Haven't seen a "what I had for dinner" post like this in a while, so here goes

They aren't the fastest creatures. But they sure are pretty. I am speaking of haliotis rufescins, better known as Red Abalone. Here is what I did today:

First I woke up at 3AM, because I needed to be at my buddy's before 4. Then we drove 3.5 hours to the coast. Found the conditions there to be extremely nice...wanted to spend all day, but had to get back home. Did the diving...20-25' breath hold (snorkeling), for a limit of 3 Red Abalone. Drove home to share with y'all.
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See what I mean about the pretty?
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They make a nice looking piece of meat, too. This one just barely fit the fry pan.
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And Oh, so yummy.


now, seething tha it is almost 10, and I have been up for 18 hours already. Enjoy, and good night.

MAO