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I have been using the bodyblade for over five years now and
I wouldn't be in the situation I am in now if it weren't for the
Bobyblade. As a professional athlete playing over a 150 games
a year its very easy for body parts to break down. The bodyblade
has helped keep my shoulder in good enough shape that I haven't
missed a day from a shoulder injury since I started working with
the bodyblade. I can honestly say that without this piece of equipment,
that I only have to use two/three times a week for five minutes,
that I might not still be pitching. Thank you Bobyblade
Brian Cooper
Pitcher
San Francisco Giants
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I thought driving my Indycar was the best way to train my driving
muscles. But my trainer, Jim Leo, started me using the Bodyblade,
and I for the first time felt the same fatigue as driving the
car. The nice thing is that I now train the same muscles without
having to drive 225 mph. Good stuff."
Sam Hornish Jr.
Team Penske
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Being a spinal cord injured person the Bodyblade has allowed me
to strengthen, condition and improve my overall stability. Bodyblade
has helped me to function at highest level.
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"I did use the blade quite a bit prior to the 2004 Games. I
was having a lot of shoulder problems leading up to the Olympics. The
bodyblade was a large part of my rehab - it truly made a difference
in keeping my shoulders in tact, not to mention gave my entire body
a workout at the same time! Awesome product!"
Rebecca Giddens, Silver Medalist |
Sports Training and Rehabilitation Patients
"I have found Bodyblade to be a very versatile and valuable tool for evaluation
and treatment of strength, coordination, and proprioception problems throughout
the body. It is the most innovative and practical rehabilitative device
I have seen in years"
Elizabeth R. Ikeda
M.S. PT. O.C.S.
The University of Montana, P.T. Dept.
"I wanted to let you know how valuable we have found Bodyblade to be in
the rehabilitation of our patients. We use it with the pre and post-op shoulders,
knees and low backs. Its uses are only limited by the Therapist's imagination.
My staff and my patients thank you"
Valerie Sinkus
PT Professional Physical Therapy Associates, Inc.
"Bodyblade is the most dynamic form of free weight muscle training because
of the rapid rhythmic contractions produced during both upper extremity
and lower extremity exercise. By reproducing the typical motions employed
with free weight rehabilitation, we can further emphasize the vital co-contractions
that occur with all joint movements. The Bodyblade has been included in
our 'Therapeutic Exercise' curriculum as an important rehabilitation tool
for muscle education and proprioceptive training; it demonstrates a capacity
for muscle re-education focusing on co-contractions, a very dynamic aspect
of joint stability and function"
Daniel J. Cipriani
PT., A.T., C.
Medical College of Ohio,
Instructor, P.T. Program
"We become more convinced each day that Bodyblade is our best piece of
equipment. The Bodyblade appears deceptively easy until it is picked up
and them it becomes a challenge."
Dorothy M. Cook
PT Des Moines Physical Therapy Center
"The Bodyblade affords our patients an effective means of rehabilitation
while providing a fun challenge. We are sold on it!"
June Thomas
M.A. A.T., C. Redondo Physical Therapy, Kent, WA.
"Because our practice predominantly treats professional dancers, we see
many foot, ankle and hip injuries. Since the Bodyblade has joined our equipment
supply we have found many creative ways to enhance the endurance and proprioceptive
abilities of our dancers, in weight bearing positions. We use it while sitting
on a ball for partial weight bearing, standing in arabesque positions for
stability or just to achieve a full body workout. Everyone enjoys the Bodyblade
because they feel such a sense of accomplishment when they can make it move
while they are moving. Thank you for inventing it!"
Marika Molnar
PT. Director Westside Dance Physical Therapy
"I've used Bodyblades in my clinic for the past two years, treating a number
of orthopedic patients ranging from wrist, shoulder and elbow to neck, thoracic
and low back injuries. I have nothing but positive things to say about the
Bodyblade as a very effective tool in treating and training all orthopedic
problems. It's the most fun and challenging piece of equipment our patients
have and they love it!"
Roger Wegley
PT. Ballard Physical Therapy
"I lecture monthly to a group of prosthetists from all over the country
on the benefits of PT for the amputee patient. In my opinion, if a patient
wants one piece of equipment which will do an outstanding job at increasing
strength and improving function, I highly recommend a Bodyblade."
Randy T
PTA
Bodyblade, combined with the total gym and BOSU balance trainer and swimming
are my personal tools for my own training sessions. When I travel, the Bodyblade
goes with me for use in a hotel room. I have pain from osteoarthritis throughout
my body. Bodyblade assists me in achieving better sleep at night. My clients
especially seniors (even the 80s) share my feelings about Bodyblade and
use it sometimes exclusively for their functional fitness training for strength,
muscular endurance, and balance/stability.
The training effect is amazing for reducing joint pain; especially in the
spine. The stabilization effect is amazing. I use it in my Living Room or
on the front lawn. I keep it in my car to use away from home.
Jim O'Meara
Personal Trainer
As a clinician with 24 years experience (12 of those working
exclusively with professional golfers) I'm always looking for ways to more
effectively train and treat my clients. I used the Bodyblade almost daily
while working with professional golfers and found it to be a very effective
tool in the treatment of low back, elbow, and shoulder problems. Motor control
and body awareness is a big component in golf and the Bodyblade helps me
train golfers to achieve and stabilize desired positions in patterns of
movement specific to golf.
Ralph Simpson PT, OCS, CMPT, ATC
Physical Therapy Professionals
"I am convinced that my Bodyblade exercises saved me from rotator cuff
surgery. There was no way that I could have been laid up for three months
while healing after surgery; especially when I considered that the chances
of complete recovery after surgery was questionable. I started with the Classic
doing primarily internal/external rotation. I then graduated to the Pro. Today
I have absolutely no shoulder problems, and as I said, I attribute this entirely
to my Bodyblade workouts.
Thanks!
Peter A. Holst, D.C.
NYCC '85
450 East Main Street
Middletown, NY 10940
"I have found Bodyblade to be a very versatile and valuable tool for evaluation
and treatment of strength, coordination, and proprioception problems throughout
the body. It is the most innovative and practical rehabilitative device
I have seen in years"
Elizabeth R. Ikeda
M.S. PT. O.C.S.
The University of Montana, P.T. Dept.
"I wanted to let you know how valuable we have found Bodyblade to be in
the rehabilitation of our patients. We use it with the pre and post-op shoulders,
knees and low backs. Its uses are only limited by the Therapist's imagination.
My staff and my patients thank you"
Valerie Sinkus
PT Professional Physical Therapy Associates, Inc.
"Bodyblade is the most dynamic form of free weight muscle training because
of the rapid rhythmic contractions produced during both upper extremity
and lower extremity exercise. By reproducing the typical motions employed
with free weight rehabilitation, we can further emphasize the vital co-contractions
that occur with all joint movements. The Bodyblade has been included in
our 'Therapeutic Exercise' curriculum as an important rehabilitation tool
for muscle education and proprioceptive training; it demonstrates a capacity
for muscle re-education focusing on co-contractions, a very dynamic aspect
of joint stability and function"
Daniel J. Cipriani
PT., A.T., C.
Medical College of Ohio,
Instructor, P.T. Program
"We become more convinced each day that Bodyblade is our best piece of
equipment. The Bodyblade appears deceptively easy until it is picked up
and them it becomes a challenge."
Dorothy M. Cook
PT Des Moines Physical Therapy Center
"The Bodyblade affords our patients an effective means of rehabilitation
while providing a fun challenge. We are sold on it!"
June Thomas
M.A. A.T., C. Redondo Physical Therapy, Kent, WA.
"Because our practice predominantly treats professional dancers, we see
many foot, ankle and hip injuries. Since the Bodyblade has joined our equipment
supply we have found many creative ways to enhance the endurance and proprioceptive
abilities of our dancers, in weight bearing positions. We use it while sitting
on a ball for partial weight bearing, standing in arabesque positions for
stability or just to achieve a full body workout. Everyone enjoys the Bodyblade
because they feel such a sense of accomplishment when they can make it move
while they are moving. Thank you for inventing it!"
Marika Molnar
PT. Director Westside Dance Physical Therapy
"I've used Bodyblades in my clinic for the past two years, treating a number
of orthopedic patients ranging from wrist, shoulder and elbow to neck, thoracic
and low back injuries. I have nothing but positive things to say about the
Bodyblade as a very effective tool in treating and training all orthopedic
problems. It's the most fun and challenging piece of equipment our patients
have and they love it!"
Roger Wegley
PT. Ballard Physical Therapy
"I lecture monthly to a group of prosthetists from all over the country
on the benefits of PT for the amputee patient. In my opinion, if a patient
wants one piece of equipment which will do an outstanding job at increasing
strength and improving function, I highly recommend a Bodyblade."
Randy T
PTA
My experiences with Hymanson Inc/Bodyblade have always been exceptional in
every way. Jennifer is always able to offer suggestions or options for my
patients. I feel very comfortable having a patient contact the company because
I know they will receive courteous and timely service.
Jane E. Trahan, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
The Bodyblade provides the only product that addresses coordination; usual
strength training programs miss this on resistant programs
Stacy Barrows, PT
Century City Physical Therapy
I specialized in testing the shoulder. This device fits well into my philosophy
of treating the shoulder. Excellent for upper extremities and trunk strengthening/control.
I recommend to all patients with MDI of the shoulder.
Marty Kelley, PT
Physical Therapy
Unique therapeutic possibilities, outstanding for sustained engagement of
upper extremities across midline of body with core support.
Mary Kowar, PT
Mary Kowar & Associates
Sports Training
"I did use the blade quite a bit prior to the 2004 Games. I was having
a lot of shoulder problems leading up to the Olympics. The bodyblade was
a large part of my rehab - it truly made a difference in keeping my shoulders
in tact, not to mention gave my entire body a workout at the same time!
Awesome product!"
Rebecca Giddens
Silver Medalist
Athens Olympics
"The Bodyblade is a very important tool in the Chicago White Sox conditioning
program. Our athletes use the Bodyblade for throwing specific conditioning
and for core stability training. The Bodyblade has been very beneficial
as it enables full range of motion while imitating a throwing pattern and
developing shoulder strength. We have found that we can integrate the Bodyblade
with other tools to improve balance and proprioception while targeting a
specific kinetic movement or muscle group. Our pitchers use the Bodyblade
as part of their warm-up routine prior to competition and include it in
their cool downs post competition"
Steve Odgers
Director of Conditioning
Chicago White Sox
Bodyblade is fantastic in every way. Had the opportunity to meet Bruce
Hymanson last year-talked to him about pursuing Golf market, he was one
of the nicest men I have ever met.
Mark Spinelli
Golf Instructor
The Bodyblade is such unique piece of equipment that needs to
be in every training room or rehab facility. I have found great results
in baseball and softball players that are injured and need rehab. They come
back fast and stronger than any other rehab tool.
Michael La Marc, AT.C.,
Athletic Trainer
"The Bodyblade is one of the most innovative and effective rehabilitation
devices to be invented in the past twenty years. It is a versatile tool
that we use as a training and rehabilitation device. It is functional and
fun. You have to try it to truly appreciate what it can do for you. Once
you begin to use it your will wonder how you ever got along without it."
Vern Gambetta
Gambetta Sports Training Systems
"By having the athlete move the Bodyblade to create the oscillations that
fire the muscle or vice versa, we get a very similar, if not better, result
to that of the manual resistance. I have seen some of the other devices
that claim to perform a like function, but I still prefer the ease of use,
patient feedback and results that I have experienced with the Bodyblade.
We here with the Padres have many pieces of equipment that we can use to
condition and rehab our athletes. The Bodyblade is one of those and will
continue to be one as long as I am here."
Bill Henry, A.T.,C., C.S.C.S.
Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
San Diego Padres
I have been using the bodyblade for over five years now and I wouldn't
be in the situation I am in now if it weren't for the bobyblade. As a professional
athlete playing over a 150 games a year its very easy for body parts to
break down. The bodyblade has helped keep my shoulder in good enough shape
that I haven't missed a day from a shoulder injury since I started working
with the bodyblade. I can honestly say that without this piece of equipment
that I only have to use two/three times a week for five minutes that I might
not still be pitching. Thank you Bobyblade
Brian Cooper
Pitcher, San Francisco Giants
I have been a golf professional for 20 years and have spent the better
part of my life in reasonable shape. In 2004 I hurt my back and laid in
bed for almost 4 months. Herniations in l3,l4, l5, had me laid out and in
great pain. I lost 20 pounds and looked like I was going to die. Many things
happened to me on my way back to health. Aaron Mattes { active isolated
stretching} , Stewart Mcgill { back fitness Doctor} and the bodyblade. {Bruce
Hymanson} These people and their knowledge of the body and how it functions
have motivated me in ways a 49 year old wouldn't expect. The Bodyblade and
my imagination in its use has changed my body in tone and shape and should
be in everyone's workout regimen. Propreoceptively speaking, the Bodyblade
has few rivals and when you use it on unstable surfaces you will be totally
challenged. I believe this is the tipping point for this product and expect
the blade to be one of the most important training tools in sports training.
Kregg Moyer
I began training with the Bodyblade approximately 1 year ago and have found
it to be the most significant tool I have ever used as far as creating a
noticeable and lasting difference in my golf swing. I have increased my
swing speed by 9 miles per hour and have a feeling of much greater control
and stability throughout my entire swing. My distance has continually improved
and my increase in core stability has enabled me to do some pretty amazing
shots in my trick shot shows... including this one where I balance myself
on a 65 cm Swiss ball and hit a 250+ yard drive.
I'd recommend the Bodyblade to ANYONE interested in improving their core
stability and overall golf swing.
Ben Witter, PGA Professional
“Using the “Bodyblade” everyday has helped me with my
challenging, but exciting career!; Kite surf Instructor, Swim Instructor,
Personal Trainer and Physical Education Teacher.”
Best regards,
John A, California
Patient / Rehabilitation
This is a wonderful product. It has helped me so much in the treatment
of the tendinitis in my shoulder. It has also inspired me to start getting
in shape!
Mark Harman
I have been very athletically inclined my entire life. I was the Captain
of my High school Soccer team and played in College and on the co-ed teams
in the Army. I lettered in Track and Field I was in ballet and figure skating
at age 4. At age 20 I joined the United States Army and served for 5 years.
Being a female all this activity took its toll on my knees.
Patellar Femaral Syndrome stopped me from running and squatting and kneeling
on the floor. My knees hurt all the time whether I was active or just sitting
still. I went though physical therapy at Schofield Barracks on Oahu, HI and
they had a Bodyblade there. It became my favorite exercise and I had to have
one for use at home. With the help of the Bodyblade the pain in my knees decreased
as I strengthened the muscles that held the kneecap in place. Patellar Femaral
Syndrome is common in active females due to the angle that our upper leg meets
the knee and lower leg. I wish more women specifically knew about strengthening
these muscles before they have problems. Thank you for inventing the Bodyblade!
Aubrey Fahl - Cranston, RI
“Your Bodyblade has helped me so much, you see I’m a 40 year
old male that has had 12 shoulder surgeries, 6 on my right and 6 on my left.
But the real problem is with my left shoulder. Back in 1984 I was in great
shape. I lifted weights, swam everyday 1 miles in the ocean and ran on average
70 miles a week. One day on a bike ride I got hit by a car, my life has changed
from that day on. During surgery on my left shoulder I developed a bone infection
that was caught to late. By the time the doctors got the infection in control
it ate all the cartilage out of the socket. Since then I have had a frozen
shoulder. I use to try weights to build size, but it came with a price, that
was extreme pain. Since I got both models of the Bodyblade it has helped me
regain the size in my chest, arms, but best of all my shoulders. Shoulders
I haven’t been able to work since 1984. I tell people when they ask
about my change in size I tell them what Bodyblade has done for me.”
John A
Weight Loss and Exercise
"This is a wonderful product. I am disabled and overweight and on the low
carb diet and 1 ½ year of the Bodyblade. I've actually dropped 4 dress sizes
and can walk much better! Thanks for a fabulous product!"
Victoria W
“An associate of mine, has just ordered a BODYBLADE from you! I have
been using the product, a PRO model for the past 13 months and have seen
some excellent results, therefore I have recommended it to a number of friends.
I use my BODYBLADE 3-4 times per week for between 15-20 minutes per session
working with variations of the prescribed motions. Combined with a sensible
diet and some running, I have reached what I believe to be an optimum bodyweight
and a pretty decent physique...in a very convenient and low risk manner.
Golf is my passion (Scratch Handicapper) and I am convinced that the strength
and tone that I have added and maintained have contributed to an improvement
in my overall game. My flexibility is better, I have more stamina to play
4 day events and I have definitely added length without increasing effort”.
Best wishes and I hope that you sell a gazillion.
P.S. I also travel with mine in my golf bag...FYI the core stabilization
exercise is without question the most difficult and my least favorite but
undoubtedly the most beneficial!
Chris F-H
"I've been using the Bodyblade for about three months. In this time I've
been able to lose over 40 lbs using it and sticking to a low fat diet. Over
6 inches in my waist alone. Now its helping me to tone up. Thanks for the
help"
Neal C
"I just wanted to thank you for making such a great product. It is the
only exercise "program" I have ever stuck with. In less than 10 minutes
per day I'm able to maintain healthy muscle tone and have lost 30 pounds
during the year. Thanks again!"
R.Webb
"A friend suggested the Bodyblade to me. I used the internet to find your
phone number. I have lost 70 pounds and kept it off! I'm 76 years old and
this seems to be what I needed."
Rebecca D. - CA.
"I'm 58, when I was 56 and 189 pounds I bought a Bodyblade Classic. I now
weigh 146 pounds. I changed my eating habits but I never dieted. Not bad
for an old couch potato! Thanks for everything."
Larry L. - UT.
"My wife bought my Bodyblade about a year ago after speaking to you directly
as to which one she should get. I have been using it almost everyday for
mostly 10 minute workouts, sometimes 20 or even 30 on weekends. I feel a
big difference. I have a friend that bought a Bowflex around the same time.
He is bulky and large now but somewhat slow and uncoordinated. The blade
can give you cat like agility and make you far more coordinated. It must
be the free form exercise positions and all those reps. I have not lost
much weight over the last year. in fact I have only lost 12 lbs total. I
did go down two pants sizes 42-38. Jacket went up from 48 to 52. I am 41
and weigh 250 now. I quit smoking, drinking caffeinated drinks and feel
like a million dollars. Just thought you might want to know that the Bodyblade
brought me around and made working out an enjoyable experience as I can
workout anywhere with it."
Thanks,
Jim S
Working the program again - by myself nobody else around here no TV, no
advertising. Many people avoid the benefit - it seems hidden
Steven Shumelda
Inspiracion Angelica
I have been a bodyblade user for the last 6 years. Exercising with Bodyblade
has increased my mid-section strength as well as reduced my waistline. I noticed
in as soon as 2 weeks I have lost one inch off my waistline and my back does
not ache after I cut the lawn. I also run with more rhythm.
JB -Michigan
“About a year ago I ordered a Bodyblade. I had seen it on QVC and was
intrigued. When I received the Bodyblade, my husband’s first reaction
was, “You paid how much for that thing?!” I just smiled, handed
it to him and said, “Give it a try.” “He did and looked
at me like I had was completely insane because it was so easy to use that
he didn’t think it could possibly work. At least that’s what he
thought for the first 15 seconds he used it. After 30 seconds he was sweating,
after 45 he was grimacing. He managed to get through the first exercise for
the full 60 seconds. The amount of time he could keep the blade going continued
to drop with each exercise. He had to keep taking breaks and coming back to
it. Now, let me tell you, he is 50 years old and in great shape, even so the
Bodyblade was a real challenge. While he has always been a thin and relatively
fit person, in the last few years his pants had started getting a little snug
around the middle. In the 30 years I have known him, he has never been able
to sustain a fitness routine of any kind - that is until the Bodyblade. Now
he gets up every morning and invests 6 minutes in his Blade routine. He is
back into his 31-inch pants and no longer has constant pain in his shoulder.
He likes the Bodyblade so much, that I just ordered him the Cardioblades for
Christmas and plan to buy him the Professional Blade for his birthday. I even
plan to buy one for my 78-year-old father for Christmas. For me personally,
I think the Blade is the best fitness product I have ever tried and I’ve
tried them all from free weights to yoga. I have had numerous injuries, including
knees, a hamstring tendon, and a wrist. There are a lot of exercises and products
I just can’t use anymore. But I can use the Bodyblade. No other product
makes it so easy to use with proper form that gives you RESULTS. As you know,
no fitness product will do you any good unless you use it and use it correctly.
The great thing about Bodyblade is that it is so simple to use you can’t
use it wrong. The Blade takes so little time and works so well that using
it is no problem. In fact, even my exercise resistant husband uses the Blade
5 - 6 days a week and really hates to miss a day when he has to travel. (The
great thing about the Cardioblades is he can take them with him.) Take it
from me, the Bodyblade is fun, it’s easy to use, takes up so little
room and best of all it works”
Sincerely yours,
Lanier Cordell LA
“I use my Bodyblade for those 6 exercises about 3 days a week in the
evening when I have the time and haven’t gotten bored with that yet
either and I’ve owned that for, I think, a few years (since the infomercial
first premiered?)!I truly believe that the Bodyblade is the finest piece of
exercise equipment ever designed and if there’s something else from
you, I’m sure it might be something to add to my workout.”
T.R.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to express my overall satisfaction
with your product. The Bodyblade provides great exercise and it is a wonderful
clinical tool.”
Regards,
Joyce G
“Bodyblade has been a part of my life before breakfast every day for
over a year and people tell me I look ten years younger!”
Dave P
“I’ve been telling people about Bodyblade for the last 3 years.
I think that the Bodyblade has the greatest effect on all of the core muscles
and it tones the entire body. But, what I really love about it is, it totally
brings all of the muscles in to perfect harmony and it’s like a chain
reaction, with the way your body feels so connected with itself.
There is nothing like the Bodyblade and someone would have to fight me to
take it away from me. It will always be a part of my daily workout.
I’m in the music business and need to travel somewhat and it’s
fantastic to take on the road with me and get my great workouts right in my
motel room. I’m also a blind person and the wonderful simplicity of
the workouts make it simple for anyone to do. So, if you ever need me to talk
about the Bodyblade, I can harangue about it all night and day.”
Turley Richards
“I have used Bodyblade for about 2 years on and off and I must say,
it really works. It tones and tightens muscles, without the extreme fatigue
felt by lifting weights. You can work all the muscles just like a dancer.
They have perfect bodies. I highly recommend buying this product.”
Glenn of CA
“Bruce, your Bodyblade is the first thing I’ve actually used
over any length of time for exercise. I am amazed as its effectiveness: I
have muscles that I haven’t seen in years and I’m developing definition
I’ve never had. But most important to me is that I actually do use it.
And that it can be done is six minutes a day both boggles my mind and intrigues
it and it seems to be building my body too.”
Frank H
“I’m going to be 74 years old on May 17, 2001. I’ve been
using the Bodyblade for a few months and I have increased my strength, endurance
in walking and general well being. I’m also happy about the fact that
the Bodyblade for me, replaces the treadmill, walking and weightlifting. Thank
you Mr. Hymanson for producing a product that is truly beneficial to my well
being.”
Angelo T
“Let me just say. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I have tried everything
from stair climbers, free weights, bowflex, etc and nothing can compare to
your product. I have only had it for two weeks now, but I can feel and see
the difference. I only use it for 10 minutes, 3 times a day and let me tell
you, this thing has me feeling muscle that I never knew I had. I was very
hesitant to purchase the product at first (having been taken so many times
before). But I am truly glad I did.”
Kurt T
“My Bodyblade arrived eight weeks ago and I have used it every day since.
Unlike any other fitness tool I have tried I WANT to use it. There are two
basic reasons: 1. The exercises are enjoyable; I don’t hurt or even
breathe too hard while I’m doing them. 2. The results are visible very
quickly: my biceps are now only a little smaller than my neck. My story is
that I had throat surgery followed by radiation, as a result that I cannot
swallow. I also lost a lot of muscle in my neck and shoulders due to nerve
damage. In fact, my left shoulder has given me enormous pain for most of last
year and a half. For this I have tried exercise and extensive therapy-to no
avail. Enter the Bodyblade in about a week I noticed an improvement in my
left shoulder and the improvement continues as long as I am careful not to
overdo it. Furthermore, I see a big change in my neck muscles. Thank you for
inventing such a great product. My goal is to get my golf swing back. So far,
so good”
Dave H
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