Exploring Scotland's Top Hill Walking Area
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Sometimes a good old hill walking trip can do wonders for all who participate! No heavy packs, or additional equipment - just my boots , my rucksack and my wee friend! I head off with a multitude of options and end up stravaiging across some of Scotland's best hill walking territory....
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NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :) Date climbed - 22nd june 24
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There’s no better way to reset your physical and mental health than to take a walk or hike 🏔️🙌🏻! Loved the video!
Thanks Ellen 🙏👍
Hi Murray ..I don't comment in RUclips very often, but I'd like to offer you a big thank you. I absolutely love your videos and I'm fortunate to live in Scotland so enjoy "copying" your walks sometimes.....You're a real inspiration. Cheers Nige
Thanks Nigel - really appreciated:)
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Murray
I like being out in the hills when there is no one else about. There's nothing wrong with that. Really enjoy your videos. Very informative and honest. No B/S. 😊 👍
Sometimes a little alone time is good - it’s certainly my therapy and I never fail to feel better after a good day out in the mountains :)
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Murray
Sometimes the simple things in life are all you need, a lovely walk in a beautiful landscape. cheers Murray 👍
Absolutely - and I had great company ;) 🐕
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Murray
Fresh air and exercise always does wonders
Couldn't agree more, walking in a beautiful spot helps clear the mind and make things easier to cope with, gives strength. I know for sure. Spending time with animals is another bonus. Enjoy my weekly fix of Scotland. Keep up the good work x
You gave me some kind words earlier this year when my mental health wasn't the best prompted a winter trip to Torridon and a few places on the way.
I always think I'm incredibly lucky that I know being outdoors in the mountains does restore something in me, it is an addictive pass time because the feeling you get,i think, is so wholesome and somewhere in our DNA we are born to be free outdoors and exploring. Your channel is for me and I'm sure many more of your viewers a cheat to get a top up of that revitalising mountain time.. Hope things are good for you mate.. positive vibes from the lake district
Hi Sam - hope you are feeling ok now - I totally agree - getting out is a great way for resetting and helping clear the mind from the stresses of everyday life
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Murray
Your little pooch must be one of the fittest in Scotland with all those hill walks behind it. A great way to spend some quality time.
She loves getting out in the hills , my other dog however struggles to walk up the stairs to bed due to laziness!!lol Wee Lexi is a mountain goat though!! (and awesome company on the hill ::)
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Murray
we work all week(zoomed in). we try to walk in the hills all of our free time to zoom out. your eyes control your brain. trapped in an office, in a car, in a workshop or in a factory, you name it is zoomed in. Our eyes need to zoom out to relieve us of our problems and let us look at the bigger picture. most of the time it makes us realise they are not as bad or sometimes they allow us to find a resolution. hope this walk helped with your problems. keep up the quality videos.😃
The best therapy for sure , it just seems to work better than conventional therapy , I love it 👍
Love to see little Lex full of energy and joy with her little legs scampering along. What a great video. Loving your enthusiasm for such simple pleasures
Cheers
Turned oot a nice day Murray. That you scooping up Munro Tops. 😉 Wee Lexi 😍
Thanks Kev - wee Lexi loves getting out and about in the hills :) Not bagging any more !! didnt even realise it was a top !lol
Hi Murray, that’s what we go out in the hills for, the solitude and time to think or time to break away from the stresses and strain of daily life. Hope all is well mate
Take care and all the best
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Thanks Dave - its always a tonic getting out and about - such a lovely area for hill walking too :)
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Murray
Loved the message in this video Murray🙌. There is no better way to clear your mind and look after your mental wellbeing than taking it back to basics and simply putting one foot in front of the other in the great outdoors. Something about the combination of physical exercise and emptying our minds of all the worries and anxieties of modern day life, is a special one. We avoid people too, sometimes it is important for your only company to be those beautiful views, and of course, man's best friend, never judging and always by your side, especially if there is a scotch egg to be had! 🐶. This area is gorgeous, you are very lucky to live so close by. We hope you are doing better, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one.
Take care,
Shell and Pete
Thanks Folks - couldn’t agree more with all of that :) the hills and mountains and such a tonic :)
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ATB
Murray
Hi Murray. Really love your videos and totally get your need for solitude, its how so many of us reset and make sense of life. Take care of yourself.
Thanks Katrina - very much appreciated
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lovely day Murray, hope all is well. it's a shame we haven't seen your brother for a while, the last time I saw him he walked the first mountain and you carried on for at leat one night. I think the the weather turned difficult.
Stay safe; and well, Murray, thanks for all your wandering about, helps a lot!
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Simply glorious views Murray - your drone shots are stunning, so much so my mental health seems better just watching your footage. Glad the pooch enjoyed herself too 😊
Thanks Davey - hope you enjoyed the video 🙏👍
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Mountains suit solitude and reflection, never thought of those mountains there. Will investigate. Thanks Murray.
Best place to reset the Noggin. Few weeks and im back in scotland.... I cant wait. Look after ya self mate👍
Have fun when you are up and hope the weather is good for your trip David
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As always your video's are stunning. Love this area as you know . Scotland has spectacular scenery but in my opinion Perthshire is the best by far. A peaceful place where you can recharge your batteries. Thanks for bringing us this one. Take care .
Thanks Julie - we are truly blessed to live to a country jam packed with so much beauty and diversity of landscapes - I never ever take it for granted :)
Love it
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Murray
Your videos are amazing i love watching them and you!
Keep smiling i could definitely make you smile i'm sure and get rid of your worries and stresses!
Lovely images as ever. You are correct about the grandeur of the eastern corries.
Enjoying just walking in the hills with vague plans is a fantastic thing to do for both mental and physical health. It's so easy to always have targets and goals.
And, of course, it's great to see Lexie enjoying herself following along.
Thanks Alasdair / it certainly clears the mind getting out into the hills (especially with the dog - she had a great time me thinks :)
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Murray
Great video.
Yes every day life has its challenges, some bigger than others.
Hillwalking banishes the thousand thoughts undoubtedly.!!
We will keep you in prayer.
Rod n nell.🙏🙏🙏
So lovely to see your little dog having such a great time running about in those hills with you. Sorry you're feeling the weight of extra worries at home, but your video certainly did demonstrate the benefits for the mind of fresh air, exercise and lovely scenery to walk in. Hope things are getting sorted for you. at home Murray.
Thanks Sue - I’ll be needing the hills and mountains for a wee while yet :( on the plus side it means I am out clearing my head every weekend !
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ATB
Murray
Murray, I've been interested in walking Scotland's hills for many years, and having had a dreadful experience once on the Isle of Skye, I've always wondered about the possibility of finding somewhere to walk, just like this one you've done. I've watched loads of your videos, and this is the one that's got me looking at the map again for the first time to see roughly where it is, and I've made notes about the names of the hills you covered with Lexi, this will come in very handy when I retire in a couple of years. I am so, very grateful to you for showing me (and by default the world) the wonders we have at our doorstep in the UK, and you and Lexi have made my evening a very unexpectedly enjoyable one.
Hi Ian - The area around the Glenshee ski centre is wonderful - if the cloud is down careful navigation is required though :) Hope you get out and enjoy it soon
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Murray
Hit the nail on the head Murray with a good reset walking, great video as always 👏
Thank you - much appreciated
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Murray
Nice job Murray as always, but please remember we are just your virtual family, take the time you need to be with your real family however long that is!
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Lovely up there Murray. Totally agree with being antisocial, nothing beats solitude on the hills. And Lovely lexi out and about having a lovely time. ❤
It’s a cracking area Karen :) the dog had a great time - she always lives coming out :)
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Murray
Stravaigin - dealing with stuff... 👊
Absolutely correct sir :) really enjoyed your Mull video Jim and the Aurora was awesome on Friday night :)
Maybe catch up soon sir
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountainsstravaigin sounds like a place😂
@@ScotlandsMountains twud be a pleasure Sir.. 👍
I’m with you Murray and find the hills in this area excellent for a bit of a wander. Have done these two Munros from Auchavan on the Glen Isla side. The main objective was Monamenach but we extended the walk around to Little Glas Maol before dropping south back to the car. Was about 15 years ago but do remember camping in the parking area as it had pretty well emptied by the time we returned. Cheers Paul
Great episode man, this was gorgeous presentation! Love the foggy atmosphere as well here 🥾🥾
Murry, great video....fabulous views. Looks perfect walking....to Stravaig😊.
Lovely to see wee Lexie having such fun.....
TGO is as you say wonderful for the head and physical health.
As always, thanks for sharing....
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I love how Scots have just the right word for so many things. BTW, almost didn’t recognize you with that hat! 😆 I’m glad you and Lexie had such a lovely day out…I bet she slept good! Cheers, and ATB!
There are so many word in the Scot’s language - sometimes I don’t even realise when I spit them out that not everyone is aware of what they mean !😂 just as important a language to preserve as Gaelic me thinks :) hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching as always Erin 👍
Murray
Nice laid back video Murray. My go to place for a mind reset is Loch Muick and the White Mounth Munros. First time I went to Loch Muick was for a Geography trip in 1998 and it’s always got a special place even now.
Once again a top of the class video. In my youth I walked on Dartmoor, in the Lake District, in Snowdonia, the Dales etc but the Perthshire hills were my introduction to Scotland and began my love of the lands over the Border. Scotlands hills and mountains just seem to soak up the stress and set one free! Brilliant as usual, thank you.😊❤
Beautiful video, that area looks quite similar to many parts of the Lake District. Alas, we don't often get the same degree of solitude around here unfortunately 😆 Me time is essential for one's well being, and the hills are the best place where to spend it, in my opinion 👌
I agree totally - not sure what Id do with out the hills and getting out and about! Always feel better on coming back after a walk in the mountains :)
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Murray
Always enjoy your content. Do it for yourself. We just come along for the ride.
Thanks Ian - much appreciated - hope you enjoy the videos
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I literally can't wait until next month when I'll be back in those glorious hills!
Give me a shout when you are up Julian 👍👍
Can’t agree more with your sentiments on this one. Hope you’re ok. Take care all the best. Keep hill walking 👍
Brilliant. Travailing is a great word. Doesn't always have to a goal or a summit. Made my best and biggest decisions out on the hills. Good place for thinking. Lexi loved it too. Hope you felt better for it. Certainly loved the video. Thanks heaps Murray
Murray .. the only word ive not heard you say to describe your walk is maybe the most famous but under used word is to Saunter ... and in my humble opinion is the best word to use when wandering the scottish mountains .. much respect , 😊
Great video Murray. I totally agree with the solitude thing.. top stravaiging 😁👍
thank you - very much appreciated
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Murray
Thanks for sharing the wonderful scenery and views. There is no better place to clear the head. Very cathartic. Since my son died, I've watched a lot of your vlogs as they've provided great comfort. I hope you're able to continue to provide these inspiring snippets of the most beautiful place in the world. Take care 😊
Hi Victoria - so sorry to hear this but hope the videos help you a little way. Thanks for watching
M
All the best murray. I hope you are doing good! Watching you hill walk had relieved some of my stress for my upcoming house move. Looking forward to being back in the highlands for October half term.
Another interesting/ entertaining video Murray. Thanks for sharing 👌. Hope you are OK. I personally find a walk in nature, very theraputic & especially on my own at that time. Although I also like to walk with company . Both ways beneficial at different times 👍. Enjoy.
cheers for another entertaining wed evening Murray
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Hi Murray, just like the weather improved as the day went on, with the clouds lifting and the sun shining. This could be seen as a metaphor in which your mood and outlook on life changed by the end of the trek. If you turn to face the sunshine then all the shadows will fall behind you. Keep up the great work. 👍😊
Thats very true and I like the analogy for sure - pretty accurate too :)
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Watching your beautiful video makes us feel better xx
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I do fall into that trap so to speak of going to areas I know, particularly in shorter daylight times when you can’t get a plan b as easily, as I do like to know my cars safely parked up. Love the message from this one Murray. Thank you 🙏 ATVB Robert
I always seem to worry about parking 🅿️ but 90% of the time it’s absolutely fine - especially when you arrive nice and early :) thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Thanks for the video Murray. I think we all need that solitude in the hills sometimes and a unplanned donder can be just the thing.
Stravaiging is a better than my word for it (jiking - jazz hiking).
I think I like your terminology better 😂👍👍
That was a great bit of Stravaiging about but just make sure you don't start Havering when you do...
I enjoyed this video, captured the essence of clearing the mind in the hills with some solitude. Although I’m ok now, in the past have experienced depression and anxiety, and some desperate times through work and relationships.
Hills always helped and always will, to clear the mind and think about life in general.
I’ve done the hills to the other side, so really fancy these ones and probably the same route! Hopefully enough longer days left.
Great video, very honest and superb content as always, as you said, don’t have to do the crazy adventures to have a good time! 👍
Brilliant as always Murray! Hope all is well👍🏼
Thanks Kieran 🙏👍
Really enjoyed this hill walking video! Sometimes it’s just great to head out with just the essentials and take in the scenery. The area you explored looked absolutely stunning, and the calm pace made it feel so relaxing. Very nice video 👌
❤❤ love the views. Lexie is the best company a person can have... Great vlog once again 👏 👍
Thanks Sharon - wee Lexie had a blast :) she loves getting out to the hills :)
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Super footage Murray one man and his dog walking in the hills you just can't beat it 🐶👍
Thank you Murray...a beautiful stravaiging day...I'm glad you took us along.
It was good to see the hills...atb...and give the dog a pat and a treat.😃🌠
Thank you 🙏 wee Lexie absolutely loves getting out and about for sure :) especially when she get a bit of my scotch egg too !! 😂😂
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Murray
Yeah, I don't think getting away to get a mental break, wanting time for yourself, is a bad thing at all. It's good to get away, be at peace with nature, letting yourself soak in all that beauty. We all need that, just go and start walking, and slowly you start feeling better. Doesn't have to be in full nature either, can be anywhere. Hello, endorphins. Hi, deer at 5:15, aren't you all just lovely! That much smaller cairn looked a bit lonely, such a small pile. Is that weird? 😅Those views, can't get enough 2:00, 8:47, 11:37, 18:20, and agree about the one at 16:57, that grey against the blue sky, beautiful. But I think we can all agree the best view is lil Lexie, what a lovey! Great vid Murray, thanks ever so much, always appreciate the work you do to set everything up and that you let us go "hill striding" with you 👋
Oh to be alone, sometimes, its great medicine. My four pawed pal like Lexi is in heaven on the hills, they are such good company. Lovely video and great views, Thanks Murray.......Alioban🐕❤
Another excellent video thanks Murray. Yes, there is something really special about being up in the hills. The views, the fresh air and the solitude can be so fulfilling and definitely a great place to gather your thoughts.
enjoyed this. As always. Thinking: it is ages since I had a Scotch egg.
great video murray yeah yr right it’s gd just to get out the views were absolutely fantastic and that wee dog is the cutest wee dog can’t wait for next week 👍👍
Thanks Heather - much appreciated
M
Great video Murray. Hope you're ok. Nothing better than getting out to sort the thoughts xx
Love the term 'hill striding' - had been in the West for months then spent a day on the Cairngorms and amazing the miles you can get in on paths or moss with gentle inclines. Always nice to mix it up and move around the ranges.
We are lucky to have such great diversity in our hills and mountains for sure :) west is beautiful too - looks good out west this weekend - might head there to get. Some sunshine :)
Thank you Murray, what an epic set of hills, all that lovely rock :) stravaiging, what an awesome word :) I need to go here one day, the views look amazing. I hope the walk did your mind and soul some good and blew away some of the stresses and worries. Totally agree, get out and walk the hills...
Thanks John - it certainly helped a lot - it’s the only thing that keeps my stress and worries in check TBH - always feel better after a day in the hills
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Murray
Fantastic I have climbed Glas Mail from Glen Isla did a skyline circuit of Caenlochan Glen which you captured so well on your video tonight. I parked at the road end at Auchavan I ascended Caderg first there’s an overgrown stalkers path there and went all away around to Mongea Hill descend via its south ridge a fantastic route about 21km …another cracking video tonight thanks ATB Andy
Hi Andy - I really fancy that round - will definitely tonit at some point ?once I figure out where to park the car 🚗 😂😂👍
Yes not much parking I would Go early or late in your van for an overnight park up before the walk there is limited parking near Auchavan on the right verge just over the bridge that we’re I parked my car all the best ❤
Nice video, my old stomping ground when I was a young lad.
Great video. Such stunning landscape, different from the big rocks. Hope the troubles pass like the storms
Thanks Ian - much appreciated
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Murray
Hi Murray, I know what you mean about just getting out and walking as it really does reset your thought process and puts alot of things into perspective.
I love this area and the Angus hills (Clova, Glen Esk etc) it's not far from where I stay and is as you say stunning.
As always thanks for sharing and look after yourself
Brian.
It’s a great way to keep perspective I think and also time to gather thoughts . What a wonderful place to stay and so many fantastic hills and mountains
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Murray
Hope all's well big fella, the hills can be like s magic wee pill sometimes. Another top notch video.
Absolutely agree :) hope you enjoyed the video
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Murray
Another great video Murray.
Great to see wee Lexie with you.
Absolutely stunning scenery.
Catch you on the next one mate.
Atb,
Tim.
Thanks Tim - much appreciated
M
Thanks Murray. You're right it is lovely walking over that way. Reminds me on a smaller scale of my younger years walking the peak district and pennines before I moved to the Highlands to get 'lost' in the bigger hills. Take care.
just lovely rolling hills allowing a nice stride to be strode inot (if that makes sense !lol)
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Great video Murray.
Some nice scenery.
It was nice to see Lexi with you too.
Well done.
Thanks Wendy - Lexie is great company (and she prefers scotch eggs for a snack too 😂😂
This was amazing to watch Murray. I headed up to Glen Doll today to do Mayar and Dreish via Corrie Fee and down the Kilbo path with my dog and father in law. Very claggy conditions above the 800m mark but got the clearance at the head of the Kilbo path and was treated to some fantastic views that were obscured earlier on. The relevance in your content tonight about having the hills to yourself really emphasised with my hike today, nobody around so had that peaceful solitude. I did notice you had something tied to the base of your jacket to allow Lexi's lead to be attached to allow her the freedom to do what she wants, what is that exactly as I'm looking to get one for our Mitsy?
Hi Marco - always nice getting out and about - Mayar and Dreish are fantastic- I’ll need to get back over that way soon. The clip I have to attach the lead is a climbing karibina screw gate from my climbing gear - works a treat :)
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Murray
Nice hike, enjoyed the scenery. I was fortunate to do a nice mountain hike 5000+ elevation, a dirt road. Was good for 'thought processing'. Similar to what you were describing.
hI Murray 2 months ago i didn,t want to talk to anyone or even listen to anyone either, you are not anti social, nowt wrong with having some space the world is just too loud at times, love the channel bye bye until the next adventure xxx
Thanks Jacquelîne - glad I am not the only one who sometimes enjoys a little solitude:) thanks for watching / hope you enjoyed the video :)
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains DEFO NOT ON YOUR OWN XXXX
Have to admit I can be the most antisocial person on the planet when my head goes into that place. I just love to get away and have some me time, recharge myself and get ready to go again and tackle the nonsense. Anyway Cracking video as per usual. Oh been meaning to ask, how’s the knee these days. No more issues I hope. ATB and stay safe
Thanks Tony - knees have been good - they got a good test on steep descents at the weekend with Iain cameron !! Always still a bit sore on descent but nowhere near as bad as a few years ago - physio seems to be working :) 👍👍
Amazing views
I always pay close attention to your videos at the beginning on where you park 👀 😂
It alls causes me anxiety- where to park !! Lol
Just had a weekend in the lake district, while its a lovely place and the hills looked quiet the villages were just chocka block. Scotland is far superior
Hi Harry - one of my favourite things is the solitude in some areas - I am aware that when back on the Munro tracks on this hike - it got busier again , didnt have to go far off the well trodden path to get some solitude though. Think I would have to find a quiet area of the Lakes if I was to visit!!lol
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Murray
I've spent a lot of time walking the lake district fells and found generally, the further west you go (apart from Keswick and the area around it),the more quiet and remote it is. Some of the western parts away from the main roads, don't see many people and have a completely different feel, more like Scotland. The eastern side, closest to the M6 is always busier, just because it's more easily accessible.
I don’t know how you can eat scotch eggs when you’re out, they do nothing but come back on me all day 😂
Best hill food and lots of nutrition 🧐😂
You can see the paps of fife there
Always wondered how safe is your dog with all the raptors flying overhead?
Was literally looking g at this yesterday as a couple of golden eagles 🦅 appeared very close to where I was with the dogs - however they did t come close - I reckon if I wasn’t there however !! A wee article here - hawkwatch.org/are-raptors-a-threat-to-your-pet/
I think our everyday lives are far too complicated. The hills simplify our minds and soul. If doctors could prescrible a day in the hills, many people would find a new lease of life. 😊
I think you may be correct - they certainly provide therapy for me for sure :)
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Murray
pro tip of the day, never keep your feelings inside. it will cause you so much trauma.