HASH HOUSE
HARRIERS
Hashers have been described as a bunch of
drinkers with a running problem. In truth you need be neither a drinker nor a
runner to have fun with us. We're a social group that meets for a short run (less
than 1 hour) followed by a gathering where some beer flows. But if you don't
run , don't worry, we've very few athletes in our numbers, and quite a few
people who just enjoy a jog or a stroll. Indeed we discourage people from
taking the running too seriously.
It's the same with the drinking. Please enjoy a few beers with us (it's the
cheapest in town, at Rp30,000 for as much as you want) but if you don't want
to, then just have water or soft drinks, or return to town.
The important things are, you have the opportunity to get some exercise, meet
some fun people, and get out of the city and see some places many expats didn't
know existed. You join by turning up at a run. You'll find a whole bunch of
expats of various nationalities as well as locals.
Most runs start at 17:00 hours at some place within an hours drive from central
Jakarta. Sites are chosen in various localities, but typically many runs are in
the countryside just off the Jagorawi toll. Runs last for about an hour - no
longer - because it tends to get dark after 18:00 hours. The social gathering,
known as "the circle" or "on-on" usually goes on until
20:00 when some of us repair for makan, either at a local warung or a
restaurant on the way back to town.
There
are several flavours of Hash House Harriers in Jakarta.
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On Monday there is Jakarta
HHH, who like to think they're a bunch of macho men. Their circle
includes singing and jokes. Women are "tolerated", but few turn up
these days. you can get a copy of their "hash sheet" which
describes weekly activities, from the webmaster. Contact Herb Boltong for
information (7179 0604), or Dave Atkins (575 0854). Or visit their web site: JH3 website |
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The Pussy Hash, or Jakarta Hash House Harriettes
run on Wednesdays. You can find a separate reference to them in the Expat
Index. It is a Ladies Hash, which means it is run by ladies, but men are
welcome, as long as they respect female domination, and often there are more
men than ladies. Their runs tend to be gentler than the mens, and their
circle features singing and games. Hash sheets in certain bars. Contact
Renate Kress (780 3426) or Mai Wilson (575 0854). Their web site is rarely up
to date : JH3 Pussy |
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Batavia Hash House
Harrier Hoons (BH4)
meet on Thursdays. This a strictly male preserve, except on the last Thursday
of every month when there is a mixed run. Their circle is characterized by interactive
repartee between participants resulting in reward or punishment. These are
identical - a mug of beer. But have no fear, just come and enjoy it, you
don't have to get pissed. Contact Martin Ryan (0267 431236) or visit the web
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TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) run on the
1st and 3rd Friday of every month. This is a mixed hash, and run by a team of
men and ladies. Their circle is interactive in the same way as BH4 but is somewhat
more easy going. Hash sheets as before. Contact Jim Greer (524 1929) or
Rosita Verdooren (390 5212). Their web page is at: TGIF Jakarta |
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JAVA Hash House
Horrors run on
the last Sunday of every month at 10:00 am. This is a kids (all ages) hash,
run by kids with just a bit of help. Run fees are : Horrors Rp 10,000 -
Minders (ladies) Rp 20,000 - (men) Rp 25,000. Hashsheets are available at:
MAMA's KITCHEN in KEMANG, the SATU LAGI BAR at the HOTEL KRISTAL and AKBAR
PALACE at the GRAND WIJAYA BLDG. Contact Rosita Verdooren (390 5212). |
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