A creditable turnout, given the iffy weather we have been enduring lately. Seven hounds arrived by various means and were ready to sample the delights of a Baldbrick/Sir Tom Tom trail in good time. Indeed, Large Package had taken advantage of a lift to arrive an hour early, and had already consumed breakfast in the restaurant.

The weather remained kind and the expected rain never materialised, as the hounds followed a well marked trail that led across the Standen Park piazza and up into Fenham Carr. At this point the two Rambos had established a distinct lead, so were left in charge of finding the route at the various checks along the way. At one of these No More Cum committed the heinous crime of not returning to the check when “on on” was called on a different route, and instead forged ahead, thereby short cutting to the next check. He was to admit this later and took the appropriate punishment in the circle.

As the lead hounds entered Williamson Park proper, from Fenhham Carr, there were no marks visible for a greater than normal distance. Once the trail had again been picked up, well down the main drive, LP left a twig patteran to assist the main following pack.

Trail led downhill and there was no great surprise when it moved to the canal towpath. Part way along the hounds came across a strange sign, looking like a large question mark (see photo). There was a conventional fish hook on a nearby post, so this was obeyed and all the hounds were thereby regrouped.

After passing one perfectly good pub without stopping everyone arrived at the Waterwitch and refreshments were purchased and consumed.

The in trail followed the towpath until reaching the back way into RLI, thence back up the hill to the On Inn. After a fairly brief circle with an assortment of down downs, most of the hashers adjourned to the restaurant for a decent meal, since the brewery was only offering pizza.

Thanks to the hares for an enjoyable outing, and On On to the next hash in two weeks!