Reflections: May 2017

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INSIDE

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“Water is the driving force of all nature.”

- Leonardo da Vinci

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BCST SENIOR SWIMMERS

A celebration of our student athletes as they embark on their next step.

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ADVENTURE BOUND

Explore with Boatbound, the Northwest-based Airbnb for boats.

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BETWEEN THE LANE LINES

Olympian and Club member Tom Malchow shares his story.

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A monthly spotlight on a BC sister club.

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Navigate your favorite waterways with this PNW paddle.

CHEF’S CORNER

Try this bright, bold salmon recipe and wine pairing.

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WHAT’S WHAT ON THE WATER? Attend a festival or try a new sport at these events for water lovers.

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LEARNING TO FLY Bellevue Club yoga instructor Heather Balajadia unpacks hand balances.

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SECRETS OF THE SAN JUANS Experience the San Juan Islands like never before.

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TAKING THE PLUNGE Water aerobics instructor Deanna Zeigler explains why athletes should suit up more often.

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UPFRONT may 2017 MANAGEMENT

A chat with Connor Eden, your Aquatics Director

President S. W. Thurston Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Human Resources Director Donna Gray Communications Director Bonnie Tankovich Membership Director Carissa Ritter Director of Health and Fitness Dave Hart Tennis Director Brian Nash Aquatics Director Connor Eden Recreation Director Jill Clark Spa & Athletic Services Director Katie Wallis Head Swim Coach Andrew Nguyen Catering Director Jill Parravano

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Club Concierge Desk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week athletic facility

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The pool closes at 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

POOL-RELATED MISCONCEPTION THAT DRIVES YOU CRAZY: People think they have to be an expert swimmer to get in the pool.

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ADVICE FOR SOMEONE NEW TO SWIMMING: Just try it. Get in the water. If you want a group setting, try Masters.

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RULE YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE WOULD FOLLOW AT THE POOL: Walking on the pool deck is an obvious one, but still good, and no diving in the shallow end. Also, be willing to share your lap lane.

SAFETY LIFE-HACK: Take a CPR class. You never know when you might use those life-saving skills. You can usually find a free one at your local fire department.

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Try something new, and don’t be afraid to step up.

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MAY 2017 SUN

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THU 04 Business Association Networking Event

FRI 05 Junior Tennis Staycation

SAT 06 2017 Family Olympics

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Mother’s Day Brunch in Polaris

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SAVE THE DATE!

Volunteer Day, May 13

Join fellow Club members and staff for a volunteer day at Dunmire Stables. Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center helps improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through eqiune-assisted activites. To sign up, email membershipdirector@bellevueclub.com.

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To sign up for these events and more, please visit members.bellevueclub.com.

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NEWSFEED

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CONTRIBUTORS

MEMBER TAKES FIRST

DA R R E N HENDRIX

Darren Hendrix is a f reelance photographer living and working in Seattle. He’s a California transplant by way of San Francisco and Los Angeles. S E E D A R R E N ’ S W O R K I N

In March, Bellevue Club member Quinlan McCabe finished first place in kumite at the 40th Annual Central Washington Karate Championships, one of the largest tournaments in Washington State. Club instructor James Penor was a featured guest and speaker at the event as well.

“LANE LINES” [PAGE 48].

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TENNIS TRAVEL

Megan is a graphic designer and photographer from Seattle. Follow her work on Instagram @Megan.Taylor.Creative SEE MEGAN’S WORK IN “CHEF’S CORNER” [PAGE 22].

The annual tennis vacation to Palm Desert, California, in March was a huge success! Members enjoyed daily tennis clinics followed by attending the BNP Paribas Open (the fifth-largest tournament in the world). They watched world-class players such as Roger Federer take the court. Next year’s dates: March 9–13, 2018. For more information, email tennis@ bellevueclub.com.

KYLAH CECH

Kylah Cech is an aspiring writer from the Midwest; she enjoys writing about travel, film and books. SEE KYLAH’S WORK IN “SAN JUANS” [PAGE 38].

HALEY SHAPLEY

When she’s not on the road, Haley S haple y writes about travel, health and more from her home in Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “DIGITAL DETOX” [PAGE 58].

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COMMUNITY newsfeed NEW COMMUNITY FEATURE

Eastside news from our partners at 425 Business magazine.

REI REVEALS DESIGN FOR SPRING DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS REI last year announced that it would move its now cramped, 170,000-square-foot office headquarters from Kent to Bellevue, consolidating corporate workers currently spread throughout Puget Sound offices (including nearly 300 employees who work at the company’s Eastgate office) in one location.

The company recently shared a design rendering of its proposed three-building, 400,000-squarefoot corporate campus slated for construction in the Spring District, a 36-acre, $2.3-billion, 5.3-millionsquare-foot mixed-use development project.

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WASHINGTON NAMED NINTH IN NATION FOR TECH EMPLOYMENT Image by Rachel Coward

LIVABILITY RANKS TWO EASTSIDE CITIES AMONG TOP 100 PLACES TO LIVE Bellevue and Renton both made the list

Western Washington is revered for its beauty and scenic hangout spots, but Liveability confirmed why we love it so much after ranking two Eastside cities and one South Sound city on its 2017 list of top 100 best places to live.

To read the full stories, visit 425business.com.

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CompTIA, a leading technology association, recently released a nationwide study outlining data on the tech industry’s growth and 2016 statistics.

According to the study, the industry grew an estimated 4.9 percent in 2016 as employers added roughly 10,600 new jobs. Washington is home to some 13,362 tech businesses, with 9,200 of those located in the Seattle area. The state ranks second in the nation for average tech industry wages, with workers earning an average of $134,800 annually in 2016. And the tech sector accounts for about 13.2 percent of the state’s economy.

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CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB A visit to Marina del Rey celebrates life on the California coastline, waterfront activities and dining with a view—all of which can be explored at the California Yacht Club.

LOCATION Located on the coast, minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport, the club is convenient to the happenings of downtown Los Angeles. The club and its surrounding area boast luxury in boating, kayaking, rowing and leisure.

AMENITIES Two swimming pools, tennis courts, pickle ball and bocce ball are all available at the club for those looking to be active in the sunshine. Luncheons and dinners are hosted frequently to learn about life on the water and promote a fun social atmosphere.

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DINING The dining room at the club is centered around a 180-degree panorama of Marina del Ray. Enjoy lunch or an intimate dinner at the fine dining establishment with the luxury of a sunset over the water.

WINE Interested in exploring wine or wine-food pairings?

California Yacht Club’s wine appreciation events are intended to expand members’ knowledge of wines, both local and not. ➔ For more information, visit calyachtclub.com.

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WELLNESS

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Prepared by your Bellevue Club chefs, this family-friendly recipe is filled with bright colors and bold flavors, perfect for springtime grilling. To make this simple recipe even easier, we’ve included plenty of wiggle room for substitutions.

SPRING KING SALMON Serves 4 people • 2 summer squash • 1 zucchini • 1 bunch asparagus • 24 ounces of salmon fillets • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (or shaved Parmesan) • 1¼ cups cherry tomatoes, halved • 1½ cups of cooked fregula (or croutons) • ¼ cup basil, torn • 1 pound baby arugula (or your favorite greens) • 4 ounces champagne vinaigrette (or balsamic, red wine, lemon and olive oil) • Salt and pepper Procedure Preheat your grill. Cut the summer squash and zucchini in half, lengthwise, and cut off the white fibrous part of the asparagus. Toss all the vegetables in oil, salt and pepper. Grill the squash flesh side down and then flip and grill the skin side, about three minutes per side. Remove the asparagus when it’s charred and becomes pliable.

Cut the salmon into four portions, about six ounces each. Salt and pepper both sides and rub the flesh side with a little oil. Place on grill and cook to 135–140 degrees F for a medium center.

Toss all remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl with the dressing. Adjust with salt and pepper.

WINE PAIRING Chardonnay, Hartford Court, 2015, Russian River Valley, CA This full-bodied, lightly oaked chardonnay offers bright citrus, ripe pear and apple with ginger notes that hold up to the boldness of charred salmon while still matching the acidity and earthiness in the tomato salad. Now available in Polaris.

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CHEF'S CORNER

WHAT’S WHAT ON THE WATER? Attend a festival or try a new watersport at any of these events designed for water lovers.

MAY 6

Opening Day Boat Parade: Montlake District, Seattle Anyone who spends time on the water in the area knows how exciting Opening Day of the Seattle boating season can be. The Boat Parade commemorates the event perfectly by raising the Montlake Bridge and showcasing the decorated yachts of the participants. Bring a picnic, pick your favorite boat and enjoy the sailboat races! ➵ For more information, visit nwboatinfo.com.

MAY 12–13

Northwest Paddling Festival: Lake Sammamish State Park Anyone interested in paddle sports including canoeing, kayaking or paddleboarding should not miss this event. Though many of the attendees participate in the paddling race, others come to view the showcases and demos of paddling gear from over 60 retailors, vendors and manufacturers. ➵ For more information, visit northwestpaddlingfestival.com.

MAY 13

Maritime Festival: Downtown Seattle The Port of Seattle is celebrating the maritime industry by holding their annual Family Fun Day. Bring your kids to experience free harbor tours, face painting and boat building at the Center for Wooden Boats. The festival will also hold a Chowder Cook-Off, along with storytelling sessions, live music and poetry readings. ➵ For more information, visit seattlemaritime101.com.

MAY 20

Anacortes Tour: Anacortes, WA An event held to raise funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital, the Samuel G. Brooks Guild is holding open houses for both homes and vessels. The event will feature five historical homes that have been renovated in Anacortes along with yachts that can be viewed at the Cap Sante Boat Haven. ➵ To purchase tickets and for more information, visit brownpapertickets. com/event/2714864.

MAY 27–28

Shrimp Festival: Brinnon, WA This quirky festival held in Brinnon celebrates Hood Canal spot shrimp. Festival-goers are encouraged to participate in the belt-sander races, to harvest clams and oysters if the tide is low enough and to enjoy the large lineup of local live music. ➵ For more information, visit brinnonshrimpfest.org.

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TRAINER TIP OF THE MONTH

TO FLY

NINE STEPS TO ONE-LEGGED SAGE POSE

(Eka Pada Koundinyasana II)

Also called the flying splits, this intermediate pose may seem intimidating even to a seasoned yogi, but Bellevue Club yoga instructor Heather Balajadia breaks down a nine-step series to help you take flight.

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BENEFITS OF KOUNDINYASANA Yes, it’s a pretty pose, but there’s much more to this shape. Like all arm balances, it strengthens the arms and core challenges balance. The leg variation is perfect for those working toward full splits or those seeking to increase flexibility.

01. STANDING FORWARD BEND (Uttanasana) Start in an upright standing position, and hinge at the hips into a forward fold.

02. STANDING SPLITS (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana) Lift the left leg upward, keeping the foot flexed and driving through the heel.

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03. WARRIOR I (Virabhadrasana I) Reach the left leg back into a lunge position with your back foot flat against the ground and the hips squared to the front.

04. DOWNWARD DOG (Adho Mukha Svanasana) Take your hands to the floor and step the right foot to meet the left in downward dog.

05. STAFF POSE (Chaturanga Dandasana) Engage the core and push through your toes as you round the upper back rolling forward into a low plank pose.

06. ONE-LEGGED DOWNWARD DOG (Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana) Push back into downward dog and raise the left leg, driving through the heel to give the right hamstring a stretch. Lower left leg back down.

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Intermediate/Advanced Vinyasa

07. LIZARD POSE (Utthan Pristhasana) Bring the right foot up in line with your hands. Lower down onto your elbows and tuck the right shoulder under the right hamstring.

08. LIZARD POSE VARIATION (Utthan Pristhasana)—Straighten out the right leg, driving through the toes.

09. ONE-LEGGED SAGE POSE (Eka Pada Koundinyasana) Shift your weight forward and lift the left toes off the ground.

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BCST SENIOR SWIMMERS A celebration of our outstanding student athletes

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Christina Domanowski NUMBER OF YEARS BCST: 4.5 years COLLEGE ATTENDING: United States Naval Academy AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS: + USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, 2014–15, 2015–16 + Winter Junior National Qualifier, 2015–17 + BCST’s Bumblebee Award Recipient, 2016 + BCST’s Coach’s Award Recipient, 2013–14, 2014–15 + Honor Roll, 2013–17 + National Honor Society Member

What are your favorite events to swim?

I love swimming the 200 butterfly and 200 freestyle!

What is your proudest moment or best memory as a BCST swimmer?

My proudest moment was swimming in multiple relays at the 2016 Winter Junior Nationals at Texas A&M University. It was an honor to represent BCST during the meet and to race hard with my fellow teammates.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned by participating in BCST? From my coaches and teammates, I’ve learned to always be proud of my swims, even if I fall short of my goals. BCST has taught me to enjoy the process of being a swimmer and to not focus solely on the results. Because of my team, I have fallen in love with the different aspects of swimming again.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch?

My favorite athlete is Katie Ledecky because she is a genuine and humble swimmer, and she constantly goes above and beyond what is expected of her.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? Swimming is not only about speed and time standards, it’s about learning from your swims. Focus on yourself and your own improvement, and enjoy your time on BCST.

What is your favorite event to swim?

200 butterfly What is your proudest moment or best memory as a BCST swimmer?

I will remember all of my teammates.

Mitchell Eggenberger NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 11 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Alabama AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS: + State Champions 2015–16, Bellevue Boys Swim and Dive Captain + Speedo Senior Sectionals Finalist + BCST's Coach's Award, 2014-15

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned by participating in BCST? The importance of supporting teammates and having grit.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

I enjoy watching all of my teammates succeed.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? Trust the process, enjoy it and have fun.

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Maddie Rainey NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 3 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Oregon State University AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS: + Athletic and academic scholarship

What is your favorite event to swim?

100 backstroke What is your proudest moment or best memory as a BCST swimmer?

My best/proudest memory of being on Bellevue Club Swim Team is watching our team swim fast at big meets and having lots of fun.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned by participating in BCST? You have to be willing to work hard not only as an individual but also as a team member. This has a major impact on our success both in and out of the water.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

My favorite athlete to watch is Russell Wilson because of his talent and the way he handles all situations with such humility and joy.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? My advice would be to enjoy what you do, be a good teammate and take in all the good times because it really does go by fast!

Will Crewe NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 2 (moved to Washington in 2015, but has been a club swimmer for 13 years) COLLEGE ATTENDING: Chapman University

What are your favorite events to swim?

All the individual medley events (200, 400 and the occasional 100, although it isn’t offered very often in our age group). If you’re pretty good at all the strokes, these events even out the playing field if you aren’t a sprinter.

What is your proudest moment or best memory as a BCST swimmer?

The summer before I was moving from New Jersey to Washington, my goal was to qualify for the YMCA National Champs meet so I could have more time with my teammates. I came super close to qualifying in the 100 backstroke four or five times. In the prelims session of my final meet, I missed the cut by a few one-hundredths and did not place high enough to swim in the finals session, so I thought my chances were over. My head coach texted me early that evening and told me to hustle down to the meet because a large number of swimmers scratched and I had another chance. I swam that night, made the cut and had a blast at the YNats meet.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned by participating in BCST? Hard work and perseverance. I was pretty fast as a young swimmer when it came naturally. I didn’t like it as much when it became harder work, but over the years I decided to stick with it and put in the extra effort. When I finally grew, it paid off.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

I am not sure I have a favorite athlete, but Jason Lezak’s anchor leg of the 4 x 100 freestyle relay finals in the Beijing Olympics was the most inspiring swim I’ve ever seen.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? The phrase I heard often as a young swimmer: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” is 100 percent true! And to the late bloomers—hang in there, you will grow!

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Thomas Eggenberger

Maeve Murdoch

NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 11 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Cal Poly or University of Toronto SPECIAL AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS: + State Champions 2015–16, Bellevue Boys Swim and Dive Captain + National Junior team member + USA Swimming Scholastic All-American

NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 3 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of San Diego

What is your favorite event to swim?

200 butterfly What is your proudest moment or best memory from being on the swim team?

All of my teammates and the great coaches I have had over my 11 years on the Bellevue Club Swim Team.

What is your favorite event to swim?

100 butterfly What is your proudest moment or best memory as a BCST swimmer?

My proudest moment from being on this swim team was at Senior Sectionals 2017. Our entire qualified team showed support by cheering each other on during our races. On my relays, we all swam for each other and put in the extra effort to place as well as possible. On the last day we were all exhausted, yet on the last relay of the weekend we all stepped up and finished the meet on a fantastic last note.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned by participating in BCST? The importance of believing in your teammates and having courage.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned by participating in BCST? I learned from BCST that your attitude can make a huge difference. Having a supportive and positive environment is how you will reach your own goals.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

I love to watch my teammates achieve their goals and represent Bellevue Club well.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch?

My favorite athlete to watch is Katie Ledecky because her positivity and drive to be her best are inspiring.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? Trust the process, trust your coaches and remember when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? My advice to younger teammates is to enjoy your time on this team. BCST is a special place with encouraging and inspiring teammates pushing each other to be their best.

Do your own part to keep that tradition going and support each other.

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NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 3 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Whitman College

NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 4 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Undecided

What are your favorite events to swim?

100 and 200 butterfly

What is your favorite event to swim?

200 backstroke

What is your proudest moment or best memory as a BCST swimmer?

My best memory from being on the swim team is white-water rafting with the senior groups in Wenatchee.

What is your proudest moment or best memory as a BCST swimmer?

Being in the finals of the 200 backstroke at Senior Sectionals and getting my first Futures “cut” (time standards).

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learned by participating in BCST? You get out what you put in. The success you achieve is proportional to the quality and quantity of the effort you put in—both in and out of the pool.

What is the greatest lesson you learned by participating in BCST? To rely on your teammates for support. No matter what you are dealing with or going through, your teammates will always be there to help you persevere. Swimming, like most sports, teaches you valuable lessons throughout your life.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

My favorite athlete to watch is Simone Biles because of how fun and effortless she makes gymnastics look.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? My advice would be to work hard, be a good teammate and always have fun!

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Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

Nathan Adrian, because every time I watch him swim, he is motivated to swim his very best.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? My advice is to make sure you enjoy the overall experience of swimming, and to not let the small things get you down.

Samuel Liu NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 3 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Undecided SPECIAL AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS: + BCST’s coach’s award recipient 2014-2015 + National Honor Society + Spanish Honor Society + Regional Championships 2017

What are your favorite events to swim?

100 and 200 freestyle, 100 and 200 backstroke What is your proudest moment or best memory from being on the swim team?

My best memory from being on the swim team was going river rafting with my fellow teammates.

What is the greatest lesson you learned by participating in BCST, or extracurricular sports in general?

I learned that being a part of a team with supportive teammates and coaches really does make a difference in my performance.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

I don’t watch much sports, but my favorite moment in sports was when the Seahawks won the Superbowl.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? Don’t skim on the breakouts.

Nick Kenny NUMBER OF YEARS ON BCST: 5 COLLEGE ATTENDING: California Lutheran University

What are your favorite events to swim?

50 and 100 freestyle What is your proudest moment or best memory from being on the swim team?

Getting moved up to Senior 2.

What is the greatest lesson you learned by participating in BCST??

If you work hard you can achieve anything.

Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?

Edwin Diaz because he is a great closing pitcher.

Do you have any departing advice for your younger teammates on BCST? Even if you do get overlooked sometimes, if you work hard you can overcome it. bellevue club may 2016 | 37

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Turtleback Farm Inn is located on 80 acres of the Turtleback Mountain Preserve, a property that used to serve as a working farm. “[The inn] had been an abandoned building since the 1940s but was quite the upscale farmhouse in the late 1800s because it had gas lighting,” says owner Susan Fletcher. The farm now offers an idyllic setting that allows guests to witness a unique lifestyle. “We are just finishing lambing. We have about a dozen baby lambs chasing each other around in the field right now. It is a very bucolic location,” she says. The farm offers a full breakfast every morning that includes fresh fruit. “Today I did an applesauce bread pudding, and it’s all gone.”

If you want to get your hands dirty, Pebble Cove Farm boasts a number of educational adventures. The property sits on four acres and is an active organic farm. Along with the opportunity to harvest your own organic berries, veggies and eggs, the farm’s waterfront location serves as an optimal location for clam digging. Often a highlight for children, the farm also has animals (some are rescue animals) including pigs, chickens of all different varieties, horses and some ponies. For those interested in water activities, the farm offers kayak and rowboat rentals along with directions on how to explore nearby Skull Island.

If you’re looking for a more luxurious experience but still want to enjoy the rural atmosphere, the Rosario Resort and Spa is an excellent option. “The centerpiece of the resort is the mansion designed by Robert Mayer and built between 1906 and 1909, and we have a museum that tells that story. The Mansion itself houses our museum, restaurant and spa,” says Christopher Peacock, the general manager. When asked about the most unique feature of the resort, Peacock says, “It’s all about location. We have Moran State Park on one side Cascade Bay on the other.” bellevue club may 2017 | 39

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

History buffs look no further than The San Juan Inn Collection. The inn houses two different establishments—The Harrison Suites and The Tucker House Inn. “Each historic house has its own provenance and personality based on the owners who homesteaded in Friday Harbor,” says owner Anna Maria de Freitas. The inn caters to all types of travelers.

“Couples coming for a convivial bed and breakfast experience stay in our guest rooms and enjoy breakfast in our Garden Café. Those looking for privacy and an escape, stay in the privacy of our suites and enjoy the anonymity of room service.

Those traveling with families and furbabies stay in our cottages,” she says.

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The most rustic experience of them all, Sweet Earth Farm is all about being in nature. The accommodations are available from June through September and consist of “glamping” canvas tents. Elaine Kendall, a staff member at the LLC, explains that glamping is, “fancy camping. We provide a tent with a fouton, bedding and a little kitchenette. It’s easy camping, where you don’t have to bring anything.” The farm allows you to unwind with their quiet walking trails and organic produce. “We have chickens and ducks, a little kune kune pig, a small type of pig, a donkey and a couple of goats. Lots of animal experiences for children,” Kendall says.

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Boatbound is a peerto-peer boat-sharing company that allows water enthusiasts to rent everything from a 10-foot inflatable to a 150-foot mega yacht complete with a captain. It’s often called the Airbnb for boats, but Chris Fox, the director of business development, says the comparison falls short in a few key places.

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A DV E N T U R E Reflections magazine: How has the recent transition to Seattle been for Boatbound?

Chris Fox: The move to Seattle has been great. When we were deciding to leave San Francisco, our main goals were to get the best of both worlds when it came to tech and boats, and Seattle was almost number one on both lists. It’s a fast-growing city with a unique vibe and tons of opportunity for outdoor exploration. Our team loves everything about the city, except maybe the rain at times.

RM: What has been the biggest challenge for Boatbound?

CF: The hardest part has been bridging the tech gap in an older industry. Online booking has been around in the travel industry for more than 20 years for certain sectors like airfare and hotels; however, it is relatively new for boat and yacht charters. You also don’t see five to 10 companies that truly dominate the industry, so there is a longer adaptation period when a new product enters the marketplace. ••• bellevue club may 2017 | 43

RM: Speaking of Seattle, in your opinion what makes it a unique place to explore boating and the water?

CF: The Northwest is very diverse when it comes to boating, which is why it has been our fastest-growing market over the past two years. A lot of places generally only have one or two different options for boating, but with Seattle there are dozens.

You can wakeboard on Lake Washington, cruise around Lake Union, sail the Puget Sound, fish for salmon or simply explore the San Juans. The array of activities transfers over to the number of boats needed, which is why we have more than 250 boats in the Northwest.

RM: What have you learned about boating communities across the world? What are the hottest markets right now?

CF: There is a common language between boaters, and no matter where you are in the world the camaraderie remains constant. South Florida will always be the charter capital.

There is always something in season; if it’s not yacht season, it’s most likely tournament-fishing season. Outside of Florida, Charleston is one of the cities that will often break the top five, which is impressive given its size when compared to big cities like Miami, Chicago or Washington, DC.

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RM: It’s easy to describe Boatbound as a water-based Airbnb. Is the company sick of that association?

CF: Yes and no. The sharing economy is still relatively new, so when people hear “Boatbound is the Airbnb of boats,” it points them in the right direction. The problem is that when people hear this they assume we only offer bed and breakfast accommodations on boats and don’t realize that we specialize in the entire charter experience. For example, you will sleep on a fishing boat and there’s also a strong chance you will return home with a cooler full of fish.

RM: Boatbound now has a few competitors. What sets it apart from the field?

CF: Our two main points of differentiation are the peer-topeer insurance policy and our owner/operators. Owners are always the backbone of any sharing economy platform and we have some of the best owners in the industry. As for insurance, we partnered with BoatUS to create a peer-topeer policy that is very hard to surpass.

"There is a common language between boaters, and no matter where you are in the world the camaraderie remains constant."

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RM: It’s been said the marine industry is declining as younger generations are hesitant to invest in it. Do you think this is true, and do you think Boatbound can help it stay afloat by providing a way to offset cost?

CF: The marine industry we see today is very different than the one from 25 years ago. There have been new sectors like paddleboards, personal watercraft, and kayaks that have exploded while older traditional avenues have slowed down.

When it comes to Boatbound, all generations are realizing that recreational boats don’t always have to be seen as a negative asset. In the past, you generally never purchased a recreational boat with the expectation of turning a profit. Now if you rent your boat twice a month, the boat basically pays for itself.

RM: What advice do you have for boat owners who are thinking about registering their boat but can’t get over the anxiety of lending it to a stranger?

CF: It can be a bit tense in the beginning, and the most important thing to remember is that as an owner you are always in complete control. You can ask as many questions as you want until you are comfortable approving the rental. Even if you have some last-second doubts on the day of the rental, you can cancel without any harm to your profile. When you combine the control and the peer-to-peer insurance policy, it helps make the entire process a bit easier.

RM: What’s in store for the future of Boatbound? Do you think this type of business model has legs in other industries (possibly private jets, etc.)?

CF: The sharing platforms can be used for a variety of water activities: kayaks, surfboards, windsurfing. At the moment, we are focused solely on boats and yachts. We started out with mostly day charters, and our next step is to expand internationally and grow our voyage charter and experience segments. We have realized that people want to boat for longer periods. Renters are looking for the four-day fishing excursion or the three-day catamaran cruise that includes snorkeling and scuba diving.

RM: Is there anything else you want to say to our readers?

CF: The reason our platform does so well is because we have something for everyone. Our boats range from 10-foot inflatables to 150-foot mega yachts with a full crew. If you don’t have any experience or would prefer to sit back and relax, there are a number of captained rentals available. On the other hand, if you are looking for a smaller boat without a captain to cruise around Lake Union, we have many to choose from as well.

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between the lane lines Three-time Olympian and Club member Tom Malchow talks about gold medals, competing against Michael Phelps and life after the Games.

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MEMBER PROFILE BC MEMBER TOM MALCHOW

Reflections magazine: What initially drew you to swimming?

Tom Malchow: I grew up in Minnesota, and naturally everyone wants to freeze the water and skate on it, but skating wasn’t my calling. I played a little basketball and baseball, but I also had asthma. Swimming seemed to be a little more conducive to it. My mom was a competitive swimmer, not very seriously, but we were always around the water. My parents just wanted me to be safe and comfortable around the water, just as a life skill. I fell in love with it and got lucky with finding a coach and program that I enjoyed and was fun. When you get kids into a sport, you want to make sure it’s fun, something they enjoy. Don’t try to build an Olympian from day one. In the beginning, I had no intention of competitively swimming for 20-plus years. I had no intention of becoming an Olympian.

RM: When did that transition happen? When did you start thinking, I’m good at this?

TM: That’s a good question. I don’t think there was one time in my life where I said, “OK, I want to be an Olympian—that’s my goal.” I think it was the fact that I always enjoyed the sport. Coaches that I worked with, people I worked with were good about goal setting but also about longevity in the sport. They wanted me on a slower progression, or a more thought-out progression. They didn’t want me to get there overnight and be a “one and done.”

I look back at that and think my club coach could have had a lot of fame and success if he had pushed me harder.

My college coach got recognition for taking me to three Olympics, but it was my club coach who decided: “At 14 he’s not going to swim two-a-day practices and huge numbers [of meters].” He probably could’ve gotten me there at a young age, but I probably wouldn’t have lasted in the sport for three Olympic cycles.

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RM: Burnout seems to be a common problem among swimmers. It’s smart to have a coach actively preventing it from the beginning.

TM: I don’t think burnout is uncommon at all, and I think part of it is swimming’s not really a social sport. I mean, you talk a little while hanging on the wall and before and after practice, but when you’re doing 10,000 meters, it’s you and the bottom of the pool, you and the black line, you and the pace clock. It’s easy to burn out. It’s so important to find the right coach who understands you and who thinks about short-term and long-term goals, not overnight success. And someone who tries to keep it fun.

RM: By the time you went to college at University of Michigan, were you on the Olympic track?

TM: I think I was more on that track by then. I trained hard in high school, but I didn’t know what hard training was until I got to Michigan, which was probably good, again back to the natural progression. In college I was lifting more weights and swimming doubles four days a week.

RM: Do you remember the kind of mileage you were swimming?

TM: Michigan is known as a distance-oriented program. We were doing high yardage, around 18,000 to 20,000 meters a day.

I was a 200 butterflier, but I ended up training with the distance group because 200 butterfly is a demanding event and my coach always believed in good aerobic training. Obviously it worked, but it was a painful way to get there.

RM: Why butterfly?

TM: I think I chose it because it was a challenge, and I thought I’d do the things other people didn’t want to do. That’s butterfly and the 400 IM. Then I fell in love with the stroke, and it worked out well for my body type too.

RM: Although you eventually competed against another very famous butterflier.

TM: Phelps. Yeah, you’ve got to talk about him. It’s fun to say I swam against him. It’s fun to say that in Phelps’s first Olympics he was fifth and I was first. After that I think I beat him one more time in a major national competition. But he’s been good for the sport. You can look at a few issues he’s had along the way, but a lot of athletes on that level, with all the scrutiny and now social media, just can’t get away from it. He’s made a couple of bad mistakes and owned up to them, but he’s been great for the sport, bringing more attention and sponsors. It’s been fun to watch.

RM: What did making the U.S. Olympic team for the first time feel like?

TM: The first one was a lot to digest because it was between my freshman and sophomore years in college, and I was just this 19-year-old kid. A lot of new things were going on in my life, and then all of the sudden I’m an Olympian. Honestly, everybody was thinking I was going to be third or fourth at trials, but the two people that should have gone were clear-cut. It was fun.

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RM: Were you proud that you shocked people a little and exceeded their expectations?

TM: Absolutely. There was a bit of an element out there that maybe I got lucky, maybe I had a good day, one good swim, and now we’ve wasted a slot on somebody that wasn’t ready for the next big step. To be able to go to the Olympics and back it up by getting on the podium with a silver medal was further justification that I was ready to compete on the world stage. It was my time to take over the reins as one of the most prominent butterfliers in the United States and the world. I think getting the silver—obviously everyone wants the gold; I didn’t go in thinking I wanted silver—set me up to stay focused for the next four years because I was close. I wanted that gold; I was so close. But I also still had three years of college to finish.

RM: What is your degree?

TM: I have a degree in management communications. So I went back to swim at the NCAA, and there was a lot going on. But I knew I had to get back on the Olympic team and be number one.

It just so happens it worked out.

RM: What did it feel like to finally win the gold?

TM: It is the ultimate thing, the cherry on top. Everything I had worked for for 20 years.

It’s a ton of excitement and also some relief.

RM: Relief?

TM: Yeah, relief to finally get there. It was four years going from silver to gold and 20-plus years to get to that point. The Olympics was the pinnacle, and there was definitely some relief. It only comes around every four years. There are no do-overs in swimming. There’s one chance.

RM: Aside from the race and gold medal, any other big Olympic moments stand out for you?

TM: Each Olympics had something unique. The silver medal was very cool and to be able to do it in Atlanta, at home. I went to the opening ceremonies, and when you’re the host country, you come in last and 75 percent of the people are there to see the host country. Sydney was pretty cool because they appreciate swimming, and to win a gold medal was great. And Athens, where the modern Olympics started and to be team captain, was a pretty cool experience. I didn’t do what I wanted to in the pool in Athens. I was swimming with a torn-up shoulder, which was frustrating. I had never been hurt in my career, and then to be hurt like that was tough. That happened right before the Olympic trials, and I wasn’t swimming well.

"It was my time to take over the reins as one of the most prominent butterfliers in the United States and the world.

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"I was curious about life outside of swimming, so I left the sport and went and got a job selling medical supplies."

RM: Was it overuse?

TM: It’s hard to say. I don’t remember any one thing I did to hurt it, but I wasn’t swimming very well. The team doctor sent me to get an MRI, and it was a complete tear in my subscap, one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff. It was just completely torn, so at that point there was no time for surgery. It was “Take some anti-inflammatories and go see what you can do.”

RM: What was it like to swim on that shoulder?

TM: It wasn’t actually that painful, but it’s one of those times when you have to deal with the mental side, and some frustration. But to have peers that elect you as team captain even though they know you’re injured, it was still saying I’ve been around; your team still looks up to you even though you’re not 100 percent. It was a cool experience to lead that team. I can’t remember exactly how many medals, but we did well that year.

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RM: How was the transition after your third Olympics?

TM: It wasn’t as hard as I thought. A lot of people have a hard time making that transition because swimming is exciting. You get to work out for a living, and now I’m lucky if I can find 20 minutes to get to the club and work out. I used to get paid to do it, travel the world, and have three massages a week, take care of my body. Some people say they know they want to coach after. That was never me, not my personality. I was curious about life outside of swimming, so I left the sport and went and got a job selling medical supplies. For the past 11 years, I’ve been selling hip and knee replacement stuff to orthopedic surgeons. It’s competitive, it’s unpredictable and it’s not a nine-to-five, which fills a little bit of that void. It’s not the satisfaction of winning a gold medal on the world stage, but it’s something I’ve enjoyed.

And of course I got married and had kids and all those things are a lot of fun and a great part of life.

RM: You have two daughters, correct?

TM: Yes, I have two daughters, almost 5 and almost 7.

RM: Do they recognize your accomplishments at all yet?

TM: They’re young, but they’re starting to digest bits. They’ve seen videos and they’ve seen my medals. We live in Sammamish, and my daughter swam at the country club out there.

The other day I went to pick her up, and Shannon was standing with four of her friends, and she’s telling them “My dad’s a gold medalist.” All of a sudden I’m surrounded by a bunch of little people and they are all asking me questions. It was cute. So I guess it sunk in there a little.

RM: What lessons have lasted from that period of your life?

TM: Definitely having a work ethic, and being able to put up with a lot of discomfort. I think no matter how busy work gets, it wasn’t as bad as doubles and going to the weight room knowing they want to make you throw up and then get in the pool. It’s not good when your coaches get satisfaction from seeing you throw up. Also, having a commitment to team and time management.

RM: Any advice for younger swimmers, perhaps those about to go to college?

TM: Going to a collegiate level was a big change, a good change. I think it’s about trying to find the program that fits the type of training you’re used to. Pick a program that has a good academic interest too; look at the academic and athletic side.

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Bellevue Club water aerobics instructor Deanna Zeigler explains why athletes of all levels should suit up more often.

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he benefits of water-based exercise and movement are virtually infinite. For starters, the water reduces strain on the joints, allows for greater range of motion and provides dynamic resistance for strength work. “It also just takes away the grumpiness,” says Deanna Zeigler, a Bellevue Club water aerobics instructor. She also cites improved circulation, reduced inflammation and lowered blood pressure as positive effects she’s seen in her students in the 37 years she’s been teaching.

“So it’s funny that people often don’t find the water until they can’t do anything else,” Zeigler says.

“Everyone should be in the water more.” And it’s true.

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Many of her students start coming to class only after suffering strokes or heart attacks, being diagnosed with arthritis or fibromyalgia, or rehabbing a major injury. “Whatever it is—a bad back or bad knee or shoulder—when you’re in the water, it’s healing. You can do whatever you can and protect the area that’s injured. I have a ninety-one-year-old who says it’s better than Aleve.”

And Zeigler says that’s great—the water is an incredible healing tool and should be used as such. But, many, many more people—especially active people—can massively benefit from getting in the pool more often for all the same reasons.

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INTRODUCTION EXERCISES Can’t make a class? Zeigler shared a few basic moves you can use to whet your appetite for water-based exercises. Both exercises can be performed in shallow or deep water.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI Stretch your right arm and left leg out in front of you. Lightly jump up and switch arms and legs. Be sure to keep your hips level and facing forward.

JUMPING JACK Taking the classic movement into the water, start with your feet together and arms by your side. Jump feet and arms apart, raising the arms all the way out of the water for added difficulty.

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“I have one woman and she walks with a walker, but when she is in the water and doing the cross-country ski exercise [see sidebar] she looks like a gazelle,” Zeigler says.

For those not suffering from an injury, one of the greatest reasons to get your feet wet is injury prevention. That comes mainly from the water’s ability to increase joint mobility, flexibility and range of motion. But Zeigler says the strength and endurance pieces are often overlooked. Every year, Zeigler attends a national conference to learn the latest trends and techniques for water aerobics, and she says high intensity interval training (HIIT), kickboxing and posterior chain strength work are all currently big themes she intends to include in her classes.

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There’s no Wi-Fi at Kalaloch Lodge. Either this fact doesn’t faze you or it terrifies you. I fall into the latter camp. It makes my palms sweaty to think about disconnecting from my email for any length of time, so when I heard that Kalaloch Lodge was launching a new wellness program, I immediately wanted to check it out—and then immediately wondered how I would make it work. >>

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Located along a wild stretch of the Pacific Ocean in Olympic National Park, Kalaloch Lodge is less than 200 miles from Bellevue, but it’s about as far removed from the hustle and bustle as you can get. Out here, there are no TVs, no phones and even the cell service is spotty. I drove the three hours in the pouring rain, waiting until the last minute to leave so that I could fire off those final emails and turn in a few pending assignments. I packed my laptop anyway, just in case I really needed it.

When I arrived, the ocean was churning and the clouds above ranged from a bright white to the darkest of grays. I watched for a moment, mesmerized by nature’s power, before settling into my Bluff Cabin overlooking the ocean. Inside, I was greeted by the picture of coziness: knotted pine walls, a comfy bed draped in a wool blanket (custom-made by Pacific Northwest company Pendleton), and a wood-burning stove.

Perched on the dark-leather couch was a blue yoga mat, reminding me that my retreat was about to begin.

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Inside a room in the main lodge, I was met with a hug by Kelsey J. Patel, a spiritual empowerment coach based in Los Angeles. (Yes, that means she knows her fair share of celebrities.) Kalaloch Lodge has partnered with her for their new Live Well, Live Healthy, Live Active program, and she’s bringing her expertise in yoga, meditation and reiki to the property. Kelsey had hard-charging jobs in Washington, D.C., and New York City, plus back pain that just wouldn’t go away, before transitioning to her current lifestyle.

Our group started with a light yoga practice, designed to open our hips and stretch our bodies after being cramped in a car for hours. The session ended with Kelsey placing a stone on each of us—everyone got something different, depending on what was calling to her. Mine was the moonstone, which enhances the inner goddess energy.

We also set our intention for the next couple of days. I vowed to work on a passion project without guilt, to find balance and to relax. “We’re gonna break your little hearts open,” Kelsey warned.

The next morning when I woke up, my heart was still intact but the power was out.

Such is life on the coast, where the storm-watching can be epic. I’d fallen asleep reading a book instead of with my laptop on my lap, as per my usual nightly tradition, which I considered a step in the right direction.

After a little morning meditation, we walked to the “tree of life,” an incredible cypress on Kalaloch Beach that continues to not just survive but thrive, despite the fact that the earth below it has crumbled, revealing a cave. The weather changed a dozen times on the short stroll, from sun to rain to hail and back again in various configurations.

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Later that day on Ruby Beach—a gorgeous expanse of rocky sand strewn with driftwood and cairns—we took turns getting into yoga poses with the dramatic sea stacks in the background. After we took our photos, Kelsey encouraged us to take the time to actually be in the moment, not just capture it. I walked near the edge of the water, letting the foam from the waves wash up onto my rain boots, and I suddenly felt lighter. It certainly wasn’t in the physical sense (I’d thoroughly enjoyed the Washington Cheese Plate at Kalaloch Lodge’s Creekside Restaurant the night before), but instead an energy I felt emanate from my chest. I don’t know what it was, but I do know letting it go felt freeing.

I spent the afternoon reading and trying to start a fire (not my forte!) before we came back together for yin yoga and a guided meditation. We met ourselves in 10 years, and even wrote our future self a letter, plus a response. I learned that future me has a fantastic wardrobe and a beautiful home, but more importantly, I’m on the right track with my goals—I just need to restructure my schedule to make them a priority.

When I left the next day, I felt amazingly refreshed and was able to immediately put into action some of the advice Kelsey offered. But even without a coach there, the Olympic National Park setting is inspiration enough for anyone to find rejuvenation.

Back home as I unpacked, I realized I never once touched my laptop, and somehow, the world was still spinning. No Wi-Fi wasn’t so scary after all—in fact, it was just what I needed.

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