WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2017
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Today is Chaos Never Dies Day!
"Chaos Never Dies Day takes the stance that the perfect, quiet moment we’re all striving for and anticipating doesn’t – and likely never will – exist, and that we should make the most of now, chaos-and-all, and embrace the moment."
Karen - I'd be more willing to comply with the doc's advice on lab work if it didn't cost so much! ;D
Vicki - Sounds like your sister left you a wonderful treasure box!
Meg - I couldn't find the soup recipe I liked so much last time, so tonight I'm making the one below, which is a little more involved. The one I used before was super simple, and I'm determined to find it again. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-cauliflower-soup-0
Becca - Thank you! I sang "What A Wonderful World" to myself on your behalf.
Ginger - Thanks! I didn't realize until after I'd posted that your recipe link was for the muffins... I thought it was for the breakfast sandwiches! Anyhow, I'll try making my own next time, but last night I got the makings for some using "light" English muffins, which will still make some nice hot breakfasts for us.
Barbara - Photographs are what first led me to work on my weight too. It seems like some people put on weight when they're stressed and others lose it. I remember a friend, going through a divorce about the same time I was, commenting that she looked "like a scarecrow" in family pictures. And I looked like a stuffed turkey in mine.
Michelle - If you can't expand your mother-in-law's quilt, it might make a dramatic wall hanging. I like to use them behind beds, sofas, etc.
Rye - Ouch! Typical cats, pigging out while Mom's bleeding on the floor.
Pip - Congratulations to Kirby on attaining his marathon goals! That's a heck of a come-back story, and I agree that it would probably be inspirational to other runners.
Today is my last work day before another long weekend at Dad's river house, sans cell phone and internet. Hopefully I'll at least manage to get in cell range long enough to check in every day. I'm taking a small trailer down there (goes behind a riding mower), so I have to take the older car and the utility trailer. Not looking forward to that... I've already scouted out a slightly longer route that doen't involve getting on the interstate or the toll road.
Anyhow, I'd better get on it if I want to finish work at a reasonable hour today.
Wish you all a beautiful day.
-Yvonne in TX
Michelle, you can also make a couch throw if you can't expend the quilt. Something for her to cuddle up with.0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Lanette- thanks for the information! We will definitely look into that. We had 5500 out-of-pocket per person before benefits would kick in. So, we are very used to paying through the nose. John's cobra insurance is 1300 a month if we wanted to continue with them. What was really disheartening is that when John was applying for jobs he applied to be an health insurance salesman. I wonder if the American public would be happy to know that as a health insurance salesman he would have gotten 55% of your premium! That doesn't even count the percentage that the insurance company it self makes.
Thanks for all your help!
Mary - wow. Good luck.
I just read an article on the AARP website about Direct Care. It said people on Medicare can't use Direct Care.
That is NOT accurate, of course they can. Direct Care physicians don't take insurance so aren't covered by Medicare or Supplemental Insurance, but if patients can come up with the monthly fee, it's not a problem. Labs and specialists and diagnostic tests are covered by Medicare just fine.
In fact, our Direct Care provider has a lot of patients on Medicare - we are more than willing to pay the fee in order to have a whole HOUR with our physician if we need it, plus there are fewer physicians in our area and they are super busy and it takes days to get appointments.
AARP = insurance. Sheesh.
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Lanette: The dog is doing better and is taking another round of medicine from the vet. The poops I've been finding are the right color and firmer. We're going the right direction!
Pip: Thanks for the information about the Canine Good Citizen course.
Mary: A part-time position for you with the school district might be just the right bridge for now but brain fog could be a serious worry if you start having trouble again. Students are inclined to take advantage of any variation from routine. Carol's idea of online teaching has real merit. I also like Karen's idea of being a personal trainer. I'm hoping for the best for you. (((hugs)))
Our under-stairs doors are finally hung and have ring pulls to use for opening them. The ring pulls were made in Britain and we ordered them from there. Since they're British products we needed metric hardware. It was fun for me to point that out to DH in the hardware store. :devil:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn
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Hi Gals,
Heather – I did some googling and math and your DIL ted talk will be on at 1 am Sunday morning in CA, any chance on tape delay? I love you, but 1 am is pretty brutal!
Kelly – I just got my hair cut in a bob too! Not graduated, though… “The Girl Who series; The Girl Who Takes An Eye For An Eye. Long title, but it is wonderful to have another installment of the Lisbeth Salander stories.” I read the first 3 and LOVED them, but did not know there were more as I heard the author had died…. Is someone else writing them?
Mary - the other retired teachers will probably have better input than I but 3 things popped into my head right away, first is in the area of CA I live in many of the school districts do not offer health insurance, the union contract many years back gave up insurance for a retirement program and it is an ongoing battle to get insurance into the contract, so be sure it is offered before you go for it. Second is could you do a tutoring program, or a long term sub (a friend here is doing a 6 month sub job), so the rapport could be built with the kids to solve some of the disrespect problems, with the lymes would you qualify for disability which would give you some insurance?
Thinking of you all…
Smiles
Kim from N. California
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the towels I embroidered for a hostess gift...0
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Hello ladies. The wind is out of my sails a little. I am not quite sure why. I have nibbled on some on my husband's Marion berry strudel bites, so I must be feeling guilty about that. I am really hard on myself and can even convince myself that my day is lost by eating one wrong thing. I am not perfect, and my sister told me the other day I was so diligent with eating clean and healthy. That made me feel good. I want to be that girl that sees this thru. I want to be that accountable. Maybe realizing that as long as I log things, and keep at this, my weight loss journey will be a success.
There's perfection in being imperfect.
I need to know my choices aren't based on things from a diet, they are choices that are healthy, and stuff I like to eat. My husband has to beg me to buy healthy food, because I'm used to buying for other people. Its just him and I and so the other day when we went shopping I was looking at grapefruit segments in cups. Looking at the large container it made more "cents" to buy that instead of the individual cups. But the large container costs $9 which was uncomfortable for me to rationalize. My husband was saying if you want it get it! I got it, but jeez! Soon I will need my wild rice, and that is $9 as well!
Take care!
Becca
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Mary cobra insurance is one of the most expensive health care insurance.
I sub because I do not have it in me to teach full time anymore. I know you have great routines and ways to handle students, so that would not be the issue. Another thought is if you could find the right para position. It does not pay as well, but often offers health care insurance. I would go for kindergarten or preschool para. The special ed one can be tough because of behavior issues. You do not have all the lesson plans and pressures of being in charge. You also work a set number of hours and have holidays and summers off unless you want to do summer school.
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Becca, I have seen you list calorie counts and some times you are under 1000 calories, I'm not sure if that's at the end of the day or not, but if in the week there is enough un-eaten calories for a strudel bite, and you can limit yourself to an appropriate amount, you should log it and remember this is a life long style change! I know I hate spending a lot on a market item, but grapefruit is so healthy and you are saving money in the long run and really that like the dieting is the goal, every bite or penny counts but at the end of the month it is are you within budget, and is the scale down....5
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You ladies are so insightful and supportive! I love checking in with you all NYKAREN 3
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Day 1 2.31 miles walked and that was just at work I knew I walked a lot work with children, no sweet tea just water for me that is a big thing since this southern girl drinks the sweet tea, also I logged my food5
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Good evening friends. Been a long day of shopping with our last stop at Costco. Really didn't buy very much.
Meg- thank goodness the tumor wasn't cancer. Dr thought that when a cyst was cut out years ago they left a piece. He was very surprised at how deep it was. Still hurts as it is right under where my bra snaps. As others have said, you are a strong woman and you will get through this difficult time. Be like Allie, keep all of us in your pocket.
Felicia - you son is sweet. We went to Israel and loved every minute we were there.
Mary- because my hubby was in the AF and we moved to different states. Consequently, I had to get new certifications for each state. Agree the subbing is difficult. Because I taught business subjects it was easier as they choose to take the classes. You probably would have to get certified to be a personal trainer as well.
Yvonne- are you located near the DFW area? Kelly is coming done in January and hoping to meet some of the TX girls in the DFW area.
Welcome to the newbies. Come back often and chat.
SueBDew in TX1 -
Wet drizzly day today although we had a sunbreak just as I was feeding this morning. How nice was that? Everybody is hanging in the shelters today. DH is going to have a knee replacement on Dec 12. He has post-polio syndrome so it will be a little more complicated. I expect he will be very grumpy during recovery. We had a good choir practice last night, did some work on the Christmas cantata. We have some new members which is wonderful. It is so nice to have a fuller sound.
Mary - That is a really hard decision to make but if you are happy and don't need the money I think I would not worry about a job.
Kim - Those towels are darling. You are so talented and I am sure whoever gets them will be pleased.
Becca - I hope you ate that marionberry bite very slowly and savored each morsel. If you did and logged it then I think you did awesome. If you stuffed it down feeling guilty and not even tasting it then ask yourself why. And like Kim says the real numbers that matter are at the end of the week or the month. Please don't feel down on yourself for you are an awesome woman.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA2 -
Becca, I have seen you list calorie counts and some times you are under 1000 calories, I'm not sure if that's at the end of the day or not, but if in the week there is enough un-eaten calories for a strudel bite, and you can limit yourself to an appropriate amount, you should log it and remember this is a life long style change! I know I hate spending a lot on a market item, but grapefruit is so healthy and you are saving money in the long run and really that like the dieting is the goal, every bite or penny counts but at the end of the month it is are you within budget, and is the scale down....
Well here are my week 1 results
Goals for the week
Calories 1200 day 8400 week
Fats 53 grams a day, 371 week
Proteins 46 grams day, 322 week
My numbers.
Week 1
Calories 7955
Fats 318
Proteins 339
Average for week
calories 1236
Fats 45 g
Proteins 48 g
Week 2
Calories 7299
Fats 282
Proteins 388
Average for week
Calories 1042
Fats 40 g
Proteins 55 g
So I am eating enough protein, but I need more calories!
I am eating fats, and not going over my ceiling of 53 g a day.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Becca
Swimming in numbers now in
Oregon
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Becca - Don't beat yourself up. Even if you ate "bad" food all day, it is one day. Log it, let it go and move on. Personally I don't call any food bad. If I want it and it fits into my calorie allotment that I have set for myself, then I eat it without guilt.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
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Okay, I'm just curious. Why did you embroider "gooble till you wooble" instead of "gobble til you wobble"the towels I embroidered for a hostess gift...
Am I missing a local colloquism or something? I've just never heard it said that way. Cute towels.
The "oh crap" moment I had yesterday... realizing at mile 10 of my 14 mile run that I had forgotten my fitbit. My intended trouncing of my grandson in steps didn't happen. lol
Had a meeting with our investment counselor last night about retirement options. I liked the "Monte Carlo" option.... spend every last dime before I die. lol Not that we would, we tend to be pretty controlled when it comes to spending but I thought the name of that "option" was rather humorous.
Busy making Christmas presents here. Throwing pottery, 8 sets of mugs and a bowl for Corporate folks and sewing my little heart out for the grandkids. Tired of sitting.
Marcelyn
playing in clay and thread in Houston
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Machka - glad you are recovering from that tooth extraction. I think I have a cavity starting under an old crown... my last experience at a dentist working on those molars, I had a bad reaction to the painful shot...there was plenty of screaming and crying and shaking, I had never done that in my life. The evil hygienist just kept pumping the novocaine in and wasn't giving it time to freeze the nerve. I have since switched dentists, will likely need a root canal and in that case, I am considering finding an endodontist who will just knock me out.
One of the problems with freezing me was that I had a bad reaction to the adrenaline they use with the local anaesthetic during my root canal (heart rate shot up, dizzy, nauseated, sweating profusely, headache, etc) . I'd never had that reaction before but mentioned it this time, and so they gave me a local without adrenaline. Unfortunately, it works better with adrenaline so that was part of the reason I wasn't frozen enough.
And if I ever have to have a tooth pulled again, I will strongly suggest that I be knocked out for it!
A sort of "funny" thing ... all the way through I kept thinking about what it must have been like for people before there was such a thing as local anaesthetic. My understanding is that they gave them a lot of whiskey ... numb the senses, clean the area (perhaps?), and help them forget what happened. I wanted to call a halt to the proceedings half way through and ask for a bottle or two of whiskey!!
M in Oz
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okiewoman510 wrote: »Becca - Don't beat yourself up. Even if you ate "bad" food all day, it is one day. Log it, let it go and move on. Personally I don't call any food bad. If I want it and it fits into my calorie allotment that I have set for myself, then I eat it without guilt.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
Could not have said it better myself. This is how I try to look at it. I have to eat as best I can but want to enjoy the foods I like. Just have to eat the “bad” foods sporadically and track them. Doing that way is something I can live with without the guilt.2 -
Ladies thanks for all of the advice. I all ready have three possible job offers maybe four. But I think I like retirement. Lenora I retired because I was commuting 3 hours from my new husband's home. John can find a job or we can be on a permanent vacation
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coastalgosgal wrote: »Hello ladies. The wind is out of my sails a little. I am not quite sure why. I have nibbled on some on my husband's Marion berry strudel bites, so I must be feeling guilty about that. I am really hard on myself and can even convince myself that my day is lost by eating one wrong thing. I am not perfect, and my sister told me the other day I was so diligent with eating clean and healthy. That made me feel good. I want to be that girl that sees this thru. I want to be that accountable. Maybe realizing that as long as I log things, and keep at this, my weight loss journey will be a success.
There's perfection in being imperfect.
I need to know my choices aren't based on things from a diet, they are choices that are healthy, and stuff I like to eat. My husband has to beg me to buy healthy food, because I'm used to buying for other people. Its just him and I and so the other day when we went shopping I was looking at grapefruit segments in cups. Looking at the large container it made more "cents" to buy that instead of the individual cups. But the large container costs $9 which was uncomfortable for me to rationalize. My husband was saying if you want it get it! I got it, but jeez! Soon I will need my wild rice, and that is $9 as well!
Take care!
Becca
Oregon
I opted not to follow a diet ... no clean eating, no healthy eating, no vegetarian, paleo, or whatever else is all the thing these days.
Instead, I just count calories.
That said, I do have to make wise choices. For example, nuts are very high in calories, but have no staying power whatsoever. I can easily down 500+ calories in nuts, and be looking for another snack 30 minutes later. So ... no nuts. Pears are the same way ... higher in calories than I thought they were and I'm starving 20 min later. Therefore I experimented and now choose things that I know will work to help me remain under my calories and feel reasonably full.
But since I am only counting calories, if I have one of my favourites nutella and honey on toast ... that's OK, as long as it fits within my calories. If I'm going to have that, it might mean I need to exercise a bit more or have less of something else. So there are no "wrong" foods ... it's just a matter of strategy adjustment.
To that end, I find that prelogging works well. I prelog and determine whether or not I've got room for ... whatever extra I want to eat. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.
M in Oz
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stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 8.28min, 133mhr, 10.7amph. 1.5mi= 81c
apple watch- 58c
LATERAL MACHINE- 20min, 62aw, 5lat, 5lvl, 129mhr, 1.72mi = 145c
apple watch- 141c
*old* SKI MACHINE- 15min, 15resist, 3ncl, 124mhr, .77mi = 100c
apple watch- 90c
Floor exercises- 4.36min, 4sets of 10ea, pushups, ab sliding crunches= 35c
apple watch- 41c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 6.27min, 13.7amph, 130mhr, 1.4mi= 52c
appple watch- 46c
ride bike puy 2 sumn sta- 16.12min, 145mhr, 11.2amph, 3mi= 152c
apple watch- 111c
JOG sta 2 wk- 4.51min, 150mhr, 9.23min mi, .5mi= 60c
apple watch- 54c
jog wk 2 sta- 5.20min, 10.17min mi, 144mhr, .5mi = 60c
apple watch- 55c
ride dome 2 hm- 20.09min, 7.5amph, 157mhr,2.5mi =n221c
apple watch-137c
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Becca, could you add some fruit smoothies to get more calories?
Sue, I had both knees done at the same time and was glad I did. I feel for your DH and sending good wishes for a speedy recovery. One thing to think know is that at the 4th week post-op don’t be surprised if he gets depressed. This happened to me and the dr said it happens to most people. That 4th week was a killer but then was fine. Being faithful to the PT is very important too.
Well think I started to turn the eating around today. Ate the right number of calories and tracked everything. Must be because I had you all in my pocket.
Another person at work asked me if I was losing weight. Guess I’ve lost enough that it’s becoming more noticeable. I’m both happy and nevous about that. Funny that I feel that way. Trying to focus more on me and how I feel and less how others may view me. Boy that’s a real mind shift as I’ve cared for so long how others viewed me. But in a way it’s liberating.
Terry in VT off to bed and book.
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Hi there, awake in the night so I'm visiting you all. The day went well but I wish I could sleep better. I've moved in to my sons half of the bed in their room so I don't disturb DH. Will try again in a minute to sleep.
I hope I will be able to see the live stream but I am not very tech savvy. www.tedxunic tells you about the conference and Jessamy is on at 15.35 Cyprus time Saturday. I expect it will be archived. Kim, is it Saturday v early???
Will try to sleep now.
Heather UK XXXXXX1 -
Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Friends,
I just saw a preview ad for the Walmart Black Friday sale and they have a 5 quart Instant Pot on sale for $49. I know that may not be large enough for some but wanted you to know about it just in case any of you are interested.
Kelly, I still marvel at how creative you are with the kids. The owl cookies are precious. (later) You win the prize for my best giggle of the day just thinking about your DH chatting away as ya’ll swim.
Rye, I never heard of crock pot stuffing. Do you prepare the rest the same way as if it were in the oven/bird? I admit, as many things as I can make very good, stuffing is not one of them. My great gravy is often the savior but I’d love to have a good dressing for a change.
Lisa, what if egg just stayed in the house? Would that solve some of the problem or create a bigger one?
Pat, OMG have you had your hands full. I’m so glad you got your DH to the doctor when you did. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Barbie, I am the same way about my first hour in the morning. DH can ask or tell me something but I don’t want a conversation yet.
Vicki, how special to get the things that were your mother’s and grandmother’s.
Mary, a 40 pound kettle bell does sound really heavy. Good grief, lady!!!!
Felicia, your son is a doll. Think he’ll be an actor when he grows up?
Rye, I’m glad the cabinet door didn’t cut a big gash in your head. Take care.
Pip, seeing the pictures of Kirby again just reminds me of what all you both went through and how worried we were for you both. He has just done fantastic. And like Katla, I remember vividly your fall in Vegas and that shoulder bone sticking up. You two need to just chill for a while. (((Hugs))) to you both.
Joyce, those were some interesting stories about things that went on in the hospital. Lol and ewwwww
NYKaren, how nice that you and DH had the day off on the same day. Hope it was fun.
Kelly, I’ll bet you could write a book about things with the kiddos. Don’t you wonder why they would think of elephant poop rather than dog or cat poop. Lol
Mary, I can understand why you didn’t like subbing. I subbed a few times in a school where I worked as a Teacher’s Aide and at least I knew the kids and they knew me. I still didn’t like it and would have never subbed in a different school. Health insurance is why I worked as long as I did after we moved to Myrtle Beach. Good luck with your decision!
Marcelyn, I like the name of the “Monte Carlo” option, too. The biggest problem with it is that we never know if we have an accurate calendar and the money could run out before the days do. lol
Terry, isn’t it exciting when people finally start to notice the weight loss? Keep up the great work.
to all the Newbies. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
It turned cold (for us) here yesterday so today I made chicken soup. My DD took a taste when she got home from work and even she said it was good. I see that some of you are cooking soup this week. You know what they say about “brilliant minds”. *smile* It has not stopped raining all day since daylight. I hope it will finish overnight.
Sending love, good thoughts and sunshine to all of you.
I Love you
DJ
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Couple more, second picture is side view of the tree ornament. Gearing up, going to offer some for sell and see how it goes.
Janetr OKC
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Janet, your ornaments are simply breathtaking! Love them!!
Becca1 -
Crock Pot Stuffing:
Ingredients
2 Cups chopped onions
1 1/2 Cups celery, chopped into small pieces
1/4 Cup Butter
1 Tbsp Sage (ground)
1 tsp Marjoram (ground)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Savory
1/2 tsp Thyme
12 Cups Bread, toasted or stale, torn into bits
1/4 Cup Parsley, chopped
1 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock
1 1/2 tsp Poultry Seasoning
Directions
Saute onions and celery in butter until onion is just translucent
Stir in sage, marjoram, salt, pepper, savory and thyme
Combine vegetable mix with bread cubes and parsley - toss well.
Pour stock over mixture - Toss well.
In crock pot - cook covered on high for one hour.
Reduce to low, continue cooking for 2-3 hours. Check and stir every hour, and add poultry seasoning as necessary to taste.
Rye NOTE: I add a lot of poultry seasoning, as I find original seasoning makes a bland stuffing. I add it in 1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp at a time when I stir usually about 1 1/2 to 2 tsp extra in total. I also check in every 1/2 hour or 45 mins to stir and season.
Cook time better on long side 3 to 4 hours. (Weak crockpot?). If longer cooking, may need a touch more liquid (chicken stock) added at check in. Like 1 tbs.
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Did a Cathe Legs with Weights and Barre DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to go to water aerobics
Rye - you poor dear. Take care of yourself. My grandmother used Boroleum (you get it at the pharmacy but you have to ask for it) for a dry nose. I tried it when we lived in the Poconos and it really works!
pip - those pics of Kirby injured bring back not-so-good memories
Kim - thanks for the the "how to heat up" stuffing.
NYKaren - enjoy your day with dh
katla - I was shocked to find out that there are courses online to make a dog a service dog, so I'm sure there are ones online to get the dog to be a therapy dog.
I go for my DEXA scan tomorrow. Oh fun...I'm not really looking forward to it
Mary - is tutoring a possibility? I can see where subbing all day would tire you out. But tutoring you can kind-of make your own hours.
Yvonne - what a good idea to make a wall hanging! I never thought of that. Or a couch throw. You know, these are things I never thought of!
kim - beautiful towels!
Michele in NC
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