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jack.h...@gmail.com

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Aug 4, 2024, 11:04:56 AM8/4/24
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Facts well presented.

The only thing missing was the bagpipe introduction, kilt and sporran.

I was born in England but have lived and worked in Scotland for a great part of my life.  But I don't have a kilt (too much material would be needed!)

Tatties currently boling for my supper.  It's my [Irish] wife's 80th birthday on Monday. 
We'll be going out for lunch to the east of here (Lossiemouth) where less chance of dreich weather.

Jack

jack.h...@gmail.com

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Aug 5, 2024, 10:15:15 AM8/5/24
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 Calum was spot on with 26C at Lossiemouth before the sea breeze tempered things a little.

Somebody enjoyed her 80th birthday lunch!

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Jack

jack.h...@gmail.com

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Aug 6, 2024, 1:29:24 AM8/6/24
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More on Calum MacColl:

Calum's passion for the weather was initially ignited at a very young age when he experienced his first memorable snowfall in Fort William and was amazed by the way it transformed the landscape and his immediate surroundings. He would also gaze up to Ben Nevis from his bedroom window, totally absorbed by its ever-changing weather conditions. This passion led to Calum leaving his homeland and moving south to the University of Reading where he studied Meteorology.

He graduated with a BSc in Meteorology in 2010 and did Work Experience for MWIS (Mountain Weather Information Service) in 2011. He then moved back down south to sunny Devon to work for the Met Office for 5 years.

Calum resumed working for MWIS in the summer of 2017 and is now one of the principal forecasters. In the past couple of years, he also realised a lifelong dream when he became a regular face on BBC Scotland TV weather reports, sharing his weather expertise and enthusiasm with the nation.

In his spare time, Calum plays the bagpipes and the button box accordion and has started to learn a few Gaelic songs too! He also likes to play golf where he is exposed to all elements of the weather as well as playing tennis when the opportunity arises. He also tries as much as possible to get out onto the hills; especially around his own local Lochaber area when it is in its full winter coat!

I am unable to find his regular broadcasts.  I could be a member of his fan club!  And note: he DOES play the bagpipes.

Jack

Len

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Aug 6, 2024, 5:28:59 AM8/6/24
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I don't suppose he has to give surf forecasts up in Scotland.
Makes it an easier job.

Len
SW Devon

Graham Easterling

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Aug 6, 2024, 6:17:09 AM8/6/24
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Craig Rich did a good job with surf forecast - he was a legend. 

I met him a few times when I worked for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Co., a lovely man. He used to use our Fax machine (remember those!)

Graham
Penzance

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