Run # 608 Buffalo Gum Simon's Run

Date: 28-09-2010
Run site: Cheras Mahkota
Run rating: 7.5 by Mad Dog
Co-hare: Prince Charming Ben, Tony Bak-kut-teh

Run Site
This is an excellent run site with hills forming part of the Main Range. Housing developments have reached the fringes of this hill, among the many are Bandar Cheras Mahkota and Bandar Sg Long. Run site car park is about 80 meters above sea level while the peak of this hill (there are many more further up north) at 320 meters. The jungle itself is relatively untouched as not many footpaths could be seen.

The Run
At 6pm, the joint-mistress, Songbird, signaled the start of this run. (GM V-power and Joint-Master King Trucker are now in India ....). As usual Bak-kut-teh Heng and Big Mouth Monkey led the way. The in-trail took us upslope crossing grassland full of lallangs. After struggling for about 10 mins, the paper trail led us into the forest, first downslope then up a slight gradient. Next we arrived at the 1st check which was rather confusing with papers strewn almost everywhere. Nevertheless, the front runners were able to put the pack on track and the trail continues down hill.

Subsequently it was all the way uphill and this time it was like a never ending story ... the trail winds up the steep slope, through deep vegetation, then through rocky terrain and then cutting deep into the forest before ending at the peak (full of ferns), which was almost 280 meters high.

The Hare's paper then took us down a very steep slope which was also very tricky. At the bottom of that slope, we had to do a quick turn to the left as the edge of the ravine was merely another 5 steps away. The plunge could be easily 450 ft to the bottom. Thank goodness, the front runners were swift to caution those behind.

By then it was almost 7:10pm, but still bright. The trail continued downwards all the way until it joined the tar road and back to run site - this stretch being about 4 km. Everyone enjoyed the run with the front runners clocking  1hr 20 mins. Sweeper Hi-lo came in at 8pm to ensure everyone was safely home.

The Circle

Circle was called at 8:45pm by Joint-Mistress Songbird. The next 3 runs were announced and Songbird gave a short report on what's happening in Chennai, India where 9 of our members are currently there.

Big-mouth Monkey was put on ice as he, till now, did not know what position Songbird is holding in GH5.

True to form, Piss-stop was again on ice for talking ... i think talking nonsense this time! Run rating was conducted by Mad Dog. Later, the virgin guests (1st timers) were introduced to the circle. Mystery whip, Yakitiyak put Pussy Cat and Loud Chick on ice for some "serious" offence.

The circle ended at 9:30pm for On On dinner in Balakong. We must thank the Hare, Simon, for generously sponsoring all drinks and food, both at run site and at the restaurant in Balakong. Cheers bro!!
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