See below, which also has a link to KRnet's website!
http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/news/09-22-2016-successful-kr-gathering-in-mount-vernon-il?mkt_tok
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 09/21/2016 7:42 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: KRnet
Cc: bhollensbe at mchsi.com
Subject: KR> KR Gathering History
I was reading the KR newsletter #73 and discovered the first KR Gathering was
on 13&14 June 1981 at Santa Rosa, CA.? It was called the National
I was reading the KR newsletter #73 and discovered the first KR Gathering was
on 13&14 June 1981 at Santa Rosa, CA. It was called the National KR Fly-in,
due to liability issues the name was changed to National KR Get to Gather in
1987. Issue #70 has a cool flyer advertising the e
Nettlers and Gathering attendees,
I was concerned that with the bad weather and lower turnout this year
we'd be a bit short on the finances. Good news! With the help of
two generous donations, one corporate and one anonymous , and the
generosity of the banquet attendees, it was a break
At 06:53 PM 9/19/2016, you wrote:
> And, let's not forget John Bouyea.
+++
My apologies to John. He did more work behind the scenes than
appeared on the net. I'm sorry he couldn't make the Gathering.
THANKS JOHN.
Larry Flesner
Thanks to all that helped to make the Gathering a success, especially
Paul Visk in all the pre-planning leading up to the event. See you
all at Lee's Summit.
Larry Flesner
Made it home but my plane had to stay in Marked Tree, Ark. Made the stop due to
low ceilings south of Memphis.
Small directional incident on landing took me through a small dig between the
runway and taxiway. Only damage was to the propeller. Will need a new one of
those.
The crop dusting
Oh, and I forgot Joe Horton won "Longest Distance", for flying 733
(statute) miles to the Gathering. He had to leave early due to
inclement weather moving in, which would have prevent him from getting
back home any earlier than Monday, if then. It was great to see Joe
again, as well as
Joe Horton wrote:
>> How about a report of events and banquet since I had to get outta
there early Friday...<<
Awards were:
Best Paint - Joe Weber
Best Firewall Forward - Brad Stone
Best Panel and Interior - Mark Langford
Best KR - Mark Langford
People's Choice - Joe Weber
I took 700
Where is LXT ? Virg
On 9/18/2016 2:24 PM, Rob Schmitt via KRnet wrote:
> Joe,
>
> I can confirm I was the lucky looser. Next years KR Gathering will be at LXT
> the weekend of 23 Sep, 2017.
>
> I'll try and do a good job. I've already had several folks who h
Hey Guys,
I'm guessing from the post below that Rob was the loosing bidder and will be
hosting the gathering next year. How about a report of events and banquet since
I had to get outta there early Friday and it makes me home sick not knowing
what all went on and missing everyone.
If it is
Joe,
I can confirm I was the lucky looser. Next years KR Gathering will be at LXT
the weekend of 23 Sep, 2017.
I'll try and do a good job. I've already had several folks who have volunteered
to help out. So plug it into you calendar and your autopilot!
I've got your altimeter so send me
done, thx
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
Original message
From: Ken Hurley via KRnet
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 9/16/16 11:54 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: KRnet
Cc: Ken Hurley
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering
Yes, also dinner banquet at 7:00, $15. Let Larry k
will there still be krs there tomorrow? i am 4 hours away, planning to come
saturday.
there is rain in the area
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
Yes, also dinner banquet at 7:00, $15. Let Larry know if you want to eat.
On Sep 16, 2016 11:51 AM, "Chris Prata via KRnet"
wrote:
> will there still be krs there tomorrow? i am 4 hours away, planning to
> come saturday.
>
> there is rain in the area
>
>
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
After literally years of prep and anticipation, I will be unable to attend
or fly my KR-2 to the Gathering for 2016. My KR-2 waits patiently while I
get myself ready to fly. Just had the left eye cataract surgery yesterday.
Right eye had its turn three weeks ago and healing nicely. Amazing
Remember, tomorrow at the end of business day you will need to have your orders
into Wick's so they can bring them out to the Gathering and not be charged for
shipping.
Paul Visk?Belleville IL ?618 406 4705
Sent on the new Sprint Network from my Samsung Galaxy S?4
Mike wrote: ?I'm having trouble getting the hang of this tail dragger stuff.
?
That's a good call Mike. ?With all the work you put into it don't want to risk
it.What airplanes did ?you get your tailwheel endorsement in?
Paul Visk?Belleville IL ?618 406 4705
Sent on the new Sprint
OK Guys, I am so looking forward to this weekend but sadly I will be driving up
Thursday instead of flying. I'll go ahead and admit that I'm having trouble
getting the hang of this tail dragger stuff, There seems to be a disconnect
somewhere between my head and my feet. After all the time I've
Sorry for sending the repeated blank emails. My email client defaults to HTML
mode, and I don't always catch it to switch back to text mode operator
error.
?
After making it 3 years ago to Mt Vernon, 2 years ago to Chino, and last year
to McMinnville, I'm going to miss the gathering this
I got an email from a new member from the Michigan City, the
Michigan/Indiana border (KMGC). He can't make the Gathering, but
requests somebody in a KR drop in to visit him, as he plans to by a KR2
next week, and would like to sit in or fly in one. If interested, email
me and I'll send his
I plan to make my first trip (truck load of Gathering stuff) to
Mt.Vernon tomorrow (Wednesday) mid to late morning. I may stay in
Mt.Vernon or make the 50 mile trip home for the night and return
Thursday for the duration.
If anyone needs to reach me call my cell 618 201 5958
Larry
You guys have fun,wish I was going to be there,next year with my new Bird
-06:00)
To: KRnet
Cc: n357cj
Subject: KR> gathering
2... I say 2 more days... Yeeehaa...
N357CJ
2... I say 2 more days... Yeeehaa...
N357CJ
Speaking of "root beer", I will secure two cases of "root beer", one
light and one dark, tomorrow to be used for refreshments at the camp
site. I also secured a donation to cover most of the cost of the
price kick for the steaks. I hated to tell Donny no as we are his
favorite group and he
No problem, thanks anyway
>
>Can I get a t-shirt even if I'm not going to the gathering??
+
Only if you know someone attending the Gathering and we have an extra
your size. I am not taking orders and mailing hats / shirts as in
years past due to the time and effort
At 02:53 PM 9/9/2016, you wrote:
> I just got off the phone with Donny from the restaurant at the
> airport. He will add the drinks for the buffets for free. That is a
> $2.00 savings. The only stipulation is that Larry has to bring his guitar.
I just got off the phone with Donny from the restaurant at the airport. He will
add the drinks for the buffets for free. That is a $2.00 savings. The only
stipulation is that Larry has to bring his guitar. So Larry I hope you don't
forge. ?: )?Also for the people flying in. The 20 cent
If I recall, there was a kitplane article on the 2014 Chino Gathering. ?I'm not
able to find it. Can someone help me.
Paul Visk?Belleville IL ?618 406 4705
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-Original Message-
>From: John Bouyea via KRnet
>Sent: Aug 20, 2016 7:34 AM
>To: KRnet
>Cc: John Bouyea
>Subject: KR> Gathering Campers
>
>I just found out the "I'm Camping" button on the Gathering registration form
>wasn't working corr
Gathering attendees,
I want to remind everyone that the cutoff to order hats and shirts
was last Friday. The couple of "pre-registers" since that date and
ordering shirts / hats are covered by the few extra I've ordered. I
can't guarantee that for those that pre-register after receiving
At 12:24 PM 8/22/2016, you wrote:
>KR Enthusiasts;
>
>I am planning to make a pitch at the 2016 KR Gathering to host the 2017
>event at Lee's Summit Airport in Missouri.
+++
Thanks , Rob. Any competition has a tough act to fo
KR Enthusiasts;
I am planning to make a pitch at the 2016 KR Gathering to host the 2017
event at Lee's Summit Airport in Missouri. I understand a vote will be
required and the location needs to be approved. I also wanted to ensure the
KR Net folks have an opportunity to review this as well
I just found out the "I'm Camping" button on the Gathering registration form
wasn't working correctly. So if you ARE planning to camp at the Gathering,
please send a reply to kr2s at bouyea.net and let me know. I'll summarize the
count and pass it to Larry, our fearless Gathering host. Thanks
With just weeks till the KR Gathering, I touched base today with
Chris Collins, the airport manager, to confirm final
arrangements. For those that have not attended a Gathering at
Mt.Vernon I'll lay out some information points to keep in mind:
- Restaurant on the field in the terminal
Just for info. Ionia, Mich. (Y70) has 27/9 paved and 36/18 turf with
excellent parking. School of Mission Aviation Training on the field and
glider flights available.
Doran
On Aug 19, 2016 7:59 PM, "Larry Flesner via KRnet"
wrote:
>
>
> With just weeks till
Gathering attendees,
Tomorrow ( 8/20/2016) is the cutoff date to order hats and
shirts. Place your order by going to www.krnet.org and click on the
Gathering link at the very top of the page. Go to "pre-register" and
fill in the blanks. I will be placing my final order tomorrow. The
list
Just one more month till the Gathering at Mt.Vernon. Anyone wanting
a shirt or hat for this years Gathering will need to get the order in
by the cutoff date of August 20, just 10 days from now. I was much
more flexible in the past but my supplier (my next door neighbor) is
easing in to
I just confirmed with SRT Aviation (FBO at that the airport) that we will be
getting a 20 cent discount on 100LL. So if your still on the fence about flying
your KR to the Gathering. ?Hope this help you.So far we have seven official
sponsors and still growing. They are listed on the bottom of
rnon.
John Bouyea
N5391M/ KR2
OR81/ Hillsboro, OR
2015 KR at MMV Gathering CoHost
Subject: KR> Gathering update
... photos of the Gathering trophies, shirt, and hat
Larry Flesner
I'm including links to some photos of the Gathering trophies, shirt,
and hat. I'll have John post them to the web page when he returns
from vacation.
Any guesses on who takes home the trophies and how many?
Larry Flesner
trophies
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32133949/IMG_8962.JPG
Thanks to John Bouyea the Gathering web page has been updated with
the Gathering schedule. In addition to the traditional engine and
airframe forums, Paul Visk has arranged for several other
presentations / forums that should be of interest to
attendees. Check it out at:
http://www.bouyea.net/KRGathering/index.html
I updated the registration/ roster this evening, catching up for a serious
delay in your messages. My apologies to David, Robert, Roger, Joe & Collin.
Welcome aboard guys!
I also updated the Fly-In Schedule page. As soon as Larry approves my edits
I'll
i am hoping to join the gathering, but due to unpredictable schedules, cannot
commit until its very close.
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
Original message From: Larry Flesner via KRnet Date: 6/18/16 4:29 PM (GMT-05:00) To: KRnet Cc: Larry Flesner Subject: KR
I hope to have the 2016 Gathering forum schedule posted in the next
few days. There have been some changes and additions. I'll advise
when it gets posted.
If you haven't registered yet and hope to order a hat and shirt,
please do so in the next few days. I hope to place the first order
John has posted a photo of this years shirts on the Gathering page
under "pro shop". http://www.bouyea.net/KRGathering/
Larry Flesner
> At this particular Fly In, the previous years "Grand Champion" (or
> in our case "Best KR") gets digitized and is on the advertising,
> T-shirts, baseball caps, and coffee mugs sold to the next year's
> attendees as the face of the fly in. The coffee mugs are handed
> out as part of the
I stopped by SRT Aviation at Mt. Vernon Airport and talked to the president of
the FBO. ?Richard and I talked for a couple of hours. ?He was wearing a
Airforce cap. ?It turnes out he worked on B-52's just as I did. ?We could have
talked for hours. ?But my electronic log book in my truck was
Some are still having trouble finding the Gathering page. Go to
www.krnet.org and click on the link at the top of the page.
Larry Flesner
I don't understand the problem.
I entered "2016+KR+Gathering" search string in www.dogpile.com
I got several pages of false hits, and this, about 6 entries down from
the top of the page,
"The 2016 KR GATHERING Coming this Fall! - Bouyea.Net
www.bouyea.net/KRGathering/web_pa
Paul -
Yahoo found it, sort of. Apparently Yahoo is still good for something.
I don't know whether the screenshot below will work with the text only
requirement of the KRnet, but if not, try Yahoo. Google should pick it
up when it starts appearing on various sites besides KRnet - though that
Has anyone considered starting a page on Wikipedia?
I would think such a page would be a real asset to krnet.
If anyone is interested, I will open a page and we can start building
the data.
Anyone?
--
Wayne DeLisle Sr.
Here you go Paul.
http://bouyea.net/KRGathering/index.html
I used dogpile search. I don't use google anymore.
Wayne DeLisle Sr.
> KR> 2016 KR Gathering Web Site Update
>
> Paul Visk ppaulvsk at aol.com
> Sat Apr 23 13:54:39 EDT 2016
> Previous message (by thread): KR>
From: Wayne via KRnet Date: 4/23/16 2:03 PM (GMT-06:00) To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Cc: Wayne Subject: Re: KR> 2016 KR Gathering
Web Site Update
Here you go Paul.
http://bouyea.net/KRGathering/index.html
I used dogpile search. I don't use google anymore.
Wayne DeLisle Sr.
> KR
John or anyone else. ?Do you know how to get "2016 KR Gathering" to show up in
a Google search??What comes up is the 2015 gathering home page.?This would make
it alot easier for going after sponsors. ?
Paul Visk ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Belleville Il ? ? ??618 406 4705?
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Ok Paul,
*I updated the home page with our first sponsor, Wicks Aircraft. I sure
would like to give promotional exposure to other businesses who are willing
to support the 2016 KR Gathering!
*The Attendees list is also now updated with 8 people signed up already.
Builders/ flyers, if you haven't
I'm starting to get sponsors for the Gathering. Do you know of a
company
that would like to contribute financially, with gift certificates or with
promotional items that will be given away in our drawings after the
banquet?
Let me know.
In turn we will put there company logo with a
I'm starting to get sponsors for the Gathering. Do you know of a company
that would like to contribute financially, with gift certificates or with
promotional items that will be given away in our drawings after the banquet?
Let me know.
In turn we will put there company logo with a link on
That is one thing ?I remember about ?Mt.Vernon. ?Is all the tables of stuff for
sale.?Make sure you bring your builders logs and your pictures of your
projects. ?
Paul Visk, ?Belleville Il?618 406 4705?
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S? 6.
Can I bring a project to sell. Randy Moore Newbern Tn 38059 731 589 1330
Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
-Original Message-
From: Larry Flesner via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc: Larry Flesner
Sent: Mon, Apr 11, 2016 05:27 PM
Subject: KR> Gathering update
Gathering attendees,
I'm start
At 09:29 PM 4/11/2016, you wrote:
>Can I bring a project to sell. Randy Moore Newbern Tn 38059 731 589 1330
Yes, anyone can bring anything they think other builders might be
interested in. I just can't guarantee a sale. :-)
Larry
Please hold up on registering on the Gathering web page. I caught
John off guard and he has some changes and updates he needs to make
before going live. My apologies to John.
Larry Flesnre
I forgot to give you the phone number for the Drury. 618 246
5201 and give them a few days to get the KR rates in the computer
and the desk clerks up to speed.
Larry Flesner
with a single King bed and 10 rooms with double Queen beds for
those that wish to double up with a fellow attendee. The discounted
rate for KR Gathering attendees is $94 a night, discounted from their
normal rate of $135 a night. I was a bit shocked at the price
increases since 2013 but it is what
Greetings,
I am guessing our KR will not be ready by September, but I am thinking of
flying out for the gathering. I?ll have a few empty seats if anyone would like
to join me. Friday-Sunday 16th-18th September.
I?m based in Davis, CA (close to Sacramento) and its about a 8.5 hour flight.
Netters,
John Bouyea has posted the basic Gathering page. Registration link
is inop at this time, available when I get hat and shirt info
together. Other info will be added as it becomes available. For
convenience, Mark Langford has posted the link to the Gathering page
as the second
I'm wrong)
The Gathering date for the 2016 KR Gathering at Mt.Vernon is Sept. 16
& 17. John Bouyea is working up a web page as we text. Since I last
hosted a Gathering, my neighbor that does the hats and shirts has
been spending her winters in Florida so I haven't got that detail
worked out yet
Netters
Has a date been determined for this year's Gathering? I have an obligation
slated for mid- September that I can schedule around if I know when the
Gathering will be. Has a website been set up for registration?
Pete Klapp
I'm starting to collect ideas and suggestions for the forum's at the gathering
this year. ?Anyone with an idea or would like to give one. Drop me a note off
net or call me.?
Paul Visk?Belleville Il?618-406-4705
Stan wrote:
> I can convert VHS to DVD if you so desire. Please advise.
Thanks, but I've taken Gary up on his offer to convert them.
Mark Langford
ML at N56ML.com
http://www.n56ml.com
Virg Salisbury wrote:
> What happened to the videos that did not get given away at a
> gathering a while back ?
Larry sent me those videos probably a year ago or maybe even two. Like
a lot of things, I volunteered to do something that I haven't made the
time to do, and to tell you the truth,
Well, maybe one. Congratulations Terry Chizek!
-Original Message-
Cc: Dan Heath
Subject: Re: KR> 2016 KR Gathering location...MVN?
Having small local/regional meets will work great. All YOU have to do is to
set it up and DO it. As Larry has described, hosting a "Gathering&q
le wanting this, over
many years, and yet, NO ONE has DONE it. There is nothing stopping you from
doing this.
See N64KR at <http://krbuilder.org/> http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on
the pics
2015 KR Gathering - McMinnville, OR. September 3 - 6 -- See U There.
Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR
> , "Randy Moore Newbern Tn. N318RM via KRnet" wrote:
> i bet the builders who show up will be bigger.
>
>
> Randy Moore
> Newbern Tn 38059
>
>
I am already bigger, I need to get SMALLER!
Dave M
Nashua NH
38059
KR super single For sale
Avid MK IV
-Original Message-
From: Mark Jones via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc: Mark Jones
Sent: Thu, Sep 24, 2015 9:34 pm
Subject: Re: KR> 2016 KR Gathering location...MVN?
Looking forward to getting back to MVN. As soon as I know the date and that
it
is fir
Dan Heath and I had an unofficial KR gathering at his hanger last weekend. ?It
made me think how nice a local/regional gathering would be. ?Something I might
have the chance to attend and meet some more of you good folks.
Joe Nunley?CW2 US Army RetiredBaker JROTC Instructor?Baker Florida?
one, hopefully others are thinking of hosting one as well. Competition is
a good thing.
Rob Schmitt
N1852Z
Kansas City, MO
-Original Message-
From: Mark Langford via KRnet
To: KRnet
Cc: Mark Langford
Sent: Thu, Sep 24, 2015 7:49 pm
Subject: KR> 2016 KR Gathering location...
Mark Langford"
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:49:21 PM
Subject: KR> 2016 KR Gathering location...MVN?
KRnetHeads,
At McMinnville it was agreed that it may not be fair to the community
for so few people to vote on the location of the next Gathering, and
that a location (or more,
eel Bericht
>Van : krnet at list.krnet.org
>Datum : 25/09/2015 07:27
>Aan : krnet at list.krnet.org
>Cc : no1son38 at aol.com
>Onderwerp : Re: KR> 2016 KR Gathering location...MVN?
>
>I sure hope it in Mt Vernon next year it is in the middle of everywhere i bet
>the build
I'm fer it, (MV).
Patrick Driscoll
Saint Paul, MN
patrick36 at usfamily.net
www.pensbypat.com
If you can read this, Thank a teacher
If you are reading this in English, thank a veteran
9:34 pm
Subject: Re: KR> 2016 KR Gathering location...MVN?
Looking forward to getting back to MVN. As soon as I know the date and that
it
is firm at MVN I am going to block my calendar for the Gathering. I have
missed the last few and I do not intend on missing this one.
Mark Jones
(N88
Looking forward to getting back to MVN. As soon as I know the date and that
it is firm at MVN I am going to block my calendar for the Gathering. I have
missed the last few and I do not intend on missing this one.
Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Stevens Point, WI
E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
Web:
all it MVN and move on.
Keep in mind the responsibilities and expectations associated with
hosting the Gathering are not trivial. See Larry's short list from
several weeks ago, below:
___
Anyone considering hosting a KR Gathering needs to consider the
follo
Thanks for the Compliment.
I was the one who set up the group photoshoot with the help of Chris Collins
(MVN Manager) for getting the Bucket Truck.
I hold an Associate of Science Degree in Photography and have been
photographing for about 35 years. For more of my photos visit here:
I'll pass that on to my little bro. Lol
Chris Pryce
On Sep 14, 2015 2:27 PM, "Flesner via KRnet" wrote:
> At 01:10 PM 9/14/2015, you wrote:
>
>> There's a newsletter
>> dated 1991 with an article by Jerry Price who, with one of his pilot sons
>> Ian, attended McMinnville.
>>
>
Hi Marc. I'll be glad to create & publish a 2014 Gathering Photos page. Can you
pass them on to me? I wasn't there...
-Original Message-
From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Marc Baca via
KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Gathering photos
Thanks Mike;
I
http://bouyea.net/KRGathering/index.html
That was sure a great picture. I can't recall who it was that went
through the trouble of getting us all set up for that photo but thank you
again, whoever you are, for having such skill and patience.
Also see Marc Baca's excellent collage at:
Original Message-
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 6:46 PM
Cc: Mark Langford
Subject: Re: KR> Gathering photos
...
I took quite a few pictures...
...
Mark Langford
Mike Stirewalt wrote:
> I really wish somebody would publish an overview of this year's
> Gathering - who attended, who won what awards, pictures. I saw plenty
> of cameras there but so far I haven't seen any results of what surely
> is a treasure trove of photographs.
I took quite a few
: Marc Baca via KRnet
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 8:58 AM
> To: KRnet
> Cc: Marc Baca ; Steve G.
> Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering
>
>
> I typically maintain a low profile on the net and simply listen and learn
> but today I'm compelled to talk about something I
off to get the 2014 KR Gathering
locked in, the amount of $$ he spent out of pocket for the guys he had to pay
to clean and arranged a production hangar for the worshops.? and out of
sheer consideration for attendees the constructions and installation of a
new toilet (for older folk) a
Guys, is it really necessary/appropriate to be having this 'discussion' on
a public forum?
TK
On 11 September 2015 at 14:12, Flesner via KRnet
wrote:
> At 09:31 PM 9/10/2015, you wrote:
>
>> Dan receive the funds in the same timeframe that I received it from you
>> last year. I didn't receive
Thank you Marc' Sparky Sparks
-Original Message-
From: Marc Baca via KRnet
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 8:58 AM
To: KRnet
Cc: Marc Baca ; Steve G.
Subject: Re: KR> KR Gathering
I typically maintain a low profile on the net and simply listen and learn
but today I'm compel
I received the following personal e-mail and felt it necessary to
reply to the group as I'm sure others have the same concern. E-mail
and reply are below.
Larry Flesner
At
Yet again, nobody contacted me.
Steve Glover
Sent from my electronic leash.
> On Sep 11, 2015, at 05:40, Flesner via KRnet wrote:
>
>
>
>
> I received the following personal e-mail and felt it necessary to reply to
> the group as I'm sure others have the same concern. E-mail and reply
At 09:31 PM 9/10/2015, you wrote:
>Dan receive the funds in the same timeframe that I received it from
>you last year. I didn't receive the funds or ask for them for that
>matter until August of last year which is when the funds were
>actually needed to pay for items so if Dan is saying
Whatever makes you happy Larry. I left a phone message and email for contact
but didn't get a response so was initially going to send it to Mark L. Ask him
if you like. I found John's address so sent it to him as I had no follow up
contact if there was any concern. He had it approx 30 days
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