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Joined September 2016

#ssrc #autumncomfortswap #tbbas #yuletidereads #yuleseasonswap | Reading | Sculpting | Crochet | TV/Movies | Crosswords | Sudoku |
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Quick important dates reminder. Mail by date is December 1st. Opening day is January 1st! Tracking must be available upon request for all parcels and any international cards.
@BookwormAHN
@BarkingMadRead
@bumpinthenight
@TieDyeDude
@forestandcrow
@TheBookHippie
@PatriciaU
@maich
@Blerdgal_Fenix
@MrsGagnonreads2024
@Born.A.Reader
@CrowCAH
@KadaGul
@chrissyreadit
@bookwormjillk

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Halloweentown: Witch U. | Juliet Giglio, Keith Giglio, Max Enscoe, Annie Young
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Happy Halloween y'all! Pictured are the four survivors ( including the redone witch's knot) unfortunately my entry for #thegreatpumpkinfaceoff collapsed before the main event. Upper left is crescent moon with bat, upper right: simplified witch's knot, bottom left a fairy/butterfly, bottom right a pumpkin trio sort of hear no evil etc. inspired.

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Welcome to the #yuleseasonswap tip thread!
Let's start off with a this or that (both is valid too, so is neither)

Fluff or Depth

Fiction or Non Fiction

Romance or Cozy

Mitts or Gloves

Scarf or Slippers

Stationery or Stickers

Notebooks or Bookmarks

Feel free to make your own post and tag the swap or comment here.

MrsGagnonreads2024 Both, Both, Cozy, Both, Both, Stickers, and Bookmarks 2w
Gissy I forgot to fill th form😩 2w
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thebacklistbook @Gissy oh no! the sign up period won't be so compressed next year if I bring it back. 1w
Gissy I will wait for now, let‘s enjoy your posts 😊 1w
forestandcrow Both, fiction, both, both, slippers, both, both 🌿💙 4d
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Put my ostrich fern in the back yard finally. Had to wait until I felt better. Who knew one little bitty excision would hurt that much just because it's on my head!

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BarkingMadRead Got it!! 2w
KadaGul Got it 😍. 🎄❤️🤶 💚Jingle All the Way ➡️❤️🎄💚🎁 2w
CrowCAH Woohoo received the email and replied. 2w
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bumpinthenight received! 2w
MrsGagnonreads2024 Received 2w
TheBookHippie Got it! 2w
BookwormAHN Received 2w
Chrissyreadit received 2w
forestandcrow Recieved it 1w
Born.A.Reader Received 1w
Blerdgal_Fenix Got it 🖤 1w
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Last chance to sign up! base commitment to participate is the card option. #yuleseasonswap #yss #swaps #canada #international. form will stay open until morning. https://forms.gle/ZcBWDgFYuXemMHFq9

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Mexican Gothic | Silvia Moreno-Garcia

#tlt @dabbe
Three books that I am intrigued by from the list are: Mexican Gothic, Carrie, and Gone Girl.

dabbe I can only vouch for CARRIE, and it is scary-good! 🤩 2w
thebacklistbook @dabbe 👍. Regarding my comment on your post I enjoyed all three I listed. M. L. Rio is one of my favorite authors. Though to be fair I'm heavily biased having followed her tumblr since before she was published in fiction. 2w
thebacklistbook The summoning sneaks up on you. It's good. And I adored Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. 2w
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The Great Pumpkin Returns | Charles M. Schulz

Head on over and vote for your favorites, no account needed to vote!
#TheGreatPumpkinFaceOff
See original posts or Litsy Events for link.

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Going Postal | Don Lasseter

I've been researching the alternatives to the USPS/Canada Post connections in case the rotating strikes aren't concluded by the shipping date for #yuleseasonswap and #swaps in general. if you have an Amazon prime account you can send items to other people too. if it's prime eligible the shipping stays free. Of course there are also FedEx and UPS which charge the same rate for their lightest parcel class as they do for a card. Both offer flat rate.

thebacklistbook Spoiler alert UPS is cheaper. 3w
thebacklistbook rotating strikes @TheBookHippie . rotating strikes. mail is moving just slower than typical. 3w
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TheBookHippie @thebacklistbook how frustrating. My mail is super super slow always but it does move. 3w
thebacklistbook @TheBookHippie yeah at this point the union is just trying to stop the posts that be from turning the service into a commerce engine. 3w
thebacklistbook *powers 3w
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The tagged is ready for me at the library.
I finished my first face cloth.
I figured out my sister's birthday present.
I'm cosy inside as the last of the typhoon cause massive raining.
Puppies and kittens exist, even if I don't have any.
#5joysfriday

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Weekly reminder that #yuleseasonswap sign ups will close October 25th at 11:59 pm Pacific time.
Link: https://forms.gle/6kUcH1Eq6bqqGyzc9
Open internationally. Still hoping to get some interest from #canada #canadaswaps #swaps and some more people from the #uk . Feel free to share the post.
@LitsyEvents

mcctrish Canada post is still a shit show 3w
thebacklistbook @mcctrish yeah I know....just hoping they stop bitching soon enough for the swap, if not there's always FedEx or UPS I guess. (edited) 3w
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The Great Pumpkin Returns | Charles M. Schulz

Uploaded my entry for the #TheGreatPumpkinFaceOff carving contest.

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Not bad for my first pancake! Now I just have to decide if I'm doing a border or not #crafting #craftersoflitsy

dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 3w
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Consider entering the pumpkin carving contest hosted by @WildAlaskaBibliophile and @TieDyeDude entries accepted until 19th October. See original posts for more details.
https://pollunit.com/polls/ldmi5grh2pesptbtsvuhmw

WildAlaskaBibliophile Thank you! 4w
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In light of recent issues with my other swap from here on out it will be a requirement that participants for both #autumncomfortswap and #yuleseasonswap get tracking for what they send. I have added this to the forms for both.
@PatriciaU
@jenniferw88
@TieDyeDude
@forestandcrow
@BarkingMadRead
@Teresereading
@bumpinthenight
@maich
@Blerdgal_fenix
@BookwormAHN
@thebookhippie

thebacklistbook If I could ask that y'all give your responses a quick edit that would be great I think the new required response should show up in the form now. If it doesn't then just make a note for yourselves. (edited) 4w
TheBookHippie Packages only yes? Tracking mail is ridiculously pricey. 4w
BookwormAHN Yahoo Mail is being difficult but I usually send by priority mail so I always have tracking. 4w
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BookwormAHN Nevermind I found it and resubmitted it 4w
thebacklistbook @TheBookHippie tracking will be required on parcels (domestic and international) and letters (international only). This is something that has gone awry two years in a row in my other swap, so I feel it has become necessary. (edited) 4w
TheBookHippie @thebacklistbook ah. That‘s unfortunate. 4w
jenniferw88 Done (although I think you may be removing me as I can't see any UK members signed up in this list, & I've gone my country only 😂) 4w
thebacklistbook @jenniferw88 feel free to make a post sharing the link. There's still time to attract some more UK based participants. 4w
bumpinthenight Wasn‘t there already an unboxing for the Autumn Swap? I‘m confused. 4w
thebacklistbook @bumpinthenight yes there was. a few recipients haven't received some international items. which is why for both swaps going forward tracking will be required for all international packages/cards. and for domestic packages for sure. I tagged everyone already signed up for the yule season swap as it is upcoming. I want to give everyone a chance to withdraw if they aren't comfortable with it. (edited) 4w
forestandcrow @theblacklistbook so we have to re do our submission? How do we send the tracking number? 4w
thebacklistbook @forestandcrow I would appreciate editing your entry but you can also make a note for yourself about the change. i will be emailing everyone their matches. So if the need arises that is how I will ask for the tracking info. 4w
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Posting early as tomorrow will be busy. Happy thanksgiving to all who observe. Happy Sunday/Monday to those who don't.

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Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere | Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Went to the local indie pumpkin patch today came home with 8 pumpkins and two ornamental corn for 20 bucks. Lots of carving fodder. 😁

tpixie Fun! And great price! 1mo
TieDyeDude We are hosting a pumpkin carving contest! Check out #TheGreatPumpkinFaceOff post: https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2907721 1mo
thebacklistbook @TieDyeDude I know! I've seen it. No idea if I'll have the time to carve one before cut off though. Definitely going to vote. 1mo
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Going Postal | Terry Pratchett

Canada Post's union has announced a scale back to rotating strikes. This will allow mail to move again but it will likely still experience delays. #litsyswaps #canada #mailstrike

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Halloweentown High | Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John

#tlt @dabbe
My favorite spooky movies are halloweentown, Casper, and Hocus Pocus.

My favorite scarier movies are Practical Magic, The Addams Family (Angelica Huston/Raul Julia), and The Others.

Cooky honorable mentions go to Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Stepford Wives (both versions).

dabbe Thanks for doing both! I tend to enjoy more the spooky, but I can do scary, too! And I adore ROCKY HORROR! Thanks for sharing. 🍿🖤📽️ 1mo
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Just your weekly reminder that #yuleseasonswap entry form closes by the 25th of October.
swap highlights: matches sent by the 31st.
send by December 1st.
Open on January 1st.
Open internationally.
LINK: https://forms.gle/6kUcH1Eq6bqqGyzc9
#canada #usa #uk #unitedkingdom #international #litsyswaps #events #yule #solstice

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Blackberry Summer | RaeAnne Thayne
Bailedbailed

I can't continue with this one the writing is driving me nuts. Who even calls a travel mug a go cup.

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#crafting #craftersoflitsy #litsycrafters Two thirds of the way done with cloth number one! 16 rows done 8 more to go. Then I can test wash.

TheBookHippie Oh lovely! 1mo
dabbe 🩷🧡💜 1mo
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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

I have so many books on hold right now it's not even funny! Somewhere between 8-11 titles including the tagged.

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Rest in Paradise. Dr. Jane Goodall has died while doing a speaking tour in America. It is reported as natural causes by her publicist. I'm actually relieved that she won't have to witness what is to come. And quite sure natural causes were exacerbated by current events. She was 91.

Cuilin 😔 1mo
AmyG 😥 1mo
dabbe 😓 1mo
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#yuleseasonswap sign ups are live and will run from October 1st through 25th. This is mainly a budget friendly card swap with the choice to send more if you so wish. Please read all the swap details at the link before filling out a sign up sheet. Open internationally.

https://forms.gle/MQnkbMB4Ev1ZhCwK9

#yule #swaps #solstice #holidays #canada #international #litsyswaps

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Finally halfway done with my first face cloth. #litsycrafters #crafting

dabbe 💜🩶🩷 1mo
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My pumpkin vine has a fruit flower! Now to see if it turns into anything. #gardening

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@LitsyEvents
All right y'all. THE LINK has arrived:

https://forms.gle/gxyBhRtFFWMNKLDD6

Form will begin accepting responses on October 1st. Open internationally.

Sign ups run from Oct 1st to 25th, matches will be sent out by Halloween night. Mail by date is Dec 1st. Opening day Jan 1st.

#swaps #yule #yuleseasonswap #solstice #holidays #events

thebacklistbook I will start tagging people in the comments on October 1st. 1mo
thebacklistbook oh, what the hell. starting the tag train early! feel free to share, no obligation to enter of course! 1mo
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AnnCrystal 💌 Thank You for the tag, but I didn't signed up for this one...🤔🤗☺️👍🏼📚💝. 1mo
thebacklistbook @AnnCrystal I just tagged a handful that liked the other swap posts sign ups open October 1st. It would be kinda hard to have already signed up. 😃👍 1mo
AnnCrystal @thebacklistbook That makes sense 😉👌🏼😂Thanks ☺️👍🏼📚💝. 1mo
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#swaps psa @LitsyEvents
Canada Post is on strike. as of now. #events #litsyevents
this will affect all international card and parcel swaps.

TheBookHippie OY VEY. 1mo
Texreader Oh no! Not again! 1mo
lil1inblue Oh no! 1mo
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#tlt @dabbe
77% I've done a lot of this list.

a few I only did once and never will again: apple bobbing, and haunted house.

TheBookHippie SAME!!!! 1mo
dabbe Agree 💯! Thanks for playing and sharing. 🧡🍁♥️ 1mo
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@LitsyEvents
Just a little under two weeks until sign ups open for #yuleseasonswap
I will be posting the form link by September 30th but it won't receive responses until the first. Open internationally dominantly a card swap. Spread some holiday cheer this season. #yule #swaps #solstice #holidays

thebacklistbook P. S. If you're desiring a tag when I post the link let me know by commenting on this post! 2mo
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All domestic parcels and cards have already arrived just waiting on the pesky international mail here's hoping those arrive soon! Happy opening day to everyone who already has their gifts. #autumncomfortswap

CrowCAH I still have to take pics and post mine. But I did receive them. 📦 2mo
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#autumncomfortswap
Thank you to @CrowCAH for the card and feather bookmark. And thank you to @ShelleyBooksie for for the rest of this photo. Not pictured are the slippers or tea 😃💗

CrowCAH I think you tagged the wrong litten for the book recs. I don‘t see my envelope pictured. 2mo
thebacklistbook @CrowCAH Oops! (edited) 2mo
thebacklistbook I tried to make sure all of it could be seen at least a little! minus the slippers and tea of course. Can only fit so much in one shot. 2mo
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CrowCAH @thebacklistbook oh my goodness, my card is pictured. It‘s the one that says Just A Note. I signed up for your and another autumn card swap. I was thinking of the other card and goodies. Yes, I gave the feather bookmark and tea. It‘s been a Monday! 2mo
KadaGul How cute ☺️are those Fall 🍁 Stickers 🤎🍁📚☕🔖🏈🍂🫖🍫🧡 2mo
thebacklistbook @KadaGul keep a watch for a package/card from Slovenia. 1mo
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BookwormAHN Yay 🧡🍂🧡 2mo
Bookwormjillk Looking forward to tomorrow! 2mo
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Voyager | Diana Gabaldon
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#5joysfriday
1. Getting back into the above book. Hello escapism.
2. Practical Magic 2 has wrapped filming and most of the original cast are in it.
3. It's just a little Hocus Pocus! Watched this earlier in the evening.
4. Going garage sailing tomorrow.
5. An slowly getting back into eat more plant based.
Bonus! Running swaps and doing reading challenges is keeping me sane.

Bookperson96 Yay regarding 2 and 3 ! 🥰🪄✨Also have fun tomorrow. 👍🏻 2mo
dabbe 🧡💙💛 2mo
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As we get closer to opening day, I want to thank everyone who has remembered to make their posts for sending and receiving! It really makes it that much easier to make sure everyone gets something to open. 💗💗😃
#autumncomfortswap as I far as I know there are still three packages in the wild. @pyjamaviking @maich have either of you received yours yet?

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Contrary to popular belief yule is a celebration heralding the dawning of spring. It's main themes are light, warmth, and renewal. Light to mark lengthening of the days as spring approaches, warmth and renewal for the upcoming growing season. #yule #yuleseasonswap #swaps #events #sostice

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The Third Gilmore Girl | Kelly Bishop

woohoo!

7/16 prompts completed for #fourfoursin25
also cleared the deck for #ssrc #summersolsticereadingchallenge

Lauredhel Congratulations! 2mo
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The Third Gilmore Girl | Kelly Bishop
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Don't cry because you think your best days are gone. Smile because you had them in the first place. - Kelly Bishop
In her memoir she take you through her professional career, love life, home life, and faith. From Radio City Music Hall to The Watchful Eye, and, hopefully, beyond. Enduring red eye flights, bad/good relationships, cancers (Lee) and blood clots (Kelly). Since the first moment she drew breath as Emily Gilmore, I have loved her work.

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Dead Poets Society | N.H. Kleinbaum
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Repost for @TheLittensSociety

Here's my two cents. Are you finding participating in snail mail book clubs and gift swaps just a bit too pricey right now? Check this out for details of cost free ways to stay in touch with current friends and to make new ones! And Even if you're not finding that, check it out anyway! More ways to connect.

AllDebooks Awww, thank you for your kind words and the share. 🫶 2mo
dabbe 🧡💜💛 2mo
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Bookwormjillk I am! 2mo
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Meshell1313 🙋🏼‍♀️ 2mo
Gissy Today I received my box (edited) 2mo
KadaGul @thebacklistbook Just wanted to give you a quick heads-up! I‘ve sent out two ✌️ packages 📦📦, but only received 1️⃣ . Should I keep an eye out for the other one? 😊.Our mailbox had a little mishap thanks to our neighbors' go-kart 😫🫣🙄🫨! So, we're just swinging by the post office to pick up our mail. 📦🏤 2mo
thebacklistbook @KadaGul you do have one more coming your way, it may take a while it is coming to you from out of country. 2mo
KadaGul @thebacklistbook No worries at all! There's no need to rush; take your time. Our post office can be a bit chaotic at times, and I've had a few experiences where my mail got lost 😅. It‘s funny how the post office has just one job to do! 2mo
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Blood Vendetta | Stephan M Sechi
Bailedbailed

This one is very slow going. For now it is a bail simply because I'm getting too behind. I will revisit down the road when it is available at my library some day.

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Just watched a video talking about AI invading crochet. She had an interesting take. An admittedly flawed premise though. If you deliberately seek out something bad you will find it. #crafting #craftersoflitsy

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Queen of Shadows | Sarah J Maas

Finished my reread.

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Charlotte's Web | E. B. White
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#tlt @dabbe my score 33!
My least favorite was Anna Karenina, admittedly, this was a book I dnf'd. I counted it anyway because I made it through at least 30 pages. My favorite from this list is a tie between hunger games and twilight.

dabbe AK was a long one! #yahooyou! Thanks for playing and sharing. 🧡💜💛 2mo
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KadaGul @thebacklistbook You Speak My language too 🥹🥹. Thank you so much for sharing this 🥰😍🥰 2mo
Meshell1313 😍😍😍 2mo
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I'm going to post random factoids about yule in the lead up to signups opening for #yuleseasonswap #yule #swaps #events
1. Yule is thought to be very ancient. Tracing back at least as far as the Vikings and possibly even farther back to proto Germanic peoples.

bumpinthenight please tag me when you open sign-ups bc I‘ll forget! 😵‍💫 2mo
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@CrowCAH it arrived today. #autumncomfortswap

CrowCAH Woohoo 🎉 glad to hear it arrived in a timely manner!!! 2mo
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Just keeping track. I have yet to see sent mail posts from @CSeydel @maich and @pyjamaviking. be sure to tag me and the #autumncomfortswap 😃

CSeydel Yes yes sent! Sorry I didn‘t post - phone‘s been temperamental. I will post the photo and the tracking info. They should both get there in plenty of time 2mo
thebacklistbook Thanks 😁 2mo
thebacklistbook @Cseydel I hear that about the phone...I'm waiting on a new battery myself. Have had to use the website more often. Makes posting especially with photos a bit more challenging. 2mo
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