On-On: Schlegel Park Pool Parking Lot, 100 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA
Hares: Sex Toys For Tots and Peeter On A Skeeter
Hash Cash: $7
Trail will include Turkey/Eagle splits
n the mid-80s, professional wrestling was entering the mainstream, incorporating the music and entertainment world and creating a cultural phenomenon when Saturday Night’s Main Event would be broadcast in place of that week’s Saturday Night Live. Wrestlers became household names overnight. Hulk Hogan, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, and one gigantic name, Andre the Giant. A 7’4” 500 lb monster of a man, also known for his role in The Princess Bride, was quite human specimen. And in the 80s, his travels often brought him through Reading. In fact, one night here in Reading, Andre consumed 127 beers and passed out in the hotel lobby. He was so big, so massive, he could not be awakened or moved, so hotel staff covered him with tablecloths and let him sleep it off.
Sounds like acceptable hash behavior. And the fact that this happened in our own city is a reason to celebrate! While Andre is not known to have been a hasher, he certainly would have gotten his hash cash worth of beer on trail. Reminisce with us, feel free to dress in your favorite pro wrestling shirts or costumes, and let’s see if we can consume 127 beers as a collective!
There will be turkey/eagle splits for walkers and those who wish to take it easy as a precursor to Blues Cruise. Also will work well as a pre-lube for Saturday Evening Oktoberfest at the Liederkranz!
