The Joy of Lobster

Some people have lots of talents, some don’t have any. But most people like to claim that they are good at something. I don’t have to think long and hard to give my answer to this question. I am good at catching lobsters, and you should know about this if you spend time the Virgin Islands and like to get in the water.

We have a crafty creature in our waters called a Spiny Lobster. These species don’t have claws like in the Northeast. Instead, they have long antennae. A homemade snare can be made which slips down the antennae and onto the “knuckle.” Tighten the snare, pull it out from under the coral, and dinner is served.

I find it extremely rewarding to be a hunter gatherer. And in a worst case scenario, when you don’t catch a lobster, you still get a great snorkel adventure for your time. So as you can imagine, this has become my favorite pastime for me in the Virgin Islands. My clients have also been very happy with my pastime, as they are often rewarded with the fruits of my labor.

My main lobster slayer partner these days is Phil. Actually, after our outing on Saturday, he was officially renamed "Squidward." I especially liked going out with Squidward on Saturday when his wife Kay was around, because she was kind enough to cook up our three catch, 20 pound feast that same night. With her gourmet chef skills, we ate like kings.

If you don’t get a chance to catch one on your own, I highly recommend you try the local lobster variety at an island restaurant. You will not be disappointed. But if you ever spend significant time down here, I highly suggest you consider this hobby in your quest for a useful talent. It provides far more satisfaction than touching your tongue to your nose or sticking dental floss up your nose and pulling it out of your mouth.