Beer along the track ( Horitschon part 2 )

Saturday - The Groovy Train (continued)

Upon arrival in the garden of the Hotel Trummer the circle started, Down Downs were handed out to just about everybody and after an hour of circle it was time for another OVH ceremony (Induction into the Order of the Vindobona Hash, to be given once a Hasher reaches 1000 runs). Tonight it was time for yours truly to be beaten with the Heilige Vindo Boner (a plastic hand full with plastic blood). Pics provided by Canada Dry. (Again, Moron Pics still not published).

Here is the speech in all its glory:

OVH HOLDERS
LGB, CM, BSN, MH, RAd, PDF, MS,HRE + Bearer of Heilige Vindobona JS (HVB)

PROCESSION

Enter procession with LGB first

Semi circle formed with CM, HVB and Heilige Vindobona in the centre. 

INDUCTION

CM. HEAR YE , HEAR YE ,FELLOW HASHERS!:

CM: We are gathered here to commemorate a historic moment in the annals of Vindobona history. For today we will induct Karl ‘Marie Tamponette’ Siegl into the order of the Vindobona Hash.

LGB Being of unsound mind and body, the heralded Marie Tamponette is now the ninth to have reached the 1000th run plateau. We are reaching the stage when we ask who is not an OVH. 

MH It is through his unbending will and determination, his blood, sweat and beers that has enabled him to obtain the heights of this great honour.

( CM will motion to the candidate that he should stand before the members )

CM Marie Tamponette you shall now kneel before the members of the OVH for the purification stage.

MT kneels 

This question is directed to the throng:

BSN IS IT JUST THAT THE CEREMONY OF INDUCTION BE PERFORMED ON THIS CANDIDATE? If so, Answer IT IS JUST!

and the despicable throng will answer   IT IS JUST!!!!!!!!!

CM: Candidate , When we give you the sign of the Heilige Vindobona, you shall reply “I swear’

LGB :Do you swear that you have truly not offered bribes to anyone (including me) for the position that has been conferred upon you.

RAd :Do you swear that you will maintain a pure conscience with regard to our very divine and pious hash?    Answer  ’I swear’

HRE: Will you encourage the hashers to show their figures at the Figurteich ? Answer ‘I swear’

PDF: Despite increasing senility, will you still be able to remember more digits of Pi than Prof Dr Felch ? Answer ‘I swear’.

CM Will you always accompany Cardinal Munk at the Schweizerhaus, ready with the Red Telephone in case of emergencies ? Answer ‘I swear’

BSN Will you continue to head the Hash Haring Stats and not allow Casting Couch to get on top ? Answer ‘I swear’

MH Will you play music to us through your naval orifice using instruments defying  imagination? “I swear’”

RAd Do you swear to be a leader of the Queer Boys Choir, whatever that group maybe called in the future, as chief Chorister, or Queerister. ? “I swear’”

THE NAME

LGB We are content with the evidence given

CM In the name of the Vindobona hash and the sacred pater pivo, cleanse this candidate of his horrid wanking ways and guide him from his manic depressive drunkeness. Amen.

CM The candidate will forevermore be called ….    Grande Madame de Toilette Marie Tamponette.

The HV is handed to CM by HVB who then taps, right, then left shoulder then rubs head then passes the HV on to the other members of the OVH to do likewise.

After this is done CM says,   " Arise and receive your articles of office!."

PDF, BSN, HM, HRE assist Grande Madame de Toilette Marie Tamponette with his clothing of honour

LGB and RAd then help pin on the medal of the OVH.

CM:  Grande Madame de Toilette Marie Tamponette, Go forth and spread the good works of the OVH!

Open bottles of Sekt  

HRE You may now pour Sekt for your favourite Harriettes, which means me.

Procession (the newest OVH first, … the first OVH)

Bend your knees

Something hit me, and it hit me HARD!

After this ceremony it was time to shower and get ready for the evening meal and the party with the commemorative motto of Woodstock - Peace, Love and Beer. An astounding number of Hashers brought along their fitting gear and the Old Skool (Gang Bang) Band that we hired for the occasion played until the wee hours. Friend and Hotel Owner Mario told me the next morning that the last guest fell asleep on one table and had to be carried to his room at 3 AM.! So much for efficient room service!

5, 6, 7, open up the pearly gates! 

They're going down to Marrakesh?

Sunday - Rise and Shine - Run # 2001 

After a long breakfast the Hangover which was set by King Ralph and Doctor No started at 11 A.M. A few game stops at Checkpoints were held, such as a (too) complicated (for me) free your hands from a big knot circle and a chase the Dragons tail stop a bit further on. After the better part of an hour mostly walking in sunny and nice surroundings of Neckenmarkt it was back to the Hotel and the final circle, which was ended by a rare performance of the Hash Hymn Swing Low. 

My thanks to everyone who come along, helped to organize in any which way and partied with us. It was a true pleasure to go back to Horitschon. We emptied 5 barrels of beer, drank several cases of beer and wine and ate plenty and good food.Now, on to more everyday stories on regular runs here in Vindobona. 

Where are the pics you MORONS ? ;-)

Here they are, actually (more to come soon)