Homelea Lass Community | Leisha Skilton | Activity https://homelealass.community/crocheters/6ba2aac2/activity/ Activity feed for Leisha Skilton. Wed, 20 May 2026 23:43:21 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-AU 30 hourly 2 4b9fd6d6bafb12dda876789ebfa6b7cf Leisha Skilton posted an update: It’s been a busy few weeks in our house… which obviously […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11872/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:33:01 +1000 It’s been a busy few weeks in our house… which obviously means “let’s start multiple yarny projects!”

I was fortunate to attend the Bendigo Woollen Mills open day to see their newly updated retail space and had a tour of the factory. It was so cool watching the yarn spun into a ball. The whole process was fascinating. the best part was the 10%…

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]]> 3 cc67006de0340d95f1864b3601a2f270 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11241/#acomment-11270 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:08:37 +1000 I’ve made the flourish cowl and the Melbourne snood. The wrap my soul in love shawl might have to go on the list of things to make!

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With the Shawl-a-long starting tomorrow, I thought we’d do something a little different this week! 🧣🧶💛 Inspired by the Shawl-a-long, here are my 3 favourite “neck […]

]]> 68ea4df83467e00801180829bd53f235 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/11128/#acomment-11141 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:51:48 +1000 Deep focus sounds good. A long weekend is a great way to get stuck into a project or finish one off.

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🧶 Long weekends are my favourite time to dive into projects I’ve been putting off, when I’ve got time free to think and get my head around tricky things. We’ll be […]

]]> a283ba9bbfe1aa49b374d0d171cd2bce Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/10991/#acomment-11036 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:34:46 +1000 But, I agree with Jen, having a portable project is also much more flexible and fits in with life.

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💭 What type of blanket crocheter are you? I’ve been musing about my favourite way to crochet blankets, and I can’t decide if I’m a “pieces and join” or an “all in one” […]

]]> 7024ef4fbea20e4c06cf2a65827ef11e Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/10991/#acomment-11034 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:33:54 +1000 I generally prefer the all in one as sewing together is often that extra step that means I don’t get to finishing it

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💭 What type of blanket crocheter are you? I’ve been musing about my favourite way to crochet blankets, and I can’t decide if I’m a “pieces and join” or an “all in one” […]

]]> ef576bc794700b4d9a4dd518051e50e1 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9909/#acomment-9918 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:46:49 +1000 @Jennifer Fryer they look beautiful!

Achievable goals sounds good too. That’s a good reminder for us all.

In reply to - Jennifer posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Finally started crocheting my party bunting. My goal is to do at least two flags a day. I. Doing two in each colour. My happy pile not blocked or ends sew […]

]]> 173789aeb2468a4209758815520dcafb Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9832/#acomment-9838 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:11:48 +1000 It looks gorgeous there, Vicki!

The advent experience was great. Nothing too big, just a gentle and enjoyable process. Perfect for the busy season.

In reply to - Vicki Graham posted an update in the group Party Bunting

I really enjoyed the bunting advent experience,

thanks Lynda. Mine’s been hanging up in my family room for over a week as part of my Christmas […]

]]> f6909ced2a65561eedaa5af41f1b9f92 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9756/#acomment-9767 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:22:57 +1000 I love that as a group!

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My Hooks and Books group today allowed me the opportunity to start my first flag. Loving the pattern. Thank you @homelealass

]]> 1c8ff3b4b6f9ca86d9a304aba3dbea7b Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9697/#acomment-9707 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:12:28 +1000 @Lynda | Homelea Lass yes, and I love it after the dark and warm yellows.

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Have you realised that we’re halfway through crocheting the Party Bunting flags? It’s fun! I’m looking forward to opening the seventh colour […]

]]> fa1eda9f60a156b3ead2ae26b3985ea3 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9697/#acomment-9702 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:35:54 +1000 Mint green is such a calm colour!

It is a sunny day in Central Victoria. I’m watching cricket and the car has a handy yarn holder!

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Have you realised that we’re halfway through crocheting the Party Bunting flags? It’s fun! I’m looking forward to opening the seventh colour […]

]]> 696aa765d7ca37ffc3bf890d099b4c8c Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9648/#acomment-9688 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:35:46 +1000 @Jennifer Fryer I love that the yarn ball for the like in the app is almost the ocean blue ball!!

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Let’s open up the fifth Advent Kit parcel today! 💝 Watch the video to see the colour reveal and my progress so far in making the crochet-a-long […]

]]> 7fbe397fd6a90ab12f9d0dbc1ab634fb Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting: My party bunting progress so far. It is just looks so […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9658/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:28:17 +1000 My party bunting progress so far. It is just looks so happy!

My children have finished school for the year and are steam blocking the flags for me while I am at work.

]]> 2 ae7a09d4aadce712e5cbecacf0faa5cc Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9648/#acomment-9656 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:15:35 +1000 This is one of my favourite colours in the range

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Let’s open up the fifth Advent Kit parcel today! 💝 Watch the video to see the colour reveal and my progress so far in making the crochet-a-long […]

]]> d88877adb3e4bdd1b3f574b8e8cb4b90 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9583/#acomment-9585 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:40:51 +1000 They look so happy! And such cute stitch markers

In reply to - Kimberley Garoni posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Flag #2 is done, now. Still away from home so steam blocking and joining will have to wait.

]]> f5b781c8e92f34c341e256d55a43f057 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9581/#acomment-9584 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:40:02 +1000 Sending lots of yarny support. Take care, and I wish you lots of peace and moments of calm in the busy storm.

In reply to - Nicole Fisher posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Hello all, once again my work has taken over my life,’December is so busy for me. I’m also trying to finish off a Christmas gift for a friend. I have […]

]]> 712805880add9782c45b5b6948ea006d Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9568/#acomment-9580 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:23:37 +1000 Slow starts and some creative time are the best thing to recharge the soul.

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

I had a slow start this morning and took the opportunity to crochet the daisy yellow flag. 🌼💛 It was a lovely way to start the day!

]]> fdf5bee1cc25ec10ef2421db8bf61714 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9558/#acomment-9573 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:09:52 +1000 @Lynda | Homelea Lass yes. I love the colours. Her advent was hobbit themed, and all the yarns have been green so far.

The pattern is called Kinsmen shawl. It is fairly straightforward, but requires focus with what I should be doing each row.

In reply to - Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting

I had a long car trip and sitting in waiting rooms for some scans today, so plenty of time to crochet with the second colour!

I love the daisy […]

]]> 31524e414cf66d8a1395eca8f1a5d545 Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting: I had a long car trip and sitting in waiting rooms for […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9558/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:18:43 +1000 I had a long car trip and sitting in waiting rooms for some scans today, so plenty of time to crochet with the second colour!

I love the daisy yellow, it’s like sunshine and happiness in a fluffy ball.

]]> 6 48cd72f379399a37d0b7fcd0f255ea12 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9544/#acomment-9557 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:16:27 +1000 Emily, your basket for the advents is beautiful!

I second Jenni, take your time and enjoy the experience.

In reply to - Emily Edwards posted an update in the group Party Bunting

I’ve only just opened my first two packages. Im tackling this crochet along with a newborn, so may lag behind a little.

The colours are beautiful and […]

]]> e02f1077f3c7c0f00d539ce81ab2ff0c Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9525/#acomment-9535 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:29:00 +1000 @Lynda | Homelea Lass I made a second one while watching a movie called “Christmas on the alpaca farm”. It is cheesy, but it involved yarn and sustainable fashion so I had to watch, and obviously had to create some with

with yarn!

In reply to - Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting

What a fun pattern, Lynda. Thank you!

I have made my first little flag. It still needs to be blocked and attached, but that is for another day. It was […]

]]> ea96741561f3e025f38ea6bf2e27763e Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9525/#acomment-9533 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:25:28 +1000 Two pinkie pink flags, steamed and drying. 😍

In reply to - Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting

What a fun pattern, Lynda. Thank you!

I have made my first little flag. It still needs to be blocked and attached, but that is for another day. It was […]

]]> 6fb12906071678f915d4c2b37f54aac4 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9485/#acomment-9532 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:42:22 +1000 @Kimberley Garoni it’s rough having to be a grown up! I’m very proud of you.

In reply to - Kimberley Garoni posted an update in the group Party Bunting

I’m all set for tomorrow…

]]> 0be26a3511a327b1b4add053f3d0493f Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9525/#acomment-9529 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:03:44 +1000 I’ve also been working on the advent shawl I got from Fluff and Nonsense. It’s such a lovely yarn. I’m not much of a knitter, and don’t look too close as you will see all my mistakes, but here is the progress for it. I adore the first colour!

In reply to - Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting

What a fun pattern, Lynda. Thank you!

I have made my first little flag. It still needs to be blocked and attached, but that is for another day. It was […]

]]> 6a7dcb119dbada6737ae7806733e1245 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9505/#acomment-9528 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:10 +1000 @Kimberley Garoni it looks great, Kimberley! I loved making it, such a fun and quick little pattern

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Welcome to the start of the 2025 Advent crochet-a-long! 🥳🎄🧶 It’s wonderful to hear that the pattern is already being downloaded, parcels are […]

]]> a9598bc2d117d8f79f2f10eb42793a42 Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting: What a fun pattern, Lynda. Thank you! I have made my […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9525/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:52:01 +1000 What a fun pattern, Lynda. Thank you!

I have made my first little flag. It still needs to be blocked and attached, but that is for another day. It was so much fun to make.

Lynda, should we steam block prior to attaching to the hanging string?

]]> 9 6d06c5bc8a90eb75c5cf3419b83f667b Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9497/#acomment-9524 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:49:35 +1000 Lisa, I felt the same way this morning! It was a fun thing to look forward to all day!

In reply to - Lisa Kearney posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Whoo-hoo!! I’ve downloaded the pattern and am ready to go!! It’s such a shame I have do work today and can’t just whip out the hook and make day […]

]]> d1390b206b23550c532260ff21954b82 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9505/#acomment-9519 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:13:22 +1000 It’s so beautiful and fun!

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Welcome to the start of the 2025 Advent crochet-a-long! 🥳🎄🧶 It’s wonderful to hear that the pattern is already being downloaded, parcels are […]

]]> 9f7a2df92be28ad45f1c50d0fefa18ba Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9482/#acomment-9490 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:04:49 +1000 @Lynda | Homelea Lass it is so beautifully packaged. I love the bag it is in.

All of them are wonderful and it will be a wonderful month diving into the little surprises. I can’t wait to start crocheting your pattern tomorrow!! 😍

In reply to - Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting

My advents waiting for tomorrow! Can’t wait!!

]]> 9f8887f676d4c48150a1258f27a56f8a Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9485/#acomment-9489 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:02:31 +1000 I love how you are set to go!

In reply to - Kimberley Garoni posted an update in the group Party Bunting

I’m all set for tomorrow…

]]> 8ebaad4fe35fe4a03b4ae57ff2d340b1 Leisha Skilton posted an update in the group Party Bunting: My advents waiting for tomorrow! Can’t wait!! https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9482/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:16:55 +1000 My advents waiting for tomorrow! Can’t wait!!

]]> 3 d879b0085ec24512c51a48e822009f68 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9467/#acomment-9475 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:51:25 +1000 I can’t wait!! So excited

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Are you excited about starting the 2025 Advent crochet pattern? There’s only 2 more sleeps until it’s released! 🥳

Now is a good time to get […]

]]> 479a7065b16f5324fa7c32e0ee2e3a34 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/9463/#acomment-9474 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:50:16 +1000 I think I will go every second day from tomorrow (the first). But I plan on crocheting along and finishing each part before opening the next, so I might not open every second day during the week, but will catch up on the weekend.

im so excited!

In reply to - Melissa Dobson posted an update in the group Party Bunting

Hello, When is everyone planning on opening their advent packages… I dont know whether to start on the 1st and do every day, every second day, or start […]

]]> 8bd8e71f4cc9aa4b252b11d56f1e225d Leisha Skilton joined the group Party Bunting https://homelealass.community/activity/p/8902/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:45:34 +1000 1 8e4aa5470bea1283b7552918c1790467 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/8717/#acomment-8722 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:41:25 +1000 It looks awesome. I had to google gamecocks though!

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It’s not finished gamecocks blanket that I crocheted

]]> 86ee2f572cc4dee6e2d4075b2eab3504 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/8544/#acomment-8545 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:51:58 +1000 The app seems so much faster, Lynda

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

Update: thank you for your patience while we’ve moved to the faster server. Hopefully the website and app are quicker to use now!

We’re in the process of moving to a new […]

]]> 9a176671f7d3c9970c13475f44e4b067 Leisha Skilton posted an update: I’ve finished a few of my projects while I’ve been […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/8451/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:24:57 +1000 I’ve finished a few of my projects while I’ve been recuperating.

Here is my seasonal blanket (which I decided to remake as a layer instead of the squares I had started due to inconsistent sizing and tension as I got better at crocheting). A wrapped in love blanket. A flourish throw made from all the Homelea happy colour range. And finally the…

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]]> 1 c2832a59fd17f221ac66b33b51fde4e3 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/8441/#acomment-8450 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:18:04 +1000 @Lynda | Homelea Lass we stayed in one of their tiny homes, but we could explore the castle at night too. It’s definitely a quirky place. We really enjoyed the visit.

In reply to - Leisha Skilton posted an update

I’ve been unwell for a while now, but slowly getting better. We are on a mini getaway at Kryal Castle in Ballarat. It’s the perfect weather for snuggling under my calm chevron […]

]]> 0731744c4e48a60a970ce0bfbd64b4c1 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/8416/#acomment-8442 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:42:41 +1000 Cosy coral is such a happy colour!

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

Car crocheting with Homelea Happy 10ply in cosy coral, and enjoying the winter sunshine. 🌞 🧶 💛

]]> 76dfc731331ee5dc2fc81364b431397a Leisha Skilton posted an update: I’ve been unwell for a while now, but slowly getting […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/8441/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:42:11 +1000 I’ve been unwell for a while now, but slowly getting better. We are on a mini getaway at Kryal Castle in Ballarat. It’s the perfect weather for snuggling under my calm chevron blanket while adding a few rows. I love that is is finally big enough to keep me warm while working on it!

]]> 4 15d6dadf8c0e775f1de8d572b28c21e9 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7822/#acomment-7845 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:40:32 +1000 I agree, always take extra!! You never know if something will happen and there is an emergency need for extra hours of crocheting!

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

I’m on the way into town for the first time since being back in Quilpie – I’m looking forward to drinking coffee and eating food that I haven’t made. ☕️ 🥧 😋

In the car I’m […]

]]> dab84318386dd8be1be85a61d0e6f11c Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7801/#acomment-7843 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:36:17 +1000 @Lynda | Homelea Lass yes, definitely an enjoyable experience. Xx

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

It was a chilly morning! ❄️ The studio is full of cheerful colour and I’m making more of the July Seasonal boxes today.

]]> 0b4bb579d8c869659186f3a59d375c84 Leisha Skilton posted an update: Hi all Sorry i dropped out during the catch up - […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7842/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:27:34 +1000 Hi all

Sorry i dropped out during the catch up – washing machine emergency, then my phone switched off. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the catch up.

Leisha

]]> 1 df89607b5f45ced563ed549d27003abb Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7801/#acomment-7818 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:01 +1000 Very frosty! That sunrise colour is spectacular!

Can’t wait for the seasonal box. It is so sad it is coming to an end, but I can’t wait for the completed project

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

It was a chilly morning! ❄️ The studio is full of cheerful colour and I’m making more of the July Seasonal boxes today.

]]> 33afda2cec4cfaca76d26464766d0957 Leisha Skilton posted an update: We are in the midst of the big move, so not much […] https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7815/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:57:36 +1000 We are in the midst of the big move, so not much progress with my current projects.

On the drive, I made some progress with the Brentwood sweater. Still have the sleeves to go. The twizzter helped keep the yarn flowing freely!

]]> 1 c18caa2f3cb891837c7688cd399a392f Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7531/#acomment-7536 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:23:32 +1000 This looks so cozy!

How is Pinkie settling back into Quilpie life?

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

Crocheting and Pinkie cuddles in front of the fire – it’s a pretty good way to spend a Saturday night! 🐶🧶🔥💛

]]> 3c8c3ec21b5344c5bc395ed1f24d8f3b Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7514/#acomment-7519 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:39:13 +1000 It looks so happy and bright! Great work!

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

The Homelea Lass studio is ready for its next chapter! Cosy and colourful, I’m looking forward to creating more crochet happiness in this space. 🕯️ 🧶 💛

]]> 3bef066f54ebdef83608134fc1baaf9e Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7488/#acomment-7511 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:31:07 +1000 Massive effort today! It’s looking great!

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

I’m back in my Quilpie studio! 🙌 I’ve got lots of yarn to unpack, but I thought I might take the opportunity to rearrange and fresh up the studio first. 🧹 🧶 ✨

I’ll share […]

]]> 0d27b7d54b08d0458d41684d763f3938 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7406/#acomment-7409 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:37:00 +1000 What a beautiful spot to crochet 😍

In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

I’m enjoying the beautiful winter’s day in Geelong with coffee and crocheting in the sun. ☀️☕️🧶💛

At present I’ve got a 4ply Yarn Adventure-ure Blanket square in my […]

]]> 10b1ce6255c35df04818151f36d245b9 Leisha Skilton posted a new activity comment https://homelealass.community/activity/p/7047/#acomment-7064 Sun, 18 May 2025 01:19:05 +1000 You’ve got so many weekend crochet plans!

I’ve been feeling so busy and hectic with work and the move, plus having too many different crochet projects on the go. I decided today is the day to get the Celsea cardigan edging sorted, then to try and do the sleeves to finish it this week. I love using the yarn that it is made from, and I know I…

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In reply to - Lynda | Homelea Lass posted an update

Does anyone else look at the weather forecast and plan crocheting days when it’s cold and wet? ❄️🌧️💙

Melbourne is putting on its best crocheting weather today and I’ll be […]

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