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Early sunday morning, the fire is lit in our home-made pit.
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The pig goes on at about 8:30 am.
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Bryan keeps a log of pit and pig temperatures over time, which he monitors with a wireless two-probe thermometer.
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The pit is up to temp. We're cooking now!
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Leslie's childhood-made pig gets decked out for the party.
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Pig safely cooking, Bryan plays some darts with Ali.
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Leslie's inspired table decoration.
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Leslie nearly single-handedly prepares side dishes in the kitchen.
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Susan has made some incredible decorations for the ranch.
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Bryan and Ali have a look at how the pig is coming along.
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Bryan points out the location of the tenderloin--good eats!
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The fires are kept small near the two missing bricks at the bottom of the pit.
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Bryan adjusts the temperature by controlling how much air gets to the fires.
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Ali adds some coals to the fire while Marc looks on.
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Lisa kills some time firing a BB gun.
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Marc with BB gun.
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Brothers Mike, Marc, and J relax after some strenuous BB gunning.
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Lisa and Eric.
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Relaxing midday.
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Bryan and Ali keep watch over the pig.
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It's softball time! The Pou clan joins us. Here's the dugout/bleachers.
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We open things solemnly with the national anthem.
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Mike up to bat while Marc pitches.
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Leslie makes a base hit.
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Our twirling crew.
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Bryan at bat while Leslie catches.
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The losing team.
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The winning team.
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Everyone, including at least three dogs.
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Immediately after the game, Bryan and Ali prepare to flip the pig.