short measures for the DD’s and were reprimanded accordingly. Next DD’s went to the virgins, who failed to ‘Swing-Low when DD’ing’. After repeat instruction from Beaver Chops, it was decided that no second DD should follow, as the instruction had been forfeit enough! Two Hashers were then duly christened by the R.A.. James Paddon received the handle of ‘Prawnographer’ on account of being ‘involved’ with sealife, and BierMeister Eric Waters is now known as ‘H3-de-l’eau’ for obvious reasons! Before the day was rounded off with a 2˝ verse rendition of Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Husker was announced as the winner of the salsa competition (fix?!). Certainly a very enjoyable Hash On On Rich