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I couldn't help but notice the Jag. Is that an XK8 in zicon (sp?) blue maybe a 2002 model. It is a beautiful car and one of the things I miss from my past.

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No place is safe. You must be ready at all times to defend yourself, family and friends. The police will not be there, it will be up to you. A year ago August, while anchored in the middle of the Sac River a man in his 20s, on drugs, swam to the boat and attacked us. First, he rested in the dingy tied behind the boat, we ordered him to stay where he was and we called the Sac Police, West Sac Police, Sheriffs' department in two counties and the Coast Guard. No one could help us. A lady friend on board continued to call for help as he attacked. He was repelled and knocked into the river twice, but continued his attack until he made it on board. A life or death struggle took place and he never stopped his attack. He never said a word, he only made animal sounds. While trying to constrain and subdue him he died. The West Sac Police finally showed up on shore and I had to go and get them with the dingy. The whole event reenforced the need to have situational awareness and to be prepared to defend yourself at all times. No one else will be there in time when something happens. We were lucky, it could have gone very differently. The Boy Scout moto I have follow my entire life paid off, "Be Prepared".

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