Run 833 Sep 30 is Kiaramas, Mont Kiara

• Run 833 is by Lum Seng Yip and Wendy 
• September 30, 2104 Tuesday 6pm
• Kiaramas Condo, Jalan Desa Kiara 1, Mont Kiara

RLC Harriers Run 833, 30 September 2014 (revised)
Hares : Wendy & Lum Seng Yip
Runsite : Bukit Kiara Condo Complex
Weather : Dry most of the time altho' there was threat of rain

This run site at Bukit Kiara has been used by us over many years and
each year, we see further development until one day, there will be no
more jungle for us to run in; such is the rapacious appetite for a
space in the air. The place now resembles either Singapore or Hong
Kong and the only view the middle towers have is yet more towers.

Tommy Chin produced some excitement when he brought a box full of lime
and lemon from his farm. Thank you Tommy.

The hares live nearby so when we were asked to run into a dead end
(locked gate) we became apprehensive ... fortunately Uncle Yap managed
to open the gate and off we went through the undulating land across
the pylons.

Then we came a cropper ... a check but no way out. Fortunately, the
principal hare (Wendy Lum, who else?) came and showed us the way. This
must be the first time in Hash history that a hare has unchecked her
own check.

We ran up and up and up until no more; then down and we were at the
foot of something ... nothing to do but continue to run up. Then we
ran down a rather steep hill and we came to a point where there was a
sign "right for normal and left for short run"

Of course, I ran to the left with Boss hot on my heels. When I clocked
in at 52 minutes, Lum Kor told me "Sorry, Uncle Yap, you are not the
first. That honour belongs to Vivian Hoi & Hoi Chee Hoi"
(of course, they got on-downed later for denying me this rare chance
to be FROP)

We came down and awaited the other runners .. Mike Kuan was first in
at 7.10pm, followed by a string of runners. This idea of having two
runs should be practised more. Our chapter has too wide a range of
running abilities (Just compare Mike Kuan with Uncle Teh or Wendy Lum
with Irene Ng). Often we see the pro's come back unsatisfied; and they
do extra laps round the run-site. So for my next run, I will also
follow this good practice of two runs and I hope others will, too.

The circle that followed was a tad dicey with the rain threatening to
pour down any minute. In the event, it was just the weather god having
a pee. "Colonel" Kumar, our chairman was on-downed for fooling the
Malaysian Immigration Department into letting him get in and out of
Thailand (Who needs you, Prima, the custodian of passport?) Our Dr Yap
and Cecilia were on-downed for holding hands romantically during part
of the run and Mike Kuan for wearing a t-shirt that has our chapter's
name as RLC Hash ... officially, it is RLC Harriers and of course many
hashers with small bladders were punished for urinating in public (do
we call them conspicuous peers?)

Dinner was at Chez Steven, one of Bangsar's better eateries. Wine
and beer and whisky followed and we all had a good time ... 
now where were Dato Allen Tan, Woon and Jenny?
You missed out on an excellent run and a good meal.

RLC Harriers Run 833, (original)
30 September 2014 
Hares : Wendy Lum & Ah Lum Kor
Runsite : Bukit Kiara Condo Complex
Weather : Dry most of the time altho there was threat of rain

The hares live nearby so when we were asked to run into a dead end
(locked gate) we became apprehensive ... fortunately Uncle Yap managed
to open the gate and off we went thro the undulating land across the
pylons.

Then we came a cropper ... a check but no way out. Fortunately, the
principal hare (Wendy Lum, who else?) came and showed us the way. This
must be the first time in Hash history that a hare has come to the aid
of the runers.

We ran up and up and up until no more; then down and we were at the
foot of something ... nothing to do but continue to run up. Then we
ran down a rather steep hill and we came to a point where there was a
sign "right for normal and left for short run"

Of course, I ran to the left with Boss hot on my heels. When I clocked
in at 52 minutes, Lum Kor told me "Sorry. Uncle Yap.you are not the
first. That honour belongs to Vivian Hoi & Hoi Chee Hoi"
(of course, they got on-downed 

We came down and awaited the runners .. Mike Kuan was first in at
7.10pm, followed by a string of runners. Anyway, the circle that
followed was great and Dr Yap and Cecilia were on-downed for holding
hamds during the run

Dinner was at Chez Stephen at one of Bangsar's better eateries. Wine
and beer and whisky followed and we all had a good time ... 
now where in heaven were the following
- Dato Allen Tan
- Woon and Jenny

Run 832 Sept 23 is in Setia Eco Park

• Run 832 is by Choo Yon Kit and Ann
• September 23, 2014 Tuesday 6pm
• Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam

RLC Harriers Run 832, 

23 September 2014 Equinox

Hares : Ann & Choo Yon Kit aka Playboy

Runsite : Setia Eco Park

Weather : Dry

From Chambers Dictionary

equinox 

   n either of the two annual occasions when the sun crosses the

equator, making the night equal in length to the day, about 21 March

and 23 September

There are very few sun worshippers left nowadays; most having died off

with the Egyptian Pharaohs but RLC Harriers briefly resurrected the

worship by celebrating the crossing (we are 3 degree north of the

equator) with a run at what remains of a virgin jungle that is

destined to be destroyed and made into more houses by greedy

developers. 

Promptly at six, GM Col Johan, without his faithful dog but

accompanied by his 'Uncle John') pressed the roti horn and off we went

up a hill. The trail was along a path where trees were being murdered

by cuts around the bark. The once-verdant jungle seemed quite surreal

like a movie scene from the day after a nuclear holocaust.

Then another hill beckoned, this one with more green remaining but the

freshly cut road is an ominous sign that the green will not remain for

long. From a distance, the front runners could be seen to come down

another freshly cut road and Uncle Yap was fooled into short-cutting.

Then a shout was heard and the downward run was a false trail. Up

across cut trees everywhere we ran until we reach a summit where a

make-shift gym was found, complete with tables and chairs. The hares

have also written a message for hashers to take a rest and enjoy the

panoramic view, which was quite spectacular.

From there on, it was down and down except that the trail ended at a

squatter settlement where foreign workers employed in the development

housed themselves. Some huts even had their own generators. Then it

was a long 2km run along the road but it seemed like 4 km to the

now-tiring legs. Home at last after 85 minutes or so, less than half

an hour after FROP, Peter Leong who got in at exactly 7.00pm.

The Circle honoured the RLC Harriers who had won most of the prizes at

the Charity Run last Saturday. We can also take pride that the

President, Teoh Cheng Hai had referred to us as from Loyal Lake Club

(no, not Arthur Hoi talking) as loyal members who come forward and

partake of Club activities. Our Wendy Lum (running in the Veteran

section beat the winner in the Open section with miles to spare) For

more, please read the next Newsletter.

Two new members, Steven Yong and Ruby Lim were duly sworn in and yes,

they fumbled the 'state your name' part. Since Ruby was initiated on a

Tuesday, a suitable name would be Ruby Tuesday, after that famous

Rolling Stones hit.

We adjourned to a nearby restaurant where good food awaited. The hares

had very generously provide free flow of beer, Guinness Stout and two

bottles of exquisite Glenlivet single malt. Sheila, the GM of

Damansara Hash was a guest of the hares and she played mother-in-law,

going from table to table, drinking with hashers.

A good time was had by all.

Run 831 Sep 16 is the 2014 WWW Pub Crawl

• Run 831 OC by Tommy Chin
• September 16, 2014 Tuesday (Public Holiday)
• Start from RLC 7.00am (registrations open)
• if late go direct to Old Railway Station (near National Mosque) before 9am

Run 831 : Wild Wild West Ale Train Pub Crawl

Whole day Tuesday 16 Spetember 2014

From RLC to Railway Station to Tanjung Malim to Ipoh and back

Weather : Early morning drizzle who morphed into a glorious day

Malaysia kita sudah berjaya! 

What better way to celebrate Malaysia Day by a pub crawl that started

at the break of dawn when the crew woke up early to get ready to

receive the guests ... and they all came together and caused a stir by

the long queue that formed. Fret not, enough time allowance had been

made to ensure that the registration process and the freebie

distribution and morning bite could be carried out with time to spare.

The first leg of the pub crawl was a scenic route from the Club to the

old KL station, passing the picturesque Masjid Negara ; we had more

than half an hour to take pictures while waiting for the train. In

line with the Wild West theme, hashers were clothed in pseudo-deerskin

garment; many with Red Indian headwear.

The 200 odd hashers were divided into three sections, D, E & F after

the coaches booked. Each had its own crew, comprising stewardesses and

butlers. Since alcohol was not allowed on the train, a fruit punch was

distributed. Alas, due to poor storage, some of the pieces of fruit

had started to ferment. Nevertheless the punches were quickly and

greedily consumed without a single complaint. Many who have never been

on a Malaysian train were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and

the speed. We made the journey to Tanjung Malim in an hour and to

amuse us, Tom & Jerry was played plus an educational film on how to

use the toilet ... most fitting fare for people with IQ below 40.

At Tanjung Malim (that town which had a 23-hour curfew imposed by Sir

Gerald Templer during the 1948-1960 Emergency for suspected harbouring

of bandits although some, not without reasons, called them

freedom-fighters) we started the second leg of the pub crawl from the

station. The two hares, Michael Kuan (aka Quicksilver Fox) and Lilian

Wee (aka Mighty Mouse) had set a route through a simple rustic

kampong, complete with rubbish being burnt under the coconut tree and

goats and chicken running about. There were signs that bovine

creatures were also being reared when some careless hashers stepped

into cowdung (or it that bullshit?)

The trail ended at a shady spot conveniently near the railway station.

The hashers tucked into the nasi lemak with great gusto. Beer had been

chilled while being carried in a pick-up truck driven with great care

by Shyam Doshi (aka Tarzan) and guarded by a teetotaller, David Wee.

Would you trust a drinker to guard the beer? There was a brief circle

conducted by Arthur Hoi (aka Shit Stirrer) and we soon had to pack to

await the next stage of the journey, from Tanjung Malim to Ipoh. While

waiting for the train, we caused a stir by singing the national anthem

and got everybody at the station standing up. Tanjung Malim must have

felt the reverberation from our spirited rendition of Negara Ku.

For this one and a half hour journey, the organisers have purchased

barley water for the customers. Alas, due to lax quality control, the

manufacturer had substituted a poorer quality of material, namely

coconut sap and again due to less-than-adequate storage, it had begun

to go off a bit. Strangely enough, the only complaint was that it

would taste a tad better with some Guinness Stout added to it. Hashers

are an easy lot to please.

Then came a surprise ... each runner was presented a cowboy hat

courtesy of Joint Master, Tommy Chin. On arrival at Ipoh, we started

Run #3, routed through a very historic part of town and ending at the

Royal Ipoh Club where we were welcomed by none lesser than their

President, VP and Sports Chairman. We had arranged for this affiliated

club to serve the famous Ipoh chicken rice with taugeh. Beer flowed

freely and the hosts were feted at the Circle. Seeing how much fun we

were having, the Club is now contemplating starting a hash chapter. We

wish them well.

The final part of the journey, the homeward ride back to Kuala Lumpur

was quite eventful. Even though the acoustics in the coach was not

exactly meant for Bach and Beethoven, the wandering minstrels led by

guitar-wielding C.K.Leong went from coach to coach, leading some

singalong sessions.

We arrived at 6, in time to begin the final run from the station to

the Club on our customary Tuesday time slot. The Grand Circle was

conducted by Grand Master Col Johan on the front lawn. Event chairman,

Tommy Chin and the brain behind the event, Jennifer Kuan (aka The

Boss) were duly acclaimed. The crew that had spent much time and

effort to ensure everything went well were similarly honoured. Some of

the charges that followed drew merriment and laughter e.g. our

President, Mr Teoh Cheng Hai caught holding hands with his wife in

Ipoh. Such exhibition of affection is a no-no during a hash run. 

A quick shower and soon we were in Bunga Raya, enjoying an

eight-course dinner. It was a very noisy affair with animated

conversation at every table. Beer, wine and whisky flowed.

We all came home, exhausted and spent after a long day, feeling very

satisfied and elated at an event that had turned out to be such a huge

success. On! On!

Run 830 Sep 9 is in TTDI Bangunan Bakti Hasmah

• Run 830 is by Anne and B H Lim
• September 9, 2014 Tuesday 6pm
• Bangunan Bakti Hasmah TTDI
• On On at Yoke Tho Hin Rest in Uptown Damansara Utama

RLC Harriers Run 830

Hares : Lim Boon Hiong & Anne

Runsite : TTDI Hills from Rumah Bakti

Weather : Intermitten rain which cleared up for a dry circle 

Tuesday afternoon saw horrendous wind sweeping KL and PJ accompanied

by a rain storm. It did not look good for our Tuesday run. But, as

they say, God is a hasher and it cleared up to a manageable drizzle

come 5pm or so. Into this fine mist, we started the run up the tarmac

road into the TTDI hills.

Then the trail veered left into the verdant jungle and we went up and

up until we reached the crest. Then it was down and you guessed it, it

went up again. The hares led by Sifu Lim Boon Hiong had very

imaginatively woven an interesting path, maximising the leafy cover

which minimised the effect of the rain; like as if we had a giant

umbrella.

Checks abound but were quickly broken and soon, we recognised the

homeward path as we ran down the hill on to the tarmac road leading

home. FROP was again Mike Kuan at 60 minutes. Then came the long wait

for the last runners (CheeMooi, Uncle Teh and Auntie Margaret) who

checked in at 8pm, one whole hour after the FROP.

But no time was wasted. The weather was now balmy dry and the

expedition led by Dato Steven Oon had a photo-shoot of their first

training session for an impending assault on Mount Kinabalu. We tucked

heartily into the post-run food galore, mooncake, pomelo, fish cake,

water melon, etc

Then it was time for the Circle, another uproarious affair which not

only honoured the most caring couple on the run (Playboy Choo & Ann,

of course together with a new hasher, Steven Yong & his guest) but

recognised the most neglected spouses (dead-heat between Jennifer

Kuan, Lum Seng Yip & Derek Wong; hereinafter called the "neglectees")

and their spouses (Mike Kuan, Wendy Lum & KitKat; hereinafter called

the "neglectors") who run off on their own, totally neglecting their

spouses.

... and of course, no Circle would be complete without Tarzan and Alka

being brought up so that we can sing the song that begins "A rich girl

rides a limousine ..."

Finally, the beer ran out and we convoyed our way to Uptown for a

delicious meal preceded by Anne's famous chicken legs. A bottle of Jim

Beam was largely untouched as Malaysian are not used to the raw

Kentucky taste of bourbon or whiskey (spelt with an 'e' ) The

12-year-old single malt aka GlenLivet Whisky (no 'e' ) saved the

night.

Surprise, surprise, Tarzan and Alka (they named an effervescent

antacid and pain reliever called Alka Seltzer after her) came and the

hares had made prior arrangement to given them a couple of vegetarian

dishes, curry and toufoo plus fried rice. Welcome, please join us more

often for the On-on-on.

And so the jolly hashers from RLC Harriers made merry into the night

and a good time was had by all.

Run 829 Sep 2 is an In Run (RLC) - dress smart

• Run 829 is by Jon Azman and Chew Kar Meng
• Sepetember 2, 2014 Tuesday 6pm
• In Run (RLC) - dress smart

RLC Harriers Run 829 2nd Sept 2014

Hares : Jon Azman & Chew Kar Meng

Runsite : Lake Gardens and its vicinity

Weather : Dry, cool and balmy weather ideal for hashing

RLC members are so used to being surrounded by the Lake Gardens that

we all take it for granted and seldom know what's housed within until

a Treasure Hunt forces everyone to notice things. This run was

something like that, a thorough going round the nooks and corners of

the Lake Garden. Do you know the lake in the garden is called Sydney

Lake, after the wife of the wife of the Governor of the Straits

Settlement, Sir Frank Swettenham.

Anyway, the hired hares in the form of Peter Leong, Tim Moey and

HongKong Cath laid a trail that ventured into every small recess of

the Lake Garden from smelling the faeces of deer to two gardens

dedicated to the cultivaltion of orchid and hibiscus, our national

flower aka hibiscus rosa senensis aka bunga raya (where we adjourned

to later for our grub)

For some, it was an educational tour while for others like Uncle Yap

and Thomas Tan, it was completely lost as they veered far far away

from the track, following the papers of the Shah Alam Hash that

happened to have a run in the same vicinity on Tuesday evening.

Be that as it may, the five checks helped to keep the pack bunched up

and less that 30 minutes separated the FROP (Mike Kuan, of course at

less than an hour) and the last runner.

Notable absentees from the run were our GM and our Tarzan/Alka duo

whose shop in Jalan Gasing must have been invaded by many customers

that they were too busy counting bank notes to come to the run. I will

surely on them down next week.

At the Circle, our VP who is also the Editor-in-chief of the Club

Newsletter was punished for taking out the story about Col Johan's

"wear and tear" circumcision. Now, a whole generation of RLC members

will be deprived of this wonderful tale.

Since it was the first Circle for a new month, all the birthday boys

and girls had a joint celebration and they did a good blow job with

Pauline actually celebrating her xxth birthday.

Burns, Siti and Richard Low were on-downed for treating the RLC

Harriers like a supper club. They have not joined in a run for many

months now.

After the Circle, we adjourned to Bunga Raya for a lovely seven course

dinner, washed down with wine and whisky and of course, beer.

Another fun evening of good exercise, gooder beer & food and goodest

companionship.

On! On!