He was spinning yarns about his adventures in the navy.
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Guests also have opportunities to meet Alaska natives, hear locals spin yarns, and appreciate a more authentic view of Southeast Alaska than mega-ships carrying thousands of people can provide.—Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025 Miller also loves to spin yarns of the bizarre, seeking quirky stories about athletes and competition.—Nolan Ezzet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2021
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