Went in to get a Milkshake. Place was basically empty but there was one person in line ordering. The girl working the counter took her order and got to work on it right away I guess. She ignored us for about 15-20 minutes while slowly making this one single order. Not a word to us or a "hello" or "I'll be right w u" or anything. So we left. Either get more employees. Or train them better. I understand when a place is busy but to be completely empty w one single order and leave people waiting without any word is ridiculous. 2 stars cuz the shakes are pretty good otherwise. read more

I was visiting my son and brought my Granddaughter to get some ice cream. There was a little line but it cleared out and the young man that was there never even looked in our direction like I was invisible. After what felt like 10 minutes and watching the young man move back and forth behind the counter a young lady appeared and asked to help. We placed our order. The young lady even helped the family behind me which made me what h the young man e en more wonder was he new did he not speak but my granddaughter ate he ice cream I tasted it. Is was OK. I guess the experience threw everything off even the taste. I know I don't think I'll be back. read more

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Really cool spot been here a few times! Everything was delicious and everyone was friendly great vibes!

Sad to say the yard has gone way down hill. Cookie dough was room temperature mush. It was so bad i brought it back which I hate doing. When we were here a year or so ago it was great! Now food is questionable (they replaced the cookie dough with ice cream which I appreciated but it wasn't much better), place was dirty, customer service was sub par. Super unfortunate for a place with such potential! read more

A very tasty milkshake, but way, way too thick. Couldn't drink it through a straw; had to eat it with a plastic spoon like a Wendy's Frosty. I'll come back again at some point, but I'll be asking for more milk in the mixer. read more

It has been a while since we visited. Clearly new management. Tried 1 scoop vanilla sundae but they had no fudge and not even chocolate sauce. Disappointed and won't be going back anytime soon. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Parking: there is a free parking garage right next door. You don't have to worry about parking! Seating: there is seating inside. It was empty when we went. You will want to sit down and eat your milk shake, because it is a lot! Food: we got the milkshake to share! It was a lot for the two of us. It was definitely too much sugar for us. The taste was pretty good! We got the Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss and it wasn't super nutty, just the drizzle was peanut butter. Price: WAY OVERPRICED. Very ridiculous. It was about $20 for a milkshake! Yes, you get to keep the glass cup, but it's not worth $20. I would never go back because of the price! No wonder it was empty... Service: Our servers were friendly and nice! They seemed like high school kids and they were very nice to us! They answered our questions well! :) read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Menu (updated Sept 2024)~ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Wonderful and creative selection. The ice cream was supermarket quality, so a bit disappointing. Small portions for high prices. Staff was excellent and place was busy, but ice cream was sub par. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Oreo bowl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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I finally got to try out this place this past weekend. I ordered the Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss in a bowl, I was thinking that would be easier to eat than the milkshake. I was totally wrong, they do not skimp on what you get. I wish they had a lid so you could take it to go or just save it for later since it's a lot. I wasn't was able to finish it and had to throw it out. I will say that you're better off just sharing a bowl with someone. I wouldn't make it my regular go to spot for ice cream, but if I wanted to treat myself and someone for a birthday treat or special occasion then it might be the spot to do so. The place was clean but sitting was a bit limited on a Saturday night, since it was packed with families and big groups. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss in a bowl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

The Yard serves milkshakes that are a feast for the eyes, but not the stomach. A spot you go to for bragging on IG rather than enjoying some ice cream. Went here with my extended family after eating at Hot Pot Legend - considering we were about 15 paying patrons it would have been nice to have more time to try flavors out but I felt very rushed by the staff. They have 4 or 5 different chocolate variations and I was very disappointed in the one I got (which I can't even remember the name of) - which basically tasted like Hershey's chocolate syrup mixed with vanilla ice cream, aka discount chocolate. Wouldn't have been a problem if I had been able to try the flavor, but alas. They also have several flavors that just say "new flavor" but don't give a name or description of what the flavor is. The ice cream itself is just... meh quality overall. Tillamook or Homestead ice cream you can buy from the grocery store tastes better. The only reason to go here is if you want to get a picture for your social media. Maybe you can go with a group of friends and buy one milkshake, then take turns taking photos with it so as to not have to spend so much on mediocre ice cream. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

I was excited to try Yard's crazy milkshakes, as I've seen them on tik toks for a while. I ordered their classic vanilla shake, which came with a crazy amount of whipped cream and a cupcake ($18). I also tried one of their caramel-flavored scoops, which was $7 ($8 if you got it in a cone). Unfortunately, my experience was offset by the awful customer service. The staff member at the register was confusingly rude to me when I asked for a lid for my cup of ice cream. He first claimed that they didn't have any lids, but after I pointed out that there were a few lids behind him, he rolled his eyes and said "no, you can't have it". I was very confused at his response and offended by his rude treatment. I tried asking for a milkshake lid/cup instead and offered to pay for it and was still told no. In the end, the lid really doesn't matter, but the principle of the matter does to me. I was frustrated by the odd behavior/response of the staff member and didn't understand why other staff members didn't step in? I don't think my request was absurd, and if I was given any explanation as to why I couldn't get one that would have been fine too. The cashier was rude to other customers too...so I guess...just be prepared if you go. read more

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We were taking a stroll around One Loudoun on a Friday evening and came upon this place. We came around 7 pm on a Friday and there was no line. Got their Frost cake September special since it sounded delicious. What we got was a pint of chocolate slushy ice cream with A LOT whipped cream with a cupcake stuck inside with a cookie and sprinkles. It looked very aesthetically pleasing, and it also comes with a souvenir pint glass. Another cool thing is they have a washing station inside so you can clean up your jar when your done to take home. For that "experience" I am giving it the 3 stars. Other than that, everything in the actual ice cream was very low quality tasting with a cool $19 price tag. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Frosted Cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Exciting visit to The Yard Milkshake Bar ! I knew it had to be serving good ice cream because the place was packed. Line was long, but staff is efficient. I ordered the triple chocolate ice cream. Place was clean , not very big. We couldn't find a chair, again popular place, but it's okay there's a beautiful outdoor space. My sister ordered the regular chocolate and it was tasty. We both enjoyed the waffle cone. They gave plenty of extra napkins. Parking was easy , there is a lot on the left side of shop. I advise to grab ice cream and sit outside for a nice experience. Enjoy! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

So disappointing. No jars available. Ok, that's kind of understandable. But they had NO ingredients to make the April specials. Short on tons of product. Trying to get an idea on what was available was like playing 20 questions. Bad first experience. We left without even trying anything. Also not ADA friendly at all! Impossible to get around and even leave! read more

Delicious and creative ice cream! Everything that I have tried has been delicious so far. The crew who works there is really nice and even remembered my order when I returned. It's a little pricey but for the amount of ice cream you get, it's worth it. Plenty of seating as well inside and it's cute inside. read more

Seriously overpriced. Almost $20 for one milkshake? Also the flavors are a bit overwhelming I had no idea what to order and just ended up getting a birthday milkshake for my boys I tried to ask them what their most popular flavor was but they seemed annoyed I asked and didn't help me at all. The ice creams tastes generic and melts way too fast read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Birthday - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Made my gfs drink wrong then gave an attitude and insisted it was correct. Terrible service don't waste your money

You know that song about the milkshake, "my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard?" The boys, or shall I say, the people should really go to the Yard for their milkshakes. First of all, the shakes just look beautiful. The pictures don't do them justice. Everyone who works here is amazing! My friend and I didn't know what to order so we were made a surprise speciality shake and wow- it was delicious. We got a Southern Blackberry Cobbler inspired shake. I absolutely adore the person who made our shake- he was so lovely. He talked to us and made sure we enjoyed our experience. The shakes are sweet and filling. Honestly, one pint can definitely be shared by 2-3 people because they are that sweet (but in such a good way). You also get to take the mason jars home as a memento! Service is fast and ambiance is cute. It's its own place and if you're looking for a delectable treat- stop at the Yard. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Southern BlackBerry Cobbler Milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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I really don't get the hype, but for some context I've never been a big fan of milk-based ice cream. I've tried the Ben & Jerrys almond based ice cream and can happily live with that version of ice cream. Regardless, I decided to give this place a try on a Saturday around 7-8pm. To start with, I heard lines were ridiculously long so I called in to ask if phone orders or online orders were not an option. I'd have to go in and order in person. Ok, omw. I get there and see a line that fills up to the door, but it only took around 15 minutes for me to make my order. I was disappointed by the limited amount of dairy-free options, they only had 2-3 but 20+ options of dairy options. None of the dairy free options looked appealing to me so I asked for the mint green monster bowl to share since I had a small craving. As to the inside setup, I can also confirm it is pretty cramped. Waiting for my order required me to stand in a cramped section around tables of people eating. Can't imagine it to be a comfortable eat-in experience. Got my order around 10 minutes of waiting, and was overwhelmed with how sweet it was. I couldn't finish even half of it, even while sharing it. I am always surprised to see how many people willingly wait to order here - it just isn't for me! Concept looks great in IG, but doesn't deliver irl read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Mint Green Monster Bowl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

My friend recommended this spot out to me and my bf and I were so happy to see that they offer the Blue Cookie Monster as one of their flavors. Not all places sell that flavor and it's our new favorite flavor. The ice cream was delicious and definitely leaves a blue stain on your lips after lol. The scoops are pretty large so it's perfect for sharing. They also let you try little samples if you can't choose. So happy to have a local spot serving our favorite ice cream! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Blue Monster - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Drove over an hour and half to come and check out this HOT SPOT and let me tell you it was worth every the drive. The place was very packed on a Sunday so make sure you order ahead of time or be patient. They are pretty fast when it comes to service, they were all super friendly. I had a Cheesecake milkshake it was so delicious never had suck delicious dessert in quite a long time. Make sure you come with an empty stomach because these milkshakes are very filling, my friend ordered a chocolate brownie and by her expressions she was in heaven. So make sure you taste both! Make sure to check out their fridge they have lots of shakes Pre made as well as Cookie Dough pops which I haven't tasted but I can only imagine Another cool thing about this place is that once your done with your milkshake there's a sink available for you to wash your cup to take home, bags on the right and napkins are abatible. So excited I found this place even though a little far it's worth it! If you live in the DMV area or are visiting Ashburn Virginia make sure to stop by and be ready to get addicted!! Congrats to the entire Staff here for outstanding customer service!!! read more

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I ordered the mint green monster. The presentation was beautiful, def had to take a picture. However, taste was very mediocre and nothing special. The taste/quality did not match what was paid for. A pint was $17. Good service though, they were quick. It was nice to take my dog out for a walk and stop by here. They had outdoor seatings. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Mint - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 3/5 AMBIANCE: 3/5 The Yard is just simply too small for what it's trying to do. The line queue fills up even if there's 4 people in line. There were tons of people just waiting around and no signage on where to stand while waiting/to order. I waited a good solid 5 minutes in line when someone who was waiting told me they all ordered. Then, perhaps go outside? We've driven by multiple times since it opened and it was too crowded. One time I came in and they said they were out of vegan ice cream. Finally, I got to try the vegan shake today. They were out of chocolate chunk vegan ice cream so we subbed it with original cookie vegan ice cream. Their menu signage was a little confusing so I accidentally ordered the bowl and asked to get it corrected to the milkshake in a plastic cup instead of the jar (aka no toppings). The bowl was $11.89 originally and the milkshake without the jar is $7.89 (there are surcharges with vegan ice cream) so they refunded the bowl and just charged me again for the milkshake, which I appreciated. Our order came out and it was the bowl. I said we got a milkshake and tried saying without toppings, but he was already gone. I got up to peek to see if they were making it with dairy free milk (I can't have milk at all) and saw that he was making it with the jar. I tried to wade through the crowd to tell him we didn't order it, but it was already done when we got there. We didn't want to waste their time and resources by remaking it again, so we kept it. But I felt really guilty. I told myself they were slammed though so I'm sure they didn't mind. Milkshake itself had vegan whipped cream, a vegan chocolate chip cookie, icing/cookie crumbs, and a ton of chocolate syrup with the ice cream. It was very good and thick, but they didn't have any spoons. After less than half (and I was splitting it with my husband), we were done. It's just too rich and too much. I get it's the point, but maybe 1 scoop less of ice cream and more whipped cream. I don't know how anyone could finish it and we had to rest after eating it. BTW, seating is horrendous. People kept coming in and taking chairs from tables so there were no chairs with the tables but big groups with like 4-6 chairs. This is not the place to bring a big party and if so, eat outside. Definitely not handicap accessible and most people didn't care if you needed a table and stayed way past than they should have. And you could barely move around while trying to get things. It was nice that they brought you the item you ordered after you sat/waited, but honestly, you couldn't get your order if you tried. They should text you when your order is ready and put it on a table, that way you can know even when you're outside and the workers don't have to yell the order number. Nothing against the actual shakes or place, but it's just too much for us and we probably won't be back. read more

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My husband and I've been seeing their IG pictures all over the place that we had to try. I liked the taste of the milkshake and so as my husband but it's a lot of heavy creamy stuff in a jar. I love the fact that we get to take the jar home but man, I don't know if I would go another round in next few months. Maybe if we end up having a gathering at One Loudoun. That's a maybe though. The highlight of The Yard Milkshake Bar is everything looks deliciously presentable. You are putting layers and layers of goodness on top of each other. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Not Milk? - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Omg the Cookie Monster is out of this world. Yes your mouth will be blue but no other desert is as satisfying as this. My favorite! I've only ordered it online so I can't speak to the service or ambiance. read more

We were very disappointed with our experience at the yard. The service was incredibly slow, and although the milkshakes looked unique, they were nothing to brag about. They use low quality, supermarket style ice cream. The tables were also dirty, covered in old melted ice cream. read more

I loved my experience at The Yard! It was exactly what I expected. They have a wide variety of ice cream flavors and delicious shakes available. I will say the size of the milkshakes are definitely for at least 2 people or more. We got the strawberry cheesecake milkshake. It is slightly expensive but you get to keep the mason jar it comes in and the quantity was very filling for 2 people. We loved the milkshake! It has cheesecake bites and a whole slice on top which were delicious. The milkshake itself was also amazing. It came quickly but there was only one other group in front of us that ordered so it wasn't too busy. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Came here for the hype like everyone else. I will admit the milkshake is Instagram worthy, which makes it a one and done kind of place. The price just does not make sense. Yard Milkshake is so greedy. This location alone charges 4% for using card instead of cash. It said 3.5% on their website but I did the math and .65 of $16 is 4%. As if $16 for ice cream was not enough.... This straight up shows that they have no problem being dishonest. They do not even ask people if they would rather pay with cash, so unless you caught that fine print on their website than you would have no idea. This is the only location that does that as well. None of their other locations have card fees. The structure of their business model does not make sense for having consistent business. You will have no regulars because who needs a million mason jars with your logo on them. I left mine in the sink at the restaurant because I do not need extra clutter in my house. At least offer that size without the mason jar or let customers be able to bring the mason jar back for a discount. Also someone came by while I was here and asked if they would be able to eat here with their peanut allergy. The worker there said they would have to sign a waiver because they cannot guarantee anything.... Lastly the consistency is not one similar to a milkshake but more of melted ice cream. Do not give them support, don't waste your money. The gelato place just around the block is amazing and legit. Go there instead. read more

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The signature is the best if you're going for shock factor, and the salted caramel ice cream that it came with was exactly what I needed. Brownie was dry, didn't touch it. Probably overpriced but the novelty made it worth it. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

One and done for me. Heard about long lines so went at 3:00 on a weekday to check this place out. Only a 5 minute wait, placed our order and found a seat. Took about 25-30 minutes to deliver our shakes, a bit too long for me. I get it, each one individually made, etc. but that just won't scale in a busy place. Shake was decent, strawberry with a slice of cheesecake on top. I'm confused what I paid, but I know it was too much. I send a message to the store but no reply back. The menu showed $15 in one spot, $16 on another, keep the glass. I paid $16.64 + tax, so 2 shakes set me back $35. Okay, I tried the novelty place, won't be back. read more

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As a fan of sweets and shakes, I had to try this. It was good and I would definitely come back! I appreciate them for having a vegan shake (as a milkshake place should) since my sister is allergic! Price seems reasonable and presentation is worthy. Shakes: In my opinion, it was a little too milky for me flavor wise, but everything else is good. There were big chunks of cookies n cream in my shake. I'm sure it is intentional, but I prefer to just drink it. I also wish there were more cookies on the shake. I know it has a dough pop, but I'd prefer big chunks of cookies outside my shake. Vegan shake: To be honest, it was pretty good for a dairy free shake. My sister liked everything but the whip cream. I liked it myself, I am just not used to drinking dairy free drinks/desserts. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Not milk? - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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I could hardly go on local social media groups without seeing someone rave or post pics about The Yard. My family was in town and we decided it was worth the 50-60 minute wait in line... and then when we got to the register we were committed.... Even though there was another sign saying it would be an additional "50 minutes" to get our milkshakes. The ice cream used for the shakes and specialty mixes is Hershey's. Not the best, not the worst. I was hoping they had created their own. I chose the "secret menu" item Loco Choco, but sadly they were out of brownie. I substituted it with a donut. The donut was about the size of a mini donut and was stale. It had a good amount of glaze, but I couldn't eat it all due to the texture. The milkshake tasted exactly like what you would make at home - chocolate ice cream with milk (while milk used). The whip cream was plentiful and chocolate shavings were pretty good. My rating is 90% on the quality of the shake (I get it was hype bc of it just opening and the line was expected). The shakes were super creative, but lacked in flavor. My family said that their cupcake was a bit stale as well. I understand this place just opened and everyone was out to try it, the line was out the door, and the wait was long - and - the workers could have had better efficiency. Because of the wait The Yard closed shortly after our order. While we waited the additional 70 minutes (2.25 hours total) the workers went down to about four. Some weren't working efficiently and some were working their butts off. I think things could have been a bit more efficient. I will say that the quality of the shakes didn't seem to decrease when the workers were probably tired and they were closed and still Filling orders. Was it worth the wait? No. Was it worth the price? Absolutely not. Was it delish and I'll recommend it to friends? No. Will I go back? I guess if someone invited me and they really want to. read more

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bought the milkshake with the jar for $15. You get to keep the jar after, wash the jar yourself at the station after finishing the milkshake. Store was cute, concept is amazing but the price is a little steep and the milkshake was way too sweet for my liking. Overall decent to try once in my opinion! read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Nice vibe, but the ice creams were just okay. Plus, the employee was rude and overcharged me for an extra cup of ice cream I didn't want. When I tried to correct the mistake, they refused and responded rudely. read more

We went here for my son's birthday treat. Luckily, the line/wait is not that bad anymore. I remember when they first opened and people were waiting about an hour for their order. So it is $$ and be prepared for a sugar shock. They do come out looking amazing, but don't expect much for taste. Out of the two that we got, the cookies n worms one definitely taste better. I'm sure kids love the unicorn one, but it's just way too sweet because of the cotton candy ice cream base. I think this was a one and done kinda thing though. They do have a washing station where you can wash the jar the shakes come in so you can take it home. That was convenient. read more

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Great to try if you've never been but I can see how people think it's overrated. The specialty milkshakes in their souvenir jar was $17! I asked if I can get a jar lid (since I saw jars with lids on them) and I got a snappy "no " lol. All good though. read more

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The man with the long beard was VERY rude upon entering the establishment. He had a poor attitude and very bad customer service skills. We entered 20 minutes before they closed, and explained in a rude manner what was available and what wasn't. Was very clear in his demeanor he did not want us in the shop. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. The ice cream was bomb. read more

Decided to try The Yard Milkshake bar as we were in the area. Nice place, however the downside of this place is customer service and pricing. One individual was working and just gave off some really negative vibes but we still ordered. I've uploaded two pictures of what we ordered, $42 out the door and that included tip. Looks pretty but don't think it was worth the hype and cost. read more

The Yard Milkshake Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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my husband and daughter came here after we went to Barnes & Nobles! I asked my husband to grab me a mint chip cup & my daughter opted for the unicorn cup. her unicorn was extravagant to say the least. it was sugary. it was unicorn-y. and it was the biggest sugar high ever she's ever experienced. the mint chip was good, but not something I'd return for! I'd go back to try a milkshake though. probably get diabetes right away. I also had no idea this franchise was featured on Shark Tank - very cool. read more

During the holidays I took my in-laws to The Yard Milkshake Bar for an afternoon treat. They popped up on my IG feed and I realized there was a location close to their place. Me being a huge sweets guy I gladly recommended it. We usually go to Brusters, which is close, so this was a stretch. Brusters also never misses. Atmosphere was great and not a long queue. Our cashier (Cathryn) did a great job collecting our order and making good recommendations. I'm not sure what her bosses name was but she made the process of ordering extremely difficult for me and my family. One thing that is important to mention that is that the specialty item do not travel very well. If you are coming here to get a treat it is probably best to eat it in the venue. That being said I feel as though this place would be 5 stars if they had accommodations for traveling with their menu items. The ice cream was good and I was pleased but I wish I received proper to-go care for the items we all got. Would I go back? Personally, I would not go out of my way to go back. Happy I tried it though. read more

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