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28-FEB-2006

February 28, 2006

Lynn from Caribbean Call stopped by Shibumi around noon.
We were discussing the theory that it was happy hour somewhere in the world
when I looked out and saw an iguana paddling toward our boat.
The current was strong and he was looking for someplace to rest.
Shibumi has high freeboards (the area from waterline to deck)
so his attempt to board Shibumi failed. He struggled down-current.
**See what happened next by viewing the pictures in this gallery.**

BTW, we determined that it was five o'clock (happy hour) in the United Kingdom,
so we gave Lynn a Heineken and I jumped into the dinghy to get some pictures.

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1105191212-Mar-2006 05:30
Mmmmmm iguana,
good eatin'.......somewhere in the world
;^))
Coleen Perilloux Landry02-Mar-2006 14:29
"When the sun goes behind the yardarm" is the time for a drink and I am sure that can be found somewhere. Poor little iguana; they certainly can scare the heck out of you when they surprise you.
Karen Stuebing01-Mar-2006 11:47
He's actually really cute. I'm glad he made it to safety.
Karen Leaf01-Mar-2006 03:42
lol, my first thought was that he's got a good surfing form :)
Glad to see the results of your efforts, but I'd be looking for MORE freeboard, lol!
Guest 01-Mar-2006 01:51
Great find. DEWI SANT .....happy St. Davids Day :-)
Focus01-Mar-2006 01:18
Great catch and great story!......you do lead a rough life at this point in time.
Robin Reid28-Feb-2006 23:30
Ah, the tough life. Where has the sun crossed the yardarm? Does that translate to an actionable step here aboard? Will the iquana survive its perilous journey? What can we do to make this last forever?
Guest 28-Feb-2006 23:15
Great shot and find! Love the story.
Guest 28-Feb-2006 23:04
Nice documentary on this lizard, David
Chris P.28-Feb-2006 22:10
Interesting photo story. Glad he finally got to rest.
sebas veldhuisen28-Feb-2006 21:47
Well it really makes me laugh. It is not a something you daily encounter. Beautiful combination of colours!
J. Scott Coile28-Feb-2006 20:45
So nice in that emerald water. Did you join him ;)
laine8228-Feb-2006 20:20
A funny story...pleased you followed it up, Dave.