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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 43

On sale 10th November 1965

Cover stories faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

The “Agent 21” trailing front cover reveals Britain* has been under fascist rule since 2028..

*England and Wales? 🤷🏼‍♀️
BRITAIN PROTESTS! World Navy Sub Shelled! A STRONG note of protest was sent to the World Government alleging that a World Navy submarine had violated British territorial waters and attempted to land saboteurs. The Director, head of the military council which has ruled Britain since 2028, stated at a tele-press reception that the two agents had been captured and shot. This was the headline and story which seared across the front pages of newspapers nineteen years ago this week, as the world trembled on the brink of war. Britain seethed with plot and counter plot. The facts behind the grim story of the Military Dictatorship that ruled Britain, and the part played in its overthrow by U.S.S. Agent 21, have only now been released by the World Security Council. See page 7 for the start of the full story - a TV 21 exclusive! TEMPEST RESCUED MARINEVILLE Press Office released the following statement today: “A W.A.S.P. air-sea craft today picked up Captain Troy Tempest from the Pacific Ocean and returned him to base." Captain Tempest was on a secret mission to the Pacific Uranium Plant. (For full report, see pages 10/11). STOP PRESS ASTEROID EXPLOSION A Universal Space Freighter returning from Planet Millium reports huge explosion on asteroid where Fireball XL5 is carrying out repairs. (U.N.A. Report).
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March 15, 1983 - Daily Post - Verity Lambert is named Business Woman of the Year.
#VerityLambert #BusinessWoman #WomenInHistory #1980s #DailyPost #Achievement
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 43

On sale 10th November 1965

Cover stories faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

The “Agent 21” trailing front cover reveals Britain* has been under fascist rule since 2028..

*England and Wales? 🤷🏼‍♀️
BRITAIN PROTESTS! World Navy Sub Shelled! A STRONG note of protest was sent to the World Government alleging that a World Navy submarine had violated British territorial waters and attempted to land saboteurs. The Director, head of the military council which has ruled Britain since 2028, stated at a tele-press reception that the two agents had been captured and shot. This was the headline and story which seared across the front pages of newspapers nineteen years ago this week, as the world trembled on the brink of war. Britain seethed with plot and counter plot. The facts behind the grim story of the Military Dictatorship that ruled Britain, and the part played in its overthrow by U.S.S. Agent 21, have only now been released by the World Security Council. See page 7 for the start of the full story - a TV 21 exclusive! TEMPEST RESCUED MARINEVILLE Press Office released the following statement today: “A W.A.S.P. air-sea craft today picked up Captain Troy Tempest from the Pacific Ocean and returned him to base." Captain Tempest was on a secret mission to the Pacific Uranium Plant. (For full report, see pages 10/11). STOP PRESS ASTEROID EXPLOSION A Universal Space Freighter returning from Planet Millium reports huge explosion on asteroid where Fireball XL5 is carrying out repairs. (U.N.A. Report).
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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A wee cheeky midweek repost.
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 42

On sale 3rd November 1965

Cover faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

Slot cars, Coppit and Quasars
FAB1 BACK IN ACTION Pursuit of the Hawk continues REPORTS from the Isle of Arran indicate that Lady Penelope's known as Fab One, has been repaired and made fully operational. This means that her Ladyship will be able to make up lost time in her attempt to track down the mysterious man who uses the code sign "Hawk". The Hawk has made several attacks on Lady Penelope and her chauffeur Parker, in order to reach the hiding place of a valuable ruby. Full report on pages 16/17. Steve Zodiac Mystery! ACE ASTRONAUT MISSING! THE Space City Press Office issued the news today that Colonel Steve Zodiac has mysteriously disappeared. Commander Zero stated that Fireball XL5 is at present marooned on an asteroid undergoing repairs and that radio contact with the ship has not been broken. The Commander went on to say that the three XL5 crew members split up to investigate the asteroid and that Professor Matic and Doctor Venus had already radioed in their reports. As yet no news has come in from Colonel Zodiac. For fuller details turn to pages 4 & 5 STOP PRESS SKARO INVASION News has just reached TV 21 from Dalek planet, Skaro. Report states: Monstron invaders have launched an attack on Dalek City.
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 42

On sale 3rd November 1965

Cover faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

Slot cars, Coppit and Quasars
FAB1 BACK IN ACTION Pursuit of the Hawk continues REPORTS from the Isle of Arran indicate that Lady Penelope's known as Fab One, has been repaired and made fully operational. This means that her Ladyship will be able to make up lost time in her attempt to track down the mysterious man who uses the code sign "Hawk". The Hawk has made several attacks on Lady Penelope and her chauffeur Parker, in order to reach the hiding place of a valuable ruby. Full report on pages 16/17. Steve Zodiac Mystery! ACE ASTRONAUT MISSING! THE Space City Press Office issued the news today that Colonel Steve Zodiac has mysteriously disappeared. Commander Zero stated that Fireball XL5 is at present marooned on an asteroid undergoing repairs and that radio contact with the ship has not been broken. The Commander went on to say that the three XL5 crew members split up to investigate the asteroid and that Professor Matic and Doctor Venus had already radioed in their reports. As yet no news has come in from Colonel Zodiac. For fuller details turn to pages 4 & 5 STOP PRESS SKARO INVASION News has just reached TV 21 from Dalek planet, Skaro. Report states: Monstron invaders have launched an attack on Dalek City.
November 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 41

On sale 27th October 1965

Cover faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

Christmas is approaching.
LONE MISSION FOR TEMPEST BLUE WHALE DROP IN PACIFIC AT this minute Captain Troy Tempest faces all the might of Titan's vicious Aquaphibians - completely alone: He was lowered into the Pacific Ocean from a WASP atomic powered “Blue Whale" air-sea craft and proceeded on a one-man-submarine towards the Uranium Mining Plant. These moves developed following official confirmation that the Plant, which supplies seventy percent of all the Security Patrol's uranium fuel, has been invaded and overrun by Titan. The problem facing WASP Officials is how to regain control of the Plant and new atomic powered Terror Fish fleet. A counter-attack is out of the question because of the risk of reprisals to WASP personnel imprisoned by the Aquaphibians. Full report and further news, pages 14 and 15. FAB 1 Sabotaged! REPORTS of a fresh sabotage act on Lady Penelope Creighton - Ward's Rolls-Royce, Fab 1, are coming in to our Fleet Street offices. Lady Penelope is at present on the Isle of Arran searching for the Clingsdale Ruby. The reports state that while journeying from Tormore to the coast, the high tension wiring on Lady Penelope's Rolls-Royce was blown out. But for the bomb proof devices incorporated in the car's design, Lady Penelope would have been blown sky high. The newsflash goes on to say that the act of sabotage is the latest attempt to stop Lady Penelope finding the ruby. Several previous attacks have already failed. Full picture story on pages 24 and 25.
October 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1962

Ok Venus?

Ok Steve

Right, let’s go..

Fireball XL5 premieres.

Initially airing on ATV London, Scottish, Ulster, Westward and Channel regions

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Gerry Anderson's Fireball XL5 (1962) - HD Opening Titles
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October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 41

On sale 27th October 1965

Cover faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

Christmas is approaching.
LONE MISSION FOR TEMPEST BLUE WHALE DROP IN PACIFIC AT this minute Captain Troy Tempest faces all the might of Titan's vicious Aquaphibians - completely alone: He was lowered into the Pacific Ocean from a WASP atomic powered “Blue Whale" air-sea craft and proceeded on a one-man-submarine towards the Uranium Mining Plant. These moves developed following official confirmation that the Plant, which supplies seventy percent of all the Security Patrol's uranium fuel, has been invaded and overrun by Titan. The problem facing WASP Officials is how to regain control of the Plant and new atomic powered Terror Fish fleet. A counter-attack is out of the question because of the risk of reprisals to WASP personnel imprisoned by the Aquaphibians. Full report and further news, pages 14 and 15. FAB 1 Sabotaged! REPORTS of a fresh sabotage act on Lady Penelope Creighton - Ward's Rolls-Royce, Fab 1, are coming in to our Fleet Street offices. Lady Penelope is at present on the Isle of Arran searching for the Clingsdale Ruby. The reports state that while journeying from Tormore to the coast, the high tension wiring on Lady Penelope's Rolls-Royce was blown out. But for the bomb proof devices incorporated in the car's design, Lady Penelope would have been blown sky high. The newsflash goes on to say that the act of sabotage is the latest attempt to stop Lady Penelope finding the ruby. Several previous attacks have already failed. Full picture story on pages 24 and 25.
October 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 40

On sale 20th October 1965

Cover faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

A new adventure for the crew of Fireball XL5, a holiday for Mike Noble and #JamesBond 007 threatens to derail the entire thread..
FIREBALL EXPLOSION! CRIPPLED SHIP HEADS FOR ASTEROID A tremendous explosion in the atomic booster motors today rocked the three hundred foot World Space Patrol ship XL5. The explosion occurred when Colonel Steve Zodiac cut-in the main booster motors to push the huge ship to its space cruising speed of Velot 1, the speed of light. According to Space City official reports, Fireball, using its auxiliary motors, is now limping towards a giant asteroid, where Professor Matic will carry out the necessary repairs. (Full report on pages 4 and 5) "WE SHALL CONQUER ALL" - Monstron Leader In a videophone broadcast to the Monstron Space Republic, President Yequan today announced an advanced invasion probe of Skaro. Speaking to his four thousand million fighting troops, Yequan urged them to prepare to fight to the last. He continued: "The robot-like Daleks of Skaro will feel the strength and might of the Monstrons. We shall conquer all." (Full report on Page 20).
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Cheeky midweek repost
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 39

On sale 13th October 1965

Front page faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

Confusing young readers, who may now feel anxious missed an issue..

The lead story has nothing to do with this week’s edition!
REVOLUTIONARY ENGINE FOR XL5 SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF VELOT 4 THE World Space Patrol broke the news this morning that a revolutionary new booster engine will be fitted to Fireball XL5 on its return from Uraniture. The heliotomic engine, designed and built by Dr. Velot at the Venus Weapons Research Establishment, produces sufficient thrust to lift half of London twenty feet off the ground. With such tremendous power under harness, Fireball is expected to reach Velot 4, four times the speed of light.. TEMPEST TAKES DVER WITH the suspension of Commander Shore by the World Security Patrol, Captain Troy Tempest has assumed command of Marineville. Commander Shore's suspension follows Marshal Ketov's charge of negligence in Shore's handling of the B.1 Bathescaphe attack. A full W.A.S.P. investigation is to be held into the charges, and mean-while, Captain Tempest is in full charge of the Marineville establishment. (Full report on pages 10 and 11)
October 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Delayed, apologies. Busy day.

Extracts of this film have appeared in previous shorts.

“New” material also, to this video.

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Rescuing the Past: Lost Media Discoveries (Thunderbirds, Space: 1999, Silent Movies and MORE)
YouTube video by Century 21 Films
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October 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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The third Thunderbirds 50th anniversary episode, completed in 2016, has dropped on #ITVretro

“The Stately Homes Robberies”

Based on the Century 21 mini album (MA100) of the same name.

Director: David Elliott.

Guest puppeteer: Mary Turner.

From the original series.

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Thunderbirds: The Anniversary Episodes | The Stately Homes Robberies
YouTube video by ITV Retro
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October 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 39

On sale 13th October 1965

Front page faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

Confusing young readers, who may now feel anxious missed an issue..

The lead story has nothing to do with this week’s edition!
REVOLUTIONARY ENGINE FOR XL5 SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF VELOT 4 THE World Space Patrol broke the news this morning that a revolutionary new booster engine will be fitted to Fireball XL5 on its return from Uraniture. The heliotomic engine, designed and built by Dr. Velot at the Venus Weapons Research Establishment, produces sufficient thrust to lift half of London twenty feet off the ground. With such tremendous power under harness, Fireball is expected to reach Velot 4, four times the speed of light.. TEMPEST TAKES DVER WITH the suspension of Commander Shore by the World Security Patrol, Captain Troy Tempest has assumed command of Marineville. Commander Shore's suspension follows Marshal Ketov's charge of negligence in Shore's handling of the B.1 Bathescaphe attack. A full W.A.S.P. investigation is to be held into the charges, and mean-while, Captain Tempest is in full charge of the Marineville establishment. (Full report on pages 10 and 11)
October 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Tomorrow’s news, today

TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 39

On sale 13th October 1965

Front page faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

Confusing young readers, who may now feel anxious missed an issue..

The lead story has nothing to do with this week’s edition!
REVOLUTIONARY ENGINE FOR XL5 SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF VELOT 4 THE World Space Patrol broke the news this morning that a revolutionary new booster engine will be fitted to Fireball XL5 on its return from Uraniture. The heliotomic engine, designed and built by Dr. Velot at the Venus Weapons Research Establishment, produces sufficient thrust to lift half of London twenty feet off the ground. With such tremendous power under harness, Fireball is expected to reach Velot 4, four times the speed of light.. TEMPEST TAKES DVER WITH the suspension of Commander Shore by the World Security Patrol, Captain Troy Tempest has assumed command of Marineville. Commander Shore's suspension follows Marshal Ketov's charge of negligence in Shore's handling of the B.1 Bathescaphe attack. A full W.A.S.P. investigation is to be held into the charges, and mean-while, Captain Tempest is in full charge of the Marineville establishment. (Full report on pages 10 and 11)
October 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Continuing from Thursday’s posting.

The TV21 International Extra 🧵

Published this week in 1965.

Part 2 of 2
October 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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On sale this week

Distributed across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia & NZ
in the Autumn 1965

The TV21 International Extra 🧵

Part 1 of 2

Today:

⭐ Stingray 🐝
⭐ Agent 21
⭐ The Truth About Space
⭐ Fireball XL5 ☄️
October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Episode 2 of #CaptainScarlet has now dropped on #ITVretro

Winged Assassin

With an animated “guidance” icon slapped on the opening titles

For violent content

How did we cope?

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Captain Scarlet Ep. 2 | Winged Assassin | Full Episode
YouTube video by ITV Retro
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October 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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On sale 60 years ago today

The first four mini albums in the successful Century 21 Records range.

A 🧵
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On sale Friday 8th October 1965

Century 21 Records MA100

“Journey to the Moon”

Fireball XL5 crew “retell” the story of those historic project Apollo space flight missions .. 👀

#Century21Records60
#PuppetScience

LISTEN HERE ⬇️

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October 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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First aired

60 years ago today

#Thunderbirds #PitofPeril
gleanniucha21.bsky.social Nicola’s Century 21 @gleanniucha21.bsky.social · Oct 5
Around the regions this week.

7th October 1965
ATV Midlands 7pm

AND

9th October 1965
ATV London, Anglia, Scottish & Ulster 6.35pm

Thunderbirds: “Pit of Peril”

Start the countdown.

5, 4, 3, 2.. 1
October 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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gleanniucha.bsky.social nicola @gleanniucha.bsky.social · Oct 7
Please, if good television matters to you, repost or repackage this video until everyone you follow has seen it

#televisionmatters
October 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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On sale Friday 8th October 1965

Century 21 Records MA100

“Journey to the Moon”

Fireball XL5 crew “retell” the story of those historic project Apollo space flight missions .. 👀

#Century21Records60
#PuppetScience

LISTEN HERE ⬇️

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October 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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gleanniucha.bsky.social nicola @gleanniucha.bsky.social · Oct 7
The 2nd #Thunderbirds anniversary episode uploaded on #ITVretro

The Abominable Snowman

Produced in 2015

Loosely based on the Century 21 record F.A.B (MA 107)

Thankfully, minus the song .. 🙉

A lovely new Thunderbird 2 prop

Some nifty editing facilitates an appearance by original Virgil ❤️
October 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Back at its regular home.

Tomorrow’s news, today

The TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 38

On sale 6th October 1965

The front page faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

A merchandising bonanza.

Books, records and a bumper size TV21 International Extra!!
SAM SHORE SUSPENDED Marshal Ketov accuses W.A.S.P. Controller. THE W.A.S.P. organisation was rocked today at the shock news from Washington that Commander Sam Shore, Marine-ville's Controller, had been suspended from duty. The suspension follows a charge of negligence made by Marshal Ketov who was a passenger aboard the B.1 bathescaphe which was attacked by a Titan terror fish a few weeks ago. Captain Troy Tempest, of Stingray, has assumed command of Marineville until a full investigation has been made into the Marshal's allegations. (Full report on pages 10/11). TV 21 PICTURE SCOOP TV 21 today prints the first authentic pictures ever published of the interior of a Titan Terror Fish. The pictures were taken by Lieutenant Spar, second officer of the B1 bathescaphe, while he was being transported by terror fish to Titan's prison of Aquatraz. The Lieutenant used the standard F.015 lens videomatic miniature camera, issued to Wasp officers and carried in their belt buckles. STOP PRESS Parker Attacked!! LADY Penelope Creighton-Ward's chauffeur, Parker, was attacked in his hotel room at Brodick, Arran, today. Lady Penelope told our reporter that the only thing taken by the mysterious attacker was the second clue to the whereabouts of the Clingsdale Ruby left by her late Uncle Ned. As they have already deciphered the clue, Lady Penelope and Parker have speeded away to the place named.
October 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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💥Supermarionation Sunday💥

Back at its regular home.

Tomorrow’s news, today

The TV Century 21 thread 🧵

Issue 38

On sale 6th October 1965

The front page faithfully transcribed in alt text.

THIS WEEK:

A merchandising bonanza.

Books, records and a bumper size TV21 International Extra!!
SAM SHORE SUSPENDED Marshal Ketov accuses W.A.S.P. Controller. THE W.A.S.P. organisation was rocked today at the shock news from Washington that Commander Sam Shore, Marine-ville's Controller, had been suspended from duty. The suspension follows a charge of negligence made by Marshal Ketov who was a passenger aboard the B.1 bathescaphe which was attacked by a Titan terror fish a few weeks ago. Captain Troy Tempest, of Stingray, has assumed command of Marineville until a full investigation has been made into the Marshal's allegations. (Full report on pages 10/11). TV 21 PICTURE SCOOP TV 21 today prints the first authentic pictures ever published of the interior of a Titan Terror Fish. The pictures were taken by Lieutenant Spar, second officer of the B1 bathescaphe, while he was being transported by terror fish to Titan's prison of Aquatraz. The Lieutenant used the standard F.015 lens videomatic miniature camera, issued to Wasp officers and carried in their belt buckles. STOP PRESS Parker Attacked!! LADY Penelope Creighton-Ward's chauffeur, Parker, was attacked in his hotel room at Brodick, Arran, today. Lady Penelope told our reporter that the only thing taken by the mysterious attacker was the second clue to the whereabouts of the Clingsdale Ruby left by her late Uncle Ned. As they have already deciphered the clue, Lady Penelope and Parker have speeded away to the place named.
October 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM