{"id":31138,"date":"2026-04-16T23:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/2000-minutes-back-on-the-floor-how-raymonds-malua-bay-transformed-service-with-now-book-it-sadie-ai\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T23:01:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:01:31","slug":"2000-minutes-back-on-the-floor-how-raymonds-malua-bay-transformed-service-with-now-book-it-sadie-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/en-us\/success\/2000-minutes-back-on-the-floor-how-raymonds-malua-bay-transformed-service-with-now-book-it-sadie-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"2,000+ Minutes Back on the Floor: How Raymond\u2019s Malua Bay Transformed Service with Now Book It &amp; Sadie AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31138\" class=\"elementor elementor-31138\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c1290 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37c1290\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18aa50d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18aa50d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Perched directly across from the sparkling sands of Malua Bay Beach, Raymond\u2019s is more than just a modern Chinese restaurant, it\u2019s a story of resilience, family and evolution. After tragically losing the original venue in the 2019 bushfires, the team rebuilt during the uncertainty of COVID in 2020, returning stronger and more determined than ever to serve their community. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, Raymond\u2019s is known for its vibrant, modern take on Chinese cuisine and loyal following of locals and holidaymakers alike. At the helm of day-to-day operations is Restaurant Manager Emily Ng, who stepped in to modernise the systems behind the scenes while keeping the heart of the family business intact. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMy mum did everything very old school before I took over, all orders were hand written and bookings were taken in a yearly diary. Hot mess, really,\u201d said Emily. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When the venue reopened, Emily knew that if Raymond\u2019s was going to thrive, especially in a seasonal coastal town, they needed systems that could handle serious demand without burning out the team. That\u2019s where Now Book It, and more recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/en-us\/ai-reservation-system\/\">Sadie AI receptionist<\/a>, stepped in. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHonestly, I just wanted something seamless, something that made life easier for us and for our guests.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66af47f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66af47f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-friedrice-1024x598.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31134\" alt=\"RaymondsatMaluaBay-Case-Study-friedrice\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-friedrice-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-friedrice-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-friedrice-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-friedrice.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0963b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0963b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From paper diaries to peak season chaos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c06ae78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c06ae78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operating in a regional coastal town comes with its own unique rhythm. For much of the year, Raymond\u2019s enjoys steady local trade, but come summer &#8211; It\u2019s a different story. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur biggest season is summer, hands down, the town fills up overnight and suddenly the phones don\u2019t stop ringing.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before implementing Now Book It and Sadie AI, managing bookings during peak periods was overwhelming. Staff were constantly pulled off the floor to answer calls, scribble down reservations and manually confirm details. Missed calls were common. Double bookings were stressful. And tracking capacity during peak trading became a guessing game.    <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIn summer, you\u2019d have staff trying to serve tables, run food and answer the phone at the same time, It just wasn\u2019t sustainable,\u201d explained Emily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond the pressure on staff, there was also the risk of lost revenue. When calls went unanswered, potential bookings were often gone for good. For a regional venue that relies heavily on seasonal trade, every reservation counts.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe can\u2019t afford to miss bookings, especially when those few big months really carry the year.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On top of that, the old-school approach meant there was little visibility over booking trends, guest data or performance metrics. Growth was happening, but it wasn\u2019t measurable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Raymond\u2019s needed a system that could handle high-volume enquiries, reduce pressure on staff and provide real business insight, without overcomplicating things.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4545843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4545843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-restaurant-1024x598.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31135\" alt=\"RaymondsatMaluaBay-Case-Study-restaurant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-restaurant-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-restaurant-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-restaurant-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-restaurant.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-944909d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"944909d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Sadie Effect: 33 hours saved and 120+ additional tables filled <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d89bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36d89bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The introduction of Now Book It streamlined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/en-us\/hospitality-reservation-system-2\/\">online reservations<\/a> almost immediately. Guests could book 24\/7 through the website, reducing reliance on phone calls and eliminating manual diary entries. But the real game changer was Sadie AI, Now Book It\u2019s AI-powered phone agent.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe love the seamlessness of it, and the AI assistance has taken a massive toll off us, especially this summer.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In just one month, Sadie AI saved the Raymond\u2019s team over 2,000 minutes by answering incoming calls automatically. That\u2019s more than 33 hours of staff time redirected back onto the floor, serving guests, managing service and focusing on the experience. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThat\u2019s basically a full-time shift every week that we\u2019ve gained back, instead of being stuck on the phone, the team can actually look after the people in the restaurant.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During that same month, Sadie independently secured 120+ bookings over the phone. No missed calls, no waiting on hold, no scribbled notes. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6f29e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d6f29e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cBefore Sadie, if we missed a call, that booking was probably gone, now, every call gets answered. It\u2019s like having another staff member, but one that never calls in sick,\u201d<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8231968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8231968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a venue in a high-tourism area, after-hours enquiries are common. Holidaymakers often plan dinner late at night once they\u2019ve arrived in town. With Sadie AI answering calls around the clock, Raymond\u2019s captures bookings that would previously have slipped through the cracks.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPeople love being able to call and book instantly, It feels personal, but it\u2019s still efficient.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The impact goes beyond time savings. With automated call handling, booking confirmations and real-time availability synced directly to the floor plan, errors have dramatically reduced. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s just smooth, there\u2019s no confusion, no double handling. It all just works together.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And in a business rebuilt from the ground up after bushfires, that kind of operational stability matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e7aed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58e7aed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-crew-1024x598.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31136\" alt=\"RaymondsatMaluaBay-Case-Study-crew\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-crew-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-crew-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-crew-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/raymondsatmaluabay-case-study-crew.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e24ffd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e24ffd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Smarter system for better summers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e2ff16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e2ff16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Now Book It fully embedded into operations, Raymond\u2019s has moved from reactive to proactive. Capacity management is clearer, table allocations are automated and the team can forecast busy periods using reporting insights instead of guesswork. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI can actually see what\u2019s coming, we can prepare properly instead of scrambling.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During peak summer months, that preparation is critical. Knowing exactly how many covers are booked, where gaps sit and when to expect surges allows the team to roster appropriately and manage stock more efficiently. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staff morale has also improved ever since Raymond&#8217;s eliminated constant phone interruptions.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cYou can see the difference in service, when staff aren\u2019t stressed about the phone ringing, they\u2019re more present with guests.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That presence makes all the difference for a beachside restaurant that thrives on atmosphere and experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca3ead4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca3ead4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Year-round revenue with Now Book It Gift Cards <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-941e6c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"941e6c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Raymond\u2019s also leverages other Now Book It features to drive additional revenue streams. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/en-us\/restaurant-gift-cards\/\">Gift cards<\/a> have become a standout performer and in 2025 alone, Raymond\u2019s sold $15,000 worth of gift cards through Now Book It.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s such an easy add-on for us, especially around Christmas and Mother\u2019s Day.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes gift cards even more valuable is that recipients typically spend more than the voucher amount, on average around 20% extra. That means higher average transaction values and new guests discovering the venue. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The digital system means gift cards are processed, tracked and redeemed seamlessly, removing manual admin and reducing errors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8daf99c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8daf99c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cEverything lives in one place, we\u2019re not flicking between notebooks or spreadsheets anymore.\u201d <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35180cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35180cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The shift from handwritten diaries to AI-powered call handling is a mindset shift for Emily. The goal hasn&#8217;t changed\u2014Raymond\u2019s is still about community, quality food and ever welcoming hospitality. The difference is that now, the systems support that vision instead of hindering it.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7b6eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f7b6eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef49799 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef49799\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raymondsatmaluabay.com.au\/make-a-reservation\">Book a table at Raymond's at Malua Bay<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e5ac23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e5ac23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Now Book It tip:<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW212204092 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212204092 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212204092 BCX0\"> look past their epic eggplant dish, people travel all the way just to order this! <\/span><\/span> <span class=\"EOP SCXW212204092 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-313bfcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"313bfcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nowbookit.com\/get-in-touch\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowbookit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blog-cta-new-white-1.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"Blog-CTA-new-white\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a seasonal coastal town, Raymond&#8217;s needed systems that could handle serious demand without burning out the team. 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