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The Wailin' Jennys — Devil's Paintbrush Road
Album: Firecracker
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Released: 2006
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I held on for so long
Dusty quaint old song
Things attch with glue
Live and die and gone

June flowers are so bold
On the devil's paintbrush road
The devil paints a double life
And there I dare not go

Live and die and gone
Live and die and gone
The devil paints a double life
Live and die and gone

I'm not the cheating kind
It snuck from behind
Kicked in the door to someday
I can't get her off my mind

All or nothing now
Might as well be true
Leave the dream of hearth and home
That never will come true

Live and die and gone
Live and die and gone
Leave the dream of hearth and home
Live and die and gone

Sweet wild road ahead
Sweet wild road ahead
If I lied and said that all was well
I might as well be dead

Single I was born
And single I will die
I'll marry myself to the whole wide world
And never make her cry

Live and die and gone
Live and die and gone
I'll marry myself to the whole wide world
Live and die and gone

Live and die and gone
Live and die and gone
The devil paints a double life
Live and die and gone
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get them to tour with  indigo girls
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 gillespp wrote:
RParadise wrote: Same for my daughter!


Posted 2 years ago by spitzbart    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:


I say go ahead and dance in the B&N. I worked at a couple of them for a while (totally enjoyable, btw) and believe me, we saw much weirder things going on. At least dancing is relatable. 
Still go to barnes and noble and still trying not to dance:)

Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Hey, these Jennys are good!
Posted 3 years ago by timatmit    [ Reply ]
Canadian band (kind-of) and a local connection to BC with previous member Cara Luft. Makes it to a 7 just on the strength of that for me.
Posted 3 years ago by bctreefarmer    [ Reply ]
Just gotta me this beautiful couple and worship at their feet. Hats off to Bill and Rebecca ! God bless you ! God seen Yu ! God
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 greendave wrote:
Their current lineup (adding Heather Masse, both vocally and songwriting) really kicks their potential up a notch for longevity. Not that they had any worries to begin with.

 WonderLizard wrote:
This was newcomer Annabelle Chvostek's first contribution to the Jennys. She lasted one album. Sigh.
 

 

Longevity, yes, but I still miss Annabelle. She wrote and sang lead on many fine songs on this album.
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:
Help me sitting in Barnes and noble and trying not to dance
 

I say go ahead and dance in the B&N. I worked at a couple of them for a while (totally enjoyable, btw) and believe me, we saw much weirder things going on. At least dancing is relatable. 
Posted 5 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
No.
Posted 5 years ago by crispynz1    [ Reply ]
Help me sitting in Barnes and noble and trying not to dance
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Help! My legs have taken a life of their own under my desk :-)
Nice. Hard-to-sit-still-to kind of music
Posted 5 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
This is not the Wailin' Jennys.

Bad link?
Posted 6 years ago by RichW    [ Reply ]
They just sold out immediately at Old Town School of Folk Music.  Bummer.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 johnk3go wrote:
Nice piece good will get the album
 
A little bit of this goes a long way with me.  But it's quite good.  Thanks Bill
Posted 6 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

Uh... so like, if I start singing Tuvan throat music, it would be dixie music because I'm from the American south?

So silly.

This IS bluegrass through and through, even if it's being performed by Canucks. {#Cheesygrin}

 
I used to work — in Toronto — with a guy — a Canadian — who was obsessed with Bluegrass to the point of people avoiding talking to him other than work issues. I remember once him being surprised that I wasn't interested in getting travel information for a bluegrass festival in the American South. He had his nose out of joint for days over that apparent slight.

Which is a long way of saying "bluegrass isn't just for Southerners anymore" and it does have a following in Canada. Probably every country if you look for it.

BTW #1: Waillin' Jennys are awesome.

BTW #2: I would be willing listen to a Tuvan Throat Music - Dixie fusion song. It may not be any good but I'm willing to listen to anything once. Then again, it could be the next Yat-Kha. 
Posted 6 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:

Jennys are Canadian.  Please adjust your stereotype.

 
Uh... so like, if I start singing Tuvan throat music, it would be dixie music because I'm from the American south?

So silly.

This IS bluegrass through and through, even if it's being performed by Canucks. {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
makes me feel like rooting out some David Grisman tunes
Posted 6 years ago by Art_Mickey    [ Reply ]
annoying — not their best
Posted 7 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]

YES!!  I was hoping someone had already added a pic of Pilosella aurantiaca...as an avid hiker in the great Cascades, I see, and enjoy, a lot of Devil's Paintbrush on hikes.  Heck....I'm sure there are places locally known as "Devil's Paintbrush Road" too.  And at least on hikes they're beautiful 'wildflowers' although I'm sure farmers consider them weeds.  Add'l fun facts include:

Other names attributed to devil's paintbrush include orange hawkweed. This flower was given the name "hawkweed" by the Roman naturalist Pliny who thought the bllom was eaten by hawks as a means of strengthening eyesight.

Devil's paintbrush earns its name from its brilliant color and prolific reproduction; it is a highly visible and extremely pesky weed that can overcome croplands and irritate farmers.

 

taken from: https://www.bio.brandeis.edu/fieldbio/Wildflowers_Kimonis_Kramer/PAGES/DEVILSPAINTBRUSH_PAGE_FINAL.html

 unclehud wrote:

Devil's Paintbrush:

Devil's Paintbrush
 

 


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}  {#Dancingbanana}  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Love how this song builds up!
Posted 7 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
Winnipeg, MB, Canada. The Wailin' Jennys are fantastic. Ruth Moody's work with Mark Knopfler is fantastic as well.
 
Posted 7 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}                              {#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 Easyrider wrote:
Just love my Dixie music,coo,coo!
 
 xkolibuul wrote:

Jennys are Canadian.  Please adjust your stereotype.

 
Well, they're from southern Manitoba; does that count for "Southern"?  Nah, I guess not.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This has the most lovely harmonies.
Posted 8 years ago by ElCamoteLoco    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Lovely song, fine voices. Vocal engineering however, is much too aggressive/forward in the mix. I imagine even Niko Case would agree. 

 
I'm not hearing that at all. Very nicely recorded & mixed, I'd say.
Posted 8 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Don't miss these guys if you have a chance to see them live.  Saw them 2-3 years ago in a small venue in Portland...just a wonderful, sweet, gorgeous experience.
Posted 8 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
Love Annabelle. Too bad she moved on.
Posted 8 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Lovely song, fine voices. Vocal engineering however, is much too aggressive/forward in the mix. I imagine even Niko Case would agree. 
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Vocal harmonies are among the best,,,,,,so smooth........I'm entertained       {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 8 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
 Easyrider wrote:
Just love my Dixie music,coo,coo!
 
Jennys are Canadian.  Please adjust your stereotype.
Posted 9 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Nice piece good will get the album
Posted 9 years ago by johnk3go    [ Reply ]
DRUMS!
Posted 9 years ago by MikeszCZ    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:

well put.

 
👍💚
Posted 10 years ago by Eros92450    [ Reply ]
I'm tired of this one. 5
 
Would love to see them live, tho.  
Posted 10 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Devil's Paintbrush:

Devil's Paintbrush 
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Easyrider wrote:
Just love my Dixie music,coo,coo!
 
esp. the Chicks  {#Boohoo}{#Guitarist}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Proof that I can like a Wailin' Jennys song despite the sacrilegious use of the homophone--usually hoping it's a Waylon song when I hear their intro.
Posted 11 years ago by run4more    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:
 I feel bad for anyone who doesn't smile, drink or like the Jennys


 
well put.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
You felt Mouseketeer Annette! Lucky stiff! She was my first crush.
And I believe that her face was in my mind as I went into my first manually produced orgasm.


 JesseDewey wrote:


So right.
Me to. Haven't felt like this since Annette Funicello.

 


Posted 11 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 ginger wrote:

Me too!
 
classic
Posted 11 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I used to enjoy this song, now it just grates.{#Beat}
Posted 12 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]

The Jenny-Twins!

Like them, but certainly not this song!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:
Dapper Dan (George)
 
"We thought you was a toad!"
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Dapper Dan (George)
Posted 12 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Just love my Dixie music,coo,coo!
Posted 12 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
From the period when their harmonies were sweet/tart, seen 'em on 3 continents and love every incarnation.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Never get tired of the Jennys!
Posted 12 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:
 I feel bad for anyone who doesn't smile, drink or like the Jennys

 
I smile and I drink and don't like the Jennys all that much so your sympathy is appreciated.  I like this one a lot so maybe it's just the Bright Morning Star album that I have personal issues with.

Posted 13 years ago by run4more    [ Reply ]
Their current lineup (adding Heather Masse, both vocally and songwriting) really kicks their potential up a notch for longevity. Not that they had any worries to begin with.

 WonderLizard wrote:
This was newcomer Annabelle Chvostek's first contribution to the Jennys. She lasted one album. Sigh.
 

Posted 13 years ago by greendave    [ Reply ]
 gatorade wrote:
Love all their music...but the lyrics on this is killer. Bumpin it to an 8.
 
Me too!
Posted 13 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
Make that 11
Posted 13 years ago by drcrnp    [ Reply ]
 NeilBlanchard wrote:
Hi,

Yes, and unfortunately, they did not play this song, or any other songs that were written by Ms. Chvostek, in the concert we saw at the Somerville Theater last year.

Neil

 
Same dynamic when we saw them last year. It may have more to do with who sings the lead—the author—than anything else. They don't do Cara Luft's songs either. That said, Heather Masse ("the token American") is a terrific addition. Their new one, Bright Morning Stars, doesn't miss a beat.

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Love all their music...but the lyrics on this is killer. Bumpin it to an 8.

Posted 13 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 osbyec wrote:
I often hear something I like, then I look at the playlist and find it's by the Wailin' Jennys.  May have to finally buy one of their albums...
  
ercasul wrote:

Took the words right out of my keyboard.  
 
it might even have to be THIS album.   Couple of real nice tracks from it gracing the RP playlist at the moment.

 
Yes, the more I hear from this album, the more I like it and I'm not usually all that into folky bluegrass type music.

Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 osbyec wrote:
I often hear something I like, then I look at the playlist and find it's by the Wailin' Jennys.  May have to finally buy one of their albums...
 
Took the words right out of my keyboard.  
 
it might even have to be THIS album.   Couple of real nice tracks from it gracing the RP playlist at the moment.

Posted 15 years ago by ercasul    [ Reply ]
I often hear something I like, then I look at the playlist and find it's by the Wailin' Jennys.  May have to finally buy one of their albums...
Posted 15 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
Hi,

Yes, and unfortunately, they did not play this song, or any other songs that were written by Ms. Chvostek, in the concert we saw at the Somerville Theater last year.

Neil

Posted 16 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
This was newcomer Annabelle Chvostek's first contribution to the Jennys. She lasted one album. Sigh.
 

I perfer there first CD without Annabelle, nothing against Annabelle, I think all of the Jennys are angels!
Posted 16 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Zeito wrote:
One of many CDs I have bought because of RP. Played this at the fire pit at the cabin, the neighbors really seemed to like it. Hope the RIAA doesn't try to charge me. I almost forgot Bill is the reason I bought this. Long time listener, first time poster. Thank you Bill.
Yeah, Ol' Bill has cost me a fortune, too!
Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
Not one of my Jennys favorites but I can take anything they can give!
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Love the devil theme Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]
This was newcomer Annabelle Chvostek's first contribution to the Jennys. She lasted one album. Sigh.
Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
jmsmy wrote:
Bill - play some Heart
Um, no, please don't play "Heart" - These here Jennys are serving us just fine.
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Bill - play some Heart
Posted 16 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
One of many CDs I have bought because of RP. Played this at the fire pit at the cabin, the neighbors really seemed to like it. Hope the RIAA doesn't try to charge me. I almost forgot Bill is the reason I bought this. Long time listener, first time poster. Thank you Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
Wha caint everbahdy lurn to git along?
Posted 17 years ago by aaehr    [ Reply ]
rluking wrote:
Now you've gone and done it. Badmouthed him, and he left. I may have not always agreed with him, but he was entertaining and often astute.
While PG occasionally extruded intelligent comments and was often amusing after the fashion of a drunk uncle at a wedding, I do not think his departure is a great loss for RP. He was more frequently insulting and intentionally contentious. He was here, and on several other web sites, a classic troll who apparently took some pleasure in pissing folks off. But that's just my opinion.
Posted 17 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
"90% of everything is crap"
lnostdal wrote:
including you
Now you've gone and done it. Badmouthed him, and he left. I may have not always agreed with him, but he was entertaining and often astute.
Posted 17 years ago by rluking    [ Reply ]
Just love these girls!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
With regards to The Wailin' Jennys, as well as The Howling Bells, I am glad there is no truth-in-advertising in their names. They sing beautifully!
Posted 17 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by cosinus    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
Get the DIXIE CHICKS off of here!!
So what if the Dixie Chicks were played?
Posted 17 years ago by SmilinJimmy    [ Reply ]
coccyx wrote:
Anabelle plays her violin like a little guitar in this one - very cool.
She will be doing that no more. She left the band. They announced it yesterday and the new linup has to do a show tomorrow. They are in the middle of a tour,in the UK no less,so it had to be some kind of ugly chick fight thing. Or maybe she she was just tired of this song too.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
I've really heard this song enough now,thanks.
you're welcome ... but i don't share the sentiment :)
Posted 17 years ago by chocodog    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
Get the DIXIE CHICKS off of here!!
two snarls?...might I suggest that if you hate this so much perhaps you should go over to SOMA for a few minute and maintain your composure
Posted 17 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
"90% of everything is crap"
including you
Posted 17 years ago by lnostdal    [ Reply ]
every time this song comes on, my feet just start a tappin'
Posted 17 years ago by Wilmshurst    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
Don' know 'bout Bill? But certainly, I am
So right. Me to. Haven't felt like this since Annette Funicello.
Posted 17 years ago by JesseDewey    [ Reply ]
Get the DIXIE CHICKS off of here!!
Posted 17 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
diseasedyak wrote:
Hmm...could Bill be smitten?
Don' know 'bout Bill? But certainly, I am
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Hmm...could Bill be smitten?
Posted 17 years ago by diseasedyak    [ Reply ]
Can someone teach me to clogg! Sweet tune!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
Talented. I like chorded vocal harmonies!
Posted 17 years ago by randyf    [ Reply ]
agnes wrote:
LOVE EM!!!
HATE EM!!!
Posted 17 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
I'm reluctantant to admit, but with each subsequent listen, and that's quite a bit when I listen to RP, this song has slowly grown on me. It's catchy bluegreass.
Posted 17 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
Anabelle plays her violin like a little guitar in this one - very cool.
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
agnes wrote:
LOVE EM!!!
Awesome to the max huh!
Posted 17 years ago by blazezd    [ Reply ]
LOVE EM!!!
Posted 17 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
I've really heard this song enough now,thanks.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Dude, chill. This CD was just released. Bill is introducing us to this song, so he's playing it *slightly* more often. And its not like the Jennys are getting Top 40 airplay. They just played a tiny club near here, and I had the bad luck to miss them. rastille wrote:
NOT AGAIN! *sigh*
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
Wish I could get quit of you...
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
RParadise wrote:
My daughter is starting to wear this track out on her stereo in her room. Glad to know I instilled an eclectic sense of music in her. (By accident, probably.)
Same for my daughter!
Posted 17 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
Oh, I like this. Folksy stuff really rocks.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
poor Rastille....
Posted 17 years ago by joshrg    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Russian girl-band "Blestyaschie"
Posted 17 years ago by th0m    [ Reply ]
NOT AGAIN! *sigh*
Posted 17 years ago by rastille    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
I agree. I like it and all, but I could stand to hear it a little less often.
Looks like it's played twice a day!
Posted 17 years ago by rconlon    [ Reply ]
roseap wrote:
Is it my imagination, or is this song on every freakin day? I'm getting kinda worn out on it...
I agree. I like it and all, but I could stand to hear it a little less often.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Music should be future! The "Wailin` Jennys" are (musical) past! But in the very best possible way! LOVELY and SWEET. Stingray
Posted 18 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Wouldn't listening to one and only one song be exactly the opposite of eclectic?
Physicsgenius, I found out who you are: It's you MARVIN, right? How did you reach this remote planet? After waiting some u billion years in that parking lot and all the other things after that! Welcome and give me more proof of your depressed personality!
Posted 18 years ago by werner    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Wouldn't listening to one and only one song be exactly the opposite of eclectic?
Read between the lines.
Posted 18 years ago by SmilinJimmy    [ Reply ]
RParadise wrote:
My daughter is starting to wear this track out on her stereo in her room. Glad to know I instilled an eclectic sense of music in her. (By accident, probably.)
Wouldn't listening to one and only one song be exactly the opposite of eclectic?
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
My daughter is starting to wear this track out on her stereo in her room. Glad to know I instilled an eclectic sense of music in her. (By accident, probably.)
Posted 18 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
Is it my imagination, or is this song on every freakin day? I'm getting kinda worn out on it...
Posted 18 years ago by roseap    [ Reply ]
i love those bass drum hits at the beginning
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Kregg wrote:
this song reminds me of the music that was playing when i had my foreskin removed for the 3rd time. i'd really appreciate a little less airplay for this song, like maybe even no more of it, conjures up such bad memories.
did you squeal like a pig?
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
this song reminds me of the music that was playing when i had my foreskin removed for the 3rd time. i'd really appreciate a little less airplay for this song, like maybe even no more of it, conjures up such bad memories.
Posted 18 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]
Inamorato wrote:
I heard the Jennys perform this song today on A Prairie Home Companion. Their harmonies sure are sweet.
That was a great show, wasn't it? I'd love to see them live!
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Sometimes the Jennys forget to wail... ...this is not one of those times. Yeee haaaawwww!
Posted 18 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
I heard the Jennys perform this song today on A Prairie Home Companion. Their harmonies sure are sweet.
Posted 18 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
onebrewlove wrote:
Went to the Jennys' performance in Platteville, WI on Wednesday (10-18-06) with two buddies who had never heard their music. Now all three of us are in love...
Going to see the Jennys this Sunday. Last year they were supposed to open up for Loudon Wainwright III, but he got stuck in bad weather, and the Jennys carried the whole show themselves. This year they are THE act!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Went to the Jennys' performance in Platteville, WI on Wednesday (10-18-06) with two buddies who had never heard their music. Now all three of us are in love... tweeter_freak wrote:
Just an update. Their concert in their home town was so excellent. I had 6 th row center seats. Perfect sound and distance to the stage. What a awesome performance they put on. Make a point to see them if they are playing in your location!
Posted 18 years ago by onebrewlove    [ Reply ]
zakfoy wrote:
Why so many haters on RP?
Because this song is horrible and I think it's gets more airtime that Peter Gabriel. Nothing against Peter Gabriel, but I see a pattern here....
Posted 18 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
Why so many haters on RP?
Posted 18 years ago by zakfoy    [ Reply ]
Please stop playing this freaking song, or at least don't play it as much...
Posted 18 years ago by RoryBK2311    [ Reply ]
liking the jenny's; but tiring of this particular song. . .
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
tweeter_freak wrote:
Only 7 days till the Jenny's concert in Winnipeg
Just an update. Their concert in their home town was so excellent. I had 6 th row center seats. Perfect sound and distance to the stage. What a awesome performance they put on. Make a point to see them if they are playing in your location!
Posted 18 years ago by tweeter_freak    [ Reply ]
ahoylola wrote:
it's a widely held belief (one i don't share), that song ratings drive bill's play list. it's a widely held opinion (one i share), that name calling is inappropriate in any venue.
I'm with you on both counts... however, as far as name calling is concerned, "buttmunch" is quite entertaining. I think it's the conjugation of the two words that makes it so good. I give this song a 7, btw, even though it is overplayed.
Posted 18 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
The Wailin' Jennys always make me think of Prairie Home Companion (in a good way). I think I may have heard them first there. Anyway, this is a yummy song :)
Posted 18 years ago by jone_ston    [ Reply ]