name and event coincidence

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Spring 2012, weekday, 8am-ish. Chose a CD (by TERRY RILEY - Persian Surgery Dervishes - from fave selection of about 15) for commute to work as a supply teacher (irregular days - approx. 1 day in 10 - at various venues) from Sheffield to Rotherham (two main alternative routes to choose from and used in past -approx. 70:30 favouring route used). Some 30 mins. into 45 min. journey, crossing over M1 at jnc. 35 heading to Rotherham, passed truck (heading opp. dir.) with company name T. RILEY above cab (some prior encounters over years when living nearer Rotherham.
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Date submitted:Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:18:58 +0000Coincidence ID:6572