Lobster Hunting with my brothers!

This last week I took off with a couple of my brothers on a "manly bonding" adventure of lobster hunting! Take a look at the first post from last year to see the First Annual Lobster Hunting Extravaganza (LHE). So, here's what went down on the Second Annual LHE...

Last Sunday afternoon we took off from Lehi and met up with Travis and his spacious RV in St. George. We arrived in Long Beach California late that night and boarded the boat (hereafter referred to as "the ship" ;) ).

That first night we were lulled to sleep by the continuous, yet often violent, vibrations of the ship caused the bear-like snoring of one our ship mates. Ok, maybe "lulled to sleep" is not quite accurate. I guess it was more like lulled to madness. Fortunately, Travis's work partner, Jason, was bold enough to convince our snoring ship mate to move his quarters to the rear of the ship so the other nights were blissful in comparison.

The lobster diving this year was AWESOME! I've never seen so many bugs in caves and crevices. The first night dive I bagged 4 bugs!

See, look how tired Jason is after not sleeping that first night. He couldn't even keep his eyes open for the picture!Our ship captain was an old Scottish/Irish sailor (and believe me, he played the part). Each day he played his bagpipes to "bring down a blessing on the hunting for the day."
Each day was about the same routine. Eat, dive, drink hot chocolate, dive, eat, dive, nap, dive, eat, dive, dive. Now, for Holly and Dad's sake, let me try that with "a little more feeling."

(Read with feeling) Each day was about the same routine. Eat, dive, drink hot chocolate, dive, eat, dive, nap, dive, eat, dive, dive. Much better. :)

After 5 days of being away, coming home was THE BEST!

INVITATION TO ALL: Start preparing now for the Third Annual LHE.