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Last Saturday marked the conclusion of the 3-day carnival in our little town. Organized by our volunteer fire department, the carnival has been a summer event as long as I’ve lived here, except for 2020 and 2021 which were cancelled due to the pandemic.

The firemen had good weather all three days, The carnival opened to a large crowd. Friday night’s fireworks went off without a hitch and Saturday saw the return of the annual firemen’s parade. Except for the fact that firemen and fife and drum squads had to march, in uniform, in 92°f (33°c) heat, the parade was a wonderful success.

It was good to see the tradition of this carnival and parade continue. Fair food, family fun, fireworks, and firetrucks – it was all delightful. I hope the carnival was a success for the firemen, and I hope you enjoy the unique doors this event gave me the opportunity to capture.

For the past 10-12 days, I’ve been asking you to read another blog, one where I was featured along with my debut novel. Today, I’m asking you to check out some doors, doors linked here by the other participants in Thursday Doors.

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Bridge to Nowhere

113 responses to “I Love a Parade”

  1. […] Dan’s Thursday Doors Photography Challenge […]

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  2. Fabulous doors and their vehicles

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    1. Thanks Sheree. I don’t normally feature vehicle doors, but these were special.

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  3. […] Written for #Thursday Doors – Dan Antion- @ nofacilities […]

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  4. […] walking along Hermosa Beach recently, we came across two houses whose doors were overshadowed, literally and figuratively, with what appears to be nature’s hair. I also […]

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  5. Beautiful doors. So shiny & well kept with clearly a lot of pride. What a lovely community gathering.

    Here’s my door contribution.

    The Blue Door

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    1. Those guys keep a clean machine.

      Great doors and a wonderful story at your place today.

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  6. Why were they taking you to the hospital??? Inquiring minds (nosy too!) need to know…

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    1. Ha! I fell an cut my head. I wrote a humorous post about that several years ago https://nofacilities.com/2017/07/08/late-night-activity/ – apparently it was a year before I thought it was. Probably the Same ambulance though.

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  7. Well what a parade and no one rained on it! It’s always wonderful to see the Emergency Services being celebrated and appreciated.
    We have friends who live in Colorado and he’s paramedic fireman and his wife’s a senior nurse he treats and scoops while she fixes long term.
    I hope the ambulance trip was not too bad and that your fully recovered now.💜

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    1. Thanks Willow. That trip was pretty good the EMTs were great. 14-stitches and a few tests an I was on my way home. I have great respect for these people. I fell at 11:30 pm, and they were there within minutes.

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      1. That is excellent service, so glad all was well.😀

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  8. Fire truck doors are unusual. :-) My contribution are doors from Berlin, Germany by my son, Amedeo: https://port4u.net/2022/06/30/berlin-doors-2/

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    1. I don’t often feature vehicle doors, but this was a very special night.

      You have a great collection of doors today!

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  9. […] My son, Amedeo, kindly sent me some doors from berlin, Germany for Thursday Doors by Dan https://nofacilities.com/2022/06/30/i-love-a-parade/. […]

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    1. Despite the heat, I think everyone in the parade was happy to be marching – we were very happy to see them. Your doors are delightful in their details.

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      1. Thanks Dan. I was supposed to go to a July 4 celebration this Sunday but my ride got Covid. I’m glad yours was able to go on.

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        1. That’s a shame. Sorry. I hope you enjoy the weekend.

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          1. It’s a disappointment. But I know so many people who have gotten the virus in the past few weeks, I’m not surprised. Luckily most have been only moderately ill, and even the worst cases have not ended up in the hospital. I think the cases are way underreported at the moment, not that it would change anyone’s behavior.

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            1. With home testing and mild cases, I’m sure there are more cases than we know about.

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            2. It’s such a strange illness. Although it killed some of my older relatives, they were not in good health. But the randomness of long covid makes no sense to me.

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            3. It seems to baffle the experts as well. There’s so much we don’t know about this virus.

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  10. […] For Thursday Doors challenge hosted by Dan at No Facilities […]

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  11. Very important doors. I never would have thought of non-building doors. Loved your take, Dan.

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    1. I’m glad you like them, Staci. These guys work so hard, and most of them are volunteers. Supporting them at their carnival and parade was the least we could do. That, plus I love fire trucks :-)

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  12. So happy for you that you had a good parade in nice weather and a successful book tour.

    I’m going to have a memorable night tonight as well. My doors are again from Piran and each includes a view: https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2022/06/30/thursday-doors-with-a-view-30-6-22-piran/#Piran#Slovenia#view#Luka

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    1. Thanks Manja. After being cancelled for two years, I was glad the firemen had three nice days for their fun-fundraising event.

      Great doors by you today – thanks!

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  13. HI Dan, Great pictures of various vehicles appearing at the carnival. It looks like you had a good time.

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    1. Thanks Robbie – it was a fun three-day event. I’m so glad they had good weather. I love seeing these special vehicles.

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  14. Terrific photos and a unique way to celebrate Thursday Doors!

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    1. I’m glad you like the photos, GP. These people work so hard – mostly volunteer effort – so I thought they deserved being featured.

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  15. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Oh! Dan, the fond memories an ambulance can awaken!

    I love the restored Poquonock truck! It’s a beauty.

    They’re all beauties. Gotta give the firefighters a lot of credit for the maintenance of these vehicles day in and day out, and that includes ambulances as well. Too many doors here to count, but every one of them opens up to an important function of these trucks.

    I’m glad you included the Public Works Dump Truck, shining like a diamond no less, because this department is overlooked for the work they do for us.

    A successful carnival after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Definitely something to celebrate! What a wonderful way to kick off summer. Thanks for sharing your carnival with us.
    Ginger

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    1. Thanks Ginger. I’m not sure The Editor remembers that night fondly. Finding me on the floor next to a pool of blood had to be hard for her. She still doesn’t know how she handled everything she had to do, but she was a trooper in action.

      These people take their jobs seriously, and they take care of their vehicles. I’m glad you mention the Public Works truck. Those people work so hard, all year long, to keep this town clean and safe. I have great respect for them.

      I was so happy that they had three nice days for their carnival. Now it feels like summer.

      I hope you have a nice holiday weekend.

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  16. I enjoyed this post, Dan. We don’t have near as many fire trucks as you do, so this was a treat. I went back and reread that post where you fell. David and his comments still crack me up.

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    1. Thanks Lois. I am a firm believer in the healing power of humor. That was a scary night, but the police and the EMTs were so helpful and so professional. That’s why I was so happy to see the carnival be successful. They deserve this.

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  17. Dan, the Fourth of July is a big deal around our area, and our emergency vehicles will be on parade locally in just a couple of days. Mostly all volunteers, we are indeed lucky to have a full compliment of first responders in the region. Pretty much every week, we’ll hear of a story where someone was rescued or saved from dire circumstances due to their commitment.

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    1. These people deserve all the gratitude we can muster. We always try to support them. You are lucky. We are, too.

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  18. Just drop that fact and no explanation? My memory is horrible, what happened? Love the photos! My fave is the Farmington pic with the two kids arm in arm talking to a firefighter.☺️

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    1. I passed out and fell, in our bathroom, after dealing with food poisoning. I cut my forehead, requiring 14 stitches. More details will spoil your lunch 😏

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  19. […] to Phool Mahal: the same golds and greens, for pictures of vases of flowers or bowls of fruit. The doors were painted in the same alternation of dark greens and reds, with gold highlights that we […]

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  20. It must feel so wonderful to get back to this bit of normality. Lovely weather, going by the light, and everyone enjoying themselves.

    Door after door

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    1. They did have lovely weather for the carnival and the parade. It was hot, but that probably helped with beverage sales.

      Thanks for taking us on a delightful tour today.

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  21. Great shots of all the firetrucks and the dump truck. I’ll bet that dump truck has never been cleaner. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. The Public Works guys must feel some pressure going up against a fire truck.

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  22. Woot! Firetrucks! Dan, this is awesome. I know you must have had a good time with all these — especially after the prior two years without it.
    My doors are only from my imagination, but the actual doors are pretty cool. You’ll like one that has a lot of woodwork.

    #ThursdayDoors — Dead of Winter, Lucetius

    I also updated my “About” page. No literal doors, but the About Page is the door to getting to know a blogger.
    https://teagansbooks.com/about/
    Hugs on the wing.

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    1. I loved your doors today, and I learned something from your About page.

      Doors from yours or anyone’s imagination are always welcome at Thursday Doors. Yours today are perfect!

      The firetrucks were so much fun to see. I was happy that the firemen had a successful carnival.

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  23. Wow. Those are some snazzy polished vehicles! I always love a beautiful fire engine. My boys always hated marching in the heat. Everyone quit band in high school because of too many parades in Louisiana. 🤷‍♀️

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    1. As I recall from a few visits, Cheryl, the heat in Louisiana is a unique experience. I don’t blame your boys from wanting to quit.

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  24. Vehicle doors are pretty cool, and these in your post today are suer-cool. I will be doing some vehicle doors in a couple of weeks, mainly as an excuse to show off the vehicles!

    Here are some more doors from Porto: https://scooj.org/2022/06/30/thursday-doors-30-june-2022/

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    1. Thanks! I’m glad you can appreciate these doors. They all serve a very important function in the health of our community.

      You have a great collection today.

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  25. Hi Dan
    Enjoyed your images from the fair!

    And my post will be up soon and I felt the same – it was good to see the community back in action

    ☀️😊

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    1. I look forward to your post, Yvette. It was good to see this carnival and parade take place. I am so happy they had good weather.

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      1. regarding my post
        I shared a ping in my post (and you don’t want us to also leave it here in comments or do you?)

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        1. You can leave the link either way. The pingback helps people who visit your blog to find us. The link you leave here lets you tell others about your post.

          So, they both serve a purpose, and the Sunday Recap process filters out the duplicates.

          My typically long way of saying – you’re good!

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          1. Okay – awesome – and I will do both then – cos it is not to hard and thanks again for hosting the doors challenge Dan

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            1. It’s my pleasure, Yvette. I love looking at doors.

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  26. […] city for walking, I hope you have a chance to visit it. Knowing the world through doors is what Dan Antion does with the Thursday Doors Challenge and this is my entry. Ciao,ValentinaMy books on Amazon […]

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  27. The fire brigades fight dangerous fires, but anyone is in love with the red fire trucks. Sounds like a nice family event, I am sure you enjoyed it. Nice pictures you posted today.

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    1. Thanks Valentina. These people are brave, and they are mostly volunteers. I was very happy to see that they had a successful event.

      I enjoyed your doors very much.

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      1. Fire brigades save lives, that’s why they celebrate. Thank you, I am glad you like my doors.

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  28. […] My entry for Thursday Doors 30June22 […]

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  29. Man, that is a little too hot for me! I’d like it in the 70s. But I do love a man in uniform…

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    1. Haha – that’s why they wear them during a parade – to attract women ;-)

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  30. These are beautiful photos and they’re all my favorites, but my MOST favorite is the restored truck. Artful indeed! How classy to have a genuine dedicated parade truck!

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    1. I love the parade truck. Several departments in the area have restored an older, out-of-service truck for parade duty.

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  31. Great photos capturing this moment of Americana! Thanks, Dan!

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    1. It feels good to see these simple events, Jan. Thanks for visiting.

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  32. […] the door, under the eaves. You’ll find some great links to doors from around the globe over on Dan’s blog Thanks for stopping by and peeking behind the hedges with me on this month’s Thursday […]

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  33. […] Doors post, by featuring one of the characters.   Thursday Doors, a weekly feature hosted by Dan Antion.  It allows door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from […]

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  34. I absolutely love that restored truck, gorgeous. What a great day you must have had and the weather . . . I suppose firemen are used to hot temperatures but to parade in uniform in that heat . . . fair play to them. Wishing you all the best with your new book, Dan.

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    1. Thanks Jean. I did feel sorry for those guys having to march in uniform in that heat. I think it must have been worse for the kids in the Fife and Drum corps.

      It’s always good to see you contributing to see you contributing to Thursday Doors. Today’s are great.

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  35. I’ve never grown out my little girl love for red firetrucks and these were great. My favorite was the vintage one though.

    I hope the carnival was success for them too.

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    1. I do love the restored truck. Judging from the crowds, I think the carnival was a success. They had good weather for the carnival and for the fireworks on Friday night. Everything was as good as could be – well the temo could have been closer to 70 than 90, but…

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  36. I love these, Dan, especially the special parade firetruck. Except for the heat (and, I’m sure, accompanying humidity), it sounds like a perfect way to spend some time. I’m headed back to California for my two doors and a bonus shot of Marsha and me. :-) https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2022/06/30/thursday-doors-doors-with-hair-and-another-blogger-visit/#HermosaBeach#Californiadoors#doorsiwthvegetation#meetingbloggers

    Happy Thursday.

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    1. Yes, Janet, heat AND humidity, but if they could march in it, we could certainly stand and watch. I think the carnival was a success. I loved your doors today – an interesting theme ;-) Very cool to see you and Marsah, too.

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  37. […] see some doors from around the world checkout Dan Antions excellent […]

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  38. […] Dan Antion blogs at No Facilities and organizes the weekly #ThursdayDoors event. Check out the rules and his latest post here. […]

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  39. I always think about house doors when contemplating your weekly blog hop and following along some blogger friends, but car and truck doors (and gate doors) can be fabulous and special as well. :-)

    I’m so glad and relieved to see that annual events like this parade are taking place again. We could all do with a little more fun (and less hot temperatures) these weeks!!!

    I am finally participating in your blog hop: https://www.roamingabout.com/thursday-doors-in-picturesque-free-spirited-and-historic-bisbee-arizona/

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    1. I don’t often share vehicle doors, but they show up in lots of posts. This was special. I was so happy these guys had good, albeit hot weather for their once-again-annual event. Thanks for joining us.

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  40. Nice to see people gather and celebrate. Looks like many of us are doing the same all across the country.

    Thursday Doors – June, 2022

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    1. It is nice to see. Thanks!

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  41. I bet both the kids and adults were delighted to see the parade. We should show our appreciation to all firemen. Great photos, Dan!

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    1. The heat wasn’t as bad for us as the people marching, but I was glad to see so many people show up for the parade. These guys deserve our thanks.

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      1. They do deserve our appreciation. The kids look up to them.

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  43. […] to my entry for this week’s Thursday Doors challenge. Drove around Kanopolis, Kansas and discovered a museum in the middle of town. I hope […]

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  44. Glad to see the carnival back for you guys. Firetruck parade is pretty cool too.

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    1. It was good to see these guys getting a nice bit of weather – a little hot, but no rain.

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  45. […] Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors […]

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    1. Thanks Sofia.

      It sounds like you’re enjoying your holiday.

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  46. […] yet again … some Street Art doors in […]

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    1. The parade was fun, Teresa and I’m so glad they had good weather.

      You have some great doors today. I love the one you featured.

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  47. Quite a change from the usual, but very pretty firetruck doors !
    This is mine for this week, a bit late as I am visiting the Munich Filmfest.

    Doors in Haidhausen/ München

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    1. Thanks. These guys are quite proud of their vehicles.

      A bit late, but still plenty of time for the wonderful doors you brought us.

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  48. Wonderful that such a great tradition is back. Parades and the 4th of July events are the best!

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    1. They are, Jennie. A celebration of America. I hope we can continue in that spirit for more than one long weekend.

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      1. Well said, Dan! Hear, hear!

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  49. Looks fun! The parade must be a delight!

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    1. It was a lot of fun.

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