Skinnychino Run Report,  Run No 675      Wilston Run 27.2.2010

Dear Skinnies

With the impending Clem 7 run scheduled for the next day, the run was reduced a little, and I understand only four runners faced up. Others chose to prepare their legs with a bike ride to the Port of Brisbane and back. Believe it or not, the walkers walked.

In spite of the fragmented walk /run /ride nature of the morning, there was a good roll up for coffee and breakfast at Café de Vita. Fish Hook made an appearance looking for entertainment in the form of Mug of the Week nominations. She was to be disappointed as Teddy Bear was the automatic winner this week for winging that she would never win a mug as she is so normal and non controversial. Radar was there for the last time with his natural (but worn out) hip. On Tues, he will join ZooLoo and be the proud new owner of a ceramic and Titanium total hip replacement. I have had to check my bike to make sure none of the frame has been pilfered by Radar to make his hip.

There was a strong Skinny turnout for the Clem 7 run including (apologies to those I have over looked) Jockstrap, Royal Screw, Possum, Layup, Jo Jo, Nuts, Scruffy, Craft, Genitals, Catgut, Licker, Megadrive, and Chardarse. The humidity in the tunnel was unbelievable, and even induced a drop of sweat or two to develop on the exterior of the alien Genitals, although this may just have been water thrown on him by adjacent non-aliens. The torture sauna run was followed by an enjoyable breakfast at Café Conti.

We all then went home to sleep, feeling totally “knackered” except for Mega who went home to work on the year book.

On On, Catgut

Skinnychino Run Report,  Run No 671       The Gap Run 30.1.2010

A good sized pack arrived with the weather a little cooler than the preceding week or so. Layout had a whinge about getting his metabolism overheated so he would follow Catgut’s lead and run without a singlet. I was perplexed as I likened this to an air conditioner, where heat is generated and blown by the fan of the out door cooling unit. Running behind Layup, one often gets a blast of hot fetid air and I would have assumed this to be his metabolism converting hot to cool, but apparently it must be some other body function.

So we set off down the track with the usual fast runners getting ahead early followed by the mid runners and at the back Charlie’s Angel and me. To make matters worse for our male egos, we were overtaken by females, Wee Lassie, Jockstrap, Possum and JoJo; these girls are sure doing good. We continued from the park into the first lot of streets and at this point Catgut overtook us, he had arrived late and in his usual style he was running shirtless. With the recent heat perhaps this might catch on and the girls will start running topless? One can only live in hope.

On On through the next section of parks, into  more streets and the final parkland stretch, where the pack had stopped for a drink and to allow the rear enders (no relation to the East Enders on TV), to catch up. Trouble was they went off immediately giving us no chance for a breather.

Scruffy was with me at the back, had foregone his usual spot at the front due to a “groin injury” he did not elaborate on what type of groin injury or how he got it, does anybody have any information on this? He continued to walk and run a bit and eventually arrived back a bit behind me.

Meanwhile I had lost sight of Charlie and the girl runners; they had come back along the creek, whereas Scruffy and I had come along the main road. They got in a bit after me which gave me some comfort.

I have made little mention of the Gun Runners, Grewsome, Catgut, Skidmarks, and Genitals etc. I never saw them after the first 800 metres, so I assume they covered the whole trail. Layup said he short cut and arrived back with his boiler still intact.

The walkers were out in force, Sandpaper, Two Thirty, Mrs. B. Dracula, Charlie to mention a few, hope the ones I have missed will forgive me as my memory is not so good these days.

Back for breakfast I sat opposite Forskin who was somewhere in the middle pack and is making a comeback to SCHHH after a long absence. Jockstrap sat next to me and tried to swap my unbuttered toast for her buttered toast, but it was the wrong bread to go with my Vegemite, so I refused. She said no butter as she was trying to lose weight -  as she scoffed down her bacon and eggs ??

Chardarse and The Joke (the Irish one, not the Joke with Terry Lewis and Jack Herbert), rocked in, oops I mean cycled in wearing snazzy lycra. We all enjoyed a good breakfast and the raffles were a rage. This trail is a good one, but in the future I can see that it will have to be changed as the group ages; because sections of the parks have rough tracks and are not suited to walking frames and wheelchairs.

On ON

Brengun.

Here are a few words on Mug of the Week (MOTW).

“There were many nominations for Mug of the Week including

1.     Zoo Loo for leaving the Rosalie Coffee shop without paying for her coffee

2.     Possum for spending time at “Curves” getting fit and trim following which she was seen by Fang and Trojan consuming with gusto a huge iced coffee topped with lashings of cream

3.     Potti for disappearing with Sandpaper and Dracula then returning late after getting up to who knows what

4.     Teddy Bear for cajoling Mrs Bucket into carrying dog poo belong to Teddy’s dog

5.     Mega for admitting that the only reason he left the walkers to become a runner was to rest his jaw and facial muscles

6.     Jo Jo for muttering under her breath that she struggled with running as much as she struggled with Layup. When Layup asked her what she had said, Jo Jo made another muttering, that she had the same problem with Brengun

7.     A nomination by Jo Jo in private was for a Freudian slip by Brengun. If you want laugh, ask either of them about it.

…and the winner was; JoJo.”

Skinnychino Run Report,  Run No 670       Stones Corner East Brisbane Run 23.1.2010

The heat persists and we continue to complain. Is it really the conditions or are we just getting old? The East Brisbane run can be tough, and on this occasion the runners slogged it out from drink stop to drink stop, locking out the pain by dreaming of coffee. Scruffy proposed that those who short cut from the 1^st drink stop be offered some remedial running therapy, only to then himself short cut across the park under the Story Bridge. The term “hypocrite” does come to mind. Catgut frightened some nubile young female runner when he exited from the scrub along Norman Creek after a pee stop. She thought he might be a molester. However, when joined by Genitals and Scruffy, she realized we were harmless old men.

There were several nominations for mug of the week. Two Thirty was lucky not cop the wings for booking Charlie’s Angel into the dentist under the name of Mr C Angel. Bedpan took out the award for taking her children to what she had told them was the beach; Nudgee Beach! For the Mud Run! 

An entertaining aspect of the raffle was Genitals winning the toothpaste / tooth brush pack. Considering the raffles aren’t rigged, it was quite a coincidence!

Layup’s attention was taken by the equipment of some cyclists who arrived as we were leaving. He stated “what a neat little unit” but seemed at that time to be observing the female cyclist and not her bike.

Hoping for cooler weather next week.

On On, Catgut.

…and now the walk report

Only a small group attended the walk on Saturday due to a large crowd of people sunning themselves at Stradbroke Island.  As our Walk Mistress was absent, (rumour has it that she was fresh food shopping at the West End Markets), there was a debate as to which route we would take – Teddy Bear begging to walk the East Brisbane route as she enjoys that walk much better.    It was put to the vote and unfortunately for Teddy Bear, we headed out along the Tarragindi walk and bike way. 

However, it was fortunate for The Monarchist we were discussing our proposed route and were a little late in starting the walk, as we joined up with her in the back streets as she was frantically getting out of the car thinking she had missed the start.

The walk was most enjoyable except there were numerous bikes on the walk and bikeway but no one was hit despite some close calls.  Fourmore, Sandpaper and the Monarchist were more adventurous than others and took an extra long walk, seeing that our Walk Mistress was not present to direct.   Tooth Hurty, Teddy Bear, Zooloo, Tazzy Crumpet’s Man and Para stuck to the normal route but Charlie and Eddie were well settled having a coffee when we returned to the Caffe Di Moda.  We meet up with another late starter along the way, Bedpan and Darcy.  Bedpan was so preoccupied with Darcy doing what Darcy does best, she almost missed seeing us.

As always, the chatter was most enjoyable over breakfast and Charlie was busy organising the food for our Australia Day bar-b-que.  It was great to see Fish Hook on her feet again.

On On, Para.

PS.  Forgot to mention, the above rumour was proven correct, the Walk Mistress turned up for breakfast and was very excited about her early morning shop at the markets picking up some fresh fruit and vegetable produce.

Skinnychino Run Report Run No.      669                     Rosalie 16.1.2010

The pack set off with a reasonable number of runners and was called upon by Megadrive to sing a “Rule Brittania”  in the back blocks of Paddington outside one of his mate’s (now ex mate’s) place. This was a welcome extra regroup after ascending that goddam awful Paddington hill.

The short cutters were in action early with Tassie Crumpet, Layup, Scruffy, Nuts, Mau Mau and Craft taking the direct route to the Broncos Leagues Club while the rest took the longer and original route. It was then on to the back of Ashgrove and Bardon where the short cutters left the pack leaving a solid seven to complete the full course; Megadrive, Genitals, Skidmarks, Catgut, Royal Screw, Grewsome, and Scruffy.

The walkers apparently went well and took in the new Kurilpa Bridge. They also sussed out a better starting venue for this run next time, as todays venue was a bit snooty and over priced.

The starting coffee shop next time will be “Milton’s Coffee & Catering”, Shop !, 19-23 Little Cribb St, Milton. We can still do todays run or do a new run going up through the Roma St Parklands, past BGS, down to Victoria Park, across Herston Rd and down Hetherington St through Racey Pk, over the new foot bridge at the back of Ballymore, W along the N side of the creek to Kelvin Grove Rd, L over the bridge and then R into Bancroft Pk, over the footbridge to Free St, L down Dalston St, over the footbridge, L into Tennis Av and Todd St, into Glenrosa Rd, R  along the bike path to the Broncos Leagues Club, run along the bike path as previously to Jubilee Tce, L &R into Fletcher Pde, L into Coronation St and up the stairs, up Kennedy Tce to Enoggera Tce, R to LaTrobe Tce/Given Tce, R into Castlemaine St, across Milton Rd and home.

Extra entertainment was provided just before we departed the coffee shop by some petrol head who fishtailed his car into the gutter bursting a tyre and probably ruining his rim and front suspension. Undaunted, he continued to drive off up the road. I wonder how far he got?

Guests; Helen, Helga, Mad Cow, Madam Flash, Graft, and Drill It.

Nominees for Mug of the Week were the GM for enforcing adherence to the original (long) run route, Royal Screw for his terrible fashion sense wearing a tie dye T shirt, Sandpaper for misleading the walkers regarding toilets, and Grewsome for giving an Italian e-mail address plus inviting Helga and Helen and then claiming not to know them. Award to Grewsome, a left handed coffee mug.

On On, Catgut.

Skinnychino Run Report Run No.      667                     Carindale 2.1.2010

The Hot and Sweaty Run.

Runners- Layup,Brengun, Skiddie, Scruffie, Royal Screw, Tazzie Crumpet & Mau Mau.

Walkers- Teddy Bare, Mad Cow, Mrs Bucket, Possum, Drillit, Irish (taking a walk on the wild side)

Sundries- Radar, Bed Pan, Fish Hook.

As usual the runners headed north around the bottom end of Minippi Park before running back over Old Cleveland Rd. and then over Mt Petrie and then through the back of the Scrub Rd. end of Carindale before getting back to the carpark. Serial shortcutters Tazzie and Mau Mau ran a somewhat reduced distance. The walkers thought they would try something a bit different and headed much further north up into Minippi and around the mosquito infested lake for some strange reason. It was all too much for Teddy Bare who kept on asking “how much further”- yes, the heat was taking its toll. The walkers arrived back after all the runners- maybe this is an omen for the year ahead!

On On.

The aircon at the Cafe was a blessing and we were all treated to our previous GM Fish Hook arriving fashionably late fashionably dressed to do battle with Myers/David Jones etc. Fish Hook came up with the quote of the morning when asked what she was shopping for “ I don’t know, but when I see it I’ll buy it!” Ah yes, you can feel it doing the economy good. Fang and Trojan were absent as it was their 40^th wedding anniversary- congratulations.

Our Raffle Master Screw volunteered to be acting GM – possibly to avoid being asked to do the raffle – we will never know.

Charges

Radar charged Bedpan for managing not to kill any pedestrians at the City Botanical Gardens when they hired a tandem bike there. They also met up with Grewsome and clan whilst learning to ride.

Scruffie charged Radar for needing Bedpan to show him how to ride a bike.

Irish charged Cleo (in absentia) for paddling through the Manly Yacht Harbour on New Years Eve in her kayak with a headlamp for illumination and carrying a bottle of champagne. That’s one way to avoid the dreaded DUI.

That’s all folks

Mau Mau

Skinnychino Run Report  Run No. 666        St Lucia Golf Course 19.12.2009

This run was scheduled for The Mt Gravatt torture course but was switched to St Lucia as the Coffee Club at Mt Gravatt had been booked out for a function. Only Zoo-Loo suffered having to drive from Mt Gravatt to St Lucia after she discovered she was at the wrong venue.

The weather was stifling with about 101% humidity causing some cases of serious shortcutting to occur. In spite of this we had a good roll up, and once in the shade of The 100 Acre Bar, conditions were quite tolerable. There were a few nominations for Mug of the Week including Genitals, Parasite, and Toolkit. Charlie’s Angel won for child abuse; while playing with his grandson last week, he broke the poor lads leg.

There will be no run next week (Boxing Day) but runs will resume on the following Saturday, 2^nd of Jan 2010. Check the web site for details. I will be away for the first two runs and Fang will officiate.

Happy Christmas,

Catgut

Skinnychino Run Report  Run No. 665          The Christmas Run 12.12.2009

A new venue this year; Northshore Riverside Park. Fortunately, the hot NW winds of the previous week had abated and we were blessed with a cool SE breeze and some cloud cover. The run coursed through the incredibly dull industrial areas of Hamilton, Doomben, and Eagle Farm. The only positive was the absence of hills. The walk took in the trendy Portside development but otherwise was committed to the exciting vista of old wharfs.

The Northshore Riverside Park proved a superb venue for Christmas festivities. Parasite had procured the Redlands “Cooking machine” trailer and Fang took on the Masterchef role, producing as much bacon, egg, and sausage as the multitudes could consume. VD in Santa costume produced a present we all enjoyed; an esky full of Champagne and orange juice. Mug of the Week went to Fourmore for suggesting that The Monarchist should be given a good slapping for walking below her pace. Grewsome was lucky not to be the Mug as he was nominated for eating Wee Lassie’s hormone replacement pills. That certainly explains his bulging chest, smaller underpant size, and higher pitched voice.

A renaming saw Janice lose her old name of Sporon when she was renamed Abstract by the monk Fang (Super Mario).

I hope everyone enjoyed the “no hills” run as the honeymoon is over next week; Mt Gravatt!

On On

Catgut