Friday, April 3, 2009

K2H2 BUNNIES RUN 2026

Run2026 – 01Apr09 Scribe: StriPp3R 4 Ivy Liew
Runsite & On-On: Gaya Seafood Restaurant, Inanam
Hare: Vivien Chen Co-Hare: William Pang
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As for the scribe on Run2025, Wanderer had it published in PDF form so I couldn't upload it here.
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This week's run:-
I was told that William Pang laid the run on his own as he wasn’t able to rope in willing Bunnies to accompany him into the jungle. Had the co-Hare been Tai Kor Chee, a lot of the Bunnies would have been more than willing to go inside the jungle with him. Anyway, even the Hare was nowhere to be seen. I was just wondering why a lot of Bunnies still want to be members when they don’t even run regularly nor attend most of Bunnies activities to enjoy some of the privileges—like a chance to berate, castigate, rebuke & mock the Ex-Co during AGM for its efficiency & misappropriation of the club’s fund. Need I say more, Dreamy Eyes?

Back to the run, well it rained heavily in KK early in the afternoon and as predicted the run was set to suit the Bunnies dwindling interest in the run per se. Much of the trail covered was just a repetition of few runs set in that area early this year. As I’ve said in my previous write-ups, Gaya Sea Food Restaurant would become a permanent hashing address of the Bunnies and may even adopt a few tables for registration as well.

There were two lady-guests (Rina supply the detail) and Bill brought along (or forced?) CIA Jo & MIA Doug (regulars with MFH3 & TaiPaau) to run with us. CIA Jo had more pressing needs as he was intensifying his exercise in preparation for their long trek across Keningau jungle, hoping that with additional 20kg of soiled ‘undies’, condoms, unwashed trousers & short as well as a potpourri of gardening tools, he would gain more muscles for the trek. This time Mr. Wanderer didn’t carry anything apart from his toy (GPS), altho’ it was suggested to piggy-back Fei Poh or Orang Kuat. However Rina attempted to carry along something, just to get comfortable with a few kg. of weight, while Vic vapourub & German Sausage who were also joining the escapade preferred to run bare.

Crossing the main hi-way, we followed the usual trail passing the boisterous dogs, right deep into the kampong. Tip-toeing from side to side trying to avoid the puddle, we were then led to the end of the kampong road at the base of the hill. Altho’ the rain had stopped, the havoc caused by it made on the trail almost impassable.

Leading the pack was FanSoo as I was just few meters behind him, while German Sausage tried to pace with us all the way to foot of the hill. It was slippery & ‘crabby’ trail but nevertheless manageable even for our guests. Of course I could say that CIA Jo hauling an additional 20kg must have stopped a few times to regain his breath when he reached that junction. Soon we started our ascent among the ferns and bamboo shards and German Sausage was not in good shape too that by the time we hit the cross-point from another hill, he was nowhere to be seen.

Once again we were crossing few waterways and altho’ it wasn’t deep we still have to wade thru it amidst tall ‘lalang’ & shiggies’. We encountered more puddles along the trail even to the junction up another hill. If it were a breeze for CIA Jo climbing that hill, it should be easy for Kartini despite the slippery mud and thorny palm trees that blocked our way.

However, once we reached the ridge where the pipeline from the gravity water snaked thru’, it was a gentle stroll along the side of the hill. In fact because of that gentle terrain, Dreamy Eyes who was leading the guests and the entourage of Kartini, Sau Kan our bobtail missed the junction towards the exit. Not until William shouted “On-On” to them did they realize they were off the paper.

Slowly but surely our steps were meticulously calculated as we went down to the ravine amidst cascading water that on my 2nd round had swollen into a raging waterfall. As we cruised along the skirt of the hill down to the kampong again, the trail cut thru’ the kampong houses then to the rickety bridge (take note: the bridge had not been done properly since the last time the Bunnies broke it).

For FRB’s it was only less than 30mins with minor mishap inside the jungle but no serious casualty.

ON-ON

The hare wasn’t around and so co-Hare William Pang had the liberty of ordering very sumptuous food. I wonder who served us the beer (Doug?) ‘coz I didn’t see beer on the other two tables. The first dish to arrive was the tofu in thick chicken sauce, followed by slimy, fermented green veggie (which explain why most Bunnies complain of something). The fried chicken was tender & juicy and the fish was quite sour but crispy & fresh. Let me reiterate the remarks I made earlier, our Hare was not present even during the On-On nor is she regular running with the bunnies and yet very generous in giving us a birthday treat. We had free On-On that night, so thank Sau Kan on her behalf with a down-down song.

K2H2 BUNNIES RUN 2024

Run2024 – 18Mar09
Runsite: Golden Hill Apart On-On: Frankincense Rest
Hare: Walkie-Talkie Co-Hare: Mr. Wanderer
Scribe: BullSHiT 4 MargaretHo

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If today is year 2024, BullSHiT would be 67yo and Boss Bunny would be 60+ while $Bunny & sT. Bernard would be over 70. I don’t know where the rest of golden Bunnies would be. So for those who are still able and mobile don’t wait until your 70+ and start to finish the run. Enjoy the run while you still can as time may not be gracious to you at all.

Week after week it has always been raining in KK and last week’s run was no exception. In fact the rain didn’t stop at all after it came down heavily just 30mins before the run began. Co-Hare Wanderer must have calculated the rate of the speed of clouds travelling towards Kepayan Ridge when they ventured in to set the run. Poor $Bunny was cooped inside the car to register us eventho’ only a handful would likely make an effort to brave the rain.

As the Bunny signboard pointed towards Golden Hill housing estate, the trail started from the entrance of the estate towards the open field. At least last week’s run was quite safe as there was no thunder & lightning that accompanied the heavy downpour. By the time the pack started the run, the creek was already swelling with water and once you step out from your car, you’ll certainly get wet from head to feet. The rain made the terrain also very slippery and muddy, especially the part where we had to climb up to the ledge of the hill.

It was slippery tho’ but for those who braved the rain, they were able to cross the deep drainage without any difficulty. As we began to gain height, we could see our cars lining up the whole stretch of the street of the housing estate. It was rather an idiotic accomplishment to stand along the ledge towards the radar station during heavy rain like that. Luckily there was no thunder or lightning ‘coz we were rather exposed in our entirety against any thunderstorm—not even a single big tree to shelter us.

Friendly faces popped out from radar post to check on these crazy people running in the rain. After passing by the parameter of the radar station, we were on the road of Shangri-la estate but the paper verged right into the lawn of the abandoned bungalow. Very familiar terrain indeed as we had passed that way so many times. From there, we eased ourselves among tall & sharp ‘lalang’ & undergrowth to follow the outer fencing of the gigantic water tank.

Once we overcome that last hurdle, it was an easy run down the slope towards the open space again. There used to be enclaves of illegal dwellings hidden from the eyes of the authorities but I think after a series of housing development around the area, the developer must have raze down the colony.

Some traces of holey papers had been washed away by the heavy rain while some still clung to the some isolated shrubs. Despite being drenched by the rain, there was no casualty and everyone got back to base in one piece. Thanks to Mr. Wanderer and company for the run.