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The Ben Franklin Mob Hash House Harriers (BFMH3) is a Philadelphia-based chapter of the Hash House Harriers, a drinking club with a running problem which exists literally all over the world. For a quick shot of Hash House Harrier history, go here. We (kinda) run, following a trail marked by one among us (called the hare), every Thursday night somewhere in the City of Philadelphia. Usually we run about an hour to and hour and a half and cover between three and five miles, unless the hare is particularly lazy or over-ambitious. You don't have to be a great runner. The evening generally takes us where it will but the run (almost always) ends at the bar where it began. We begin and end each run at a bar because we like beer. Some of us also like running. Due to the way the trail is laid our lesser runners can stay with the rest of the pack. Don't be shy, some regulars walk half or more of the trail without issue. We’re not competitive about running, though some of us are competitive runners. We’re not competitive about drinking beer either, though many of us are better at that than at running. At the bar we “circle up” for a while, sing bawdy songs, and cause a general ruckus, all in the name of the fight against sobriety and as a way to persuade the older members that they are not as old as they feel. You can learn more about us in the About section of the site (duh).
If you like to run and to drink, then come out and join us. Nothing is required except sneakers, an intact liver, and the inability to take yourself too seriously – and $10 for beer. See you Thursday night!
If you like to run and to drink, then come out and join us. Nothing is required except sneakers, an intact liver, and the inability to take yourself too seriously – and $10 for beer. See you Thursday night!
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BFM # 826: Cherry Street Tavern (Logan Square)
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When:
Thursday, December 12, 2019 7:30p Gather 8:00p Chalk Talk/On Out Where: Cherry Street Tavern 129 N Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 Hash Cash: $10 Hare(s): 60k9 |
Pubic Transit Options:
17 Bus then true trail west to 22nd and ON IN north 3 blocks to Cherry Street (obviously). Otherwise, you can take the trolley to 22nd & Market (can catch the trolleys from City Hall if you're coming from the subway) and ON IN north to Cherry Street. |
The Random Part:
This week we return to Cherry Street Tavern. If feels like it’s been years since we’ve been here, but it was really only 10 weeks ago. We did an Eagles-Packers split trail in honor of the Thursday night game going on at the same time. We packed at half time and circled slightly into the 3rd quarter. The Eagles played their best damn game of the year that night and it’s been pretty much downhill since then. Maybe it was some hash magic from the BFM going back to Cherry Street that boosted the birds and, by association, the city as well. Only one way to find out. There’s no Eagles game this time around but maybe, just maybe, our triumphant return to Cherry Street will lift the city’s spirits in some other way as the cold of winter starts to take hold.
Cum join 60k9 as he rejoins civilization after a short trip away. Will he have tales or whimsy and adventure? Love and love lost? Trail and terrible hangovers? Will somebody break into his house and slash his bike’s tires, so he can’t lay a trail past the fucking zoo this go around? Intrigue abounds. So cum for the trail (and roast beef sandwiches) and stay for the answers (and probably lots of beers too)
AGM
When:
Thursday, February 6, 2020
7:30a Gather
8:00a Chalk Talk/On Out
Where:
TBD
Thursday, February 6, 2020
7:30a Gather
8:00a Chalk Talk/On Out
Where:
TBD
The clock is ticking and this year's mismanagement's debt to society will be paid in full soon. We will be celebrating their release and the promise of a newer, better BFM with new mismanagement. Plans are still being worked out, but the date is set.
Who will be the next great GM? RA? On Sect? Nominations are now open so get to trail and make your voice heard at the end of announcements over the next month. Once we get somebody, anybody on the ballot, we'll open up voting. Votes will be revealed on the 6th at the conclusion of our weekly trail. Stay tuned for details and a live rego.
Who will be the next great GM? RA? On Sect? Nominations are now open so get to trail and make your voice heard at the end of announcements over the next month. Once we get somebody, anybody on the ballot, we'll open up voting. Votes will be revealed on the 6th at the conclusion of our weekly trail. Stay tuned for details and a live rego.
Upcumming Hashes (Every Thursday)
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Date
12/12
12/19 12/26 1/2 1/9 1/16 1/23 1/30 2/6 |
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826
827 828 829 830 831 832 833 834 |
Name/Theme
Nope, just a regular awesome hash this week
Festival of Lights Hash! Joint Philly H3/BFM Boxer Day Hash Marath*n SHIGGY New Beer Nope, just a regular awesome hash this week Nope, just a regular awesome hash this week Nope, just a regular awesome hash this week Wing Bowl Memorial Hash AGM |
Location*
Cherry Street Tavern (Logan)
McCusker's (Deep South Philly) Bonner's (Center City West) Near Fairmount Park Front Street Dive? (Old City) ??? Watkins Drinkery (South Philly) Raven Lounge (Center City) ??? |
*Future locations are subject to change based on hare requests - volunteer to hare and we'll go to the hood of your choice!
If you have any questions you can email us at bfmhash@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram @benfranklinmob, or sign up for our eNewsletter.