Varmint's Pig Pickin'

[bloviatrix]

Have a great time guys. It sounds awsome.

I'm off to my in-laws for the first days of sukkot.

[alacarte]

This is so cool. I can't believe you're almost there!

Have a GREAT time, everyone! I can't wait to see the pictures. And I've heard great things about the hush puppies Malawry is bringing.

[davidthomas8779]

It has been since 9:17 last night since the most recent picture was posted, we need streaming Varmit-Cam [does someone have a wireless webcam on a miner's helmet that he could wear?]. This makes it difficult for me to live vicariously. (or is there a secret thread that I'm not seeing?)

[snowangel]

It has been since 9:17 last night since the most recent picture was posted

Yes, indeed.

Please, post a pre-pig pit pic. (try saying that fast a few times)

A documentary of getting the pig (still unnamed, I assume) out of the tub?

[Malawry]

I've been trying to snap a few images as the day goes on, but chances are I won't be able to post them until Sunday or Monday when I return home. Sorry kids. We are having a great time here though!

[Varmint]

=Mark and his brother Rich have the fires going in both cookers. The tub has been drained. Guajolote, Malawry, Dave the Cook, edemuth and others have been very active in MY kitchen, and it's great. I'm eating cheese, drinking a bit of wine, and chillin'. We don't know where the Philly crew is. Marlene and Don went to Sullivan's, a local steakhouse, to have some good beef and enjoy some quiet time. Aurora had some flight complications, so she hasn't arrived yet. Ick.

Rachel, the custard for the nanner pudding is looking great. It's awesome when we have professionals keeping me out of my own kitchen.

Dinner looks to be some incredible shrimp and cheese grits dish.

Oh, and Blondie snagged a ticket to REM, so she'll be by later on tonight.

Lots of photos being taken, but no time to post yet. Pig goes on around 9:30 tonight.

It's not raining now, but it's very wet outside. Thank god for a big ass tent.

[hwilson41]

Dinner looks to be some incredible shrimp and cheese grits dish.

Would that be Bill Neal's Shrimp & Grits by any chance? If so, and if you've never had it, you're in for a real treat. Not that anyone needs this message of encouragement, but y'all have a great time. I am so jealous I'm making myself sick. Guess it's time for another glass of wine .

THW

[hjshorter]

Woo hoo! The party has started! Katie and Charlie just arrived, shrimp is cookin' and wine is being drunk.

[suzilightning]

cool -

hope all arrive healthy and happy. keep the pics coming so we can live vicariously through them.

a wedding tomorrow(brother-in-law - i give it 3-6 months tops before she dumps him) for which i am doing the major foods other than anything on a grill( no not bbq or smoked - these people think you put meat over fire and that's it). this is the only thing that would have gotten me off a hawkwatch - oh, so very reluctantly - other than rain.

wish i were there with a sea breeze or a glass of bel castel in my hand. let us know when the video hits the airwaves and make copies for us "yankees"

take care all

[claire797]

I'm jealous. I'll be sitting her watching SVU wishing I was there.

[elyse]

You guys must be having such a good time! Whoever reads this first, say hey for me.

[Varmint]

Hey, everybody! Elyse says heah! Philly crew made it, along with Al Dente. Aurora has landed, but has yet to arrive here at the Domaine de Varmint.

We're eating Marlene's butter tarts, a Canadian specialty. They don't suck.

Fire is still not ready. Pig to go on in 30 minutes. . . . . . . . .

[hwilson41]

Fire is still not ready.  Pig to go on in 30 minutes. . . . . . . . .

Varmint, please describe cooking vessel. Big steel smoker? Homemade pit? Pictures would be great (hint, hint ). Has anybody come up with THE name for the pig yet? Surely in a crowd with this much creativity, we can come up with a name for a damned pig .

THW

[elyse]

How about Cuddles?

[Varmint]

Pig will not be named. Bunnies are another matter altogether, however.

Pig went on the cooker at 10:45 EDT. Will try to post a picture or two.

[elyse]

Maybe we'll name our burgers tomorrow.

[Suzanne F]

Finally read through this whole thread. Wow. Y'all have a great time, y'hear, now! We'll raise a burger to you tomorrow!

[Varmint]

hjshorter sez, "Rock On"!!!

The crew who kicked me out of my kitchen: Malawry, Dave the Cook, edemuth, Guajolote

KatieLoeb and her limoncello. Mmmmmmm.

=Mark moving a log, a smoky one at that.

Al_Dente and his girls. See how hard his nipples are???

Puttin' da pig on da grill.

[elyse]

Great pictures, Varmint. Keep them coming!

Nice to see you all!

[tommy]

oh man. how cool is this.

i can't believe that just about everyone that i'd every ever want to meet in my life is there with smiles and having fun.

yes, for some reason i'm angry.

[mighty quinn]

geez- i recognize that look in al's eyes- PURE PORK LUST! (fueled by something liquid) i remember when he used to get misty eyed over my grilled tenderloin- he's come along way. looks like y'all are having a time already.

[Suzanne F]

I asked HWOE to leave the DSL on overnight, in case I wake up and want to see how things are going.

This beats the hell out of Cabrales roasting a chicken!

[elyse]

Addict.

[Suzanne F]

We can talk about that in 12.5 hours, my friend.

[elyse]