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Economic Times
20 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Happy Fathers day 2025 wishes: Top 100 messages, quotes, greetings images, Instagram hashtags, WhatsApp & Facebook status and more
Here are top wishes, messages, greetings and more to share with your father: Happy Fathers Day Messages 2025 Dad, your love and wisdom have shaped the person I am today. Happy Father's Day! To the world's greatest dad—thank you for your constant presence and support. Your strength and guidance inspire me every single day. Wishing you a beautiful Father's Day! Happy Father's Day to the man who taught me life's most valuable lessons. Your love means everything. Thank you for being my anchor and my role model. I'm forever grateful, Dad. You've always been my hero, Dad. Hope your Father's Day is as amazing as you are. To the man who helped me become who I am—Happy Father's Day. I love you deeply. Your sacrifices and unconditional love have made all the difference. Thank you, Dad. To the best dad ever—your love and endless support mean the world. Dad, you'll always be my first and forever hero. Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day! Thanks for not trading me for better-behaved kids. You're one in a million, Dad—just like all the other dads say. To the fixer of all things (except the Wi-Fi), Happy Father's Day! Thanks for the dad jokes, even the ones that make me groan. Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day! Clearly, you're the reason I turned out this awesome. Cheers to the world's greatest dad—today and always. Honouring the man who helped shape my dreams and drive. To the one who's always been in my corner—Happy Father's Day, Dad. You're my first hero, my forever cheerleader. Happy Father's Day! To the man who taught me the ropes—Happy Father's Day, Dad! Happy First Father's Day! Watching you with our little one has been pure joy. To the incredible man who's been like a father to me—thank you for everything. Happy Father's Day to a wonderful stepdad—your love has truly meant everything. Though we're miles apart, you're always in my thoughts. Happy Father's Day, Dad. Happy Fathers Day Quotes 2025 Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.' – Anne Geddes 'It is a wise father that knows his own child.' – William Shakespeare 'To her, the name of father was another name for love.' – Fanny Fern "My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me." – Jim Valvano "The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature." – Antoine François Prévost "A father carries pictures where his money used to be." – Steve Martin "To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter." – Jawaharlal Nehru "A father's tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives." – Ama H. Vanniarachchy "The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family." – Reed Markham "Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." – Chetan Bhagat "The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking." – Dan Pearce "The power of a dad in a child's life is unmatched." – Justin Ricklefs "No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child." – Abraham Lincoln 'Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.' – Erika Cosby 'It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.' – Johann Friedrich von Schiller 'My father didn't tell me how to live. He lived, and let me watch him do it.' – Clarence Budington Kelland 'Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song.' – Pam Brown 'Dads are like chocolate chip cookies — they may have chips or be a little nutty, but they're sweet and make the world better.' – Hillary Lytle 'One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.' – George Herbert 'No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—father.' – Lydia Maria Child 'I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection.' – Sigmund Freud 'My father didn't do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.' – Max Lucado 'Fatherhood is the great thing that could ever happen. You can't explain it until it happens—it's like telling someone what water feels like before they've ever swam in it.' – Michael Bublé 'A father's smile has been known to light up a child's entire day.' —Susan Gale 'When my father didn't have my hand, he had my back.' – Linda Poindexter 'A father's love is forever imprinted on his child's heart.' – Jennifer Williamson 'It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.' —Anne Sexton 'There's no shame in fear, my father told me, what matters is how we face it.' – George R.R. Martin 'Dads are the ones who are always there when you need them most — even if they're no longer physically here.' – Oprah Winfrey Happy Fathers Day Images 2025 Agencies Agencies Agencies Agencies Agencies Happy Fathers Day 2025 Status for WhatsApp, Facebook Chanda ne poocha thaaron ne poocha hazaaron pyaaraa kaun hai? Papa, mere mere mere mere papa 'A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society." —Billy Graham Meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa too hee khushiya, meri khushiya meri khushiya too hee re (too hee re)...Meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa too hee khushiya, meri khushiya, meri khushiya too hee din tere liye sajde karoon duaen mangoo yahaan apanae liye rab se teri balaayen mangoo re 'Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth. It is a matter of heart." — Nelson Mandela Hope your day is filled with laughter, love, and all the recognition you wish for. Happy Father's day! 'No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—father." — Lydia Maria Child Paapaa kehthe the, badaa naam hamaaraa aisa kaam ye to koyi naa meri manzil, hai kahaan? 'So that the heart of a father may feel pride, let the mouth of the child speak nothing but gratitude." —Thomas Bailey Aldrich 'To her, the name of father was another name for love." — Fanny Fern Thanks for the innumerable times you took my hand and showed me the way when I was lost. Happy fathers day! 'Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." — Wade Boggs Thank you for being my guiding light and my biggest supporter. Happy Father's Day, Dad! Life's greatest blessing is having a dad like you. Enjoy your special day! Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song." —Pam Brown 'The power of a dad in a child's life is unmatched." —Justin Ricklefs Thank you for stepping up when I needed a father the most. 'My father didn't tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it." —Clarence Budington Kelland Today, we celebrate the incredible father you are and all the wonderful things you do. Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day 2025 Instagram captions and hashtags Dad, my first hero and forever friend. ❤️ To the man who taught me strength without saying a word. You've always had my back, now I've got yours. Happy Father's Day to my favourite human. Cheers to the king of our family castle! Dad: part teacher, part best mate, all love. Strong hands, kind heart — that's my dad. You've given me the best gift — your love. Not all heroes wear capes… mine wears slippers. Life's better with a dad like you. You taught me how to walk and how to stand tall. Today's for you, Dad — thank you for everything. You'll always be my number one. Dad, you make ordinary days feel special. From piggyback rides to life advice — love you always. Best mates since day one. Thank you for being my calm in every storm. Celebrating you today, and every day. I may outgrow your lap, but never your heart. Just a child saying thanks to the greatest dad ever. Father's Day 2025 Hashtags: #FathersDay2025 #LoveYouDad #DadAndMe #BestDadEver #MyHeroDad #DadGoals #FathersDayVibes #ThanksDad #DadAppreciation #ForeverGrateful #FathersDayPost #DadLove #HeroAtHome #MySuperDad #CheersToDad #DadLife #ProudToBeYours #FatherFigure #DadTime #MadeByDad (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Father's Day is a heartfelt occasion to celebrate and honour the love, sacrifices, and guidance of fathers and father figures. It's a time to express gratitude for their constant support, whether through quiet strength, wise advice, or everyday efforts that often go unspoken. Beyond gifts and greetings, the day serves as a reminder of the vital role fathers play in shaping values, building confidence, and being a steady presence in our lives. Whether near or far, it's a moment to reconnect, reflect, and cherish the bond that lasts a lifetime.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Happy Fathers day 2025 wishes: Top 100 messages, quotes, greetings images, Instagram hashtags, WhatsApp & Facebook status and more
Father's Day is a heartfelt occasion to celebrate and honour the love, sacrifices, and guidance of fathers and father figures. It's a time to express gratitude for their constant support, whether through quiet strength, wise advice, or everyday efforts that often go unspoken. Beyond gifts and greetings, the day serves as a reminder of the vital role fathers play in shaping values, building confidence, and being a steady presence in our lives. Whether near or far, it's a moment to reconnect, reflect, and cherish the bond that lasts a lifetime. Here are top wishes, messages, greetings and more to share with your father: Happy Fathers Day Messages 2025 Dad, your love and wisdom have shaped the person I am today. Happy Father's Day! To the world's greatest dad—thank you for your constant presence and support. Your strength and guidance inspire me every single day. Wishing you a beautiful Father's Day! Happy Father's Day to the man who taught me life's most valuable lessons. Your love means everything. Thank you for being my anchor and my role model. I'm forever grateful, Dad. You've always been my hero, Dad. Hope your Father's Day is as amazing as you are. To the man who helped me become who I am—Happy Father's Day. I love you deeply. Your sacrifices and unconditional love have made all the difference. Thank you, Dad. To the best dad ever—your love and endless support mean the world. Dad, you'll always be my first and forever hero. Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day! Thanks for not trading me for better-behaved kids. You're one in a million, Dad—just like all the other dads say. To the fixer of all things (except the Wi-Fi), Happy Father's Day! Thanks for the dad jokes, even the ones that make me groan. Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day! Clearly, you're the reason I turned out this awesome. Cheers to the world's greatest dad—today and always. Honouring the man who helped shape my dreams and drive. To the one who's always been in my corner—Happy Father's Day, Dad. You're my first hero, my forever cheerleader. Happy Father's Day! To the man who taught me the ropes—Happy Father's Day, Dad! Happy First Father's Day! Watching you with our little one has been pure joy. To the incredible man who's been like a father to me—thank you for everything. Happy Father's Day to a wonderful stepdad—your love has truly meant everything. Though we're miles apart, you're always in my thoughts. Happy Father's Day, Dad. Happy Fathers Day Quotes 2025 Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.' – Anne Geddes 'It is a wise father that knows his own child.' – William Shakespeare 'To her, the name of father was another name for love.' – Fanny Fern "My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me." – Jim Valvano "The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature." – Antoine François Prévost "A father carries pictures where his money used to be." – Steve Martin "To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter." – Jawaharlal Nehru "A father's tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remain as a pillar of strength throughout our lives." – Ama H. Vanniarachchy "The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspirations he sets not only for himself but for his family." – Reed Markham "Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." – Chetan Bhagat "The greatest mark of a father is how he treats his children when no one is looking." – Dan Pearce "The power of a dad in a child's life is unmatched." – Justin Ricklefs "No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child." – Abraham Lincoln 'Fathers just have a way of putting everything together.' – Erika Cosby 'It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.' – Johann Friedrich von Schiller 'My father didn't tell me how to live. He lived, and let me watch him do it.' – Clarence Budington Kelland 'Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song.' – Pam Brown 'Dads are like chocolate chip cookies — they may have chips or be a little nutty, but they're sweet and make the world better.' – Hillary Lytle 'One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.' – George Herbert 'No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—father.' – Lydia Maria Child 'I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection.' – Sigmund Freud 'My father didn't do anything unusual. He only did what dads are supposed to do—be there.' – Max Lucado 'Fatherhood is the great thing that could ever happen. You can't explain it until it happens—it's like telling someone what water feels like before they've ever swam in it.' – Michael Bublé 'A father's smile has been known to light up a child's entire day.' —Susan Gale 'When my father didn't have my hand, he had my back.' – Linda Poindexter 'A father's love is forever imprinted on his child's heart.' – Jennifer Williamson 'It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.' —Anne Sexton 'There's no shame in fear, my father told me, what matters is how we face it.' – George R.R. Martin 'Dads are the ones who are always there when you need them most — even if they're no longer physically here.' – Oprah Winfrey Happy Fathers Day Images 2025 Agencies Agencies Agencies Agencies Agencies by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Happy Fathers Day 2025 Status for WhatsApp, Facebook Chanda ne poocha thaaron ne poocha hazaaron pyaaraa kaun hai? Papa, mere mere mere mere papa 'A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society." —Billy Graham Meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa too hee khushiya, meri khushiya meri khushiya too hee re (too hee re)...Meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa, meri duniyaa too hee khushiya, meri khushiya, meri khushiya too hee din tere liye sajde karoon duaen mangoo yahaan apanae liye rab se teri balaayen mangoo re 'Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth. It is a matter of heart." — Nelson Mandela Hope your day is filled with laughter, love, and all the recognition you wish for. Happy Father's day! 'No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—father." — Lydia Maria Child Paapaa kehthe the, badaa naam hamaaraa aisa kaam ye to koyi naa meri manzil, hai kahaan? 'So that the heart of a father may feel pride, let the mouth of the child speak nothing but gratitude." —Thomas Bailey Aldrich 'To her, the name of father was another name for love." — Fanny Fern Thanks for the innumerable times you took my hand and showed me the way when I was lost. Happy fathers day! 'Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." — Wade Boggs Thank you for being my guiding light and my biggest supporter. Happy Father's Day, Dad! Life's greatest blessing is having a dad like you. Enjoy your special day! Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, storytellers, and singers of song." —Pam Brown 'The power of a dad in a child's life is unmatched." —Justin Ricklefs Thank you for stepping up when I needed a father the most. 'My father didn't tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it." —Clarence Budington Kelland Today, we celebrate the incredible father you are and all the wonderful things you do. Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day 2025 Instagram captions and hashtags Dad, my first hero and forever friend. ❤️ To the man who taught me strength without saying a word. You've always had my back, now I've got yours. Happy Father's Day to my favourite human. Cheers to the king of our family castle! Dad: part teacher, part best mate, all love. Strong hands, kind heart — that's my dad. You've given me the best gift — your love. Not all heroes wear capes… mine wears slippers. Life's better with a dad like you. You taught me how to walk and how to stand tall. Today's for you, Dad — thank you for everything. You'll always be my number one. Dad, you make ordinary days feel special. From piggyback rides to life advice — love you always. Best mates since day one. Thank you for being my calm in every storm. Celebrating you today, and every day. I may outgrow your lap, but never your heart. Just a child saying thanks to the greatest dad ever. Father's Day 2025 Hashtags: #FathersDay2025 #LoveYouDad #DadAndMe #BestDadEver #MyHeroDad #DadGoals #FathersDayVibes #ThanksDad #DadAppreciation #ForeverGrateful #FathersDayPost #DadLove #HeroAtHome #MySuperDad #CheersToDad #DadLife #ProudToBeYours #FatherFigure #DadTime #MadeByDad
South China Morning Post
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How a family photographer went on to work with Dior and Celine Dion: Anne Geddes started out taking snaps in Hong Kong with her Pentax camera – now she's renowned for her whimsical baby pictures
Anne Geddes is celebrated worldwide for her profoundly imaginative photography – an infant curled up within the velvety scarlet petals of a giant rose, nestled atop a swirling red and white woollen hat, or sleepily perched on a luscious pumpkin. Her whimsical yet powerful images of babies have become iconic, earning her coveted private commissions across the globe. Anne Geddes' projects over the years have included a 2004 collaboration with Celine Dion. Photo: Handout The Australian-born, New York-based photographer traces the start of her career back to Hong Kong, where she lived in the 1980s. Her husband, Kel Geddes, had taken a role as president of programming at ATV, leaving Anne with time to explore her interest in photography. Advertisement 'I used to subscribe to Life magazine,' she recalls from her New York home. 'I was mesmerised by the storytelling in photojournalism – capturing a moment in milliseconds that lives forever. In Hong Kong, with Kel settled in his job and a roof over my head, I thought, if I'm ever going to pursue photography, now is the time.' Anne Geddes got her start in photography in Hong Kong, in the 1980s. Photo: Anne Geddes Armed with her husband 's second-hand Pentax, Anne Geddes posted a notice in the local supermarket, offering to photograph families in their homes. One job led to another, and soon she was known for her unconventional approach. 'A lot of photography back then was quite formal – children dressed in their Sunday best, posed without individuality,' she explains. 'I wanted to photograph children simply being children.' After returning to Melbourne, where the couple started their own family – daughters Stephanie and Kelly are now photographers themselves – Anne's passion for photography continued to grow. One day, she was captivated by a black and white newspaper photo of a little girl. Anne Geddes had a subscription to Life magazine and was mesmerised by the photography. Photo: Anne Geddes 'It was very simple, against a plain background, and it stopped me in my tracks. I realised that's what I wanted to do,' she says. She reached out to the photographer and asked to be an unpaid assistant. 'I walked into the studio, and the penny dropped. Everything made sense. I saw how simplicity could spotlight a child's character.'
Telegraph
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Anne Geddes made a fortune from ‘perfect baby' snaps. Has she met her match in my toddler?
My baby photography dreams faltered the moment my one-year-old started frantically shredding the flowers I had arranged around him in a semi-circle, and then stuffing some of the larger petals into his mouth. 'Are you sure they're not poisonous?' asked the photographer – a professional from The Telegraph who had come to my house to document my attempts to get a portrait shot of my child – somewhat warily as the baby and I then embarked on a tussle about whether he could gnaw a stem to soothe his teething gums. It all began with Anne Geddes – not only her renowned images of round-faced babies emerging from geranium pots or resting on rose petals, but also with the recent launch of her online photography course. For a modest £75, the course promises to guide parents in recreating their own flowerpot moments at home. Geddes, 68, built an empire of cuteness in the 1990s, when she released her first coffee-table book, Down in the Garden, which was filled with photos of babies looking squeezably sweet, dressed as sunflowers and peas in pods, peering out of watering cans with daffodils on their heads or sleeping gently on a toadstool in a pair of butterfly wings. There are twins dressed as cabbages, babies dozing on pumpkins and tiny grinning bumblebees. It was a whole new feel-good type of photography that a pre-iPhone world fell for hard: Oprah Winfrey had Geddes on her show, Geddes's calendars and books sold millions of copies and her images were even parodied on television shows such as Friends and The Office. Women of my generation grew up with Anne Geddes babies – so when I heard about the course, I couldn't resist the temptation to get some adorable pictures of my own. Geddes's online course opens with the advice to pick your child's happiest hours for the photo shoot. Keen to keep him at the childminder until 4pm so I could get some other work done, I persuaded myself that I could definitely still make him look angelic at his most devilish time. This was a mistake. 'Bob,' he screeched, red-faced, as I carried him into the sitting room – meaning Bob Marley, the only musician he will listen to, who he now demands we play at 5.45am, to the detriment of our family's mental health. Like assistants on a shoot with a particularly demanding celebrity, the photographer and I scrambled to find Three Little Birds on Spotify – while agreeing that even the most terrifying divas don't usually kick their legs in rage when they learn they can't throw the speaker behind the sofa. With reggae blaring, we attempted to position him in the (empty) fireplace alongside some of his more photogenic toys This is another tip from Geddes, who steers parents clear of anything too fussy – flowerpots, for example, are too complicated for amateurs. I breathe a sigh of relief, having already envisioned clumps of soil being scattered across the room. 'Mostly, I encourage people to do lovely, simple things,' she says in her course. 'One of the babies I photographed recently was playing with a 75-year-old teddy bear that had belonged to a late grandmother. But if you love gardening or if you have a particular piece of jewellery, then try that. Remember, you want images that will stand the test of time; you're aiming for a beautiful picture celebrating the fact your baby is in the world, that you can look at in 20 or 30 years with joy.' I absolutely refuse to let this agent of destruction near any of my jewellery, and our bare London patio in early March is not exactly tempting – hence the fireplace, his toys and a couple of despondent-looking flowers. 'Keep the background simple so it's all about the cute little baby,' says Geddes. As his mother, I'm fully aware that this is the most beautiful child to have ever lived – so looking adorable is not the issue. The challenge lies in getting a 14-month-old who has just learnt to walk to stay still for more than five seconds. The online course, which focuses on younger babies than my own, doesn't quite address this dilemma. It becomes clear rather quickly that I can't artfully arrange any of the tiny silk butterflies Geddes suggested I buy, or set up any lighting, because I'm too busy using both hands to keep him in place. I video-call Geddes in her studio in New York, where she lives, and she immediately commiserates with me. 'Oh, that's a difficult age,' she says, already soothing me with her warm Australian accent. 'The absolute sweet spot is six months. They're just sitting and they're really happy about being upright after only lying on their backs, but they're not crawling and they love colours, so when you talk to them, you have their attention.' Seeing me start to lose heart, she adds, 'But I know from more than 10,000 hours of photographing babies that I can get a result out of any age. But it does get more challenging.' As for outfits, she advises against the sort of daisy-face crowns and bumblebee suits that made her famous. 'Keep the clothing really simple – he's got a beautiful little body, so put him in trousers with no top or something light, so the focus is on him, and if he doesn't want to wear matching socks, that's fine. Let him be him. When you look back at the pictures, you want to remember his personality, not the outfit you bought. I always say, 'Don't make it perfect, make it full of character.'' That, we can manage. Dressed in cream leggings and a matching top from La Coqueta (which, regrettably, I tossed in the tumble dryer and now fits just a little too snugly), he does stay still for a moment – but only because I'm dancing around like a performing seal, trying to entertain him. There's a reason Patrick Demarchelier and Mario Testino don't resort to oink-oink piggy noises while jumping up and down during a shoot – and that's because it's incredibly difficult to do so and keep your lens steady. Geddes agrees on this count, too. She remains in high demand – on the afternoon I speak to her, she's just returned from Dubai, where she photographed a billionaire's baby on a bed of hydrangeas. At one point during our conversation, she mentions how well-behaved the Prince of Morocco was during their shoot. What Geddes has that I don't, of course, is a team of assistants – one of whom's sole responsibility is to keep an eye on the baby to ensure their safety – who can take over the oink-oink duties. She also has a few extra models at her disposal when shooting babywear for brands such as Loewe and Dior. 'Recently, we were photographing them on a beautiful water lily,' she says, 'we had four or five babies and one was called Lily, so she would have been perfect – but she absolutely refused to go anywhere near it. It was a flat-out no way, 'What the hell is that?' moment, so we gave up.' Mostly, though, the babies love the spotlight. 'You'd be surprised by how few meltdowns we have in the studio. Parents are often relieved by how easy it was – I find with babies, if you treat them in the right way, keep it calm, don't crowd them and just let them be, then it almost always works out.' Following her advice, I decided to take my baby to the bathroom towards the end of the shoot, as he loves water. I was hopeful that – after removing the toothbrushes, face creams, rolls of dental floss and hairbrushes from his ever-grasping hands – I could capture him looking sweet in the sink. The result wasn't exactly a roaring success, mostly because his desperation to smash his fists against the mirror made me slightly anxious he would break it. I put him down and as the photographer and I wondered what to try next, we realised that – finally – he was utterly absorbed, with a huge smile on his face. While we had been talking, he had toddled over to the loo and, with excitement and trepidation, had lifted the lid. Gurgling with joy, he stared at the water below. Instead of rose petals, hydrangeas and family teddy bears, what my child really wanted to interact with was a loo seat – and so I opened my camera to capture the perfect moment we had all been waiting for.
