Best RV Travel Gear? A Sarong! + RV Park News

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Yes You Can, Girlfriend!  Go RV-ing and Rule the Roads

Say Hello to the Practical,

All-Purpose, Unisex Sarong

Most North Americans use the sarong (also known as a pareo, pireo or lava-lava) only as a swim suit cover up, but in Pacific nations it’s worn by both women and men as a skirt, dress, head scarf/shawl and even pantaloons. It makes for a fun afternoon at a girls’ get-together to see how many different outfits you can create from one. 

    For little cost and space you can have a large wardrobe of sarongs in your RV closet  for everyday and dressy occasions.   

Do a Google search for “sarongs” and you’ll find a huge choice of readymade pareos ranging from imported Balinese batiks to African prints and ruffled silks. It’s easy to make your own, even if you’re not a seamstress. A pareo is simply a rectangle of cloth without slits, straps or buttons. If you want other features, let your imagination go the limit. 

Buy two yards of 36-, 45- or 48-inch-wide fabric. The width of the fabric determines the length of the sarong.  If you're XL, you may need up to 2.5 yards. Hem the raw edges.  If you don’t know how to sew, use iron-on fusing or hemming tape.

Choose a cotton or blend in a tropical weight that's supple for easy tying and draping. If the fabric is too heavy it gets too thick in spots where it’s folded or tied. If it’s too thin, undergarments (or body parts) will show through.  See-through sarongs make good cover-ups and scarves, but now we’re talking about sarongs as garments that require little or no other clothes.  Underwear optional. 

See instructions for half a dozen or more ways to tie a pareo online at sites such as 

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-tie-a-sarong.  With practice you can tie it so it  stays put all day without pins. (Full disclosure. I’m good, but not that good, so I have safety pins in several sizes.)  I carry at least two sarongs, usually more,  lots more. I use them as garments, picnic table covers, beach blankets and a light cover for a cat nap. They wash and dry as easily as handkerchiefs. 

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COOKING ABOARD YOUR RV

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GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

These reports from our local sources are time-sensitive news and are not intended for travel planning. It's up to you to follow up as the story develops. Destinations are in boldface; dates are in red. 

NEW & FUTURE RV PARKS and CAMPGROUNDS

The new, full-service RV park at the Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg, Michigan (near Traverse City) is now open for overnight or extended stays. The park has a 24-hour clubhouse, laundry, restrooms, showers, a fenced dog park and shuttle service to the Casino with its restaurants and games. Reservations are at 

 https://book.rguest.com/onecart/unit/offers/759/Turtle-Creek

 Nearing completion at the Rock & Brews Casino in Braman, Oklahoma is a 21-site, full service RV park. It should be ready by October. The casino is also adding a major venue for shows. The new R&B Live Entertainment Center is expected to open in August, 2027. 

 A zoning change has been approved for a new, 99-acre RV park in Wakefield, Louisiana. The park will proceed in three phases, opening with 16 concrete RV pads around a 55-acre fishing lake.  The name and details of the new park near St. Francisville have not yet been announced. 

In Ellsworth, Maine a 28-site RV park is getting closer to creation. The Anchor Inn will have full hookups. See DisoverEllsworth.org/

EVENTS

This year’s Warren, Wisconsin Cranberry Festival will be held September 26-27. The Lions Club provides dry camping at the festival grounds. Ttwo full-service RV parks, Jellystone and McMullen, offer shuttle service to the festival. Make reservations ASAP.  For the 53rd year tlocal folks  will put on a party that includes 100 food booths, 100 farmers market stalls, 300 flea markets, 100 or more arts and crafts vendors,  a parade, the election of a queen, walking tours of the cranberry marsh, a cranberry pancake breakfast and music everywhere. See Cranfest.com/

CHANGES, UPGRADES, NEW OWNERS, EXPANSIONS

Now known as the Keeshkeemaquah Campground & RV Park, the former Shady Oaks RV Campground between Sidney and Austin, Manitoba, continues as a family friendly getaway under the new name. Enjoy a prairie landscape, full hookups, a swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts, a pavilion, high speed internet, washrooms and showers, an open area for sports and trails for walking the meadows and oak forests. At an altitude of’ 1, 249 feet the park claims to have fewer mosquitoes.  Go to keeshcampground.ca/ 

The 30-site Oak Grove Campground in in Lincoln National Forest, El Paso, Texas is now open again following extensive repair and clean-up after the devastating 2024 South Fork Fire. The campground has vault toilets, fireplaces, tables and trash pickup. No hookups, no reservations. Sites are available only to small RV rigs, 18 feet or less. See (www.) fs.usda.gov/r03/lincoln/recreation/oak-grove-campground/

Also reopened is the RV campground in Madera, California at the district fairgrounds. Fifteen sites have full hookups; the rest have water and electric. The rate is $65 nightly and there is a three-day limit. Reserve now for the fair in September. https://www.camplife.com/7060631/reservations/ 

Good news from in the Beaver State. The Philomath, Oregon’s Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve major additions to the city's Tall Timber RV Park. Guests will soon find new sports  courts, a community gathering area, a propane fueling station and many other new amenities to the 47-acre park overlooking Newton Creek. For details try City Parks at (541) 929-6148 ext. 7

CLOSURES

Larrabee State Park, Bellingham, Washington will close its campgrounds and day use areas on September 15 until next May, 2027. During a massive underground project, old water systems will be replaced.  Park areas that do not provide water, such as trails and boat launches, will remain open.  Reserve early for RV sites with modern water service next year. (360) 676-2093

Buck Hall Recreation Area in Francis Marion National Forest, McClellanville, South Carolina is closed until next spring. Thanks to an $8 million project, aging infrastructure from the 1960's and ‘70s is being replaced with updated electric, water and restrooms/shower houses.   The area, which is on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, was settled as a plantation in the 1700's.  See recreation.gov or SM.FS.fmrd@usda.gov

WHAT IS FULL-TIME RV TRAVEL REALLY LIKE? 

 We tell the whole story, from making the hard decision to sell everything and go on the road, to a happy ending when we became part-timers again. 

We traveled full-time for 10 great years. 

 Do you dream of living and traveling in a complete home on wheels? Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition by Janet Groene & Gordon Groene is a total guide to the full-time life on wheels. Should you sell the house or rent it out? Downsize possessions or put them in storage? Too young to retire? See our chapter on ways to make a living anywhere. Kids on board? We cover home schooling and also an exit strategy if and when it's time to settle down. Order at any book store or let Amazon gift wrap and ship it for you.   https://amzn.to/29XFEkq 

Camping cuisine is part of the fun, the art, the sport of RV travel. Save money. Make friends around the grill or campfire. Eat healthier. See weekly tips and recipes at https://campandrvcook.blogspot.com

 

Throw an RV Party

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Let’s Party at the Campsite!

Remember when you could give a party for 20 in your dorm room? Hosting a crowd in a campsite, tailgate lot or infield is a snap by comparison.  Here’s how to have a whale of a party in a minnow-size space.

* First, check campground or park regulations. You may have to pay for or limit guests. Non-registered guests may not be permitted at all.  Observe campground quiet hours, generator rules, music or other noise regulations and rules regarding alcohol. 

* Know campground rules about children and pets. Some areas may be off limits to minors unless accompanied by an adult. 

Make use of disposables

* Consider bringing some rental some items such as folding chairs, folding tables, a big coffee urn and big coolers for ice and drinks. Buy inexpensive tarps to rig as awnings or sun flies. Stock up on disposable dinnerware, glasses and trash bags.

Provide a special space for kids, even if it's just a card table

* Set up several drink and food stations around the site so guests can easily serve themselves. Avoid clustering in one area. If possible, set up an area for kids.  

* Let guests know locations of the park’s bathrooms, showers and changing rooms. Tell them to bring their own beach towels. 

* Everyone wants to "help" with the food, but space is tight. Keep everyone outside your RV if possible. Have suitable stain treatments on hand for spills, especially on RV on your upholstery or carpeting. Once stains set, they’re impossible to remove. 

Bring a folding tent, shelter, beach umbrella

* Are your fire extinguishers up to date? 

* Plan a menu of finger foods: chips, dips, cookies, veggie sticks, fresh fruit. Mny RV parks have delivery from inside or outside. If you’re “ordering in” for the hot food, think of corn dogs, spring rolls, drumsticks, sweet potato fries.

* A kicky way to serve a big crowd is to make box lunches or nosebag lunches in advance. Use gaily colored paper bags or tie them in bandanas, hobo style. Classy sandwiches that don’t have to be kept cold include sharp cheddar with chutney and crisp bacon, cream cheese with jelly or olives, or provolone withy sliced tomato and sweet onion. Add a shiny apple, a packaged brownie, wet wipe and a napkin.  

* Lastly, be prepared for a thorough clean-up with plenty of trash bags and recycling bins or bags. 

         

WHAT IS FULL-TIME RV TRAVEL REALLY LIKE? 

 We spill our whole story, start to end, warts and all.....

We traveled full-time for 10 great years. 

 Do you dream of living and traveling in a complete home on wheels? Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition by Janet Groene & Gordon Groene is a total guide to the full-time life on wheels. Should you sell the house or rent it out? Downsize possessions or put them in storage? Too young to retire? See our chapter on ways to make a living anywhere. Kids on board? We cover home schooling and also an exit strategy if and when it's time to settle down. Order at any book store or let Amazon gift wrap and ship it for you.   https://amzn.to/29XFEkq 

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Dateline: August 14, 2026

CHANGES, NEW OWNERS, UPGRADES

Two RV resorts in the Townsend, Tennessee area are now part of the Streamside hospitality family. Little Arrow Outdoor Resort offers RV and tent sites, cabins, tiny homes, glamping, on-site Airstreams and vacation homes near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Little Arrow Base Camp RV Park has about 30 sites, a swimming pool and playground.

Chestnut Ridge Campground in Hubbard, Ohio, has new owners. The campground has pull-thru sites with water and electric and also full hook-up sites, a laundry, fishing, swimming, volleyball, cornhole, a dump station and a picturesque barn for weddings and family reunions.  The 55-acre campground closes in mid-October and opens again in the spring. To date, the new owners have not announced any changes. Check ChestnutRidgeCampground.com (330) 534-2352

Cortland, 

The new Nature Center at Mosquito Lake State Park, Cortland, Ohio, has an education area, outdoor education deck, pollinator garden, natural bird-feeding stations, and more. The park’s year-round campground has full and partial hookups and three ADA sites, two bathhouses (closed in winter), basketball and a playground. (866) 644-6727.

In Mifflin, Ohio, Charles Mill Beach Campground has a new, state-of-the-art playground as part of a multi-million $ project that has also added full hookups, new bathhouses, sports courts and a pavilion overlooking Charles Mill Lake. (419) 368-8885.

Bluegrass Campground in Swanton, Ohio, has new owners. Upgrades are underway.  The year-round park has outdoor sports courts, a community building with arcade and activities, live music events and a pond for fishing and swimming. Nightly and seasonal rates are available.

(419) 875-5110  

NEW AND FUTURE RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS

New in Olmsted County, Minnesota is a campground in the county's Olmsted Park. It has 42 sites with electric and water plus a dump station, cabins, Wi-Fi and a playground. The former site of the park's campground flood often and will become a green space or perhaps a youth camp. Reservations, https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/80CA0EFF-B407-4792-8541-CE0320E6FCCF/map?tabID=37&mapID=32

The name says it all. The Best Campground Near Me just opened officially near Dushore, Pennsylvania. Here you’ll find RV pads, cabins, a remodeled bathhouse and upgraded Wi-Fi. It’s near Worlds End State Park, which offers swimming, fishing and 26 miles of trails. Email 

stay@bestcampgroundnearme.com or call (601) 691-2267

EVENTS

This year’s Staunton River Fall Star Party will be held October 5-11 at Staunton River State Park, Scottsburg, Virginia. This fall’s party (there's also a star party in spring) invites astronomers to camp on the Observation Field during the event, which includes workshops, stargazing, evening program and family-friendly history and nature programs.  For information call (434)-572-4623 or contact StauntonRiver@dcr.virginia.gov

Enjoy dazzling fall color in Oak Creek Canyon during the Fall Fest, to be held October 3 at Slide Rock State Park, Sedona, Arizona. Bring your own picnic and enjoy children’s activities, nature programs, contests and live entertainment. (928) 282-3034. Slide Rock is a day use park on the site of a pioneer apple orchard. Search under Sedona for overnight sites nearby.

BE PREPARED 

   Stuff happens when you're away from home too. Be prepared for delays, breakdown, sudden evacuation, can't find ice, fire ban, supply chain interruptions, civil disturbances.  How much food will you need for a week in the woods for two adults and two kids?  A month in a remote fish camp? A two-week power outage? See Survival Food Handbook for tips on buying, stowing, and making meals from ordinary supermarket supplies that need no fresh ingredients. 

This book was written for campers, RV travelers and boaters who have limited storage space. It's not about having a year's supply of dried food in your cellar. 

Where to go next? See Janet's no-spin travel news of places to go, with dates and details, at https://janetgroene.blogspot.com 

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Gala parties? Prizes? Discounts? A chance to get in on the "ground" floor? 

RV PARK GRAND OPENING, SOFT OPENING, RE-OPENING: Need to Know

What does it mean when a campground, RV Park or RV Resort is opening or re-opening in PHASES?  Is there a red flag here?

A phased RV park opening, an expansion, addition or construction could mean delight or disaster for your RV dollar, depending on how deep you dig into the details. 

There are Soft Openings, Grand Openings and routine, annual season openings. Pre-opening sales could mean anything from a discount on future site rentals to a large down payment for a lot in a development that has yet to begin construction.

Re-openings could be related to a renovation or to full or partial recovery from a natural disaster.

1. Pre-opening or pre-construction.  Here you’re buying a promise and a dream but also a chance to buy or reserve a choice site before they’re all snapped up. Read the fine print on the contract and check the timetable as well as the reputation and financial status of the builder.

2. Re-opening after a disaster. After suffering one tragedy, it’s only natural that campground managers need to get back to earning revenue as soon as possible. That may mean skimping on some features for a while. I know of one park that was made basically livable within a few days after a tornado, but the park was a mess and the swimming pool didn't open again for more than two years.  

 Another campground lost 20,000 trees in a recent storm.  They are back to normal but there are no longer any shaded sites. In one re-opened RV resort, sites were available but the Wi-Fi hadn’t been restored yet.  Call the park directly to ask about specific features that are important to you such as a shower house, full hookups, pool or golf course. 

3. Will the opening of Phase Two or Three bring new features you have been looking for or more crowding and higher rates?  In one midwestern RV park, Phase Two means the addition of 50 acres and more than 250 RV sites, all crammed together far from the pool and clubhouse.  Is your quiet, leafy park being "upgraded" by adding a noisy theme park or worse? 

Lastly, can you get there? The park may be open but you can’t get there due to highway closures anywhere along your route. Get information directly from the park and highway patrol, not Facebook nor the park's website. 

WHEN TRAVEL EMERGENCIES HAPPEN IN YOUR RV

SURVIVAL FOOD HANDBOOK is a guide to survival when you're Out There and out of fresh provisions.  It's written just for RV travelers and campers who have limited storage space.

 Whether it's fridge failure, or you're broke  or quarantined or weathered in, stuff happens. See provisioning information, lists, tips and make-do menus made solely with stowed foods from supermarkets (not those expensive doomsday rations).  Plan your personal three-day standby pantry with familiar, affordable staples for travel, home, boating and camping. 

Kindle or paperback, it's a great gift idea for yourself or a friend.  https://amzn.to/3mIfryC 

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            GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS 7-31-26

Information here is from local sources and isn't intended to be a review or recommendation. It's up to you to follow the story as it develops.  Locations are in boldface. Event dates are in red. 

CHANGES, UPGRADES NEW OWNERS

The 35-acre Wolf’s Den Campground in East Haddam, Connecticut is now owned by a private equity firm. The campground is big rig-friendly and has weekend theme events for all ages, free cable and Wi-Fi, a convenience store, outdoor sports galore, clubhouse, a laundry, dump station, swimming pool and more. (860) 873-9681

NEW AND FUTURE RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS

New this season in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is the Upper Cattail Campground in Cattail Cove State Park. The campground has 78 sites with water and electric. Most also have sewers. There’s a shower building and a new white sand beach.

Now under development in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Maricopa County, Arizona is a new, 50-site campground that is expected to be finished by next March. The park will have an equestrian trailhead, restrooms with showers, a dump station and five sites for camp hosts.

A new KOA is coming to Texas Hill Country and should be open officially by this fall and it's offering reservations for early in September.  The new luxury RV resort in historic Frederiksburg, Texas will reflect the area’s German heritage with its Social Haus café’. Upscale features will include a lazy river, family swimming pool, pickleball, walking trails, hot tub, a shop selling sports accessories and a wine barn serving local beers and wines. See KOA.com/

The name says it all. Near Dushore, Pennsylvania, the new “Best Campground Near Me” is celebrating its first official season. Owned by a husband-wife team, the new place has cabins, renovated bathhouses, upgraded Wi-Fi, RV sites with hookups and pet-friendly sites. Future plans include a pavilion and a camp store featuring locally made goods.  See bestcampgroundnearme.com or call (601)691-2267

EVENTS

On Lake Champlain and next to a boat launch, Sunset Rock RV Park, Isle La Motte, Vermont holds a potluck with live music by Night Hawk on September 5. Come to listen or dance to a signature mix of rock, funk and dance numbers. The park has full hookups, a swimming pool, arcade, ice, propane, firewood, tiki bar, billiards and special events all season. (802) 393-2576, sunsetrockcampground@gmail.com

Now through September, Mississippi River State Park, Marianna, Arkansas, is the home of the esteemed Painting the Arkansas Parks exhibit. See original artwork created during artists’ visits to Arkansas parks. Included are large studio works and smaller plein air studies. Admission is free. The park has a number of camping areas, some with full hookups. (870) 295-4040

 Be here September 14-18 to participate in a "copyist" opportunity. Bring your favorite painting materials and set up your easel directly in front of the professional landscape art on display. 

See this week's camp recipes and inspirations for the camp cook. Save time and space, eat healthier and save money when you cook "at home" in your campsite. https://campandrvook.blogspot.com

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ABOUT NEW, CHANGING OR CLOSING RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS

Does your RV Need An A+ Upgrade?

It’s smart to have a reserve fund for upgrades to your RV. Sometimes you just have a yen for something new. Other times, the old must go and the new is available in an improved version.

Here’s how an upgrade might fit into your budget. 

Window coverings such as mini-blinds take a beating from highway motion and strong sunrays. They may need replacing every few years. Standard sizes cost about $35 to $90 and up per window plus installation. 

Awnings can be added for $1,000 and up depending on size, material and the complexity of the manual or electric mechanism. Installation adds to the cost but there are good reasons to get professional help, even for a simple, manual, DIY awning. If you need replacement only for the fabric, get quotes from two or three awning specialists  It isn't just a matter of color and pattern. Many grades are available and it's essential to get the right type for your existing hardware. 

Privacy matters.  Even when your computer firewall is secure, it does not mask your personal  IP address and location. For additional privacy, get an IP address you can set up to indicate any location worldwide. Hide My IP can change your “address” every day if you want. 

  

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Patio mats rarely last more than a season, but they pay for themselves in good looks while keeping grit out of your RV. Buy an all-weather, lightweight, reversible, folding mat to carry in the RV  for under $200. Bonus pooints if it comes with its own carry case. Sweep or hose it clean, fold and stow.

A new mattress? Maybe not. Get a memory foam topper at least three or four inches thick and even a futon pad feels cushy. 

A Taller toilet? To save space, most RV toilets skimp on size. You may be able to get more comfort from a new one that is taller or has a more generous seat design, even though it takes up no more floor space. Shop around. 

Spare tire covers take a beating from the sun while saving the spare that hangs on your stern. They are sold in plain white or black, with slogans,  or as custom works of art. Get a classy new one for $50 or so.

Water filters are a health plus. They range from built-in, under-the sink filters with separate faucet to simple types that screw onto the hose. The better the filter the softer your shower water and the tastier your coffee and reconstituted orange juice.

WHAT IS FULL-TIME RV TRAVEL REALLY LIKE? 

 We spill our whole story, start to end, warts and all.....

We traveled full-time for 10 great years. 

 Do you dream of living and traveling in a complete home on wheels? Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition by Janet Groene & Gordon Groene is a total guide to the full-time life on wheels. Should you sell the house or rent it out? Downsize possessions or put them in storage? Too young to retire? See our chapter on ways to make a living anywhere. Kids on board? We cover home schooling and also an exit strategy if and when it's time to settle down. Order at any book store or let Amazon gift wrap and ship it for you.   https://amzn.to/29XFEkq 

Camping cuisine is part of the fun, the art, the sport of RV travel. Save money. Make friends around the grill or campfire. Eat healthier. See weekly tips and recipes at https://campandrvcook.blogspot.com

CAMPGROUNDS AND RV PARKS;

GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS JULY 24, 2026

    These news items are from local sources in tourism and real estate and are not for RV travel planning. They are presented here to give you a heads-up so you can follow the story on your own as it develops. 

NEW AND FUTURE RV PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS

 

The year-round campground at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park, Alberta, is adding a new loop. The campground has primitive and hookup sites, washrooms, flush toilets, a dump station (fee), life jacket loaner station, playground, ice fishing, skiing and other winter sports and a full menu of things to do in all seasons. Bookings are now accepted through September 20, 2026. Phone 1-877-537-2757. 

 

EVENTS

Camp with woods, water and whoopee at the Jellystone Camp Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Known for its theme weekends and live entertainment, the resort has booked The Paddio Diddios band for August 1-2. The resort has a full menu of amenities for RV-ers: Premium and Standard RV sites, golf cart rentals, a laundry, campfire get-togethers, a Wibit Water Course, Splash Zone, swimming pool, jumping pillow, mini golf, gem mining, food and drink for adults and kids, a camp store, pavilion and fishing. (337) 433-1114

This will be the 51st year for the esteemed Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Dates are September 25-27, 2026. The setting is the historic Atalaya Castle, a Moorish-style winter home and sculpture studio built in the 1930s by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. See works by more than 100 prominent artists, sculptors and creators, then enjoy the park’s wildlife, walking paths, nature centers and camping. The campground has sites with water and electric, and some with sewer. (843) 237-4440 or southcarolinaparks.com/

SCUTTLEBUTT

    In Point Arena, California, the city council has approved permits for a small campground at Arena Cove. The project will have ten campsites and a manager's site. Existing structures will be removed. A start date for the seasonal campground hasn't been decided. 

In historic Tonawanda, New York there is talk of turning a former dump site into an RV park. Rumors are flying and tempers rising. Stay tuned. 

    Near Mehama, Oregon, work ius expected to begin next February on the restoration of Bear Creek Park, which was destroyed in the Beachie Creek fires. The expanded park will have additional day use facilities and new RV sites as well as walk-in and ADA sites.

Expected to be ready next year, a new clubhouse is coming to the Wine Region RV Resort, Marsing, Idaho. During construction the resort has no showers, restrooms , WiFi nor laundry. Nightly and weekly rates are available. The resort is well situated for touring 15 nearby wineries. Phone: (208) 872-2509

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