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The night-time shipping forecast still has "Sailing By" played beforehand so people can get their china-graph to hand for the forecast...

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFdas-kMF74


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I was always fascinated with those names... Dogger Bank, Viking...

Next I'll be reminiscing about Marine Boy, The Magic Roundabout, Children of the Stones, Catweazle and Sapphire & Steel.

Back on topic :D I need to take a break from fighting. 80% dangerous now and maxed out my ARX. Been using raw mats for reloads too much so I may go plat mining for a bit which seems to replenish those coffers pretty well.
 
Remember the Radio 4 theme that I used to tune into first thing in the morning ready for the shipping forecast? - I can't believe they stopped this in 2006.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48YxyR-PSi8
Oh yes indeed! I always found it very peaceful.

I used to do the china-graph and map thing, but just for interest. I always liked how one could draw a synoptic chart from listening carefully to the shipping forecast!
 
I remember my Mum would listen to Family Favourites but I have better memories of Alexis Korner on Sunday evenings. It was the only time my Dad would listen to Radio 2 (he was a R3 man).
I will be jumping ship this evening at Olympus Plateau and begin the last leg back to the bubble solo. I'm going to scan like a demon and, hopefully, rank up to Elite when I hit the bubble.
 
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