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Sat 13th of November Noojee-Fumina-Neerim South L1/L2 Tri-area ride

Hi, A relatively new ride with it some great tracks in Noojee, Fumina and Neerim South.
Meet at 8.30am for 9am on the bikes the tracks will be a mix of flow, ups and downs, narrow and maybe some river crossings.
Fuel for 100K's minimum NO fuel is available in the ride area. Lunch will be on the trails, Rec Reg welcome.
As this is a level 1 to 2 ride please respect your fellow riders, remembering we all have to start and learn somewhere. Take care if overtaking and if you are taking it easy try to keep a left line to allow for people to pass. Whatever you do ride at your own pace this is not a race just a good day out with some mates who all want the fun and to get home safe. P.S. The bike in front always has right of way.
Start location is the T junction of Mt Baw Baw Tourist Rd and Vesper Rd. Please Note a couple of things the Vesper Rd I am referring to is a RHT at the top of the hill on the C426 MT Baw Baw Tourist Rd as you head from Noojee to Mt Baw Baw. There is NO sign post it is best identified as a RED clay cutting entrance. If you go to far down the Mt Baw Baw road you will hit the next T junction of the C465 Fumina Rd on RHS so turn around go back up the hill and take the first Road on the LHS being Vesper Rd. Note some locals and maps also call this section of Vesper Rd, Ferguson Rd.

If you are up for it refreshments will be at the "Tool Shed" Noojee, afterwards.

Attached is a map.

Contact Brad 0428580900

What date is this ride Brad ?

Will, the calendar has the date but you make a good point.
I have included the details in the text as well. Thanks for the heads up.
Running this ride the second Saturday in the month for the last three months of this year (Oct, Nov, Dec).
Its a L1/L2 for Oct and Nov; then L2 as the rivers drop down and it gets warmer the ride will become a tad more technical with multiple river xings.

Hi Brad - please put me down for this one.

Cheers David

Hi Brad,
Please put Freddo & I down for this ride. Nothing like a 100k challenge ;D
Cheers...Marls

Yep no worries we have four now. If it wasn't obvious you and Fred did super well over the distance last weekend.
If you didn't notice in the afternoon you were there first in most regroups and are going to be on corners next ride. No apologies but you are there and Fred's gammy leg is getting better! I remember when I was on my first corner and talked about it for awhile, it was a great feeling.

 ;D

YEP was a hoot last time so that means it would be silly not to do it again ...  plus i WANNA be present when Marls does her first corner. :D

I am defs in please Brad.

Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-
7-
8
9
10
......

Gidday Brad,
We would like to bring a guest on this ride; Bob with his brand new Berg 450  :)
Cheers...Marls

Hi Brad. Can you add me to the list.
Cheers. Michael

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew
......

Count me in Brad

Woops, just realised that Fatboy's HTFU ride is the same day............better go on that & make sure they don't wimp out & take any easy options !!!!!!!!!

Hi Brad,

I enjoyed the ride last time. Lots of fun and well organised so please sign me up for this one as well.
Count me in for the Toolshed after the ride too.

Cheers Adam :)

Im definitely up for this again,loved it last time.
Count me in.

Paul

can i go a reserve spot brad?. would love to come but wont know untill closer to that date..??if not thats cool..

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew
11-Dexter

Had fun last time can you put me down again thaks Brad.

Got you down Dexter is Adam picking you up on his way?

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis

Hi Mate,

Yep Im in for this one too if there is space left.

Cheers,

Nic

NP got you on the list Nic.
Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan

Can I put my hand up for this one too please?

Thanks
Peter D

Hi Brad, can you please put me down for this one?  Thanks, Dave E.

NP Peter and Dave have you down for the ride.

Brad - I will be bringing a mate of mime - name of Lachlan. Cheers David

Sure David thats no trouble at all, most welcome.
Please let him know to bring the essentials plus water, lunch, fuel with a nicely running bike to get him home.
The aim is to finish around 3-4pm, if all goes to plan, but no gurantee's, LoL!

Cheers,

Brad

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan

Hey Brad, stick me on the list also. Cant wait to tackle the river crossings. Stuart.

throw me onto the list please Bradels

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin

Hi Brad,

Can you put me down as a "tentative yes" please mate (will be 3 weeks in a row so will have to see what vibe im getting from the boss closer to the date!!!).

I rode at Noojee alot 10+ years ago and cant wait to get back there - i'll have too be on my bestest behaviour in the mean time!!!!

Dustin

Dustin,
On the list what are you riding these days?

The 99 - touch wood i've got the electrics sorted out - havent had any electrical issues since the yami off road course and have changd the jetting too.....

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
25-New Member 1 TBC
26-New Member 2 TBC

Tone,

You don't need to report this to the moderator!

Just reply to the topic, and tell Brad you want to be added to the list.

Have fun!

 :)

Tone welcome to the ride, there is NP with room, it caters for as many who want to get out and get dirty.

BTW as the weather is supposed to be bad this weekend can everyone please spend some time maintaining your ride so it runs without mishap.

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Tone
27-New Member 1 TBC
28-New Member 2 TBC

Brad


      Please may I come along on your ride
     


      Ted H

Ted great to you have along, the original recce member for this ride.
BTW I am planning another ride out of Noojee to Reefton for lunch and back. Will start at another, nearby Noojee location and may have as an alternate lunch location at the Noojee Toolshed for a change. Want to help me explore the tracks for this one as well?

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-New Member 1 TBC
31-New Member 2 TBC

hi guys havent been on any of your rides yet would it be possible to join this ride with a mate

hey Brad whats the MATRA record for the highest number of riders on a standard ride ....  :o 

Not sure when I ran the Neerim Sth ride it was in the 40's and believe the Cobaw ride has the most in the 50's although the Marysville ride is around both those marks at various times. Allot depends on the weather and the ride also comes down to the level as many people like the L1/L2 rides for FUN.

Jarrod you and your mate are added, looking forward to seeing you guys on the ride. Cheers!

is this the REAL Ted??????

thanks Brad  & yes in person . MARC


        Regards Ted

G'day Brad

I just saw in the local paper that the final round of the Victorian & Australian ( car) rally championship is being held in the forests around Noojee & Powelltown Nov 12 & 13.

...........hate to meet one of them head on !!!!!!!!!

Thanks Steve pretty sure they are the other side of the road, the northern side and we are on the southern side.
I have sent them an email to confirm where the are racing.
Could not agree more about keeping clear of these guys.
One would hope the roads they use are isolated from any traffic and roped off.

Folks the maps for the Rally folks are on my home email and I will check them tonight. Initial discussions have them well away from this ride up north and towards Poweltown.
There is a small group of 4WD's (some driven by off duty Police) in the area camping near Fumina who I have spoken to and they will keep a lookout for us and visa versa.

So its all good to go for the ride and I will mention this information at the rider briefing on the day.

Crikey!!! will you take a look at that starters list - Theres going to be heaps of people to help me on my first ride in 2 years. Hope you can squeeze me in Brad?

Good to have you back Ken, we will be gentle.
BTW I have checked the route maps tonight for the Rallye folks and they are well clear of us.

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-Ken
31-Mark
32-Serge
33-New Member 1 TBC

My God!

Look at that list!

I might need to come along incase someone decides to start a coup and create a new club!

G'day Brad,
If there is any room left could you please put me down for this one too.
Mark

Sure Mark, most welcome.

Please note that for this ride I will be using two corner persons per corner so we don't strech out to far and to keep the ride flowing.
Also a reminder with a larger group to be aware of others, patient and well mannered until you are clear and then the space is all your own.

Brad at what number do you say "NO MORE"?

From a management and safety perspective I would ask if we can hold the ride list here and start an emergency list for this ride. Also if anyone who is on the list is not going to attend it would be appreciated if you can advise this ASAP so others (emergencies)may attend.

you may want to make it 3 per corner, Will

Now this ride has AMTRA Social Event Written all over it.
I'm in and i might even drag big Johnny along with the Helmet Cam.

Absolutely you blokes are most welcome, we can do with a film crew who can ride past and on ahead to get the action shots.

Ok, with the Pres and Film Crew in tow here is the list.

BTW I have a ride this Saturday, a recce, Noojee to Reefton pub for lunch 110K's.
If you are interested and it suits you are most welcome.
See the ride calendar its L2 as I am unsure of the terrain, so far there are 9 riders.

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-Ken
31-Mark
32-Serge
33-Peter-Film+
34-John-Film+
35-New Member 1 TBC
Emergencies:
1-Al
2-Neil
3-Darren D

Anyone wanting another good ride on the same weekend, Rob Balaz has a ride on the Sunday. Always a good ride so if you cant make Brads ride head to Robs.

Ian

Hey Dr Brad, was going to see if you wanted me to lead the level 2's around? Can see your list is full so let me know. Al

Hi Brad, another new member who might have left it a bit late? Could you please put me on the emergency list. If you can fit me in that would be great. I will keep an eye on the forum for this one or 0400 922351. Cheers Neil.

Should be Ok Neil Al is going to lend a hand as its a big group. I will confirm next week for now got you as an emergency.
Al that's a deal pleased to have extra help and two ride leaders who know the area will be excellent.

Brad,   I haven't been out for months so can you add me to this list as well.  Happy to help out if needed.

Simon

Hi Brad
Can you also put me down on the emergency list

Darren D

Wouldn't it be funny if this rides gets to 50 Punters.

OK, Simon you are already the list, Darren is in as an emergency and 50 is a crazy number. With leads and tails for all splits I plan not to loose anyone. Expect to see the HTFU guys on ours side of the river in the morning to meet and greet!

Water keeps concrete from going hard so do not expect to see us, we will be on some shutty track hardning the foook up. Will

You must be kidding this is a Clubman HTFU ride and you're not going to cross the river?

yeah will ! i want a river crossing seens im wasting twenty on a red shirt

No Need, have got every bit of hard crap there is out there to do with out having to worry about crossing the river but if Seano wants to do it we will swing by the river and he can cross it and ride back over again. Will

Hi is there room for me...Mark Dryden

I thought the HTFU was all about Hard stuff, so i think the HTFU ride leader should lead the way over the River to us and show us 30+ inexperienced riders how it's done, not send one of his deciples (Seano) to do a ride leaders Job.
Bring it on Willy, Show us how it's done !!!
While your at it, you can show us all that de-watering technique.
I'll be on the River with the Camera & Video to capture this most memorable Moment.
I can't swim!!!

As this ride is open for Rec Reg, i might roll out the RMX and Smoke you all out!!!

I'll bring the pop-corn!

Multiple replies:

Peter, U gotta love the smell of two stroke in the morning!
Mark aka Tone you were on the list at 26.
Andrew and Dustin can you let me know if you are coming ASAP as others who may wish to take your place, no pressure!

As experienced AMTRA members are coming out to support this ride in force, I am allowing three more riders in (Neil, Paul and Al ride leader L2's) see the list below.

Also, does anyone want to volunteer up front to go L1 or L2 tails for the day, AM or PM?

Hope I got everyone if not please let me know.

Seven day forecast for Noojee shows it will be a warm day 28 degrees, sunny, cloudy and possible showers, who know's!
Please look after yourself, bring enough water (river water NOT recommended) and BYO lunch on the trails.

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad-Ride Leader
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Mark aka Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-Ken
31-Mark
32-Serge
33-Peter-Roving Film Crew-Stills and Video
34-John-Roving Film Crew-Helmet Cam
35-Neil
36-Al Ride Leader L2's
37-Darren D
38-Paul
EM1-
EM1-

last time i saw willy cross that stream he did have to show us his dewater technique

Cam, thanks for the heads up email added you to the list.

Seven day forecast for Noojee shows it will be a warm day 28 degrees, sunny, cloudy and possible showers, who know's!
Please look after yourself, bring enough water (river water NOT recommended) and BYO lunch on the trails.

Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad-Ride Leader
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-George
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-CAM
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Mark aka Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-Ken
31-Mark
32-Serge
33-Peter-Roving Film Crew-Stills and Video
34-John-Roving Film Crew-Helmet Cam
35-Neil
36-Al Ride Leader L2's
37-Darren D
38-Paul
39-Ric
40-
EM1-
EM1-

Unfortunatly for me but fortunatly for one of the emergencies i've got to pull the pin on this ride - used up all my brownie points this weekend going to flemington on saturday (gotta love a marquee)and riding today (gotta love anglesea - was my first trip there but loved it!!)

Enjoy All

Dustin sorry to hear that and Cam has taken your place.

Sorry Brad i have to go to a family thing on that day, sucks because i put this ride on the calender first! have fun Decky

brad i'll go tail man for half the day or whole day if know body else wants too..

Multiple replies:
Dexter, sorry you can't make it but good news George has taken your place.
Jarrod, thanks heaps, given you are with a mate would you prefer to do L1 or L2 tailmam duties your call, where will your mate be?

Looks like the Rivers will be up, so the Boys from the Dark Side are going to get their Bottoms Wet!!

So far so good, with those who wanted to come and letting us know their life balance restraints, as this has allowed their places to be filled by others with less constraints in the same period. Keep the info coming folks, in the end just want to go riding!

Paul you were on the list twice Ric has taken the send place you were at.

Seven day forecast for Noojee shows it will be a warm day 28 degrees, sunny, cloudy and possible showers/rain, who know's!


Updated Ride List Noojee November:
1-Brad-Ride Leader
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-George
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-CAM
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Mark aka Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-Ken
31-Ric
32-Serge
33-Peter-Roving Film Crew-Stills and Video
34-John-Roving Film Crew-Helmet Cam
35-Neil
36-Al Ride Leader L2's
37-Darren D
38-
39-
40-
EM1-
EM1-

I'm not liking what the weather forcast is showing!

 >:(

he'd be L2 but im not fussed if u need someone on either im happy to help out.we can decided out there on the day.do i need to bring anything..fluro or radio or something like that..just let me know

Should we pack our Togs?? Better still "Waiders"

Hi Brad,
Sorry but I am going to have to pull the pin on this ride unfortunately.
Hope you all have a great day.
Cheers, Mark

Yep it may rain how good would that be for the trails.
Serge, do I sense an issue with rain re Abbeyard weekend and now this?

Ow what a learning curve Fumina will be if its wet? Just the way it should be!! AL

Mark, thanks for the notice much appreciated.
BTW folks it may rain this weekend please be prepared and I do understand if you choose to bail (that's NOT Marks reason), ride leaders don't have this option it goes with the territory.

Yeah,

Why is it that Huey gives us gorgeous weather to work in during the week, then crap on the weekend?

I think we should start riding mid-week and work on the weekends!

Woddoyarekon?

NP you are L2 tail, how is your rear tyre mine is crap!

There is a chance the rain be late in the arvo, but who knows, it is what it is, dress/pack for all four seasons and at least bring a rain/spray jacket, although it's forecast to be warm.
No clay to manage for L1's but L2's will know it's wet and slippery. For L1's Fumina is easy for L2's we will see ya when Al is finished with ya, Ouch!

Hi Brad,

I have just joined AMTRA and was wondering if i would be aloud to come along on the ride too?

Cheers Mark.

Mark that's affirmative can fit you in as we have a few maybe's at this time.

excellent thank you. see you on Saturday.

Who?

 ???

Jarrod offered to be the L2 tail it was for him.

Forecast for Saturday
Cloudy. Areas of rain, possible local heavy falls. The chance of thunderstorms from the late morning. Winds north to northwesterly averaging 15 to 20 km/h, reaching 35 km/h at times, tending northeasterly up to 45 km/h around dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 28.

Latrobe Valley Rain.Min 16 Max25

Hey Brad,

Sorry mate I have to pull out, have to work :( hopefully will catch you on the next one

Updated Ride List Noojee November now at 30:
1-Brad-Ride Leader
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Mark aka Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-Ken
31-Mark
32-Serge
33-Peter-Roving Film Crew-Stills and Video
34-John-Roving Film Crew-Helmet Cam
35-Neil
36-Al Ride Leader L2's
37-Darren D
38-Paul

Forecast for Saturday Latrobe Valley
Heavy rain. Min 14 Max 22

Cloudy. Areas of rain, becoming more widespread and heavy later in the evening. The chance of thunderstorms. Winds southeast to southwesterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h, increasing to 45 km/h ahead of a east to southeasterly change up to 40 km/h around midday. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 25.

and lets just hope that the rain is laterin the evening!  20-40mm - is almost swimnming  :)

lets forget the weather & just go riding ! ! !
We will probably get sun, wind, rain & thunderstorms...... Expect everyting except snow
I'm looking forward to the tool shed afterwards Dr Brad  ;D

Tool Shed sounds good want to finish between 3 and 4pm.
Got myself an actual rain jacket today as compared with my cheap spray jacket which lets the rain straight through.
See y'all in the morning.

Sorry Bradles,

Gonna hafta bail!!

I know, I know....sook, sook, sook!

Quite apart from the weather, my Dad has just been admitted to hospital.  Nothing major, but may need to be around to help my mum.

Hope all goes well.  Keep dry!

Hope your Dad is OK, all the best.

Cheers, Brad.

He should be ok.  He's just returned from India (Commonwealth Games) and at first they thought he had denghi fever or malaria.  Turns out it looks more like a major bladder infection.  They can sort that, but mum goes a bit loopy when my old man's not well.

Better do the 'good' son thing!

 ::)

That's good news Serge.
I was thinking will people ride in whatever weather we get?
My question was answered with two phone calls from people who are also coming. Nice!
Updated Ride List Noojee November now at 31:
1-Brad-Ride Leader
2-David
3-Marls
4-Fred
5-Zeb
6-Bob
7-Michael
8-Adam
9-Paul
10-Andrew TBC
11-Dexter
12-Nathan
13-Scott
14-Dennis
15-Nicole
16-Dave E
17-Peter D
18-Lachlan
19-Stuart
20-Marc
21-Dustin TBC
22-Steve
23-Simon
24-Wade
25-Grebe
26-Mark aka Tone
27-Ted
28-Jarrod
29-Jarrod's Mate
30-Ken
31-Mark
32-Serge
33-Peter-Roving Film Crew-Stills and Video
34-John-Roving Film Crew-Helmet Cam
35-Neil
36-Al Ride Leader L2's
37-Darren D
38-Paul
39-Marls other friend and a new member

hanging for this ride ladies.
its currently PISSING down in smakenham but we are gonna have a cracka day tomorrow.see u all bright and early tomorrow.sweet dreams of dirt bikes and boobs tonight...

Bring on the 20 degrees or less, right now it hotter than a Dingo's tongue and as humid as a ................. whatever

Weather in South Gippy at the moment 9.00pm out our way, rains (hardly any) & storm been & gone, clear sky now, no wind. Going to be an awesome riding day tomorrow....Chinky, glad you could make it  ;D  Brad, don't forget to bring those things for Freddo...Cheers, Marls

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