Oh, absolutely he is. But as I said, he is an eccentric.
In any case, my suspicions do not lie with Vendyl, but with someone who is anti-zionist that is following Vendyl's adventures.
Which of the two sects we discussed would place the confidence in Vendyl Jones' efforts that our friend has? And why would a Ben Noach object to zionism or Eretz Yisrael? Something doesn't match up.
Of course, all aside, if Vendyl does uncover the Ark, all Hell will break loose in the ME.