The Samuel Warren Hackett Lodge 2021 picnic was held st Santee Lakes recreation area as usual, but in a new spot.  Wor. Chris Parker reserved the Gazebo at the North end of the park.  It was a great location and made for lots of fun.  Most of those who said they would be there were, but a few did make it and we all missed them.  Worshipful Master Chris and his beautiful wife Finesse hosted the event.  They did such a wonderful job and put in so very much work and money to make this year's picnic such a great success.  After a year and a half of not being able to meet our dear friends, it was such a joy to be able to be with them all again.  It would have been nice if others had attended, but for those of us who did, we all experienced great food and great comradery.  Then as a topper, Wor. Dick Covert secretly arranged for his son Rich, who runs an ice cream catering business, to furnish us with the ice cream desert of our choice.  I know that we all sincerely thank Wor. Chris, Finesse, and Wor. Dick Covert and his son Rich for a great picnic.

Getting set up for a good time

The happy grillers

The Pillars.. Junior Warden, Master, Senior Warden.. All smiles

Helping to prepare, Ingrid, Finesse (wonderful host) and Marty

And, Ingrid and Marty with Norma Salini.. More all smiles.

More show up for the food and fun

The Master and his lovely wife prepared such a great spread

Food so good it deserved another picture of all anxious to eat

Good food a plenty

Now for some pictures of the satisfied eaters

More of the satisfied

And more.

Rich, the ice cream man arrives

Wor. Dick Covert, Bobbie and Rich in the really cute VW bus.

Thank you again to our super hosts and friends, Wor. Chris Parker, Master and his wife Finesse.

And we will say good-bye with Brother Bob Gale having fun.

Looking forward to next year for sure!