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5/21/13 8:46 P

At one point we were within the boundaries of severe weather, however, now we are not any where close. Very little activity at all right now.

My dads doctor has ordered him to have physical therapy since he has fallen twice. He will do it for awhile on his own, however, will eventually stop doing it.

Getting many errands done so I am getting caught up.

Georgia hope that you will get some relief from all the work that is coming your way.

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5/20/13 3:41 P

It is so cold in the mornings and ant nights. I really do not like it very much. This has made more people come out to do shopping and has made us very busy at the store.

Hope the bad weather does not affect you too much. I wish I could fit some walking into my days but ow they are dark in the mornings when I get up and dark when I come home. I guess I shall have to figure it out some other way.

Have a good day/ night.

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5/20/13 2:01 P

Thanks Georgia I will try what you suggested. Hoping that you are having a better day today. There have been news of other tornado victims in the central area of the United States. We are suppose to experience bad weather tomorrow. Let us hope that we can get some more rain from the weather.

Today ran a lot more errands----later will probably do some more walking when it cools down some in the evening. Forgot to go walk in the mall when I was over in that direction running errands.

My ticker shows my true weight now. Thanks.

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5/20/13 4:29 A

to go to your start page and on the left where it says change goal hit that button and then it takes you to another page where you change everything you need to change. eg set your goal weight etc.ee how you go with that.

So tired after another long and hard day.

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5/20/13 1:35 A

Georgia my ticker has showed as I weigh 135 for a long time and now I have tried to show my new weight and it will not allow it as it keeps telling me, I need a number higher than 135 any ideas how to put in the new pound weight? I have tried going to my spark page and trying to correct it and it does not work. How can a get some help in resolving this problem it has been a long time since I have been on this site; how do I get to asked questions?
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Had a great time at dinner.

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5/19/13 4:41 P

A lazy day. Sunny and humid.

Going to meet with some friends for dinner.

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5/18/13 4:29 A

have a good weekend

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5/18/13 3:42 A

I am so glad you are well and safe. Enjoy your walk.

Had a good busy day at work but am glad to be home now.

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5/17/13 6:04 P

The tornado was about 5 hours away from us....we are in the middle of the state and it happened close to Dallas/Fort Worth area close to the Texas Panhandle. There was alot of damage as it was a bad tornado----altogether there were about 13 in the area.

A nice day of walking before it got too hot to walk. Many errands done. More things to do next week. Getting ready to go swim with a friend who is trying to swim as a way to lose some weight. Our mobile home park has an indoor pool.

I had a nice Mother's Day spending it with a friends' family and another friend. I heard from my daughter via email, too.

Have a great weekend to all!!!

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5/16/13 4:23 A

So sorry to hear of your pain. I hope tomorrow is abetter day.

The email from your son sounds perfect. better than any card.

Dh stands for darling husband. SIL - son or sister in law. MIL mother inlaw. DS darling son and so forh.

I am exhausted after a huge day at work. I hope I sleep well tonight.

Patty I hope that tornado was not near you.

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5/15/13 11:27 P

It's been awhile since I checked in. Your openness is really admirable. I hate to complain but this has been a really tough day. I only got 6 hours sleep and I do best on at least 10 hrs. We got up earlier than usual to go into the nearby city for our monthly 4 hour shopping trip! No sleep and a 4 hour trip are more than my disabled body can handle. By the time we finished shopping at the first store I could barely move and we had 3 more stores to go to plus eat lunch at a favorite chinese restaurant. I was so tired and in so much pain I didn't want to eat. I gave my eggroll to my husband and ate only 1/2 of what was on my plate. The second half we had for dinner. Just too much! I came home 6 hours ago and am just now recovering from the earlier part of the day.

New subject...how were your Mother's Days? I had a lovely Mother's Day, hope you did as well! Something tells me I wrote about this already. The very best part of Mother's Day for me was an email from my son I read on Monday; he wrote that he couldn't find a card saying what he wanted to say so he sent the email. To make a long message short he thanked me for raising him with so much love and such a strong faith that he could instill those attributes into his children. Needless to say my hear swelled!

You guys are probably asleep as I write this. Have a good night's sleep and a great day Thursday!

And, Georgia, what does DH stand for?

to you both! B-

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5/15/13 3:39 P

Last night went out for dinner with my DH as I was too tired to cook. I must have eaten something that did not agree with me and felt unwell most of the night.

I should always cook as it is so much more healthier. Lesson learnt!!

It is cold this morning but that is ok as the sun is due to shine all day today. Sunshine is so therapeutic.

Enjoy your walk. Today I will be in another area and doin a lot of stock unpacking and checking etc. Will sure burn some calories today.

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5/15/13 2:53 P

We received some rain during the night; none for today though. Not in our future anytime soon. It is sunny and not to humid right now. As soon as I finish here I am going to try to get in another walk.

Right now it is not a drama and when it starts being drama I leave to let my dad calm down.

It is not easy working in retail sometimes when you have to put new things out when they come in and to serve your customer at the same time. I have done that before, so I know how tiring in can get.

May you have some nice weather mixed in with your regular weather. We are going to start getting hotter temps ourselves, so you are not alone.

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5/15/13 4:32 A

Patty sometimes think our parents become like little children. I hope it does not turn into too much of a drama for you. Glad your appointment went well.

had a busy day at work and I did sleep so much better last night.

Cold has arrived and I do not like it very much. Hope your weather is nice.

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5/14/13 6:48 P

Georgia may you be blessed with peaceful sleep night after night.

My dad is not a happy camper right now since his graham crackers and diet coke has been taken away from him. I am hoping that it will mean that I do not have to go to the doctor every week for awhile.

Today was my doctor day. Everything went well, therefore, I am happy.

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5/14/13 4:26 A

Lets hope Patty.

Been very busy at work and so tired,

catch up tomorrow.

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5/13/13 11:28 P

A beautiful and nice day to spend time outside, just right for a long walk before dinner after a busy day.

Took my dad to the doctor, getting him back on track. Let us hope the changes that were made will help keep him out of the doctors office for awhile.

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5/11/13 6:16 P

Have a happy Mothers day. Enjoy your day with friends. I am going to my sons for dinner after the baby gets picked up at lunch time.

Rain overnight but just showers.

Happy days to everyone

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5/11/13 10:20 A

We have not been getting all the rain that some places have been getting with a lot of hail and high winds leading to destruction. I am glad for that, however, would appreciate some more rain. It is nice to know we have the possibilities of more rain in the near future.

I will probably take it easy today. Tomorrow I am going with a friend to another friends house for a gathering of friends and family for Mother's Day. I have been able to go to the mall to walk; and, I probably will go later after I get some things done here at the house.

How are you doing with Raffi. I hope that you are really enjoying yourself. Just being with him probably relaxes you.

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5/10/13 4:28 P

Patty thank you- I hope my finger heals too. It is my my pointer finger on my right hand and I am right handed.

Raffi came and we have been playing like two little babies(me).

He is a blessing.

Hope the weather settles and that you are getting your walks in at the mall.

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5/10/13 9:19 A

Georgia hope that your split finger feels better soon. Enjoy your grandson!

We have been having alot of rain the last two days....expecting more in the next couple of days.
It has alot of lighting and thunder and some with hail.

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5/9/13 10:40 P

Rain expected here today as well.

My little man is due in a couple of hours. Oh ladies you would have laughed at us yesterday morning. Barry and I trying to get our neighbour's portacot set up. What a comedy. We finally managed to get it up but oh so funny.

Work was so busy last night and I now have a split finger which is really sore. Just from the dryness and the fact I got it caught in some cardboard yesterdayurs.

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5/9/13 5:38 P

Georgia glad to hear that you were feeling better. Hoping that you are still feeling better. I hope that you enjoy your grandson. Because of my daughter being so far away I do not know about her life. I have some good friends who let me share with their grandchildren and dog. And my brother is good to share his grandchildren with me too.

B I hope that you are doing well.

We got a little rain today with more possibly tonight and tomorrow. It could be severe. I went to the dentist when a tooth hurt today and found out that I have to have a root canal Tuesday as they did not have time to do it today.

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5/6/13 9:45 P

Georgia, I am glad to hear you don't suffer headaches; I thought I remembered you mentioning them preivously. But then there goes my aged mind. Sorry for the error!

Have fun with your grandson! Grandchildren are so delightful. The picture I use on this site is of me and our oldest grandchild taken several years ago. She is will be 15 this year. Hard to believe; wasn't she just an adorable baby we could hold and cuddle? Anyway, enjoy!

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5/6/13 4:00 P

Barb I don't suffer headaches. I do not know where this one came from. I think I was exhausted and I had been standing a long time in shoes I do not normally wear.

Yes i had a lovely Easter.

Looking forward to the weekend and babysitting my grnadson for the first time.

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5/6/13 3:53 P

Georgia! Glad you are feeling better. Were you able to take part in the Easter celebration at all? Is there any thing you can do for your headaches? Have a great night! And take good care! B-

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5/6/13 4:24 A

Yes I am feeling better and back to normal again.

Busy day at work and am having an early night tonight.

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5/5/13 5:22 P

B glad to hear that the fire is not too close to you.

Georgia hope that you are feeling better.

Just came home from having a healthy lunch with two friends of mine as we ate at a friends house.

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5/4/13 9:08 P

Georgia! The valley is awesome, and also only 12 miles from the ocean. Thanks for thinking of us in regard to the fires. The so-called Springs Fire in Ventura County is close to us, but far enough away to not be a concern, thankfully!

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5/4/13 5:36 P

The valley sounds aewsome. Hope you are safe from the fires.

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5/4/13 5:35 P

Georgia and Patty! Good for you Patty for convincing your friends to eat the way you have been eating. That must help you stay on your path. Georgia I hope you have gotten or will get some rest this weekend! Today I am doing household and financial stuff - that's always fun so I will get a sense of accompishment there; and tomorrow I am going to our local museum with a neighbor and that should be at least interesting. And...I live in a small valley near the central coast of California.

Have a good weekend! B-

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5/4/13 5:22 P

Patty sounds like our weather is very similar at the moment.
Glad your friends are going to follow your good lead in the food area.

Slept well last night even though I had the most shocking headache and felt sick all day. Still feel a bit off but not like yesterday. Got to get the table set and ready for Greek Easter lunch. I have been very fortunate that my mother cooked and prepared everything for lunch.

Blessings to all.

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5/4/13 10:07 A

The nights are cold, and today it is cool and sunny. We did have alot of fun at the dinner and music. The guys were good. The food was fried, however, we are going to start to be healthy. Both friends are going to start eating the way I have had to do.

Last night and today I have little Zoye for the last time until she comes back later in the year.

Barb and Georgia have a good weekend.

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5/4/13 4:20 A

Headache and back ache from work. Early to bed for me.

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5/4/13 2:21 A

Today I got to the gym and it was difficult AND energizing! Wow, my geographical guesses are way off! That is humbling, but humble is good.

You all have a geat weekend!

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5/3/13 4:03 P

Patty rest is a magic word. It eludes me.

Work today and then I am lucky enough to have gotten Sunday off.

The weather is colder at night but the days are still great for everything.

Have a great time at the music festival.

Barb have a nice weekend.

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5/3/13 1:39 P

Barb I live in the middle of the state of Texas close to San Antonio in the hill country.

Georgia hope you got everything done that needed to be done.

Cold, cold, cold for the next couple of days.

Planning to go to listen to music tonight----unfortunately it is outside, so will stay to eat and then see how long we can stand it. Getting ready to go to the mall where I will walk today.

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5/2/13 11:45 P

Sorry! Guessed wrong! Australia has always been a place of interest to me. Thanks for bringing me up to date, B-

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5/2/13 10:36 P

Sorry - I live in Australia.

We must have similar weather patterns in the various seasons.

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5/2/13 5:11 P

for your support. This first day didn't go well - I couldn't sleep last night so when it was time to go to the gym this morning I was finally asleep and they are only open until 1pm on Tu and Th. Ah well. Tomorrow I will go to the gym regardless of when I wake up. Son I am off to my once a month visit to the salon and that always makes me feel better too!

Georgia you must be in England. What a lovely place to live! Patty, you must live in the MId-West U.S. I live in Southern California.

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5/2/13 3:48 P

Barb you are lucky to get a personal trainer. Good results to you.

Patty it seems a few of my American friends a going through cold weather.

We are still having great weather.

Day off today and so much to do today.

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5/2/13 3:43 P

Good job, B! A good first step getting a personal trainer. Start with small steps and you will make it to larger steps.

WE GOT RAIN LAST NIGHT! And we are suppose to have more chances of rain.

I was busy today taking my dad to a doctor's appointment. And the weather is cold and windy, so I am taking the day off from everything and get back into exercising tomorrow.

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5/2/13 5:11 A

This doesn't really fit any of the preceeding discussions but I did want to share some good news...today I finally took the long talked about step of arranging for a personal trainer. She is the physical therapist who has worked with me in recovering all my joint replacements so I know the good work she does. She has me working on several different pieces of equipment at her gym. Another step forward! Just wanted to share my good news. Thanks for being there.

Oh, yeah...I don't know who the first name request was made but my first name is Barbara, even though I sign every thing on-line "B-"

Keep up the good work everyone! B-

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5/2/13 3:51 A

No problems.
Patty I have similar issues with friends too.

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5/2/13 3:45 A

Thank you Georgia for the recipe--I will have to try that.

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5/1/13 10:37 P

I am glad to see new people to the group.

Now if I could learn I do not have to go out to eat with friends, however, have them come to my house for a meal. I could then keep off what I have lost. That is my down fall.

I have made up for any sleep that I missed the other night.

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5/1/13 3:52 P

Losing weight slowly means it will have a better chace of staying off. I have only lost a small amount in the last 3 months and my dr says that is a good thing as it is more likely to stay off.

Welcome to ur group and may we have your first name to make it more personal.

Bad sleep night and then I finally drift off and the alarm goes off. Next time the alarm may be doing some air travel on a one way ticket somewhere. LOL!!

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5/1/13 8:07 A

This is a wonderul forum! Everyone is so positive and supportive! I lost them for a while and felt lost. Hope you find this board as supportive as I do! As for dessert...I found that following the SP menus has helped me learn how to eat correctly and eating their snacks, or even switching from one menu to another, feels like eating dessert to me. Chocolate would be nice, and there have been a couple of snacks that included some chocolate, but not like a favorite chocolate candy or cake. It works for me. I hope it works for you!

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5/1/13 3:10 A

Michele this is a quick dessert.
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon sugar or alternate
1 tablespoon cocoa not hot chocolate powder
pinch salt
pinch bi carb soda
1 tablespoon natural yogurt.

mix well microwave 1 minute.

Quick and nice

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4/30/13 5:22 P

Thank you for the warm welcome. I don't know about the rest of you, but I am a yo-yo dieter. I have tried several. Some have worked and some have not. I tend to stress eat and then guilt myself aferwards. I seem to have a lot more discipline this time around, however, the one thing I am missing is something sweet or a small type of dessert after dinner. For now I am trying sugar free jello, but something "chocolatey" would be nice! What do you all do for sweets? Have a great rest of the day! :)

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4/30/13 3:38 P

Patty I know what you mean. Mybrother lives locally and for a long time did nothing in regards to both my parents appointments. Then one day my husband was not very well and I told mum she had to get my brother to help as I cannot do everything and work full time as well. Now when I can't she calls him and he has to pull his weight.

It is hard on you.

We had a wet summer but I am not complaining as we so need the rain and the water. Hope all of aour weather settles down soon.

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4/30/13 3:01 P

It is warm and humid. Plenty of rain in the last couple of days all around us, just not us. We are going to get another cold front in a couple of days. And the weather man says that he thinks we will have a wet spring and summer. I am busy with appointments for him this week. Next week I am going to be busy with mine. I do wish that my brother lived closer, so that he could take turns taking responsibility for him.

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4/30/13 4:31 A

I hate it when our loved ones get really old and these things happen to them. After so many busy weeks, a quiet day today and it was a bit hard to handle. We did lots of cleaning and rearranging. The days are still quite warm. No sign of autumn or winter.

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4/29/13 10:19 P

Welcome Michele.

Georgia he has been forgetful for a long time which they think is due to the fact he might have had mini-strokes.

Our days are getting hot and humid. I used to be able to be out in it without sweating. Not anymore.

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4/29/13 4:59 A

Patty is he starting to get forgetful?
I am glad you enjoyed your walk. You must be gettng high heats now. Our heat is wonderful - no humidity just warmth.

Had a busy day at work today and am a bit tired now.

Hello Michele welcome. Cutting down portions is the key. I drink lots of water and hardly ever drink alcohol or sodas. Love veges and fruits.

have a good day.

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4/29/13 1:29 A

Hello all,
I would also like to join this group. I joined SP around beginning of year, but didn't really start doing anything to lose until 2 weeks ago. I am on the South Beach diet and not following to the letter, but have cut out all bad carbs and sugar. I have lost 7lbs in 2 weeks due to that, eating alot of veggies, cutting down my portion sizes. cutting out alcohol (I don't drink alot, however a few beers and glasses of wine add up!) and walking. I look forward to interacting with others to keep myself motivated and help motivate others. :)

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4/28/13 10:22 P

Yes he was eating alot, because he cannot remember things short term, so he would eat too much of them. I think that he is doing okay now.

I took a nice long walk today as I did not realize that it was as humid as it was.

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4/28/13 1:08 A

Patty I thought peanut butter was good for you in small amounts. He sure must have been eating alot.

Lovely days - nice average temps and sunshine.

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4/28/13 12:03 A

Welcome Cheryl.

We are not getting any of the rain as it is just going around us like usual.

Had to take away my dad's graham crackers and peanut butter as his blood sugars were to high so now his blood sugars are good. He could have a small dessert for lunch.

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4/26/13 8:38 P

Patty I hope you get the rain. Yes my mum appreciates my help and her gratitude really humbles me.

Cheryl good way to start the day. Getting your greens in.

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4/26/13 7:36 P

I do really well with a huge bowl of green beans every morning!

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4/26/13 5:32 P

Bless you for helping your mother so much. I know she appreciates it.

Happy Birthday, Georgia.

Looked like rain all day, however, we never got any. Predicting rain for the weekend, so lets hope that we get some rain.

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4/26/13 3:52 P

Had such a busy day yesterday doing so many chores for my mum. Washed her windows, vacuumed, washed and hung curtains, shopping and so much more. I think I burned quite a few calories yesterday. Today I shall do my houswok and have a much easier day.

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4/25/13 4:19 P

Yes Patty it is. I had an emotional time at the parade and also caught up with friends for lunch afterwards.

It was also my birthday yesterday and I had so many phone calls which my day super awesome.

Today mum's shopping day and the usual chores at her place.

Cool nights but the days are still so warm.

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