] ] But now that I'm on solid ground, and re-reading the same passage, it still gives me a headache! He is such a whirlwind. I feel like I'm back on that ship. Ha!

] Very funny! Yes, he does make one's head spin, doesn't he? ;-)

Yes, indeed he does! I feel the same.

] ] At first, I didn't understand why he was making such a big deal about it, but after further thought, it struck me, he was describing his ride as someone would a sportscar nowadays. When I realized that, I couldn't stop laughing! JA's brilliant =D

] Isn't it fab? Someone once said that John Thorpe would be a used car salesman today. I can see that.