Taiping Hash, February 21

Massive cost cutting hits the Taiping Hash this month as we slash
bus expenses with a run in nearby Waigaoqiao, which is in northern
Pudong at the confluence of the Huangpu and Yangtze rivers and the
ocean.

We have found virgin trails within beautifully kept countryside,
farmland and a nature reserve. There is a massive green belt of
replanted second generation forest and abundant opportunities for
bird watching. Friendly local villagers will cheer you on.

Classic Taiping Hash run start and finish. Without a doubt, the best
February run ever.

A-B run; 60-75 minutes with long and short splits.

A stimulus package will include large quantities of ice cold beer.

Head count reductions means that we can afford only two hares:
Pusseye and Wooly Bush. Johnny Wad has been reduced to unpaid
intern.

We will take only one bus. Please respond to this email if you want
to go.

The Details:

Date: Saturday, February 21

Location: A mystery forest area somewhere near Waigaoqiao.

Time: We estimate the run will start at 2 p.m. We plan to start the
bash by 5 p.m., maybe earlier.

Times for the bus and regroup:

11:45 a.m. Puxi, Portman Ritz Carlton, 1376 Nanjing Xi Road, meet
outside by the Starbucks

12:15 p.m. Lujiazui, the first bus stop on Century Avenue after the
Yan'an tunnel.

12:30 p.m. Pudong, Jinqiao Starbucks, 633 Biyun Road, by Carrefour
Hares: Pusseye and Wooly Bush

Cost: RMB 200, probably cheaper, but not necessarily. But possibly.