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dansnaturepictures · 9 months

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Big Butterfly Count 2023: My standout species

As another fabulous three weeks of counting in a vitally important citizen science project approaches its end, I have been reflecting on the many Big Butterfly Counts I have done over the past few weeks. Below are some of the key species I saw with a few comments.

Red Admiral

Where else could I start? This long time favourite butterfly of mine has grabbed the headlines and taken the count by storm with the sheer numbers of them around. It has been fascinating to see the unusually high numbers at this time of year for me, with it being more notable if it was a day I didn't see one than did in the butterfly count a species I might usually see in two or three of my Big Butterfly Counts in a year. Personally it has made me so happy to see so many and really struck to the core of how I fell in love with this charismatic species with some glorious times watching them, key moments in an amazing butterfly year I've had generally. I took the first two pictures in this photoset of Red Admirals at one of the most memorable counts I did this year at Egleton, Rutland Water at the start and on a recent evening at Lakeside Country Park. It also personifies the importance of the count with the indicator of climate change these numbers are with more now overwintering here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66395590

Summer stalwarts: Meadow Brown and Gatekeeper

I have just for fun actually just created two leaderboards out of all my counts this year so far, one overall and one for Lakeside Country Park where I did the most counts. Unsurprisingly Meadow Brown topped both with Gatekeeper third behind Small White overall and second at Lakeside. Where I saw less of their fellow key summer species Marbled White and Ringlet compared to previous years which in the ever shifting seasons perhaps emerged too early and their shorter seasons were waning and ceased here during the count, this pair have been ever present again with me seeing some very high numbers of them on counts. The usual passing of the baton I see where I go from seeing mostly Meadow Browns to mostly Gatekeepers on counts towards the end of it didn't really happen this year as both were high throughout, perhaps due to the Gatekeeper's notable early emergence this year too. I have felt really connected to these colourful butterflies during the three weeks and the Big Butterfly Count wouldn't be the same without them. It's been my best Big Butterfly Count for getting photos of the species included I think and I took the third and fourth in this set of Gatekeeper and fifth of Meadow Brown all at Lakeside.

The white butterflies: Small, Large and Green-veined

The white butterflies in the count have been ever present in my contributions also, with Small White like in 2021 for me really challenging the Meadow Brown and Gatekeeper for the top spots with so many seen. The elegant and alluring Green-veined White was one I notably saw more of in the count this year and I very much enjoyed doing so, taking the sixth and seventh pictures in this photoset of some at Lakeside. Large White is something I see less than I might think generally and I enjoyed some sightings of them during the count.

Speckled Wood

A surprise package this year for me, I have been very happy to observe a fair few of these intricately marked and joyful butterflies during the count this year, another that was more present for me than usual. I took the eighth picture in this photoset of one at Lakeside during the count.

Six-spot Burnet

Onto day flying moths included in the count now and before the count arrived I felt as though I was seeing more of this gorgeous moth the species that first got me into moths back in 2010 this year, but that's something easy to say whilst in the grip of their season. But whilst their season waned during it Big Butterfly Count proved that a bit for me with a high amount seen especially at Lakeside. It was a pleasure to see these dashing moths many times, I took the ninth picture in this photoset of one at Lakeside.

Jersey Tiger moth

Finally it's a quality over quantity moment as on Monday I was over the moon to spot the superb Jersey Tiger moth in the tenth picture in this photoset at Lakeside. It was only the second time I've ever seen this species and first during the Big Butterfly Count days. It was an amazing moment in my moth year getting a great view of it. But there is a notable point for quantity too as amazingly only days into the count I'd seen all of the Big Butterfly Count species in one of my counts apart from a Jersey Tiger. It was improbable I'd spot one given I'd only seen one before, but I did and for the first time ever it means I've every species at least once during my run of doing counts which feels nice.

I would do a highly commended list but fear I would end up saying all of the other species so thought I would say I was so happy to see every species and a few more for quality and quantity really made an impression on me this year. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed contributing to this amazing project again and sharing what I saw.

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anotherasswithadslr · 5 months

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Northampton Church, Rutland Water

#photography #original photographers #rutland water #northampton church

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magalhaessims · 4 hours

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DEL SOL BOULEVARD - MAXIS-MATCH CC BUILD

NOT CC FREE

Lot Type: Thrift And Bubble Tea Store | Retail

Size: 30x30

World: Del Sol Valley

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CC USED IN THIS BUILD:

NOTE: For convenience, some of the CC is included in the Download Folder. Please put it in your Mods Folder along with the CC linked below.

Charly Pancakes: Lavish | Miscellanea | Modish | Munch 01 & 02 | Soak | The Lighthouse Collection || TheClutterCat: Baby Boo | Dandy Diary | Mermaid Mansion | On The Edge | Snuggle Set | Sunny Sundae || Felixandre: Berlin | Chateau | Grove Set | Shop The Look 01 - 03 | Soho || Harrie: Brownstone | Brutalist Bathroom | Halcyon Kitchen | Klean | Kwatei | Octave | Shop The Look 02 & 03 | Spoons || House Of Harlix: Baysic Collection & Bathroom | Harluxe | Kichen 2 Point 1 | Livin'Rum | Orjanic | The Bafroom | The Kichen || KKB-MM: My Cherish Things: Kitchen || LittleDica: Arcane | Chic Bathroom | Delicious Kitchen | Greasy Goods | H&B Store | Rise&Grind | Sleek Slumber || Max20: Cozy Bathroom Kit | Poolside Lounge (Plants) || MLys: Pufferhead Stuff Pack || Peacemaker-ic: Bowed Bedroom | Bowed Living | Creta Kitchen | Furrowed Plaster Wall | Geometric Mural Wall || Pierisim: Auntie Vera Bathroom | Calderone | Coldbrew Coffee Shop | Combles | David Apartment | MCM House | Oak House | Pantry Party | Stefan | Tilable Kitchen | Woodland Ranch || S-imagination: Nota Living Room | Rutland Kitchen || Sixam-CC: Home Office (Printer) | Hotel Bedroom (Hair Brush) | Private School (Water Fountain) || Someone-Elsa: Passion By Judith Ward Collection || Surely-Sims: Kitchen Of Tomorrow (Nuka Cola) || Syboulette: Fabulous | Happy Stairways | Love Is In The Air | Neighborly | Nothing To Wear | Pavilion || Taurus Design: Judith Living Room || Tuds: Beam Living | Ema Living

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HOW TO MAKE THIS LOT FUNCTIONAL:

For the Boba Tea Store, I've added the ThriftTea Bubble Tea Counter created by @srslysims. It features the same animation and interactions as the vanilla version but without the bulky counter it comes with.

For the Clothing Store, I recommend using the Fashion Store Mod by Nando. I've placed interactive mirrors in the changing cabins so your Sims can actually buy clothes from them.

For the Sephora Store, I'm utilizing the Functional Perfumes by @aroundthesims along with the Saleabration Store Mod by @ravasheencc, allowing your Sims to buy and use them! Additionally, I've included the New Styling Station (Chair) by @aroundthesims so your Sims can enjoy a little makeover at the store.

For the Bookstore, I'm incorporating both the Retail Therapy Mod by @ravasheencc and the Self-Service Kiosk by @aroundthesims, enabling your Sims to purchase books within the store. You don't have to have both mods installed if you don't want to; either one will suffice!

For a more immersive experience with this lot, I highly suggest downloading LittleMsSam’s Auto Employees Mod. With this mod, NPCs will automatically work at the lot once you place the correct object for them to appear.

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delicatuscii-wasbella102 · 5 months

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Hambleton on the Peninsula of Rutland Water, UK

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the-tenth-arcanum · 2 months

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Queen Margaret's monologue from Henry VI Part 3, Act 1, Scene 4, played by Kelly Hunter in the Arkangel Shakespeare audio dramatisation of the play.

[text below]

QUEEN MARGARET

Brave warriors, Clifford and Northumberland,

Come, make him stand upon this molehill here,

That raught at mountains with outstretched arms,

Yet parted but the shadow with his hand.

What! was it you that would be England's king?

Was't you that revell'd in our parliament,

And made a preachment of your high descent?

Where are your mess of sons to back you now?

The wanton Edward, and the lusty George?

And where's that valiant crook-back prodigy,

Dicky your boy, that with his grumbling voice

Was wont to cheer his dad in mutinies?

Or, with the rest, where is your darling Rutland?

Look, York: I stain'd this napkin with the blood

That valiant Clifford, with his rapier's point,

Made issue from the bosom of the boy;

And if thine eyes can water for his death,

I give thee this to dry thy cheeks withal.

Alas poor York! but that I hate thee deadly,

I should lament thy miserable state.

I prithee, grieve, to make me merry, York.

What, hath thy fiery heart so parch'd thine entrails

That not a tear can fall for Rutland's death?

Why art thou patient, man? thou shouldst be mad;

And I, to make thee mad, do mock thee thus.

Stamp, rave, and fret, that I may sing and dance.

Thou wouldst be fee'd, I see, to make me sport:

York cannot speak, unless he wear a crown.

A crown for York! and, lords, bow low to him:

Hold you his hands, whilst I do set it on.

(Putting a paper crown on his head)

Ay, marry, sir, now looks he like a king!

Ay, this is he that took King Henry's chair,

And this is he was his adopted heir.

But how is it that great Plantagenet

Is crown'd so soon, and broke his solemn oath?

As I bethink me, you should not be king

Till our King Henry had shook hands with death.

And will you pale your head in Henry's glory,

And rob his temples of the diadem,

Now in his life, against your holy oath?

O, 'tis a fault too too unpardonable!

Off with the crown, and with the crown his head;

And, whilst we breathe, take time to do him dead.

CLIFFORD

That is my office, for my father's sake.

QUEEN MARGARET

Nay, stay; lets hear the orisons he makes.

[ Read the complete scene on the Folger Library website ]

#don't ask me about the formatting!! idk!!#obsessed with this monologue #obsessed with kelly hunter as queen margaret #she's so!! fucked up!!! I love her 😭😭😭#queen margaret #henry vi part 3 #henry vi #shakespeare #btw the arkangel shakespeare audio dramas of henry vi/richard iii are great #(I mean I think they all are but I've only listened to these)#and they used the same cast for the henry vi trilogy & richard iii #except for queen margaret in richard iii where it's not kelly hunter ☹☹☹#but she's in all the henry vi plays and she's great #also david tennant plays henry vi if you care about that guy #theatre

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sfarticles · 7 months

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Fall into flavor with versatile squash Farmers markets will be the place to be for this popular harvest

A popular fall harvest is squash, a vegetable belonging to the gourd family (photo: Emily Ryan)

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It seems like yesterday when I picked up the vibrant, flower-filled, railing boxes from our local greenhouse. Last week, I noticed that those boxes on the deck railings have thinned out, and sadly, the colors are dissipating. I was reminded, as the temperature at night drops, plant life slows down, and very soon, nature’s artistry takes over blanketing the landscape with vibrant colors.

Fall arrives next week. Along with the arrival of autumn, are the farmers markets displaying myriad crops of the seasonal harvest. A popular fall harvest is squash, a vegetable belonging to the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae).

I’ve been stalling purchasing those mini pumpkins (a type of squash) that are displayed on my fireplace mantle. The beginning of August was too soon to think about fall. Many of the stores I visited at the end of July and beginning of August welcomed me at the entrance with displays of all sorts of fall décor. Why do we rush the seasons away…. Well, maybe we do want that with winter!

People love squash because the flavor connects them to holidays, special occasions, and family gatherings. Perhaps this is why some people were flocking, or will soon be, to the farmers’ stands to purchase their pumpkins, squash, gourds, and other seasonal fare.

The mild flavor offers a blank canvas to create sweet or savory dishes, whether it be soups and salads, appetizers, casseroles and, most importantly, at least for me, dessert. This time of year, winter squash takes over from summer squash. One big difference between summer and winter squash is the winter variety’s thicker skin and denser, sweeter flesh. And, unlike summer squash, they can be stored for a longer period, thus they are available all winter. Popular varieties are butternut, hubbard, acorn, spaghetti, and of course, pumpkin. The type of preparation is varied; mashed, pureed, and often used as pie and pastry fillings.

One of my favorite single subject cookbook authors is Julia Rutland, who wrote “Squash: 50 Tried & True Recipes” (2019, Adventure Publications, $16.95).

Rutland’s recipes will become instant family favorites, especially for autumn. The book’s full-color photography adds to the enjoyment of cooking. Her pointers on buying and cooking squash, along with practical tips for cutting tough-skinned winter varieties, along with creative recipes, make the book a must for squash lovers. Additionally, if you grow squash in your garden, and it produces more than you can eat, you’ll find simple and delicious ways to preserve your crop.

I think I will give-in this weekend and buy those mini-pumpkins and some squash. Perhaps the calendar is reminding me to let some squash-themed dishes and adornments contribute to the overall festive atmosphere of the upcoming season. And…my mouth has been watering since reading the recipes from Rutland’s book.

For the recipes for Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Streusel Muffins and Butternut Squash-and-Quinoa Salad, visit https://bit.ly/3kF6RwL.

Photo: Julia Rutland

Pumpkin-and-Pepita Parker House Rolls

7 tablespoons butter, divided

½ cup pumpkin or butternut squash puree

1 cup cream, half-and-half, or whole milk

2 large eggs, divided

¼ cup sugar

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 envelope (2 ½ teaspoons) active dry yeast

1 ½ teaspoons salt

Pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds)

Flaky sea salt

Note: Allow the cream, egg and butter to reach room temperature before mixing together because cold ingredients will slow down the rising process.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter. In the bowl of a stand-up electric mixer, beat 4 tablespoons melted butter, pumpkin puree, cream, 1 egg, sugar, flour, yeast and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface (or in mixing bowl with a dough hook) about 5 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat surface. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Brush a 9-inch-by-9-inch baking dish lightly with some of the melted butter. Set aside.

Punch dough down and divide into 18 pieces on a floured surface. Roll into balls, and place in prepared baking dish. Brush tops with remaining melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until puffed (but not doubled in size).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk remaining egg and brush over tops of rolls. Sprinkle with desired amount of pepitas and sea salt. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 1 ½ dozen.

Pumpkin Hummus

The headnote says, “There are lots of hummus flavors in stores and you can easily make this unique fresh version anytime with ingredients kept in the pantry. The pumpkin flavor is a fun riff you can serve at Halloween parties and through the rest of the fall holidays.”

Pumpkin Hummus – Healthy and delicious and easy to prepare.

1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup tahini

1 garlic clove, sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or ground cayenne pepper

Pita chips

Garnish: toasted pumpkin seeds

Combine pumpkin, beans, lemon zest and juice, tahini, garlic, oil, cumin, salt, and paprika in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon into a serving bowl; garnish, if desired. Serve with pita chips. Makes 3 cups.

Butternut-Rosemary Risotto

The headnote says, “Risotto is a creamy rice dish made specifically with a medium-grain Italian rice called Arborio. Arborio contains a good bit of starch that, when cooked slowly with small amounts of broth, creates a silky, saucy texture. Make sure the squash pieces are cut to the same size for even cooking.”

4 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 ½ cups Arborio rice

2 cups peeled and cubed butternut or other hard winter squash

½ cup white wine

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, warm

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until tender.

Add Arborio rice and squash; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until wine evaporates.

Add 1 cup broth to risotto mixture and cook, stirring constantly or very frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, 1 cup at a time, until liquid is absorbed after each addition.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese, rosemary, salt and pepper. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Turkey-and-Winter Squash Pot Pie

The headnote says, “Put this recipe on your to-do list after Thanksgiving because it’s great for leftover turkey (and the rest of that package of celery!). I tend to use shortcuts like refrigerated piecrusts after a big food-filled holiday, but you can substitute your favorite homemade double-crust pastry.”

4 tablespoons butter

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 ½ cups cubed butternut squash or other winter squash

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup chicken or turkey broth

1 cup half-and-half

3 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey

1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts

1 egg, lightly beaten

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Add squash. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until vegetables are almost tender.

Stir in flour, poultry seasoning and salt. Cook for 1 minute.

Add broth and half-and-half, stirring until well blended. Bring to a simmer; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in turkey.

Place one piecrust in bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Add filling, and cover with remaining crust. Fold over edges and crimp to seal. Make several slits in top. Brush with egg. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Makes 6 servings.

Recipes and photos courtesy of ......

Stephen Fries, is Professor Emeritus and former coordinator of the Hospitality Management Programs at Gateway Community College, in New Haven, CT. He has been a food and culinary travel columnist for the past 15 years and is co-founder of and host of “Worth Tasting,” a culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven, CT. He is a board member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. [email protected]

#squash #fall recipes

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jamiebamberdaily · 10 months

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Kenny Logan's Rugby World Cup Challenge

To mark the first Rugby World Cup since Doddie Weir’s sad passing, Kenny Logan and friends are set to take part in a unique and gruelling challenge from BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, to the Stade de France, Paris to raise £555,555 for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

Kenny and supporters will be delivering the match ball to the final Pool B match – Ireland v Scotland, as well as raising important funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to support their fight against Motor Neuron Disease.

Click ‘Keep Reading’ to find out more about the challenge ahead.

Jamie, along with Ex UK Special Forces and Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox, actor Jimmy Nesbitt, Ex footballer, Scottish international and Rangers legend Ally McCoist, TV and Radio presenter Kirsty Gallagher, Cyclist Mark Beaumont and Kenny’s wife Gabby, will arrive in Edinburgh on September 30th before beginning their challenge the following day.

1st October (135 miles) –

🚴 BT Murrayfield Stadium to Cresswell 110mi

🚶 Cresswell to Newcastle Falcon 25mi

2nd October (111.2 miles)

🚴 Newcastle Falcons to Sutton Park 97.5mi

🚶 Sutton Park to Middlethorpe Hall Hotel 13.7mi

3rd October (117.6 miles)

🚴 Middlethorpe Hall Hotel, York to Belvoir Castle 96.6mi

🚶 Belvoir Castle to Rutland Water 21mi

4th October (110 miles)

🚴 Rutland Water to The Crown, Chinnor 95mi

🚶 The Crown, Chinnor to The Hand & Flowers, Marlow 15mi

5th October (93.9 miles)

🚴 Bisham Abbey, Marlow to Half Moon, Plumpton 80mi

🚶 Half Moon, Plumpton to The Ark, Newhaven 13.9mi

6th October (83.2 miles)

🚴 Dieppe Ferry Port to Brasserie Duplessi, Tosny 70mi

🚶 Brasserie Duplessi, Tosny to Hotel Le Normandy, Vernon 13.2mi

7th October (51.4 miles)

🚴 Hotel Le Normandy, Vernon to Ibis Epinay-sur-Seine 48mi

🚶 Ibis Epinay-sur-Seine to Stade De France, Paris 3.4mi

You can find out more about the challenge here.

You can donate to Jamie's half of the challenge here. He needs to raise £15,000 if you are able to help!

And

You can follow the challenge on Instagram here.

#Jamie Bamber #Kenny Logan's Rugby World Cup Challenge #Kenny Logan #Gabby Logan #Ally McCoist #Kirsty Gallacher #Jason Fox #Charity #Charity Challenge

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whatdoesshedotothem · 2 years

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Monday 17 August 1835

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no kiss fine but dullish morning and F55 ½° at 9 ¼ breakfast at 9 ¾ - A- poorly after the plum pudding she had yesterday and made sit quietly sometime after breakfast in the easy chair - I read a few pages of Bakewell’s Geology - then paid the bill - A- and I sauntered round the arcades - put into the post my letter written last night to ‘Mrs Lawton Lawton Hall Lawton Cheshire’ then tasted the water - A- tasted it yesterday, at St Ann’s well - very weak chalybeate - then sauntered in the walks along the little stream that flows in the valley below the crescent - looked into the gentlemen’s new room - Sir Charles Scudamore there but he did not know me again, nor did I shew any sign of recognising him - Off from the Great Hotel Buxton at 12 5 - fine gorge-drive - good road - up the hill to the village of Codrington about 4 miles - then down all the way to Bakewell - a road turns off (left) at Bassett? about 2 miles from Bakewell to Edensor a nice Inn at the extremity of Chatsworth park and about 2 miles from the house - at Bakewell (very pretty gorge-drive from Buxton) at 2 10 and alighted at the Rutland arms - the house full - no good geologist in Bakewell since White Watson who died about 3 months ago - his museum of minerals etc .:. given up - walked thro’ the garden to his house - saw his niece - the baths to be carried on by ------ a widow woman - the museum not to be seen - inquired for Mr Hall the geologist nobody overheard of such a person - Bakewell a nice, enough little town - pair of posters (bad ones - restive on stopping to ask the postboy a question at the end of the town) from the Rutland arms to Haddon hall, 2 miles from Bakewell - made the postboy change there the horse he rode and get another for several carriages’ gigs etc in waiting from the Rutland arms - ¾ hour in Haddon hall - curious old place - the oldest part (a square tower and little gable end on each side) said to have been built in the year 1000 i.e. 66 years before the conquest - to this was afterwards added what now forms 2 courts - the hall built at 12 different times - beautifully situated in the valley of the Derwent? part of the gardens left - laid out in 3 terraces - about 2 miles before reaching Bakewell the valley widened and was green and very pretty - this beauty continues all the way past Haddon to the entrance into Chatsworth park and thence to Edensor - left Haddon hall at 3 25 - our postboy not au fait and our horses unused to postboy - soon after passing the bridge over the Derwent passed a man bleeding at the ear apparently insensible and recently throw from his horse the horse standing by and 10 or 12 people assembled round - we ourselves were in jeopardy - seeing that our postboy could not make his horse hold back down hill and was getting on too fast stopt him at 3 55 and in stopping the horses dragged the carriage off of the side of the road and both fell and the postboy was thrown but luckily escaped being gone over by the carriage - the carriage was within an ace of being over - but escaped and A- and I got out, and the servants down from behind - A- and Eugenie walked down to the Inn at Edensor about near ½ mile off to send assistance - the boy they sent and a man passing by soon came to help us and we had got the horses up and the carriage on the road again before A- and Eugenie returned to us - A- sadly frightened and nervous - at Edensor at 4 35 - glad to be there in safety - the horses were not accustomed to posting (all the regular postilions out) and the boy had only driven 3 times before in his life - the Duke and Duchess of Bedford 1 daughter and an artist and 7 servants at the Inn at Edensor - but one double bedded room for us and took us in for the night - ordered dinner - and from 5 to 6 ½ A- and I walked about - to the house and saw the stables - a clerk of the words or some such person shewed us the beautiful lodge close to the house - I guessed it cost £5000 - he said more and agreed to my guess of £7,500 - do not like the great additions to the old house - they ruined one of a cottage factory joined to a large good house - the park and river Derwent very fine - home at 6 ½ - dinner at 6 ¾ - till 9 10 wrote the above of today - very fine day - the clerk of the works told me this evening there was no Hall of Bakewell, it was Hall of Castleton but he was not very scientific

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Glass Pipes in Rutland, VT

Looking for water pipes or other glass pieces to enhance your smoke session? Emporium Tobacco & Gifts is home to an exceptional range of quality, beautiful pieces. From the moment you step into our store in Rutland, VT, our full inventory is on display! We’ve got pieces of all sizes and in varying price points, guaranteed to give you a unique smoking experience. Plus, you’ll walk out with a piece that’s unlike anything anyone else has! Emporium Tobacco & Gifts

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thekingsarms · 15 days

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Experience superb comfort and convenience at The Kings Arms - the perfect choice for Rutland Water accommodation. Book your stay now for a memorable experience! For more visit at: https://www.rutlandwaterrooms.co.uk/

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dansnaturepictures · 2 years

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17/07/2022-Lyndon and Egleton Nature Reserves, Rutland Water: Part 2 of 2-The butterflies, dragonflies, mammals, other wildlife, flowers and landscape

Following on from my previous post it was also another brilliant day of watching butterflies with a host of species seen and so many individuals too, charted well by Big Butterfly Counts I did at both Lyndon and Egleton. At Lyndon seventeen Gatekeeper, eleven Small White, two Small Skipper, thirteen Meadow Brown, one Ringlet, one Comma, one Brimstone that was sat on the mud of the lagoon with a Small White for a little bit an interfering and nice sight a star species seen today, one Peacock, one Red Admiral and a scrumptious and bright scarlet Small Copper were a pleasing set of results. It felt significant that it’s the first Big Butterfly Count I’ve done this year where I’ve counted into double figures for three target species.

It was a wealth of colour at Egleton too the meadows and pathways of Rutland Water were brimming with butterflies today; in my Big Butterfly Count two Commas, fifteen Small White, five Meadow Brown, two Specked Wood, one Six-spot Burnet moth, one Brimstone, one Ringlet, five Gatekeeper, a faded Painted Lady and an eye catching Peacock looking stunning in the sunshine seen from a hide were brilliant to see. I broke new ground at both seeing target species for the count that I’d not yet seen in one this year.

In the world of other wildlife Brown Hawker and Ruddy Darter two year ticks in Norfolk on Friday starred as we saw them so well today some brilliant views. Southern Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer and Emperor showed well today too. I also enjoyed seeing a Grey Squirrel feeding on the feeder at Lyndon visitor centre, sheep and cattle in this rural landscape, a nice Roesel’s bush cricket which we got a good view of a highlight of the trip, Common Red Soldier beetle, Swollen-thighed Beetle and spiders across the day. A real wealth of flora and fauna which was so good to see.

We saw many flowers well throughout today with one particular patch of meadow at Egleton which just looked so beautiful with it covered in bird vetch and oxeye daisy, yarrow, mallow, scabious, lady’s-bedstraw and carrot all carpeting the area making for stunning scenes with viper’s-bugloss nearby. Meadow crane’s-bill, thistle, teasel, marsh woundwort at Lyndon where I learnt this flower last year, hedge woundwort, buddleia I believe at Egleton which I took the fifth picture in this photoset of, the dotted loosestrife at Lyndon which I saw yesterday evening again, swatches of ragwort and dock adorning the islands in lagoon four alongside oxeye daisy too, possibly sorrel, another white one, pineappleweed, St. John’s-wort, white clover and broad-leaved clover were special to see too. There were nice red berries again to see today which the third picture in this photoset at Egleton shows. I took the ninth picture in this photoset of pretty pink yarrow and carrot and the seventh and eighth of the particularly nice meadow area on the way to lagoon four.

In the strong sunshine there were nice views of meadow, reedbed, fields, water and more today which was so lovely to take in and be out in today. I took the first two pictures in this photoset of views at Lyndon and fourth, sixth and tenth pictures in this photoset of views at Egleton. Like all the days away we got talking to some brilliant like-minded people with many of them doing as we were visiting here whilst here for the Bird Fair. It was so good to see the famous lagoon four where the sea dragon was discovered last year. And it was nice to take in the pretty villages once more on the way home.

What an amazing weekend away of birdwatching, butterflies and dragonflies key moments in my year for all, as well as moths and mammals with all of my year lists growing this weekend, as well as flowers, views, walking, social interaction and helping raise money for a good cause by visiting the Bird Fair and relaxation. An unforgettable time. My full wildlife sightings summary for the day is in my previous post. It was beautiful to watch the sun go down and see Buzzard on the way home seeing Lesser Black-backed Gulls and the Greylag Goose that frequent it on my school field as we got back home and a moth in my room once in tonight.

Part 1 of today’s blogs is here: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/690142199183212544/17072022-lyndon-and-egleton-nature-reserves

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1781: July 18, 1781 – Bramshot-place Lapwings haunt the uplands still. Farmers complain that their wheat is blited. At Bramshot-place, the house of Mr Richardson, in the wilderness near the stream, grows wild, & in plenty, Sorbus aucuparia, the quicken-tree, or mountain-ash, Rhamnus frangula, berry-bearing alder; & Teucrium scorodonia, wood-sage, & whortle-berries. The soil is sandy. In the garden at Dowland’s, the seat, lately, of Mr Kent, stands a large Liriodendrum tulipifera, or tulip-tree, which was in flower. The soil is poor sand; but produces beautiful pendulous Larches. Mr R’s garden, tho’ a sand, abounds in fruit, & in all manner of good & forward kitchen-crops. Many China-asters this spring seeded themselves there, and were forward; some cucumber-plants also grew-up of themselves from the seeds of a rejected cucumber thrown aside last autumn. The well at Downland’s is 130 feet deep; at Bramshot place.. Mr R’s garden is at an average a fortnight before mine. 1778: July 18, 1778 – We have never had rain enough to lay the dust since saturday June 13: now five weeks. By watering the fruit-trees we have procured much young wood. The thermometer belonging to my brother Thomas White of South Lambeth was in the most shady part of his garden on July 5th & July 14th: up at 88, a degree of heat not very common even at Gibraltar!! July 5: Thermr at Lyndon in Rutland 85. 1777: July 18, 1777 – Swifts dash & frolick about, & seem to be teaching their young the use of their wings. Thatched my rick of meadow-hay with the damaged St foin instead of straw. Bees begin gathering at three o’clock in the morning: Swallows are stirring at half hour after two. 1773: July 18, 1773 – Lound thunder shower. Mrs Snooke of Ringmere near Lewes had a coach-horse killed by this tempest: the horse was at grass just before the house. 1772: July 18, 1772 – Frequent sprinklings, but not enough all day to lay the dust. The dry fit has lasted six weeks this day. 1769: July 18, 1769 – Moor-buzzard, milvus aeruginosus, has young. It builds in low shrubs on wild heaths. Five young. 1768: July 18, 1768 – The country is drenched with wet, and quantities of hay were spoiled.

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A Magical Evening at The Barnsdale Hotel: A Sneak Peek into Christmas Festivities

ad | a press event but no obligation to blog about this event. In the interest of trying to get back into diary entry blogging again, as I seemed to have taken a back seat. I thought I would write about the Christmas press event I attended. In the heart of charming Rutland, close to the stunning Rutland water, I had the privilege of experiencing a taste of Christmas heaven during an October…

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Dish up some comfort

Recipes and images courtesy of Julia Rutland, author

As seen in https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/2024/02/25/dish-up-some-comfort/

Is it the taste, nostalgia, mood or being lonely that causes one to resort to eating comfort food?

Whether it be high-fat, sugar, carbs or salt, at certain times we crave eating homestyle foods. As I write this column, it is a cold, gray and blustery day. Easy to prepare, although not exactly gourmet, this category of food we’ve come to savor comes to the rescue.

Creamy mashed potatoes with spinach fit the bill for me on this bleak day. It’s a dish Mom and Grandma served frequently.

Depending upon the region or country you are from, what one considers comfort food varies. Brazil’s feijoada, French onion soup, Greece’s moussaka, Irish stew, Italy’s lasagna, Poland’s pierogi, United Kingdom’s fish and chips and the United States’ macaroni and cheese are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this type of connection to our food.

According to an article in The Atlantic, “The phrase ‘comfort food’ has been around at least as early as 1966, when the Palm Beach Post used it in a story…”

A feature by Bert Gambini in a University of Buffalo newsletter says: “Regardless of what you identify as comfort food, it’s likely the attraction to that dish is based on having a good relationship with the person with whom you remember first preparing it…. Comfort foods are often the foods that our caregivers gave us when we were children.”

“If we have a positive association with the person who made that food, then there’s a good chance that you will be drawn to that food during times of rejection or isolation,” says University of Buffalo psychologist Shira Gabriel.

The top five comfort foods listed in Discover Magazine (https://bit.ly/3uuiQI3) are grilled cheese, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pizza, spaghetti and meatballs.

It goes on to say, “Ralph’s Italian Restaurant (oldest Italian restaurant in the U.S.) in South Philadelphia is recognized as having the best meatballs in the U.S.”

Check out this link, bit.ly/3OOgudJ, for a video of them being prepared.

There are myriad books devoted to comfort food and homestyle cooking. So many of these recipes celebrate American cuisine, countless handed down through the generations.

Julia Rutland, author of a book that will be available on April 16 titled “Homestyle Kitchen: Fresh & Timeless Comfort Food for Sharing” (2024, Adventure Publications, $22.99) said: “Homestyle cooking creates the type of food that embodies the warmth and familiarity of a loving home. While family and cultures differ, homestyle cooking relies on fresh ingredients, traditions, generational recipes, and comfort.”

Rutland’s hope is to inspire memories. Many of the recipes featured are from her mom’s recipe box with her own twist on them. The recipe for Wacky Cake, she mentioned, is the first recipe she ever made when she was a child. Making this cake today preserves not only the flavors but also the memories of shared meals around the table; emotionally comforting.

During an interview, Rutland used a food term I was not familiar with: “meat ‘n’ three.” Do you know what it is? Well, if you are from the South, you might. It’s a way Southern comfort food is served in many restaurants… you choose a meat (often it is meatloaf, fried chicken, country- fried steak) plus three sides from the menu.

Guess what some of the side selections might be? Mac n’ cheese, collard greens, hush puppies. My mouth is watering thinking about the meals I enjoyed in the South.

Comfort food and homestyle cooking don’t seem to be falling out of popularity. Let’s get cooking a few recipes from Rutland’s book, food that is approachable, food we cherish that brings back fond memories. One of these may be or become a dish you savor. For the recipe for Parker House Rolls, visit https://stephenfries.com/recipes.

Even with warmer weather around the corner, I’ll still be eating mashed potatoes and spinach when I crave comfort food.

Here are come recipes from Rutland’s upcoming book.

Baked Four- Cheese Macaroni: This crispy-topped and creamy-centered macaroni and cheese features four cheeses that take the company-size side dish to the next level. (Courtesy of Julia Rutland)

Baked Four-Cheese Macaroni

The headnote says: “This crispy-topped and creamy-centered macaroni and cheese features four cheeses that take the company-size side dish to the next level. Use a variety of your favorite cheeses — smoked Gouda is lovely! Grate from large pieces rather than buying packaged shredded cheese because those contain starches that keep them from clumping and melting well. It’s okay to skip the topping and eat the dish before baking, but you’ll miss the golden-brown crust. Instead of panko, feel free to try cheese crackers as a variation.”

Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gouda, provolone or Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

½ cup salted butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

2 cups milk or half-and-half

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces

1 (16-ounce) package macaroni, penne, or other short pasta

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease (with butter) a 9-by-13-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Toss cheddar, Gouda, and Parmesan together in a small bowl. Reserve ½ cup shredded cheese mixture.

Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan. Whisk in flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in broth and milk until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese; cook until smooth. Stir in all but reserved 1/2 cup shredded cheese mixture; cook, stirring frequently, until smooth.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to prepared baking dish.

Pour sauce over pasta, stirring until well blended. Stir panko into reserved ½ cup cheese mixture; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

This Chicken Divan’s origin is said to come from the Divan Parisien Restaurant at the Chatham Hotel in New York City sometime in the 1930s or 1940s. While many recipes use canned-soup shortcuts, this one is closer to the original with a homemade bechamel sauce. (Courtesy of Julia Rutland)

Chicken Divan Casserole

The headnote says: “This dish makes a comforting meal with or without a side of buttered noodles or hot cooked rice. Its origin is said to come from the Divan Parisien Restaurant at the Chatham Hotel in New York City sometime in the 1930s or 1940s, but it wasn’t likely served in a casserole form. It became wildly popular in households in the 1950s; while many recipes use canned-soup shortcuts, this one is closer to the original with a homemade béchamel sauce.”

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

6 cups broccoli florets (about ¾ pound)

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided

¾ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

5 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, divided

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth or Quick Chicken Broth (on page 44)

1 cup half-and-half or whole milk

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ cup sour cream

Cheesy Topping (recipe below)

Hot cooked pasta or rice (optional)

Directions:

Lightly grease (with butter) bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch (3-quart) baking dish.

Cook broccoli in boiling water to cover for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. (You can also place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 3 ½ minutes.) Drain and transfer to prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer to baking dish.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet (no need to wipe clean) over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in broth and half-and-half. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese, Worcestershire, cayenne pepper, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir in sour cream. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli.

Sprinkle Cheesy Topping evenly on top. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve over hot cooked pasta or rice, if desired.

Cheesy Topping: Combine ½ cup shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese, ½ cup panko or fine breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons melted salted or unsalted butter in a bowl. Makes ¾ cup.

Originally made famous at Hollywood’s Brown Derby Restaurant, this Cobb Salad has changed little over the years. (Courtesy of Julia Rutland)

Cobb Salad

The headnote says: “Originally made famous at Hollywood’s Brown Derby Restaurant, this salad has changed little over the years. In 1937, owner Bob Cobb explored the kitchen one night in search of a snack. He pulled out various ingredients from the refrigerator and created a hearty salad that he shared with his friend Sid Grauman of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Grauman returned the next day and asked for a ‘Cobb salad.’ The Cobb salad is a favorite on menus today. Off season, endive and watercress might be tricky to find in markets. Substitute easily found spring salad mix instead.”

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 small head Romaine lettuce, chopped

½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped

1 small bunch curly endive, chopped

½ bunch watercress

2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

2 tomatoes, peeled and diced

2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts

6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped

3 hard-cooked eggs, diced

1 ripe avocado, diced

½ cup crumbled Roquefort or blue cheese

French Vinaigrette Dressing (recipe below)

Directions:

Combine Romaine, iceberg, endive, watercress and chives in a large salad bowl, mixing well. Place on a serving platter or on individual salad plates. Arrange tomatoes, chicken, bacon, eggs, and avocado in strips across salad greens. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with French Vinaigrette Dressing.

French Vinaigrette Dressing: Combine ¼ cup water, ¾ teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup vegetable oil and 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Blend well just before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Makes 1 ½ cups.

Named for their creation in the 1870s at the Parker House hotel in Boston, these rolls differ from regular yeast rolls in that they are folded into layers, brushed with butter and baked close together. (Courtesy of Julia Rutland)

To see the recipe for Parker House Rolls, visit https://stephenfries.com/recipes.

Stephen Fries is professor emeritus and former coordinator of the Hospitality Management Programs at Gateway Community College in New Haven, Conn. He has been a food and culinary travel columnist for the past 16 years and is co-founder of and host of “Worth Tasting,” a culinary walking tour of downtown New Haven. He is a board member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Email him at [email protected]. For more, go to stephenfries.com.

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Big Sky Part 2: Ennis —> Big Sky

August 2 - August 5

From Lake Ennis, we started climbing into the Spanish Peaks. According to the University of Montana, no one is exactly sure why they are named the Spanish Peaks, but it is thought they could be named for Spanish prospectors who travelled north in search of gold (Thomas Loco being the most famous— iykyk). The first day in the mountains was steady climbing without many views. It was cloudy and started raining in the evening. We camped with Danger Dave, Stupid Check, Double Check, No Chill, and Eye Roll. Owen had a slight headache and stomach ache, which we assumed was mild altitude sickness. We were camping at 8600 feet.

The next day, things started off overcast then turned into a light rain. We finally got into some pretty mountain meadows. Then we went down to a river and ate lots of huckleberries as we started to climb. The rain picked up and it got gradually colder. We climbed up to the top of a dramatic, rocky pass, which was 9740’. We were quite chilly (and Owen was having stomach issues) so we scurried down into the next valley. The wind picked up and we were desperate to find a lunch spot protected from the elements. Finally, we huddled behind a big tree. We layered almost all the way up (rain pants, puffies, rain coats) and had a hard time using our fingers. We boiled water for tea to warm ourselves up. After lunch, we descended into a mystical, mossy forest and walked with Danger Dave a while. Eventually we hit forest roads and then the highway. We walked down into the town of Big Sky. Some locals (including a guy from Jay/Montgomery VT) advised us on where to “stealth camp” down by the river. As we ate dinner, we saw a mother and child moose walk by!

There were about 15 miles of road walking that we wanted to knock out before meeting up with Liam, Julia, and E-Dawg (Julia’s boyfriend, Evan). We ran into 2 other Vermonters as we walked through town. The first woman, Kelly, was a construction flagged who used to live in Essex, but didn’t know any Rachts. We checked out the grocery store as we passed by. Outside of it, this woman Clara stopped us to ask what we were up to; she’d seen us and our packs yesterday as well. She declared, “You look like you need butter!” And proceeded to diagnose us with vitamin A deficiency. She insisted that we each pack out 1-2 hard boiled eggs to eat per day and even offered to boil them for us. There was NO telling this woman that we did not want to eat hard boiled eggs that had been sitting in our packs, so we told her that Liam and Julia would boil us some eggs when we met up with them. Finally Clara stopped lecturing us when I started talking to Lin, running the grocery, who used to live in Rutland. We got walking again and listened to some music. Owen continued not to feel well.

When we finished the road walk, we hitched back to town and went to the Big Sky Thrift Store, which was full of rich people ski resort gear marked at LOW prices. We bought wool clothes, more layers for the hike, and even a pair of brand new Solomon cross-country ski boots for Owen ($20!). We mailed home the stuff we wouldn’t carry, and it still ended up cheaper than how much we would spend to buy it secondhand in VT. Very exciting. From there, we went to our fancy hotel room at the Big Sky resort; Owen and Susan split it as a birthday present for my 30th. It was deluxe! We did laundry and got dinner.

In the morning, I got up early to read in the hot tub outside. It was lovely. Then we had our complimentary breakfast. It was supposed to be a buffet but was menu order style; Owen expressed to the waitress that as hikers we’d been looking forward to the buffet for quantity. She told us to order as much as we liked for free. We sure did. It was delicious! Then we went back to the post office to mail ourselves resupplies ahead. Liam, Julia, and E-Dawg met us there to drive back to West Yellowstone.

#cdt #montana #big sky

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