"Jon O'Rourke" wrote in message
...
"Ian Currie" wrote in message
...

In 1987 as now it was almost impossible to get a details of any sort
through
that would actually be read out before a broadcast.

Admittedly it doesn't happen very often but reports do get phoned
through
and on occasion get passed to the BBC and then relayed on the national
broadcasts. I'm sure the odd report on here has taken that route.

.... Indeed Jon, as has been discussed before, unlike in 1987, we now
have this ng, which is read by many on the inside .. even if not openly
acknowledged: this is why it is important to keep the observations going
in 'interesting' weather ... *you* may become famous!

Martin.


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