WH4 Hash 1165 -- Dec 30, 2007 -- 3:00pm -- Vienna Metro

In a past announcement, I educated you wankers on kegs.  This week, in honor of the coming holiday, I shall educate you on sparkling wines.  I know, I know -- hashers aren't supposed to "do" wine, but seeing as how New Year's Eve is often derided as Amateur's Night, it befits us drinking pros to get to know our weapons of choice.  And since I suspect most of you will imbibe at least one glass of the sparkly stuff (probably from a plastic boob glass) here are some factoids.  (Factoids brought to you buy the joy of plagiarism !  Thanks DCist!)

1. All champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is champagne.  As we all learned from Rob Lowe in "Wayne's World", champagne only comes from the Champagne region of France.

2. Sparkling wine can be made from any grape, but there are only three grapes to make true champagne -- Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay.

3. Most sparkling wines are non-vintage. Non-vintage means there's a blend of harvests.  Vintage sparkling wines are made from a single harvest of grapes, and aren't even produced every year. 

Hash 1164 -- Dec 23, 2007 -- 3:00pm -- Shaw/Howard U Metro

Well, it's Christmastime.  Again.  That means a few things for the average hasher.  You begin to feel less like a drunk because you go out drinking on weeknights with non-hashers like co-workers and family.  Except that "normal" people are thinking, "whoa, I can't keep this up," and the average hasher thinks, "Why don't I stay out late boozing on Sunday nights more often!?  Oh, how I've wasted my life!"  It also means that WH4 is gearing up for their annual Holiday party and Mismanagement turnover event.  (A couple MMers are very excited by this.  I caught a few doing a little jig of joy.)  The theme for this year's holiday party is Carnival.  Apparently this entails beads -- I don't think I have to spell this out for you. 

Anyway, in addition to beads, we'll have real food, lots of beer, open liquor bar, a DJ, and six hours to enjoy it all.  Sign up online or print a flyer and sign up at a trail. 

SIGN UP FOR TRAILS!  There are two open in January and two in February.  Your future hareraiser and I thank you.  Check out the hareline and email me at blowsatranny@gmail.com  This is really the best hashing of the year -- small packs, cold beer and cozy harriettes!  What could be better?
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WH4 Hash 1163 -- Dec 16, 2007 -- 3:00pm -- Seven Corners

WH4 Hash 1162 -- Dec 9, 2007 -- 3:00pm -- West Falls Church

Metro: Take the Orange Line to West Falls Church.  Detrain at West Falls Church.  Walk across footbridge over I-66 and to the top of metro parking garage

 

Driving: Get yourself to I-66.  Take exit 66A to Leesburg Pike East.  Turn left at Haycock Rd and follow signs to Park 'n' Ride. Park.  Exit vehicle. Give Tranny $20.  Hash.