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The Bay Area’s Best Corn Mazes & Hay Mazes to Visit This Fall

by Christine Lai

Get lost (and found again) at one of these epically fun corn mazes all located in the Bay area

Getting lost in a corn maze or a hay maze is practically a childhood rite of passage (along with a road trip to leaf peep some nearby fantastic fall foliage) and with these locations in the Bay Area, there’s so many fun mazes to choose from. Try your navigation skills at a world-record holding maze that (might) take you and the kids hours to find your way out. Or, for something a little less intense, check out the assortment of mini mazes created especially for shorter legs.

And don’t forget, there are night mazes and a minotaur maze that will increase the fall fun factor. A bunch of these spots also double as u-pick fruit and veggie spots, pumpkin patches as well as your go-to source for festive fall activities so if you want to get your fall fix all in one spot, these family-friendly farms featuring corn mazes and hay mazes were made just for you.

The Best Hay Mazes in San Mateo County

Webb Ranch: Haunted house inside the corn maze? Yep, this spot has that plus more! In addition to the maze, there is over 30 acres to explore, and kids can let off steam in the jumpy houses before picking their pumpkins. They also offer train rides, hay rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a bird zoo and a reptile zoo. Weekend visits are by reservation only. 

When: Sept. 23-Oct. 31
Hours: 10 am.-6 p.m.

2718 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley
Online: webbranchinc.com

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Arata's Pumpkin Farm

Arata's Pumpkin Farm: See if you can beat the Minotaur's Labyrinth two-acre hay maze! A visit to Arata’s Farm in the Bay Area's pumpkin capital, Half Moon Bay, is a whole day event with train rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. Combine all the attractions in an all-access pass or pay for individual tickets but make sure to take a pumpkin home.

When: Oct. 1 through the end of the season
Hours: Sun.-Thur. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

185 Verde Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA
Online: aratasfarm.com

Related: Fall Road Trips from the Bay Area

The Best Hay Mazes in Alameda County

G & M Farms: Nestled in gorgeous Livermore Valley, G & M Farms has a 6-acre corn maze plus an enormous pumpkin patch and fresh produce you can take home. Weekend activities include pony rides, a cow train, pedal cart and jumping pillows (think: large, inflatable pillow the kids can jump on till they’re tired).

When: Oct. 1-31
Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 3-8 p.m; Fri. 3-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

487 East Airway Blvd.
Livermore
Online: gmfarms.com

Related: The Bay Area’s Best Pumpkin Patches

The Best Hay Mazes in Santa Clara County

Spina Farms: This spot is a South Bay tradition and for good reason—it has something for everyone. Pick a sunflower, get lost in the corn maze (according to the site, “This year our maze has doubled in size and features an all-new layout to find your way out of!”), ride their Spina Double Express Train for the whole family, let a pumpkin rip from their Pumpkin blaster cannon or let your littlest pumpkin have their own ride in their barrel train.

When: Sept. 26-Oct. 31
Hours: 9 a.m-5 p.m and then later hours as the it gets closer to Halloween

Corner of Laguna Ave & Santa Teresa Blvd.
Morgan Hill
Online: spinafarmspumpkinpatch.com

Gilroy Ostrich Farm is currently closed for renovations. Will update once we have more information.
Gilroy Ostrich Farm: This spot is the only only one on this list that involves ostriches—and the largest farm of ostriches in the state of California to boot! Make sure to see the ostriches, get your pumpkin and let the kids run through the hay bale maze.

5560 Pacheco Pass Hwy.
Gilroy
Online: gilroyostrichfarm.com

The Best Hay Maze in San Benito County 

Swank Farms Fall Experience: If there were ever a one-stop shop for fall festivities, this would be it! In addition to a corn maze and pumpkin patches, you will find pig races, a hay jump, gem mining, bouncy houses, a jumping pillow and…. beer!  Still looking for fun? Try the family-friendly Trail of Lights & Field of Frights which is a magically light journey through the farm. 

When: Oct. 1-31
Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Fri-Sun); Various hours on other days

4751 Pacheco Hwy.
Hollister
Online: swankfarms.com/fall

The Best Hay Mazes in Sonoma County

Santa Rosa Patch: Not to be outdone by anyone, this 8-acre corn maze has two different routes so it's perfect for kids of all ages. The short route takes about 25 minutes while the longer route can take up to an hour with night mazes open until 10 p.m. on Fri. & Sat. This spot also has a pumpkin patch, inflatable jumping pillow, petting zoo, hay ride, u-pick sunflower fields to fill your day.

Good to Know: The corn maze closes 45 minutes before the pumpkin patch closes.

When: Oct. 7 through the end of the season
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-10:00 p.m; Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

5157 Stony Point Rd.
Santa Rosa
Online: santarosapumpkinpatch.com

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch & Amazing Corn Maze: Farm animals, a bouncy house, pony rides and food vendors on the weekends will keep the entire family entertained. The 4-acre maze with 10-foot tall corn stalks and only one way out is open daily. If you're looking for something more challenging, check out the night maze—open on Fri. and Sat. nights (kids 15 and under must stay with an adult inside the night maze).

When: Sept. 30 through the end of the season
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; night maze is open 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

450 Stony Point Rd.
Petaluma
Online: petalumapumpkinpatch.com

The Best Hay Maze in Solano County

Cool Patch Pumpkins: Holding a world record for the largest corn maze, every year the corn maze is new and completely unique. This year they are honoring the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a modern day farmer. Did you know that in the 1800s, 90-percent of the US population lived on farms? Today it is around one-percent.

Whether your crew chooses to use a map as a guide or attempts to do it on their own, fun hours are guaranteed. Littles can tackle the mini-maze on site and enjoy the pedal cars. 

When: Sept. 24 until the season is over
Hours: 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 

6150 Dixon Ave West
Dixon
Online: coolpatchpumpkins.com

The Best Hay Maze in Marin County

Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch: We love this spot up north because it has 12-acres to explore plus a massively-fun hay maze for kids age seven to age 97, plus a hay pit for toddlers. Weekends include face painting, live music, and petting zoos—all of which will work up a big appetite for their on-site BBQ and ice cream.

Good to Know: This spot is cash only. 

When: Sept. 24-Oct. 31
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

5300 Nicasio Valley Rd.
Nicasio
Online: nicasiovalleypumpkinpatch.net

The Best Hay Maze in Contra Costa County

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Three Nunns Farm

Three Nunns Farm: A tractor ride (for a fee) takes your family to this beautiful property with corn mazes and a pumpkin patch. The kids can then be let loose in the five acre corn maze while a mini-maze promises to be more relaxing for the younger ones. In addition to pumpkins, U-pick and pre-picked produce is also on hand for purchase. 

When: Sept. 17-Oct. 31
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

550 Walnut Blvd.
Brentwood
Online: threenunns.com

The Best Hay Maze in San Joaquin County

Dell'Osso Family Farm: This spot is about 90 minutes east of Fremont and totally worth the drive for a day of fall fun. Your daily wristband gets you into the massive corn maze as well as on other attractions like the hay ride, Dell'Osso Express train, tire pile and more. Upgrade your day to try out the ziplines and pony ride. Don't forget to come back here in the winter to ride the snow tubes!

When: Oct. 1-31
Hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

501 Manthey Rd.
Lathrop
Online: dellossofarm.com

 

 

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Cuddle up with a Wacky New Plush from Les Déglingos

by Jennifer Swartvagher

Parents around the world know there is something magical about a new plush friend. The whimsical French toy line Les Déglingos, translated into English as “The Wackos” uses corduroy fabric to create a collection of beloved creatures. Now American families can find them at independent toy and specialty retail shops stateside thanks to importer TriAction Toys.

Les Déglingos

Big Simply Hippipos the Hippo in Tube is one of five animal characters that will soothe and enchant your little one. It may be hard to choose one among Flamingo, Ostrich, Tiger or Llama as each plush pal offers its own charm. One thing’s for certain, your child will cherish their new lovey from birth to freshman orientation.

Les Déglingos

“Les Déglingos was founded in early 2007 by Laurent Manceron in France,” explains TriAction Toys’ Chris Cofoni. “Laurent’s idea was to bring very innovative and funky designs to the market, steering away from the common pastel plush toys available at the time. He was the first designer to design plush using corduroy and the material’s success in the plush toy market has been imitated widely since.”

Les Déglingos

If you feel like you may have seen this toy before, it may be from one of its many cameo appearances on many movie sets and the TV series Modern Family.

Les Déglingos

This plush line is the perfect gift for baby showers, holidays and birthdays. The decorative “tube” packaging is just as appealing as the plush tucked inside. Artistic drawings of each animal face mimic their unique characters.

Les Déglingos are machine washable in cold/warm water and have no parts that present a choking hazard. Each product is tested to comply with European regulations (EN71), USA regulations (ASTM) and REACH (AZO for colorants in the fabrics). 

Look for these five corduroy pals, each priced at $19.99 and for age newborn+, in specialty stores now. 

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of TriAction Toys

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Are Your Kids Afraid of the Doctor? Then Play This Game

By Jocelyn Greene
Pretend play can help kids conquer fears, transcend (perceived limitations) and overcome challenges. And it can certainly help parents too. Your kids’ own imagination is your secret weapon. I use games to help my son clean up, have table manners and prepare for events that otherwise might be stressful.

Pretend play surrounding the “going to the doctor” is such a healthy way to build up bravery and prepare for the yearly check-up. But it also serves as a means to connect with your child and help them articulate and manage their fears. I love the game Animal Doctor, which I developed in my Child’s Play NY classrooms, to inspire purposeful dramatic play.

How to Play Animal Doctor: Who are the patients? Even though I call this “Animal Doctor,” don’t let that stop you from playing this with other characters.  Superheroes, unicorns or any other real or imaginary creature that sparks your kids pretend playing all make great patients.

Establish the space and the ritual. Set up the space as if it really were a doctor’s office. I even like to have a waiting room where the patient is announced.  Set up a blanket, to be the bed, use a chair to sit in as the doctor. Ask the patient to knock on a door or ring a pretend bell to establish the start of their turn. These kinds of limits are excellent and provide boundaries for the game and help with turn-taking.

Or watch this video of how to play animal doctor.

Tools You Don’t Need: There are dozens of pretend play doctor’s kits on the market. I like to start with nothing though, since I may be called upon to perform a delicate surgery using a toothpick or go fishing inside a whale’s mouth. As soon as I start using doctor props it limits the imaginative possibilities. That said, if you are hoping to get your child aware of the tools that the doctor will be using on a visit, by all means, incorporate a stethoscope and ear/eye flashlight into your pretend play.

Assign Roles to the Other Kids: I love to use the other children who are waiting to play (whether they are siblings or classmates) as if they were physician assistants.  I send them off to a side of the room to get bug-size-bandages or that special viper tooth replacement. They get really engaged as helpers and even offer fantastic suggestions for how to heal the patient.

Switch Up the Usual Roles for Siblings: Even though I suggest you establish the game with yourself (the adult) as the doctor, feel free to change up the power dynamic. Your youngest child can play the doctor and that invites in a whole new, and likely welcome, power dynamic within your family. Pretend play can be very cathartic and will likely open up new avenues of communication and relationships when kids take on roles they are not used to assuming.

Flex your Imagination with Pretend Play: I always encourage my students to use this game to get creative and think outside the box. I never wanted to hear about a run-of-the-mill injury. Even though the animal characters usually inspire a great deal of imaginative thinking, this is still an opportunity to push the boundary and become vivid storytellers. It is your job, as the doctor, to ask them “How did this happen?” Continue to encourage their sense of drama and conflict by asking leading questions and helping them arrive at a compelling narrative for themselves.

End Victoriously: Always make sure that you end victoriously. The ostrich can now run, pufferfish can blow, and the ladybug has all her spots back. Kids love demonstrating their recovered abilities and the nurse assistants feel triumphant as healers as well.

A Game That Helps Make Sense of the Real World

Like Elevator, and Taxi, Animal Doctor similarly uses the constraints of the “real world” and helps children develop. Lev Vygotsky was a pioneer in the field of Developmental psychology. His research on play and cognitive development shapes much of our modern understanding of early childhood. Adult participation, or scaffolding, is crucial to a child’s development through play. Parents and teachers are supremely important players. We can elevate pretend play by setting up expectations, asking directed questions, and modeling real-life scenarios.

This adult interaction “helps bridge the difference between a child’s current level of problem-solving and his potential for more complex problem-solving.” (Child Development Media). I’m excited to continue digging into this pretend play in my own living room. Here’s hoping that my son’s well-visit to the pediatrician will be easier this year!

This post originally appeared on Child’s Play In Action.

Jocelyn Greene is a Brooklyn based educator, director and mom.  With her company, Child's Play NY, she teaches hundreds of kids a year and is equally joyous adapting fairytales for 4s as she is staging Shakespaere with the teens. Check out http://www.childsplayinaction.com/ for video tutorials on game-based play to do at home! 

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This Hilarious Video Highlights Exactly What’s Different about Parenting Now vs. the ’80s

by Shahrzad Warkentin

If you grew up in the ’80s, chances are you spent your summers riding your bike to your friend’s house and only heading back home when the streetlights came on. Things are a little different in 2019 and this hilarious video of 1989 moms versus 2019 moms highlights exactly how much things have changed.

Funny moms Meredith Masony of That’s Inappropriate and Tiffany Jenkins of Juggling the Jenkins have teamed up to compare and contrast the differences between how moms handled those long summer days in the ’80s versus now and they’ve summed it up perfectly in the video below.

Those days of baking in the sun and sending the kids off for a day of roaming the neighborhood with nothing more than a Pop Tart have been replaced with fresh ostrich milk, 100 SPF sunscreen and meditating with goats. Pretty accurate.

The only question that remains is are you a 1989 mom, a 2019 mom or a little bit of both?

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Juggling the Jenkins via Facebook

 

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Weekend Getaway: Head North to Buellton

by Christina Montoya Fiedler

You’ve probably seen it on the 101, when you are headed up to San Francisco: “Stop Here for Anderson Split Pea Soup.” Whether you’ve actually stopped for said soup or made Buellton a place for the kids to stretch their legs, there’s so much more to this tiny town than meets the eye. In fact, we suggest a whole weekend. Scroll through for our itinerary for the best places to stay, eat and play ’cause Buellton is just a car ride away.

photo: Star Q. via Yelp

Where to Stay

The Sideways Inn
This hotel is literally the first thing you see when you get off the freeway in Buellton—mostly because it’s hard to miss the towering windmill turned reception area. The whole place has been remodeled and it’s evident they had families in mind when they re-designed. The ground floor rooms open up to a common courtyard with a view of the pool and spa area which makes these rooms feel more spacious than their upper-level rooms. It also gives the grown-ups a nearby place to escape to enjoy a glass of wine at night or a cup of coffee in the morning. Speaking of mornings, make sure to take advantage of the free continental breakfast, it includes those yummy Danish pastries that the area is known for.

The kids can walk around the property on spacious paths that are landscaped with drought-tolerant native California plants. In the evening, grab a s’mores kit from the lobby and roast the dessert over one of the many fire pits that are turned on right at dusk. Bonus: You can also use all the amenities of the Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground that is located next to the hotel. More on that below!

Fun fact: Take a look at the photos in your room. They are on loan from the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society. Instant history lesson!

The Sideways Inn
114 E Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 688-8448
Online: www.sidewaysinn.com

photo: Flying Flags Resort & Campground via Yelp

Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
This overnight option is not your average RV Park. It’s more like a choose-your-own-adventure kind of stay where you can pick from a variety of lodgings like vintage Airstream trailers, themed cottages and cabins, lodges, yurts and tents. The latter two are the ultimate in glamping with air condition and heating and outdoor cooking stations. All guests receive full access to the on-site deli, convenience store, snack bar, shower facilities and laundry. Yes, this place has it all. Our vote is for the safari tents. It’s a unique experience that will have your family feeling like they’re on a wild adventure except with all the comforts of home.

Ready to play? There are two, year-round heated pools, a splash pad and park (that has a jungle gym your little monkeys will love). Bringing Fido? This place also has its own off-leash dog park.

Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
180 Ave Of The Flags
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 688-3716
Online: www.flyingflags.com

photo: Keith Y. via Yelp

Where to Eat

The Hitching Post II
This restaurant is a meat lover’s paradise and is a must when you stay in Buellton. It’s more than just dinner—it’s an experience. From the welcoming hosts to the welcomed menu alterations for picky eaters, it’s a raucous spot so a few fussy (or overly excited) kids won’t faze anyone. The menu is simple: pick your protein and sides and then sit back and wait to be served an amazing meal. The kids’ menu is the same just smaller portions. Tiny diners will love the unlimited baskets of fresh garlic bread and trays of tangy pickles, olives and carrot sticks that are brought to the table throughout the meal. Save room for dessert though! For some pre-meal entertainment, take the kids to watch the pit masters expertly man the grills as a roaring oak fire sears the food to perfection. Who’s hungry?

The Hitching Post II
406 East Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 888-0676
Online: www.hitchingpost2.com

Bottlest Winery Bar & Bistro
Who says you can’t enjoy a taste of nearby wine country while you have the kidlets in tow. Bottlest Winery Bar and Bistro will give you the best of both worlds—a family-friendly atmosphere and a wide selection of wines. They have “halfy-hour” from 3-6 p.m. (perfectly timed for those painfully early kid dinners) and over 50 wines by the glass to choose from. There is a limited kids menu but don’t be afraid to ask for what you want because they are willing to make it. Buttered pasta? Sure. Cheese pizza. You bet. The adult menu changes seasonally. Cheers!

Bottlest Winery Bar & Bistro
35 Industrial Way
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 686-4742,
Online: www.bottlestbistro.com

photo: Susie W. Yelp

Patti Bakes
If you’re looking for something fast and easy, Patti Bakes is your best bet. Follow the smell of freshly baked bread and you’ll find one of the best sandwich shops in town. Every day they serve up soups, sandwiches, scones, muffins, salads and more. One warning: Once they sell out, they sell out. If you are dead set on checking out their cinnamon cranberry bread, come early, and come hungry. Some family favorites include the breakfast panini with eggs and bacon and the made-from-scratch soups.

Pro Tip: They are only open until noon on the weekends so plan ahead if you’re thinking of picking up accoutrements for a picnic.

Patti Bakes
240 E Hwy 246
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 686-9582
Online: www.pattibakes.com

photo: Christina Montoya Fiedler

What to Do

The Mendenhall Museum
The Mendenhall Museum is like the movie Cars come to life, all the neon lights reminded us of downtown Radiator Springs, and your kids will love it. It has one of the biggest collections of car-related antiques on the west coast including signs, classic cars and racing memorabilia. It’s a must for the car-obsessed kids. Keep your eyes peeled and you’re bound to see something new around every corner. Favorites included the gas pumps from the 1950s and the collection of license plates and bumper stickers from around the US. The owner has been known to start up any of the cars on the lot so get ready to hear the vroom of a 1950s Mustang!

The Mendenhall Museum
24 Zaca St.
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 689-2402
Online: www.mendenhallmuseum.com

photo: Christina Montoya Fiedler

OstrichLand USA
It’s not every day that you get up close and personal with the world’s largest bird. Buy a pan of food for $1 and walk out into the park to feed the fowl. Don’t worry, these guys are safely kept behind sturdy fences and you feed them through slots along the enclosure. Once you’ve had your fill of ostrich fun, head further into the park to visit the emus—the ostrich’s distant cousin. You’ll soon see why some kids call these guys modern day dinos. Don’t forget to spend some time in the gift shop for some kitschy ostrich fun before you leave. And if you’re feeling especially daring, you can buy ostrich jerky to snack on later.

OstrichLand USA
610 E Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone: (805) 686-9696
Online: www.ostrichlandusa.com

River View Park & Botanic Garden
When it’s time for kids to just be kids, head to River View Park and Botanic Gardens for scenic views of the Santa Ynez Valley, plus miles and miles of open land. There’s also a huge playground where the kids can run and climb America Ninja Warrior style. Follow the path from the playground to the Botanical Gardens where informational signage will guide you through a mix of interesting native plants and Chumash Indian artifact recreations.

River View Park & Botanic Garden
151 Sycamore Dr.
Buellton, CA 93427
Online: www.cityofbuellton.com

photo: Christina Montoya Fiedler

Worth the Drive

Zaca Mesa Winery
This place proves that there is such a thing as a kid-friendly winery, so much so, the staff practically welcomes you and your brood with open arms. Whether you snag a spot in the cozy tasting room or wander around outside, it’s a good time for everyone. And, depending on the time of year, they just might let you and your kids into the vineyard to try a few grapes right off the vine. Don’t miss the gigantic outdoor chess set with pawns, kings and queens that might be the same height as your tots. There are loads of picnic tables and outside food is totally okay but if you forgot to bring your own snacks, there are tons of munchies inside for sale.

Zaca Mesa Winery
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone: (805) 688-9339
Online: www.zacamesa.com

 

Have you been to Buellton? Where are your favorite places to eat and play? Share them in the comments!

—Christina Montoya Fiedler

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20 Fun Words to Learn for Dictionary Day

by Amber Guetebier

National Dictionary Day is the perfect opportunity to learn a few new or, in this case, old words. We’ve come up with a list of 20 interesting words you and the kiddos can practice using in a sentence. Scroll down for the list.

photo: Seoulful Adventures via flickr 

bantling: a young child

billfold: essentially, a wallet. A pocket for keeping bills and checks.

bluestocking: a woman of literary tastes or occupation

bonhomie (bon-o-me): good-heartedness

brownie: a beneficial spirit supposed to haunt old farm houses

canzonet: a short song

cassowary: a large bird resembling an ostrich

draggle: to wet or soil by dragging in the mud

firkin: a small wooden vessel for holding butter

gillyflower: a plant of the mustard family

jerkin: a short coat or jacket, not to be confused with gherkin, a kind of pickle

mavourneen: sweetheart, from the Irish

milliner: a maker of hats, specifically for women, including headdresses and other adornment.

orotund: characterized by fullness, clearness, strength and smoothness

pannikin: a small tin cup

rivulet: a little stream

stinkpot: an earthen jar full of various malodorous (stinky!) compounds, and formerly thrown on an enemy ship

superdreadnought: the most gigantic type of modern battleship (according to Webster’s 1940 edition!)

zyzzle: to sizzle or make a sputtering sound

Looking for more fun and quirky words? Check out our nautical dictionary here and our pirate dictionary here.

What’s your favorite new or old word? Share it with us in a comment below! 

—Amber Guetebier

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