An estimated 100 members of the B7 Ward family traveled to the Effie Beckstrom (West) campground in spectacular Pine Valley for what Bishop Eric called “my favorite social event of the year” on the weekend of August 20-21, 2021. The ward’s traditional end-of-summer / back-to-school / respite from our triple-digit-heat activity included burgers, hot dog and corn-on-the-cob provided by the ward and salads, desserts and “other” dishes from members.
Of course, the best part of the evening was the opportunity to socialize with longtime friends and neighbors and / or get better acquainted with some of our new ward member families.
As the moon came up in one of the most heavenly places in the Lord’s vineyard, those who were still there after everyone else had left for home, gathered for more conversation around a gas firepit (no fires allowed due to SoUT’s long and lingering drought) until the chill night air brought the party to an end.
On a beautiful clear blue Saturday morning – completely quiet except for an occasional “hoop and holler” from anyone of the dozen or more exuberant kids – those who elected to enjoy a few more hours in this peaceful setting had a delicious breakfast together before loading up and heading back to real life, including what is left of our hot, dry Dixie summer.
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