Senior Golden Sneakers
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Starting with a tea set...... Wedgwood with flowers...Capriware c 1820
I have spent most of my morning on the phone with a friend. In depth conversation about a mutual friend who needs a different living situation. Very complicated and many hurt feelings already with no resolution in sight.
Life, difficult some days!
On the happy side, I ordered a new garden hose which is to be delivered today. Wahoo. Happiness in the most unlikely places.
Anne, I hope you and Jilly and Michael are having a good day.
Jackie, wahoo, look at those wonderful flowers. That was definitely smile worthy! Thanks. And what a delicious treat. Seems like a good day to me. Could only have been better if the cake was a bit larger. 🤣😂🤣
Bob, enjoy the day. Maybe you should reel in your own fish since the weather is nice. Kidding. Snow is on the way for us. How about you? I hope it is not a big storm as I believe there is one out there sneaking towards the Plains and the Midwest.
Patsy, hello my friend. I haven’t seen your post.
Sandy, same with you.
I hope everyone is well (or healing up).
Lin🙋🏼♀️
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Happy Friday!
Had a dental cleaning this morning, went and had my car washed and went to UPS to return an area rug that was too small for under my dining table. The other by my couch I love and it will certainly help keep my lighter rug clean. It really adds some spark to my living room and I love it. I have ordered one similar in a bigger size for under the dining table.
I got two loads of laundry done before I left and now the towels are in the washer.
Babe called last night to say he got his first vaccine but no mention of my birthday. Oh well life goes on.
Lin, life can be difficult especially when trying to help someone but maybe she has to make her own decision, is that an option??
Jackie, love seeing the Spring flowers but we are maybe getting more snow or snow/rain showers on Sunday.
I can't wait to get a mani/pedi once it is safe and maybe I will even shave my legs. (sorry Bob)
Bob, am I correct in thinking you weren't on the treadmill but heading to one and tripped on something else??
Annsie, enjoy your time with Michael, I know Jilly will.
I still have to fold all the clothes that are done and catch up on some of my games before riding the bike. I have been lax this week in riding, never enough time.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Lovely sunny day here. Rain is on the way but not today. Katie is enjoying her favorite kind of day. She is running in and out of the house, the deck door is open. She can keep tabs on me and the neighborhood at the same time. Oh sweet spring. However one needs to be reminded...she is a flirt. She kisses and then runs away.
A load of laundry in the washer, throw rugs drying in the dryer. This is pizza night. Our favorite veggie pizza with every veggie I can stuff on the poor over loaded cauliflower crust. After tonight I am going to opt for a thin regular crust. I just can’t go for another cauliflower crust! Double bleck!!
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Lin: listening to a friends troubles is sometimes the very best thing you can do. I have had that experience. But, I learned the hard way, that I have made what I assume would be the best idea considering the circumstances and BOOM! The person decided I was wrong and was angry at me for my suggestion. I know this was in regard to a marriage issue. I learned never to get crosswise in something like that. Heartbreaking issues. You are a good and caring friend and always seem to offer support however you can.
Anne: mobile phones are like water wings or a life raft. They are a pain to have to deal with them until you really need them. Then they were that real life saver. So I guess we should consider them worth the effort. I often forget to charge mine up. I forget to turn it on, and that really upsets our son, Damon. I am not used to being tethered to a phone.
New page, so I can’t turn back....so hello to everyone. Enjoy your day.
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Just found JACKIEs daffy down dilly's! My very, very favourite flowers! Jilly is exhausted. She is very tiny and michael took her for a very long walk. Slept all afternoon which gave me a bit of peace.
Ordered the mobile plan yesterday and the card arrived early this morning. So did the groceries! I order for 10 and they arrive at 8:30, go figure.
Today is our last taste of spring day and I waved goodbye to my anorak in the garbage truck. LINs snow reaches us on Tuesday.
Back to my jigsaw.
Anne.
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I took a new photo to post as my avatar but I can’t get it to post! I have posted it in my profile. I really like seeing Sandy and everyone next to their posts! I like to envision we are sitting down for coffee or tea and having a little chat.
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My photo that will I can’t seem to post on my profile!
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Patsy, so pretty......did you go to your home page, click on profile and click on profile pictures? Upload the photo and click on make main photo. You probably did but maybe sign out and sign in again for it to show up. Love the picture so I hope you get it posted. Good luck.0
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Patsy, I’m sure you would love to imagine talking to George all day but I’ve just tested the system and taken a very bleary eyed photo and managed to upload it and replace my fluffy boy. Your new lovely photo is showing in my list of friends so odd it doesn’t on the sneakers.
Fabulous choice of rug Sandy, a perfect match. I love it!
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Patsy, I checked as well. Your photo is showing up when I go to my friends page.
Maybe it will show up tomorrow?
Have a good evening.
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PATSY, wow, what a good looking lady! Hope you can get your photo to post and join us all for tomorrow's coffee. As you can see it worked for me in my winter gear.
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Well dear sneakers! I see our adorable Anne and Jackie and we see Bob on a regular basis also pretty Sandy and Lin...we can see Barbie’s pups but I am still that anonymous gray face. Hummmmm! I will try again and see if MFP will help me. Thanks for trying to help. Mysterious! Don’t you think?
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Lin, I routinely wear gloves when transacting business (mainly post office), I am grateful that we don't have the money for the redecorating/remodeling that we think of from time to time. I don't want the mess or the nuisance of having people in my house. On Thursday we got our tax papers back from the accountant. We read over them, signed the necessary form to file the return and mailed that back to the accountant along with the check for her services. This afternoon I read that the Covid relief checks were being sent to some people in the US with and found that ours is a pending deposit to our bank account. I did my/our taxes for years until we got some complicated investments and now I appreciate the luxury of paying someone else to keep current on tax law and fill out the paperwork. I feel safer with our accountant doing the work. When we lived in California I went to her office and sat across the desk from her to ask my questions and hand over my documents. Now I do it by mail. If I have a question, she answers my email almost immediately.Sandy, what a beautiful family picture.
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Hello! Time to watch the Saturday morning Facebook Live program.
Jackie, I thought of you again as I ran across this lovely garden illustration. So inviting.
I am doing laundry, reading, puzzling, etc. today. I have a huge stack of projects I want to start with my supplies. I must choose just one!
Be safe and well everyone.
Here’s a teapot apparently from a skilled potter. Not to use I am sure.
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Looks as if we are all busy bees today. Well I am! All for now, hugs to all from Anne.1
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Happy Saturday! Sheets are done waiting to be put on bed. Movie afternoon/night with food from Red Robin.
It is a beautiful day but snow is predicted for Monday, probably because I had my car washed. My family has decided for those who want to go that we will celebrate my 80th birthday at an all-inclusive resort somewhere warm next March. Something wonderful to look forward.
Good to see everyone's faces with their posts. (hopefully Patsy can get it sorted)
Lin, those are the perfect pictures for Jackie. Good luck with the Facebook live program.
Annsie, not too busy today but I did sleep late so I am well rested.
Barbie, I mailed whatever I had for Babe's accountant for our taxes, not sure yet how I will sign the finished forms.
Patsy, I really hope MFP can help you, I love your profile picture.
Time to ride the bike so I can enjoy my chicken sandwich and salad later. Have a good day.
Sandy
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Here I am again....mrs. Gray anonymous! There are times when I am convinced that MFP is haunted or at least disfunctionate to a massive degree. Of course we realize that I am totally NOT
computer literate, so there is that problem. I have signed out and really had a difficult time getting back. Sadly to no avail when it comes to photos. Now I will try to talk to their tech support again. There are bigger issues in life than this, but it does tickle my brain....why is this happening?
Hope everyone has a great day. Bad weather is looming I see on the weather map. But T’day is nice! Sun, even if a bit cold.
Sandy: thanks for trying to help. I will keep at this, just because I am determined. Oh what a lovely birthday party you have planned. Where are you thinking? Tropical or desert? Sedona perhaps? Inquiring minds want to know.........
Laundry again and I am making John an old fashioned Turkey monte-christo sandwich. It is a bit too caloric for me but I can pare it down to fit my needs. This dear old man needs a bit more calories or he disappear entirely. I am ordering a couple more spring tops and three more pairs of pants...jeans, yoga pants and cargo pants. Not very dressy but I don’t think I will be attending many dressy events this spring or summer. Maybe a bling top if I see one that is interesting. I will try to talk to tech support now. Wish me luck. They often speak PC and I speak Apple. OMG!
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Lost my post but then you probably don’t want to hear about George waking us at 2am when a sudden squall sent my dustbin flying outside the kitchen door, or the horrid dream that I found difficult to shake off once awake this morning like a heavy blanket of doom!
We’ve “enjoyed” everything from heavy hail to thunderstorms with a bit of sunshine thrown in so I’ve had to pick my moments outdoors. My new solar radio is impressive and will get plenty of direct sunlight In the greenhouse to keep it charged.
That garden is just like mine Lin, higgledy-piggledy and I love it. Getting quite a collection in my gallery of your offerings, thanks! The fish teapot is quite special too.
I’m nodding off the way Buzz used to when she’d post a long line of Z’s or B’s so because it’s past my bedtime I’ll not repeat the lost post now.
Nite, nite
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We reset the clocks to DST and will go to bed according to the new time. I set an alarm to be sure I wake up on time so I can meet my friend at 6:30 to walk the dogs then go to grocery pickup between 8 and 9. I hate the time change but am trying to make the best of it Barbie 0
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Holy cow! Here I am! I am back with you now!
Have good nite’s sleep, spring forward with your clock and see you in the AM.
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And there you are! PATSY.!!!!!!!!!! Good morning. I do BARBIES trick. Set the new time around teatime and go to bed at the now new time. I had my usual 8 hours and woke up fresh as a daisy. It works. I've just put the sheets in the wash and I believe Mike is popping by today. Mark and Mary Jo came over yesterday and set up the mobile. I've just got to get used to it now!
Apparently we had a small, very small earthquake overnight but unlike George, Bean and I slept through it. Guess it was very small because most things wake her up.
So, I'll tootle off for now,
Happy new time, get the coffee going!
Anne.
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Did you see the 100 year old very nimble dancer on BBC news? Impressive!
I need to get dancing AND dye my hair ! Her advice, don't sit on your bum all day.
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I did it. I went to bed on DST, set my alarm with a very favorite song and got up at the right time. Now the dogs have been out to do their business and I'm having breakfast. I have the alarm set for the rest of the week.Patsy, congrats on putting up your great picture. Barbie 0
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Happy Sunday! I am done with watching live Mass on TV and getting ready to eat. I too, set my clocks ahead and went to bed at my usual time (meaning new time) and got my 8 hours of sleep. I am expecting my new round rug for under my dining table today and can't wait to see how it looks. A zoom call with my kids later this afternoon but haven't heard from my friends about a zoom call. Other than that and riding the bike nothing else is planned.
Barbie, good for you on setting the alarm, most of the time when I have plans my eternal clock wakes me up. But it is better to be safe than sorry although I just would not like getting up so early seeing as I am a night person.
Annsie, remember to always take the phone with you when you go outside, just to be safe.
Patsy, hip hip hooray!! So glad you got your picture posted, it is nice to see everyone's faces when reading their posts.
Hello to everyone else, but I better eat and shower before the Fed Ex guy is at my door.
Have a great day,
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Yesterday, Jean and I were out and about several hours taking in the sunshine. Diet-wise I was extremely vigilant to take care of a couple pounds I noticed creeping up. I still weigh daily and don’t go crazy with minor fluctuations – but I do know when to put on the brakes.
Got to the gym at opening today (7am). Pretty sure the time change impacted a few…within 30 min it was the normal crowd. We’ll be heading out to my sisters for a St Pat’s Sunday meal…we passed last week, but she had posted a pic of tables and we decided join in.
Read an interesting article this morning on “our friend” – Here is a link in case anyone has an interest:
“Despite their differing approaches, California and Florida have experienced almost identical outcomes in COVID-19 case rates.”
https://www.theepochtimes.com/virus-tolls-similar-despite-governors-contrasting-actions_3732095.html
Jackie – That cupcake looks fantastic…and congrats to your cousins mum…no one in my family has ever hit 100! The pedicure was well-deserved and your advice “to live for today” must have been very encouraging!
Lin – So nice to have a friend to talk things out with…even if only a chance to relieve a little bit of life’s pressure. Thanks for the wishes and like everyone looking forward to nice weather. As for fishing – I have turned into a softy…I can’t even kill a mouse (I catch and release). Go figure…as a young kid, I did a lot of fishing.
Sandy – Aren’t you the busy one! Dentist, car and UPS. The room and carpet looks FANTASTIC! As for the treadmill… I caught the edge going around the front to hop on the back. Easily avoided, had I not been acting like my body moved when I was 29. LOL
Barbie – Can’t blame you for having someone do the taxes. So many things change from year-to-year. There was a time, when I did my own…but there is an accountant near-by that does it for a reasonable price and I no longer have to spend twice the amount of time reading, triple checking my work etc. She does get busy and my appts are set over 1 yr in advance. I already have a 2022 appt. Best wishes on all of it.
Only 30 min until we head out, so gotta start making myself presentable.
Happy Pi Day to all and I will leave you with a related cartoon. Bob
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Good day. Three different videos were available during the church service today. First one was a dedication ceremony for five young children. All have a common set of grandparents who were quite happy. The little squiggly children were less than thrilled. ❤️❤️
Next was a children’s moment that is usually not streamed but I would imagine due to all the grandchildren attending, an exception was made. Okay, once again, the kids will just say whatever comes to mind.
Finally got to the sermon. It was enjoyable to be able to see more than usual.
I had a small grocery delivery this morning and all is put away. Lunch is now a memory. Broccoli slaw with a few raisins and sunflower seeds, yum.
Yesterday I did make a start on a project but struck out. I think this is the first time that I will likely throw out my work. I thought about it again and a little while ago, I stamped differently. I like these. Need a sentiment of the right size and haven’t looked yet. Doing landscape and want a one-line option I think.
The watercolor paper was just not right.
Joining in on Pi day and Einstein’s birthday.
Finally, a teapot.
Barbie, good job on the time change. I set all the non-essential clocks ahead earlier in the week and let the rest do the automatic change. I even did the car clocks a few days ago. I had no appointments so no alarm was needed.
Sandy, I hope your rug arrived and that it just the right size. You have really moved a lot of furniture lately! Happy Zoom call and time on the bike. Watching the music award program this evening? I haven’t decided.
Anne, another happy day of visitors for you. Excellent. We have had on and off again rain since last night but apparently by tomorrow morning, we will have snow. I hope it misses you. And I hope you have a pleasant day.
Patsy, yes! Your photo has appeared. So nice to see you. ❤️ Are you cooking something special today?
Bob, a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. What wonderful decorations. Super fun. And I love that cartoon. Easy to clean up food fights! Glad you got out to enjoy the weather.
Jackie, scary to have those vivid nightmares that linger after you wake. I hope it doesn’t reoccur. I understand it is Mother’s Day in the U.K. today. Is that accurate? I tent I follow on Facebook, a piper, posted a photo with his mum. He also said he hadn’t been able to see her this past year.
Back to enjoying my little home activities. 🤣😂🤣
Be safe.
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Ooooooooh spring! wet morning and it is dark but someone STOLD one of my hours! Harumph! I always take a few days to actually adjust my internal clock. I get there. It just takes me a few days until I stop thinking...well, the real time is....okay, I have complained that John hates change but just maybe it is something I resist as well.
We have to avoid corned beef because of the salt etc. but I do plan a St. Pats dinner on Wednesday. I am looking forward to a time when we get together in person. That will be a real celebration for me. I heard from my Alaska friend and was shocked to hear she had undergone serious surgeries. I was alarmed and wanted to be there for her. She and I worked for the state of Alaska in the Gov’s office. Tony Knowles. That is another story in itself. Exciting times, full on adventure!
We have had all of our local festivals and events cancelled so everyone is itching to get out and on with life, it is a real chore to keep everyone in-check. Hang on, baby! We are almost there.
Sandy: your redecorating has really sparked up your place. It was pretty before but it is elegant now.
Barbie: taxes are a huge pain, no matter who does them. John is the one who painstakingly gathers up all documentation to take to the accountant. This is almost laughable. All this effort for a somewhat modest income. We seem to have plenty and our needs so far are modest as well. In reality, No complaints here.
Anne: I am impressed that you and others are able to sleep 8 hours all at once. I simply can’t manage that. My normal night is 6 to 61/2 hours. My eyes fly open and my brain says, okay! We are done. So get going. Early after dinner my productive energies are totally gone. Is there a connection here? My evening exercises are not world class. Done at half speed, I fear. Late morning exercises do more for me. Biorhythms are mysterious.
Raining again, Katie needs to be toweled off and fed a treat.
Happy but wet Sunday, everyone.
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Did something completely out of character. Woke up early as usual. Bean and I did our usual trot to various washrooms, had our oatmeal for me and chicken and yam for her and .......... we went back to bed! Just got up to glorious sunshine and a brisk half hour walk around the house.
Top of the morning to you all!
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It was easier getting up yesterday than I expected. Bernie, the cat, didn't know it was time to get up so he didn't wake and climb on top of me. The song I chose for my alarm is a favorite so I hummed it as I dressed. I didn't like having to use the flashlight more, but that will change in a few weeks.Patsy, our income is quite modest but because of some investments I inherited from my mother, the taxation forms are complicated, also my line dance teaching income requires so tax forms that are ones I don't understand. Jake and I worked out in the yard together for about 45 minutes yesterday. He raked up debris from the trees, and I gathered it and put it into bags to be taken to a neighborhood yard cleanup pile next month.Sandy, I talked to a friend yesterday who stays up til midnight every night to give an insulin injection to her dog and thus sleeps past 9 AM every day. I go to bed early so I can walk the dogs at midnight and again at 5:00. You have the luxury of sleeping to suit yourself instead of your dog. Barbie 0
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Busy, busy! Yesterday after our morning walk I spent a few hours at the allotment with neighbours Debs and Louise. Of course the first half hour was spent drinking coffee and eating a bacon bap that Debs had made... all to do with making plans!!
I continue to move as much as i can upstairs and think I will just manage to squeeze everything into the spare bedroom if I quickly shut the door. I’ve never bothered to have a tv in my bedroom but it’s going to be the best option until the work is completed then I can curl up on my bed if there’s room after George, Betty and Brady make themselves comfortable!
The scaffolding has been taken down and removed this morning so another job ticked off. George threw himself at the side gate when the men arrived and obviously hurt himself because he cried and stood rigid but thank goodness, as I gently checked him over and thought to phone the vet, he moved and in no time was running about again.
The pooches didn’t get their walk so I’ll drive to the woods for a gentle stroll then on to the farm supply store for chicken feed. It’s supposed to remain dry for the next fortnight but soon after one of the scaffolders painted my chimney since he was up there anyway, a light Cornish muzzle drifted over. It’s top value trade paint so I don’t imagine it will wash away!
I missed checking in with everyone yesterday because apart from being busy I read an article on the BBC website about someone who scams the scammers by hacking into their computers and it pointed me to his you tube videos. What a hero; never rude or aggressive as he shuts them down so I spent far too long watching his videos!
Ah I see Dave the builder has finally emailed an estimate so hopefully starting this week. I’ll go and read.
A Happy and safe Monday 💕
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Hmm, email from builder Dave told me he hopes to start on the 22nd. Typical of the breed which is why in the past I’ve invariably carried out the work myself. I’ve stopped moving items upstairs until next weekend! My walk round the words was gentle to ensure a George was alright and he does seem fine but not learned from the experience!
Cool and damp so the past couple of hours were spent in the greenhouse listening to mellow music and like Barbie, humming to myself.
My evening salad with a vegetarian lattice tart is ready so I’ll make myself a cuppa and see what news is on to annoy me... probably the London police acting with aggression toward a peaceful gathering of mostly women. 😠
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Happy Monday! Well, I am returning a second round area rug for under my dining table. Both were too small and I have ordered another from Amazon that I hope will fit. I loved the second one, it matched my other area rug but my friends said it is too small because when a chair is pulled out it should still be on the rug. I listened to peer pressure and have now ordered a third rug, this time just plain because of the size. My DIL liked the second one as well but she said to do what I am comfortable with doing. Only problem is I have to pay $19 to return the rug because it wasn't bought through Amazon. I am so done with rugs, I hope the next one fits so I can move on.
Jackie, you are indeed a busy lady and moving all that stuff up to your upstairs is a lot of work. You should be burning a lot of calories. Poor George he must have really banged into the gate to yelp. Won't you be glad when all is done???
Barbie, yes I do have the luxury to sleep in and I am grateful for that. I am a slow mover in the morning so it would be beneficial to wake up early but I ask myself why??? lol Once our weather is dry I told Lisa I would take Ewok for an overnight stay but with this light carpet it has to be really dry.
Annsie, sometimes it just feels good to get some extra sleep and no harm in doing so. Enjoy that sunshine, we are possibly going to get three inches of snow although I hope they are wrong.
Patsy, thank you for the compliment, but as stated I am tired of returning rugs, they are not easy to maneuver or rewrap in the heavy plastic they come in. I think I will be happy with the one I ordered and will post a picture if I am.
My daughter is looking into a Jamaica vacation since her friends go twice a year to a resort they love and it is supposed to be wonderful. I will let you know what we decided. BTW she and her husband have finally agreed to get vaccinated as it will be easier to fly and they have trips planned.
Lin, yes I have moved a lot of furniture around and my back keep telling me so. I did not watch the music awards, I taped it and watched a few minutes of the beginning but then lost interest. I love the Sunday night game shows so enjoyed those instead. I love the design of your new project but I am partial to blue.
Bob, another trip to Fed Ex this time but will probably wait until tomorrow as I see the snow has started. Looks like a good day to ride my bike and just relax.
Have a good day everyone.
Sandy
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