TCH3 moves the HashShit - November 20th - 22nd, 2015

[Whore Shack]

TCH3 Nation & Beyond - it is time for the TCH3 to take it's turn at moving the HashShit on the journey Across America. The anticipated handoff from the Palm Beach Areas hashes will take place next Friday, November 20th at 5:00pm(ish) at the Tequesta Brewing Company, located on US1, just South of the Martin/Palm Beach county line. The exact time will be worked out this week and updates will be posted as they are available.

The tentative plan is to bike the hashshit up US1 to Hobe Sound and take it for a beverage stop at Harry & the Natives and Scooters. After pictures have been taken and thirsts have been quenched, the hashshit will move on up to Pt Salerno via Dixie Hwy. The exact stops in the Salerno area are not narrowed down yet, but rest assured, we will find a suitable place to wet our whistles. Depending on the time and the energy level of the hashers involved, the hashshit may move on, towards the Stuart Causeway area.

The plan for Saturday, November 21st is to move the hashshit through the greater Martin County area, with the route including a swing out onto Hutchinson Island and a visit to the House of Refuge, Stuart Beach, Jensen Beach, The St Lucie County Line, Downtown Jensen Beach, The Mansion at IRSP, The Dolphin Bar, Frank N Steins, Downtown Stuart, and eventually Palm City. The exact route and mode of transportations are subject to participation levels of hashers, weather conditions and time. Due to these variables, a set "schedule" can not be posted at this time. As the time draws near, the picture will become more clear.

The plan for Sunday, November 22nd is to begin moving the hashshit West, towards the eventual handoff location of SR 70 & Hwy 27. A goal would be to get it as far as the intersection of SR 714 (Martin Grade) and SR 710, but the distance and stopping location will, again, be determined by participation levels, weather conditions and time.

All of that being said, we need the TCH3 Nation to show up and support this effort, not only on Saturday, but on Friday and Sunday as well. And, as it has always been, visiting hashers are welcome to join in the fun.

The final moving effort will take place on Friday, November 27th, and will begin from the stopping point from the 22nd. Again, participation is key and very much needed and appreciated. This success of this entire project is dependent upon collective efforts, and I know the TCH3 will do itself proud. Let us know if you are going to be coming out and what day(s) you will be joining the effort.

If you have questions, post a comment to this event, or contact Shack @ 772-260-7048.

[Whore Shack]

TCH3 moves the Hashshit Tales from the Trail - TCH3 Nation and Beyond, it is with great pride that I am able to announce that the TCH3 has successfully moved the hashshit through our area and handed it off to the various West Coast H3s. To start at the beginning is to give credit to the Palm Beach area hashers that moved the hashshit to the Martin County line so that it was ready to make it's journey through the TCH3 territories. "Here's to the hashers, they're true blue...!" Ok, back to the TCH3 efforts. Pre lube began on Friday, November 20th from the Tequesta Brewing Company, just South of the county line. Sanford & Cums, Jersey Jizz Tits, Rimbrandt, Whore Shack, NFHN Elise and NFHN Quinn enjoyed a few carbs with fizz before the night's adventures, and the Poon Hound was added to the hashshit to make sure the hashers would always find the trail. It was a good night for riding, but a few sprinkles were coming down as Rim & Sanford set out towards Hobe Sound and the 1st stop. The boys set a blistering pace and made the 6.9 mile trip in about 20 minutes, and it was time for food and hydration at Scooters where the group lost some but gained some as Moustache Rider, Mama Shack and NFHN Malena joined the group. With full bellies Rim and Whore Shack set out for the next stop in Pt Salerno. A quick brew at Manatee Island, and then all of the boys headed (yep, I said it) out for the final destination for the night, the Stuart Causeway. All told, just over 23 miles covered, a good start.
Day 2 began at about noon, as Rim, Sanford, Jersey, Shack rallied at the causeway and were joined by Anal Blast from the Wildcard H3 and NFHN Lisa. This was a good day, with the pack being blessed with great riding weather once again. The pack moved along, hugging the coast on Hutchinson Island, and made several stops at significant local landmarks and for liquid refreshment. Stops included Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge, Stuart and Jensen Beach, the St Lucie County Line, before moving back across the Jensen Beach causeway and into Downtown Jensen. Time for food and an opportunity to wait out the sun shower. On On again to The Mansion at Tuckahoe at Indian RiverSide Park, The Dolphin Bar, Franks N Steins, Downtown Stuart, and finally ending the day for much needed food and beer in Palm City. Another 20+ miles in the books, and a great day had by all.
Day 3 of the weekend began back in Palm City with Rimbrandt, Sanford and Whore Shack being joined by the Big Limpbowski from the Palm Beach hashes joining the fun. Sunday is normally a day of rest, but miles needed to be accomplished, so no rest for the wicked. The morning began with Rimbrandt requesting to ride every mile that the TCH3 were gonna travel. I am a fan of greatness, so it was easy to let it happen. Sanford had only missed one section thus far, and he was committed to the remaining miles as well. Everyone ready and off we go, Rim and Sanford riding, West on Martin Hwy with Big Limp and I leap frogging ahead in support. The plan was to move only 23 or so miles, but plans are made to be modified. The road was narrow, but the traffic was light, so the boys made good time, and enjoyed another good weather day, with only about 5 minutes of liquid sunshine to contend with. As I mentioned earlier, the boys were putting down a good pace, but then Big Limp joined the riding pack, and the pace went from good to real good. Fresh legs set the pace as they moved from the roads up onto the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail(LOST). The trail was good, and the next 20 miles went by very quickly, and they had moved through Okeechobee County, across the Kissimmee River and into Buckhead Ridge in Glades County. The extra 20 was big, and set up the TCH3 for the final push to the designated hand off location in Palmdale the following Friday. Riding finished and food earned, Big Limp requested tacos, so a feast with Mexican food and beers was had before the long ride home.
Fast forward to Friday the 27th, and another meet up in Palm City before a day of putting in miles. Rimbrandt, Sanford and Whore Shack geared up and set out to rally with Baak Doore and Triple Nipple from Wild Card H3 in Buckhead Ridge. Greetings made, bikes unloaded, beacon on and signal acquired, Sanford, Rim and Baak Doore head out for the day, with Shack & TN providing support. Another good weather day, hotter than the previous days, but an awesome tail wind helping. The first 13 miles were traveled and a quick stop for liquid refreshment and a rider change out as the route moved back up onto the LOST. Rim, Shack and Triple Nipple in the saddle now, and it is a nice ride on a nice day. The miles come easy, and even as the LOST portion ends and puts us back onto the road, there is a section of the Florida Trail that keeps us off the shoulder and away from traffic. As we move along, at about mile 7 or so, the question is asked, where is our support? Technology on trail, and support located, about 3 miles behind us. As Bugs Bunny used to say, "Should have made that left turn at Albuquerque". Water ingested, support arrived, map reviewed and decisions made. Rim and Sanford volunteer to ride back, against the wind, to the missed turn location. Something didn't seem exactly right, so I drove ahead to check the route. Despite Google Maps showing a clear path West towards Palmdale, the Dead End signs were more accurate, and the riders now needed to backtrack once again. The delay, and re-route, was handled in stride as Rimbrandt and Sanford cranked up the pace to make up for the lost time. The new route had the riders following SR78 all the way to HWY 27, and then tracking North towards Palmdale. Baak Doore was able to reach the hashers in waiting, and the hand-off location was changed to the Gator Rama location just 13 miles up Hwy 27. Baak Doore joined the ride along the way, and Whore Shack also joined for the final mile. On In, pictures taken and the hand-off was made. The final order of business was to liberate the Poon Hound from her responsibilities to the hashshit. They became quite fond of each other during the week, but it had to end this way. Responsibility complete, Rimbrandt, Sanford and Shack pedaled back to the waiting support vehicle as Baak Doore and Triple Nipple continued on with the mission. The ride home included malted hydration and a satisfied feeling by all involved. A quick re-cap goes like this: 4 days, 14 hashers, approximately 140 miles, with 2 riders with over 100 miles. All in all a great effort for a great cause.
On On to the Hashshit Across America Project.