From gkyonker at outlook.com  Thu Aug  1 05:52:14 2019
From: gkyonker at outlook.com (kathleen yonker)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 11:52:14 +0000
Subject: [WPTA] Tour suggestion
In-Reply-To: <990707259.483399.1564605555210@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <B589A1FFB48140FCAA10758E0DC00084@VlackTK121647>,
 <990707259.483399.1564605555210@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DM5PR0101MB305052884E15CDD87413E2E7D4DE0@DM5PR0101MB3050.prod.exchangelabs.com>

You can count me in.
George

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 31, 2019, at 4:40 PM, Gary Fredo via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net<mailto:wpta at autox.team.net>> wrote:

I'd be interested.

On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 04:21:56 PM EDT, Jerry Van Vlack via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net<mailto:wpta at autox.team.net>> wrote:


Check out this web site. The place is in New Philadelphia, OH just south of Canton, OH. Might ne worthy of a tour / drive. $20.00 for a 1 to 1 1/2 hour tour.
If I get enough of a positive response I?d be willing to make the arrangements. Operation is May to October so perhaps too late for this year but good for next year.
Who?s interested?
JVV


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From mij57 at msn.com  Fri Aug  9 12:53:03 2019
From: mij57 at msn.com (Jim Keenan)
Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 18:53:03 +0000
Subject: [WPTA] 8-10  Run to Atwood Lake, Ohio
Message-ID: <SN6PR16MB2509848059E71371AC638B2CA9D60@SN6PR16MB2509.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>

The weather will be outstanding.  If you don't take your TR out to play tomorrow, why do you own it?  Denise and I are looking forward to a great drive tomorrow and we hope you will join us.

Where:  McDonald's at the junction of the Ohio Pike and OH State RT 7 (about 1/2 mile south of the exit).

Time: Arrive 9:30      Depart 10:00

Lunch: 12:00 (approximately)  @ Lighthouse Bistro

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From stutztr4 at gmail.com  Sat Aug 10 17:02:28 2019
From: stutztr4 at gmail.com (Bruce Stutzman)
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:02:28 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] British Cars at Hartwood
Message-ID: <CAM8wRFEwx8d9WC=wfNOaELpgbC1wVLxVfXFwAY2EUcWpaH+AQw@mail.gmail.com>

We have inadvertently left Hartwood off our 2019 calendar.
The date is Sunday September 29.
this is one of our favorite events because all we have to do is show up (
the Jaguar club runs it) and our picnic on the club.
So get it on your calendar.

Bruce
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From johnstydo at gmail.com  Sat Aug 10 17:52:52 2019
From: johnstydo at gmail.com (John Styduhar)
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 19:52:52 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] British Cars at Hartwood
In-Reply-To: <CAM8wRFEwx8d9WC=wfNOaELpgbC1wVLxVfXFwAY2EUcWpaH+AQw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAM8wRFEwx8d9WC=wfNOaELpgbC1wVLxVfXFwAY2EUcWpaH+AQw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMJWJcF395Jxf8o6BUswnutMLgTF6kC3mOkxHoxC9rAr3hx=ig@mail.gmail.com>

We had a nice run to Atwood Lake today in the hills of Ohio.   Thanks Jim
Keenan

On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 7:06 PM Bruce Stutzman via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> We have inadvertently left Hartwood off our 2019 calendar.
> The date is Sunday September 29.
> this is one of our favorite events because all we have to do is show up (
> the Jaguar club runs it) and our picnic on the club.
> So get it on your calendar.
>
> Bruce
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From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Wed Aug 14 05:04:18 2019
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (EDWARD WOODS)
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:04:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [WPTA] Fwd: [Fot] Free TR6 frames
In-Reply-To: <f47770b5-55e4-aae1-a9d1-0a37ad242ea5@bradakis.com>
References: <f47770b5-55e4-aae1-a9d1-0a37ad242ea5@bradakis.com>
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> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Mark J Bradakis via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> To: "fot at autox.team.net" <fot at autox.team.net>
> Date: August 14, 2019 at 2:32 AM
> Subject: [Fot] Free TR6 frames
> 
> 
> To send mail to fot at autox.team.net, you send mail to 
> fot at autox.team.net.? Here's a forward of a misguided message from 
> hankgiffin at cox.net.
> 
> =====
> 
> A friend recently sold a large metal shed with two TR6 rolling frames in 
> it in Suffolk, VA.? Both on rims and tires, one with a stripped body 
> with some rust.? The one with the body has low tires.? I expect both 
> will roll with air to the tires.? No engines or gearboxes.? No titles.? 
> I have a few photos.
> 
>  ??? He sold the property and the shed complex is being demolished at an 
> unknown date, supposedly relatively soon. *The frames are free.*
> 
>  ??????I was there yesterday to pick up a Devin body sitting on an early 
> TR frame. ?More info to follow on that.
> 
>  ???? The shed is in an old overgrown industrial complex.? Very rustic.? 
> There is an unbelievable stack of large timbers that someone would love 
> to have, but I expect they will be destroyed in the demolition.
> 
>  ???? The first to get here can have them. I will give directions but 
> probably won?t be able to meet you there.
> 
>  ???? There is also a stripped early Austin Healey with rusting engine 
> and gearbox on the property.? It?s been sitting in the mud for many 
> years.? Not much left but free as well.? I have a few photos.
> 
>  ???? I hate to see these get destroyed.
> 
>  ???? Pls call me after 9AM if you can get here soon.? Thanks, Hank
> 
> Hank Giffin
> 
> 757-375-1491
> 
> Subject:
> FREE TR6 frames in Suffolk, VA
> From:
> "Henry Giffin" <hankgiffin at cox.net>
> Date:
> 8/13/19, 11:46 PM
> 
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From LawrenceRoss at allstate.com  Wed Aug 14 07:31:30 2019
From: LawrenceRoss at allstate.com (Ross, Lawrence)
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:31:30 +0000
Subject: [WPTA] The Half Day Tour
Message-ID: <7A484B0A781A9940931D66568758C25D23FE2A00@A0775-XPO1043-C.ad.allstate.com>

Half Day Run
Sandhill Berry Farm / Greendance Winery
By PJ Wright
Now that the PGVP is over, WPTA members need to be considering the next events that will be coming in August.
This is a reminder of the Half Day Run to the Sandhill Berry Farm in Nt. Pleasant on Saturday, August 17th.
The meeting place is:
            Sheetz
            231 Curry Hollow Rd.
            Pleasant Hills, Pa. 15236
The gathering time is 9:45 AM with the drivers meeting at 10 AM.
In the June issue of the newsletter, I detailed some of the changes the owners have made to Sandhill BF. One item I was not aware of was that the Pennsylvania LCB law for Wineries now allows the sale of Pennsylvania beer! Did you get that? Should you desire a beer, brands such as Yingling, Penn Pilsner and others will be available by bottle. Just ask at the wine checkout. I have already scouted (sampled) it out, BEER is available.
I am also reminding members from the Greensburg, Mt. Pleasant and Ligonier area to join us at the Winery around noon to enjoy the friendship of the club members. We will be glad to see you.
I will be looking forward to seeing YOU!





Larry Ross
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From stutztr4 at gmail.com  Fri Aug 16 19:51:44 2019
From: stutztr4 at gmail.com (Bruce Stutzman)
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 21:51:44 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] deaths of club members
Message-ID: <CAM8wRFEBugR5fUpMbTbHD4oFmiR3YhkuUEq5btFhOp6H5cC8kQ@mail.gmail.com>

Unhappily, 2 club members died this week.
Dave Fisher and Woody McVicker
There will be a memorial service tomorrow for Dave at Beinhauers Funeral
home.
There will be a viewing and memorial service tomorrow for Woody at Bock
Funeral home in Glenshaw.
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From jstout310 at gmail.com  Fri Aug 16 19:59:52 2019
From: jstout310 at gmail.com (Joe Stout)
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 21:59:52 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] deaths of club members
In-Reply-To: <CAM8wRFEBugR5fUpMbTbHD4oFmiR3YhkuUEq5btFhOp6H5cC8kQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAM8wRFEBugR5fUpMbTbHD4oFmiR3YhkuUEq5btFhOp6H5cC8kQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAvCOsF0c1m53ecKxMNo-azwJgYgvgHOcvEe9TJo91hK6rqUMg@mail.gmail.com>

Correction on Dave's service - it is the 24th...

Obituary
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David W Fisher 73, passed away peacefully August 11th, 2019. He was husband
to Julianne E. Fisher. Father to David C. Fisher (deceased) and Adam W
Fisher (Jamie). Grandfather to Owen and Mason Fisher. Brother to Dennis A
Fisher (Cindy) and uncle to Kimberly, Christopher, and Bethany.
Brother-in-law to Donna Smith (Kenneth deceased) and uncle to Lauren and
Matthew. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray,
15317, 724-941-3211. Reflection service will be held, Saturday, August 24,
2019, 10AM to 11AM, at funeral home. Please add or view tributes at
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On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 9:54 PM Bruce Stutzman via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Unhappily, 2 club members died this week.
> Dave Fisher and Woody McVicker
> There will be a memorial service tomorrow for Dave at Beinhauers Funeral
> home.
> There will be a viewing and memorial service tomorrow for Woody at Bock
> Funeral home in Glenshaw.
>
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From kevindadey at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 19 10:58:53 2019
From: kevindadey at yahoo.com (Kevin Dadey)
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:58:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [WPTA] Help Needed
References: <338057427.914848.1566233933937.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <338057427.914848.1566233933937@mail.yahoo.com>

Hello all,
I hope you?re having a great summer. I planned to as well and expected to be attending British Car Days and other club events but my 1976 Spitfire is sidelined again with what seems like ignition problems.?
Here?s the situation. I have a 1976 Spitfire with a Crane XR700 ignition system. The carburetor and distributor were lovingly rebuilt this winter by Bruce. Thanks again Bruce. It seemed fine until earlier this summer, I took it for a short drive and quickly headed back home. The engine was struggling and stuttering while going up a mild incline in 3rd gear. Following the advice of a friend with a TR6, living in South Carolina, I tested disconnected each spark plug wire in sequence to figure out if there was trouble inside the engine. Removing the #4 spark plug wire resulted in no change in the idle. Of course it stuttered badly upon removing #1 - #3 wires. I managed to drive the car to a nearby garage in Carnegie ? European Automotive Specialists. They ran a compression test and all four cylinders had between 140 ? 150 pounds. The mechanic thought he isolated the problem with the distributor cap or wire to #4. I purchased a new cap, rotor and better set of Cobalt spark plug wires. This did not help. The engine still ran roughly and struggled under load.?
Next, I purchased a new Lucas Sport coil from Victoria British. The ad on the website said to disconnect the ballast/resistance wire so I cut and capped the pink and white wire. Now the car won?t start. I get a few pops but nothing to work with and coax it into running. I will probably reconnect the pink and white wire, but then again, I don?t think it will help. I?ve checked the firing order and it is correct.?
So, I?m waving the white flag and asking if anyone has the time and patience to help me get my car running again?By the way I live in Crafton.
Much thanks,?Kevin.??

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From TSchweitzer at stoltenberg.com  Mon Aug 19 18:56:10 2019
From: TSchweitzer at stoltenberg.com (Schweitzer, Tom)
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:56:10 +0000
Subject: [WPTA] Rust Repair / Body Shop Needed
Message-ID: <SN6PR03MB38710D0646BDD12CA45DC251B2AB0@SN6PR03MB3871.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Hello WPTA,
This is car related, not Triumph related, so I hope that's ok...

I've got a 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser that needs some rust repair on the lower portion of the body.
1 sizeable spot at the bottom of the passenger side rear fender.
2 smaller spots at the back of both front wheel wells.
I'd like the bad sections cut out, new metal formed and welded in, then painted.

I'd also like most of the surface rust on the underside of the SUV treated / painted.
Most of this is on the frame, not on the body.

Any suggestions on a body shop that's done good rust repair that's lasted a while?
The SUV will be garaged moving forward, so it won't be exposed to the elements all winter long.

Thank you.
Tom

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From stutztr4 at gmail.com  Tue Aug 20 07:11:54 2019
From: stutztr4 at gmail.com (Bruce Stutzman)
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:11:54 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] Fwd: TRIUMPH for Sale
In-Reply-To: <1C5102FA-E699-49DB-8A05-DCB4CBC01E67@aol.com>
References: <62304040.2225158.1566255436079@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1C5102FA-E699-49DB-8A05-DCB4CBC01E67@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAM8wRFHRAG7HoNGTfQHdV2O3nrkR+MrJ0Hvr3DHcUxeJiiSg2A@mail.gmail.com>

for sale

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: J.R. ROENIGK <rroenigk at aol.com>
Date: Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 7:04 PM
Subject: Fwd: TRIUMPH for Sale
To: <stutztr4 at gmail.com>



FYI



Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

*From:* Jeff Small <jcs1010 at verizon.net>
*Date:* August 19, 2019 at 6:57:16 PM EDT
*To:* rroenigk at aol.com
*Subject:* *Fwd: TRIUMPH for Sale*

Rich,  Here?s one for you trailer.

Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com

On Monday, August 19, 2019, Frederick Schwenker
<grantourismo at embarqmail.com> wrote:


Attn BRRTA Members

   (Don, *please forward this notice to the CSBCC membership, thanks  fs**)*



*1957 Triumph TR-3* For Sale by *Jim CHICK *of Fairfield, PA



Buy this Triumph now for a Restoration Project or for Parts



Car owned since 1996.  Engine and transmission are in the car.

Comes with wire wheels & knock-offs.  Most of another engine

and trans + differential, 2 front wheel hubs, and a TR3A Bib are

included with this TR-3 purchase.  Must sell,         Asking:  $1200



Title is available; however, car is not registered.



Contact Jim directly at telephone:  717 642-6312

                                                     Or e-mail:
jechick at earthlink.net



Triumph Motor Co. Ltd.


*Info:* *Triumph Information in a Nutshell*

>From humble beginnings as a bicycle manufacturer, Triumph began building
motorcycles in 1902. In 1921 Triumph acquired the Dawson Car Company and
began building automobiles beginning with the 1.4L Triumph 10/20. In the
1930s they changed their name to the Triumph Car Company, and spun off the
motorcycle division into its own company in 1936. Donald Healey was the
Experimental Manager from 1934 until 1939, when T.W. Ward purchased the
company and placed Healey in charge as general manager. The company
produced several models including the Gloria and the Dolomite during this
time.

After WWII, the company merged with the Standard Motor Company to form
Standard-Triumph and once again started automobile construction, building
one of the most modern car assembly plants in the world in 1959 at Canley
for the new Triumph Herald. The Standard-Triumph company was eventually
bought in 1960 by Leyland Motors Ltd for the sum of ?20 million. The last
Triumph model was the Acclaim which was introduced in 1981. Many iconic
British sports cars were produced by Triumph in the 1960s and 1970s,
including:

   - *TR3** (1955-1957),* *TR3A* *(1957-1962)*
   - *TR3B* *(1961-?)* with 2,138cc inline 4 engine and all synchromesh
   transmission
   - *TR4* *(1961-1965)* with 2,138cc inline 4 engine, roll-up windows,
   full synchromesh, rack & pinion steering and optional hardtop with integral
   rollbar.
   - *TR4A* *(1965-1968)* an evolution of the TR4, with updated chassis and
   independant rear suspension (IRS)
   - *TR5* *(1967-1968)* similar to the Michelotti TR4, but featuring a
   2.5L straight 6 fuel injected (PI) engine developing ~150bhp that was
   carried forward into the TR6. Standard equipment included front disc
   brakes, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and a four
   speed gearbox.
   - *TR250* *(1967-1968)* identical to the TR5, except fitted with twin
   Zenith-Stromberg carburettors, delivering 111 bhp (81 kW).
   - *TR6* *(1969-1976)*, the iconic TR sports car, with a 2498cc inline
   six-cylinder engine, carburetted for the US and featuring Lucas mechanical
   fuel injection for the home market. Featuring a four-speed manual
   transmission, optional overdrive, independent rear suspension, rack and
   pinion steering, fifteen inch (381 mm) wheels and tires, pile carpet on
   floors and trunk/boot, bucket seats, disc brakes front, drum brakes in the
   rear. Frame construction.
   - *Spitfire* *(1962-1981)*, a classic and popular two-seater sports car
   designed by Michelotti that went through 5 revisions during its long run as
   Triumph's best selling sports car.
   - *TR7* *(1975-1981)* and *TR8* *(1978-1981)* aka the "wedge", with a
   1998cc inline 4 and 3528cc V8 respectively, the last cars produced by
   Triumph.
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From stutztr4 at gmail.com  Thu Aug 22 07:54:52 2019
From: stutztr4 at gmail.com (Bruce Stutzman)
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:54:52 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] Dzus
Message-ID: <CAM8wRFFW=q+qFWyFOUonqOdwBOdnRqfHEDJ5B1QY2JFL+mDQ8A@mail.gmail.com>

Meeting is Monday.
Get your articles in - you too Donny.
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From stutztr4 at gmail.com  Mon Aug 26 10:40:06 2019
From: stutztr4 at gmail.com (Bruce Stutzman)
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:40:06 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] Dzus meeting
Message-ID: <CAM8wRFGS4Qcpeu7vVfGb+bmcS4Cy=JfzZa4y2bx5JSWzhHhUsw@mail.gmail.com>

Tonight Monday
6:00pm
Sunny Jims
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From kevindadey at yahoo.com  Tue Aug 27 12:12:46 2019
From: kevindadey at yahoo.com (Kevin Dadey)
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:12:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [WPTA] Help Needed Part II
In-Reply-To: <338057427.914848.1566233933937@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <338057427.914848.1566233933937.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <338057427.914848.1566233933937@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1074147618.2018857.1566929566199@mail.yahoo.com>

Hello again,
Well, nothing is as simple as it seems, I guess. I wanted to give you guys an update on my 1976 Spitfire with ignition problems. Since the last email here's what's happening.I swapped out the wrong coil with the 3.0 ohm resistance with a Lucas 1.5 resistance coil and reconnected the pink and white ballast/resistance/run wire.That helped a lot. The car started although needed coaxed into an idle consistent enough for me to adjust the idle to around 1K RPMS. I made a very minor adjustment to the timing and thought the idle was rather steady and not surging and dropping as it was before. So I took it for a drive around the block. I could tell immediately that it was struggling in first gear and second. Nervous about getting stuck somewhere I headed home having only driven about 100 yards. The car just seemed hesitant to go as I carefully drove it back to the garage. At one point it backfired very loudly, nearly scaring two passersby to death. Started me as well. It felt like it wanted to stall again, but I made it back to the garage. What's going on with a car that idles well but won't run well?
Here's a list of new parts and other info:
Compression test - 140 - 150 in all cylindersNew (Replaced within the last 4 weeks), parts:- Distributor Cap and Rotor- Spark Plugs - From NGK to Champions- Spark Plug Wires - Sort of expensive set of Cobalt wires- Ignition Coil - Lucas Stock 1.5 Ohm resistance- Entire exhaust system although not part of the problem
Earlier - Rebuilt in March 2019:- Carburetor?- Distributor
Car has a?Crane XR700 Fireball ignition also.
I'm up for any and all recommendations and assistance.
Much thanks again,
Kevin
Kevin?

Kevin J Dadey
 

    On Monday, August 19, 2019, 12:58:53 PM EDT, Kevin Dadey <kevindadey at yahoo.com> wrote:  
 
 Hello all,
I hope you?re having a great summer. I planned to as well and expected to be attending British Car Days and other club events but my 1976 Spitfire is sidelined again with what seems like ignition problems.?
Here?s the situation. I have a 1976 Spitfire with a Crane XR700 ignition system. The carburetor and distributor were lovingly rebuilt this winter by Bruce. Thanks again Bruce. It seemed fine until earlier this summer, I took it for a short drive and quickly headed back home. The engine was struggling and stuttering while going up a mild incline in 3rd gear. Following the advice of a friend with a TR6, living in South Carolina, I tested disconnected each spark plug wire in sequence to figure out if there was trouble inside the engine. Removing the #4 spark plug wire resulted in no change in the idle. Of course it stuttered badly upon removing #1 - #3 wires. I managed to drive the car to a nearby garage in Carnegie ? European Automotive Specialists. They ran a compression test and all four cylinders had between 140 ? 150 pounds. The mechanic thought he isolated the problem with the distributor cap or wire to #4. I purchased a new cap, rotor and better set of Cobalt spark plug wires. This did not help. The engine still ran roughly and struggled under load.?
Next, I purchased a new Lucas Sport coil from Victoria British. The ad on the website said to disconnect the ballast/resistance wire so I cut and capped the pink and white wire. Now the car won?t start. I get a few pops but nothing to work with and coax it into running. I will probably reconnect the pink and white wire, but then again, I don?t think it will help. I?ve checked the firing order and it is correct.?
So, I?m waving the white flag and asking if anyone has the time and patience to help me get my car running again?By the way I live in Crafton.
Much thanks,?Kevin.??

  
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From ejmajortr3a at comcast.net  Tue Aug 27 17:16:06 2019
From: ejmajortr3a at comcast.net (Ed Major)
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 19:16:06 -0400
Subject: [WPTA] September Dzus Dnuz
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Hello All,
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