Ringo,
I hope I didn't come across with my comment above. I was indicating that we welcome anyone to this board. I was not aware of your friend being a veteran of the German Navy. I was not aware of that.
My comment might have been out of place, so I apologize for that. I wanted to be sure that inappropriate topics were not accepted. I think I over stepped my boundaries. Your friend is very welcome, and I am looking forward to his war stories.
See you soon.
Cheers B)