March 18, 2024 • 16 mins
In this episode, we're delving into the vibrant cultural scene of Corpus Christi, Texas with Cheryl Votzmeyer-Rios, the Executive Director for Corpus Christi PATCH, Inc.
Corpus Christi PATCH, which stands for Positive Action Toward Cultural Heritage, is on a mission to revive the heart of the community through the restoration and development of The Ritz Theatre. This historic landmark, built in 1929, holds a special place in the city's history as the first talking movie theater in the area.
In this episode, Cheryl shares insider insights into the ongoing renovations at The Ritz Theatre, which has been closed since 1989. It's not just about restoring bricks and mortar; it's about revitalizing the soul of Corpus Christi. The PATCH team is dedicated to transforming The Ritz into a state-of-the-art entertainment and education venue, breathing new life into this cherished piece of local heritage.
But that's not all – as a Corpus Christi resident, Cheryl also gives us a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of this coastal gem, offering tips and recommendations for anyone planning a visit. Whether you're drawn to its sun-kissed beaches, rich cultural heritage, or thriving arts scene, there's something here for everyone.
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Learn more: The Ritz – Historic Corpus Christi Theatre (ccritz.com)
Visit Corpus Christi: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/
Farmer’s Market: Art Center of Corpus Christi | Art Gallery + Community Center + Event Space (artcentercc.org)
Itinerary: Coastal Bliss: A Corpus Christi Escape of SUP Yoga, Nighttime Kayaking, Island Adventures, and Culinary Delights – Itinerary (globaljourneyswithjilldutton.com)
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Welcome to Global Journeys with Jill Dutton, the
podcast where we embark on ajourney through culture and
place, one fascinating story ata time.
I'm your host, jill Dutton, anavid traveler and writer,
passionate about exploring theworld and uncovering the unique
tales of the people I encounteralong the way.
Join me as we delve into theheart of destinations, offering
(00:24):
an insider's perspective throughthe captivating narratives of
individuals who shape theircommunities.
Whether it's chatting with adistillery owner crafting
artisanal spirits, an anglercasting lines in remote waters
or a chef mastering the flavorsof a region, each episode offers
a glimpse into their world andexpertise.
(00:45):
Stick around till the end ofeach episode to discover more
about my travels and writingadventures.
In the meantime, get ready tobe inspired, enlightened and
transported to distant lands onGlobal Journeys with Jill Dutton
.
In this episode, we're delvinginto the vibrant cultural scene
of Corpus Christi, texas.
Today we have a special guestjoining us Cheryl Votesbier-Rios
(01:09):
, the executive director forCorpus Christi Patch Inc.
Corpus Christi Patch, whichstands for positive action
toward cultural heritage, is ona mission to revive the heart of
the community through therestoration and development of
the Ritz Theater.
This historic landmark, builtin 1929, holds a special place
(01:29):
in the city's history as thefirst talking movie theater in
the area.
Over the years, it evolved intothe Ritz Music Hall, hosting
legendary performances by iconslike Willie Nelson, bob Dylan
and Metallica.
In this episode, cheryl sharesinsider insights into the
ongoing renovations at the RitzTheater, which has been closed
(01:50):
since 1989.
It's not just about restoringbricks and mortar.
It's about revitalizing thesoul of Corpus Christi.
The Patch team is dedicated totransforming the Ritz into a
state-of-the-art entertainmentand education venue, breathing
new life into this cherishedpiece of local heritage.
But that's not all.
As a Corpus Christi resident,cheryl also gives us a glimpse
(02:13):
into the vibrant tapestry ofthis coastal gem, offering tips
and recommendations for anyoneplanning a visit.
So whether you're drawn to itssun-kissed beaches, rich
cultural heritage or thrivingart scene, there's something
here for everyone.
The following episode wasrecorded on location inside the
Ritz Theater.
When did this whole come aboutof any decision to restore it?
(02:49):
So you're looking projectedabout five years.
When did you?
Speaker 2 (02:52):
start planning it.
So there's quite a bit of storythat goes to this project.
It closed down in 89 and sat indistrict care for gosh until
the 2000s.
And so Monica Sawyer had movedto town and got married and saw
it one day when she was riding abicycle downtown and got
(03:13):
together with her friends, karaEdge, and was talking to her
about it and they're like we'regoing to do something with the
fear.
I wonder how we could get intouch with the owner and see
what would be happening with it.
So they found out that RobertRowling owns it, who is the
owner of the Omni Hotels, trtHoldings.
And so they approached him,asked him about the building
(03:36):
this is our superintendent forthe oh Stoddard.
So they brushed him off therock ground and asked him about
the theater and he said he wouldrather it be purchased, but if
he was willing to give it over,if there was certain parameters
met, you know.
And so they weren't wanting todonate to your project because
(03:58):
it was still owned by abillionaire and you know it's
for profit, it's not non-profit,he's this.
So they went back to him andsaid no one's wanting to help us
with the project because yourname is still on the deed.
And so he said well, if you canget a non-profit established,
then I'll donate it.
So he ended up donating itafter the non-profit was formed
(04:19):
and then there's like a smallhurdles that have been jumped
and goals have been reached.
Number one getting this placecleaned out and a little tidy.
The junior league a porpoiseChristie came in and helped
clean up the building a fewtimes I believe is what I heard
and then I know that they werehere I don't live many times,
but volunteers have come in toclean it out and then they had
(04:42):
the roof repaired, so water wascoming in the old way.
There were pigeons, and so theygot that worked on.
And then, moving forward, theyhired me back in November of 22.
They had a couple offundraisers prior to COVID.
(05:03):
Covid happened.
We had Hurricane Harvey comethrough and they had received a
grant in 2019 for repair on theexterior.
Then COVID happened and theycan do it.
So we are on a time crunch rightnow to complete this phase of
work because it's through theTexas Historical Commission.
They gave us 230,000 matchinggrants.
(05:24):
We got the city to.
I worked with them for the lastyear to receive a matching
grant, to receive another 230.
And so then we have beenworking and being at Water Fight
Just the most important thingwould be theaters, because you
can't get water coming in whenyou're free or renovate, and
(05:44):
this is where we are now.
So, for a year and two monthsinto the project, so, as I've
come on board and we've raised asubstantial amount of money to
be able to hire Susan and to beable to get the architects on
board and the engineers, andthey've done their studies and
we just received some renderings, which I think you've seen the
(06:06):
recent renderings in us, whichis phenomenal.
So we'll not only rehabilitatethe historic building but we're
going to do a Performing ArtsCenter edition in the Park
Vellante, next door, which willoffer so much programming and
it'll have programming for thecommunity.
It's not just going to be amusic hall, it's going to be
(06:27):
music, dance, theater, you knowjust anything performing arts,
and then conferences, rentalsfor parties.
In the second building We'llhave a black box theater, so
they'll be programming there andthat's the new building you're
going to head in.
You said that'll be ADA, adacompliancy.
They're going to bring all ofthe seating into ADA compliant.
(06:47):
We'll have the elevatorsinstalled on the outside of the
wall which will be the interiorof the new building, Okay, where
we can bring people up to thesecond levels.
That way there's accessibilityup top and we have accessibility
down here.
This seats we have one originalseat from day one, up in the
projector room, and so we'regoing to take that and model the
(07:08):
design out of it, but make itlarger, because our statues now
days are bigger compared topeople back in the 1800s it's
not early 1900s More comfyseating.
So it's going to be really cool, and it'll be 1000 seats as
opposed to 1300 is what they'vebeen able to take care for by
planning and health, state ofthe art, of course, sound.
(07:32):
Oh, we're going to bring theperson in back in.
They took that out to put thescreen in, but it's a very
ornate, carved, almost like aframe that goes around the stage
, and there's a picture of it inblack and white up front.
I'll show it to you, but it'sbeautiful, so it will be like
the brick showing It'll be.
And do you have any needs?
Is there anything?
Well, you know, do youdonations?
(07:53):
We definitely need funding.
We're in the beginning stages offundraising.
The project's going to run wellup to $55 million, if not 60.
So we're planning on having atleast two or three years of
operational funding from thatfundraising because up this
first years of gettingestablished and having the
programming and having staffingon boards to make it happen.
(08:14):
But I mean this is going to bethe highlight of downtown.
It's a game changer for CorpusChristi.
I believe it will be the talkof Texas.
I believe so too.
Yeah, fantastic.
A lot of people talk about, oh,corpus it's so low-key and it's
great and it will always, Ithink, be like that.
But I think you can also havethese really beautiful amenities
(08:35):
for our guests and ourcommunity, and that's where
we're headed.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
We always also focus on the insiders'.
Look at Corpus Christi.
So you and your husband livehere in the water.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Yeah, is that?
Just I'm not four blocks offthe water on the bayfront.
Love the water.
What would be a perfect day foryou?
Oh God.
I love waking up at sunrise.
I can see the sun coming upover the horizon, which is
beautiful.
I see the water all the wayfrom east, southeast, all the
way to the west to the newbridge, so I've got views of
(09:06):
downtown.
I can see the Naval Air Station.
I love walking the boardwalk.
It's a beautiful, beautifulbayfront and we're one of only a
handful in all of the UnitedStates that you can actually get
off a boat in the marina andcome into a downtown area to eat
drink shop.
There's not many, and so rightnow they're putting about $50
(09:26):
million into the marina todeepen the marina and to make
bigger slips for yachts to comein, because we don't have that
accessibility yet.
But once we have that and onceeverything's in place of like oh
why would I get you know off myboat and walk into downtown.
It'll all kind of work intandem together, fantastic.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
And this morning you took us to Salas Tacos for
breakfast tacos, yes, to get tohave that experience.
How did you?
Speaker 2 (09:51):
because it's kind of off the beaten path.
You know, I happened to crossit one morning.
I was waiting to go to the postoffice.
They weren't open yet and I washungry and I saw it and I tried
it and it was.
I really am excited that Ifound it, because it's really
one of the best tacos in CorpusChristi.
We're known for tacos, you know,and we're known for Tex-Mex and
breakfast tacos, thoughBreakfast tacos are a big
(10:12):
mainstay here.
I mean, everybody eats tacos.
We have tacos in the morning,tacos at lunch, tacos for dinner
, taco Tuesday.
Literally, we talk about tacoTuesday.
We had tacos on Tuesday nightExcellent, yeah, I think my
perfect day is.
You know, I can do everythingdowntown.
We are missing a food market,so that's coming.
(10:35):
I think what we're waiting isthe as a grocery store, Mm-hmm,
Okay, yes, the farmers market.
That is nice, it's very nice.
That is a beautiful place overthere.
Diana Sherman she's theexecutive director over there
has done a very good job ofincorporating the farmers market
music, food trucks, vendors,local beef companies and eggs
(10:58):
and just dairy.
I mean it's just really a greatfarmers market.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
Yes, and I purchase some jewelry and I visit farmers
markets in every city I go toand so it's so fun to see what's
in season and what people aregrowing and selling.
Speaker 2 (11:11):
And then it was a nice one.
Yeah, they do a really nice joband they always have a new art
exhibit.
Oh yeah, because it's held atthe Art Center.
It's at the Art Center and sothey do family art time on
Saturday.
It's a lot of communityoutreach there, free programming
for children.
They do art exhibitions forlocal artists and traveling
artists, these types of studiosthat we're working in there.
(11:32):
They're going to be having anexpansion as well, so to have
them there near the yacht cluband on the I mean it's going to
be the flagship downtown.
It'll complement what'shappening with the Ritz.
We have an art center.
It's just going to bring us toa new level in Corpus Christi.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
Yes, and having a farmers market on the water is
just always a.
It's beautiful, it's a niceanswer.
Speaker 2 (11:54):
It is.
It's a nice place to go out andeating a snack and watching,
and that's when they haveWednesday Night Regatta and the
Wednesday Night Regatta thesailboats go out for time trials
every Wednesday, taking offright there by the Art Center
and going out.
Yeah, oh, that's fun.
Oh, you've had a great place tolay.
It's beautiful.
It's a beautiful place.
I've been here since late 96.
(12:15):
And I won't leave.
I like to travel.
I travel a lot, I travel allover the world and I love coming
back here because it's verylate back.
There's things to do, myfriends are here, the climate is
great.
I mean there's a handful ofdays that might freeze.
You know we have hot summers,but that's what the beach is for
and we've got gulf breezescoming in to cool us down.
(12:36):
So a nice margaritas.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
And I've heard that there are lots of hiking trails
and beaches nearby, so we havehiking trails.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
We have the, of course, the 10 mile bayfront
that can be walked.
We do have out at the beach.
The beaches are beautiful towalk in.
There's hiking paths aroundtown.
There's some parks that arereally being improvements are
being made so it's morepedestrian friendly.
A lot of people are used todriving here.
They don't want to be out.
It's hot sometimes so peoplethink, oh, I'm not going to ride
(13:06):
my bike, I'm not going to walk,but they're making it where
it's pedestrian friendly, bikerfriendly, which is great.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
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Welcome to Global Journeys with Jill Dutton, the
podcast where we embark on ajourney through culture and
place, one fascinating story ata time.
I'm your host, jill Dutton, anavid traveler and writer,
passionate about exploring theworld and uncovering the unique
tales of the people I encounteralong the way.
Join me as we delve into theheart of destinations, offering
(00:24):
an insider's perspective throughthe captivating narratives of
individuals who shape theircommunities.
Whether it's chatting with adistillery owner crafting
artisanal spirits, an anglercasting lines in remote waters
or a chef mastering the flavorsof a region, each episode offers
a glimpse into their world andexpertise.
(00:45):
Stick around till the end ofeach episode to discover more
about my travels and writingadventures.
In the meantime, get ready tobe inspired, enlightened and
transported to distant lands onGlobal Journeys with Jill Dutton
.
In this episode, we're delvinginto the vibrant cultural scene
of Corpus Christi, texas.
Today we have a special guestjoining us Cheryl Votesbier-Rios
(01:09):
, the executive director forCorpus Christi Patch Inc.
Corpus Christi Patch, whichstands for positive action
toward cultural heritage, is ona mission to revive the heart of
the community through therestoration and development of
the Ritz Theater.
This historic landmark, builtin 1929, holds a special place
(01:29):
in the city's history as thefirst talking movie theater in
the area.
Over the years, it evolved intothe Ritz Music Hall, hosting
legendary performances by iconslike Willie Nelson, bob Dylan
and Metallica.
In this episode, cheryl sharesinsider insights into the
ongoing renovations at the RitzTheater, which has been closed
(01:50):
since 1989.
It's not just about restoringbricks and mortar.
It's about revitalizing thesoul of Corpus Christi.
The Patch team is dedicated totransforming the Ritz into a
state-of-the-art entertainmentand education venue, breathing
new life into this cherishedpiece of local heritage.
But that's not all.
As a Corpus Christi resident,cheryl also gives us a glimpse
(02:13):
into the vibrant tapestry ofthis coastal gem, offering tips
and recommendations for anyoneplanning a visit.
So whether you're drawn to itssun-kissed beaches, rich
cultural heritage or thrivingart scene, there's something
here for everyone.
The following episode wasrecorded on location inside the
Ritz Theater.
When did this whole come aboutof any decision to restore it?
(02:49):
So you're looking projectedabout five years.
When did you?
Speaker 2 (02:52):
start planning it.
So there's quite a bit of storythat goes to this project.
It closed down in 89 and sat indistrict care for gosh until
the 2000s.
And so Monica Sawyer had movedto town and got married and saw
it one day when she was riding abicycle downtown and got
(03:13):
together with her friends, karaEdge, and was talking to her
about it and they're like we'regoing to do something with the
fear.
I wonder how we could get intouch with the owner and see
what would be happening with it.
So they found out that RobertRowling owns it, who is the
owner of the Omni Hotels, trtHoldings.
And so they approached him,asked him about the building
(03:36):
this is our superintendent forthe oh Stoddard.
So they brushed him off therock ground and asked him about
the theater and he said he wouldrather it be purchased, but if
he was willing to give it over,if there was certain parameters
met, you know.
And so they weren't wanting todonate to your project because
(03:58):
it was still owned by abillionaire and you know it's
for profit, it's not non-profit,he's this.
So they went back to him andsaid no one's wanting to help us
with the project because yourname is still on the deed.
And so he said well, if you canget a non-profit established,
then I'll donate it.
So he ended up donating itafter the non-profit was formed
(04:19):
and then there's like a smallhurdles that have been jumped
and goals have been reached.
Number one getting this placecleaned out and a little tidy.
The junior league a porpoiseChristie came in and helped
clean up the building a fewtimes I believe is what I heard
and then I know that they werehere I don't live many times,
but volunteers have come in toclean it out and then they had
(04:42):
the roof repaired, so water wascoming in the old way.
There were pigeons, and so theygot that worked on.
And then, moving forward, theyhired me back in November of 22.
They had a couple offundraisers prior to COVID.
(05:03):
Covid happened.
We had Hurricane Harvey comethrough and they had received a
grant in 2019 for repair on theexterior.
Then COVID happened and theycan do it.
So we are on a time crunch rightnow to complete this phase of
work because it's through theTexas Historical Commission.
They gave us 230,000 matchinggrants.
(05:24):
We got the city to.
I worked with them for the lastyear to receive a matching
grant, to receive another 230.
And so then we have beenworking and being at Water Fight
Just the most important thingwould be theaters, because you
can't get water coming in whenyou're free or renovate, and
(05:44):
this is where we are now.
So, for a year and two monthsinto the project, so, as I've
come on board and we've raised asubstantial amount of money to
be able to hire Susan and to beable to get the architects on
board and the engineers, andthey've done their studies and
we just received some renderings, which I think you've seen the
(06:06):
recent renderings in us, whichis phenomenal.
So we'll not only rehabilitatethe historic building but we're
going to do a Performing ArtsCenter edition in the Park
Vellante, next door, which willoffer so much programming and
it'll have programming for thecommunity.
It's not just going to be amusic hall, it's going to be
(06:27):
music, dance, theater, you knowjust anything performing arts,
and then conferences, rentalsfor parties.
In the second building We'llhave a black box theater, so
they'll be programming there andthat's the new building you're
going to head in.
You said that'll be ADA, adacompliancy.
They're going to bring all ofthe seating into ADA compliant.
(06:47):
We'll have the elevatorsinstalled on the outside of the
wall which will be the interiorof the new building, Okay, where
we can bring people up to thesecond levels.
That way there's accessibilityup top and we have accessibility
down here.
This seats we have one originalseat from day one, up in the
projector room, and so we'regoing to take that and model the
(07:08):
design out of it, but make itlarger, because our statues now
days are bigger compared topeople back in the 1800s it's
not early 1900s More comfyseating.
So it's going to be really cool, and it'll be 1000 seats as
opposed to 1300 is what they'vebeen able to take care for by
planning and health, state ofthe art, of course, sound.
(07:32):
Oh, we're going to bring theperson in back in.
They took that out to put thescreen in, but it's a very
ornate, carved, almost like aframe that goes around the stage
, and there's a picture of it inblack and white up front.
I'll show it to you, but it'sbeautiful, so it will be like
the brick showing It'll be.
And do you have any needs?
Is there anything?
Well, you know, do youdonations?
(07:53):
We definitely need funding.
We're in the beginning stages offundraising.
The project's going to run wellup to $55 million, if not 60.
So we're planning on having atleast two or three years of
operational funding from thatfundraising because up this
first years of gettingestablished and having the
programming and having staffingon boards to make it happen.
(08:14):
But I mean this is going to bethe highlight of downtown.
It's a game changer for CorpusChristi.
I believe it will be the talkof Texas.
I believe so too.
Yeah, fantastic.
A lot of people talk about, oh,corpus it's so low-key and it's
great and it will always, Ithink, be like that.
But I think you can also havethese really beautiful amenities
(08:35):
for our guests and ourcommunity, and that's where
we're headed.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
We always also focus on the insiders'.
Look at Corpus Christi.
So you and your husband livehere in the water.
Speaker 2 (08:43):
Yeah, is that?
Just I'm not four blocks offthe water on the bayfront.
Love the water.
What would be a perfect day foryou?
Oh God.
I love waking up at sunrise.
I can see the sun coming upover the horizon, which is
beautiful.
I see the water all the wayfrom east, southeast, all the
way to the west to the newbridge, so I've got views of
(09:06):
downtown.
I can see the Naval Air Station.
I love walking the boardwalk.
It's a beautiful, beautifulbayfront and we're one of only a
handful in all of the UnitedStates that you can actually get
off a boat in the marina andcome into a downtown area to eat
drink shop.
There's not many, and so rightnow they're putting about $50
(09:26):
million into the marina todeepen the marina and to make
bigger slips for yachts to comein, because we don't have that
accessibility yet.
But once we have that and onceeverything's in place of like oh
why would I get you know off myboat and walk into downtown.
It'll all kind of work intandem together, fantastic.
Speaker 1 (09:44):
And this morning you took us to Salas Tacos for
breakfast tacos, yes, to get tohave that experience.
How did you?
Speaker 2 (09:51):
because it's kind of off the beaten path.
You know, I happened to crossit one morning.
I was waiting to go to the postoffice.
They weren't open yet and I washungry and I saw it and I tried
it and it was.
I really am excited that Ifound it, because it's really
one of the best tacos in CorpusChristi.
We're known for tacos, you know,and we're known for Tex-Mex and
breakfast tacos, thoughBreakfast tacos are a big
(10:12):
mainstay here.
I mean, everybody eats tacos.
We have tacos in the morning,tacos at lunch, tacos for dinner
, taco Tuesday.
Literally, we talk about tacoTuesday.
We had tacos on Tuesday nightExcellent, yeah, I think my
perfect day is.
You know, I can do everythingdowntown.
We are missing a food market,so that's coming.
(10:35):
I think what we're waiting isthe as a grocery store, Mm-hmm,
Okay, yes, the farmers market.
That is nice, it's very nice.
That is a beautiful place overthere.
Diana Sherman she's theexecutive director over there
has done a very good job ofincorporating the farmers market
music, food trucks, vendors,local beef companies and eggs
(10:58):
and just dairy.
I mean it's just really a greatfarmers market.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
Yes, and I purchase some jewelry and I visit farmers
markets in every city I go toand so it's so fun to see what's
in season and what people aregrowing and selling.
Speaker 2 (11:11):
And then it was a nice one.
Yeah, they do a really nice joband they always have a new art
exhibit.
Oh yeah, because it's held atthe Art Center.
It's at the Art Center and sothey do family art time on
Saturday.
It's a lot of communityoutreach there, free programming
for children.
They do art exhibitions forlocal artists and traveling
artists, these types of studiosthat we're working in there.
(11:32):
They're going to be having anexpansion as well, so to have
them there near the yacht cluband on the I mean it's going to
be the flagship downtown.
It'll complement what'shappening with the Ritz.
We have an art center.
It's just going to bring us toa new level in Corpus Christi.
Speaker 1 (11:49):
Yes, and having a farmers market on the water is
just always a.
It's beautiful, it's a niceanswer.
Speaker 2 (11:54):
It is.
It's a nice place to go out andeating a snack and watching,
and that's when they haveWednesday Night Regatta and the
Wednesday Night Regatta thesailboats go out for time trials
every Wednesday, taking offright there by the Art Center
and going out.
Yeah, oh, that's fun.
Oh, you've had a great place tolay.
It's beautiful.
It's a beautiful place.
I've been here since late 96.
(12:15):
And I won't leave.
I like to travel.
I travel a lot, I travel allover the world and I love coming
back here because it's verylate back.
There's things to do, myfriends are here, the climate is
great.
I mean there's a handful ofdays that might freeze.
You know we have hot summers,but that's what the beach is for
and we've got gulf breezescoming in to cool us down.
(12:36):
So a nice margaritas.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
And I've heard that there are lots of hiking trails
and beaches nearby, so we havehiking trails.
Speaker 2 (12:45):
We have the, of course, the 10 mile bayfront
that can be walked.
We do have out at the beach.
The beaches are beautiful towalk in.
There's hiking paths aroundtown.
There's some parks that arereally being improvements are
being made so it's morepedestrian friendly.
A lot of people are used todriving here.
They don't want to be out.
It's hot sometimes so peoplethink, oh, I'm not going to ride
(13:06):
my bike, I'm not going to walk,but they're making it where
it's pedestrian friendly, bikerfriendly, which is great.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
Yes, Well, thank you so much, You're welcome.
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