It looks an interesting station Alec - does it go out on AM/FM locally?
Also in the retro chart shows does it count down the German chart or US/UK?
I'd probably be more inclined to listen if it was the German chart.

Cheers for the background info - I've just found it on TuneIn Radio but only a 128k stream, so heavy on my 1GB data allowance on 3G.
But my contract with Virgin is ending in a couple of months and I'm seriously considering moving to the '3' network who do a unlimited data sim only deal for 10 pounds per month.

I'll give that a try Alec when I get a few mins

No problem. I have been neglecting the forum as I am having such a great time with Shelley and Gary in the UK. Back to business with the forum.

MaryAnn, just out of interest. Whats your over all impression of the UK. Im not talking about your friends but normal day to day life. (cars, tv, food, shops, the people)
Is it much different from where you live. Its something I always love to know.

Mike, I feel like I belong here. The people are great, the food is great. The only thing that is different is that your plugs are bigger, lol I need to show you all what 1/2 and 1/2 cream is but I really feel at home here. Your M25 roadway is not that much different from our express way 294 or the Dan Ryan. I heard all about this M25 and I thought it was some ancient horrible road and it is no different then the two I mentioned. In fact our express ways at rush hour can be like a parking lot where you are stopped for 10 minutes for just a crawl. The sea is gorgeous and the only water view I have is a 1/2 hour drive to see lake Michigan. As far as the prices on things, they are very reasonable in price and maybe a little less costly. Of course I lose money changing my dollar to the pound, but your prices are very reasonable compared to Chicago. Actually Cook county Chicago where I reside is a very expensive place to live. Lots of added taxes and expensive ones on liquor, cigarettes and fuel. So if you ask the Yank what she thinks of the UK, I give it many thumbs up and I could easily live here with no problems at all.

MaryAnn
As someone who has a connection with a train company, I wonder how our network compares to Amtrak.
For example, is there an extensive local network around Chicago including an underground (subway) or monorail?
How do the prices compare with flying if you were doing medium distance on Amtrak?

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Mike, I feel like I belong here. The people are great, the food is great. The only thing that is different is that your plugs are bigger, lol I need to show you all what 1/2 and 1/2 cream is but I really feel at home here. Your M25 roadway is not that much different from our express way 294 or the Dan Ryan. I heard all about this M25 and I thought it was some ancient horrible road and it is no different then the two I mentioned. In fact our express ways at rush hour can be like a parking lot where you are stopped for 10 minutes for just a crawl. The sea is gorgeous and the only water view I have is a 1/2 hour drive to see lake Michigan. As far as the prices on things, they are very reasonable in price and maybe a little less costly. Of course I lose money changing my dollar to the pound, but your prices are very reasonable compared to Chicago. Actually Cook county Chicago where I reside is a very expensive place to live. Lots of added taxes and expensive ones on liquor, cigarettes and fuel. So if you ask the Yank what she thinks of the UK, I give it many thumbs up and I could easily live here with no problems at all.

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Im so pleased you like it here and you wouldn`t find it hard living in the UK.
We British owe your country so much, we both share so much history together and maybe thats why we love Americans so much.
I used to go to The Isle of Sheppey in Kent as a child, I spent many summers on that small Island.
Feel free to return anytime. Your always welcome.

I must admit, I don't use public transportation at all. I drive every where I go. If I go to the downtown area twice a year that is a lot for me. Round trip ticket to downtown on the Rock Island Metra is $7.00 from where I board which is one of the first Southern suburbs out of Chicago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago,_Ro...acific_Railroad

The train ride is about a 1/2 hour. We all drive as the state is huge. Illinois alone is like 57,900 square miles. It is a 1/2 ride to work for me each day with no traffic. You must all come and visit me now as i would love to take you around Chicago.

Lovely comment Mike. Thanks and we all love to hear a beautiful British accent in the states. Yes we do have a lot in common and I feel very much at home here. I will be back and actually Pat and I are stating to make some plans as Pat has a friend in the UK as well. So double Yank trouble for all of you hopefully soon.

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I must admit, I don't use public transportation at all. I drive every where I go. If I go to the downtown area twice a year that is a lot for me. Round trip ticket to downtown on the Rock Island Metra is $7.00 from where I board which is one of the first Southern suburbs out of Chicago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago,_Ro...acific_Railroad

The train ride is about a 1/2 hour. We all drive as the state is huge. Illinois alone is like 57,900 square miles. It is a 1/2 ride to work for me each day with no traffic. You must all come and visit me now as i would love to take you around Chicago.

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Thanks - loads of interesting info there.
There's an offer I can't refuse
I've already told the kids where they're going on holiday - none of us have been to the States so should be memorable

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Lovely comment Mike. Thanks and we all love to hear a beautiful British accent in the states. Yes we do have a lot in common and I feel very much at home here. I will be back and actually Pat and I are stating to make some plans as Pat has a friend in the UK as well. So double Yank trouble for all of you hopefully soon.

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Maybe next time you might like to visit Liverpool - home of The Beatles, and Manchester - where the Hollies group was formed?
http://www.beatlesstory.com/
http://www.prideofmanchester.com/music/AllanClarke.htm

I'm sure me and Chris could show you and Pat the sights

Can I address the train issue? Train travel in the states doesn't compare to train travel in the UK......unless on the East Coast of the US. Cities are so much closer to each other there so train travel works. But as you travel west, the distances between larger cities is too vast to make it work well. And as it so often is less expensive to travel by air than by train, air travel is much more popular........and in some instances more practical time wise. The last time I was in the UK I traveled some by train and absolutely loved it. So easy. Like MaryAnn, most of us
travel by car to work. Does any of that makes sense?

If I could, I would move to the UK in a heartbeat! Who among you will sponsor MaryAnn and me so we can move to the UK?

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Lovely comment Mike. Thanks and we all love to hear a beautiful British accent in the states. Yes we do have a lot in common and I feel very much at home here. I will be back and actually Pat and I are stating to make some plans as Pat has a friend in the UK as well. So double Yank trouble for all of you hopefully soon.

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Maybe next time you might like to visit Liverpool - home of The Beatles, and Manchester - where the Hollies group was formed?
http://www.beatlesstory.com/
http://www.prideofmanchester.com/music/AllanClarke.htm

I'm sure me and Chris could show you and Pat the sights

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As I would love to show you and your family Chicago. Please let me know if you decide to come over.

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Can I address the train issue? Train travel in the states doesn't compare to train travel in the UK......unless on the East Coast of the US. Cities are so much closer to each other there so train travel works. But as you travel west, the distances between larger cities is too vast to make it work well. And as it so often is less expensive to travel by air than by train, air travel is much more popular........and in some instances more practical time wise. The last time I was in the UK I traveled some by train and absolutely loved it. So easy. Like MaryAnn, most of us
travel by car to work. Does any of that makes sense?

If I could, I would move to the UK in a heartbeat! Who among you will sponsor MaryAnn and me so we can move to the UK?

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One other thing I noticed Pat, and maybe because I am on vacation, but the Brits do not stress like the Yanks do. I had a man in the airport tell me "Madame we do not stress in the UK" when I could not find Shelley at the airport. Maybe London is different, but everything is so layed back here. In Chicago we are all stressed out. It is work work work.I could not believe that it is proper to have 5 weeks of holiday in the UK. If you get 2 weeks a year in the states that is proper. And as far as the train and me getting into downtown, I could easily drive as well, but the parking is expensive, so taking the train makes sence. I too Pat, could move here in a heartbeat as well. And yes, sponsor's please email us.

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Lovely comment Mike. Thanks and we all love to hear a beautiful British accent in the states. Yes we do have a lot in common and I feel very much at home here. I will be back and actually Pat and I are stating to make some plans as Pat has a friend in the UK as well. So double Yank trouble for all of you hopefully soon.

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Maybe next time you might like to visit Liverpool - home of The Beatles, and Manchester - where the Hollies group was formed?
http://www.beatlesstory.com/
http://www.prideofmanchester.com/music/AllanClarke.htm

I'm sure me and Chris could show you and Pat the sights

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As I would love to show you and your family Chicago. Please let me know if you decide to come over.

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It would be during the Summer, I'm sure they'll be loads of questions for you nearer the time