“Retirement Living at its Best!”
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Features Cover Story
Pacific Overtures
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The Park Model explosion in the pacific northwest
Manufacturer Review
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Clearly Superior
Superior Park Model homes blazes new trails in the industry
Departments Notes From The Boss
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Dealer Review - Crisp RV Center
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Letters to the Editor
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The Model Life
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Techno Babble
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Classifieds
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Featured Resources
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We live in a very old house in Akron, Ohio. The house was built in 1918 and is part of a historic district near downtown. There is a certain charm in the quarter-sawn oak woodwork, walls that are plaster over lathe, and original stained glass windows. However, houses this old require much upkeep and my to-do list includes a new floor in the sunroom and a major exterior paint job on soffits and trim. The house is brick so the paint job is not as extensive as it might be. Those lovely 80 year old trees that shade the house, drip massive debris into the gutters and I better add gutter-cleaning to my list. Park Models have a different sort of charm that includes tidy, compact space and an invitation to relax. My old house is always inviting me to work on something and Park Models invite me to “sit down a spell.” When Frank and I attended the RVIA show last fall we visited more than a dozen Park Models. I wanted to choose a good book, put my feet on the sofa and give the space a really long test drive. The manufacturers invited us to settle in. I’m impressed with the “cheerleaders” in this industry. Many of the manufacturing companies are multigeneration family enterprises. These folks have grown up in the industry and have a very strong sense of ownership in their product. Others are larger manufacturers that have attracted people with a vision and a purpose to build Park Models. This is great news for consumers as there are many people who work hard to give us a safe, efficient and enjoyable place to settle and relax. Some of the highlights of the show for me: Living room fireplace and high windows in the bathroom – Trophy Homes Spacious bathroom with corner cupboard – Woodland Park “Louisville Slugger Edition” with white walls and pale wood – Chariot Eagle Multi-level loft in the “Grizzly Cabin” – Lee Enterprises Galley kitchen and dropped floor loft – Cavco Bay window and metal roof – Fairmont Drywall and stomped ceiling finish – Scenic View Pantry with slide out drawers and open display shelf in hallway – Dutch Park Homes Trapezoid dormers in kitchen, fireplace in the bedroom – Superior Large center island in kitchen - Kropf Wood paneling and floating options – Flat Creek Long, angled kitchen counter with seating for four – Canterbury Stone fireplace with deep mantel – Breckenridge Glass doors that close off the living room for a completely separate bedroom – Forest River
Kaeth S. Gauthier Editor-in-Chief www.ParkModelLiving.com
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Letters to the Editor Thank you for the issues you sent and for doing such a thorough article about Flat Creek Lodges. I know you’ll be busier and busier as you meet the needs for the Park Model families. Best wishes in your new office!
family in Vermont. The family owned lots of property on a lake and had a rather jumbled layout of picnic tables, canoes and cabins. We lived in Chicago and I was enchanted with these rustic, small cottages that smelled like pine Debbie W., Wisconsin trees and bacon. There was Sincerely, Editor’s Note: I have found absolutely nothing luxurious about them. the same problem when I Dawn Bramblett At my age, I underresearch web sites for The Bramblett Group stand the attraction of the parks, dealers and manufacturers. Many consumers comfortable living spaces consider the web site a pri- and elegant touches of the mary source of information. Park Models you featured. Web sites However, I prefer the draTo quote from The Velveteen Rabbit, “What is permatic change from my Parks that have out of ceived of as real, is real in usual environment and want date (or no) web sites make its consequences.” When my grandchildren to experiour decision easy about ence the rustic cabins I rewhere to stay. If the own- you are attentive to detail member. ers don’t care enough about on your web site, I tend to believe you run your busitheir park to be clear and Roland J., Nevada attractive on the web site, I ness that way. won’t risk visiting them Editor’s Note: Our web because I don’t believe site has a link to manufactheir park will be attractive. turers at the bottom of our Plain or fancy? We live in Wisconsin home page. When you visit and plan to retire in a few Thirty years ago, I their sites, you can see that years. We try different most of them also offer rusvacation sites each year to stayed in cabins (which might have been Park Modtic versions and we’ll feafind our ideal retirement els) with my parents and ture some of those in a fuhome. It amazes me how sisters when we visited ture issue. many web sites make me search for contact information. I want to know who you are, where you are, and how to contact you. I don’t want to search for your phone number.
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Crisp RV Center is a family owned and operated Park Model dealer on the Pamicoe River in North Carolina Since 1972, A.L. Crisp and his family have created an enjoyable atmosphere for customers to purchase recreational vehicles. A.L is semi-retired and his sons, Robbie and Greg, now manage the business. Robbie is the General Manager and Sales Manager, while Greg is the Service Department Manager. A.L. started a campground in the 1970’s when there was no RV dealership around. He and Angela started Crisp RV to provide this service to the area. Over the years they have changed locations, built a new facility, and watched the business weather six floods. They raised three sons in the business and the grandchildren have come to love the “office.” A.L. and Angela love to travel and have enjoyed providing their customers with a way to travel in comfort for many years. They give true meaning to the description, “happy campers.”
Based on information from Statistical Surveys, Inc., Crisp RV is the top Park Model dealer in North Carolina and #9 in the US. When asked why they A 2007 Woodland Park 5085-24P for sale at Crisp RV rate so manufacturers. highly, Robbie tells us, “We Many of their customers have been in business for such a long time that many people come from the Outer Banks and Ocracoke Island. This know us and have received great service from us. We are area is not authorized for year round living in Park Models so working with the grandchilthe units are vacation homes. dren of prior customers. We are fortunate to have many re- Robbie says, “The property peat customers who come back here is so expensive that many because they have been so sat- people cannot afford it. The isfied with their previous buy- Park Models are an excellent ing experience. We are happy option because people can rent to say folks often travel many space near the beach seasonmiles to do business with us.” ally.” The goal of the Crisp RV Crisp RV has been a Coachwebsite is to provide the tools man dealer for over 25 years. Currently they sell Park Mod- you need to explore the dealerels built by Woodland and Bay ship and the camping industry. The site has a wide variety of Ridge. In addition to sales, they deliver, set up and service new floor plans, a parts finder, Park Models. The web site fea- rental opportunities and a detures new and used models for scription of the service departK. Shaughnessy can be reached at: sales with direct links to info@parkmodelliving.com
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If you would like to know more about the parks, dealers, & manufacturers featured in this month’s magazine, you’ve found the right place. Featured Resources is a brand new addition to our magazine and we hope it helps you to connect with the Park Model resources that you need.
This Month’s Resources: Cover Story(p.8) Nehalem Shores RV Park and Moorage 37395 North Fork Road Nehalem, OR 97131 P: 503-368-6670 www.nehalemshores.com Silver Cove RV Resort 143 Hall Rd Silver Lake, WA 98645 P: 877.380.7278
F: 360.838.1582 www.silvercoveresort.com Turtle Rock Resort 28788 Hunter Creek Loop Gold Beach OR 97444 P: 800-353-9754 F: 541-247-8403 www.turtlerockresorts.com
Potholes Reservoir Golf Resort 7037 Highway 262 East Othello WA 99344 P: 509-346-9491 www.potholesgolf.com
Manufacturer Review (p.7) Superior Park Model Homes 2959 US Highway 19 Pelham GA 31779 P: 800-671-9909 www.superiorparkmodelhomes.c om
Dealer Review(p.4)
Lost Lake Resort 1546 Reservation Road SE Olympia WA 98513 P: 888-220-5253 F: 253-627-1156 www.lostlakervresort.com
Park Owner Benefits The Wireless Web installs and �� Increase occupancy maintains affordable and depend�� Increase revenue able high speed access to the inter- �� Improve customer loyalty net in RV parks.
Crisp RV Center 2042 Highway 17 South Chocowinity NC 27817 P: 252-946-0311 www.crisprvcenter.com
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Convenient & easy connections to the internet �� Able to connect with �� Offer a frequently rebusiness, family, and quested amenity the worldwide web of information ��
To add this affordable and dependable WiFi benefit to your park, contact The Wireless Web at www.TheWirelessWeb.com, Parks@TheWirelessWeb.com, or (210)491-9440 www.ParkModelLiving.com
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By Lillian Mason PML Contributing Writer
is an optional stainless steel upgrade. To finish this coastal look, Superior installs cedar panels on the ceiling and cedar interior trim. You select the custom drapery. A more rustic look is available with the Big Lake Lodge series. This may be the ideal choice for an outdoor person who wants a combination of basic and style. Real wood logs are on the exterior with a shingled roof or 29-gauge metal roof in your choice of colors. An optional 12’ screened porch adds relaxing living space. The Lodge series has standard interior wood cedar paneling, solid red oak floors and two 52” ceiling fans. The cabinetry is solid oak throughout the structure and various drapery selections can be made. Raymond Williams is a very satisfied owner of a Big Lake Lodge unit. His unit was set up in Everglades Adventures RV Resort in Florida in August 2005. In October of that year the area took a direct hurricane hit. Williams wrote to Superior, “The campground was devastated…and I was sure my home was destroyed. But to my surprise, 300’ from its original site, my new Park Model sat with NO DAMAGE. I would like to thank Superior for building such an incredibly strong, solid home.” Because they bring their experience as campground owners to the business, Superior works extremely well with customers who purchase units for their campground. Shawn Glavin, owner of Apache Trails Camp in New York purchased a Park Model and said, “When I did finally fly down to meet up with you I was pleasantly surprised. Your factory set up seem to be ‘state of art’ and very efficiently done. I was so impressed that I plan on selling your units in New York State.” Satisfied customers are the key to a great business and Martha Noyes told Superior, “To John and me, Superior Park Model Homes is the only place to purchase a quality Park Model with just the features you need. Thanks again for all your help and for making us part of the Superior Park Model family.”
Superior Park Model Homes in Pelham, Georgia offers Park Models that range from basic to luxurious with exteriors that include log cabins and beachfront models. John Sprague and Jim Sheehan own the company and, like some of the other manufacturers, began their recreation industry journey when they owned a resort. Their marina and RV resort was on the shores of Lake Okeechobee in Florida and offered Park Models for rent. Sprague and Sheehan were disappointed in the quality of units and poor warranties available for their customers. To provide better quality control and service to their customers, they decided to build their own Park Models and stand behind their product. Superior presents many options for Park Models. This includes Coastal Living, Mojave Series, Big Lake Lodge and the Beachside series. The exteriors are distinctive and the interiors offer many A Big Lake Lodge model from Superior choices. Testimonials abound from folks who report great contact with the sales team, factory and delivery. Len and Mary Dobrow wrote about their beach cottage: “It’s everything we expected, plus.” M. Barberree said “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the excellent service you all provided me both during and after the sale. I am pleased with my home so far and would recommend you guys to anyone.” The Coastal Living Series is the perfect combination of a favorite, colorful beach house and a rustic log cabin. The exterior fiber cement board may be painted any color you can imagine and the metal roof adds more color. The interior is a mix of tape and texture sheetrock walls and real cedar paneling which provides the bonus of a wonderful north-woods smell. For the flooring you may choose tongue and groove prefinished maple or natural red oak hardwood. Cabinets are available to match your flooring. Counter tops are available in solid surface or granite. All the appliances are by GE and there Lillian Mason can be reached at: info@parkmodelliving.com 7 Park Model Living Magazine
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the escape to warm climates, other areas draw folks to cool summers and long, lovely autumns. PML Staff Writer In this issue we take a look at five parks in Oregon The Pacific Northwest is a rapidly growing des- and Washington. Water soothes us and we pay premium prices tination for Park Model lovers. The climate is generally mild and some areas have average tempera- to have a home on the water. This high-priced real estate makes it difficult to find water front places tures in the summer around 70 and the winter around 50, with minimal snow. While many of us for Park Models. Charlie Swan, owner of Nehaassociate Park Models with snowbirds who enjoy lem Shores RV Park and Moorage in Nehalem, By K. Shaughnessy
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Oregon, has developed a beautiful waterfront property that is open year round. Swan tells us, “The property overhangs the beautiful Nehalem River in one of the most scenic areas of the Oregon coast.” Tucked away from traffic and cities, it offers wildlife and bird watching. Elk, deer and seals are a common sighting from this park. Residents have reported eagles, herons, ducks and many other species. Many of the residents have lived here full time for years while others have their second home in the park. Swan is a former president of the manufactured housing association for Oregon. He worked to develop legislation that allows year-round living in Park Models. This regulation helps provide more options for affordable housing. At Nehalem Shores the lots are rented and cannot be sub-leased. There are miles of beautiful beaches to explore. Some folks choose to kayak in Nehalem Bay or go crabbing. Some of the best salmon and steelhead fishing is available and 40-50 pound salmon have been caught in the River and the Bay. This beautiful, quiet park gets almost no coastal fog and, according to Swan, “It snows about once every four years.” Nehalem Shores has boat moorage available at their docks for guests. The area offers antique and specialty stores. Restaurants, golf courses and other attractions are nearby. 9 Park Model Living Magazine
An overview map of Silver Cove Resort
Another lovely park that has captured waterfront property is Silver Cove RV Resort in Silver Lake, Washington, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. This park has been in development for ten years to secure approval for shoreline management. The 53 acres include one mile of waterfront property along canals constructed in the park. The 163 lots are 40 feet long and designed for Park Models. Resident managers for Silver Cove are Bob and Norma McCullough. They owned Glen River and built Park Models for years. Bob tells us, “I introduced Park Models to the Pacific Northwest.” He and Norma traveled full time in a motor home for several years and have taken on the management for this new development. Woodie McCloud is developing this property and says, “Park Models are going to be located 25 feet from the water’s edge. This site is unique and we have
worked for years to open this property which is one hour from downtown Portland.” The placement of these Park Models is designed to be more residential-looking. The models will all be pit set, with an excavated area which means the units will have about a 12 inch rise. They have the appearance of a very settled group of cabins. Most of the models have a cedarlook exterior that is guaranteed not to fade, and a green metal roof. Decks that are 250 square feet will be built on all the Park Models. The units are available from Vacation Structures or Laurel Creek. According to Bob Pollock, Vice President Marketing and Sales for Vacation Structures, “Silver Cove is the most upscale park between California and Washington.” Fishing is a great attraction for this area and Silver Lake hosts national bass fishing tournaments. Mount St. Helens can be seen from the park. All of the www.ParkModelLiving.com
stricted ocean access, and a priproperty is available on a longvate beach at Hunter Creek. term lease arrangement of 30 Amenities include an on-site years with a series of options. masseuse, pet sitting and kayak Silver Cove will be open yearrentals. The park is open year round. Another waterfront option is round and their busy season is typically mid June to the end of Turtle Rock Resort in Gold Beach, Oregon. Gold Beach has October. Several visitors reported their been listed on CBS News Watch as one of the top 30 places to buy experience to rvparkreviews.com. In November of 2006 they rea vacation home. Turtle Rock Resort has 24 acres on the banks ceived an 8/10 rating and these of Hunter Creek as it flows into comments: “Nice place. Friendly the Pacific Ocean, 35 miles north staff and owners. Had just put up Christmas lights all over and of the California border and three miles south of the Rogue River. The resort is owned by Kachina and Julian Starr. Kachina tells us, “Turtle Rock is as close to the water as you can be without getting wet.” The web site has a fabulous overhead view that demonstrates the water at your front door. Additional photos give you a lovely peek at the magnificent setting for this One of the spectacular views at Turtle Rock Resort park. The beach resort at Turtle looked great! Good beach acRock offers beautiful sunsets, magnificent whale watching, joy- cess. Showers very nice and clean. Quiet. Would definitely ful otters, and ocean breezes. The beach front Park Model rent- come back.” In August of 2006 als are within walking distance of a 9/10 rating included: a seven mile long beach. They sit “Everyone here was very friendly and helpful, the bathrooms were on the banks of Hunter Creek new and spotless (private shower, looking down to the ocean, or are tucked against a tree and fern sink and toilet). We would deficovered hillside. This gives you nitely return.” Local activities include a jet the option of sites that are forboat ride on Jerry’s Rogue Jets or ested, sunny or shady. the Mail Boats on the Rogue This location is uncrowded, unhurried and the banana belt of River. You are close to nature with the Oregon coastline with clear skies and comfortable tempera- the view of a magnificent eagle skimming the water or a bear on tures. Turtle Rock has unrewww.ParkModelLiving.com
the shores of the Rogue River eating blackberries. Park Models are privately owned and some are available for rent through the resort. The rentals have a private four-person spa on the deck and a barbecue so you can easily cook the salmon you catch. They offer cottages that are either pet-friendly or petfree. Potholes Reservoir Golf Resort in Othello, Washington is nestled in the beautiful Frenchman Hills of central Washington. This area is a premier sportsman and wine location and considered to be one of Eastern Washington’s best kept secrets in resort living. Because the resort is east of the mountains, it enjoys the 300 days of sunshine this region has to offer. The resort is adjacent to Potholes Reservoir. In this case, potholes are not irritations in a bumpy road. They are huge depressions in the earth that were filled with water in the 1950s with the creation of the O’Sullivan Dam. A satellite map of the Resort shows the abundance of trees and proximity to the water. The nearby Potholes State Park is 2,500 acres and offers water-skiing, boating and fishing for trout, walleye and perch. The area has rocky canyons, sand dunes and dozens of lakes. The Park Models are placed on large, deeded lots located on the golf course and include a concrete pad and shed. The resort offers wide streets with lampPark Model Living Magazine 10
posts, underground utilities, and a gated commu- Olympia, we just really enjoy being nestled in the trees. We feel like we are so far away from the nity with security features. There is a homecity.” Resort owner Jeff Graham adds, “The peoowner’s association. Some of the amenities include a restaurant and ple who buy sites here for an RV or a cabin end up lounge, pro shop, gift and retail venues, deli, video, being very popular with family and friends. They have a lot of company coming to visit. bookstore, meeting rooms, Jacuzzi and pool. The People roast marshmallows after dinner by the owners are Doug Lakman, Ray Wardenaar, and campfire. People love it here. On hot days during Karl Krieg. Lakman says, “We have a fabulous community that offers a relaxing atmosphere away summer, this is the place to go jump in a lake!” Graham works with two Park Model manufacfrom the hectic lifestyle found in urban areas.” turers. The units have special In 2008 Potholes Reserwood exteriors to complement voir Golf Resort is expandthe resort’s park-like designs. ing and upgrading the existThe new Park Model cabins ing property to include an come from Cavco out of Ariadditional nine holes of zona and Nor’wester based in golf and will build a selfChehalis. Most sites are at sustaining “village” concept least 3,000 square feet with a to include a new clubhouse, natural green belt between the condo, rental units, fitness lots. The cabins are not incenter, spa, restaurant, retail tended for primary residence. spaces, family amenities The resort allows occupancy and much more. for up to 185 days per year. Lost Lake Resort is an The resort amenities include attractive, private park off a swimming pool, fitness ceninterstate 5 in Olympia, ter, pickle ball courts, mini golf Washington. The 11 acre and a lake facility with a dock. private lake on the property The Lost Lake Resort owners is complete with rainbow have made extensive property trout and graced with Relaxing fun at Nehalem Shores RV Park & Moorage and facility upgrades this past nearby Bald Eagles. An appealing option on the web site is an aerial view of year, including a newly remodeled recreation centhe park with an overlay of the sites, their dimen- ter. Lost Lake Resort also has a large heated indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, locker rooms with sions and availability. showers, game room with pool table and DVD/ At Lost Lake families can own a site at the VCRs, remodeled fitness center, treadmills, exercamping resort. They can keep an RV stored on the site or they can purchase a site and cabin and cise bikes and weights. There is a championship golf course nearby. have access to the lake and all of the resort ameniPaddle boats, rowboats and inflatable boats can be ties, including the swimming pool, fitness center rented by the hour or by the day. and more. As a bonus for those who like to fish, they have “We love it,” said cabin owner Bob Anderson. “It has given us a vacation home in a resort setting. fresh worms and fishing hooks at the gate in case you run out. We love our site and our cabin. The fishing is great. Lost Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout. K. Shaughnessy can be reached at: Even though it is only about five minutes from info@parkmodelliving.com 11 Park Model Living Magazine
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News & Notes on the Park Model Lifestyle from RPTIA Executive Director W.R. “Bill” Garpow
Little by little, American are finding out about Park Models. Last year, in fact, manufacturers reported 10,141 Park Model shipments, making 2006 the strongest period in the 21 year history of the Park Model business. Last year’s figures were also noteworthy given the overall decline in RV shipments in 2006. The Park Model business has proven itself to be one of the most stable segments of the RV business. This is because our buyers, for the most part, are people who are close to retirement or have just retired, so they are in the strongest financial position they’re ever going to be in. Since Park Models are used as vacation cottages, their buyers tend to have enough income to ride out the ups and downs of the economy, much like the buyers of the most expensive motorhomes. Meanwhile, the stable growth record of the Park Model business has gotten the attention of national lenders, including Minneapolis, Minnesota based U.S. Bank; Kansas City, Missouri based Commerce Bank; and Triad Financial Services of Jacksonville, Florida. Each of these is rolling out new indirect financing programs for Park Model dealers this year. They join GE Money, which has long been the only national lender in the Park Model business. The availability of indirect financing could broaden the base of the Park Model market to include young professionals and families who want to invest in Park Models as a weekend retreat or seasonal vacation cottage. Indirect lending brings with it the opportunity for younger families to own and enjoy the use of these delightful vacation and seasonal dwellings with affordable rates and extended terms built to work within their family budget. Recreational Park Model owners who share the opportunity to experience this lifestyle with their children or grandchildren can delight in the prospect www.ParkModelLiving.com
that they are providing them with life-long memories and more. Park Models, a niche product still largely unknown to most Americans, have surged in popularity in recent years as record numbers of consumers have discovered that the attractive, pointed roof units can be used as low-cost vacation cottages. Consumer interest in Park Models is driven by three factors: the rising cost of real estate, particularly in resort areas around the country; their relatively low cost compared to towable or motorized RVs, as well as site-built condos; as well as the increasing attractiveness of the units. Unlike manufactured homes, which are a form of low-cost, permanent housing, Park Models are 400 square foot moveable resort cottages that are designed exclusively for part-time recreational use. Typically upscale in appearance, they often include hardwood floors, bay windows and lofts; as well as walnut, oak or maple cabinetry. Most Park Models are placed on campsites, which may be leased for $1,500 to $7,000 per year, depending on location. However, some consumers place their units on private property and use them as vacation homes, subject to local zoning requirements. While condos and site-built homes in resort areas typically cost $200,000 or $300,000 or more, Park Models are available at about $40,000 and up. People are realizing that Park Models enable them to have a weekend getaway or seasonal retreat cottage for a lot less than a condo or site-built home, particularly if they want to place their unit in a resort setting. Bill “The Answer Guy” Garpow can be reached at: AnswerGuy@parkmodelliving.com To be considered as a Question to the Answer Guy, your request must be accompanied by an e-mail and telephone number as well as the full name and City/State. Requests for confidentiality will be honored with the disclosure only of the correspondents first name and state.
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