by Whabby
Front Gates of Owl Manor
Our Owl Manor
The Owl Manor Entrance HallOwls! Shirley and I cordially invite you all to drop in to Owl Manor for the first annual Owl's Nest Christmas Party! The not-to-be-missed event will take place this coming Friday, December 19, starting at 12 noon EST. You don't have to bring a thing; Shirley will be handling the food, I'll supply the drinks, and Goldie has graciously offered to whip up a batch of "special" Shortbread Cookies, "Magic" Christmas Fudge, and, of course, her ubiquitous Brownies.
Just 6 days before Christmas
All through the manse
Winged creatures will be stirring
Joey and Whabbear will prance
Owl stockings will hang by the chimney with care
In hopes that Ross Mathews will not soon be there
SacBarb and MEK will get snockered on Owl Manor meds
Then visions of orgasms will dance in their heads
Now iteach! now, Zona! now, Bon'O and Bebbi!
On Lois! On Lynn D! On Tina and Mary!
To the top of the Hill! To the Manor on high!
Come One and Cum All ! To the party, HoDi!
Bring presents to open, and make like a goof
Dianne in Denver could jump off the roof
Who knows at what time, all will spring to their feet
Away they will fly to their homes, through the sleet
But I know they'll exclaim, as they wheel out of sight
Merry Christmas, dear Owls, and to all a good night!
All through the manse
Winged creatures will be stirring
Joey and Whabbear will prance
Owl stockings will hang by the chimney with care
In hopes that Ross Mathews will not soon be there
SacBarb and MEK will get snockered on Owl Manor meds
Then visions of orgasms will dance in their heads
Now iteach! now, Zona! now, Bon'O and Bebbi!
On Lois! On Lynn D! On Tina and Mary!
To the top of the Hill! To the Manor on high!
Come One and Cum All ! To the party, HoDi!
Bring presents to open, and make like a goof
Dianne in Denver could jump off the roof
Who knows at what time, all will spring to their feet
Away they will fly to their homes, through the sleet
But I know they'll exclaim, as they wheel out of sight
Merry Christmas, dear Owls, and to all a good night!
115 comments:
hi
whoo woo! off to read!
Whabby...Love the pics and the poem!!!! I know the party will be a blast!!
I'm lovin it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The pictures, the poem, the food, and my friends!
What a nice way to start off my day with visions of the Christmas Party.
Good morning, Scirish!
Good morning Scirish and iteach!
Whabbear, I'm still laughing at your poem! And, the pictures are lovely--who knew Owl Manor could look so nice for the holidays??
I'm so looking forward to the party!! Oh dear, what shall I wear?? I'd better go shopping today!!
Morning Glories!
Hi back at you scrishy! LOL
Whabby I will be there with Owl bells on!
I love how you and Shirley have decorated the manner! At least one of my homes looks like it has Christmas spirit!
I have another busy day today. Going shopping with daughter number 2 today. She insists we have to go to the mall. The things we do for the ones we love.
Hi Iteach and Sandie!
Whabby the poem is a riot and very clever. I think that will be a good night to get Lit! Hehehe
Sacbarb from area 51, boy volunteering isn't for sissy's is it? How come you get firemen volunteers and I get 80 year olds? I would find something to do everyday at the food bank if the firemen were there to help. LOL
Ok have to throw back some coffee.
Holy Crap I better get baking!!!
Love the decorations, the poem and looking forward to a PAR-TAY!!!
Good morning Hooters and as ususal, congrats on 1st scrishy. lol
Busy day of decorating the tree, grossery shopping, cleaning, and shopping. (not for Christmas) I broke a lamp in my guest room yesterday -oops- so have to go find a replacement. Pepper will be non to pleased if I don't replenish the dog food supply too.
Have a great day everyone, I'll bbl.
Good Morning Scirish, Iteach,Sandie & Lynn!
Goldie, while you're out shopping, could you please pick up some of those adhesive non-slip strips for the stairs and marble floors of The Manor?. You know our Shirley...wouldn't want anyone to slip on all that water and start the new year in traction!
Good Morning Bon and Goldie!
Bon good reminder to Goldie, I think I am going to pick up a wet suit while I am out and about today.
Shirley dear you do realize you sent out weapons to all of us in your beautiful Christmas cards don't you? LOL
Ok must hit the shower. I am dreading the mall! Ohhhh maybe I will make her take me out for margarita's after! I don't have to drive. Now I feel perky!
Wonderful photos, Bear! The exterior of The Manor is exactly as I see it. The enterior, a bit more elegant than I remember from the last D&D party! Please show us the Billiard Room where you and Shirley conceived...the invitations.
What a coincidence...just got my morning paper from the front step. It was in the usual winter plastic bag tube but inside was a serving-size sample of BEAR NAKED granola & $1 off coupon for more at Tarjay!
Just started snowing here about 1/2 hr. ago. YIPPEE!! Off to build a fire and address more cards. ~~bbl~~
Happy Saturday!!!
Good morning!!
Scirish - congrats on FIRST!!
Whabby - what a great way to wake up - an invitation to a P A R T Y!!
LOVE your poem and who knew we all hung out in such an elaborate place!!!
Bono and Lynn D.- I agree - we need some grips for those stairs - after a couple of drinks - we could be slidding down the banisters!!
Goldie - I'll help with the baking - I make GREAT fudge!!
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waving howdy to Scirish, Iteach, Sandie, Lynn D, Goldie, Bono, and all who land!!
I hope everyone has an excellent day!!
:-)
Bono is eating Bear this morning!!
hmmmmm..
LOL! Glad the party fever is catching on and building! Can't wait!
Disclaimer: I DID NOT supply the Owl Manor Photos... Carol did, and she deserves the credit for laying fabulous concrete images onto our imaginary abode!
Way to go, and thanks, Carol!
MEK~~G'Morning!
p.s. Did I mention it's 'fruit & nut'?
Ground is white, sun is out...gonna be a good day!
MEK: Should I return the favor?
ewwwwwww.....
Whabby - don't you think you should "take one for the team"?!!
bono - LMAO!! nothing fruity about our Bear - maybe a little nuts, though!!
Okay - I'm off to do nothing -
:-)
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Sorry I woke you up MEK!!!!
Morning Scirish.. Congrats on 1st again!!!
I knew Owl Manor was that beautiful... from Shirley's descriptions and now the pictures...
WOW..
I will be ready for a party next friday night... I think we will be busy next week...
it hasn't been busy yet...
I think since Christmas is on a Thursday, People think they have an extra week...
but they really don't...
I need to get my stuff shipped on monday... so it can make it across the country...
Whabby... great poem...
Morning to
Iteach..
Sandie...
LynnD...
Goldie..
BonO..
MEK...
I should get back to work... off at 2 today... then off to a benifit... a close friend has just been diagnosed with kidney failure and is on dialysis.. has 2 children 10 and 13...he isn't able to work right now... so we are having a benifit for him.. and we are also trying to get together a secret santa thing to take care of Christmas at his house this year...
There just aren't enough hours in teh day..
Hope you all have a great day...
Waving a wing at all how land after me... or while I was writing my novel!!!
Scirish:
Congrats on 1st!
Good Morning All
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I love the idea of your party Bear. I can't wait..
I had no idea that Whabby and Shirley were planning a party, when I received the blog, I was just as excited as iteach! I think its great, and I will surly be here...
Once I received the blog, the pictures were a easy find, cause that is how I so picture Owl Manor.
Whabby:
Great song, LOL... Loved it, So very creative...
Shirley:
Can't wait for all the yummy delights you have in store for us.
Goldie:
I love that you are baking, but mostly love the brownies, as they will surly put me on a chocolate
"high"
Thanks so much to all three of you. What a really nice surprise.
Just proves to me, that the Owls, and Owl Manor will continue on its journey, fore it seems the strength in here is far more than I or anyone could have possibly known.
♥♥♥
Good Afternoon Tinka, I hope you are feeling better..
Ibb:
That is wonderful that they are running a benefit, I am sure it will help the family greatly, Kudos to you for attending...
I really, think I am finally done with my Christmas Shopping.. I was at the mall at 8AM with list in hand, and did not walk aimlessly around, I knew what I needed to get, and got it done....
I am so proud of myself this year, I did not overspend, and finished way before I did last year...
Sandie:
"What to wear" LOL..
Mek:
Area 51
HA, two hot for a hat or gloves, you are so right, I forget the temps in AZ.. Poor thing might sweat to death.. :O)
Congrats on 1st Scirish!
Good afternoon Iteach, Sandie, Lynn D, Goldie, Bon'O, Mek Whabbear, IBB, Carol and Tinka.
Love the pictures Carol!
Whabbear...perfect!
Lynn D...weapons? Lol!
Goldie aren't you suppose to slide down banisters? That's what I plan on doing next Friday night...amoung other things! Lol!
I have some errands to run with my mom, staying close to home tho, no more highway driving for me today, there are crazy ppl out there..
Driving back home, on the other side of the highway was bumper to bumper, traffic so I am glad I went early...
Good Morning Scirish - Congrats on first once again.
Good Morning Iteach..
Sandie...
LynnD...
Goldie..
BonO..
MEK...
I cheated and copied Ibebold's comment. Now I have to check and see who I missed out.
Good Morning Ibebold (thanks)
Whabbear and Carol.
I am waiting for my friend Brian to pick up my pictures of Tia and Tango with Santa. I hope they turned out.
Our snow didn't materialize but it snowed everywhere but here and it is going to get cold tonight.
I am missing the annual luncheon with my Mom's best friend today and I am trying not to feel sorry for myself. She flies in from Hawaii each year and always took my mom, sister, my brother-in-law and her mother to a fancy lunch at Harbour Towers. This year it is down to just her mom and my BIL. They will put flowers on the graves first before going to lunch.
If my back heals by Christmas I will be happy. I am sure it will. There are still 12 more sleeps until Christmas.
My daughter and grand daughter will decorate my big tree in the living room tomorrow. It smells so good.
Have a great day everyone.
Shirley:
I was hoping you would love the pictures, as if not for you, Owl Manor would be baron..
Good Morning Shirley. We were typing at the same time. I am looking forward to your food at the party.
Carol I couldn't have found better pictures myself. They are perfect!
Tinka is there anything special I can make for you? Any holiday treat you love?
Tinka:
Sorry you are missing out on the lunch, but I know you will be there in spirit. It is much more important to take care of your back, I sure hope it gets better soon...
Will you be posting the pictures of your puppies on ms? I hope so!
Tinka:
You cheated... lol...
Shirley:
I like them too.. :O)
Hey Tinka, if you feel up to it next Friday night we can have a race sliding down the banisters! Lol!
Congrats on first Scirish.
What a Hoot!! I love the Manor, omg, I have never seen such a fantastic place! I can't wait until the Christmas party on Friday! Sounds like a lot of fun!!
The poem was tooo funny!! Love it! LOL.
Sandie: I don't have a thing to wear either. I will have to go shopping myself!
Bon'O, that is a good idea. I am certain that Shirley will have the snowballs ready!
Tink: I bet that is disappointing not to get to go to your luncheon. Just have slimfast with me and we will be happy we are saving the Calories!! :)
I got my Christmas cards mailed off! Yippeee!!
Shirley - I love shortbread and I didn't make any this year. I would love it if you made some for me.
I think sliding down the banister I will leave for you youngsters. I will supervise and pull out the splinters from anyone's bottom when it's needed. Are you planning on sliding down Bear? I am the sliver remover. LOL
Carol - Thanks for your kind words. Yes I will be there in spirit. So will my mom and Joan.
I am hoping the pictures turned out so I can post them.
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Bebbi:
Since you are so good at playing characters, such as the PDoughboy.
Will you be Santa Claus?
Bebbi - That's looking at things with a positive attitude. I will be saving a few thousand calories. At the Harbour Tower they serve turkey dinner with a very rich plum pudding for dessert. That alone is about 1000 calories.
I will miss seeing the waiter. He is really cute and his name, believe it or not, is Elvis. We only go there once a year but he always remembers us. I don't know what tip Anne Marie leaves him but I think it must be substantial because he sure smiles when he sees us.
I will join you in a Slim Fast in about an hour.
I will see how long it takes for a card to get to Canada. I wonder when mine will make it to the States. Sometimes it's days. Sometimes it's weeks.
Carol - I forgot to mention how I loved those pictures of Owl Manor.
Brian should be here soon so I must put the kettle on for tea.
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scirish First, again!
Bear Loved the poem! I can hardly wait to see you and Joey prancing! LMAO!
Carol Owl Manor is just as grand as I thought it was. Thanks for the beautiful photos.
Shirley I assume there will be plenty of Egg Nogg at the party, right?
Just Lin there will be a gallon of regular eggnog and a barrel of spiked eggnog. Will that do?
Bon'O good idea about the stairs and floor. Although I don't know where the water would come from unless my ice sculpture of Santa melts! Lol!
waving howdy to IBB, cpgem, Tinka, Shirley, Bebbi, and Just Lin.......
hey everybody -
when Jodi gets back.....
ask her if everything came out okay!!!!????
:-)
cpgem - my little owl is hanging on tight and just may need the scarf today.
the wind is blowing SO hard -
Sure! I would love to be Santa Claus!!
I wont be able to be here until later though, I have to work on Friday. I would love it though! :)
LynnD~~The postman just came by, and was SO thrilled with the many bags of food for the'Cans for Carriers Who Care' that had been left for pick up at our communal lockbox cluster by my driveway, he only questioned me briefly...something about anthrax in my incoming mail?!?
Iteach~~How adorable are those li'l angels?!?
Dianne~~ :-) Cute!
Hi guys! I just got back from running my mom and dad around for some last minute shopping. Now Mom wants to go to the mall on Monday--yikes!
And, I went to the gym two days in row now!! LOL And, my legs are really sore.
Whabbear, you are one silly bear!
Tinka, I can just picture you with some big tweezers standing at the bottom of the staircase!
Bebbi, it's nice to have nothing to wear for this reason, huh??
Sandie: It sure is!!
BEAR, SHIRLEY AND CAROL: Our mansion looks beautiful. I am going to try and spend more time in it. I love the Christmas music in the background. Is that ZONA playing the keyboard?
BEAR: Your poem made me laugh. I can't wait to see me "get on the roof" much less jump off it! lol
ITEACH: Your children are beautiful. How cute that they are all in matching pjs! Thank you for sharing!
I am enjoying the owl's cards so much. Thank you everyone!
SHIRLEY: You crack me up putting ammuntion in the card! You are so funny and it was a wonderful idea and now at least I am "ready."
MEK: Did you like the "little" present in your card? Perfect for you!!! :)
SACBARB: I too am going to check out a different place to volunteer...maybe the fire dept! No wonder you like going to work!
BONO: From Area 51: I love Sonic. They have yummy breakfast burritos and you can get them all day. I also love the cherry (with extra cherry) slush and crispy tater tots. We are just starting to get Jack In The Box again and I am glad. I like their greasy tacos.
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BEBBI: If you are going to be Santa, then when can we sit on your lap to tell you our wishes and maybe have a picture taken...I hope I am first in line.
TINK: You get all the fun jobs. BEAR AND JOEY will probably be sliding up and down that banister just to have you perform medical treatment on them.
LYNND: I think drinking and shopping sounds like a perfect idea. We should all shop together since we already drink together.
CAROL AND GOLDIE: I am jealous that you both have your shopping all done and GOLDIE yours is even wrapped. I could use some help with the wrapping.
SANDIE: You are so dedicated to be exercising during the holidays.
SCIRISH: You sure get up early. What time to you go to bed?
J/L: I remember when SHIRLEY AND BEAR were going off to the billard room...hmmmm...wonder what their plans are?
IBB: Great that you are going to a fund raiser. I hope a lot is donated for the family.
Ok...I think I have talked to everyone that has been flying over today and now I have to rush to dinner.
WHABBY & SHIRLEY - I can't wait for the par-tay!!!
WHABBY - Triple luv the poem!!
SHIRLEY - I got your card....it just made me smile!! lol @ sending me ammunition!!! THANK YOU!!!
DIANNE - I got your card today too!! Brought back fond memories, cuz my Grandma and Grandpa Halverson always got their cards from Miles Kimball!!!
CAROL - Great job on the pics of Owl Manor!! Just how I pictured it would be from SHIRLEY'S description!!!
ITEACH - Luv'd the pic of the kids in their matching jammies!! Boy how they've grown. :D
GOLDIE - Tried calling you today....but go figure your cell phone was probably off!!! I have the coupon you wanted.
MEK - lol lol lol lol !!! And YES everything is FINE!!!
TINKA - lol @ being the splinter picker!!! I cant just picture you with a set of tweezers and a HUGE grin on your face!!!
Happy Saturday evening Owls.
Carol, I love the pics of Owl Manor. It looks so beautiful all lit up. One would never know that evil pranks await inside.
Bear, LOL @ your poem. Such visuals it conjured up!
Lynn & Dianne, The firemen were a bonus to going to work yesterday. There was also a lot of talk about their long hoses that I didn't quite understand...
Bon, It is a good idea to put the non-slip strips on the floor, especially for Zona. We all know how she can slip even on a dry floor.
MEK, Did you have a McBreakfast today?
Scirish, congrats on #1. I hope you are feeling better.
Iteach, Your kids are adorable.
Dianne, Love your Colorado card.
Waving a wing at all the other Owls. I can't wait til the 19th, however I will be a little late to the party cause I am working that day. I'm sure the festivities will still be going by the time I get here. Goldie, please save me some of your baked goodies.
Tina, your are my hero and role model. Ho Ho Ho!
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I still have not caught up on comments because.....I am having the most AWESOME birthday ever!!! My son of my heart and I are going to a concert that features my fav band and his fav band in the same place...Maybe I shouldn't tell him I like his band too?
The CD with Tia's and Tango's pictures on it would not load on my computer. The same equipment was used last year and it loaded fine. I was disappointed so the manager was going to e-mail the pictures to me tonight. I hope he doesn't forget.
I will bring my famous buns to the party for those who don't want to eat just sweet things. They go well with turkey or cheese.
K-Girl - Good on you for getting 69. I am trying for 75. I like getting 75.
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I'm so happy! and not just due to the couple of glasses of wine...
I had no internet for a couple of days...so when I checked my mail and saw that that these two bands were playing and yelled to Carl....He said "Buy them! I would love to go to a concert with you" I think that is the best thing EVER!
I got it, I got it
Good on me.
Scirish - I almost stepped on you or you almost stepped on me. Either way it's not a pretty scene as we are both in pain.
I must get back to slowly tidying my house. It is looking pretty festive. I can't wait to get my big tree up tomorrow. That is the big climax to my decorating. That, and assembling the manger scene.
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SacBarb Custard is a volunteer firefighter and I have become quite fond of his hose. :)
Oh and the card from the girls said "Thanks for always helping out"....is this good? Sometimes I feel close...sometimes I want to kill or cry....
Turtle Congrats on 69! Nice to see you tonight.
Tinka Congrats on 75! I'm so glad to see you in the nest. I hope you are feeling better every day.
scirish It's your birthday? Well, Happy Birthday! I'm so glad you are having a great day. (((HUGS)))
Scirish, I didn't know today is your birthday. ♪♪HB2U♪♪ Have a great time at the concert with your son. Who are you going to see?
Scirishy!
Its your birthday? Oh my!
♪♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♪
♪♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♪
♪♪ Happy Birthday dear Scirish♪♪
♪♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♪
All your owl friends in the nest, would like
to wish you the best Birthday ever!
Enjoy!
Scirish:
Its sounds like you are having a wonderful birthday.. Enjoy!
What band is it?
Geez, your excitement is contagious!
I love it.. So happy for ya!
J/L:
LOL..Custard and his hose ;O)
Turtle:
I see you slowly swooped in for 69!
Hope you enjoyed it...
k....guess I'm good.....if " i was soo glad to be part of your day" means anything.....I'm flying!!!!
SCRISH: Happy Birthday. MS didn't notify me it was your Birthday. Glad you are enjoying it with your son.
JODI: My mom and I always used to order from Miles Kimball and I still do. I always like their cards but too bad the envelopes didn't fit my one batch...some of you will notice uneven bottoms of cards...that is my talent of making cards!
BTW JODI, shirt washed for another Sunday? We are playing the Panthers (Carolina) tomorrow.
I have been trying to change my little owl to a Xmas one for days but for some reason it won't let me. I have no idea what I am doing wrong and I have tried different owls and sites. I am not very technical.
It's getting cold here and supposed to be snowing all day tomorrow and Monday. Brrrr
ZONA...how are those 800 cookies coming along? I can smell them all the way into Colorado.
Scirish:
I am loving these tidbits.. I am flying with ya! :O)
Dianne_needs_a_xmas_owl_in-Denver:
I can help you find a Christmas Owl, however I will have to access your blogger account. If you want send me a ms msg with your gmail e-mail addy and your password..
:O)
Dianne If you change your owl, don't forget to go down to the bottom of the page and SAVE it!
My daughter and her SO went with me to get my Xmas tree today. The young man who I was to pay, said he could give me 10% discount if I was a senior. I asked what age qualified as a senior and his response was that whatever I said my age was, would be the qualifying age. So I told hime I am 61. He said that is good and he hopes he lives that long. WTF!?! I reapeat, WTF!?!
Once we got the tree home and in the stand, we had hot chocolate with Bailey's in it and whipped cream and cinnamon on top. Yummo!!!
JUST/LIN, CAROL AND SHIRLEY...thank you so much for the help. SHIRLEY sent me a MS message step by step and I did it. I have done it before but was completely drawing a blank. ZONA, thanks for finding my little owl the other night. I appreciate all of you for jumping in and helping an old gal!
J/L: I am laughing out loud at your Christmas tree story. WTF is right.."he hopes he lives that long", you should have smacked him. Now I really feel old. No wonder you went home and drank Baileys!!! Damn little whipper snappers! :)
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Wow! That was lucky.
Happy Birthday Scirish. I hope you had a good one.
Good Night everyone. I am off to watch the Christmas movie
"Borrowed Hearts". See you in the morning light. God Bless.
Love, Tinka
Dianne I know!!! You're right, I should have smacked him or at least called him some choice names, all of which he would have understood. Friggin' little twerp! LOL
Now I am putting the lights on the tree. Argh!!!! More choice words, all in the holiday spirit, of course! : )
J/L:
So funny, You should have mooned him!
Good evening everyone!
Goodnight Tinka!
Scirish~ Hey you are 3 days older than I am! Happy Birthday!
J/L~ In defense of that dweep_young_man lol, I remember thinking 18 was old, then 21, then 3o!! Now here we are thinking 61 is young lol!! Well I now say that some where there is an 80 year old lady wishing she was 61 again!
Whabbear, what a fun idea! A party!
We do love parties here! Is there a xerox machine involved lol!!
I am off to bed...
Hope all has a good nite...
See ya tomorrow..
:O)
Oh, I changed my ms page to look very festive, so I am now officially in the Holiday Spirit!
And if you stop by my page, please do leave a kiss.. ;O)
Mary..
You crack me up!
:O)
Scirish, I didn't mean you were older, I should have said your Birthday is 3 days before mine lol! I know you are younger than me...oops!!
Goodnight Carol, sweet owl dreams!
Happy Birthday Scirish!
The party sounds fun. Can I still come even if I don't celebrate Christmas?
SCIRISH...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope it was wonderful.
Maureen It will absolutely, positively be a Christmas AND Hannukah party!
SCIRISH - I hope you enjoyed the concert.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
MO!!! Of course!!! Good to see you here tonight.
JUST LIN - You still working on that tree? I would've smacked that kid....holy crap!!!
DIANNE - What time is the game and what station? I have my shirt all ready to put on after work!!!
Off to go get prettied up for work!!
I hope everyone has a peaceful Sunday. :D
OMG this is hysterical whabbear!! loving it!
Off I go to prance! hehe
Can't wait until the party!
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