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This year, we decided it was time to resume our tradition of hosting a Goat Roast. We had a few changes to the rules, though.

1. Due to pranksters ordering goats from the butcher and not picking them up, we were unable to order a local goat. This year we roasted a 38 pound pig.

2. We did not invite everyone we know. We decided that 15-20 people was a good number. We could enjoy everyone’s company, actually talk to our guests, and not worry about roasting and carving multiple animals.

It turned out that the roast was a mini-WOW event. Several guild members who have spent hours on line together, but never met in person, converged at our house. It was really fun to hear their stories and see the surprise as they put faces to names. Minju even traveled from New York for the festivities, to actually meet Racknir, Youkilis, Capra, Khrino, Oldmanwam, Minimadonna and Barress. (We missed you Leifo!)

3. No more keg. We had a reasonable amount of tasty beverages, beer and otherwise. Everyone got home safely and no one ended up sloshed.

One rule that didn’t change – we picked a day with sub-optimal weather, but we came prepared so the passing thunderstorm was a minor blip on a terrific afternoon.

At this point, I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Credits to Brian O’Laughlin for this tabblo. You can see my glee at being able to carve the front half of the piggy. Tim O’Malley captured the moment we took the pig off the grill.

We’re enjoying pulled pork sandwiches this week.