It’s a rare neighbor that gets up with you in the predawn hours to schlepp a pig in a tub on a golf cart and then onto some coals.  We were lucky this year in that there were LOTS of volunteers to participate in the fun.  Tripp and Paul both met us at the oyster shack between 5:30 and 5:45, and Paul even made a quick trip home for his coal chimney, which hastened the lighting of our moisture laden charcoal.  By 6:00 am, the pig was all settled over the slow fire and well on its way toward barbecue.

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Bob Drew has been cooking pigs for a long time; we estimate that the hardware in the pig cooker is more than 35 years old.  We’re all thrilled for some new assistants!  In addition, Peter brought his scrabble game over to our barbecue supervisory area, which led to some great fun during the day!  With the addition of the 2nd South’s festivities, there was no time to even wish for a brief nap.  Usually at about 5:00, we don gloves and “turn” the pig... this time we especially enjoyed the drumroll from the drum corps.  Click the link above for video.

Island residents and visitors brought side dishes and desserts to share, and the screened dining area under the Huyler House was lively with discussion, greetings and fishing tales. At the end of dinner, those who have served our country in the Armed Forces were asked to stand and be recognized, and David Smith led us in singing some Patriotic Songs.

We also want to thank everyone who helped organize the day– it was a spectacular show of community.  We appreciate everyone who stopped by to visit, and all those who came back on Sunday to clean up.