| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 20 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/09/09 |
Positive
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| This house was AMAZING! We were staying at "the bends" for a bachelorette/ bridal shower and everyone was amazed by the house. They were all from out of state and everyone was blown away by the view that this house had. The beds were so comfy and the sheets were the softest i have ever layed in. (everyone in the morning commented on them) Directions were easy also the house was clean and if I needed ANYTHING Bonnie was a quick phone call away to answer ALL my questions. Can't wait to plan another event there. Thanks so much!!!! |
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Cortney , University Place, WA |
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Homeowner Response:
Cortney
What a great use of The Bend! We hope to see you ladies again.
Thank you, Bonnie
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| 09/27/09 |
Positive
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We stayed at The Bend in Sept. 2009 for a 3 day Women's Soccer Retreat. There were 13 of us, all soccer players and also all moms looking for a weekend away. Really, the pictures don't do justice to the absolute perfection of this place. The house was sparkling clean & tidy - like brand new! The kitchen was amazing - two of all appliances, lots of workspace, and so well-appointed! We never felt crowded when cooking in groups. The wet bar was a huge hit with us, and you can bet that it was used all weekend! The view of the Hood Canal and accompanying treeline and mnts. was breathtaking at any time of day, but at sunset it was downright humbling. The house's gathering areas are perfect for large groups. We had plenty "gatherings" over the weekend, and no one ever felt crowded. The bedrooms were beautiful and comfortable. Each of us had our own bed - it's just that big of a home.
We were fortunate enough to have members of the Kitsap Pumas come down to Union to train us on our second day, and the hot tub was the perfect end to a fun but exhausting day of soccer. It was immaculate, and had not only the same great view of the water, but was hooked up to the home's sound system. And that basket of fresh towels made us feel like we were at the spa.
Bonnie, thank you for being so incredibly helpful and accommodating to our group - we found you to be so friendly & personable! We appreciated how quickly you responded to any questions we had. It's really hard to put into words how incredible the weekend was for all of us. Some in our group said that it was the best weekend they'd had in their life. It was relaxing and empowering, and filled with non-stop laughing, incredible food/drink, and so much fun! We had such a great time that we've already reserved The Bend for next year. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home & allowing us to have a weekend that we'll never forget. |
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Kim, Poulsbo, WA |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Ladies for the glowing review and the wonderful gift basket. I have to say that it was kick getting to know you and have you stay at The Bend. I look forward to your return next year and appreciate all the possible clients that you sent the website to.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
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| 09/02/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family came together for our first ever all family reunion at The Bend. We are a diverse group - 22 in all - ages
2 to 75 - from Australia, England, Montana, and Washington. Our 4 days were over the top - better than ever expected! It was if time stopped for a bit and we were together in this splendid place enjoying each other and our surroundings. We dug clams and oysters for our seafood dinner, sat in the sun, had a campfire, played pool, wii,
had a barbeque, etc. By chance, we discovered the salmon run on the Skokomish River. The fisherpeople among us were delighted - they didn't catch anything, but they had a great time trying!
The Bend is a remarkable facility - elegant and comfortable at the same time. The amenities are top drawer, we didn't need to bring a thing but our food. Try it out - I guarantee you'll love it! Deni Christensen
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Christensen Reunion
World wide
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| 08/19/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Today it has been two years that The Bend on Hood Canal has been available to the public as a vacation rental. I have had the pleasure to meet many people and feel fortunate to be a part of their special gatherings. Spending time with family and friends is very precious and that's what The Bend is all about. If you have not spent your vacation at The Bend yet please treat yourself and schedule a tour. I look forward to meeting you soon. Warmly, Bonnie
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The Bend on Hood Canal, LLC
Union, WA
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| 08/18/09 |
Positive
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| We had our wedding at the bend and it was absolutely fantastic. The house accommodated all of our friends and family who came to be with us on our special day. The house is truly incredible and had everything you could need. The area is amazingly beautiful and the views from the deck were breathtaking. Bonnie went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed. I was always able to get a hold of her, I never had to leave a message. If you are planning a reunion or gathering why would you want to stay in any kind of hotel. This is a better value and much more fun. I miss "The Bend" already. |
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Eric and Aiko, Bellevue, WA |
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Homeowner Response:
What a sweet couple you two make. I was glad I could help make your day come together.
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| 08/05/09 |
Positive
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Bonnie, Thank you for offering such a lovely, lovely, unique location for our group! There are 14 of us women that meet every year, no husbands, no children!....we went through kindergarden, grade school, junior high, and high school together! Some of us went away to college together, and many of us went off in other directions to school. We originally are from Eastern Oregon, LaGrande. We now gather from Oregon,Washington,Utah,CA,Idaho. Many years we gathered on the Oregon Coast, then started looking towards the Pacific Northwest...one in our group was told about The Bend, and was told it would be perfect for us! We were fortunate enough to be able to reserve when we needed it...we arrived on a Wed., and departed on that following Sunday. We had perfect weather, so spent alot of time outside on the decks during the morning,afternoon and the evenings! A perfect place to enjoy that first cup of coffee of the day! The kitchen was an absolute dream! We were able to work side by side, plenty of room, and an absolutely delightful place to prepare meals. The "gathering rooms" are perfect for converstaion....such comfortable rooms, plenty of room, uniquely decorated/appointed, pleasant to the eye. Wide open, airey, lots of windows in all rooms, so that you had a feeling that you were outside, when inside! The house is located on a "bluff", so had privacey, never worried about someone looking into rooms. The neighbors are a delight...keep to themselves, friendly when spoken to. One gentleman was kind enough to come over when asked, to take a group picture, and he not only agreed to do it, but was a delightful guy! Turned out to have graduated from high school the same year we all did! Bonded right away!
Would we suggest/recommend The Bend to our friends, YES! Would we gather here again? YES! We wish Bonnie all the luck in the world, that the word is spread about The Bend. We certainly will do our part in helping to make this happen. Bonnie is wonderful to work with..she is willing to go that extra mile to make your stay in her home The Best! We thank you Bonnie. We all wish you The Best! |
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Lynne Eridkson, Olalla, WA 98359
(253)857-6810 |
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Homeowner Response:
Lynne Your ladies were a delight. Thank you for all the great comments and future thoughts we have taken you up on all of them.
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| 07/30/09 |
Positive
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What can I say - it was the best family reunion we've had thus far and I won some major bonus points with the family for finding the house. Your house was absolutely perfect - it had plenty of room for all 19 of us in a beautiful setting (what a view!!!) and all the amenities we could think of. Our afternoon at the Lake House was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you so much for being so responsive to all of our questions and requests. We're already looking forward to coming back.
Best,
Jee
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Jee, San Diego/CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Jee It was pleasure working with you prior to your family reunion. We look forward to seeing your group again.
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| 07/16/09 |
Positive
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| The Bend was just what the doctor ordered for us Gold Star Moms! A Gold Star Mom is a mom who has lost a son or a daughter in war. From the moment we drove up to The Bend and opened the front door...I knew this was the place for our group! Every aspect of this home was amazing...open space, incredible views, private rooms, just everything you would want to rejuvinate your life! Bonnie was a gem to work with and we booked our next years retreat before we left! |
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Washington State Gold Star Moms, Vancouver, Washington
360-798-0819 |
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| 05/25/09 |
Positive
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| Absolutly a 5+++ star -and then some- retreat! Bonnie, thank you so much for your considerate and over-to-top hospitality. The home is stunning, the furnishings beautiful and comfortable, the setting beyond extraordinary. Our family of 25+ was awed by the entire experience. I especially appreciate the accomodations available for every age: the Wii, pool table, foos ball, DVD's and multiple televisions for game hookups, the wireless internet, the spa...and we older folks had the wet bar and the deck with an absolutely killer view that allowed for total relaxation. Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for EVERYTHING! |
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Janice, East Wenatchee, WA
509-886-7688 |
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Homeowner Response:
Janice
Thank you again for letting us be a part of your family events. It was great to see you guys ~ like a mini class reunion. I hope you consider us again for your next family gathering.
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| 03/05/09 |
Positive
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| The Bend was a perfect place to spend my Birthday. The house was large and beautiful-and the bar area: a great place to socialize and dance! We had 14 adults and 9 children who stayed for a 3 day weekend and we all felt there was plenty of room for everyone. Bonnie, the owner, was great to work with and treated us like family. The whole experience was wonderful-! Hopefully we can make it an annual trip! Thanks for your hospitality Bonnie! |
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Rena, Tumwater,WA |
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Homeowner Response:
Rena
What a great birthday with an added surprise! You were a blast to work with. I look forward to seeing you and your group again. Thank you for passing our website on and recommending us to those in your circle.
We'll see you next year!
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| 01/09/09 |
Positive
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The Bend at Hood Canal is a true GEM! We held a
family reunion over the holidays and it was
wonderful! We just so happened to be there during
a major snow storm, and Bonnie went ABOVE &
BEYOND her duty to make sure we were all safe and
comfortable. This home is a place we plan to return
to annually! Thank you Bonnie for all that you did
to make our reunion memorable! We can't wait to
come back! |
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Lori Easterly |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Lori and family. We look forward to sharing what The Bend and our beautiful Pacific Northwest has to offer this summer. See you soon.
Bonnie
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| 01/03/09 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had our Company Christmas party for 40 people here on Dec 6th. What an amazing venue for our group! It worked out great that employees could stay the night since it snowed that evening! Bonnie, we truly appreciate how accomodating and flexible you were with our group. We hope to have our party here every year now and would certainly encourage other businesses to do the same! Thank you for everything!
Thank you Kelle for the kind words. Your group was great to work with. We'll see you all again in 2009.
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Hood Canal Communications
Union, WA
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| 12/22/08 |
Positive
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| Bonnie was an absolute pleasure to work with at The Bend. The photos do not do justice to the beauty, comfort, space and class this home has. We hosted our company Christmas Party (37 adults & 10 kids) here and everything turned out exceptionally wonderful. The feedback from the employees the following Monday was nothing but positive. The catering referral that was given to us was great and extremely accomidating to our every need. Thanks again Bonnie for providing a beautiful home! |
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michelle, Tacoma, WA
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Homeowner Response:
Thank You Michelle We look forward to seeing your group again. It was a breezy working with you as well.
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| 09/13/08 |
Positive
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Dear Bonnie,
Oh my gosh. Your place was not only five star, it was absolutely perfect. The deck, the view,(oh I forgot the shooting stars, the close proximity to the canal,we had it all. Our family of all ages 1-80 yrs were able to feel at home and pampered. Our family took advantage of the many activities such as running, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, clamming, checking out the seals, the starfish, fishing skidoing, and wakeboarding. There was something for everyone.
Bonnie we so enjoyed meeting you. You were like family to us, too. Not to mention, so attentive and willing to accommodate us for anything we needed. Your home was really equipped with everything. Even, enough serving dishes to entertain our large group of 25 -40 people.
Truly, thanks so much. Sheri(McCabe)Etherege |
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Sheri Etheredge, Santa Maria, CA
805-349-3497 |
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Homeowner Response:
Sheri You guys were a hoot! Hope to see you and the clan again.
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| 09/11/08 |
Positive
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This summer my family of 20 gathered from around
the country to celebrate my daughter's wedding.
The Bend was the perfect gathering place! "Wow"
was the word that everyone, children and adults
alike, exclaimed as they explored the beauty and
amenities of the Bend. Bonnie was amazing in
helping us make our stay extra special even before
we got there. She suggested a bakery for the
wedding cake, where go to kayaking and more. We
are thankful for our time at the Bend and hope to
return there. |
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Susie Chun, Hilo, Hawaii |
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Homeowner Response:
Mahalo to my new extended family from the Big Island. It was great to meet all of you and enjoy your family dynamics. We shall see you all soon.
Bonnie
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| 08/26/08 |
Positive
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| Our extended family of seventeen people recently gathered at The Bend to celebrate our parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary. We couldn't have been more pleased with the first class accommodations, fabulous view and extensive amenities. The kids (9 total) and adults all enjoyed the Wii game console, pool table, hot tub, big screen TV room, fire pit, etc. In addition, there are plenty of nearby sites and activities for all to enjoy. We wished we could have stayed much longer. Thank you Bonnie for the use of your home, hospitality and flexibility. We certainly appreciated it (and you)!! |
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Alan, Beaverton, OR |
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Homeowner Response:
Alan
We look forward to seeing you and your family at The Bend again.
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| 08/25/08 |
Positive
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| We had a family reunion at The Bend in August that was amazing. It is the perfect place to enjoy your family or friends in a beautiful home with breathtaking views of the Olympics. Our family of 9, plus spouses and children aging from 1 to 25 took advantage of all the area had has to offer, and spent the evenings on the deck or enjoying the firepit down below. Bonnie was the best host, always there with information that we needed. She even provided perfect weather! It rates five stars for a beautiful setting and providing all the comforts of home. |
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Terri McCabe, Thousand Oaks, CA
805 552-3078 |
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Homeowner Response:
Terri
Your group was just like having my own family reunion. I loved every minute and hope to see you all again soon.
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| 08/19/08 |
Positive
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We had a Family reunion in this great house in July.
Awesome barely describes it, the home, the veiw.
The host was very nice and the neighbors liked my
bagpipe playing. Would stay again, gladly! |
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Dave, Wildomar, Ca
951-674-6327 |
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Homeowner Response:
Dave Your family was a delight and the entertainment was outstanding!
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| 08/11/08 |
Positive
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We had a family reunion at the bend at the end of july.
With 20 people, it was great have a large place to all
gather. It was a beautiful house with more upgrades
then I have time to mention. The view was unbelievable. I miss it already. I highly recommend it. |
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andy, lake elsinore Ca
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Andy. We'll see you next year.
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| 07/17/08 |
Positive
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| We had a 5-day family reunion the first week of July at the bend. We had 12 adults and ten children come from across the country. We all had a great time. The house is first class, the location and view tremendous, and the weather was great. It was the perfect vacation spot. The Bend exceeded our expectations in every way. Thanks Bonnie. |
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Brent, Riverside, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Brent we look forward to your next reunion.
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| 06/17/08 |
Positive
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| We had a family reunion at The Bend the first weekend in June. There were 18 of us (9 adults and 9 kids) and the house worked well for us. The huge kitchen was a treat and allowed many of us to be there preparing meals at the same time without tripping over each other. The Wii games, pool table and foosball were huge hits with the kids (AND the adults) and kept them happily entertained in spite of the gray weather. We also really enjoyed S'mores at the firepit our 2nd night, when the weather was a bit kinder to us. All in all, it was a great spot for our family to gather for a weekend and allowed us to all be under the same roof at the same time, a feat that isn't easy to achieve with our big clan. |
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Kathy, Seattle, WA |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Kathy. We look forward to you and your family returning.
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| 01/05/08 |
Positive
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| We rented The Great Bend for a New Year's celebration with a group (16) of old college friends and had a great time! Everyone was "wowed" by the Bend and its expansive space and living areas. Our group has rented homes before for our New Year's celebrations and The Bend is truly a luxury accomodation. Bonnie, the owner, was a pleasure to work with and made our stay easy and enjoyable. Thank you for everything and we will definitely rent The Bend again for another large group event! |
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Celina & Friends, Seattle, WA |
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Homeowner Response:
Celina. It was great meeting you. Thank you for your business.
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| 09/25/07 |
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On 9/22/07 we had our wedding ceremony in the Great Room at The Bend. There were 25 people in attendance and plenty of room for many more. The master bedroom was an exquisite "Bridal Suite". All of our guests from the age of 92 down to 3 were comfortable and had a fabulous time. The following day we celebrated Doug's 60th birthday with more people arriving. We had stargazing with Doug's fancy new telescope, stories & smores at the fire pit, and dancing and games throughout the house. The Sunday Seahawks game was raucous without disturbing the neighbors. From a guest who has rented many houses for different occasions throughout the Pacific NW I must say The Bend is unsurpassed in quality, amenities, price, and location. The drive is beautiful and worth the time taken to get there. We will definitely be back and many of our guests will be considering future events at The Bend. Bonnie could not have been more helpful - kudos galore!
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Suzanne Hall/Doug Hacker, Bothell, WA
425-486-8192 |
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Homeowner Response:
Suzanne & Doug, Thank you for the kind words. It was a joy to work with you both and we look forward to seeing you again.
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