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I think we probably exist in a slightly parallel universe.

Here we are, in a boat, floating on a waterway.

But the great thing about this universe we live in, if you like,

is that a lot of the old values are still around.

People actually help one another,

and they strike a very good balance between not living in each other's pockets,

but you've got a problem,

there's always someone there with the knowledge

and the will to help you out.

We hear more about life in Scotland's canals a bit later.

We've decided just to slow things down a wee bit.

Yeah, in a few minutes I'll hear a sound journey I took

because you're just exploring the sound and the textures of a journey I did

with a wee bit of commentary, taking the old train from Keith to Duffton.

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