Easter Outing 2008

Group Picture of the "Happy Campers"

The rain has not dampened the FilMasons' Easter Outing and meeting at WBro Jack and Sis Elvie Sta Maria's Mannering Park holiday house (background of photo above).

First to arrive on Saturday was Bro Mario and Sis Irene, who got the "first prize" of selecting their own bedroom. Followed by VWBro Manny, Sis Remy and son Joseph. Then by President & First Lady, VWBro Fidel and Sis Pen. Late to arrive (around 9:00 PM), were Bro Manny S and Sis Odeng, who has to work that day. While Bro Butch and Sis Jean, arrived Sunday afternoon.

After Saturday's lunch, VWBro Fidel, VWBro Manny and WBro Jack and the ladies accompanied VWBro Manny's son; Joseph for a round of nine-hole golf, while others took a much needed rest and nap.

The brethren and the ladies at the deck, by this time the weather cleared.

Sis Irene, Sis Elvie, Sis Odeng, Sis Remy and Sis Pen with Pres Fidel, munching the spicy "dilis" pulutan.

After Saturday's dinner, some of the ladies watched TV and talked while most of brethren partook some beer, wine, scotch and the favorite drink of the night: Tequila. The Club's first "midnight meeting" was held and was over at 1:15 AM Sunday! The brethren and some of the ladies could not help but wait for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday morning walk: Bro Mario, Bro Fidel, Bro Manny S, Bro Manny M and Bro Jack.

After a sumptous Easter Sunday breakfast, most of group went to play golf, some went sightseeing of the surrounding areas and the Hunter Valley Vineyards.

Most went home after lunch to join with other family members for Easter Sunday. While Bro Butch and Sis Jean turned up to keep the Sta Maria's company till Easter Monday.

Another happy Easter Outing, and according to the Sta Maria's this is the first of the many open invitation to their holiday cum-retirement house.

The club wishes to thank Bro Jack and Sis Elvie for their generosity and hospitality!