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  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    Jazzy, sounds you are having a lovely weekend.

    NM, I know you and Sadie will have a good weekend, hoping you can get some gardening in.

    Cami, the drive was 5 hours round trip, not like to my doctor which is 8 hour round trip. So this thing they took out of Leslie was benign? Most of the kids here are already out of school.

    I did BBQ yesterday. Ribs, homemade bbq sauce, baked potatoes butter, sour cream and garlic chives from the garden, corn on the cobb and garlic toast with cheese. Got enough left over for today. So working out in the garden.

  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Happy Funday Sunday. About 10 hot air balloons up near my house today. This one came the closest

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Sadia and I are having a very lazy ayem so far.Didn't get up until almost 9 ayem! Needless to say we haven't accomplished much yet today. Notsure where I'm going to rustle up any ambition today, but need to. Probably have to do the 5 minute timer thing. And be jealous of Silly Sadie who is sound asleep on the ottoman, again!

    Jazzy--that lunch and little shopping trip sounds wounderful! That must have been some Bloody Mary to have you thinking about it all week! This spring it is still too cold for swimming. Some years it is warm enough by now. The ocean stays cold all year round, the gulf stream is too far off shore to give us warm water, but the lakes and ponds will warm up during the summer. Except the cold spring fed ones, they only warm up on the very top! And yes, we have the long weekend and are very happy for it!

    Chi--Wow, that's quite the program with the Invisalign.I did not realize there was a lifelong follow up component. And then add in the whitening and it really is a lot of work!

    Librarian--there are a few farm to table restaurants here, they pop up starting this time of year. No menus at most of them, you get what they get and cook. I haven't tried one yet, but I want to.

    Cammy Cat--aww, pretty fuzzy kitty!Sadie and I are praying for a B9 biopsy report for Leslie. Thanks for the vote of confidence that attendance will pick up at the education stuff at work! Did you really think you would get pregnant from a boy putting his tongue in your mouth? Things sure are different with kindergarten kids being taught sex ed and gender equality and non-binary gender sensitivity right along with reading and writing. The world sure has changed, hasn't it?

    GREAT DOTD!!!

    Goldie--hoping for some gardening tomorrow. It should be partly sunny and warm, so I am hopeful!

    Jazzy--love the hot air balloons!

  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited May 2019

    With my sauteed soft-shell crab last night, a small flute of Mumm Napa 2013 "Staff Pick" Sparkling Chardonnay. If I don't go out to see a friend perform (and eat at the venue), then I may have some more of it with grilled salmon.

  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Memorial Day!Thoughts and prayers for all who gave the ultimate sacrifice and their families. Sadie and I are going to putter around the house today. Got the winter clothes put away and the summer clothes out yesterday. Got rid of a lot of clothes--not the right size, don't really like to wear, etc.Got a big bag to take for donation. Sadie was not impressed with the process in which I was sorting clothes while just about nekkid so I could immediately try on anything I was questioning and sulked in the hallway most of the afternoon!

    Chi--ah, crab, so yummy!

    Remember the Maine

    Remember the Maine

    1. Stir down all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019
  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Hi ladies- hope your long weekend is going well. Last day off for us worker bees and short week to do all the same work we have to do! I was on the fence about what to do today, stay in town or take a trip up to the closer hot springs. Decided to stay in town as I really want to get a bike ride in today and plan go to in a few hours to get some exercise in.

    We had some strong weather move through here yesterday. The forecast was for high winds in the afternoon, but it brought some rain but also some severe weather to the state. New Mexico had 11 tornadoes along the eastern border of the state, plus some hail and high wind damage. I was visiting some friends yesterday when it came through ABQ and did not like the look of the sky on the way home (skies have a "look to them" when tornadoes are a possibility). Being near the mountains, we have less risk of them (they need flat to form) but there have been some in this area too. There have been so many tornadoes this May in the midwest and a few in the Rocky Mountain area. No problems at the house, yard got a bit of moisture.

    Goldie- I saw on FB you are now looking to sell your biz and your property. I wish you the best and hope you find the perfect place to move to once you sell.

    NM- I just took six bags to donations last weekend. I usually end up doing a bigger yearly purge as the seasons change and also found things that don't fit and are too old to take to consignment. I have a bit more to finish up on that front. I too try things on and even sometimes wear them one more time before they go. I can imagine Sadie looking at you like "mama what you doing?"

    Cami- I am sorry to hear Les had a problem on her ovary and hope it was nothing serious. My guess is you are waiting on some final results from that. In your pocket sister as you all wait.....

    Wishing everyone a peaceful day of remembrance on Memorial Day.

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Mornin ladies,

    Wow quiet in here.

    Lori I still think it's a long way. And yes we;re waiting to make sure it's benign that's what takes so long, especilly with a holiday weekend. And what u made for dinner sounded yummy to me, really yummy.

    Kim u accomplished a lot in a day. Going thru clothes and trying them on takes forever. Poor Sadie, she's patient for a lot of things. That's a big job, Of course I used to do it but now I need help so it really doesn't get don---everything is all in 2 closets and a lot still have tags on them. Joey usually picks something out for me to wear <when I have to go somewhere different> and then I don't even member buying it.Oh well.

    Seems like everyone is busy this weekend and that's great. My cousins might come over today, but not sure, I talked to them yesterday---we'll see.

    And yes Kim I really thought that, but u have to remember we were taught just holding hands could lead u into a problem with a boy---but they never said how much...even tho I did kiss a boy young it was in front of all the kids cu it was a game and we mostly just LOLed, but I don't tell that part of the story. Kids today know it all at a young age but I think I should help Joey cuz he always seems like he doesn't have a clue and I'd hate for him to get a girl pregnant. I'm sure he knows more but teaching kids no I don't know what they teach in school, they should all be smart, but u still hear of so many girls getting pregnant and that just shouldn't happen nowadays.

    Oh I see this commercial with Rita spritz in a can and that looks so so good for the summer. I have to try it sometime this summer. U know I don't remember even drinking th champagne at the wedding for a toast but I do member everyone saying how good it was.

    Have a great day.

    LUBS U ALL

  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    All in to my steel drum music today. This guy inspired me to learn to play

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA4npohLc-8


  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! I finally got some yard work done yesterday, but still to damp to do very much.I did top off the raised bed and got the tomatoes, basil, and some dill planted, and, of course, the weather guessers are talking about frost in places last night, and it's all of 39 degrees outside.No wonder Silly Sadie burrowed under the covers last night!

    Cammie Cat--that kitty and I would get along very well in the ayems!

    Jazzy-Sadie and I had a nice weekend. I didn't get everything done I wanted to, but I did get some done and am pleased with that. I can believe the sky had a "look" when tornadoes are possible, the sky here has a "look" when thunderstorms or heavy snow is coming. Sadie was definitely giving me the "WHAT are you DOING?" look before moving out into the hallway and ignoring me.I love the way she "ignores" me while staying within line of sight! I've got to admit it feels odd to be putting stuff aside clothesthat are still almost new and still wearable, but don't fit (I've lost a bit of weight!) or that I just don't like or want to wear!It feels a bit wasteful, but I keep telling myself that I'm not throwing the clothes away, so it's ok to make room for better clothes.Still, a bit of a new experience for me, since I was brought up to wear clothes until they wore out or absolutely did not fit anymore, and to buy "a little big" so they "would last".The things we learn about ourselves as we age!

    Cammy--Going through a closet is a big job.Maybe someone could help you do 5 or 10 items at a time, or 10 or 15 minutes at a time? I use the time method a lot--work on something for 5 or 10 or 15 minutes, then play on the computer or with Sadie for 15 or 30 minutes, rinse and repeat.It's amazing how much can get done in just 5 minutes if I just get started! OK, I can see where you would thing kissing would get you pregnant, given that kind of education!I remember some pretty graphic (for the time) film strips about male and female anatomy, menstruation, and what intercourse was (that was the word used, "intercourse," never used the word "sex" except when referring to being male or female) in 6th grade health class. I don't remember much in the way of details except for the rather elderly lady who taught the class very carefully covered up the classroom door window and closed all the blinds before showing the film. There was lots and lots of twittering going on that day!

    Jazzy--love the steel drums!

    English Garden Gin Cocktail served in glasses with ice, cucumber slices and apple slices

    English Garden Gin Cocktail

    Ingredients

    • 50ml Hendrick's Gin
    • 75ml pressed apple juice
    • 25ml elderflower cordial
    • 25ml freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Cucumber slices, for garnishing

    Instructions

    A gorgeous gin cocktail, full of the flavour of an English garden. Hendrick's gin in particular is a good fit for this recipe as it's very smooth, with flavours of rose and cucumber.

    Method

    1. Place ice into a glass.
    2. Pour over the gin.
    3. Pour over the apple juice, elderflower and fresh lime juice.
    4. Stir gently.
    5. Add cucumber slices to garnish.
  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    Well Holiday weekend is over. Altho really makes no difference with us. Been busy getting stuff to the toy hauler, to go camping. It just sucks that it's so far away. Well, not in distance, just the amount of time it takes to get there, a half hour.

    NM, I chuckled at you trying your clothes on whilst Sadie watched. She probably didn't want you getting rid of anything that she thought you looked nice in. Hope you got out in the garden. Ahhhhh, you did.

    Jazzy, we haven't had any moisture, but the wind has been horrible and still chilly in the morning. Pellet stove came on this morning.

    Cami, that Joey is something else, picking out something for you wear. Ha ha, kissing a boy in front of others. Were you playing spin the bottle?

    My son is now in the hospital. He stays with an older man who has Cerebal Palsy, he was in the kitchen and heard Jason fall. Went to check on him, he was unconsious and shaking. He went to neighbors to get help, when they got back he was back in bed and slurring his words. He remembers nothing. Went to Urgent care yesterday, they did blood work and CT. Then admitted him to the hospital. Now they want to do EEG and EKG. But he feels fine.

    One more trip out to take more stuff to the toy hauler and then out of here early in the morning.

  • JCSLibrarian
    JCSLibrarian Member Posts: 564
    edited May 2019

    Hello all! Ready for another 100 degree day. Really do not enjoy this unrelenting heat This early in the summer.Good news is it is not that humid so you can still breath while sweating! Today I will have lunch with a friend and meet her new DIL. Then my kids come for dinner. Got the house clean yesterday and caught up the laundry. Just a few days until we head to the beach. Really looking forward to being lazy and doing some porch sitting.

    Usually when I clean out my closet, the clothes ride around in my car for weeks. Goldie-That is scary about your son. Hope all is well with him and it is not a sign of something worse. I wish I could grow vegetables. Tried tomatoes, but no luck. I get distracted and forget to water, etc.

    I do remember what the skies would look like before a bad storm or tornado. Seems like too many tornados this year than before. Take care, but enjoy what you can!

  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Goldie - I am so sorry about your son. What a year this has been for your family. Hugs sister.

    It's snowing in the Rockies again up here in northern NM. It's cold again here & think they are right this will be a cold summer 😱


  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    Just saying "see ya all soon. Thank you all for the good wishes for my son. So far all is good, but no explanation as to what happened. 

    Taking off early in the morning, if I have a signal I'll be checking in.

    Jazzy, I guess I really hadn't thought about so much going on in my life, I guess because it all really has a fairly good ending. 

    My DD is heading to Michigan on Sunday. Her dad can't pick her up as he forgot he was doing a fishing tournament in the UP. REALLY? So my brother will get her and she will spend the night with him. But he is not taking her to her dads, he has to pick her up.

    Love you all so very much!


  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited May 2019

    Lori, doesn't it always seem that the Good Samaritans get all the bad luck? Glad to hear your son's okay--he is a good soul to be a caregiver (even de facto) for a disabled elder. But he does need to make sure he stays hydrated, eats when he should, and watches out for falling hazards.

    Last night was a twofer--I had one piece each of farmed Icelandic and wild Copper River salmon to pan-sear, so I divided them between us. We had that Mumm Sparkling Chardonnay with the Atlantic and a 2017 "Bench" Sonoma Pinot Noir with the Pacific.

    Had a bit (emphasis on "bit") of a scare these past couple of days. Starting Mon. night, the sore on the roof of my mouth behind my L incisor began to reappear. When I first noticed it last summer, the tooth hurt too and felt loose. Well, back then it turned out to have been an abscess that required two root canals. I panicked this time--because two of Bob's patients had neglected abscessed teeth. One, a woman, got endocarditis (she's better now but is getting an LVAD implanted) but was so freaked out at the prospect of future abscesses that she had all her teeth pulled and is getting implants. The other (a family practitioner who refers patients to Bob) hadn't been to a dentist in two years. He fell and hurt his already-arthritic hip and was scheduled for a hip replacement...until it was discovered that not only was his hip infected but so was his heart valve, and he's a poor surgical risk. Nevertheless, he's going to need a valve replacement. So when I thought my abscess had resurfaced, I immediately contacted my entire dental team--dentist, orthodontist, endodontist & periodontist yesterday. I thought at best it was a very angry periodontal ligament, resentful of having to do some of the tooth-moving work the bone should be doing but can't because I'm on Prolia.

    They all told me to see the endodontist first but not stop my Invisalign treatment. (The sore felt worse with the aligner in, and w/in 1/2 hr of removing it for meals & tooth care, it didn't). So I saw the endodontist (I was overdue for a 6-mo. followup anyway) today. She took X-rays, poked around, and concluded that there's no abscess and the root canals & fillings are just fine--the sore was just from the edge of the aligner "squishing" that gum tissue and irritating it, especially since any redness disappeared right before her eyes once I removed the aligner. She suggested I ask the orthodontist if it's okay for me to file down some of the offending edge, and that it was okay by her to switch to the next one (#4) tonight as planned (and rinse with tepid salt water to calm down any residual pain). I called the ortho and he said fine--to switch to #4 tonight, file down its edge if needed, and if it still hurts after 3 or 4 days to go back to my current aligner for another week.

    Whew! Maybe have more champagne?

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019
  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy hump day!Hard to believe it's the middle of the week already, but that's what happens with a long weekend, right? Getting off to a chilly start again today, along with rain, again. I'm beginning to think we'll never dry out this summer! Even Sadie is a little tired of the mud and wet.

    Goldie--a whole half hour to get to camp????? Around here, that's a short commute to work!Going "upta camp" means a drive of at least an hour, more often 2! Actually, I'm glad camp is so close for you, makes it more convenient once you get it open for the season.Or do you go year round? Oh my goodness, you must be scared silly for your son. I hope it turns out to be something simple like dehydration or low blood sugar from not eating.

    Librarian--Can you send about 20 degrees of that my way?That would put us at just about seasonable and maybe a tad more comfortable for you.

    Jazzy--it sure is a cold summer so far!

    Goldie--have a good trip, prayers for you son and DD.Family comes with so much drama sometimes.

    Chi--wow, what a scare! Glad it turned out to be something simple to address.

    Morning, Cammy Cat!

    Camel Hump Ingredients

    Pour Butterscotch Schnapps into a shot glass 3/4 of the way full. Fill rest of drink with Bailey's Irish Cream.

    Best served in a Shot Glass.

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Mornin' ladies,

    Oh Lori please tell us as soon as u know about ur son. Jeez I hate hearing this. There can be a lot of reasons this happened and most are fixed easily. Ur on the go again, how do u do all this.

    Kim I finally figured out why sadie is such a character, u r too but disguised. U 2 are so much fun together.

    Sandy glad it was a simple fix, I know how awful having infections could be.

    Well I lost my brother now, no he's not missing, he's passed away. He';s the one married to the crazy lady and I really think he just wanted to die. He was going to rehab and I think he just gave up. Last week he already apologized to his DD that he was leaving them such a mess to handle and then died in his sleep. My sister and I have been rehashing so many stories, naturally laughing and some tears, we're all thats left from all the cousins. But looking back Lu and I are so happy for having such a good life in most ways and laughed thru most of it, which a lot of people can't say. My brother was especially good to me, he always supported me <monetarily> thru all my crazy times and it was alot. He made sure I had my own condo in my name---he was so generous with me. He made it impossible for me to thank him cuz he'd fluff me off with. ur my sister and never talked about it and I didn't either. I told u I was the baby and spoiled like u can't believe. He was a good guy to so many people and it's just sad.

    LUBS U ALL

  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    NM, camper/toy hauler is a half hour from the house, our road is too bad to try and drive it here, plus we don't have a building to keep it in. We keep it at our warehouse we have in town. Moab, where we are camping is about 7-8 hours hauling the camper, only 6 if we just take the FJ.

    Cami, your family has been through a lot too. I am so sorry about your brother, but glad he went in his sleep. Big hugs and lots of prayers for your family.

    My son is doing well, but they aren't seeing anything. So I guess they don't know what happened to him! Have a great week all!


  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Cami- I am so sorry about the loss of your brother.

    Sending big hugs to you and the family during this time of loss and change

  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,710
    edited May 2019

    Goldie, I’m glad your son is ok, enjoy your trip 😀

    Cami, I’m sorry to hear about your brother, it must be hard. I have a brother and even though he’s a mess, 50 yrs old sleeping on a couch in our parents garage, I’d miss him. Hugs to you.

    Hi Jazzy, NM, ChiSandy, Librarian, muddling, karen, Dara, Mema and everyone here.

    The first of the summers ales arrived back in store recently and I had a tasty St. Arnold summer pils. I had radiation to those two spots in my brain on Thursday, rested this weekend, then started back at the gym yesterday, other than that, not much new going on here.

  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited May 2019

    Oh, Cami, I'm so sorry! May your brother's memory be for a blessing. My people have a saying: to die in one's sleep is to die the death of a holy, saintly person. Certainly sounds like your brother was one.

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019
  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday! Getting up to chilly and damp again. I so want it to just DRY OUT a little!I know the first time we get the least amount of sunshine the grass is just going to explode and get hard to cut in Sadie's yard. I really want to get in there before that happens.Oh well, some things I can't control, and the weather is one of them! Even Sadie is less than enthused with getting up this ayem. It's so not fair that she gets to go back to bed and curl up under the covers while I have to shiver in the chilly and get ready for work!

    Cammy--I am so sorry for you loss. I cannot imagine what it feels like to loseyour brother. Hugs.

    Goldie--Aha, I misunderstood!Your camp truly is camp distance. Not that it matters how far away camp is as long as you enjoy going there. Glad your son is doing well, wish they knew what happened, though.

    Morning, Jazzy.

    Hi, Illi!

    Hello, Chi!

    The Big Brother

    • 1 oz. Victory Gin
    • dash of Pimms
    • 1.5 oz mil pomegranate juice
    • 3.5 oz of ruby pink grapefruit juice

    Directions: Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well, then strain into chilled glass with fresh ice. Garnish with fresh lime wedge and sprig of mint.

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Mornin ladies,

    Lori I'm glad they didn't find anything with ur son. I pray he's up and going now, but what a scare to have. U sure love camping I never saw the benefit of it. I mean I always liked the idea of a motel and bed and sheet and a big TV of course.

    Thank u all for ur kind words. Now I wish my nephews felt kind to each other. There's been no plans yet for my brother they are arguing so much really bad. One got my brother taken out of the hospital for rehab and he really wasn't ready and the other one is so mad cu he figured he wasn't ready and he died within 24 hours. They really don't get life and they're in their 60's. My bro was ready to die so leave it alone and altho he prepaid whatever he wanted one has his own beliefs and the other's is the exact opposite. I want to knock their heads together. They are only 13 mos. apart u'd think they's be closer. My niece is staying out of it. I helped raise these kids and not this way. But my SIL was so mean I guess she over rode me. Sometimes I think I should step in, they've always said me being around was the best part of their lives and yet I feel like age has diminished how I treated them. And now they have to figure out what to do with my SIL she can't live alone but she somehow thinks she can. Wow she shoul have been a nicer mom, certainly no one wants her. They've lived in an assisted living apartment but now she needs different type of care.What a mess they have going on. Of course my BIL, sister and I have to stay out, he was still my brother and my BIL was very close to him and they know that. This is all sad, never thought all this would happen. Crazy.

    Yesterday Marty's cousin stayed here for 2 days and one of Les's GF came by for lunch and it was great for Les. These girls I've always liked.

    Well I hope everyone has a good Thursday leading up to a great Friday and weekend. And thanks for letting me vent.

    LUBS U ALL

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Related imageThis sounds cray but.........

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Me again, Marty and Leslie just left for Marty's surgery, see more about me, me, me

  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Hi friends- boy this week is going fast but getting closer to the weekend quickly. We just had a long one, and here I am wanting more weekend.

    Cami- I am sorry the family is fighting about the arrangements. My family is pretty dysfunctional and anyone's passing, expected or otherwise, has always been a chit fest. It is a stressful time with this being sudden, and probably just good to stay out of it and go to whatever services you can. I am sorry they pulled him out of his care too early, just helped nothing. Sorry to hear Marty is having more surgery too- okay to be about you, you, you.....

    NM- I heard New England may have had some of this bad weather that moved through here on Sunday. Everything okay? I am wearing warmer early spring clothing as it should be pushing into the upper 80s to 90s around this time of the year and highs of 70 most days. I like the coolness but my wardrobe is not oriented to a cool summer?

    Oh my word, all these tornadoes all the time around the country.

    Gotta get out for my morning walk and then to work. I am going to try to go back to da pool tonight as my eye finally seems healed enough to give it a go. Been three weeks since the biopsy and wart removal. Been a long process of healing but things are looking pretty good now.

    Wishing everyone a decent day. Sometimes that is the best we can hope for!

  • Stephy01
    Stephy01 Member Posts: 11
    edited May 2019

    I haven't drank ever in my life and i am happy about it.

  • janky
    janky Member Posts: 500
    edited May 2019

    Stephy01 - lots of the 'drinkers' here are non drinkers too - it is more for fun, support and camaraderie as we each get through our days. Enjoy our company!

    Hi everyone - omg - here it is another week gone by and I have been 'out of the loop' even though I have mostly been home. I went to see an opthamologist Tuesday and yes indeed I have cataracts on each eye, so am awaiting the call to get the first one repaired - as I have never liked anything near my eyes I am NOT looking forward to drops 4 times daily for a month, arghhh! Plus I will have to stop my medications for a wee while as well and I am just getting settled with them, oh well, I am looking forward to seeing things clearly again...

    Welcome to any newbies and keep smiling and sharing. Cheers!

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