"JAXAshby" wrote in message
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in other words, this whole was a sham on your part to sell your stupid
book.

It wasn't actually. It was a genuine post to seek advice from american
sailors, most of whom I know are perfectly nice people. But luckily I
stumbled across a dimwit like you who has mentioned my book about twenty
times so far. Keep up the good work, Jacko! As the old saying goes, all
publicity is good publicity.