4.04 Blind Doug Part 1

Episode Summary

Blind Doug first heard about hashing in Aberdeen through JC, but his first actual trail came with the Jakarta Harriettes in 1991. He describes arriving in one of the world’s great hashing cities, where multiple clubs, printed directions, yearbooks, large packs, and a highly social expatriate scene made hashing part of everyday life.

The episode follows his move from newcomer to committed traveler and hare, including memorable terrain, local logistics, and the friendships that connected Jakarta to later hashes and events. He also reflects on ball-breaker trails, European weekends, New Zealand and Australian Nash Hashes, and the freedom that came when work finally allowed him to pursue far more of the hash calendar.