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BigWooo - 10-9-2008 at 06:03 AM

They say it will most likely hit land as a Cat 2.

We're about 100 miles north of the predicted landfall. I just got my weather station up and running it'll be interesting to see how much wind we get here.

[Edited on 10-9-2008 by BigWooo]

postholedigger - 10-9-2008 at 07:17 AM

Duck and cover. Good luck guys. I'll keep y'all in my prayers

bajajudy - 10-9-2008 at 07:32 AM

Calm and almost clear skies here this morning
78

LaTijereta - 10-9-2008 at 07:40 AM

Clam and "almost" clear here in Loreto..
But Humidty is up..seems to be alot more bird activity in our trees this morning

Hook - 10-9-2008 at 07:44 AM

Some significant cells producing lightning and rain over here on the other side of the pond. Mostly over water right now.

Cajones - 10-9-2008 at 08:26 AM

The Mexican newspapers say the state of BCS will be declaring a state of emergency sometime this afternoon or evening.

baja-spirit - 10-9-2008 at 08:58 AM

Please keep us posted. Leaving for Baja Tuesday so we are keeping an eye on Norbert. Good Luck everyone in Baja, hope all turns out O.K.. I hate hurricanes!!!!

Russ - 10-9-2008 at 09:03 AM

10am and flat calm with a thin cloud cover. Oh, I was told we did get a shower last night. I did watch the light show from 1 to 1:30 and I guess I was sawing some large timber when it came down.
BigWooo, Weather stations are fun to watch during a storm. I have a Davis Pro2 and it's amazing. Have fun. Hope all goes well and no one has major problems during this event. Buena Suerte!
Edit: pic of weather station at 10 am:

[Edited on 10-9-2008 by Russ]

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shari - 10-9-2008 at 09:13 AM

Flat calm, no wind here...nice sunrise with a few peripheral clouds coming in now. Juan is out fishing...perfect day for it...swell supposed to pick up to 11' tomorrow evening...surf kids are stoked! Hang in there kids.

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East Cape weather report???

oldjack - 10-9-2008 at 09:30 AM

Anybody in the East Cape??? is there current/ongoing reports available from Nomads in the East Cape area... I have to cross the Buenas Aires Arroyo to get to my place and during/after storms that can be a challenge..

Katiejay99 - 10-9-2008 at 09:44 AM

10:42am Todos Santos - humid, light breeze picking up - I can see large white billowing clouds out over the Pacific Ocean south west. Mostly clear in TS with very high light cloud cover

[Edited on 10-9-2008 by Katiejay99]

vandenberg - 10-9-2008 at 10:22 AM

Good news.
Seem to be weakening a little.

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CaboRon - 10-9-2008 at 10:54 AM

Looks llike it will just be a gentle rain by the time it reaches La Baja :lol:

CaboRon

De Ja Vous...

Mulegena - 10-9-2008 at 10:57 AM

We're clearing out the house or putting things up in the attic... this time proactively with time to spare, hopefully... and hopefully it will not be necessary!!

...We Have All Been Here Before...

Bajagypsy - 10-9-2008 at 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mulegena
We're clearing out the house or putting things up in the attic... this time proactively with time to spare, hopefully... and hopefully it will not be necessary!!

...We Have All Been Here Before...

We hope that it won't be necessary. Hang on tight! (Simon says to wear your dive gear to bed!)

Bob and Susan - 10-9-2008 at 11:51 AM

WOW the bay here in mulege is FLAT!!!

Waterski water...

it sure will be different ina couple days

went to town today to pay taxes...
several people there didn't even know it's comming

some don't belive it...the weather is so nice now

Mulegena - 10-9-2008 at 12:57 PM

Quote:

(Simon says to wear your dive gear to bed!)

That's a great idea, Simon! :light:

Think I'll give the weightbelt a miss this time.
Think the cats could wear mask & snorkel, too?

Gracias muchissimo, Gypsies.

capt. mike - 10-9-2008 at 01:14 PM

BBP decided to go for it to San felipe today.
the rest of the weekend they are playing by ear and maybe venturing south as far as the leading edge of Norbert's outflow allows.

message to Fishbuck - if you are looking for some fun - bag the Asuncion trip, you'll get wet - but head to SF and party with some fun folks at El cortez. you can get in on the special rate, just say BBP BAM when you check in.

bajajudy - 10-9-2008 at 01:34 PM

VERY dark to the south...no wind
2:30mdt

Russ - 10-9-2008 at 03:52 PM

Another pic of my weather station. The winds have picked up out of the ESE and the Barometer is falling. There is a definite increase in the swell and campers on the beach are packing up to head North tomorrow. Our light and thunder show this morning opened their eyes a bit.

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Russ - 10-9-2008 at 04:04 PM

I went to Google Earth and took this pic:

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Katiejay99 - 10-9-2008 at 04:11 PM

Thunder in Todos Santos - wind picking up - lots of clouds. Electricity flashing on and off

Katiejay99 - 10-9-2008 at 04:25 PM

here's some photos I just took - this is coming in from the east, behind us - you can see out over the ocean that it's not very cloudy

[Edited on 10-9-2008 by Katiejay99]

Coyote weather station reporting in.

Pompano - 10-9-2008 at 04:35 PM

Hi all. After wandering a bit hither and *yon, I have just arrived back in Conception Bay and will be glad to join in with local 'Norbert' observations as they occur.

I can compare mine with Bob y Susan's...although it's common knowledge that they live in a notoriously 'wild' section of the Bay.

Right now I am busy making and stockpiling ice cubes for a potential hurricane party. Will look out at the Cortez in a bit. Hey, I can hear waves breaking on sea wall...or it's that damn new commode/bidet again?

*(passports and Kevlar clothing are required to visit yon)

[Edited on 10-9-2008 by Pompano]

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David K - 10-9-2008 at 05:17 PM

Thanks Pompano! Really great to see you back on Nomad... Hope you will weather this one okay!

Cypress - 10-9-2008 at 05:25 PM

Pompano, Welcome back and good luck with the storm.

jettygirl - 10-9-2008 at 06:01 PM

Best to all ....may it bring enough rain to do good and bring no extra harm.

Bob and Susan - 10-9-2008 at 06:33 PM

the weather was soooo nice today our friend mike went fishing...
he brought us a dorado for lunch

this is a picture of BIG sierra he caught

its nice living in the "wild" part of the bay :lol:

now tomorrow night...ulgy rain

toneart - 10-9-2008 at 06:38 PM

Welcome home, Roger! Stay safe. :cool:

Santiago - 10-9-2008 at 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
Hey, I can hear waves breaking on sea wall...or it's that damn new bidet again?

Pomp: good Lord man - a bidet??? In Baja?? You ever try to use those things?? I have a question - do you sit facing the wall or away from the wall?? I'm afraid to try..... :?:

toneart - 10-9-2008 at 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Santiago

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
Hey, I can hear waves breaking on sea wall...or it's that damn new bidet again?

Pomp: good Lord man - a bidet??? In Baja?? You ever try to use those things?? I have a question - do you sit facing the wall or away from the wall?? I'm afraid to try..... :?:

Pampano is very French in toilet etiquette but he falls off often. :lol:

bajajudy - 10-9-2008 at 06:55 PM

Pomp...good to see you back on board! so to speak.

Clear skies
Calm
Nothing happening here yet.

vandenberg - 10-9-2008 at 07:02 PM

Roger,
You have to show us the proper use of this Pooperwasher.
Never figured out what you do after it does its spraywash. Do you dry with paper :?:

Can't leave a towel in the room for general drying use. :biggrin:

Had to contend with them on European trips, but never had the nerve to ask the front desk for a demo. :biggrin:

Forgot to wish you luck with Norbert, although the high wind threat is quite a bit diminished. But I imagine we still have to contend with lots of the wet stuff.
BTW Welcome back.

[Edited on 10-10-2008 by vandenberg]

Hook - 10-9-2008 at 07:08 PM

This hurricane discussion has literally gone into the toilet.

woody with a view - 10-9-2008 at 07:28 PM

counter clockwise draining, i might add.... :light:

Bob and Susan - 10-9-2008 at 07:37 PM

back on "track" :light:

woody with a view - 10-9-2008 at 07:47 PM

at least the forecasted track is holding for the past 36 hours or so. winds are coming down. prayers maybe are being entertained...

Udo - 10-9-2008 at 08:15 PM

Welcome back from the Winkler family, Roger.
Missed your posts!

Bajagypsy - 10-9-2008 at 08:30 PM

Here is a good link I found to see the storm (copy and paste everything below into the web address).

http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/nexsat-bin/nexsat.cgi?AGE=prev&am...

ISPLAY=Single

[Edited on 10-10-2008 by Bajagypsy]

ArroyoTaxi - 10-9-2008 at 08:40 PM

Would really appreciate reports from the East Cape this weekend, if possible - good luck everyone.

Bajaboy - 10-9-2008 at 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bajagypsy
Here is a good link I found to see the storm (copy and paste everything below into the web address).

http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/nexsat-bin/nexsat.cgi?AGE=prev&am...

ISPLAY=Single

[Edited on 10-10-2008 by Bajagypsy]

Just a suggestion, when you get a long URL such as the one above, go to http://tinyurl.com/ and you can shorten it. I did just that with the URL above and this is what I got:
http://tinyurl.com/4y2eqm

Hope this helps.

Zac

Sallysouth - 10-9-2008 at 09:50 PM

Thank you Zac, That was easy and scary at the same time! Hang on Baja sur folks!

Russ - 10-10-2008 at 04:40 AM

Early Fri.

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Bob and Susan - 10-10-2008 at 04:54 AM

more...still nothing here in mulege
friday morning

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Bob and Susan - 10-10-2008 at 04:58 AM

more friday morning 5am picture

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Russ - 10-10-2008 at 05:00 AM

Another Google Earth shot Fri am:

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LaTijereta - 10-10-2008 at 05:58 AM

From Loreto.
Scattered clouds this morning..calm seas and no wind.
Some boats are fishing out of the marina.

0700 Todas Santos

CaboRon - 10-10-2008 at 06:12 AM

A beautiful morning here in Todos Santos

CaboRon

Katiejay99 - 10-10-2008 at 06:12 AM

Calm in Todos Santos this morning. Light breeze, a few clouds here but lots of big nasty ones to the west out over the ocean.

Hook - 10-10-2008 at 06:15 AM

What's going on in the Cape region? Seems like you guys had some bands off the system spin your way overnight.

jorgie - 10-10-2008 at 06:20 AM

gypsy/zac that's great ....wow

Marie-Rose - 10-10-2008 at 06:29 AM

Ron and Katie

Thanks so much for the pics :yes:

So greatly appreciated from those of us far away. Keep safe and keep up the great communications!

Santiago - 10-10-2008 at 06:29 AM

Given the storm's track - what, if any, amount of rain whould hit Bahia de los Angeles? I not 100% weathered in and leaving on Sunday so wondering if I'll have a mess to clean up or not.....

bajajudy - 10-10-2008 at 06:49 AM

Calm and very cloudy. Dark clouds to the west and north.
I would guess that it will rain shortly.
TWC calls for rain and gusty winds(25-35) here today, tonight and tomorrow which is just about what I would expect.
I can hear the surf pounding from my porch.

Coyote Bay weather

Pompano - 10-10-2008 at 06:51 AM

Early signs of Norberto...cruisers are checking anchor set/s.

Coyote Bay at 0730 today...calm waters (so far) and 78 F.

[Edited on 10-10-2008 by Pompano]

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shari - 10-10-2008 at 07:00 AM

The surf is increasing.....more boats being beached. We have the outer bands of clouds now reaching us up here...partly cloudy...no wind. I wonder how long our internet will hang in there. Keep those reports from the tip coming amigos...it's really helpful to hear where the rain has started. Although NOrbert has cooled his jets...it's still nasty...be safe and smart!

Paulina - 10-10-2008 at 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Santiago
Given the storm's track - what, if any, amount of rain whould hit Bahia de los Angeles? I not 100% weathered in and leaving on Sunday so wondering if I'll have a mess to clean up or not.....

I presented the same question to Mia. She is keeping an eye on it for us on her board. We've got quite a bit of cement under wraps on our patio that we want to stay on the dry side...

P<*)))>{

Los Cabos Getting a Break

CaboRon - 10-10-2008 at 08:43 AM

It looks like things are shifting a little further north ...

CaboRon

k-rico - 10-10-2008 at 08:48 AM

I hope someone is taking photos of the surf in the TS area. Is anyone out or are the waves just too big?

CaboRon - 10-10-2008 at 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by k-rico
I hope someone is taking photos of the surf in the TS area. Is anyone out or are the waves just too big?

You are here in Todos Santos, why don't you post a couple of pics ?

I will try and walk down to the beach later today myself.

CaboRon

another site

mulege marv - 10-10-2008 at 09:06 AM

this is also a very good site for forcasts

http://www.hurricanehollow.org/index.php?option=com_content&...

overcast and calm currently in mulege

k-rico - 10-10-2008 at 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CaboRon

Quote:

Originally posted by k-rico
I hope someone is taking photos of the surf in the TS area. Is anyone out or are the waves just too big?

You are here in Todos Santos, why don't you post a couple of pics ?

I will try and walk down to the beach later today myself.

CaboRon

I'm not there, not even close.

vandenberg - 10-10-2008 at 09:12 AM

Seems like it has picked up intensity again and Loret/Mulege are to expect a Cat 1. :?:

[Edited on 10-10-2008 by vandenberg]

a minute ago in Punta Pequena

oladulce - 10-10-2008 at 09:21 AM

10:00 am -Another day of hauling their lobster traps back to the beach in San Juanico. It looks like a lot of work but the guys seem to be taking Norbert seriously.

We're 100 miles outside the projected target area but the most current narrative update from the hurricane center upgrades it back to a category 2.

Currently calm, glassy and ocean's flat as a pancake.

Bob and Susan - 10-10-2008 at 09:50 AM

new picture...

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Bob and Susan - 10-10-2008 at 09:55 AM

different view...

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Bill Collector - 10-10-2008 at 10:30 AM

Here in Buena Vista, Los Barriles area the seas are flat. We have some clouds moving in . All of the resorts have pulled their boats. Right now its a wait and see.

Bob and Susan - 10-10-2008 at 10:45 AM

here is a picture from the "wild part of the bay" here in mulege

kinda of high clouds with a little sun...
getting about half the power from my solar panels

my question is how much money do you have to have to own a boat like this????

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Hook - 10-10-2008 at 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob and Susan
here is a picture from the "wild part of the bay" here in mulege

kinda of high clouds with a little sun...
getting about half the power from my solar panels

my question is how much money do you have to have to own a boat like this????

Why not paddle out to them and ask, Bob. They're probably headed to Santispac to ride it out.

vandenberg - 10-10-2008 at 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob and Susan
here is a picture from the "wild part of the bay" here in mulege
my question is how much money do you have to have to own a boat like this????

A couple of years with 100% occupancy at your resort and you'll own one. :biggrin:

Johannes - 10-10-2008 at 11:27 AM

<http://www.bajainsider.com/weather/hurricanes/2008/hurricanetropicalstormnorbert.htm>
Mexico official storm warning for Baja south to Mulege in the north
HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE WEST COAST OF BAJA CALIFORNIA FROM PUERTO SAN ANDRESITO TO AGUA BLANCA

Bill Collector - 10-10-2008 at 12:25 PM

Right now the wind is 14 kt west/south west in Buena Vista.
Some very dark clouds just a small swell.

Russ - 10-10-2008 at 02:29 PM

From this satilite shot I would have thought some one would have reported showers. The barometer is falling again and the wind just got up to 18mph. Only a thin layer of clouds here. Just had a 21mph gust. good luck all.

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30 minutes ago...

David K - 10-10-2008 at 02:31 PM

David K - 10-10-2008 at 02:33 PM

If that map remains true, Ciudad Constitucion will be hit by a hurricane tomorrow!

Be safe everyone!

shari - 10-10-2008 at 02:50 PM

Well Russ, it will be interesting to see how long everyone here will be transmitting. We have extreme heat and humidity here....rising swell (kids were surfing in town this morning)...all boats have been beached and I did see some lobster boats with traps aboard heading for the beach as is San Juanico. We have about 15 knots from the SSW. It is sunny but slightly overcast with clouds to the south. It will be an interesting night and mañana. I just made a pitaya margarita after tarping down all gypsies materials...their roof got on today. The campers are hunkered down at Campo Sirena ready to flee to Birddogs house if things get too stinky. There is a trepidation in the air around town...havent' seen any plywood going up yet though.
I feel for you all...I'm sure you are pretty anxious right about now...be safe, smar and suerte amigos.

Johannes - 10-10-2008 at 02:52 PM

<http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=22.81669&lon=-112.98340&zoom=6&type=hyb&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=1 &sat.num=1&sat.spd=25&sat.opa=25&sat.gtt1=88&sat.gtt2=108&sat.type=IR4&riv=0&mm=0&hur=1&hur.wr=0&hur.cod=1 &hur.fx=1&hur.obs=1&hur.hd=0&hur.opa=70&hur.img=0&fire=0&tor=0>
You are right , Ensenada blanca wil get there part too, will be lots of water Hopefully when it hits land it will go down to a tropical storm

David K - 10-10-2008 at 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johannes
<http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=22.81669&lon=-112.98340&zoom=6&type=hyb&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=1 &sat.num=1&sat.spd=25&sat.opa=25&sat.gtt1=88&sat.gtt2=108&sat.type=IR4&riv=0&mm=0&hur=1&hur.wr=0&hur.cod=1 &hur.fx=1&hur.obs=1&hur.hd=0&hur.opa=70&hur.img=0&fire=0&tor=0>
You are right , Ensenada blanca wil get there part too, will be lots of water Hopefully when it hits land it will go down to a tropical storm

Here's a hyperlink: Hurricane Map

[Edited on 10-10-2008 by David K]

Johannes - 10-10-2008 at 03:14 PM

Thanks david

fdt - 10-10-2008 at 03:15 PM

to view the live La Paz webcam

http://www.telmex.com/mx/esto/vialidad/index.html?sec=01

On ¿De que zona? , select Baja California Sur and on Camaras, select Ocampo y Altamirano.

vandenberg - 10-10-2008 at 03:20 PM

Here in Loreto it's just light overcast, but the wind is picking up. My estimate: roughly 20 to 25 mph.
We're ready. Got the gennie started, just in case the San Carlos power station gets damaged and goes down or the transmission lines go down.
IOW: Let'r rip.

empty marina

Bob and jane - 10-10-2008 at 03:33 PM

We just drove down to the Loreto marina and the last of the pangas are being pulled out of the water. Some of the big construction sites are actually putting plywood over their windows. ISSTE was packed with people buying last minute provisions. The loudspeaker car was circling town warning people that Hurrican Norberto would be here tomorrow and everyone should stock up on water and food and flashlights and should secure their personal papers. We're as ready as we can be. I've pulled out all my partially melted candles and the flashlights. We've got food and water and alcohol. Everything that can become airborne is stowed and secure. Nothing to do but wait. And go to happy hour to talk about the hurricane before the streets turn to rivers.

vandenberg - 10-10-2008 at 03:52 PM

Latest for Weather underground:

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Web Cam La Paz

Garry - 10-10-2008 at 04:12 PM

No pic just a blk screen??

redmesa - 10-10-2008 at 04:26 PM

looks like it is clouding up in LaPaz. Great web cam. Thanks.

comitan - 10-10-2008 at 04:46 PM

La Paz, dark clouds no wind, heavy rain 5:40PM nice. Cooler!!!!!!!!!!

comitan - 10-10-2008 at 04:53 PM

GaryClick on zona( Baja sur), ocampo& Altamirano

Carnival in Todos Santos

CaboRon - 10-10-2008 at 05:30 PM

While waiting to see what this storm is about, the puebla of Todos Santos has been getting ready for the big festival ..

I took these pics over that last couple of days ....

We are going into town tonight to hear some great mariache (sic) bands and hopefully will not get blown away.

No rain yet here, just unorganized winds.

CaboRon

[Edited on 10-11-2008 by CaboRon]

shari - 10-10-2008 at 05:33 PM

I was thinking, it would be nice to get an hourly or every 2 hour updates from our onsite correspondents like Comitan,Morgaine, Russ, Vandenburg etc...if we can get a commitment from some...maybe set up a little team...then we will know when things are happening...for example if Comitan doesent report in, it's because his power is off(or he's mixing a drink!)....
. Something like that. It gets nerve racking when we need info and nobody is reporting in for several hours...makes me think the worst.
"Anyone have any suggestions how to do this...
maybe check ins at 8:00, 10:00 and 8:00 in the morning and every two hours. If we know we can rely on a team of reporters, we will be better informed....oh my, there I go trying to organize things again...blame my mother!

Bob and Susan - 10-10-2008 at 05:47 PM

actually over here in mulege on the bay its hot and cloudy...

no wind right now but we are "buttoned up"

"prepare for punishment"

comitan - 10-10-2008 at 06:03 PM

7:00Pm cloudy, still no wind, no rain will report before going to bed, and will sleep with it coming thru here tonight. :lol:

shari - 10-10-2008 at 06:07 PM

comitan, didn't you say there was heavy rain at 5:40? Is it over for the moment? I cant' tell from the webcam...street looked wet? It's getting windier here maybe up to 20 knots and the swell is getting bigger all the time. It's really looking like rain to the southwest too...time to put some stuf away.

norte - 10-10-2008 at 06:36 PM

199 posts. and I am sure they are all from people Affected.

Sundown in Loreto

bill erhardt - 10-10-2008 at 06:42 PM

[Edited on 10-11-2008 by bill erhardt]

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Russ - 10-10-2008 at 06:43 PM

The wind has picked up here since sunset. One gust at 30mph. Average (bottom of the pic) 23mph

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flyfishinPam - 10-10-2008 at 07:33 PM

Light winds se on handheld will update when possible no rain yet

comitan - 10-10-2008 at 07:36 PM

Just a breeze, no rain, nice moon, now back to the Wii.

flyfishinPam - 10-10-2008 at 07:36 PM

Posting from Loreto.
Expect to start experiencing storm in about 6-12 hours

flyfishinPam - 10-10-2008 at 07:39 PM

Winds should be from the s and category 1 all the way across the peninsula
Hatches battenrd down ready

comitan - 10-10-2008 at 08:02 PM

nite, hope I have power in the morning.

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