I showed draven my neighbor's fishing system today.  I think he was a bit skeptical at first but like a good boy he gamely followed me across the bay and over a hill to the pond behind Blitz's place.  We spent a few hours (yes HOURS) sitting on Keme's dock fishing our hearts out.  

Blitz and his kittty stopped by to chat.  A few of the furries across the mountains shouted over some friendly comments and we got to meet the newest residents of the sim as they set up house on the other side of the pond. 

I don't think draven had experienced anything quite like it before - he commented that he never knew there could be this kind of FUN in SL (meaning I suppose non-sexual-activity-type fun)!  

The system is pretty cool - you can fish with a one-Linden rod or with a L$250 rod that lets you earn experience points as you catch fish.  And yes, you actually catch FISH! And garbage (like a bikini top or an old boot).  And special rare items like blueprints or tiny scuba-people.  The fish (and scuba people) are wearable pets.  They swim around your head or torso and emit the occasional bubble.  You can set their options and even name them (via floating text).  Too much fun!  The more experience points you rack up the higher the level you achieve.  Higher levels allow you to catch rarer fish and other items.  Apparently there are fishing contests around the grid using this system and there's even a group to join so you can find out all about it.

    

If you look closely you can see my little scuba guy and draven's manta ray swimming round our heads.  And yes that IS a replica of Stone Henge in the background - I told you Belvedere was unique! LOL

Mostly though, it was a really nice way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon - fishing on a neighbor's dock and just hanging out with friends.  

If you are one of those people who just hops around the same three or four sims and maybe hits the same few stores to go shopping, you owe it to yourself to get out there and see just what SL has to offer.  Like draven, you may just be amazed at what's out there!  

And if you live in a place where you don't know a single neighbor - shame on you!  Go introduce yourself and make some new friends.  You never know - they may just put in a dock and let you fish!

Today I am thankful for:

1. Lazy Saturdays
2. Friends & Neighbors
3. draven