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And I'm over the moon. Walking Jilly I could see my old neighbour Darren in his front. Their tenants left last week after a two year stay, and Darren, Katherine and the girls have returned permanently from the UK. They are in two weeks quarantine but I'm so pleased because they are a lovely little family. Katherine was born in the UK and they were considering remaining in Britain, but I guess the virus helped in their decision making. At least Katherine's job was left open for if she returned.
Yeah, yeah, I've hopefully got my snow clearer and handyman back! But even better, lovely neighbours to chat and wave to.
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Well, that was an interesting morning. Asbestos man duly arrived with.... George the human! I showed them where the tea, coffee and kettle were then left them to it, drove to the moors and walked George the dog and Betty Boo. On the way home I stopped at the farm shop for bread and milk where a different assistant told me my new hair cut with its pink blush is “cute”. Many years since that word was used to describe any part of me! 😜. When we got home the workmen were just finishing a cuppa then showed me into my cottage to find a scene out of an environmental disaster movie. Every surface was covered and taped with blue plastic sheets and the door from the kitchen had a double layer with a flap cut in the middle to walk through. I took a coffee into the sunny garden thinking thank goodness we didn’t do this during yesterday’s storm while they smashed up the asbestos lining and bagged it up. It took a couple of hours but in that time I did some gardening and then took my ladder down to my greengage tree that doesn’t bare fruit and oh-oh Anne, climbed a few rungs to cut out top branches thinking all the while tee hee, no neighbours to tell me off! That job is almost completed but I was called up to look at the walls minus the asbestos and I’m pleased because I think once they have aired a bit, a plasterer will be able to easily make good ready for painting.
Marvellous Anne, your lovely neighbours are back so you can plan snow clearing even as it remains hot. We too have had hottest temperatures on record but don’t tell the climate change conspiracy theorists!
Haha Lin if I had a jolly jigsaw like yours I’d sit more often. Perhaps too I should avoid the 1000 pieces puzzles. That’s a pretty tray of teapots... enough tea for everyone! Although plasma treatment hasn’t been thoroughly checked and cleared for use here there are many frontline doctors suggesting it’s worth the risk of side effects if it aids recovery from Covid. I do hope your friends all continue to recover.
Thanks for the prime video link to Paul Williams Bob. I’ll watch at the weekend and now Barbie tells us she too is into the man’s music while I had been thinking I must be the only person left in the world who knew of him. Certainly my friends in England don’t although they know so many of his songs performed by other artists.
That storm onboard your cruise ship looks terrifying although everyone does seem calm. I wonder if that’s the same storm a friend of mine sailed into on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 a couple of Christmases ago. She mentioned it was a bit hairy out of New York!!
Patsy just don’t disappear too long while those fibre cables are replaced.... have serious words with them! I think your YouTube exhibition is a brilliant idea so please think of it as a definite rather than “possible”.
Hello Buzz, I do hope you are still improving with the help of your PT
Must get on and see if I can get the rather long grass cut before the next storm!
A butterfly just flew in my window... perhaps she’s seen the forecast!
Happy Wednesday. Stay alert and safe.
Jackie
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Happy Wednesday!
Hopefully, car is being repaired as I write. Little Charlie was a pistol yesterday, she did not nap and is now throwing tantrums when she doesn't get her way. We just ignore her but she does have a temper. lol Bryanna picked me up as promised so now the waiting game. Still very hot at 98 degrees so I predict another high electric bill this month.
Jackie, you naughty girl, what am I to do with you and Anne?? I thought you were going to say the two men saw you on the ladder and cut the branches for you. I can dream can't I? So do you now have just open studs waiting for drywall? Or do they just make a hole and suck out the asbestos? It must not have been dangerous or you would have lung problems. I have to admit I am confused on all of this, but what's new?? I think when a butterfly flies in your window someone who died is saying hello to you. Anyone come to mind??
Anne, I am so happy for you, I know how much you like Darren and his family. I know what you mean about shorts and tank tops, wrinkles win. Hard enough wearing shorter sleeves with bat wings. lol The heat has been excessive this year and probably a good things the pool wasn't open, I might have cleared it out in a swimsuit.
Barbie, beautiful blanket, what a great talent and generous donation. I am glad Jake got to renew his license without going in person. I also love Paul Williams, his songs bring back lots of good memories.
Lin, what a great puzzle, how many does that make for you? I am glad you got your groceries, I will wait until I get my car back before my next order. I order for Wednesdays because I think Walmart stocks on Tuesdays and found I get most of my order except for cleaning supplies.
Bob, wow, what a cruise, I think I would have been seasick. Did they give you a refund? I hope you had a wonderful dry day at the zoo. It had to be great to be with the grandkids.
Patsy, love that idea and when it is all done be sure to send us the link. I would love to see your artwork.
Buzz, hope all is well with you.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandy
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Well, I had no right telling JACKIE not to climb ladders. Not after what I did. Michael phoned to tell me about his visit to his lawyer (trying to get his payments reduced to the ex after only having $68 left to live on in his bi-weekly cheque) and I was so interested I didn't realize I'd left the chip pan with olive oil on a still lit burner. My marvellous little dog reared up to plonk her paws on my knees, and was turning her head to look in the direction of the kitchen. Frying pan now in the garbage, Jill's stopped shivering and looking towards the kitchen, and with windows open is now barking at passing dogs. What a doddery old idiot I'm becoming! Good job I've got a guide dog!
Enough for one day! No more climbing ladders or trying to burn the house down! Actually with PATSY and her fall that's the three potential disasters for this week! Cross fingers!
Who says old age is uneventful?
Anne 👵🏻🔥🍳🐶
PS. Your wrinkles comment SANDY reminded me of the old joke about the old lady who decided to do a nude streak through a stately home. The Duke turned to his butler and said "I don't know what she's wearing, Jones, but it sure needs ironing."
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Oh my Anne, that’s a fright. My grandma did something similar and set her curtains on fire in the kitchen. Very very scary. So I won’t fry anything and will stay off a the ladder. Falls are not always avoidable.
I have been punching out little fall colored leaves for some cards. Ack, the punch just broke, a replacement may be here on Saturday.
Meanwhile, I did a little Charlie Harper puzzle.
I think that is perhaps #19 since resuming my puzzling ways sometime in May.
Need those leaves to continue with the cards so I will put that aside. Back to the lovely mystery I am reading. It is about a detective whose partner is a dog. So much in the book about the dog’s thoughts, reasoning, smells, trying to understand humans. Love it. It is part of a series and I always look forward to the newest installment.
Hot, hot, hot. The air conditioner is humming away with just a few breaks.
Hugs.
Lin❤️❤️
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Oh dear, with only a few feet of lawn left to cut I blew the mower up! The grass had grown long in the warm wet weather so it clogged up the blades as I tried to push it to finish quickly. Sparks, smoke and a crackling noise warned me too late!
I was too tired to look inside the fuse box but have a feeling a new mower will be required.
Sandy, the asbestos was contained in cement wall sheets nailed in to the old plastered wall. It’s considered a low grade risk because there is little chance of it becoming air borne and breathed in but still better all round to get rid of it. Apparently it shatters like glass when hit with a hammer then bagged up so it can be disposed of safely.
I now have to wait for the walls to air and any dampness dry out. An electrician is the next tradesman required.
Well if that butterfly was someone dead I would say ghost Violet would be likely to fly in to look at her original walls and crumbling plaster. Hopefully she will like the final results!
Close call Anne so well done your little guard letting you know what’s happening in the kitchen. I once did something similar with oil in a wok that caught fire and left black soot over the kitchen walls... oops!
Lin, relax and enjoy your book!
Falling asleep so better get to bed.
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Another upside down photo!!!
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Wow Jackie just wow!! Can hardly wait for finished remodel.
Anne, I once was making sugar water for my hummingbird and forgot it was boiling on the stove until the smoke alarm went off and all this black smoke was filling the house. I had to remove the smoke alarm from the ceiling and open all the windows. I thought for sure the fire department would come but thank goodness they didn't. Awww memories.0 -
Well, I'm beginning to realize I don't walk alone when it comes to.burning things on the stove. Thanks girls! Mark, on being told I nearly burnt his house down suggested I buy an air fryer. What on earth is an air fryer? How can something working with hot air brown chips? Mark hasn't a clue, any of you girls or BOB possess an air fryer?
Thanks for turning Jackie's photo around SANDY. We all can't wait to see the finished project!
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Anne Jake's Ninja Foodie has an air fryer and it works great. Read about it on the internet Barbie 1
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I have an air fryer and a countertop oven with an air frying function. It is lovely to air fry.
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It’s another day and another teapot. ❤️
Long narrative from the poster:
“I'm always on the lookout for anything different, rare or unusual and this teapot certainly falls into the rare and unusual category. Why? Because it's a British made bone china teapot by a company that wasn't based in Stoke! This was made by Abbeydale New Bone China Co. Ltd who were based in Duffield, Derbyshire. The company was not in existence for all that long, they commenced production in July 1962 and ceased production in May 1974. The teapots were manufactured at the Jason works in Stoke-on-Trent and then transferred to Duffield for decoration. I have not seen any other Abbeydale teapots for sale anywhere else, so I am pretty chuffed to have this sweet little 1 pint / 600 ml example in my collection.”
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Lin
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Raining “cats and dogs” this morning … besides the usual… time for some more in-house organizing. Yesterday was simply amazing at the zoo with the grandkids, daughter and son-in-law. So heartwarming to witness the love and respect they have for each other... they are amazing. Hard to believe our grandson (turning 13 this yr) is now taller than Jean, the middle child (10) is already growing into “young lady” status and the youngest full of confidence at age 5. Here are a couple pic’s from the zoo.
Lin – as you can see from the above, it was a great day as you noted. Like you I am attracted to reading, bookstores and libraries…even in a day of the internet. I still prefer to “hold” a book and if it is something I bought, I like to highlight things important to me. I do re-visit some books every few years. I like puzzles, but nowhere as much as you and my daughter (& grandkids). Glad you “scored” the veggies you wanted! Love the llama puzzle!
Barbie – You are clearly a “real” Paul Williams fan. It is people like that I find so interesting. The ups & downs of life they experienced and how they came out on the other end. That is why biographies are my #1 choice. How kind of you to make homemade blankets for children in need. Great work!
Anne the unrepentant – Like that moniker! Experiencing the same here with the weather. One day it’s around 90 and the next a high in low 70’s. Yesterday morning the sky clearly advised summer is coming to an end and the temp was in the upper 50’s and too cold for the deck and coffee at 5am.
Jackie – LOL on being the only person to know Paul Williams – I think we all have that feeling from time to time about things. It might have been the same storm for your friends QM2 trip.
Most ships stayed on the fringe but NCL Breakaway even with warnings sailed right into it…it was all over the news … dishes crashing, rooms flooded, vomit throughout (sorry), people frightened to death etc… they ignored warning of the “Cyclone Bomb” as the news called it and intentionally sailed right into it People sued etc and it took a couple years to settle. We took that ship out after it arrived still encased in ice...it still smelled etc. Conversely, we had a wonder 4th of July trip in 2014 on the QE2 – beautiful ship (photo).
I can’t imagine what dealing with all that asbestos must be like…it must have been very stressful at times. A “scene out of an environmental disaster movie” doesn’t sound like a great time.
Sandy – Yes it was quite the cruise. Horrendous for those that sailed through it and not pleasant for us heading out a day late with smells still present and rooms still having carpets dried and the smell… worse yet was the cancellation of Aruba (the ONLY reason we took the cruise). The ones that sailed thru the storm had to sue and we rec’d a 25% credit to use on next cruise good for a year…we passed on the “opportunity.” As for the grandkids – you can tell from my opening – it was wonderful! I know you love that same kind of family bonding… hope all is working out with the car issues.
Have a great Thursday everyone. Bob
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Absolutely horrible out. Very wet and humid. Short walk but I was dripping by the time we got back. No more walkies today with another 30 in the forecast by noon. I shall wash the sheets instead from my move to the front bedroom.
Oh oh, BOBs name just showed up on the flash at the bottom of the screen. Let's see if his walk was as unpleasant as ours.
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Great post BOB. Your cruise reminded me of when my ex and I sailed back from a holiday in the isle of Jersey. No kids then! A tremendous storm lashed us. People throwing up everywhere. We couldn't use the washrooms the floors were so bad! The ex and I remained on the lurching deck preferring the storm to the mess inside and guess what, neither of us suffered the same fate as most others. The storm was so bad, a BBC news camera crew photographed the ship docking. Our friends at the time swear they saw us peering over the rail, us being the only ones really on deck. Never forgotten that trip and it was the mid fifties. I've kept well clear of ALL ships ever since. Oh, almost forgot, tomatoes rolling everywhere because they were originally boxed for sale in the stores in England.
Great photos of your family, keep them coming!
I prefer a nice new smelling book fresh from the bookstore to read as well.
Me and the Bean are enjoying the two window air conditioners.....aaaaah!
Last, my "baby" Mark is 56 today! WHAT! My oh so cute, pretty little angelic looking wriggly baby, 56! This can't be! And Mike will be 59 in 9 days time. Guess I'll have to stop telling folk I'm 60!
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Something must have happened overnight because the heat and sunshine had turned into low cloud and torrential rain by this morning. A bank holiday this weekend so I decided it was a good idea to get a few groceries in and was in town just after 8am. Naughty though, I bought a pack of 4 Brioche bagels... not exactly a healthy option! By the time I was heading home half an hour later the roads were flooding! A very short dog walk after that then a couple of catch up phone calls, one with someone I worked with over 40 years ago who lives to reminisce about the funny side of life. That was a fun hour! The electrician who visited a month ago was also rung and he will get to me as soon as he can to go over my requirements for new lights and sockets. The dank smell that hung about yesterday from the uncovered walls seems to have gone, unless I’m just getting used to it and I’ve put a couple of heaters on in the rooms to hopefully dry things out. At some point when it was raining I put my head out to check the dripping gutter and good news, nothing! My neighbour’s however appears to have come apart so splish splash further along.
Delightful photos Bob and it’s obvious from the natural poses what a loving family it is, all down to Jean and yourself I’m sure!
Certainly climbing the greengage tree was the better option while asbestos was being smashed and swept up!
Anne, I looked at the Ninja air fry selection and thought the combination with a grill would be the most useful for my lifestyle Plus the others look enormous for my small kitchen. As to how it works, no idea!
Thanks for the recommendation Barbie, I will certainly do more research because anything that makes cooking easier and more healthy is a good option for me.
Pretty teapot Lin and interesting about the short history of the manufacturer. At least 6 books were collected up as I tidied before yesterday’s work and put in a ‘to read’ pile so once the last few strips of wall covering are off and there’s nothing to be done for a while I shall relax and work my way through it.
Are you still without a car Sandy? A good excuse to stay home and chill!
I hope you are alright Buzz. So glad the hurricane missed Florida although it looks horrendous for others.
Hello Patsy of course... watching the political speeches and no doubt having the occasional meltdown! Is that painful hip behaving?
I’m not sure where my day has gone but it’s time for my afternoon cuppa and a rather rain soaked Brady just popped through the cat flap and will be wanting some kibble.
Jackie
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Happy Thursday!! Meeting today and hopefully my car will be done today. They sent me a video of the work they are doing and I am more than impressed. I don't know how they did it but it looks brand new. Once I get the car I will post before and after pictures. I just hope Bryanna will be available if the car is ready today, not keen on taking an Uber. Maybe they can deliver but no use in anticipating something that might not happen.
Jackie, good idea for you to relax for a change. You will have plenty to do in getting everything done in the very near future.
Anne, your baby is 56 and mine will be 48 in November. My oldest was 57 in July. After reading about your and Bob's cruises I am grateful that those I have been on have all been wonderful, especially since they were with family.
Bob, great looking family even with masks. I am glad the weather cooperated and you had a great day. The Queen Mary was huge correct? It looks beautiful. Our cruises were all on Royal Caribbean and I always have a balcony room because of the view.
Lin, are you having a heat spell as well? I think storms are coming tomorrow but a great weekend. Hopefully we will have movie night over the weekend.
Barbie, I will also have to look into an air fryer. I missed my opportunity when my friend told me one was half price on Amazon and I told her I really wasn't interested but now it sounds like something I would love.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Thanks BARBIE. I passed the Ninja Foodie info onto my sons. Mark in particular is very interested. Something for me to think about. I gather it cooks and crisps a 5 lb chicken or 3 lb of French fries amongst other things.
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Here is a fryer that was quite inexpensive when I purchased it a long time ago. It is how I got started.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LOXNSUQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Then later, after my little countertop oven failed, I got this monster. I adore it. I use it to toast, bake and air fry most of the time. Favorite functions but it takes a lot of countertop space. I cannot tell you how much I love this!!!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5UPTZS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hugs.
Lin
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There are lots of videos on YouTube with people showing how to make all sorts of things with the Ninja Foodie. That's how Jake learned to use his 0
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Well, another day done. I have been communicating with a former co-worker. We had yet another colleague from Lake Charles Louisiana. So we have been chatting as the storm caused extensive damage there. Lots of discussion with another group of ladies about our governor apparently out of the blue decision to close bars in a number of counties. Lots of speculation as to why she did it today. And I had an hour long phone call with another friend. The Thursday friend. When I called, she was surprised, she did not realize it was Thursday. ☺️
Bob, thanks for taking us along on the trip to the zoo. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely family and everyone very comfortable with a camera around. You have trained them well!
Jackie, what a tremendous amount of work. I hope you get your electric updated quickly. And do take some time for a bit of reading I always have a stack of books. Did you find out if any checks/hens are available to keep your current hens company?
Anne, did your son make any progress on lowering his financial obligation to his ex? Keep looking at the air fryers. They really do brown things!
Sandy, I hope you got your car back.
Patsy, hello.
Barbie, and to you as well. I see you are posting right about now.
And Buzz, all best wishes.
Lin
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Before and after! So impressed and such a good price. I am so happy!
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What a great fix Sandy. Looks like new! 🤗
Happy Friday teapot
Earthenware teapot in the Indian Tree pattern - Stamped 'Lord Nelson England' on the base. Likely produced by Elijah Cotton Ltd, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent (1885-1981) in the the late '50s to early '70s.
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Lots of info ladies. Thank you so much. Must take off, busy day starting early, but lots of info to study later,
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Sandy, as I viewed the first couple of photos from the top I was thinking I couldn’t see any damage but then scrolled down! Oops, but a brilliant repair and even better if you think it was achieved for a good price. Happy days!
I’ve been out and about all morning and must get a couple of chores done at home. Back later!
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Just a hello to all. I need to sort out and destroy some old bills and papers.
Tomato plants are watered, possibility of storms later today 🤞🏻🤞🏻 that the probability of hail is wrong or at least misses us. I have more than a dozen lovely looking green tomatoes out there.
Dragging a bit low today. I was in touch early today with a long time friend. Someone I have known since January 2nd 1990 when we both started jobs in the same department of a local corporation. Her husband has had years of health challenges, trials and tribulations including a heart transplant and for the last year a long fight with cancer, multiple operations and biweekly chemotherapy. I asked how he was doing as she had not mentioned him lately. Well, turns out he is ok but she has been somewhat busy with a biopsy and lumpectomy. A surgery is scheduled for this Monday and then a course of radiation. She and I live in different cities and she hadn’t uttered a peep about this. I was wishing her a happy birthday....🤦🏼♀️
Enough said.
Sending best wishes to everyone.
Lin
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Happy Friday! Laundry is almost done, then a little sprucing of the house before picking up my groceries from Walmart. Will stop in Dollar Tree to get a few cards and see if "C" batteries are back in stock. Will get Babe a birthday card and see if they give it to him, just my own little game. I did take a Lyft to pick up my car yesterday as Bryanna was in the city. I wore my mask as the driver did and it was only ten minutes away. I really can't tell you how happy I am with this repair especially since I had three other quotes ranging in price from $1500-3000. He charged me $615 with tax and since I didn't go through my insurance company I was thrilled. Some people would have left the damage but being a little OCD it was driving me crazy so I had to get it fixed and so happy I did. Sorry the pictures are so big.
Lin, how sad for your friend, so many health issues with her husband and now with her. I am glad you were able to listen to her, I am sure it helped her cope just a little.
We also might get big storms but it changes by the hour.
Jackie and Anne, enjoy your busy day, I hope it is fun and not all work.
I must get moving if I want to get anything done. Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hello everyone! I have WiFi in the short term. It is still in process with two WiFi companies working on the repairs. Could this be a scary thought? Two large corporations working together on a repair in a tiny town on the coast of Oregon? To make this even more interesting, put into the mix a repair of an old drawbridge that is the main road from one side of the bay to the other. Water, sewer and phone lines run beside and under some of the bridge supports. In truth! It is sort of exciting as well as frustrating. I know! I am just a bit STRANGE!
I see autumn is marching right along here. I am wondering about a possible Indian summer. I love autumn, the colors, the smells, the light and the cooler temps. Brings happy thoughts of when I as a young mom, I would be buying school clothes and supplies for our kids as well as for John and me. The start of a new school year was dizzingly busy and no small amount of anxiety for my little brood.
I must confess to a huge belly laugh when Sandy showed us her now perfectly repaired car. When we lived in Alaska all the cars that were operational were just short of a total disgrace! Frozen mud covered the cars, rusted out places were common from the salt that was regularly scattered on the thick ice. It was also common to see cars going down the road with rusty fenders flapping in the breeze, barely hanging on to the car. We would say...”wow! That has been completely Alaskanized!” Funny exciting times back then.......
I am putting together as many of my painting photos as I can. It is a complete time sink. Hours scoot by as I plow through all this stuff. I actually even threw a lot of stuff in the trash. The dungeon is looking worse than ever. Oh well. It really has never been actually clean and organized. Are you surprised?
Miss chatting with you lately,🎽
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