Who Are We?

The Nine Mile Hash House Harriers was founded March 31st, 2001 by Colleen "Gonna Blow!" Watters and "Mr. Stiffy".

Hash Geaneology

Nine Mile H3, NY, USA born 31 March 2001 to Founding Father Colleen 'Gonna Blow' 'Watters (and Hash Midwife "Mr. Stiffy" of the Ithaca H3) out of On-On-Dog-A H3 as Hash Mother.

This means NMH3 is a great great great great great great great grand-daughter of the Kuala Lumpur H3 [1938] through Singapore H3 [1962], Penang H3 [1965], RAAF 75 Squadron, Butterworth H3 [1971], Bullsbrook H3 [1978], Little Sai Wan H3 [1979], Green Mountain H3 [1987], Flour City H3 [1988] and On-On-Dog-A H3 [1995].

According to Webster:

hash house (slang), n., a cheap restaurant.

harrier, n.

1. any of an English breed of dog used for hunting rabbits.

2. A cross-country runner.

Hashing?

So you're interested in hashing. Maybe it's because you've seen strange flour markings on roads and trails in the Oswego or Syracuse region (arrows, circles, and the such), or you've noticed a group of people on a Saturday afternoon senselessly running through the SUNY Oswego Campus or through Rice Creeek Field Sation. Most likely, it's because a hasher's silver tongue convinced you to consider the sport. In any event, welcome to the Nine Mile Hash House Harriers and Harriettes (NMH3). Described as "the drinking club with a running problem," the Hash House Harriers are a worldwide group with some 350 chapters in the United States.

Our premise is simple, one harrier (the hare) lays a trail of flour over a course (s)he chooses. The other harriers (the hounds) try to follow that trail to the end where we enjoy munchies and beer (or soft drinks for those disinclined to imbibe). The typical hash is 3-5 miles over hill and dale, through suburbs, woods, malls, et al. The hash isn't a race - no prizes to the swift. Following the trail is the challenge, camaraderie and beverages are the rewards. We hash every other Saturday at 2:00 P.M., year round. Call Gonna Blow! at 312-6033 or check the WebSite for the starting location of the next hash. If you're serious about trying hashing come on out and join the fun! See you at the hash!

Adapted from Zippy's web page www.harrier.net.