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00:00The following program is Rated G.
00:30Not a fan of this tile.
00:32Something has made you excited.
00:34The kitchen!
00:35Proving that the only mistake is waiting too long to do it.
00:40So, Pete and Shelby have decided that the time is right
00:43to leave behind their existence in Ontario
00:46and settle right down here on this beautiful island.
00:49While visiting Pete's sister in Cape Breton,
00:51the family had an epiphany and decided to move here permanently.
00:54They simply want somewhere to start a new life
00:56and especially for their little ten-year-old boy maverick.
00:58They're looking for a slower pace of life.
01:01They both need new jobs.
01:02They need a new home.
01:03They want to fit into a smaller community.
01:05And they desperately need our help.
01:10Look at the goats.
01:13Hi.
01:15Hello, sweetheart.
01:17Hello.
01:18Hi.
01:19They're so beautiful.
01:21Good babies.
01:23Are you going to come help us find a house?
01:26Hey, you guys. How are you doing?
01:28Good morning.
01:29Hey, Pete and Shelby.
01:31You know, as part of your introduction to small-town life in Cape Breton,
01:34we thought we'd indulge you today.
01:35So, we brought you to a petting zoo.
01:37Yay!
01:37So excited.
01:38You know, this is a fabulous zoo here,
01:41where it's run by volunteers.
01:42It's all about rescuing animals.
01:44And it's about giving something back to the community as well.
01:47Oh, and that's really dear to my heart
01:48because I've got a registered therapy dog
01:50and we try and get out to the community as well.
01:52Fantastic. What's your dog called?
01:53Stella.
01:53So, in a nutshell, what's the main reason that you want to move to Cape Breton?
01:56We live south of Barrie and it's getting into be a huge metropolis right now.
02:01And we just need this calm area now.
02:03In this house, we are looking for three to four bedrooms, two bathrooms.
02:07Neighbours that are close, but not too close.
02:09Good community for us and for Maverick to make friends.
02:12And close to the ocean is pretty much a must.
02:15And for me, the big window for the Christmas tree.
02:18I'm going to need a two-car garage or the space to build one.
02:21The one thing that Mavs asked us for in this new house is a pool.
02:25A pool isn't on our wish list. It's on Maverick's.
02:28So I'm really hoping the ocean will do.
02:30And our budget is about $410,000.
02:35Maverick, there's only 10.
02:37Has he got any worries about coming down here?
02:39The jellyfish.
02:40Wait, what? The what? The jellyfish?
02:42Why the jellyfish? That's really random.
02:44Has he been stung before?
02:46No. He just saw lots of them and doesn't like them.
02:50There's an amazing classic car community in Cape Breton as well.
02:53So they're going to embrace you.
02:55Never underestimate how brave you are,
02:56because it takes nerve to leave something behind to chase a dream.
03:00I think that's what you're doing.
03:01How do you feel as you embark upon this transition?
03:04Because it's a massive change.
03:05It's exciting, but a little bit nervous as well. Yeah.
03:09I'm kind of ready to slow down a little.
03:10I think there comes a point in life
03:11where you just have to take your foot off the gas a little bit
03:14and find yourself a bundle of straw,
03:15because look at these guys.
03:16Come on, you fellas.
03:18Come on, guys.
03:19Come on.
03:20When you run around the city,
03:21you can often get lost in the speed at which you tackle everything.
03:25Then you can come down to somewhere like this in Cape Breton
03:27and find out, come on, my darling.
03:29So you're coming here to de-stress,
03:31but actually you being here is giving us stress,
03:34because we understand that this really is a bit of a three strikes
03:37and we're out.
03:38You want to just do this right now.
03:39We're ready.
03:40Yes.
03:41OK, so we're not here to relax, OK?
03:43We're going to hit the ground running,
03:44because we are going to show you three houses.
03:46I'm going to choose a house for you.
03:48I'm going to pick a house for you as well,
03:49and then together we're going to pick you a wild card,
03:52and hopefully one will be the key to your future.
03:55OK?
03:55That sounds awesome.
03:57And hopefully nothing too close to jellyfish.
03:58Just keep Maverick happy.
04:00Fabulous.
04:01Let's do this.
04:08Now this is a spectacular area,
04:11the Myra Gut.
04:11The ocean on your doorstep.
04:16So the Myra Gut is actually quite famous,
04:18because people holiday here,
04:20there's a lot of people who have second homes,
04:21so it's really popular with cottagers.
04:23I think it's really commutable.
04:25It's like 20 minutes to Sydney.
04:26I think the population in this area
04:28is probably about 1,000 people.
04:30The Myra Gut bridge is just on your doorstep,
04:32and that's where there's a fantastic beach.
04:34All summer, families congregate there
04:37and just enjoy the beautiful weather.
04:38Honestly, this could be a great place for a family home.
04:41That is beautiful.
04:43And the house.
04:45Now you said you wanted windows for your Christmas tree.
04:48This one has more windows than you can shake a stick at.
04:50Oh, I love it.
04:51I can just picture the Christmas tree here.
04:54It's going to be big.
04:54That'll be a lot of natural light.
04:56Three-bedroom, two-full bathroom.
04:58A shade under 1,400 square feet of living space.
05:021.2 acres.
05:03Price of this house, $399,000.
05:07Wow, that's a lot lower.
05:09Yeah.
05:09And you know, that is a lot of bang for your buck.
05:11Yes.
05:12Yes.
05:12We'd have money in the budget
05:14to build your two-car garage.
05:16And with the space around it,
05:17there's lots of room for the dogs to roam.
05:19We should get you inside and see what you think.
05:21Okay.
05:22In we go.
05:33That's a lot of space.
05:36Oh, the view.
05:37And that's where the sun would be rising too, wouldn't it?
05:41Correct.
05:41Absolutely.
05:42Oh.
05:42Right over the ocean is going to be the greatest start to every day.
05:46Oh, in the kitchen.
05:47Look at the kitchen.
05:50In terms of decor, I will say one thing.
05:53It's neutral, but it's real delusions of blanger.
05:56It's so, so plain.
05:58It's...
05:58Come on now.
05:58However, let me finish, that could be an asset to you
06:01because it means you can come in and add a feature wall,
06:04change the textiles, so you could completely tailor this
06:07without a huge expense.
06:08And make it ours.
06:09So delusions of blanger become illusions of grandeur.
06:13Actually, every single one of those windows
06:14is a picture that's going to change.
06:16It's going to change colour with the seasons.
06:18So isn't it nice that you actually have somewhere neutral
06:21where you can stand back and appreciate that?
06:22I could see my Christmas tree, our Christmas tree,
06:26going right here in front of the light.
06:29Dance it for me one more time, baby.
06:31Dance it for me one more time.
06:32So, Pete, what are the things that you really love in here?
06:35Maybe even be honest enough to say the things that put you off.
06:38Uh, I do like the high space.
06:41Cleaning the windows could be a challenge.
06:43And it's a little bit tight for the dining area.
06:46And over to you.
06:48I really love the windows.
06:50I love the flooring.
06:51My only thing is the front hall.
06:53I'm used to having a closet there.
06:55Do you know what?
06:56This would be super easy.
06:57There's a really nice pocket here already.
06:59You could insert a wardrobe,
07:01create a mudroom kind of clothes storage.
07:02In go the shoes, in go the jackets, in go everything.
07:06You know what?
07:07Don't judge this room just yet, okay?
07:09Because there is a closet right there.
07:11On this floor, we have two bedrooms,
07:14a full bathroom and laundry facilities as well.
07:18Should we get you upstairs?
07:19Sounds good.
07:20After you.
07:21Super smart little staircase.
07:23Really nice detail.
07:24Love the timber, love the black.
07:27This is cute.
07:29I'm not sure that I would have this as the main bedroom.
07:33But I do like the view.
07:34There are two bedrooms here.
07:36You know, so you could actually keep those as the two bedrooms.
07:39One for you and one for Maverick.
07:40And then maybe just have this as a TV nook, a family space,
07:45and treat it like a shareable space.
07:47I wonder what Maverick would say.
07:48He would probably like to be up here.
07:50I could see the dinosaurs, the toys, everything.
07:54It could just be his own little world here.
07:56Right, follow me.
07:57Let's drink in that view for one last time.
08:00Breathe it in.
08:01All of this could be yours.
08:03Other than missing the garage,
08:05it pretty much checks all the boxes.
08:07We're not quite curtain down.
08:09This is just act one,
08:10because Justin has a house to show you too.
08:12All right.
08:13Get your hands ready.
08:14Oh!
08:15We'll be jazzing like nobody's ever jazzed before.
08:17Come on.
08:23So Shelby, we took you to the petting zoo
08:25to show you what you could find when you come to a small community.
08:27But now it's time for Pete's treat.
08:29Check it out!
08:31Yeah, this is pretty cool.
08:34Look at this Camaro.
08:35Oh!
08:36Pull up to my bumper.
08:38Baby!
08:38Get your hands on that wheel.
08:40Feel that walnut.
08:41You guys have nailed this one.
08:43He is in his zone.
08:46This is Pete.
08:47Hey, I'm John.
08:48This is Shelby.
08:49Nice to meet you.
08:50What'll be your name?
08:51Pete and Shelby are going to be moving to Cape Breton.
08:53Cool.
08:54And they love classic cars.
08:56So we wanted them to meet you.
08:57Oh, thank you.
08:57Go and hang with the Northside boys.
08:59If you love cars, it's the place to come.
09:01What's your favourite car?
09:02Well, I'm a Mopar guy.
09:04If I had my choice, it'd be a 72 Cuda.
09:08Are you familiar with that one?
09:09I am.
09:09Are there any on the island?
09:11Is there any here?
09:11Yes, there are.
09:12I need to see that car.
09:13We can line that up for you.
09:15Well, I just want to welcome you to Cape Breton.
09:17Have a look around, see what you think.
09:19And I'm sure when you're done, you'll be looking to come here.
09:26Pete, you've been telling me you're such a Mopar guy.
09:28I just want to give you this here to start you off with your Mopar collection.
09:32That's awesome.
09:33Let me see it.
09:34Oh, let's see what it is.
09:35Let me see.
09:36Oh, that's amazing.
09:38That's incredible.
09:39Oh, my God.
09:40That is so, so kind of you.
09:41Thank you so much.
09:42Are you having a wee cry?
09:43Maybe.
09:44Oh, no.
09:45Why are you crying, darling?
09:47This has been amazing for Pete.
09:51And he doesn't show emotion, so I'm showing his emotion.
09:54This, yeah, this is amazing.
09:56Enjoy the cars and hope to see you in Cape Breton.
09:58Oh, you will.
10:00That is so lovely, because you see Pete being so happy here.
10:04Yeah, I do.
10:04And it feels right, doesn't it?
10:06Suddenly, something like this, you think, this is the move we have to make.
10:09It is.
10:10This is our calling.
10:11We need to do this now.
10:13Oh, Mopar man, welcome to Cape Breton.
10:15Now, let's find you a house.
10:16Come on.
10:16Let's go.
10:28Well, here we have it.
10:29A super cute little ranch bungalow that's been so well maintained.
10:32I think this one could be perfect for you guys.
10:35Wow, look at it.
10:36It's been taken care of.
10:38Oh, there's that window that I want.
10:40For your Christmas tree.
10:41Yes, yes, yes.
10:44Westmount's a really lovely area.
10:46It's not far from Sydney.
10:47It's an easy, manageable drive.
10:49It's just around the corner, walking maybe five minutes to the beach.
10:52The schools are just around the corner.
10:53You're on a quiet road, it's a dead end, so Maverick can play outside without any issues whatsoever.
10:59And look around, all the other houses are suitably cared for as well.
11:02And that's important, because you guys want to buy into somewhere where you know you can feel safe,
11:06and everybody else is taking an interest.
11:08So you mentioned a short walk to the beach.
11:10Yes.
11:11Whose legs?
11:14Okay, well, it's maybe not literally around the corner.
11:16It's a four-minute drive to the beach.
11:18It's not bad.
11:19Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shade under 2,000 square feet,
11:22and the all-important kicker, the price.
11:25What do you reckon?
11:27400?
11:27Lower.
11:28No way.
11:30$375,000.
11:31And importantly, I have my contacts, you see.
11:33I got this as a pocket deal.
11:35If you're interested in this, it's off-market, so you can snatch and grab and make it your own
11:39without any competition.
11:40This is what I call a pocket deal.
11:42It's not been listed with a realtor, but it is for sale.
11:44So if they like it, they can have it before anybody else has even seen it.
11:47Can we take a look inside?
11:48We should.
11:49Come on, have a look.
11:49Yeah.
11:52Oh, look at that window.
11:54It's even better from in here.
11:55Yes.
11:56What do you think?
11:56What are your feelings in here?
11:58I like how everything's sectioned off a little bit, giving it more individual for each room,
12:02build character for every room as well.
12:04I mean, it's not enormous, but what there is is really well-planted,
12:07and it's also really, really well-maintained.
12:10These are definitely older floors, but they've been well taken care of.
12:13They have.
12:14And I can see our table would fit in here.
12:16And the kitchen is directly that way.
12:18Head on through.
12:19I like the backsplash.
12:21The counters are nice.
12:22Okay.
12:22It's a bit small.
12:24I mean, it is on the compact size, but you know what?
12:26It's about 35 grand under your max price.
12:28You could take that wall down, make a much, much bigger space.
12:32More open plan, you know, living room combined with kitchen.
12:34Actually, Shelby really likes the fact that it's sectioned off,
12:37and the 35 grand difference is not going to make it any bigger.
12:40It's tighter than a folk singer's fringe, this room.
12:43What do you think?
12:44If I kick out my whole family, this would be perfect.
12:47Well, before you make up your mind, there's more to see.
12:49Downstairs in the basement, another bedroom, another bathroom,
12:52and a great zone for Maverick, so go and check it out.
12:54Sounds good.
12:57Oh, look at all this room down here.
13:00Bedroom, a bathroom, and the laundry room.
13:04Maverick is absolutely going to love this space down here.
13:07He's even got a little nook.
13:09He's going to make this his home.
13:12Alrighty, what do you reckon?
13:13There's not a space down there.
13:15Does that make up for the shortage of space in this kitchen?
13:18You wonder what? I think it does.
13:19But moving here, it's a big thing.
13:21Do you really want to give yourself a project house,
13:23or do you want something you can move into?
13:25Yeah, that's the thing.
13:28Oh, nice backyard.
13:31A single car garage.
13:33But there's a garage.
13:34Somewhere for the dogs to run.
13:35Handy little shed.
13:36It's perfect.
13:37You know, this is decision time.
13:39We need to know, you know, is it a bungalow or a bungalow?
13:42We need to take some time and figure it out.
13:44Yeah.
13:44Well, listen, don't fall in love just yet,
13:46because our tour of Cape Breton is not finished.
13:49Let's go.
13:50Are you up for it?
13:51We are.
13:51Fantastic.
13:54We're here on Dominion Beach,
13:56and we're going to meet Shelby, Pete, and We Maverick,
13:59and give them a taste of life on this beautiful island.
14:02I mean, I think Myra Gut was a really lovely place,
14:04but it felt a bit too rural.
14:06Down here in Dominion, it's much more active,
14:09yet still a small community.
14:10A couple of thousand people, great shopping,
14:13wonderful beaches, great wetlands.
14:14What's not to like?
14:19Look at this, it's beautiful here.
14:21And I definitely, definitely like being near the water.
14:24Now, Maverick, your mum and dad whispered to us
14:26that you have a fear of jellyfish.
14:27Is that true?
14:28Yes.
14:29Are you terrified that a giant Jurassic-sized tentacle
14:32will come from the water and grab you around the neck
14:35and take you right to the water?
14:36No.
14:37No, it's not going to happen.
14:38So Maverick, what's the one thing you want in your new house?
14:42A pool.
14:42A pool!
14:44We're trying to convince them we don't need a pool
14:45with all this ocean.
14:47That's the world's most beautiful swimming pool.
14:49Have you seen all the stacked stones?
14:51Yeah.
14:51Have you ever seen that where you take a stone
14:52and you put it on top and you put it on top?
14:54There's so many flat stones around here.
14:57There is.
14:57But I want to make one.
14:58Let's get started.
15:01Remember, a rounded bottom there and then a flat surface
15:03so you can put the next rock on top.
15:05Oh, there we go.
15:10Look at that.
15:12Ta-da!
15:14So I call that a tower of the future.
15:18Oh, looking good.
15:19Now, my tower, this one here, is called the Way Forward.
15:23A substantial media heft at the bottom towering towards
15:26the smaller rocks and the tall.
15:27It's a little journey and that's what we're on at the moment
15:30with you guys.
15:30We're going to find you a house.
15:32I honestly think that Dominion could be the way forward for you.
15:35Okay, Maverick, take a look.
15:35Tell us about it.
15:36Um, I gave it the name The Great Stone Towers.
15:41Okay.
15:43Is it symbolizing us moving forward in our life?
15:46Yeah.
15:47And we're ready for new adventures and definitely ready to learn
15:50how to do more stone sculptures here.
15:52So we can't promise you a swimming pool, Maverick, but come on,
15:55look what you've got out there.
15:56Is that okay?
15:57Yeah.
15:58It's going to work.
15:59The search continues.
16:01Let's go.
16:01Come on, you guys.
16:02Bye, Stagstones.
16:03Bye, guys.
16:04Bye.
16:05Thanks for bringing us to the beach.
16:07This was fun.
16:07Isn't it fun?
16:08It is.
16:13You know, we had such a great time at the beach in Dominion
16:16that we thought, you know what, this feels like a place
16:18where you could set up home.
16:19So we brought you to this house here in Dominion.
16:22You can see the water from the road.
16:24Look, two-car garage.
16:26Yes!
16:27Yes!
16:27Also got an amazing extra little workshop over there
16:30that you could use for a craft room for extra storage.
16:32And it's got this really cute Dutch barn.
16:35And there's neighbors, but they're not right next door.
16:37What are our thoughts?
16:38That window.
16:39Oh, my goodness.
16:40I could see that Christmas tree going there.
16:43There's a lot of accommodation in this house.
16:45Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, split-level house.
16:47A shade under 1,800 square feet.
16:51$379,000.
16:53Unusually priced.
16:54Definitely less than its market value.
16:55You could buy another car.
16:57Don't tell them that.
16:57Then you need another garage.
16:58No, don't do that.
16:59Don't tell them that.
17:00And I have to say, I don't think the outside condition looks too bad.
17:03I think it's actually quite an interesting house.
17:05Could use a little bit of work.
17:06The shutters need a little bit of love to them.
17:08The shutters don't need a bit of love.
17:09They need to be removed and dumped.
17:11Take my advice.
17:12If you buy this house, the first thing you do is take the shutters away.
17:15I have a ladder.
17:16Yeah, get rid.
17:17Get rid.
17:17Let's excavate this project and find out what's in there, shall we?
17:21We should.
17:24Oh, there it is.
17:26Look at this window.
17:27For your tree.
17:28I've got to ask you.
17:29You want someone for your tree.
17:30Why is that so important?
17:31When I remember when I was younger, we used to drive around and look at the Christmas lights
17:35and always see that twinkle Christmas tree in that front window.
17:38So you're returning to when life was simple.
17:40I understand that.
17:41That's super nice.
17:42The room's a little bit small.
17:44The floor could use a little bit of work.
17:46The floor is hardwood, so you could re-sand it and re-finish it.
17:49This wall here should definitely come down to be open plan to the kitchen.
17:53And when you do that, the feel is much, much stronger.
17:56Let's get you into the kitchen.
17:57Come on.
17:57Okay.
18:00Okay.
18:00Good.
18:01Whoa.
18:02Kitchen's a little bit outdated.
18:04It is outdated, but come on, that price point.
18:06You could make some changes.
18:07Yeah.
18:07Either change the doors.
18:08The counters could change.
18:09I would unify the floor as well, so that you have that lovely increased feeling of flow
18:14as you go around.
18:14You could pick out one of the lighter shades in here and paint the doors in that colour.
18:19And suddenly, you know, it would be complimentary and it would make this look complete.
18:22Change of the handles, it'd be fantastic.
18:25I'd actually take this reno a stage further.
18:27I'd take out this divisional wall of cabinetry here.
18:30You don't need that window because it's looking onto the roof of that Dutch barn.
18:33So I'd run cabinetry or shelving there.
18:35So you'd have a new kitchen, open plan to that room next door.
18:38It would feel so much bigger.
18:41Size is everything.
18:43So the adventure continues in the primary bedroom.
18:46Oh, wow.
18:48This is pretty good.
18:49You know, the space in here is fantastic.
18:51That is a super generous sized bed.
18:53Is that a king size?
18:54It is.
18:55Exactly.
18:55You know, it fits in there well.
18:56Ours is going to fit easily.
18:58Yeah.
18:58So on this floor, we have the principal bedroom and there's a full bathroom as well.
19:02And downstairs, another two bedrooms and another bathroom.
19:05So bags of opportunity.
19:08So are you feeling mild or wild for a wild card pick?
19:11This is a good one.
19:13I get my garage.
19:14But yeah, the laundry list of repairs or upgrades is getting kind of long.
19:19You have to really crunch numbers and think quick.
19:21Well, don't waste time because the clock is ticking.
19:23You know that.
19:29Well, decisions, decisions.
19:31I wouldn't want to be in their shoes.
19:32It's hard to say at this stage because obviously of all three, there were lots of things to enjoy.
19:36But I actually think that my pick, in my regard, close to the ocean, could be the one.
19:41Who wouldn't want to wake up and look at the ocean every single morning?
19:45It's a new build property.
19:46There's nothing to do in there.
19:48And sure, I know there's no garage, but there's plenty of space for one.
19:51You know, this is a property you can grow into.
19:54But my pick.
19:54Come on now.
19:55That was a great prospect.
19:57She lit up.
19:57She'll be absolutely illuminated when she saw the picture window.
20:00Also the basement.
20:01They both really liked that.
20:03But it comes down to it.
20:04The neighborhood, I think, was the best of all three.
20:06Now come on.
20:07The wild card pick.
20:08Pete almost lifted an eyebrow.
20:10He was so excited.
20:12All the man wanted was a double garage.
20:14Just give him what he wants.
20:15In the little Dutch barn, the extra little studio building.
20:18So many aspects that make it a winner.
20:20But all that renovation, that could be a real turn off.
20:22I don't know if they're up to that challenge.
20:24So your pick, my pick, or the wild card pick?
20:27I guess we're going to find out.
20:32Hey, you guys.
20:33How are you?
20:33Doing good.
20:35Are you any closer to making your decision?
20:38I think we have our decision.
20:40It was a close one.
20:42We were down to two.
20:42Okay.
20:44Collins and the wild card.
20:46Oh, oh.
20:47So mine was discounted.
20:49All right, come on, come on.
20:49Tell us, tell us, tell us.
20:51Do you want to tell them?
20:52Sure.
20:52Okay, come on.
20:53Come on, Pete.
20:54Let's go.
20:55Yeah, we chose the double car garage.
20:57Hey!
20:57The wild cards.
20:59What tip for favor for you?
21:00The double car garage.
21:03Pete got his way.
21:04It was actually a bonus to have those other outbuildings as well.
21:07Close to the ocean, which is going to be great for Mav.
21:10Ten years from now, the Myra gut would be perfect.
21:13But with Maverick where he is, we need to be a little closer to community.
21:17Oh, that's so nice, Pete.
21:19That's so, so lovely to hear.
21:20We so enjoyed being part of the search for you chaps.
21:23And being on the beach doing the stack stones, it was such a lovely heartfelt moment.
21:26With that in mind, we take the liberty of getting some of those photographs blown up and turned into artwork.
21:33Aren't they cute?
21:34They're beautiful.
21:35Aw, that's going to look gorgeous.
21:38Thank you so much for helping us in this journey as well.
21:42Welcome home.
21:43Thanks, guys.
21:47So an update since we've been here.
21:49We're all settling in really good.
21:51Mav's starting to make friends.
21:52I've actually started doing some St. John's ambulance therapy dog at the local library, making connections.
21:57I am definitely enjoying the two-car garage.
22:00The car fits nicely in its bay.
22:03And we've made it to a couple of car shows and accidentally entered one with the car.
22:07Pulled in to park the car and they ushered me into the show.
22:13We're spending a lot of time at the beach.
22:15I think Mav's almost forgotten that he wanted a pool.
22:18Maverick is settling into his new school, making tons of new friends.
22:21And he remains terrified of jellyfish.
22:24Pete's been tinkering away in his two-car garage and has got himself a job in the automotive industry.
22:30And Shelby got a job too and continues to do loads of work in the local community.
22:34They're a great addition.
22:35It's a happy ending all around.
22:37We will definitely remember this experience for a very, very long time.
22:40And they really did get us the perfect house.
22:54It's a good night of Scripture and kind of fun.
22:59You can try it out.