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simplymichi - 21.04.2006, 16:35
What other hobbies do you have?
OK, I'm starting a new topic here.
What else do you like to do in your free time when you're neither listening to Simply Red nor sitting in front of your PC??? :wink: Power-Shopping? White-water rafting? Tatting? Extreme-Ironing? Gardening? ...
Gina From Da Block - 21.04.2006, 17:39
Nice topic, Michi!!
I like to sing, play drums, play tennis, write poetry/stories & read horror novels, not to mention bike riding & going to the movies. Geez....no wonder I'm so tired!!! :D :P
DIANAD1 - 21.04.2006, 17:49
Hobbies
Good topic idea Michi!!! :D That Extreme Ironing Web Site is a hoot!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
OK I've got a few. I'm into all sorts of Paper Crafts from Scrapbooking to Card Making. Currently I’m starting to work on a Scrapbook of all the vacations I went on over the past few years. It’s a fun but expensive hobby because I keep buying all sorts of rubber stamps, inks, pens, die cuts, paper, tools, stickers etc. It’s an addiction!!!!! LOL!!! I love to make my own cards, gift tags and wrapping paper and give them to family & friends. They really love it when they get a homeade card instead of a card from a store. It’s one of my favorite things to do because I can really relax & enjoy myself when I working on my paper craft projects. :-D
I also love to Garden, cook, go hiking, and of course SHOPPING for anything…food, clothes, cd’s dvd’s, cosmetics, books so on & so on!!!!! Now this is my true addiction!!! :shock:
SMILES :)
DIANAD
sasred - 21.04.2006, 19:08
Nice topic, Michi! And that Extreme Ironing--what a riot!!! You find the craziest, most fun stuff. :D
Spare time--erm, what is that? *laughs* Main hobby right now is bass playing--and I'm feeling enough confidence in it to get what the boys over at TalkBass call GAS--Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Would like to, by the end of the year, maybe, get a Jazz bass (my current is a Precision--long story as to the differences and why one would want both!), and maybe in a couple of years snag a fretless and try learning that.
Also enjoy reading, beach bummin', the occasional crossword or jigsaw puzzle. a few video games, interior decorating, and, like any female, SHOPPING. Weaknesses are used CD shops, music supply stores, bookstores, craft stores, home furnishings places--just dropped $50 on a wall clock at Bed Bath & Beyond that I'd been eyeballing for a year. :oops: (It's spring. I'm getting the "refresh the abode" bug.)
MARTHA JEAN - 23.04.2006, 16:50
OUTSTANDING SUBJECT!!
MY COLLAGE WORK IS A GIFT AND HAVE BEEN DOING IT SINCE I WAS FOUR.
MIXING ALL SORTS OF MUSIC IS SUCH A SATIFACTION AND I USUALLY AM DOING IT DAILY.
BOOKS, CAN'T DO WITHOUT THEM. COOKING AND BAKING, CINEMA FROM DVD'S OR VIDEOS IS A MUST.
WRITING BEINGS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD IS SO INTERESTING AND TAKING MY LITTLE BEETLE BUG ( CALLED BUBBLE.) OUT FOR LONG RIDES , WITH THE TUNES PLAYING LOUD GIVES ME SUCH A RUSH.
SHOPPING IS MY FAVORITE SPORT AND LOVE GOING TO CHARITY SHOPS AND FINDING GOOD QUALITY ITEMS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING
IS HEAVEN.
FLEA MARKETS, GETTING MY FAVORITE PERFUMES, LISTENING TO OUR BABE MICK, TRYING OUT NEW RESTAURANTS AND GOING BACK TO THE OLD ONES .
TAKING PICTURES WHEN I HAVE A CAMERA, WHICH I DON'T AT THIS TIME.
DANCING FOR HOURS TO LIVE OR DISCO MUSIC SUITS ME JUST FINE.
SEEING NEW PLACES AND COUNTRIES AND LEARNING HOW OTHER CULTURES LIVE.
DRESSING UP REAL PRETTY, WITH THE PERFACT OUTFIT, JEWELRY AND
PUMPS. IT GIVES ME SO MUCH SECURITY. DRESSING DOWN TOO.
HAVING COFFEE AT MY FAVORITE COFFEE,BOOK STORE .
CLEANING MY HOUSE AND HAVING MY CAT MAKES ME FEEL SO GOOD.
I COLLECT ANGELS, VINTAGE JEWELRY AND GOOD ART.
TAKING YOGA AND SWIMMING.
HAVING DRINKS WITH FRIENDS AND GOOD, DEEP CONVERSATION.
I'M LUCKY CAUSE IT DOESN'T TAKE TOO MUCH TO MAKE ME HAPPY.
The Rose Tattoo - 23.04.2006, 21:40
SHOPPING :!: :!: :!: FOR SHOES :!: :!: :!:
Every Diva Has Fabulous Shoes (I own a robe that says that)
Behind Every Great Woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes (I own a magnet that says that)
The Rose (sexy in stilettos) Tattoo
sasred - 24.04.2006, 06:37
The Rose Tattoo wrote: SHOPPING :!: :!: :!: FOR SHOES :!: :!: :!:
Every Diva Has Fabulous Shoes (I own a robe that says that)
Behind Every Great Woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes (I own a magnet that says that)
The Rose (sexy in stilettos) Tattoo
Yash, the Diva has a good eye for footwear. Just tell da hubby to leave you on Bond Street should you two ever go to London together. :wink:
*giggling madly* I still remember what a certain gent had to say about that hobby of yours though... :lol: :lol: :lol:
*pokes and runs*
It's spring. I'm feeling mischevious. :devil
Redlollipop - 24.04.2006, 08:57
What other hobbies do you have?
Hi,
Good subject Michi, I was only thinking a few days ago about what other hobbies some of us have so it's interesting to see your post. It's great to know that some are musically gifted, sadly not me, my only attempt at music was recorder classes at Junior school. As for extreme sports, no way Jose, I hate lifts - elevators for those of you on the other side of the pond - the occasional game of 10-pin bowling is about my limit when it comes to sport. My hobbies are keeping in touch with SR friends (although this involves the PC and you asked for things away from the PC). I mostly do handicrafts - knitting, crochet and have recently taken up cross stitch embroidery. I joined a few forums for hints and tips on improving, so set up an on-line photo album as most members have, to display work done. (click www at the end of my post if you're interested in viewing the albums). Just basic level skills really but friends tell me I'm better than I think I am. I've dabbled with card making but I'm not very good so gave it up. Think that's about it really.
simplymichi - 24.04.2006, 16:48
Wow, you're all absolutely creative! I'm just too lazy for all of that :oops: Really don't have enough patience for handicrafts and sport is a foreign word to me - what does that mean?!
So, what do I do when I'm not online?!
My favourite hobby is playing the saxophone. I really enjoy it but unfortunately I tend to do other things instead (like watching TV 'till I fall asleep). I resolve to practice my saxophone a lil more :-D and I hope I'll do so!
And then there are other things I like to do which are hobbies only in the broadest sense:
for example sitting in a sunny place in the garden, listening the birds singing while eating ice cream 8) ... or eating chocolate (YES, I am a chocoholic!) ... or meeting with friends.
Dubwise - 24.04.2006, 21:49
I like to do absolutly nothing.
sasred - 24.04.2006, 22:08
Dubwise wrote: I like to do absolutly nothing.
Oh? So you're giving up on your other lady, are you? :wink: I must have put you off the other night when we were doing slap over webcam/voice chat. :oops:
MARTHA JEAN - 25.04.2006, 18:14
CHOCOLATE RULES!!!!
LIZ, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE EASTER GOODIES, I'M STILL MUNCHING . LOVE TO YOU, MARTHA JEAN
The Rose Tattoo - 01.05.2006, 03:40
MARTHA JEAN wrote: CHOCOLATE RULES!!!!
LIZ, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE EASTER GOODIES, I'M STILL MUNCHING . LOVE TO YOU, MARTHA JEAN
Ohh.... good.... you got them... yes, yes, another LATE reply.
Check your email, daaaaaahlinK!!
Take care,
The Rose (chocolate AND shoes rule!) Tattoo
MARTHA JEAN - 16.05.2006, 17:31
FOR THE BRILLIANT ROSE TATTOO......
YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION WHEN IT COME TO SHOE SHOPPING AND GIRL, I'VE BEEN DOING JUST THAT!!!
I CAN'T SCOOP THEM UP FAST ENOUGH!!
COULDN'T WEAR PRETTY PUMPS FOR TWO YEARS AND MY FEET AND KNEES ARE MORE THEN READY TO STOMP AROUND NOW.
SHOPPING FOR SHOES, CHOCOLATE AND MUSIC AND BOOKS RULE!!
FONDLY, MARTHA JEAN
linmark - 17.05.2006, 05:47
The Rose Tattoo wrote: SHOPPING :!: :!: :!: FOR SHOES :!: :!: :!:
Every Diva Has Fabulous Shoes (I own a robe that says that)
Behind Every Great Woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes (I own a magnet that says that)
The Rose (sexy in stilettos) Tattoo
Don't you mean "Under every woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes"
or do you wear them on your dupa ? cheek-spikes......
little size 5 feet-ski's
right now wearing my cute soft pink suede Indian mocasins with beads.
something else is under me, though
:oops:
linmark - 17.05.2006, 05:54
Actually, I do have many hobbies, all on-going in various stages of almost being complete. Jewelry making, purse design, power shopping at antique shows for vintage jewelry, accessories, etc.
Love to cook, set an extravagant table setting with exotic flower arrangements and candles, mood music, fine wine, sinful desserts, after dinner drinks and great guests to share it all.
Or a beer and a hot dog and big pretzel, if that turns you on more...
Mark will tap the keg just for you.
So everyone, C'mon over right now....
Love,
Lin xx
knokkak - 19.05.2006, 23:36
My favorite hobby is reading
sasred - 19.05.2006, 23:57
linmark wrote: Actually, I do have many hobbies, all on-going in various stages of almost being complete. Jewelry making, purse design, power shopping at antique shows for vintage jewelry, accessories, etc.
Love to cook, set an extravagant table setting with exotic flower arrangements and candles, mood music, fine wine, sinful desserts, after dinner drinks and great guests to share it all.
Or a beer and a hot dog and big pretzel, if that turns you on more...
Mark will tap the keg just for you.
So everyone, C'mon over right now....
Love,
Lin xx
Sounds like a good time! Whereabouts do you roost?? :D
And would that be a keg or a cask? Your barrel is waiting for you in the 'SR Live' thread... :wink:
The Rose Tattoo - 21.05.2006, 03:00
linmark wrote: Actually, I do have many hobbies, all on-going in various stages of almost being complete. Jewelry making, purse design, power shopping at antique shows for vintage jewelry, accessories, etc.
Love to cook, set an extravagant table setting with exotic flower arrangements and candles, mood music, fine wine, sinful desserts, after dinner drinks and great guests to share it all.
Or a beer and a hot dog and big pretzel, if that turns you on more...
Mark will tap the keg just for you.
So everyone, C'mon over right now....
Love,
Lin xx
Hiya LinSki!!!
Hmmmm.... would that be fresh lilacs on the dining table??? :D
Lovin' that beer and pretzel idea, too... I'll be over after I get my flowers planted, OK??? :D
The Rose (green thumb) Tattoo
The Rose Tattoo - 21.05.2006, 03:01
knokkak wrote: My favorite hobby is reading
....and having a nice "spot" of tea... :D
The Rose (tea totaller) Tattoo
The Rose Tattoo - 21.05.2006, 03:07
linmark wrote: The Rose Tattoo wrote: SHOPPING :!: :!: :!: FOR SHOES :!: :!: :!:
Every Diva Has Fabulous Shoes (I own a robe that says that)
Behind Every Great Woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes (I own a magnet that says that)
The Rose (sexy in stilettos) Tattoo
Don't you mean "Under every woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes"
or do you wear them on your dupa ? cheek-spikes......
little size 5 feet-ski's
right now wearing my cute soft pink suede Indian mocasins with beads.
something else is under me, though
:oops:
Well..... hmmm... had to think about that one, so I went to double check my magnet... Behind is the word, sister.. :D I guess that could be modified to say, "On Every Great Woman is a Fabulous Pair of Shoes" :D We can compromise. As for what's under you...??? Watch 'dem beads, sister :D :D
The Rose (average size feet-ski's) Tattoo
sasred - 21.05.2006, 03:13
Hand surgery must have gone well. Our Rizzie is back in top form!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Shall I save you a barrel as well, Liz-Ski? :wink:
knokkak - 21.05.2006, 19:39
The Rose Tattoo wrote: knokkak wrote: My favorite hobby is reading
....and having a nice "spot" of tea... :D
The Rose (tea totaller) Tattoo
why of course....and the Rose Tattoo makes the best cup of tea..... :-D
Dubwise - 21.05.2006, 20:24
Dubwise wrote: I like to do absolutly nothing.
This is not true.
I like puzzling, horsebackriding, gardening, reading, sewing, nittin and listening to Dolly Parton.
Gina From Da Block - 21.05.2006, 23:02
knokkak wrote: The Rose Tattoo wrote: knokkak wrote: My favorite hobby is reading
....and having a nice "spot" of tea... :D
The Rose (tea totaller) Tattoo
why of course....and the Rose Tattoo makes the best cup of tea..... :-D
And let's not forget the best barbecue!!! :P
Liz - 28.05.2006, 19:35
Re: What other hobbies do you have?
simplymichi wrote:
What else do you like to do in your free time ...Extreme-Ironing?...
I just finished Extreme-Ironing. I can`t say it is a hobby. But watching a Simply Red - Dvd during ironing makes it a little bit bearable.
Liz
The Rose Tattoo - 29.05.2006, 01:35
HMPH!! :( Iron is a four-letter word, isn't it :?: :?: :D :D
The (iron-clad) Rose Tattoo
Gina From Da Block - 29.05.2006, 22:58
The Rose Tattoo wrote: HMPH!! :( Iron is a four-letter word, isn't it :?: :?: :D :D
The (iron-clad) Rose Tattoo
Yeah, but so is another 4-letter word that we all know & love - word has it, it makes for good exercise, too! :wink: :D
Wufei - 12.07.2006, 01:42
F***ing.
sasred - 12.07.2006, 19:42
Wufei wrote: F***ing.
*laughs* Nice one, Wufei, though not necessarily kiddie-safe. Have made a bit of an edit for our younger members.
Good to see you back! How have you been?
And on topic: how about some hobbies that actually involve leaving the house, folks? :lol:
Gina From Da Block - 12.07.2006, 23:10
TENNIS, TENNIS and more TENNIS!!! :P
Wufei - 13.07.2006, 03:39
sasred wrote:
*laughs* Nice one, Wufei, though not necessarily kiddie-safe. Have made a bit of an edit for our younger members.
Good to see you back! How have you been?
And on topic: how about some hobbies that actually involve leaving the house, folks? :lol:
To hell with the kids I'd say!
I've been very busy.
emily - 13.07.2006, 12:47
As some of you know I play a lot of netball and this is my main hobby as well as exercise in general, I visit the gym twice a week with my personal trainer !!! Like Michi, I also play a bit of sax but don't give it as much time and attention as the instrument deserves. I find watching Ian Kirkham play far more fascinating ! I also like to spend time with my family and friends.
Love Em xx
sasred - 13.07.2006, 15:04
Wufei wrote:
To hell with the kids I'd say!
I've been very busy.
Hey now, you were a kid once. And these boards are for everyone to enjoy, no matter the age. Keep it clean, hey? Cheers.
Busy with what?
sasred - 13.07.2006, 15:06
emily wrote: As some of you know I play a lot of netball and this is my main hobby as well as exercise in general, I visit the gym twice a week with my personal trainer !!! Like Michi, I also play a bit of sax but don't give it as much time and attention as the instrument deserves. I find watching Ian Kirkham play far more fascinating ! I also like to spend time with my family and friends.
Love Em xx
Sounds like you keep your days full!! But not full enough--get on that sax, woman. :D
Been practicing my bass like mad--left fingertips are numb, I can tell it's been a while. :oops:
redorro - 15.07.2006, 05:00
Now isn't that interesting Shannon. You got me thinking.
Imagine a Simply Red convention with a band made up of Simply Red fans playing thier musical instruments and SR songs. Or should that read 'song'?
Let me introduce...........
Emily on Sax
Shannon on Base
............ on guitar
............ on drums
........... on keyboards
........... on brass
........... on percussion
and
MICK on Vocals
Sabine as official photographer
Sarah as Manager :D
Pat as Roadie (that's about the limit for me) :?
It would be impossible to arrange, what with finding music you could all play, then arranging practise.
But sounds a hoot to talk about. What would we call you?
Simply Red Funsters
Young Simply Red (young? :lol: )
Simply Red Killers
Simply Red Triers.
What other musically minded people do we have among us.
Cheers
Pat
sasred - 16.07.2006, 14:25
redorro wrote: Now isn't that interesting Shannon. You got me thinking.
Imagine a Simply Red convention with a band made up of Simply Red fans playing thier musical instruments and SR songs. Or should that read 'song'?
Let me introduce...........
Emily on Sax
Shannon on Base
............ on guitar
............ on drums
........... on keyboards
........... on brass
........... on percussion
and
MICK on Vocals
Sabine as official photographer
Sarah as Manager :D
Pat as Roadie (that's about the limit for me) :?
It would be impossible to arrange, what with finding music you could all play, then arranging practise.
But sounds a hoot to talk about. What would we call you?
Simply Red Funsters
Young Simply Red (young? :lol: )
Simply Red Killers
Simply Red Triers.
What other musically minded people do we have among us.
Cheers
Pat
*laughing fool arse off*
You want a bassist from the fan ranks, take Tijn--he's been playing longer than me, and he's had a chance to stroke string with Mr. Lewinson. As for the rest of the positions...
Sax--could do Emily or Michi--Em, which do you play? Michi does alto...if Em does tenor, we're all set. One of y'all would have to learn baritone sax in a hurry though.
Drums--Gina's a drummer...though metal thump seems to be more her calling... :D
Keyboards--Angie (Night Nurse) has been known to tickle some ivories...
Guitar--my buddy Carmel; she now has the sheet music to 'Home'... :wink:
Brass--here's where you could use me. I'd gladly take trombone back up for the cause. Turns out I can still play alright, as I found out this spring...give me a month or two's woodshedding, I'd be set. Trumpet--don't know any players on here.
Percussion--don't know anyone, but any fans with a decent sense of rhythm could be coached up fast enough. :top
The name...Pat, why don't you do a poll? :D
Could be fun to talk about indeed. Start a new topic?
redorro - 18.07.2006, 14:05
Well, (DON'T LAUGH TOO LOUD, especially you at work Lin :lol: ) I played triangle at school music (just a few years ago), and tambourine for the Salvation Army, as a young girl. Again, just a few years ago.
Fell in love with my first drummer at the ripe old age of 13. Still would love to play drums. It takes me some time to get over things. :lol:
So, can I be guided into percussion? How's my qualifications? :oops:
Pat (who can probably sing SR songs and play the music, but the quality would leave a lot to be desired) :wink: :D
emily - 19.07.2006, 11:25
I also play Alto Sax but would be more than happy for Michi to play sax, I can play a bit of flute but above all I would love to have Sarah or Dees job....wheres the audition?
Love Em xx
sasred - 19.07.2006, 14:24
redorro wrote: Well, (DON'T LAUGH TOO LOUD, especially you at work Lin :lol: ) I played triangle at school music (just a few years ago), and tambourine for the Salvation Army, as a young girl. Again, just a few years ago.
Fell in love with my first drummer at the ripe old age of 13. Still would love to play drums. It takes me some time to get over things. :lol:
So, can I be guided into percussion? How's my qualifications? :oops:
Pat (who can probably sing SR songs and play the music, but the quality would leave a lot to be desired) :wink: :D
The only qualification you need as a percussionist is the ability to KEEP STEADY TIME...if you can do that, your instructor awaits. :D
OK, OK, I don't know how to play hand toms, congas, or the like, but could scare up an instructor easily enough, I figure. Hell, John would probably be more than willing himself, being the sweet bloke he is!!! :top
sasred - 19.07.2006, 14:27
emily wrote: I also play Alto Sax but would be more than happy for Michi to play sax, I can play a bit of flute but above all I would love to have Sarah or Dees job....wheres the audition?
Love Em xx
Ah, a singer!!! Auditions...um...*checks clipboard and mess of paper attached* :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Y'know, Pat, if we all wanted this bad enough, we COULD get together for this...would be fun as all get-out, I think!!! I'd have to scare up a trombone as I hocked mine years ago, but it's been something I've been toying with the idea of for some time anyway.
In the meantime, was practicing up the bass line for "Fake" the other night...I'm up to the chorus bit...need to work on my articulation and speed a bit, but I'm getting there... :D
simplymichi - 19.07.2006, 17:55
Oh, you're setting up a band!!! 8)
Think, I'm gonna need a lil more practice before we start getting famous :D
Other things I could do: I learnt to play the organ ...ages ago... think I still remember some of the easier chords. I'm gonna manage to hit a tambourine to the beat. :D
Hey, but don't expect me to sing :shock: You surely don't want to hear this... and to anyone who stands next to me at any concerts... sorry in advance for torturing you with my crappy singing :oops:
redorro - 20.07.2006, 10:46
Yes Shannon, it would be a hell of a trip. We would all fall over in a screaming, laughing heap. :lol:
Now we have part of our backing singers. Emily, thanks for the offer. You realise you have to wear the clothes to match the character. I'm still a roadie, so I get to wear dungarees. :lol: :lol:
PRACTISE???? AUDITION???? Who are you kidding???? We just get up there and do it the best of our ability. Practise and auditions, girls just want to have fun and not get too serious. Hey, but that's probably what would happen in a practise/audition session (fun). :wink:
Work and home life is where the seriousness lies. Not with Simply Red. :wink: :D :D
Let's see if this evolves. :wink:
Pat.
sasred - 20.07.2006, 10:50
Alright, you lot, I'm asking in all seriousness here.
Once we've all financially recovered from THIS year's romps, what say you? Should we try to get together and do this????? Pat's right, it WOULD be a boatload of fun!!!!! Have someone video the thing and send it in to Silentway for the band and management's viewing...they'd get a kick out of it, I think!!!
How many of you would be in?
kuhnsbrat - 18.08.2006, 12:14
Watch movies, walking, sailing and reading something fun or cooking and gardening.
Dubwise - 18.08.2006, 17:44
sasred wrote:
Drums--Gina's a drummer...though metal thump seems to be more her calling... :D
I could play bass, but would rather have a chilean drummer if u dont mind ;)
sasred - 18.08.2006, 19:17
Dubwise wrote: sasred wrote:
Drums--Gina's a drummer...though metal thump seems to be more her calling... :D
I could play bass, but would rather have a chilean drummer if u dont mind ;)
She was actually the first I thought of...but thought it might be tough to get her over with the rest of us for the jam. Hey, if you can get her with us, bring it on!!! It's best if the drummer and bassist are well-aquainted, after all...easier for 'em to lock the groove up... :wink:
redorro - 20.08.2006, 23:10
I see you have got this up on the 'official' site now. Good one.
What? Have we got 12 months to bring this together?
It would be an absolute hoot. Or should I say Hooterville. :lol:
Would be good to see if we can pull something like this together, though you would have to commit to getting together in the one country at the same time.
We could have an audience made up of the complete band, management, admin, roadies etc. What a reversals of fortunes. Unfortunatley, there's no bucks ($) in it for us. Just a good time. :wink: :D
Cheers
Pat
sasred - 21.08.2006, 20:31
A year's reasonable, I think...now to pick the country!!!!
The U.S. is nice and centrally located for everyone... I hear Chicago is a happening town... :wink: :D
redorro - 23.08.2006, 22:15
Ah yes, but ain't there plans for some of us to be in the UK about this time next year? :wink:
I'm actually thinking. It seems the concerts go down better (from both perspectives), in Germany. :shock:
Pat
sasred - 27.08.2006, 19:50
Not a bad idea. I think Michi would definitely be all for it then. :wink: :D
I need to try to get to a German gig or three sometime, I hear those audiences go WILD...:rock
kuhnsbrat - 05.10.2006, 01:18
Taking care of my 4 month old daughter.
Thai cooking
working on Political agenda for Burma
Mexican cooking
Sewing
Movies
Getting my walking skills back
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