It’s been a week and a day… (but who’s counting…?!) and finally my children are sleeping in their own bedrooms!
So Phase 4 was getting furniture moved around, and building flat pack furniture…
So one bed was moved into the other, but it was not possible to sleep in due to all the stuff still in the room! Luckily the bunk bed that we had invested in 5 years ago had a pull out single bed under it, so they spent yet another night in their shared bedroom.
Yesterday we managed to get delivery of both the wardrobes and assembled one of them.
Note to all: building flat pack furniture with your spouse or partner can be a volatile activity. It can either strengthen your bond or create rifts!
We had our squabbles, but we managed to put the wardrobe together… well, it was going smoothly until the end, when the sliding doors appeared to have an issue… the doors weren’t staying in! After much huffing and puffing on Hubby Dearest’s part, and calls to the company, we sort of gave up. My in-laws had a family friend round doing some work, and he is a bit of a Jack of all trades, so I rushed off to show him the apparently faulty part.
Alas, he had left for home moments before I arrived! And the Trade shops in the area didn’t have these parts in stock either!
I was so frustrated! We had made the whole thing… were we going to fall at the final hurdle?
Then Hubby Dearest called me to say he had fixed it! I can tell you sheepishly, that I hadn’t read a little note on the part which allowed you to adjust the wheel height, which solved the whole issue!
We then decided it was best to sleep… it had been a tiring day!
Today, it was the turn of the second cupboard… which was even more complex, with many parts!
First, we had to dismantle the old one, and dispose of it… you should see the pile of refuse we have now for collection next week!
I was a total teacher and sorted the parts, and even labelled the screws and things, so I was able to reach for the correct things as I needed them! Masking tape is a great thing!
While building this one we got a notification that the desks would be arriving today too! Excellent! I wasn’t expecting them until next week, so this meant we could get things done much quicker!
So, the cupboard took nearly 5 hours to get right, and then we couldn’t agree on the layout of either room! We want the kids to get maximum use out of the space they have, but we both have very different ideas! Still, he won for Lil Man’s room, and I won for Lil Princess’s layout!
I disappeared for 45 minutes to town to pick up some new bits for the rooms, extension leads, lampshades, duvet covers, hangers etc… then rushed back to give the new bed clothes a wash!
It was impossible for me to wait until tomorrow so I decided to start the desks and it took me an hour to do the first one. After a bite (or 3!) of pizza, I scuttled off to make the second one and did it within half an hour with mo instructions! Go Me! I am the Flat Pack Queen!
Then I started unpacking things, setting the bookshelves straight, putting clothes away in their new homes, all that stuff…
And here we have them, the finished rooms! All that is remaining is new curtains and rugs!
Oh and a mirror. Lil Princess needs a mirror to look at herself apparently!!
I am so tired, bruised beyond belief, (but then that is because I am so clumsy… it was inevitable!) it was 11pm before the kids finally went to sleep!
I need a shower, a drink, a massage, a holiday!
Until tomorrow my lovely Peeps! I know it’s not finished yet…so much stuff to still rehome, but for tonight I will pretend that we are done!
kelleysdiy
Jan 16, 2017 @ 20:45:17
😊❤️
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Ritu
Jan 16, 2017 @ 20:46:37
😁
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reocochran
Aug 22, 2016 @ 00:52:11
Hurray! They have nice spaces and you did a great job!
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Ritu
Aug 22, 2016 @ 09:36:00
It was back breaking… Literally!!!! But I’m so glad we finally did it!!
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A @ moylomenterprises
Aug 20, 2016 @ 16:34:29
Nice
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 17:11:29
Thanks 😊
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Chris White
Aug 20, 2016 @ 15:32:49
Ah yes, the joys of flat pack. Imagine if we humans came like that !
I am slightly concerned about these phases.(eg phase 4/5). I am not over fond of phases myself. Can’t think why though. It’s probably just a phase I’m going through.
All the best, Ritu.
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 17:09:13
Lol! It felt like I was making a change by describing phases!
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Erika Kind
Aug 20, 2016 @ 13:02:50
I am the same way! I could not have waited another day. It is so exciting to see the new rooms finally in their end look! They look great, Sis! You all did a fantastic job!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 13:18:01
Thanks sis! Tired but happy!!@
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Erika Kind
Aug 20, 2016 @ 14:02:39
I knew you would be happy 💖
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 14:37:04
😍
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Judy Martin
Aug 20, 2016 @ 11:09:52
Wow, what a busy week you have had! The rooms look really lovely Sis, it was really well worth the effort you put in 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 13:17:00
I ache in places I didn’t know I had muscles sis…
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Judy Martin
Aug 20, 2016 @ 15:14:50
Poor thing, but you really did such a great job 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 15:16:03
My fingers are feeling decidedly arthritic… ouch!
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Judy Martin
Aug 20, 2016 @ 15:19:54
Nooooo, you are far to young to start with that business!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 15:24:27
They are so painful on my right hand… I’ve decided to chill today. The kitchen. And bathrooms got cleaned… that’s enough@!
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Judy Martin
Aug 20, 2016 @ 16:00:18
Absolutely! Take it easy sis, you deserve a break.
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 17:10:59
Thanks sis. Had a nap. Called the British Red Cross… they will call back with regards to picking up some of the stuff we need to give away! Am still tired..
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Geetha B
Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:12:23
Bravo! It looks like an incredible effort. I agree about the bonding or breaking, those things are a good test for the solidity of a couple 😀 Enjoy your massage when you get it. you can take turns massaging each other 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:19:30
Lol thanks Geetha! I think I need to stay awake long enough to receive said massage lol!!!
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Geetha B
Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:28:54
Well hope you do. Else it is still good for the muscles even if you are sleeping 😀
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:45:22
Well I shall lay there, probe, and await the magic of massage lol!!
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Geetha B
Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:48:03
😊😘
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Eric Klingenberg
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:54:54
We stopped buying flat pack furniture and now trawl the 2nd hand shops, you can get better quality furniture that way at less than the cost of the flat packs. Well done for finishing.
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:58:40
Thanks Eric! That’s a good idea actually… Maybe next time…. 😃
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Eric Klingenberg
Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:01:34
I spent over £350 on a coffee table from next that lasted about 6 months before it feel apart. After that I vowed never again!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 10:02:37
I know that is possible.. We’ve had a pretty good run so far… Hope it continues!!!
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pensitivity101
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:30:38
Oh the joys of flat pack furniture. Even better when once assembled, you canlt get it out! Luckily the boat was fitted out, and the only flat pack we had was our little coffee table!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:56:31
Lol! Yup, there is always that! We had to dismantle Lio Man’s bed, them reassemble it for that very reason!!
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pensitivity101
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:57:45
It was how we ‘inherited’ a large wardrobe in the cottage!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:59:51
I think if we leave here, there might be a couple of things that are ‘with the property’! The thing with flat packs us that if you dismantle, they are never as sturdy when reassembled!
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Ann GrubbsnCritters
Aug 20, 2016 @ 08:55:57
That’s a very exhausting project, Ritu! And putting cupboards together is such a pain in the ass. Go get your massages, you deserve it! X.
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:55:41
Oh don’t I know it Ann!!! We still have a lot of stuff to shift everywhere else now. And the house in general, needs a good clean!!!
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC
Aug 20, 2016 @ 04:01:08
I think I need a drink (or a nap) after just reading this – I’m exhausted even thinking about all that work! There is so much I haven’t done in my own digs, I really don’t know how you have the energy to keep up with your blog and deal with moving things around, much less flat packs. I stand in your shadow.
Congrats – to both you & hubby – it looks great.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMore dot com)
– ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder –
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:50:44
Thank you Madelyn! I guess it was a need to get things finished… I hate that the kids didn’t have their own space! But now we need to deal with the rest of the ‘stuff’ that got scattered everywhere around the house!!?
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC
Aug 20, 2016 @ 17:22:19
I imagine it helps to have a male “finishing” partner, even if you still do a great deal of the project yourself. That “greater upper body strength” sure comes in handy when it comes time to move things around.
That assumes he is proactively helpful and doesn’t respond like grumpy teen, that is. I was once engaged to a “man” where it really was easier to do everything myself than to attempt to motivate him to help (in his own house, too – didn’t have “finish” in his vocab). Needless to say, I left once I had enough time to see how he dealt with house projects (or rather, did NOT deal with them). I could see the future and it wasn’t rosy.
Your hubby sounds like a keeper, however – even tho’ I’m guessing that you are the energizer bunny in the relationship. Good luck getting it all back in order – and keep those photos coming!
xx,
mgh
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 18:06:46
Bless Hubby Dearest. He is indeed a keeper! can be a typical male with issues finishing certain things but he does appreciate everything when I finish up!!!
I’ll keep you all updated!!!
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC
Aug 20, 2016 @ 18:37:52
I love the appreciation of a typical male – and most of them have many offsetting GREAT qualities. (We drive them nuts too – lol.)
Let’s face it, how our homes look tends to be much more important to us, so finishing the home chores isn’t high on their list of to-dos. I mean, where did the expression “typical bachelor pad” come from in the first place?
After two years, however, and there’s still blue painters tape outlining the walls and windows? Help me Hannah and get me outa’ here! (not exaggerating and that was the least of it — he didn’t even replace ripped-up sub-flooring in his downstairs bath until I pitched a fit because of bugs – you could actually see the ground between the floor studs.)
When you’re exhausted at the end of a hard-charging day, remember how much worse it could be and put yourself to bed with a satisfied smile on your face.
xx,
mgh
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 18:45:13
Oh definitely! You gotta look.on the bright side!!!!!!
I thank God every day for my partner, I know I have as many annoying qualities as him! We love each other for what we are 💕
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Madelyn Griffith-Haynie, MCC, SCAC
Aug 20, 2016 @ 18:47:16
The best way. PLUS you’ve got two great kids together (with beautiful rooms). xx, mgh
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 18:49:22
Thanks 😍😍😍
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Jim
Aug 20, 2016 @ 03:07:02
you do good work. can I rent you from your husband? I have a room that needs painted. well, maybe two rooms now that I think about it. OK, I promise to feed you and make sure you get bathroom breaks. oh yeh, I have plenty of band-aids so you don’t bleed to death or something worse.
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:49:10
Hmmm, sounds like an interesting deal…
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Jim
Aug 21, 2016 @ 01:05:34
I have wine too by the way.
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Ritu
Aug 21, 2016 @ 01:18:12
Oh you tempter!!!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 02:53:39
You’re getting there Sister…bump, bruises, huffing, puffing and all!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:48:28
Oh yes Brother, slowly but surely!!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 13:56:59
Good afternoon Sister!! Soon!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 14:36:56
I hope!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 15:47:46
💪👍👏 cheering you on Sister!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 17:09:37
Done nothing today… needed a total rest!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 18:35:38
It’s good to get recharged!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 18:43:24
Oh I needed it!!!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 19:22:40
A very taxing project!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 19:25:42
It drained me!!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 19:30:35
Reading your posts, I was thinking “Wow!” that’s a lot!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 19:35:25
😆 I think I have an addictive personality..once I start something I need to get it done!! But my finger joints actually ache today! 😶
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 21:18:48
That’s a good attitude, get started, get it done and don’t let the motivation slip away 😄 your finger joints are grateful you took a break today 😊
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 22:28:14
I hope they were grateful!!! So back to the grindstone again tomorrow!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 22:32:30
Back to the grindstone and possibly the home stretch?!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 22:41:35
I sure hope so!!!
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syl65
Aug 20, 2016 @ 23:03:00
The light at the end of the tunnel is visible Sister!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 23:27:15
You know what…it’s visible, but there are still a few hurdles to jump over before we can say we’re finished lol!!
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syl65
Aug 21, 2016 @ 02:18:04
Lol!!
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vanbytheriver
Aug 20, 2016 @ 01:04:01
A challenge to any relationship…but the results are so worth it. ☺
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 01:09:47
They are indeed Van 😊
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Annette Rochelle Aben
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:57:09
Three cheers for YOU! 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:58:18
Bless you Annette thanks! 😍
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lbeth1950
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:50:36
If you are still married, maybe it’s time to remodel the house yourself!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:56:31
Noooooo! Linda I fear if we did that it would be the end….lol! I’d rather project manage I think!!
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lbeth1950
Aug 20, 2016 @ 01:03:11
Years ago we bought an 800 square foot house, moved in and did redo. Added bedroom, bathroom, utility room, and redid kitchen. I’d never do it again!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 01:09:34
So you know where I’m coming from!!!
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lbeth1950
Aug 20, 2016 @ 02:57:42
Do I ever. It was six months of misery. We worked constantly nights and weekends.
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 09:48:49
No, I really could t do this for more than a week!!!
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Deb
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:30:22
You two should feel very proud of yourselves!! First you’re still together, that in itself is a remarkable accomplishment! The rooms look fabulous…so much work but well worth the turnout!! Lil Man and Lil Princess should have magical dreams tonight it their beautiful new rooms. I think it was a fantastic compromise that Hubby Dearest did Lil Man’s layout and you did Lil Princess’s layout. Well you deserve a shower, massage, drink & holiday and not necessarily in that order…get some rest, tomorrow will be here soon enough!! Well done!!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:32:49
Thank you Deb! I need to sleep. But I fear adrenalin is pumping too much! I just can’t sleep! Ended up writing two more posts!!!
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Deb
Aug 20, 2016 @ 01:08:50
Yeah, that ole adrenalin will soon wilter away and exhaustion will set in, then you’ll be out like a light!! Sweet dreams!! 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 01:10:03
Night night 😊😊😊
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Deb
Aug 20, 2016 @ 01:11:03
Sleep tight!! 🙂
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Victo Dolore
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:20:31
That turned out very nicely! Putting together the furniture alone qualifies you for a medal. 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:25:03
Lol! Thanks! I would gratefully receive a medal for that! I quite enjoyed putting the furniture together. It is obviously more ‘my thing’ than painting!!!
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LydiaA1614
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:13:07
Wow, Ritu, you did an amazing job! I know all about the flat pack blues!
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Ritu
Aug 20, 2016 @ 00:24:13
Thank you Lydia! Obviously I didn’t do it alone, but credit where credit’s due, I did a LOT!
Surprisingly, I love building flat pack furniture… I’d rather do a day of that than painting, any day!
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