May 15, 1965
Talked with Halls but he wouldn’t give an inch, so she couldn’t be baptized.
Picked up some good people spot tracting.
Ate with the Dawkins, had fish and hush puppies. Sure was good.
May 16, 1965
Was a real enjoyable day ate went with the Dawkins to District Conference at Douglas, Ga. It was a good conference and we sure enjoyed it.
Came home and attempted to teach Herman – but no go. So we retired – what a day.
May 17, 1965
Regular D-day. Went bowling with the sisters and then Bro. Dawkins came over – then we all went to the show The Truth About Spring. That evening we went by and saw Marrett and he decided to be baptized, oh happy day. He is really a good man – gave Merril Ray the 2nd – what a scatter brain.
May 18, 1965
The ZLs came and I’m working with Elder Price. Got move-in list – got the car fixed all morning. Looked up move-ins and all. Saw Sis Hall for a minute – not change in her husband. Had a couple apps crash out. Talk with the Brownlee and they are out of it. Church of Christ.
May 19, 1965
About the same – move-ins, etc. talked with Bro. Marrett – he is sure good. Couple apps crashed. But we also met some good people. Everything is real fine – I’m enjoying working with Elder Price. I’m also tired.
May 20, 1965 to 23, 1965
About the same.
May 23 to the 26
I received a transfer on Mon. I’m going to Sanford, Fla. To labor with E. Fred Riggs. I’m leaving on Thurs. Tues we worked in Waycross all day. It’s not Wed and I’m preparing to leave tomorrow. That’s about it. See?
May 27, 65
Well, I left the Big town of “Dosta” this morning. When I got to the bus station E. Gene Peterson was also going on the same bus. So we rode together until we got to Jax and then he had to transfer buses. Was real fun to have some one with you on a transfer.
I arrived in Sanford around 8:00 p.m. and came to the apt. and no one was here. Came in and made myself at home. Was good to hit the sack.
May 28. 65
Yippee – my first big day in Sanford. We gave Mrs. Keith the first – pretty good. Saw a couple other people also. We went to Daytona in the afternoon to interview some people. That evening we went to a ward – or Relief Society dinner which was real good.
May 29. 65
Visited a few people this morning – left after lunch and went to Orlando for a baptismal service. After ward we were just leaving the mission home and our clutch went out. So we went back and were fixing to take another and all and the brand new ones came in, so we got out new car – we also went to another baptismal that evening. Then we came home.
May 30, 1965
We attended our church mtgs as usual. Ate dinner at Bro. and Sis. Holly’s. made out reports and then gave Dale Fletcher the 1st, pretty good. He’ll be baptized. Came home.
May 31, 1965
We went to the beach today with the Ellers ( new Pyrna). Sure had a good time. We rode in the back of the truck and boy and I ever burned.
Then this evening we went to Orlando for the B.Y.U. lectures was real good.
June 1, 1965
Mrs. Keith crashed out this morning. We went out to Oaks and visited and arrnge a fireside. Then we went over to Mrs. Lanes and talked with them and also at lunch. The two Lane girls were just baptized before or the day after I got there. Their mom is coming around also. Came home and made out reports and wrote some letters to out-of-town contacts.
Gave the Buckners the 4th and ate dinner with them. Bro Buckner got all upset and left in the middle of the disc. Sister Buckner is great.
June 2, 65
The general today all day – nothing exciting.
June 3, 65
Visited potential contacts all morning. Visited contacts and just the general most of the day. Gave the Fedders, Don and Dale, the 1st. Seem pretty good. Also we gave Mrs. Lane the 1st and she said she wanted to be baptized. Real great.
Gave Sis. Buckner the 5th. Bro Buckner left before we got there. She is great and will be baptized Sat. he is really giving her a bad time.
June 4, 65
Gave Sis Buckner the 6th and interviewed for baptism – she is all set. Great.
Visited members and contacts and potential.
June 5, 65
Sis Buckner (Jill) (Helen Thelma) was baptized today – Elder Riggs performed the ordinance and I confirmed her. She is just tops – she gave us a poem she wrote and it is great.
Sister Buckner’s people she was this and it’s great.
I write from experience to only two,
But deep inside to quite a few …
Whom God has sent to help my soul,
While striving for the all-rewarding goal.
With wisdom and great patience
And blessings of the Spirit
You give of yourselves that all may hear it,
The words of our Lord; of things past
From, of all things now and of those to come
Through you I now know
The Father we share, my purpose in life
And the blessing with Prayer
To you I give: A special place
In my heart, my sincere gratitude
And, to our church, my part.
Sister (Jill) Helen Thomas Buckner – June 5, 65
This has truly been a blessed day – I’m so thankful for my testimony of the true gospel of Jesus Christ. And for my calling a s special servant fo the Lord in the mission field.
I’m so grateful for my family and their support – both spiritual and financial. They’re great and I sure love and appreciate them. I’m also grateful for my love – Jeanette. And I’m so thankful for her faith and prayers and all she is and stands for. I sure love her dearly. It’s great to be alive and it’s greater to be a member of the true church of Jesus Christ. I’m just THANKFUL!!
June 6, 1965
We went to Orlando Stake Conference today. It was real thrilling and a very good conf. M.I.A. and missionary committee were represented. It was a real good one.
Gave Sis Helen Lane and Bill Boak the 1st and they are going to be baptized on Sat. Also we went by Sis. Buckner and then we came back and ate with her. Sure good.
June 7, 1965
Nothing exciting – went to the shows – ate at Massongales and then gave Sis Lane and Bill Boak the 2nd – they are great.
June 8, 1965
We had a D-mtg this orning - was a real good one. I spoke. Then Elder Jay M. Worthington stayed here to work with me. Had a couple app. crash out. Gave Sis Lane and Bill he 3rd. Sis Lane and Bill are already living Word of Wisdom. Great.
June 9, 1965
Went to Daytona Beach and worked with the Elders there. Haymono – Sleight – Hyatt and Taylor.
Moore crashed completely. Visited contacts and members. Gave Bill and Sis Lane the 4th today.
June 10, 1965
Looked up move-ins all morning – visited members in the afternoon – gave Lane and Boak the 3rd – about it.
June 11, 1965
Same – about as all week. Gave lane and Boak the 6th and they are all set fo baptism tomorrow. Happy day.
June 12, 1965
Sis Lane and Bill Boak were baptized today by Elder Riggs. I confirmed Bill and Elder Riggs confirmed Sis. Lane. Was real great and we were sure happy.
We helped Sis Carter move this morning before the service. Then Elder Worthington and I headed for Orlando.
June 13, 1965
Regular church meetings. Worked with youth on the referral and the Y.A.M.C.
June 14th through the 19th
This week has been real great and successful. We strarted teaching Tom Lane and he will be baptized on the 26th. Also we have picked up the Berndts – the Gustafs – the Tabor (one) so all is well. We have some real fine meetings set up and they look just great.
June 20th, 65
Regular church and all. Gave Mary Tabor the 1st – Gave Tom Lane the 4th - Gave Rodney Sharp the 1st – Had a real busy day and all.
We ate with the Elder family.
June 21st, 65
Well we finally went frog (illegible) with Tony Burner at 1:00 am this morning. Came home at 8:00 and slept in.
Done cleaning and laundry. Went to the Dr and to the show I show What You Did. Was real good.
Gave the Newsoms the 1st and they are a real sharp couple. Set up a mtg with Corperlin and she is sharp also. About it.
June 22, 65
We were busy busy today. We gave 6 disc. Man, am I ever bushed. Gave Carpenters the 1st and she looks real good. Gave Tommy the 5th and he is almost set for baptism this Sat. Gave Brenda Whitlow the first and she is real good. The Simones had the 1st also and they are real sharp too. We are really being blessed. Gave Rodney sharp the 2nd – He is doing great also. We went by Gustaf and just mostly talked. He has some very weird ideas. Boy I’m beat and ready for the hay after today.
June 23, 1965
We went to Datona Beach this morning and traded with the brethren. Elder W. Haymond is working with me. We came back and 5 disc. Another busy day.
Gave Tom Lane the 6th and he is all set for Sat. Gave Robin Petersen and Jim Whitlow and also Mr. and Mrs. Wade the 1st and they are pretty good. Gave Rodney Sharp the 2nd. Again it’s bedtime and I’m ready. Wow, what a day.
June 24th – 25th
I’ve been working with Elder Wayne Haymond the past couple days. We have been busy, busy. Nothing real exciting has happened. Gave Rodney Sharp the 4th and he is going great.
June 26th, 65
Tom Lane was baptized this afternoon. Bro Lane was there and he isn’t too far from being baptized. Came home and did reports.
June 27, 65
Regular church service and all. Ate dinner with the Ellers – was real good. Gave Rodney Sharp the 5th after Sac. Mtg. and then we went over to Hoelle’s for Spanish ride and all. Real good.
June 28, 65
Wow, what a day – we went with the Lanes and Boaks over to New Symrna and we fished all day. I caught 15. Man was it ever fun. Ate with the Massongales. Had a couple mtgs crash but played a record for the Newsoms.
June 29, 65
Did monthlies and worked on a map all morning. Carpenter and Anderson’s group mtg crashed. Went to Daytona Beach to trade with elder brethren. I’m working with Elder George, my old Brandenton friend.
June 30 to July 8, 1965
I have neglected this book again. Quite a lot has happened. We taught Rodney Sharp the rest of the disc. and baptized him Sat the 3rd of July.
Then this last week since Sunday the 4th we have taught Bro. Lane and he was baptized this morning the 8th by Elder Riggs at Carlton’s new swimming pool – was a real good service.
Also Elder Riggs is transferring this morning to Jax. My new companion is Elder Rich.
We have picked up some good people. The Hough family (5) look real goal. Also we are teaching Tom (illegible) and he looks good. So things are really booming here.
We went to Lanes on Sun and we just visited. Finally we have Bro. Lane the 2nd disc. and he then told us he knows the church was true and wanted to be baptized. So that made us real happy. They are all sure great.
July 9, 1965
We looked up move-ins and visited around. Went to Orlando to pick up some films. A mtg at Pietrantoni’s crashed. Sorta. Been a long, trying day.
July 11, 1965
Regular Sunday, church and all. Gave Tom M. the 3rd. (illegible) class. Pretty good. Had a real long talk with elder Rich and also I called Jeanette.
July 12, 65
A doggy D-Day, (illegible). Gave Blankenships the 1st. About it. Ate with Massongales.
July 13 – 17th
We have taught the Blankenship boys this week and they were baptized Sat 17, 65. Mainly all week we have been looking for new people and we picked up Mrs. Izer. And also some new move-ins. He’s a hoot and a half.
July 18, 65
Church. Ate with Elders. Came home and slept – not feeling so hot. Elder Rick was sick so I went to Church (S.M.) and gave his speech that he was supposed to. About it.
July 19, 65
Washed, cleaned, etc. etc. Went to the show – Real good. Von Ryan’s Express and Distant Rifles. Couple of our app. crashed. Came home.
July 20, 65
Elder Rich went to Winder Park to a D.L.s conference. I worked with Donnie Eller in the afternoon gave Izer the 2nd and she said she would be baptized Say. Talked with Mrs. Schmidt and set up a mtg for tomorrow. Gave Pat the 1st at Carter’s – real good. Went with John Garrett this evening and gave the Herrins the 1st. Pretty good.
July 21, 1965
Elders Simonson and Rich traded this morning for the week. We worked on the Relief Society letters. Gave Sis Izer the 3rd. Said she would live Word of Wisdom. Gave Sister Schmidt the 1st and she will be baptized the 31st. Gave Pat the 1st disc. at Carter’s. Pretty good. Ate with Cashners. Went out to Huff’s and administered to Sis. Huff.
July 22, 1965
Finished letters this morning. Saw some move-ins. Gave Sister Izer the 4th. Worked more on letters. Visited members in the evening.
July 23, 1965
Saw move-ins in the morning. Gave Izer the 5th and 6th and she is all set for baptism tomorrow. Gave Sis Schimidt the 2nd at Pietrantoni’s.
July 24, 1965
Sister Ida Charlett Izer was baptized this afternoon by myself in Orlando and confirmed by Elder Rick. We went to Orlando with Haynes. About it.
July 25, 1965
Regular church meetings and all. Nothing real exciting. Ate with Ellers.
July 26, 1965
Same D-Day. Washed, wrote and all that garbage. Ate with the Massongales. A couple meetings crashed but we set up a couple more.
July 27, 1965
Out Relief Society Group meeting crashed out right. Also another mtg. Gave Sis Schmidt the 3rd and 4th. She is almost prepared for Thurs. gave the Cassidys the 1st – pretty good. Also gave a young couple the 1st by the name of Davis.
July 28, 1965
Saw a few people. Gave Schimidt the 5th. Went to Deland is the evening and taught some of Sis Bushner’s friends, the Chesters. Real good.
July 29, 65
Gave the Cassidys the 1st – real good. Gave Sis Schmidt the 6th and interview. Then later that evening I baptized her in the Carlton’s pool. Was real neat – sharp service – then Bro. Pietrantoni confirmed her. Then we all went to the Dairy Queen and had a Sundae.
July 30, 65
We didn’t do much – our miles on the car are gone. In the mail today I got a transfer. I’ll be going to Lakeland, Fla, and I received a new appointment. I will be the District Leader there. I’m real thrilled for this assign. In the evening we went over to Ellers and out to Lanes for awhile.
July 31, 1965
I’m glad July is over and done with. I did some packing then we did reports. We had a fireside at the Boaks in the evening with all the goodies. We showed the World’s Fair – Mormon Pavilion film.
Aug 1, 1965
Regular church for a fast mtg. Went out to the Boak’s for dinner and it sure was delicious. Stopped by Lanes and then went over to the Pitts. Then home and packed some more.
Aug 2, 1965
Well I’m off today. We out to the Lane’s this morning for ‘byes and all that. Then we went to the show and then I leaped on the bus and was to Lakeland, Fla. Met Elder Needer in Orlando and he was on his way to Tampa so we rode over together. Arrived at 8:00 and Elder Earl Humphrey picked me up. Went home and unpacked.
Aug 3, 1965
Had sorta another D-Day ‘cause E. Humphrey and the district had development mtg. Mon. Saw The Monkey’s Uncle. Visited some members in the evening.
Aug 4, 1965
Couple apps. crashed this morning. Got the apt. straightened around and the landlord is going to paint and all. Visited members. Met Sis Atkins and I really think she’ll be baptized Sat.
Aug 5, to Aug 14th, 65
Slipped on writing in this thing. I worked in Lakeland from the 5th to the 10th and on the 10th I went to Lake Wales and worked with Elder Connell from Baker, Oregon. Lake Wale is real dead. We got a real good youth activity going. It was successful but otherwise everything is dead.
Then I’ve worked here in the Lakeland from the 13th to 14th. Not much going on. Ate with the Lewis family Fri. evening. We gave the Morphis family the 1st – pretty good. About it. Nothing exciting.
Aug 15, 65
There was a youth conference held here in Lakeland for the four stakes in Fla. It was a tremendous success. Bro. Roy M. Darley, YMMIA Board member and Tab. Choir organist were here also. He was sure good. About it.
Aug 16, 1965
The Lake Wales brethren came over and we played ball and then went to the show. Pretty fun. Gave the Morphis [family] the 2nd. Good family.
Aug 17, 1965 to Aug. 21, 1965
The ZLs were coming over but due to circumstances they didn’t so I worked here all week. We did about the same, move-ins, G.Q.s. Been doing a little of everything.
Fri. the 20th we had a missionary conference in Tampa. It was real good. I even spoke.
Aug. 22nd, 1965 to the 28th
On Sunday we attended Tampa Stake Conference. Real good. Alvin R. Dryer was here.
Monday we didn’t do much. All the brethren came over (in the District) and we went to the show. Elder Forbes was transferred and Elder Hockenberry came in.
Tues. we had a Development Mtg. with the ZLs conducting. Then I came to Winter Haven and have worked her all week with Elder Cal Bluff from Pima, Ariz. It’s been a good week. W.H. is doing real good.
Aug 29 to Sept 4, 1965
I worked in Tampa this week with Elder Leland Robinson, the ZL. Sure was a good week. We really enjoyed it. I saw everyone and had some good visits.
Sept. 5 to Sept. 11, 1965
Sunday, we attended out church mtgs. Went to Mulberry and Barton. In the evening we went to the Milton’s and had pizza and played “Hearts.” Mon. we did some regular work. Went to the show Sons of Katie Elder. Tues. we had a zone party. All the elders in the zone went to Tampa and we played baseball and gold. Then ate and went to the show. We saw Shenandoah. Also we received notice we were being transferred. Me to Cocoa and Elder Humphrey to Plant City. Wed we packed and got things read to leave. Thurs we left. My new companion is Francis J. Rawls from Wickenberg, Ariz. Fri we started getting acquainted. Met some real good people. Also Sat. about the same.
Sept. 12 to 18th
We attended church for the first time. They really have a good ward here. The chapel was packed. It was a real good day. We ate with the Skinner family. He is in the bishopric.
On Mon. same old D-Day. Saw What’s new Pussy Cat. Real odd. Prepared for D-mtg and then we had an app. crash so we went over to the bishop’s for some info.
Tues was a real good day. We picked up some new people and got acquainted with the area more. We gave Debbie haycock the 1st and she is real good but her mom isn’t too happy. Then we went over to Taylor’s and set up a group mtg. with the girls and we also ate dinner with them. Then we hurried to another app. and we were late so we set a return app. went to M.I.A. for a min. and then I took Elder Cluff and we gave Edelsteins the 1st – retty fair.
Wed we had a Development Mtg. this was the first one I actually was in direct charge of. It was a success I felt. Then I came over to Eau Gallie to work with Elder Geroge. I worked with him the rest of Wed. and all Thurs. Then Fri. morning I came over to Melbourne and worked with Elder Alfred Mortenson from Saford, Arizona.
Sept 19, 65 to Sept 22nd, 65
Went to all out regular meetings. Had a group mtg with the Taylor family and ate with the Jensens on Sunday.
Mon. we went to the beach with elders Cluff and Plamer. Had a good time. Came home and prepared to go to Winter Haven and work with Elder Robinson. Then we traded.
Tues. and Wed. we visited members, taught disc. and regular work, nothing thrilling went on.
Sept. 23rd to Sept. 30, 65
Worked with E. Robinson Thurs. On Fri. we traded back. Went into Winter park and stopped at the mission home for supplies and we talked with Pres. Winder and Elder Webb. They told us E. Rawls was being transferred next week which was fine with me. Came home. Sat. we went to Eau Gallie, Melbourne, and Daytona Beach and had study class with the Elders.
Sunday, regular church mtgs. Ate dinner with (Bishop) Jensens. Mon. we played gold with Elders George and Petersen. Then we went to the show Joy in the Morning. Tues. and Wed. we didn’t do a lot. I wasn’t feeling too hot. Thurs. was the transfer. My new companion is E. Clyde Dahle from Layton, Ut.
Oct. 1st to 7th
Well, I was sick all Fri. so I stayed in bed. Say. Was a leader’s mtg. in Winter haven and we went to that, then came home and I went back to bed. Sun., regular church mtgs.
Mon. we went to Eau Gallie to the show with Elders George, Peterson, Anderson, Mortensen.
Tues. and Wed. we got E. Dahle acquainted with the area and set up some mtgs. Taught the Davidsens the 4th and 5th. They are looking good. Also picked up a new family, Williams.
Thurs. we had a D-mtg in Cocoa at the Chapel. It was a knowledge session.
Elders George, Peterson, Anderson, Mortensen, Palmer, Cluff, Simonsen, Romrell, and Dahle were in attendance. We went to eat afterward at Howard Johnson.
Made arrangements to baptize Rick Edelstein next week. Things are looking good. Almost forgot, Jeanette called Sun.
Oct. 7th to the 13th
I’m not too consistent in wiriting in here. We are teaching the Davidsen girls – Medline and Kathy. Rick Edelstein. Mrs. Williams and Zegars. The harrells carshed out by their father.
Sunday the 10th was Orlando conference. We rode over with Bro. Richardsen. We are with the Gaineys. Was a good day.
Monday Elders George and Anderson came over and we went bowling and goofed off.
Tuesday was a very bad day. Everyone crashed out their app.
Wed. was Zone Conference. In Winter haven. Sure was a good conf. Being my last it was rather special. Elder Dahle and I resented the Close the Deal and it turned out pretty good.
I came back to Daytona to work with elder Simonsen and we went through and stopped in Sanford and ate with the Lanes. Was sure good to see them. Then we came on and the app. crashed through.
Oct. 14th
We visited members, contacts, and general M.W. most of the day. Gave Sis Erwin the 1st and she looks good.
Oct. 15th
We went to Sis Tomicek this morning and got talking and the next things we knew we gave her the 4th and 5th disc and was making arrangements to baptize her. Then she got terribly sick and asked to wait a week. Went by and met Mr. Erwin and we are going to teach him also. Then we came back to Cocoa.
Oct. 16th
What a hectic day. We had to go to Eau Gallie but before we left Elder Simonsen called and said Sis. Tomicek had decided to be baptized. So we went to Eau Gallie. Then went to Titusville and picked up Elder Cluff and he and I went to Daytona Beack to Interview Sis Tomicek while Elder Palmer and Dahle came back to Cocoa to fill the font and make arrangements for the baptismal service in Cocoa. I interviewed Sis. Tomicek, stayed for the baptism and turned right around and came back to Cocoa just in time for the service here.
Oct. 17, 1965
Regular church, nothing very thrilling. We ate at home. Soup and bread. Real exciting day I might add.
Oct 18 to 23
On Mon. we did out regular chores. We went to the show Lord of the Flies and also David and Leslie. Two real different types of shows. Then we traded with the Z.L.s and I went with Elder Ray Lauritzen (from Medford, Oregon) to Winter haven. We shopped in Orlando and saw and ate with the “Pansies.”
Tues. we did regular work, move-ins, referrals, etc. Also on Wed.
Thurs. we walked and walked ‘cause the miles were gone. Man, I was sore. We also tried out a few cars.
Fri. we traded back because E. Lauritzen was transferred.
Sat. we had several app. crash through. In the afternoon we gave Rick Edelstein the 5th and in the evening we gave the Trimmal family the 2nd and they are sharp.
Oct. 24, 65
Regular meetings today. Are with the Jensens. About it.
Oct. 25, 65
We watched the Agena go off and intended to watch the Gemini 6 until they had trouble.
Then we went to Eau Gallie to the show Shop of Fools and it was real good. Then I stayed in Eau Gallie to work with Elder Gener Peterson from Brigham City, Utah.
Oct. 26, 65
We talked with the Schellers and showed them a movie and also ate with them. They are being baptized Sat. Real good.
Oct. 27, ‘65
We shopped this morning and I bought some new shoes. We ha d ameeting crash out this afternoon. We ate with the Paul Talyors and then went over to the Ericksen’s and had cake and milk and talked for awhile.
Oct. 28, ’65 to Oct. 29
Both days Elder Pete was sick so we never accompanied much. We did got out to the Schellers. They will be baptized Sat. although they gave us a scare.
Oct. 30, 1965
I interviewed Schellers and they were baptized this morning and then we returned to Cocoa. Didn’t do too awful much.
Oct. 31, 1965
Same regular mtgs. We had a real good Sac. Mtg. Slept in the afternoon.
Nov. 1, 1965
We moved today over to Merritt Island with the John Hopkins[1] family. Real nice.
Gave Trimmle the 4th. They are progressing fairly well.
We saw Hallelujah Trail this afternoon.
Nov. 2, ‘65
Got all our business taken care of this morning.
Gave a Mrs. Priestly the 1st and she is real good.
Gave the Bennett family the 1st and they are pretty good also.
Then we went to M.I.A.
Nov. 3, 1965
This morning we did repots etc. and paid some bills. I got my release today and I will be going home Mon the 8th.
I went to Daytona beach and worked with E. Romrell from Idaho. Gave the Erwins the 4th and they are sharp.
Nov. 4, 1965
We looked for an apt. for the new elders without success and so finally after they arrived they rented the one net to the other Elders like before.
Nov. 5, 1965
We came to Cocoa this morning and had a Development Mtg. Was real good. Afterwards we went to Trail Winds and ate. All twelve of us.
E. Boot and Larsen – E. Romrell and Simonsen all laboring in Daytona. E. Cluff and Greener in Titusville. E. George and Rawson in Eau Gallie. E. Anderson and Heiner in Melbourne.
That evening we went ot Sanford and ate with lanes. Saw a few people. Sis. Pietrantoni and Schmidt, Hollys. Good old Sanford.
Nov. 8, 1965
This morning we drove to Orlando and I spent most of the day with Gaineys. Then they took me to the airport and I started my flight home. I had a layover in Dallas and then to Denver and I arrived in S.L.C. a little earlier that scheduled and no one was there. They were just coming down the ramp as I was coming up. Well, I’m home. It’s been great.
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