Weekly Photo Challenge: Grid

“Bars on the window are merely the grid through which we see shooting stars.”

Kamila Shamsie

LOOKING UP

For reasons much too boring to explain, my Scotland photos remain offline so I am once again drawing from the archives to address this week’s challenge. The good news is it gave me an opportunity to revisit some favorite captures from past travels. The opening shot was a glorious glass ceiling I found in Buenos Aires. Hard not to look up with so much beauty above.

LINES AND CIRCLES

Still looking up, in nearby Mendoza an intricate grid of metal stairways intersecting with circles in the roof of a contemporary vineyard.

WALKING THE GRID

A bit farther away, grids on grids in the hall of a shopping market in Central Europe.

KENTUCKY DOME

Closer to home, an amazing reflection in the glass windows of downtown Louisville Kentucky. Looking up, but not quite as far 😊

WINDOW WASHERS

Still finding grids on high, how would you like to have THIS window washing job? It was only a small part of the wall of windows gracing the swimming pavilion from Beijing’s Olympic Park.

GOT GAME?

On a more plebeian level, I thought the grid of this Chinese game, with it’s pieces’ beautiful characters, made an interesting capture.

TOMORROW’S DINNER

Finally, on the coast of Maine, a complex grid made up of dozens of crab traps awaiting tomorrow’s expedition.

In closing, you may notice the lack of my usual quotations. I’m blaming the overload of the past few weeks but must admit the lack of reasonable quotes on the subject may also have had something to do with it. Enjoy some other entries by clicking here.

Tags: weekly photo challenge

99 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Grid”

pix & kardz on October 6, 2015 at 2:40 am said:

what a brilliant collection of grids. that one image makes me thankful that i am not a window washer by profession! 🙂

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Dirt Road Wife on October 3, 2015 at 4:52 pm said:

The dome photo is stunning! I’m a nature lover and revel in the beauty of wild things. So I forget to stop and look for the beauty in man-made objects, too. The lines and color are spot on!

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Fife Photos and Art on October 3, 2015 at 1:04 pm said:

I love the Kentucky Dome, an amazing photograph, and the crab traps, which are quite different to the crab creels in Scotland, and the crab pots in Cornwall are different again 🙂

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mvobsession on October 3, 2015 at 11:27 am said:

Stunning… just stunning

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pommepal on October 1, 2015 at 7:32 pm said:

Perfect selection for this theme, the window washers will never be out of work!!!

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- Tina Schell on October 2, 2015 at 7:03 am said:
  
  LOL you got that right Pauline! Thanks for stopping by.
  
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Truels on September 28, 2015 at 7:04 pm said:

Amazing photos in this series, Tina.

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Ali on September 27, 2015 at 3:07 pm said:

Striking similarity between your stairs from Mendoza and the library in Liverpool

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 9:13 pm said:
  
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Dina on September 27, 2015 at 11:14 am said:

Magnificent take on the challenge, Tina. 👍

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 9:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dina!
  
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ashu@ashstylegourmet on September 26, 2015 at 11:41 am said:

Wow, simply superb pictures, as always very happy to go through the post. The opening snap is too good, loved it the most.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 9:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Ashu!
  
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april kanew on September 26, 2015 at 8:02 am said:

wonderful shots…love the opening one..gorgeous!!! I will admit..I did miss your fabulous quotes!!😜

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  LOL April, they’re back in my next post – and with 12 photos I had plenty of make-up work to do!!
  
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Uday Narayanan on September 25, 2015 at 5:57 pm said:

Great series, Tina! That first image is a stunner, really! I love the third one for its composition and the nice grey tones. ‘Window Washers’, makes me wonder how we humans create such overpowering, magnificent structures that make the creator look insignificant in front of his own creations! 🙂

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Uday – it was a wonderful walk down memory lane for me – so glad you appreciated the effort!
  
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Andrew Seal on September 24, 2015 at 12:08 pm said:

A great collection Tina. There is obviously a story about the Scottish photos; hopefully you still have them all.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks Andrew – actually it was just finding the time to upload, edit and select on top of all the other catching up I had to do in light of being away and moving. VERY happy to be settled and back to normal life!
  
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  - Andrew Seal on September 27, 2015 at 11:33 pm said:
    
    Just enjoying all the photos in today’s post of yours; wonderful 🙂
Nature on the Edge on September 23, 2015 at 10:20 am said:

As usual i enjoy the variety and selection of your work, Tina. Some works of art here…. specially the metal work in the Central Europe building.
Look forward to seeing your photos of Scotland. Brooding, atmospheric countryside there.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks Liz – the countryside was incredible – I’ll be posting from it forever LOL!!!
  
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Lignum Draco on September 22, 2015 at 4:10 pm said:

Nice selection.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks LD
  
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Dalo 2013 on September 22, 2015 at 2:13 pm said:

Wonderful collection of shots Tina – the first one is just amazing. I’d have a crick-in-the-neck after staring at that all day, amazing what artists can create. Hope you had a great summer (guessing you did!). Cheers.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:35 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Randall – had fun with my memories on this one. Summer was incredibly hectic with lots of travel added to 2 moves but now back on track and enjoying the return to cooler weather here in the south.
  
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Celia on September 22, 2015 at 10:32 am said:

A stunning collection of grids! ‘Looking up’ and ‘Window washers’ are very impressive 🙂

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Celia, glad you enjoyed!
  
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iseebeautyallaroundbyrobpaine on September 22, 2015 at 9:03 am said:

Stunning images, I especially like the window washers!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks Rob – it was mesmerizing watching them. Can’t imagine doing that for a living!!
  
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Lindy Le Coq on September 22, 2015 at 1:01 am said:

Spot on once again, Tina! I have a fun shot of crab traps I’ll post one of these challenges!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Lindy – the traps are cool aren’t they?!
  
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Rumiya Murtazina on September 21, 2015 at 11:38 pm said:

Very interesting patterns!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  thanks very much Rumiya!
  
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dorannrule on September 21, 2015 at 9:39 pm said:

Once again, you have outdone yourself! These are fabulous interpretations for the “grid” challenge. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dor – hope you’re enjoying your break!!
  
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Svetlana Grobman on September 21, 2015 at 9:22 pm said:

Wonderful — as usual:). My favorites are the 4th and the 5th.
Svetlana

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Svetlana – I had fun revisiting the memories as I pulled these together.
  
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Alexandria Sage on September 21, 2015 at 7:05 pm said:

Hi Tina, Nice interpretation here. Beautiful set of photos! Long time no see, I know. My summer offered no real time of rest, holiday, or time to blog! In other words, overload. I’m sure missing it all and hope I can return on a more regular basis. To writing and reading both! Really enjoyed this one. Nice!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Hi back Alexandria – great to hear from you! Hope you got just a little bit of joy from your very busy summer. Glad to see you back and hope to see more of your lovely posts soon!
  
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lensandpensbysally on September 21, 2015 at 5:31 pm said:

Nice selection for the challenge…

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sally
  
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michealdebarra on September 21, 2015 at 2:56 pm said:

Great shots mam!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Sir!
  
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elleturner4 on September 21, 2015 at 10:38 am said:

Brilliant photos 🙂

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Elle!
  
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anotherday2paradise on September 21, 2015 at 9:45 am said:

Brilliant images for the challenge, Tina. I especially love the Kentucky Dome shot. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  It appears the dome was the runaway winner this week! Thanks so much for stopping by!
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on September 27, 2015 at 5:58 pm said:
    
    Always a treat, Tina.
atureaud on September 21, 2015 at 4:11 am said:

Fantastic shots~ specially the first beautiful one ! “Looking Up” has never been as amazing!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks Atureaud – imagine the work that went into creating such beauty!
  
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maamej on September 21, 2015 at 3:18 am said:

A very interesting and diverse collection, and even though you only had one quote, it was a good one.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Maamej. Must admit it was like a mini-vacation skipping the quotes this time thru!
  
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mithriluna on September 21, 2015 at 1:38 am said:

Beautiful as always Tina. You have a remarkable eye for beauty and composition.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Mithriluna for the very lovely compliment.
  
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Mabel Kwong on September 20, 2015 at 11:48 pm said:

Beautiful images, Tina. Those blue walls in Beijing at the Olympic Park look stunning and the cleaners seem to be doing a very good job of keeping them that stunning colour. My favourite of the lot would have to be the first one – I bet if I was looking up at it, I’d feel dizzy from its grandeur and beauty. Hope you are resting well from your trip 🙂

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Mabel – fully rested from the trip and the subsequent move. All caught up on administrivia and enjoying life back home. As for the window washers – I agree completely. I cannot imagine being that high on such a delicate platform!!
  
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pattimoed on September 20, 2015 at 10:02 pm said:

Great shots, Tina! My favorite, though, is the window washers. Yikes! That caught my eye right away.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks Patti – yikes is right!! They were REALLY up there.
  
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norasphotos4u on September 20, 2015 at 8:20 pm said:

Hope you had a wonderful trip to Scotland – can’t wait to see the photos once you are able to process them. That ceiling is gorgeous.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  I did indeed Nora – finally got the photos processed this week. Thanks for stopping by!
  
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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks Nora, I did indeed! Finally got the photos processed this week. Stay tuned 😊
  
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Maverick ~ on September 20, 2015 at 6:51 pm said:

Fabulous Grid collection. Well done Tina.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Maverick – appreciate your visit and comment.
  
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Amy on September 20, 2015 at 6:33 pm said:

Always enjoy your wpc, Tina! Remarkable grid collection here!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Amy – had fun with this one 😊
  
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Cee Neuner on September 20, 2015 at 5:15 pm said:

You have some marvelous photos here. Way too may cool ones to pick a favorite.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  😊 Many thanks Cee – but nothing compared to the number of quality posts you create in a week. You are astounding!
  
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Jane Iwan on September 20, 2015 at 4:05 pm said:

Great shots. The colored glass window is amazing.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jane, it was indeed a site to see!! (Perhaps makes up for mizzing Iguazu Falls)
  
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Heyjude on September 20, 2015 at 3:34 pm said:

All great grids but nothing beats that opening image!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jude – it was pretty amazing I must admit!
  
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  - Heyjude on September 27, 2015 at 5:41 pm said:
    
    I look forward to seeing more of your Scottish photos.
nalinki on September 20, 2015 at 3:00 pm said:

such beautiful pics, great take on this week’s prompt

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:46 pm said:
  
  many thanks Nalinki
  
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lexklein on September 20, 2015 at 2:49 pm said:

Some real beauties in there! I liked them all, but particularly enjoyed Kentucky Dome and Tomorrow’s Dinner!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lex, I had fun putting this one together.
  
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Sharon Buehler on September 20, 2015 at 2:12 pm said:

Each shot is really interesting, but gotta love that ceiling.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sharon – it was amazing in person!
  
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Rupali on September 20, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:

Beautiful collection.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Rupali
  
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Tiny on September 20, 2015 at 12:20 pm said:

A fantastic collection of grids!!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Tiny – glad you enjoyed.
  
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Judi Schaeffer on September 20, 2015 at 12:18 pm said:

Teen,
You are amazing!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jude – gotta do something with my spare time LOL!!
  
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photobyjohnbo on September 20, 2015 at 12:07 pm said:

That opening image is killer! Great collection of grids.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks John, glad you enjoyed.
  
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wanderingcows on September 20, 2015 at 11:53 am said:

What great shots. I love the opening starburst picture – wonderful patterns, colours and symmetry.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks WC, it was a beautiful example of craftsmanship!
  
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sustainabilitea on September 20, 2015 at 11:34 am said:

I always look forward to your post, Tina. They are, as usual, all wonderful but the window washers photo is the one that stood out to me…also as somewhere you’d never find me!!!

janet

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Janet – glad you enjoyed the washers. It gave me tummy tickles just watching them!!
  
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restlessjo on September 20, 2015 at 11:10 am said:

I really like the Kentucky Dome shot , Tina.

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jo – it was glorious in person!
  
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Jeremy on September 20, 2015 at 11:08 am said:

Impressive collection! Thanks for sharing, Tina!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:13 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Jeremy-appreciate your visit and comment.
  
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thirdeyemom on September 20, 2015 at 10:51 am said:

Gorgeous shots Tina!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Nicole
  
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slvrhawk2014 on September 20, 2015 at 10:16 am said:

Beautiful!

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- Tina Schell on September 27, 2015 at 4:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks Slvrhawk!
  
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