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Last post by Ebonyswanne 4 Nov 2007 20:22
Hi Everyone!
Just letting you know that we are about to become parents(through adoption) to a little 6 month old girl called; Drum roll....
Caitlin Lilly
She is beautiful with olive skin and big blue eyes with black hair...
We will meet her on Wednesday and well spend a few days with her current foster mum learning how to parents...wish us luck!
I am SOOOO happy for you guys! Congratulations!!! I know you will be awesome parents!! I wanna see pictures!!!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Oct 2007 02:39
Thanks Springie!
We we are soo excited. I made curtains for her room today, pink checked with bumble bees on them, and the room will be painted Aqua which will set off all the pink touches nicely....
I can't wait to meet her....Ivory is all gaga daddy mode already!
He will take lots of her I'm sure!
He will take lots of her I'm sure!
meridianday
Galaxy Girl
posted 15 Oct 2007 02:57
How wonderful! Congratulations to all three of you.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Oct 2007 05:18
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Hi Everyone! Just letting you know that we are about to become parents(through adoption) to a little 6 month old girl called; Drum roll.... Caitlin Lilly She is beautiful with olive skin and big blue eyes with black hair... We will meet her on Wednesday and well spend a few days with her current foster mum learning how to parents...wish us luck!Congratulations Ebony
Good things come to those who wait.
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Hi Everyone! Just letting you know that we are about to become parents(through adoption) to a little 6 month old girl called; Drum roll.... Caitlin Lilly She is beautiful with olive skin and big blue eyes with black hair... We will meet her on Wednesday and well spend a few days with her current foster mum learning how to parents...wish us luck!Oh Ebony that is such wonderful news! Congratulations to the three of you
Please let us know how the first meeting goes when you get a chance?
In the meantime
Caitlin Lilly
I am so happy for you, Ebony! I know that you and Ivory will make wonderful parents!
Congratulations!
And a smilie just for Caitlin:
And a smilie just for Caitlin:
Congrats Ebony!
I bet you'll be a wonderfull mother!
Will you post piccies with Caitlin? Pleaaaaseeee
I bet you'll be a wonderfull mother!
Will you post piccies with Caitlin? Pleaaaaseeee
I would also like to say, "Congratulations!"
Best wishes for you and your family!
Sosai, stay away from Ebony's baby! No more child mutations for you!!!!!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 15 Oct 2007 14:52
I have a child to corrupt with Gatch! I may have to get the rest of BOTP for her to watch...I'll still watch my Gatchaman though...LOL
We go tomorrow to meet her and spend time bonding etc over the next few days at the foster families home...it is a process of transition that we have to do before we bring her home in a few days....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 15 Oct 2007 15:05
I'm sure it will be very exciting! I hope everything goes well!
Congratulations, Ebony & Ivory! I'm sure you'll both make wonderful parents, and bring up your gorgeous little girl in the correct manner (copious quantities of all versions of Gatchaman, naturally!)
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Oct 2007 03:02
Well we meet our daughter tomorrow! So I'll be back in a few days. It feel a bit odd that I'm not on annual leave...but anyway...
Don't worry Maddy we will...plenty of Gatch to ahhh mmmahhh get the moral and political correct way to approach things...
And Ken and Joe's people skills examples of course!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Oct 2007 06:07
Don't forget to sing 'Dare Da' as a lullaby!
Ebony, don't forget to give her a nice Yo-yo. It's a must have Swan asset!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Oct 2007 19:41
I think in Australia she might like the option to have a boomerang.
Isn't that where they originate?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Oct 2007 19:53
Ah, the Sonic Boomerang.... every baby should have one! What a great teething toy!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Oct 2007 20:02
Everyone comes with its own warning
Do not sharpen until teething is finished.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Oct 2007 20:23
And the sonic impact will drown out any baby cries!
It is great there is good news going around. Hopefully in a ouple of days Ebony can pop back and let us know how things went.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Oct 2007 07:19
AFAIK everything is going well... she just met Caitlin today!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Oct 2007 15:49
Originally posted by Firebird It is great there is good news going around. Hopefully in a ouple of days Ebony can pop back and let us know how things went.I noticed things are pretty quite from that side of the world lately. I hope she is enjoying herself and meeting Caitlin. I guess we will not get much from her Lightning Fic until things settle down in that Eagle household.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 17 Oct 2007 15:59
I wouldn't expect much!
I can only imagine how crazy things are for her right now...I know she is enjoying it, but it is also very tiring...
I'm anxious to hear how things are going...
hopefully she'll have a few moments for an update in the next day or so...
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Oct 2007 16:36
Originally posted by Springie I can only imagine how crazy things are for her right now...I know she is enjoying it, but it is also very tiring... I'm anxious to hear how things are going... hopefully she'll have a few moments for an update in the next day or so...I am hoping for that too..... and maybe some piccies of the little one.
Yup, I'm waiting news from her too. I hope little Caitlin has accomodate well with her new family!
Firebird
Princess Firebird..... Goddess of Swannie Fics
posted 18 Oct 2007 04:54
(edited 18 Oct 2007 04:56)
All we can do I guess is wait and keep our fingers crossed that everything went well
and maybe
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Oct 2007 05:55
I haven't heard from Ebony at all! I'm presuming that means that she is spending every waking moment with Caitlin!!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 18 Oct 2007 13:29
Or preparing the home for her.
Never personally knowing anyone who has adopted before. I am not sure how it proceeds. It sounded like they had been on the list for a while. Would she suddenly be thrown a you have X amount of time (1-2 weeks) to prepare for your new 6 month old baby by the adoption agaency?
At least when you get pregnent you have 9 months to prepare yourself and your home. Purchase supplies, toys, clothing, furniture etc.
We had to travel to the foster parents home and we stayed at a friends house while we went through the transition stage of getting her familiar with us, and learning about her routine etc...
I have had her home only a few hours and right now she is fast asleep in her bed...so far so good!
Dad(my Eagle) just wants to play, while mum(me) thinks of bottles and feed times and everything else at the moment...I got him to change a nappy today, "play with this and put it on her bottom!" I said to him.
But she is a good baby and it was an emotional time for the foster family who had her for 6 months to say goodbye. I promised them a visit from us so they could see how she's going and growing soon.
Yes I will be busy, but writing a fic (Lightening)will keep me sane at times and some normality for me!
So right now I have few moments to do some posts while my little daughter is sleeping:
:
Dad(my Eagle) just wants to play, while mum(me) thinks of bottles and feed times and everything else at the moment...I got him to change a nappy today, "play with this and put it on her bottom!" I said to him.
But she is a good baby and it was an emotional time for the foster family who had her for 6 months to say goodbye. I promised them a visit from us so they could see how she's going and growing soon.
Yes I will be busy, but writing a fic (Lightening)will keep me sane at times and some normality for me!
So right now I have few moments to do some posts while my little daughter is sleeping:
:
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 19 Oct 2007 04:22
You have brought her home already?
I am so happy for you.
Maybe your fics will now involve the antics of little Eagles, Swan's or Condors.
Not that I am pushing you to start writing again.
Enjoy and adjust to your new family first. Then start writing when you find the time.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 19 Oct 2007 05:55
Oh, Ebony, I'm so glad it's going well for you!
If it helps, my DH wantde to do all of the fun stuff and never any of the messy stuff. Thing is though, for a baby, the messy stuff is even MORE important to the child, and takes up much more time. So it's actually the best way to bond (IMHO). Think about it... Caitlin's world right now is all HER needs. The person who rocks/sings her to sleep, takes away those nasty diapers, feeds her when she's hungry and cuddles her when she cries is going to be the most important person in her life.
And my DH wonders whey the kids always want to sit next to ME.
If it helps, my DH wantde to do all of the fun stuff and never any of the messy stuff. Thing is though, for a baby, the messy stuff is even MORE important to the child, and takes up much more time. So it's actually the best way to bond (IMHO). Think about it... Caitlin's world right now is all HER needs. The person who rocks/sings her to sleep, takes away those nasty diapers, feeds her when she's hungry and cuddles her when she cries is going to be the most important person in her life.
And my DH wonders whey the kids always want to sit next to ME.
CricketBeautiful
Forum God
posted 19 Oct 2007 09:26
Oh, Ebony, that is so wonderful! And you did the right thing getting Daddy to change the diapers; next, make him do a bath. So many men are afraid to handle babies, afraid they'll break them, (I really think the "ick" factor is exaggerated, because they won't admit to the fear), but once they do it a few times it all gets easier.
Do you get any parental leave?
Six months is a wonderful age. And just in time for summer, too!
Yeah, Ebony! You have so much to look forward to...just think how wonderful the holidays are going to be this year!! Hope you are getting plenty of rest...and enjoying your little one...
Before you know it, Caitlin will be crawling and then walking and talking and getting into everything.
You and your Eagle will have a lot of work ahead of you but it is worth it!
My step-great-grandkids are just over a year old and 9 months. The oldest, Maddy, loves to sit with me as we look through the picture books. She will point and say "what's that?"
When I walk into the room, the youngest (Caddance) can't take her eyes off me. At first I think I scared her but now she always smiles at me. I think she is fascinated by either my glasses or my goatee.
I love spending time with both of them.
Now the step-grandkids are turning into teenagers so there's a whole different ball game. *grin*
Best of luck to you Ebony and to your Eagle. You have the hardest job on your hands but also the most fulfilling one.
You and your Eagle will have a lot of work ahead of you but it is worth it!
My step-great-grandkids are just over a year old and 9 months. The oldest, Maddy, loves to sit with me as we look through the picture books. She will point and say "what's that?"
When I walk into the room, the youngest (Caddance) can't take her eyes off me. At first I think I scared her but now she always smiles at me. I think she is fascinated by either my glasses or my goatee.
I love spending time with both of them.
Now the step-grandkids are turning into teenagers so there's a whole different ball game. *grin*
Best of luck to you Ebony and to your Eagle. You have the hardest job on your hands but also the most fulfilling one.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 19 Oct 2007 19:49
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Oh, Ebony, I'm so glad it's going well for you!My DH has been doing the playing bit a lot! But he has done some feeding as well since she is on a bottle, and I told him it would help him bond etc. He wants to put a little seat for her to lay back in and watch him play games in the computer room! Daddy's little girl...If it helps, my DH wantde to do all of the fun stuff and never any of the messy stuff. Thing is though, for a baby, the messy stuff is even MORE important to the child, and takes up much more time. So it's actually the best way to bond (IMHO). Think about it... Caitlin's world right now is all HER needs. The person who rocks/sings her to sleep, takes away those nasty diapers, feeds her when she's hungry and cuddles her when she cries is going to be the most important person in her life. And my DH wonders whey the kids always want to sit next to ME.
this is mum (me)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 19 Oct 2007 20:22
My DH had the kids sitting in his lap while he was at the computer at 1 month. He had to stop at about 3 months because they were starting to want to use the keyboard... one thing they enjoyed was we gave them an old keyboard (real one) to bash while we were on the computer, and they thought it was fun! They didn't figure out that it didn't do anything until close to 1 year old...
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Oct 2007 00:42
I have heaps of washing to sort out tomorrow...
I think she will learn the Gatchaman theme very soon!
After all it is a catchy tune!
Ebony thank you for updating us.
I cant tell you how happy I am for you both. It is obvious you are both going to be wonderful parents.
I hope she sleeps well and through the night for you both so you dont get too tired.
Tim is right all too soon they start crawling, walking, talking etc. So you end up enjoying different aspects of their childhood and missing others at times.
Have a wonderful summer with Caitlin and I hope you both get leave to spend time with her
Finally only one thing left to say
Welcome Caitlin!
Finally only one thing left to say
Welcome Caitlin!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 20 Oct 2007 08:38
When she starts singing Dare Da, let us know!
I am glad that everything is going so well!
I am glad that everything is going so well!
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 26 Oct 2007 17:59
OMG
I came in a little late (been busy and the server at work has banned this site?! - have now fixed that little problem)
But oh this is great news!!!
Congratulations Ebony and Ivory!! I am so thrilled for you!
Oh so soon she'll be crawling, then walking, then destroying everything you own ....
And you think you're in love now ... wait until the first time you hear her say "mummy" or "Daddy" for the first time...
Darlin' it just gets better! More exhausting, but more amazing!!
Congrats again!!!
SJ
Congrats to both you and Ivory.
Can't wait to see the pics of our newest Gatch fan. Which I'm sure she will grow to be!
Both the yo-yo and sonic boomerrang are better then a feather shuriken or gun at least for a baby!
Both the yo-yo and sonic boomerrang are better then a feather shuriken or gun at least for a baby!
Originally posted by gatchgirl Congrats to both you and Ivory. Can't wait to see the pics of our newest Gatch fan. Which I'm sure she will grow to be!Are they any good for teething??? The birdrang might be a bit sharp on the mouth....Both the yo-yo and sonic boomerang are better then a feather shuriken or gun at least for a baby!
Ryu's green jelly thing from Gatch 2 would be a good chewer for theeting.
Originally posted by amyltrer Ryu's green jelly thing from Gatch 2 would be a good chewer for theeting.Not necessarily... I'm scared to even THINK about what that thing is made out of...
Okay Ebony, I guess that neither would be a great match... maybe a bracelet that lights up!!!!
"Has anyone seen my transmitter bracelet???"
"Has anyone seen my transmitter bracelet???"
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 31 Oct 2007 02:54
SJ & Gatchgirl,
She's a little darling, thanks for the congrats!
My DH loves his little baby girl, he thinks he will need a shot gun for when she grows up. A close friend has a baby girl 2 months younger than Caitlin, so they both think they will interview and boys that want to date their girls in years to come! His wife and I have told them that they are only babies now...talk about protective dads! (It's kinda cute in a way...smiles)
Yes we are in love with our little girl, and it is uncanny that she has a Resemblance to my DH! Everyone has said so, even the birth mother...but then she has German in her and so does my DH and her colouring is like him. She even has a dimple in her cheek like he does...not bad since she doesn't have our genetics.
I do the night bottles, but he likes to do thing for her as well. At least he wants to be involved in the day to day stuff...especially bath time!
So she is a Swan thats for sure! I'm doing a gatch drawing for her room...Of course...
Teething rings...mmm and a glowing bracelet...if bird go are her first words DH will know why LOL....
I think that she likes Gatchaman, we watched 2 EPs together today and she smiled all through the the theme song!
Teething rings...mmm and a glowing bracelet...if bird go are her first words DH will know why LOL....
I think that she likes Gatchaman, we watched 2 EPs together today and she smiled all through the the theme song!
soooo cute...wait til she starts dancing to the theme song! Make sure to video tape that!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 31 Oct 2007 06:05
My kids like to bounce on the couch when there's a good scene. Just be waiting for that and then you'll KNOW she likes it!
aww Ebony that is so sweet!
I just thought of this as I was watching all the morning talk shows and everyone is dressed up in their halloween costumes...little green goon snugabyes...oh that would be so cute!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 31 Oct 2007 10:33
Originally posted by kimiko little green goon snugabyes...oh that would be so cute!Are you sure you're not a Galactor, Kimi?
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne SJ & Gatchgirl, She's a little darling, thanks for the congrats! My DH loves his little baby girl, he thinks he will need a shot gun for when she grows up. A close friend has a baby girl 2 months younger than Caitlin, so they both think they will interview and boys that want to date their girls in years to come! His wife and I have told them that they are only babies now...talk about protective dads! (It's kinda cute in a way...smiles) Yes we are in love with our little girl, and it is uncanny that she has a Resemblance to my DH! Everyone has said so, even the birth mother...but then she has German in her and so does my DH and her colouring is like him. She even has a dimple in her cheek like he does...not bad since she doesn't have our genetics. I do the night bottles, but he likes to do thing for her as well. At least he wants to be involved in the day to day stuff...especially bath time! So she is a Swan thats for sure! I'm doing a gatch drawing for her room...Of course...Ebony , I've seen the piccies with you, Caitlin and your DH on BotP. She's a little sweetheart. It looked to me she has a little resemblance with you too!(is she redhead or was just an impression?) She will make a great Swan when she'll grow up!Teething rings...mmm and a glowing bracelet...if bird go are her first words DH will know why LOL.... I think that she likes Gatchaman, we watched 2 EPs together today and she smiled all through the the theme song!
Originally posted by Transmute JunWell maybe if the goons wore cuter outfits the Condor might not want to shoot them all...then again maybe not!Originally posted by kimiko little green goon snugabyes...oh that would be so cute!Are you sure you're not a Galactor, Kimi?
Originally posted by kimikoOh he'll shot them and steal their outfits! Oh wait, he did it once in the OAV's The Devilstar outfit were really cool I always wanted to have one of those skin tight leather suits!Originally posted by Transmute JunWell maybe if the goons wore cuter outfits the Condor might not want to shoot them all...then again maybe not!Originally posted by kimiko little green goon snugabyes...oh that would be so cute!Are you sure you're not a Galactor, Kimi?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Nov 2007 06:07
Originally posted by kimikoOr they might make better targets for him....Originally posted by Transmute JunWell maybe if the goons wore cuter outfits the Condor might not want to shoot them all...then again maybe not!Originally posted by kimiko little green goon snugabyes...oh that would be so cute!Are you sure you're not a Galactor, Kimi?
Originally posted by amyltrer The Devilstar outfit were really cool I always wanted to have one of those skin tight leather suits!When I was little I wanted the Yvonne Craig Batgirl outfit soooo badly!!!!!
*picturing Barney the purple dinosaur wearing a little green goon outfit*
Might as well paint a big bullseye on him...LOL
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Nov 2007 06:17
Originally posted by kimiko *picturing Barney the purple dinosaur wearing a little green goon outfit* Might as well paint a big bullseye on him...LOLHmmmm..... puple and green.... you have the perfect Condor target there!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Nov 2007 06:38
Originally posted by amyltrer Wait, wasn't Sosai blue and yellow?True... but the Condor never destroyed X. Now Z was red...
I think he was Amy, but purple and green is the color of my original spacekitty t-shirt... hope it attracts a certain bird fellow!
Originally posted by gatchgirl I think he was Amy, but purple and green is the color of my original spacekitty t-shirt... hope it attracts a certain bird fellow!So I take you want to be a Condor target.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Nov 2007 07:03
Gatchgirl wants to be the target of the Condor's affections...
Well I kinda figured. Who'd want to be stuffed with feather shurikens?
I dont think it has anything to do with the shurikens, at least if it does its not in that way.
Well at least he'd be sure to find the G-spot!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Nov 2007 06:16
Originally posted by kimiko Well at least he'd be sure to find the G-spot!Oh.... Kimi.... you are baaaaaaaddddd.......
(I love it!!!
)
Originally posted by Transmute JunWhich reminds me of this:Originally posted by kimiko Well at least he'd be sure to find the G-spot!Oh.... Kimi.... you are baaaaaaaddddd.......(I love it!!!
)
Ah yes Wendy's cartoon... I was thinking the same thing!
I hadn't seen that pic, thanks for sharing. I just keep wondering if he tickled her with it, or accidently stabbed her with it. Guess the 2nd choice would work if ya found out later it was cause of a drunken stupor or something.
I'm all for being the target though!!! MUWAWAWAWA =
lol Kimi you are naughty
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Nov 2007 09:45
Originally posted by Firebird lol Kimi you are naughtyThat's why we love her!
Originally posted by gatchgirl I hadn't seen that pic, thanks for sharing. I just keep wondering if he tickled her with it, or accidently stabbed her with it. Guess the 2nd choice would work if ya found out later it was cause of a drunken stupor or something. I'm all for being the target though!!! MUWAWAWAWA =So CG, you want some little Condors? I'm sure they'd be pain to deal with!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Nov 2007 12:49
I already have little Condors!!!!! And much as they can be a handful, I love them.
You know, I always wondered if Ego's son would be blue as well. Maybe not in the Original Gatch Universe, but in the Eagle Riders Happy boy was born/created that way!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Nov 2007 12:58
I think Mallanox's child would look like Sammie Pandora....
Remember, his mother was Dr. Pandora and his father was Katse!
Remember, his mother was Dr. Pandora and his father was Katse!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Nov 2007 02:23
Originally posted by amyltrerHer hair is dark brown, and the new hair growing is almost black. Lucky girl to have thick dark hair, blue eyes and light soft olive skin, and a dimple in her cheek... When we have gone out as a family strangers have said she looks like DH, especially with the dimple and colouring, he smiles and takes all the compliments! LOLOriginally posted by Ebonyswanne SJ & Gatchgirl, She's a little darling, thanks for the congrats! My DH loves his little baby girl, he thinks he will need a shot gun for when she grows up. A close friend has a baby girl 2 months younger than Caitlin, so they both think they will interview and boys that want to date their girls in years to come! His wife and I have told them that they are only babies now...talk about protective dads! (It's kinda cute in a way...smiles) Yes we are in love with our little girl, and it is uncanny that she has a Resemblance to my DH! Everyone has said so, even the birth mother...but then she has German in her and so does my DH and her colouring is like him. She even has a dimple in her cheek like he does...not bad since she doesn't have our genetics. I do the night bottles, but he likes to do thing for her as well. At least he wants to be involved in the day to day stuff...especially bath time! So she is a Swan thats for sure! I'm doing a gatch drawing for her room...Of course...Ebony , I've seen the piccies with you, Caitlin and your DH on BotP. She's a little sweetheart. It looked to me she has a little resemblance with you too!(is she redhead or was just an impression?) She will make a great Swan when she'll grow up!Teething rings...mmm and a glowing bracelet...if bird go are her first words DH will know why LOL.... I think that she likes Gatchaman, we watched 2 EPs together today and she smiled all through the the theme song!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Nov 2007 02:28
huh??? I missed a few thing when we were away visiting the family (We refer to the grandparents as the paparazzi!)
They now have more piccies of Caitlin than we do!
DH's older brother scared her with his long goaty beard.(the only time she cried when someone looked at her...) The country relatives..."ring ding ding ding..."
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne huh??? I missed a few thing when we were away visiting the family (We refer to the grandparents as the paparazzi!) They now have more piccies of Caitlin than we do! DH's older brother scared her with his long goaty beard.(the only time she cried when someone looked at her...) The country relatives..."ring ding ding ding..."All of my neices were like that with my brothers. They'd be all smiles for everyone else but as soon as either one of my brothers came near them...Whhhaaaa! Which upset them so much!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Nov 2007 08:08
Caitlin is such a sweetie!
I can see why everyone was enchanted!
I can see why everyone was enchanted!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Nov 2007 20:22
Originally posted by amyltrer Ohh, Ebony, are you jealous?Nahhh!
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