Date of stay: 08/23/08
From: Jackson, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Relaxed
- Fishing, jet skiing and tubing
- Spent time with friends and family
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Bear at our cabin eating the leftover oil from our fish fry
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
EVERYTHING!
Stories:
Best Friend Rick ran out of gas on the flowage, we had to tow him in to Johnson's
Best Friend Paul fell into the flowage off of his boat. Still can't figure out how that happened
Saw two overweight middle aged men wearing speedos at the pool - Scared the heck out of me.
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Date of stay: 8/9-16/08
From: Sussex, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Jet skiing and tubing
- Shopping in downtown Hayward
- Fishing
Most remarkable thing we saw:
On our way back to the cabin there was a ginormous black bear crossing the road
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The serenity of the lake and endless areas to fish.
Stories:
After a full day of fishing with my son, our battery power was completely gone. We were halfway to the resort, travelling in the dark, and ran out of gas. We had no oars or paddles so we used our fishing net to paddle to shore. Then my best friend (member of the P.W.T. Fishing team) towed us back.
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Date of stay: 8/9-16/08
From: Minneapolis, MN USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Swimming and pontooning
- Golfing
- Mountain biking
Most remarkable thing we saw:
We can't believe all the loons and eagles out on the flowage
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Being able to hop into the boat and head out on the water all day.
Stories:
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Date of stay: 8/14/08
From: New Berlin, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fishing Skiing Tubing
- Bike Riding
- Family bonding
Most remarkable thing we saw:
My sons getting along with eachother
Best place we ate:
Our Cabin
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Fishing - the few people on the water
Stories:
Our eldest son cooked for us!
Finally the boys 16 and 18 took their own fish off the hook!
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Date of stay: 08/2-16/08
From: Kenosha, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
- Went fishing withJerry
- Enjoyed the loons
Most remarkable thing we saw:
A bear outside the cabin, an osprey snatch a dead walleye
Best place we ate:
Mike's Famous Fish Fry at the Tall Tale Tavern
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Loons, cabins, guests and Johnson's Resort
Stories:
A deer came to drink from the lake while we were fishing. An osprey grabbed Alyssa's walleye out of the lake. We got it on video!
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Date of stay: 8/13/2008 to 8/18/2008
From: Madison, WI USA
-- webmaster
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Went for a boat ride to parts of the flowage we have never been
- Fished most days
- Went into town and visited the Candy store Yummy fudge....
Most remarkable thing we saw:
A Great Blue Heron (a young one) came down and pecked at my muskie lure. Yanked it away before he got hooked!
Best place we ate:
R&R Bayview for breakfast, Deerfoot for Burgers, and Musky Tale for that after fishing Pizza
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
You can always find a place out of the wind!
Stories:
Great Blue Heron story under Most remarkable thing we saw. We also saw two bear on our trip. One ran across the road (near Johnson's resort driveway) and we saw one come down to the water's edge near Chippewa Pines. My 11 year old son had his first Muskie on his pole however the fish took the bait (surface lure) down into the weeds and shook loose. He now knows next time he must set the hook! Great vacation and can't wait till next time!!
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Date of stay: 8/1/08
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fishing
- Lumberjack World Championships
- Swimming
Most remarkable thing we saw:
A black bear
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The weather and the scenery
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Date of stay: 08/02/08
From: Rockford, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Rope swing and tubing - Bonfire every night
- Kayaking in the Flowage
- Swimming in the flowage, darts tournament
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Loon, deer, coyote, bald eagle, STARS
Best place we ate:
Local area fish fry
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
It is SO-O-O-O Big
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Date of stay: 08/01/08
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Lumberjack World Championships
- Musky Museum
- Hang out at resort
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Lumberjack Championships and 5 otters swimming
Best place we ate:
Fish from the flowage in our cabin
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Views, not built up with houses
Stories:
Met many good people and will be back next summer
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Date of stay: 08/02-8/08/08
From: Palatine, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fishing
- Bon fire
- tubing
Most remarkable thing we saw:
a baby bear run across the road
Best place we ate:
Musky Tale
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Going fishing
Stories:
When we were driving a bear cub ran across the road, and then a few minutes later a buck zig zagged back and forth across the road.
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Date of stay: 08/02-8/8/08
From: Elwood, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fished
- Sight seeing
- Ate lots of ice cream at the lodge
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Eagles and bears
Best place we ate:
3 great area restaurants
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Scenery
Stories:
Seeing bears and bald eagles was one of the major highlights of our stay!
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Date of stay: 08/02/08
From: Wheeling , IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fished - ate - slept
- Wilderness Walk
- Kayaked 4 miles
Most remarkable thing we saw:
2 different black bears, One while fishing, one eating at the birdfeeders at the lodge. Otters and at least 10 bald eagles.
Best place we ate:
R & R Bayview
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The scenery
Stories:
One of the bass we caught became so frantic trying to escape he spit his dinner of a partially digested minnow at us!
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Date of stay: 07/24/2008
From: Superior, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fish
- Golf
- Ate and Drank
Most remarkable thing we saw:
A blue heron three feet away
Best place we ate:
R & R Bayview Restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
R & R Bayview
Stories:
A really large musky almost JUMPED INTO OUR BOAT
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Date of stay: 07/24/2008
From: Superior, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Campfires
- Drink
- Took the kids to the beach
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Shooting star
Best place we ate:
R & R
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
R & R
Stories:
Too many to list here
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Date of stay: 07/25/08
From: South Range, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Spent time at the beach
- Spent time on the islands/boat
- Spent time at the campfire reminiscing
Most remarkable thing we saw:
The musky jumping out of the water after the seaweed stuck on my line
Best place we ate:
"Our cabins - each cabin had a night for cooking, so we always have something new to eat without dishwasing every night."
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The wildlife
Stories:
"My daughter is 2 1/2. She wanted me to carry her so the bear didn't get her. She happened to be wearing her favorite Kitty pajamas. She said The bear will come out of the woods and say 'Hi, do you have kitties on your jammies?' It was so funny. The flowage sure gets her imagination going!"
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Date of stay: 06/25/2008
From: Plain, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- We fished on the Chippewa Flowage
- We canoed on the Namekagon RIver
- We attended the Musky Fest Art Fair
Most remarkable thing we saw:
We saw deer wading in the water and munching on greens from the water.
Best place we ate:
Our favorite pizza spot is Coop's in Hayward
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
After 18 years of vacationing at Reeder's Recess Resort we are still awed by the breath taking natural beauty and appreciate the natural environment rather than development.
Stories:
"We canoed the Namekagon River for the second year. We again rented from Lee at a local canoe rental busines. He remembered us as the couple who capsized last year. We assured him we were more experienced. Unbelieveably, we capsized again and lost a paddle (and sandal)When we ran into a fallen tree we happily recovered our lost paddle (and sandal!)The landing at Springbrook did not go happily however and we lost the newly found sandal and paddle again. Lee says he will customize a route for us next year! We can hardly wait."
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Date of stay: 06/25/2008
From: Plain, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- We fished on the Chippewa Flowage
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Date of stay: 07/05/2008
From: Danforth, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- "Boat, fish, swim, etc."
- "Relax, relax, relax."
- "Rest, rest, rest."
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Saw our first bear and one pretty large pine snake.
Best place we ate:
"R & R Bayview, The Landing"
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
"The wild natural beauty, and animals"
Stories:
It is a very nice place to say. We had a great time. Thank you. :)
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Date of stay: 06/26/08
From: Denver, CO USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Visit family
- Fish/Musky Fest
- Drink
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Eagles and constellations
Best place we ate:
R & R Bayview
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Date of stay: 06/26/08
From: Denver, CO USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Visit family
- Fish/Musky Fest
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Date of stay: 06/18/2008
From: Milwaukee, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Lots of fishing
- Spending time with family
Most remarkable thing we saw:
A BIG musky in the net! An eagle feeding it's young in a nest.
Best place we ate:
R & R Bayview Restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The feeling of being in the wilderness
Stories:
Saw bear walk through our resort
Saw loons everywhere!
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Date of stay: 07/24-8/2/08
From: Hickory Hills, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fished Everyday
- Went rope swinging and beaching
- Went kayaking through James Lake
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Stars at night. WOW!
Best place we ate:
Cooking in the cabin
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
It's natural beauty
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Date of stay: 07/24-8/2/08
From: Hickory Hills, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fished Everyday
- Went rope swinging and beaching
- Went kayaking through James Lake
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Stars at night. WOW!
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Date of stay: 7/12-7/19/08
From: Franklin, WI USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fish
- Relax by pool and soak up the sun
- Visited Hayward
Most remarkable thing we saw:
"Baby loon with parents, turkeys and a coyote"
Best place we ate:
Treeland Pizza
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Fish
Stories:
"We caught a great string of Northerns, smallmouth bass, perch in a matter of 45 minutes on Cranberry Lake with frog lures."
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Date of stay: 7/12/08 to 7/19/08
From: Trego/Chetek, WI USA
-- Hartwig
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Tubing
- Flea Market
- Frisbee golfing
Most remarkable thing we saw:
"While tubing saw small birds chasing an eagle, deer, large clam shells, a train going over a bridge, ducks"
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Johnson's Resort
Stories:
Nearly cut in half by a log while tubing the Namekagon! All left rested and in one piece. Also saw a coyote!
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Date of stay: 7/12/08 to 7/19/08
From: Lake Villa, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fished
- Danced in the rain
- Took our dogs to different islands to swim - had a blast
Most remarkable thing we saw:
"Tree stumps poking out of 23' deep water, and a wolf by the side of the road"
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Sunsets - full moon reflecting on the water and the beautiful colors as the sunsets below the tree tops.
Stories:
"Wildlife we saw: Wolf,eagle, turkey vulture, deer,eagle getting fish from water, loons, rabbits, chipmunks, blue heron, and a little friend who kept going by the stairs to the cabin - a chunky toad"
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Date of stay: 06/07/2008 to 06/21/2008
From: LaGrange, IL USA
-- Marcinkowski
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Played no Limit Poker Tournament at LCO
- Fed a deer at Wilderness Walk
- Saw a bear climb a tree outside of our cabin
Most remarkable thing we saw:
There was a camel at Wilderness Walk
Best place we ate:
"Deerfoot burgers, Anglers Pizza, Johnson's Ice Cream"
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Spending time with the people I care about in the most beautiful place in the world.
Stories:
On our last beautiful night here Rick started up a campfire and cooked up some tasty hot dogs and marshmallows for s'mores over the flames. It was the perfect last goodbye to a perfect vacation.
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Date of stay: 06/07/2008-06/21/2008
From: LaGrange, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Poker Tourney at Casino
- Lumberjack show
- Wilderness walk
Most remarkable thing we saw:
a bear on the dock within 10 feet of the cabin
Best place we ate:
Chippewa Inn - Anglers
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The feeling of being far from the everyday life. It was truly relaxing.
Stories:
"Ate at Famous Daves for the first time ever, even though we have them all around us at home. Everyday brought fun, relaxation, and much needed just get away from everything time."
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Date of stay: 06/14/2008 - 06/28/2008
From: Hawthorne Woods, IL USA
-- Bodett Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fishing
- Relaxing
- Wilderness Walk
Most remarkable thing we saw:
The BEAR
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The natural beauty
Stories:
When we were walking by the pool we saw the bear. He had a brown face and he was black.
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Date of stay: 06/21/08 to 06/27/08
From: Stevens Point, WI USA
-- Dunahee Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Explored Cable WI
- Mini Golf
- Wandered downtown Hayward
Most remarkable thing we saw:
The loons. We always love watching and listening to them.
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
"Simply relaxing, so peaceful especially early in the morning and after sunset."
Stories:
This was our first stay at a resort and it was great. We saw loons with a recently hatched baby on a parents' back. The adult would swim out from under the baby and look for food. The baby would swim to the other adult. After the first adult surfaced the second parent swam out from under the baby and the baby swam to the first adult. This continued for quite a while.
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Date of stay: 07/05/2008 to 07/12/2008
From: New Berlin, IL USA
-- Wooldridge Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fishing
- Wilderness Walk
- Lumberjack Show
Most remarkable thing we saw:
A small black bear treed by George the camp dog.
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Catching good sized small mouth 16 1/2. Seeing an eagle on the water in front of the cottage. All the beautiful loons.
Stories:
Bob was bringing the fish out of the water by the boat. He couldn't believe how heavy it was. When he pulled it out of the water there was a HUGE snapping turtle hanging on to the live net.
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Date of stay: 06/21/08 to 6/28/08
From: Niles, IL USA
-- Szatkowski Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Went to fudge shop
- went fishing
- went swimming
Most remarkable thing we saw:
The bear in the tree
Best place we ate:
Chippewa Inn
Stories:
We saw an eagle swoop down and grab a fish
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Date of stay: 07/02/08 to 7/05/08
From: Dodge Center, MN USA
-- Snyder Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fishing
- Relaxing
- Relaxing
Most remarkable thing we saw:
"Beautiful area, resort"
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The beautiful wilderness
Stories:
Just about the big one that got away
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Date of stay: 6/21/08 to 7/5/08
From: Naperville, IL USA
-- Gillespie Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Relaxed
- Drank and Ate
- Fished
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Young black bear sniffing my car outside our window
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
Stories:
The young black bear was sniffing our car. George the camp dog chased the bear up a tree outside the lodge.
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From: Elgin, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fish
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Eagle picking up fish from the lake. Baby loon on back of a large loon.
Best place we ate:
Local area restaurant
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
The northwoods!
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Date of stay: 06/28/08 to 7/05/08
From: Lake In The Hills, IL USA
-- Maranto Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fished
- Bought Chocolates
- Sue's Hot Dogs and Mini Golf
Most remarkable thing we saw:
"Eagles, deer, view the stars at night, some BIG fish"
Best place we ate:
In the cabin
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Great Fishing
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Date of stay: 06/28/08 to 07/12/08
From: Medina, MN USA
-- Frawley Family
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fishing
- Resort Olympics
- Picnic on an island
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Graves from when the flowage was still land
Best place we ate:
Robin's Nest
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
Seeing all the people who have been coming the for the past 7 years same as us
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Date of stay: 07/05/08 to 07/12/08
From: Bloomington, IL USA
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Things we did in Hayward:
- Fished
- Ate
- Fished
Most remarkable thing we saw:
Eagles and loons with babies
Best place we ate:
On the picnic tables
The best thing about the Chippewa Flowage is:
It is such a beautiful place
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