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Name: Suzy Short
Class of: 1975
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1960-1979
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Comments: Would like to hear what happened to some of my classmates.
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Name: Donna Kite-Martino
Class of: 1981
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1974-1978
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Comments: Best time of my life...I have had the good fortune to revisit many times....wow..what can I say, so many good times...like someone else already said on this wonderful web page, I was brought to Berlin kickin and screaming...and I left kicking and screaming...I still get choked up everytime I have the good fortune to visit this wonderful city. Just wish I realized how fortunate I was to live in such a wonderful place when I was young and stooopid. LOL!
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 2:01 AM
Name: Eigenberg
Class of: 1979
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1968-1972
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: San Antonio, TX 78248
Comments: Attended T.A.R. Elementary School and my brother, Micheal Eigenberg attended Berlin American High School
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Name: M. Kelly Head
Class of: 1977
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1970 - 1972
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Clarksville, TN 37043
Comments: I had two brothers that also attended BAHS, Tim, class of 72 that played guitar in Pacific Stone and was editor of the Bull Sheet and John that was class of 76. Great years that I'll never forget.
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 9:17 PM
Name: David Major
Class of: 1986
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1979-1982
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Alma, AR 72921
Comments: Attended TAR (6th), BAHS (7th & 8th)
Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Name: suzanne schiltz
Class of: 1963
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1958-1959
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP:
Comments:
Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Name: Tracee
Class of: 1987
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1977-1980
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP:
Comments: I attended TAR, 3-6th grade! LOVED it!!!
Sun, Oct 30, 2011 at 9:12 PM
Name: Gurney
Class of: 1972
Actual Years in BERLIN: Served w/your Dad, Greg
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Sheboygan, WI 53081
Comments: Robby! I served w/ur Dad USAF 1981-84 Wilder Idaho, contact me!
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Name: Jose R Sanchez
Class of: 1970
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1967-1970
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Stevensville, MT 59780
Comments:
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Name: Susan McCammon
Class of: 1967
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1957-1963
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Falls Church, VA 22046
Comments: I'd love to hear from classmates. I\'m looking for Susan or Philip Kelly.
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Name: Norman Bergstrasser
Class of: 1974
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1964-1974
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Phoenix, AZ 85015
Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers those years.
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Name: donna giles
Class of: 1984
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1981-1983
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: ansted wv 25812
Comments: a lot of names i remember
Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Name: Brandon Hahn
Class of: 1991
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1982-1995
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: odessa,tx 79764
Comments:phone 432-934-9613 berlin was great, losted alot friends when i left. would like to be in contract with you all ,am on facebook and talk to kenneth wise, ryan bindy, jerry zinn . hear from ya soon
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Name: Arendale
Class of: 1981
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1971-1974
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: North Little Rock, AR 72118
Comments:
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Name: tommy delahorn
Class of: 1970
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1966-1968
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: hope mills
Comments: Anybody out there ?
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Name: Brandon hahn
Class of: 1990
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1982-1985
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: odessa, tx
Comments: looking for old lost friends, we all had a great time in berlin miss those times look me up on facebook
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Name: John Klein
Class of: 1975
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1968-1974
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: San Clemente, CA 92673
Comments:
Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Name: Anne Michele (Flora) Copley
Class of: 1979
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1969-1972
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Camas, WA 98607
Comments: will consider joining!
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Name: Joseph Rivera via his sister Cathy
Class of: 84
Actual Years in BERLIN: 82 - 84
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: CA
Comments: Looking for Jody Nicholl , Jerry, and Dawn Abel
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 3:20 AM
Name: Michelle Dawson
Class of: 1983
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1981-1984
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Batavia, NY 14020
Comments: I would like to get in touch with Cindy Gibney (Gibbs)
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Name: Peggy (McManus) Daykin
Class of: 1975
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1969-1970
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Howell, MI 48843
Comments:
Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Name: Vicki (Evans) Adair
Class of: 1975
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1971-1972
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: APO AP
Comments:
Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 2:35 AM
Name: Richard Martin
Class of: 1974
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1968-69
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Charlottesville, VA 22901
Comments:
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Name: Kevin W Zimmerman
Class of: 85
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1979-85
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP:
Comments: Looking for Dee Dee Pisoni
Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Name: Murphy Miller
Class of: 1993
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1987-1988
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Comments: WOW!! The flood of memories that have come back to me. Loved my time in Berlin and the friends I made while there! I\'ve been searching forever for the yearbooks from the time I was there. Thanks for taking the time to create this page!
Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Name: Phillips
Class of: 1974
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1970-1973
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Punxsurawney, PA 15767
Comments: Next year at this time hope to see lots of former classmares In D,C, for our reunion..come on class of 74 step up and show up! Time to trip down memory lane!!
Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Name: Williams
Class of: 1984
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1978-1981
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Shady Side, MD 20764
Comments:
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Name: jiru
Class of: 1964
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1962-1965
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: panama city
Comments: where am I
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Name: Myrna (DeFrees) Vaught
Class of: 1989
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1983-1986
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Indian Springs, AL 35124
Comments:
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Name: Dameion Marshall
Class of: 1994
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1989-1991
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Sierra Vista AZ 85635
Comments: If anyone want's to contact me please feel free to do so.
Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 4:27 AM
Name: Tony Sacco
Class of: 1981
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1974-1977
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: pinehurst nc
Comments: looking for old freinds email me@ttsacco@yahoo.com
Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Name: Diana (White) Westphal
Class of: 1982
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1974-1976
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: DePere
Comments: Would love to hear from anyone graduating from the class of '82 or those that may have traveled with my parents, Jim & Sandie White on the traveling bowling team-Bill Tice, Lora Clayson, Lisa Astor, Steve McCartney, et al. My email is dwestphal8@new.rr.com
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Name: don gray
Class of: 52
Actual Years in BERLIN: 50-52
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Springfield, OR 97477
Comments: Partain, Gilliam and I joined USAF together
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Name: ralph ryan
Class of: 1972
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1969-1973
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: redding, CA 96049
Comments: best years of my life
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Name: Yasmine Urso
Class of: 2002
Actual Years in BERLIN: always
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: 12309 Berlin
Comments: I would like to let you know that a great man and musician has passed away. Markus Oergel (Harleckinz) died on June 15 after suffering cancer (bones) since 2002. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in friends. May you rest in peace.
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Name: Dorsey
Class of: 1997
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1988 - 1993
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Reston, VA 20191
Comments:
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Name: Elizabeth (Warren) Young
Class of: 1989
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1980-1985
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Bellevue
Comments:
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Name: Lorraine (Trinca) Grecco
Class of: 1967
Actual Years in BERLIN: 65-66
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Liverpool, NY 13088
Comments:
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 6:18 AM
Name: Jeff Edelman
Class of: 1987
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1980-1983
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Gainesville, VA 20155
Comments: 6th through 8th grades (BAHS), swam on the Bear-a-Cudas.
Mon, May 30, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Name: Linda (Robinson) Talley
Class of: 1973
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1967-1970
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Waldorf, MD 20602
Comments:
Sun, May 29, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Name: Ben Brown
Class of: 1984
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1979-1982
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: N Richland Hills, TX 76182
Comments: Cool site! God Bless.
Thu, May 26, 2011 at 4:00 AM
Name: Amy Anderson
Class of: Admin Staff
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1967 - 1968
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Oklahoma City
Comments: Would enjoy hearing from any faculty members. Loved my time in Berlin
Sun, May 22, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Name: James Purcell
Class of: 1979
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1972-1976
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Mena, Ark. 71953
Comments: Nothing like a stroll down memory lane.. Precious childhood memories !!!
Thu, May 19, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Name: Melvin De Vilbiss
Class of: 1971
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1967-1970
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Eldersburg, MD 21784-8857
Comments: Disabled retired from 21 yrs active service in 1996. Still kicking!
Wed, May 18, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Name: Annette (Stephens) Mirabal
Class of: 1985
Actual Years in BERLIN: 75-78 & 79-83
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Vancouver, Wa. 98682
Comments: I am so proud of my daughter Alahnna Taylor. She is in the Navy and aboard the USS Carl Vinson. She is part of making history with the burial of Bin Laden! I can't thank our military men and woman for all they do in keeping us safe. Thank you.
Fri, May 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Name: Walter "Chico" Torres
Class of: 1976
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1976-1979
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Spanaway, Wa 98387
Homepage URL: facebook
Comments: Was station in McNair Barrack at 18yrs old. Made good friends. Julie Donoghue, Jane Donoghue sisters. Also Pam Robinson and the Lieber sister Patricia and Astrid would like to hear from family or friend where they are at now. Looking over old photo's.
Wed, May 11, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Name: Michael DRIETCHEN
Class of: 1971 Wiesbaden
Actual Years in BERLIN:
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: 65439 Flörsheim
Comments:I live in Flörsheim near Wiesbaden and work in Wiesbaden (on the premises of what used to be Lindsay Air Station). Member of generalhharnold.ning and founder of a group called "WARRIORS IN GERMANY" on the NING site. Located close to 40 (forty) Wiesbaden WARRIORS in Germany so far. Dearest greetings from Wiesbaden to all of you BERLIN BRATS.
Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Name: Andrea Hackney
Class of: 1995
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1988-1991
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP:
Comments:
Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Name: Cheryl (O'Day) SeJan
Class of: 1975
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1970-1974
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Loris, SC 29569
Comments: Would love to hear from any old friends. I just found this website.
Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Name: Cathie Duncan
Class of: 1974
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1971-1972
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: greenville, sc 29616
Comments: Looking for Larry L. Allen
Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Name: Richard
Class of:
Actual Years in BERLIN:
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Centerville, OH 45459
Homepage URL: orioncomm.com
Comments: Anne Beams, a faculty member of yours, and I were friends in Japan in the early '60s. If she is still alive, she would be 81.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Name: Jarolyn McCray
Class of: 1975
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1972-1974
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: fayetteville
Comments: I am looking for Jerecia Paterson. If anyone knows where she is, please give her my email address....jerriemccray@gmail.com
Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 9:34 PM
Name: Robin (Mann) Mitchell
Class of: 1969
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1966-1969
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Oviedo, Fl 32765
Homepage URL: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1474557041
Comments: would love to hear from any "brats" from my graduating class
Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Name: Julie (Ely) Jones
Class of: 1979
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1973-1979
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Tennyson NSW AUSTRALIA 2754
Comments:
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Name: eimer
Class of: 94
Actual Years in BERLIN: 89-92
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: greeneville,tn 37743
Comments: Had a blast when i went to BAHS. Hope everyone is doing good
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Name: Fleta Lester Delbianco
Class of: 1973
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1970-1973
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: locust grove va 22508
Comments: it was great years
Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Name: Chapman
Class of: 1955 Frankfurt
Actual Years in BERLIN:
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Anaheim, Ca.
Comments: 19Frankfurt55
Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Name: Tonsa Edwards
Class of: 1980
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1976-1981
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Columbia, SC 29203
Comments: Hello fellow alumni!! It has been a LONG time!!!
Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Name: Gabriele (Mayer) Jimenez
Class of: 1980
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1969-1977
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: San Antonio, TX 78239
Comments:
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Name: martinez
Class of: 1994
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1984-1989
E-mail:
City, State ZIP: kansas city, mo
Comments:
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 3:10 PM
Name: Kirstin Walsh
Class of: 1989
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1982-1985
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: 92661
Comments:
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Name: ROBERT WATTS
Class of: 1959 PHS
Actual Years in BERLIN: POITIERS, FRANCE
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: HB, CA. 92648
Comments: GO PANTHERS
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 6:59 PM
Name: Griffin
Class of: 1985
Actual Years in BERLIN: 83-86
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: beech island sc 29842
Comments:
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Name: James Rice
Class of: FAC
Actual Years in BERLIN: 65 to 71
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Arden Hills, MN55112
Comments: Forty years and counting!
Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Name: Moose Haines
Class of: 1983
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1981-1984
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Augusta, W.V. 26704
Comments:
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 1:08 AM
Name: Susan (Howard) Ford
Class of: 1973
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1969-1971
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Indianapolis, IN 46239
Comments: Dave Howard's sister
Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Name: Jim Branson
Class of: 1964
Actual Years in BERLIN: 60-62
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP:
Comments: Happy Birthday to Bill Bartlett in Fairfax, Virginia, who was the school officer in 1961 and was on Staff Duty the night of August 12-13th, the night The Wall was built. He had to call President Kennedy and let him know what was going on.
Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Name: Gregory Johnson
Class of: 1991
Actual Years in BERLIN:
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: 32046
Homepage URL: http:/madmanknitting.wordpress.com
Comments: Wanted to let any of you know, I'm an author living on a farm....Would love to find more of you.
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Name: Eric Oberst
Class of: 1986
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1977-1981
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Jupiter, FL 33458
Comments: Loved Berlin! Miss that time...
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Name: Yoho
Class of: 1999
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1994
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: APO, AE 09613
Comments:
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Name: sebastian brisson
Class of: 1983
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1977-1980
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: 28384
Comments: damn its been a minute HELLO EVERYBODY IM ALIVE AND KICKING GIVE ME ACLICK
Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Name: joy smith
Class of: 1983
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1977-80
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Burke,Va 22015
Comments: dam
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 11:56 PM
Name: Diane Malloy
Class of: 1976
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1972-75
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Seattle, WA 98101
Comments: Architect-turned-artist, son is off to college this year, planning a trip to Berlin for the first time since the wall is down. I remember discreetly giving the peace sign to a guard holding a machine gun in '75. Best wishes all~
Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Name: Bethany (Ballard) Lee
Class of: 1988
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1981-1985
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Alexandria, VA
Comments: Just dropping by again as I heard Kathleen stopped by yesterday. I attended JFKS from 81-84 & BAHS 84-85 before moving to Stuttgart area (85-88). I swam on the Bear-A-Cudas (with my 3 sisters). Sending a big shout-out to all the Bear-A-Cudas who come up from air here. Joined the Army in 88 & am still serving in the reserve all these years later. Blessings from VA! ;)
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Name: Kirstin Walsh
Class of: 1989
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1981-1985
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Newport Beach Ca
Comments:
Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Name: Kathleen Belz
Class of: 1989
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1980-1984
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Baltimore
Comments: I lived in Berlin from 1980-1984 and swam on the swim team-the Berlin Baracudas!! I left after the 7th grade. Looking to get back in touch with those of us who were on the swim team.
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Name: Anthony "Joe" Roche
Class of: 1986
Actual Years in BERLIN: 86-88
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Aurora Co. 80018
Comments: I graduated in '86 and left Berlin in '88. I have not kept in touch with anyone from then. I joined the Air Force in Oct '89 and met my wife in '90. I have three kids, ages 22,20,18 and two grand kids. I will be retiring from the AF in July. I would like to get in touch with anyone who might remember me from then. It would be nice to catch up.
Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Name: Karen Melish King
Class of: 1967
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1958-1961
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: San Antonio, TX 78240
Comments:
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Name: Brian Wacter
Class of: 1986
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1976-1984
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: San Diego, CA
Comments: Guten Tag
Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 2:53 AM
Name: Becky (Bisgood) Furgurson
Class of: 1974
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1968-69
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: Annapolis, MD 21409
Comments: Looking to find others who were in my grade. Was a great time!
Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Name: joe trinca
Class of: 1972
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1964-1967
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: baldwinsville n.y. 13027
Comments:
Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Name: Suzan (Walker) Spurlin
Class of: 1971
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1964-67
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: El Paso,TX 79935
Comments: It's nice to see so many names I recognize from such a wonderful time in my life. It's hard to believe that I would actually enjoyed living in a place where it snowed but it was great fun. I never wanted to leave. Nothing lasts forever but my memories have sure lived on. It's sad to see the list of all those who are no longer with us since they are still just teenagers to me. Would love to hear from any classmates there during the 64-67 time frame.
Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Name: terri (johnson) wainwright
Class of: 1975
Actual Years in BERLIN: 1970-1972
E-mail: in database
City, State ZIP: blackshear ga 31516
Comments: i would love to hear from classmates a bahs 1972 freshmans
Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 4:19 PM
if you have any additions/corrections/deletions. And ideas!