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And thanks so much if you already have. Welcome back to the Spentcycle podcast, everybody. I'm Kaylee Fretz.

Lator Flanders, Rondlander, has just wrapped up a couple hours ago. We are sitting at dinner in the square in Udnard.

Johnny Long, set the scene for me.

We are in the restaurant, which you're very happy with yourself for booking.

So happy.

You booked it more than 25 hours in advance, and at least three times, you've said something to the effect of like i am just great i'm so great this is the best thing i've ever done i wouldn't deny it but you know

a lot of people say that but saying we're we're around a table of seven people just in the quick

maths i won't introduce everyone i will introduce opposite kaley ruth edwards who rode the race

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