SEPARATED AT BIRTH - BING BING REUNITES WITH HER TWO LONG LOST SISTERS

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  • @half-breed
    @half-breed 3 місяці тому +7

    Congratulations bing, what a special moment.

  • @mitchbromwell9554
    @mitchbromwell9554 3 місяці тому +4

    Philly, Every island needs a token White Guy, lol 🤣 Enjoy the Special days bonding with Family. 🇵🇭
    Bing meeting the sisters is heartwarming. 😊 Thumbs up 👍🏼

    • @mitchbromwell9554
      @mitchbromwell9554 3 місяці тому +2

      P.S. Loved the new drone
      footage intro. 🚁
      🇵🇭 More of these type introductions 🎥

  • @mikeydoo3860
    @mikeydoo3860 3 місяці тому +10

    Yes when I saw Bing and her sisters hug, tears fell from my eyes 😢 but I'm glad they finally found each other....❤

  • @mikemarriedtoabeautifulwom3317
    @mikemarriedtoabeautifulwom3317 3 місяці тому +6

    Great video yes I had tears, I noticed the trikes where bigger like on Negros Oriental. There are lots of bad people Brian children still need to be watched. My friends daughter was raped and murdered by a trike driver it's not all sunshine and lollipops

  • @tomsheridan989
    @tomsheridan989 3 місяці тому +6

    What a compelling story and so well produced. And such interesting sights. Thanks!

  • @Gratedead
    @Gratedead 3 місяці тому +23

    Not a dry eye in the house! Happy for everyone of the family members. Nice seeing more of the island and learning of the other parts of Philippines as your adventures to continues to unfold. Thanks for the video.

  • @LeeHill66
    @LeeHill66 3 місяці тому +7

    " Are you gonna cry?" ... "NO" 😆
    😭 I cried and it wasn't even my sister😢

  • @bruceadams9542
    @bruceadams9542 3 місяці тому +7

    OMG just what I needed to Cry for the rest of the day.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @simgrant98
    @simgrant98 3 місяці тому +6

    Wow that's the most English i heard Bing speak in 3years.

  • @TB-xx4gc
    @TB-xx4gc 3 місяці тому +5

    Good deal for Bing and her siblings, and God bless them all. Nothing wrong , Bing, with crying and showing you have a heart. I'm 60 years old and almost broke down myself. 😢
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Brian, you kill me, man! Usually transitioning to a different lifestyle takes time, with the difficulties in getting used to the differences and challenges. But you seem to have taken to the simple filipino life like a fish to water! Lol. Good for you! The rest of your life will be one of fulfillment, unlike some people who would spend the rest of their lives angry and complaining.

  • @spudgn
    @spudgn 3 місяці тому +4

    I didn’t cry, Damn it! I have allergies! Thanks for sharing. The family looks great. Good bless the ladies. Thanks Brian.

  • @pb12661
    @pb12661 3 місяці тому +5

    bing bing is such a sweet soul. I wish her all the best in the future.

  • @Eastendbiker
    @Eastendbiker 3 місяці тому +4

    Thanks for sharing the Filipino experience and being the number 1 expat vlogger for the Philippines

  • @supercoolawesome1975
    @supercoolawesome1975 3 місяці тому +2

    that was very touching a precious moment can’t help but shed a tear too,am so happy for both of them.enjoy the beauty of the island Brian. watching from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

  • @jman2415
    @jman2415 3 місяці тому +4

    Such a heart warming feeling god bless

  • @Charley613
    @Charley613 3 місяці тому +1

    Yeah, i got teary eyed while Bing was still in the alley before she got to the door. That was a good day for her, because she's been thinking about for awhile. Nice video!

  • @jimscholz2997
    @jimscholz2997 3 місяці тому +4

    Awesome video.. One of your best of all time... Thanks...

  • @donboudreau2
    @donboudreau2 3 місяці тому +5

    Brian, You may have been "the only white guy" at the Socorro Fiesta but one thing's for sure - you produced a great vlog of the same powerfully proving why you have 132K subscribers and growing with many views, too (phenom aerial shots and musical accompaniment). The difference is palpable: You and Lot are already looking years younger as if some heavy weights came off both of your shoulders. Hope your shin is feeling better with the antibiotics, beware those nasty insects and critters. So much more relaxed and at ease now in your new island life. Great vlog in Socorro and tears were shed watching Bing reuniting with her sister after so many years hiatus. Socorro is noticeably a "clean" municipality, so colorful and full of the peoples' pride for their community being self evident; colorful and creative, great free municipal pool and park and public baths for sure, most very unlike AC, bigley. Thank you and congratulations!

  • @gojo11207
    @gojo11207 3 місяці тому +4

    Tear jerker brother. I am going to meet my brother and sister for the first time too.

  • @marcusgraham9478
    @marcusgraham9478 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video and you are living the real and best Philippines life.

  • @georgebridge8867
    @georgebridge8867 3 місяці тому +3

    lol all the filipinos looking at you as u walk by. Reminds of when I go to my wife’s parents in Leyte. Only white guy in town I just wave and say hi to everyone. Lol. They tell my brother-in-law the foreigner is friendly.

  • @johnhale9892
    @johnhale9892 3 місяці тому +6

    Samantha is such a sweet girl. Bless her heart. My heart goes out to her and her sisters. What a wonderful time in her life.

  • @randellt
    @randellt 3 місяці тому +4

    Bing Bing has grown so much since you took her under your wing. So happy for her..Amazing🥰

  • @ButchHelton
    @ButchHelton 3 місяці тому +3

    Wow, such a touching video, I have watched you for a few years, I believe this small segment about Bing's Reunion to be the most touching I have seen from you,, and YES, I cried also, Big fatassed guy that I am it broke me. I have a home on Camigiun Island but had to come back to the states for medical reasons, I hope to be back to my girls soon... GREAT VIDEO

  • @gioantolin5357
    @gioantolin5357 3 місяці тому +3

    ❤❤❤👍👍👍
    You have a "balat" in your butt that causes the spoke to break 😂 ✌️
    5:38 😢so touching
    Yes I shed tears too 😢

  • @TheIronandSilk
    @TheIronandSilk 3 місяці тому +9

    I've been watching your channel for a while now. This is the first time I have made a comment. This video was 100% better than any video that you have done before in Angeles City. I have a house in Ifugao, near the Rice Terraces. This is the Philippines, not that damn Angeles City. I've never been there, and I don't care to ever go to that place. I'm happy for you and your family for the move. I laughed a lot watching this video, because I know how it is to be stared at being the only White person in the area.

  • @paulperry7678
    @paulperry7678 3 місяці тому +4

    Damn, i cried along with Bing Bing and her sister, such a happy reunion.....Socorro is so beautiful and clean.

  • @samual3006
    @samual3006 3 місяці тому +3

    Must admit Brian I did get a little emotional at the reunion of Bing and her sisters. Super nice place with friendly people Happy you are enjoying your new life adventure in the province. 😊👍🏻👍🏻🤜🤛🇬🇧

  • @sgt.bulldog4147
    @sgt.bulldog4147 3 місяці тому +4

    It was really cool to see Bing meet her sister, I hope they can have a great relationship. Thanks for sharing that moment with us viewers.

  • @ls60fd
    @ls60fd 3 місяці тому +4

    The only white guy and you have quite a few big tattoos. So yeah you stand out lol. Looks better than the big city. Go Phils

  • @MarkJohnson-yr8yt
    @MarkJohnson-yr8yt 3 місяці тому +3

    That was a emotional reunion!!! Brought back memories meeting my older half sister for the first time about 6 years ago and I am 65. Loving your videos since you left Angeles

  • @PHANKS987
    @PHANKS987 3 місяці тому +3

    Damn you Philly, you did it again, excellent friggin video.
    I knew moving there would provide unique video materials.

  • @StephaneDroletGolf
    @StephaneDroletGolf 3 місяці тому +4

    Probably one of your best videos. I love the diving ones too, but this one has a little something to it that was just brilliant. Great into. i have viewed your videos for year, but this is the type of content that I love from you. Thank you for sharing your experience in the Philippines.

  • @rafaelcastillo2636
    @rafaelcastillo2636 3 місяці тому +2

    Nothing like a Good Old Fashion, time to cry and heal.
    Mabuhay

  • @ClessieCummins254
    @ClessieCummins254 3 місяці тому +2

    Damn Brian, you had me tearing up! And I'm a heartless bastard!

  • @davedave2986
    @davedave2986 3 місяці тому +3

    Hey Brian and Lot God bless the both of you for making this all happen God will always keep you blessed Your kindness over the years with Bing Bing will be reward thru God's grace and mercy I am sure Bing Bing and her sisters will never forget that moment I worked in the same field as you and I actually live not far from where your family is from Hope we can meet up some day as say hello

  • @SlapshotSamurai
    @SlapshotSamurai 3 місяці тому +2

    Thought I clicked on the wrong video at first. Good stuff Brian, the opening was a good travel advertisement, or so I thought. Nice work.

  • @arizonaalchemy7572
    @arizonaalchemy7572 3 місяці тому +3

    I remember when Bingbing came to stay with you all. She was just a tiny little one. Brian, not going to Lie... Seeing them hug put a Lump in my throat and Tears in my eyes. How Precious.... 😢HAPPY they are together now ! 😊 So True, most look after each other there. When I visited BOHOL the towns were smaller and tight knit. Everyone Smiling and Friendly. My two and a half weeks in the Philippines were Amazing. Even though things didn't work out for us. I will NEVER Forget how Amazing it was in the PHILIPPINES. MABUHAY !! 😊

  • @JeffSpehar-ov1cn
    @JeffSpehar-ov1cn 3 місяці тому +4

    I know the feeling. Before I married my Japanese wife I would visit her home town and I was the only white guy. Everyone would stare at me, lol.

  • @bourbontrail565
    @bourbontrail565 3 місяці тому +5

    Philly awesome share with us. Bings meeting with her sister with the music was touching. I’ve seen lots video and I’m thinking there were 5 generations in the room at the meeting. Plus the way you described the kids acting and running around is the 70’s in America . Thanks.

    • @PhillyinthePhilippines
      @PhillyinthePhilippines  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @iluvlechon8810
      @iluvlechon8810 3 місяці тому +1

      I remember that period. Children were outside all around my neighborhood when I grew up in 70's America.

    • @bourbontrail565
      @bourbontrail565 3 місяці тому +1

      @iluvlechon8810 it was drinking out of garden hoses and hide an go seek game around here, lol

  • @plantworks100
    @plantworks100 3 місяці тому +3

    Hey Brian my dear friend, this video is beautiful, awesome, amazing, and so sweet and emotional. I'm sitting here with so many tears in my eyes. I'm so happy that Bing Bing has been reunited with her siblings. Thank you my dear friend, and and thank you lot my dear friend for letting us subscribers share in this beautiful reunion with Bing Bing and her siblings. May God bless you always.😢😢😢😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @brittbrittingham9871
    @brittbrittingham9871 3 місяці тому +2

    so sweet ! Not walking Streets !!! LOL

  • @geraldlamothe6091
    @geraldlamothe6091 3 місяці тому +2

    A very special moment indeed for Bing.I love this new content,and you and your wife look very happy,and I am happy for you.Take care buddy!

  • @sa1302x
    @sa1302x 3 місяці тому +2

    Brian .. are you going to cry? Bing.. no. Emotional reunion between sisters.

  • @omara9205
    @omara9205 3 місяці тому +4

    Dang, I'm still at work with wet eyes. Missing my wife and family everyday. God Bless your family.

  • @xzkt
    @xzkt 3 місяці тому +3

    it sounds like you had a great time. That was a very touching meetup with the sisters. I hope Bing will be able to meet more of her siblings if she wants. I wondered when you moved to the province if you would have any western people around. One thing for sure, your language skills will improve with most people around you speaking in Filipino or their province dialect. You are lucky that many people in the Philippines speak some english and almost all of them are friendly to a fault. I can't wait to see more video of Brian's version of province life. Phil

  • @Lee-rc8ft
    @Lee-rc8ft 3 місяці тому +2

    It's good that Bing is getting to meet her long lost family...maybe not lost, but misplaced...

  • @JUSLUKING
    @JUSLUKING 3 місяці тому +2

    So nice Brian and proper song for the meet up for Bing and sister 😢😢 it was kool I think Socorro is a kool island so clean and managed well. So active🎉

  • @lowell3333
    @lowell3333 3 місяці тому +3

    absolutely one of them most wonderful reunions ever!...and she said she wasn't going to cry...heck...I Cried! and she did too!

  • @kevinp7620
    @kevinp7620 3 місяці тому +3

    The way you are walking is obvious you have diabetic neuropathy. This is supported by your wife's video of taking you to the hospital showing the infected bite and not having any sensation when they poured the cleaning solution on the wound

  • @moderndaydrifter4672
    @moderndaydrifter4672 3 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely awesome. I loved the drone shots in the beginning, cried like a baby for Bing Bing, and had a good chuckle when you were in there scrubbing yourself up. Great video Brian keep them coming. Take care out there.

  • @gregbolitho9775
    @gregbolitho9775 3 місяці тому +2

    Pleased as, this end, that we get to go along, thanks heaps! Things happen, family splits, kids go different directions. Really pleased Bing/Sam got to meet her sisters, They can keep in touch now? What were 11 people doing on a trike? Playing Squash! ✋Nice goin Brian!✋[Double Hi 5] for the bath m8s! Nah, didn't shed any tears. Really enjoyed the vid m8! Looking forward to the next vid. Love to see some of the food your enjoying. Particularly lechon on the spit. Haven't seen one since before my non blood sister 50th, bout 17 years. Thanks m8s, stay vertical Eh! Hope H.G. is well!

  • @thomaswahl3413
    @thomaswahl3413 3 місяці тому +3

    Brian, I’m glad that you’re still vlogging and yes, you’re right. I cried a little bit too because family means so much to me and to see Bank to meet her sisters for the first time. Yes, I was very happy for her, but I wanna ask you is where is their parents, the mother and the fatherI do remember Big’s brother when you there to see the other grandmother that passed away I remember meeting the father for Bing, but I never met the mother. Where are the parents now?

  • @BROFESSORTHE
    @BROFESSORTHE 3 місяці тому +1

    💜💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏 GREAT INTRO BRAIN.

  • @HWYHUSTLA
    @HWYHUSTLA 3 місяці тому +3

    I’m getting so soft as I get older 😂😂. Shit made me emotional for a second..

  • @brianclark6395
    @brianclark6395 3 місяці тому

    .That's a beautiful reunion with bing's sisters. I'm really happy for her to be reunited with her sisters

  • @radpixels5580
    @radpixels5580 3 місяці тому +3

    You were exactly right, Brian... I did get all misty-eyed seeing Bing Bing reunited with her sisters🥲 ......very touching moment! Thanks for sharing! 🙏

  • @manguera9
    @manguera9 3 місяці тому +3

    very touchy moment..i haven't see my family for 36 yrs, but the girl found her sister for first time after many years , is a big moment of joy with tears

  • @johnallen4461
    @johnallen4461 3 місяці тому +3

    Great video Brian, I felt my heart skip a beat for Sam and a tear come to my eyes.

  • @bigdreamsphilippines
    @bigdreamsphilippines 3 місяці тому +2

    Dang Brian … you made me cry 😭. So cool happy for Bing good stuff ! I wish you and your family all the best !
    I miss the Philippines 🇵🇭 so much counting down days till I’m back !

  • @willisskiba
    @willisskiba 3 місяці тому +2

    Yes, this video was definitely touching😢😊

  • @allsmilz7234
    @allsmilz7234 3 місяці тому +2

    *Excellent Content Philly* 👍🇺🇲

  • @Prof.Z_Maxx
    @Prof.Z_Maxx 3 місяці тому +3

    Masterful cinematographic production. Epic musical score to accompany the superb drone footage. I watched the opening (0 to 1:30) several times. Major motion picture quality. Bravo Mr. Director/Producer/Cinematographer! Very emotional meeting...wow!! No dry eye in the building. Cheers.

    • @Prof.Z_Maxx
      @Prof.Z_Maxx 3 місяці тому +1

      @@pb12661 No sarcasm intended, just appreciation of the quality of the UA-cam Production...and of course I acknowledged the emotional meeting of the sisters. ✌🏾

    • @PhillyinthePhilippines
      @PhillyinthePhilippines  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you

  • @tomsheridan989
    @tomsheridan989 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow Dude, that was like a professional video. Wonderfully done. You guys deserve some kind of UA-cam award. Thanks

  • @chicanoonthego
    @chicanoonthego 3 місяці тому +3

    You mentioned a lot about being the only 'WHITE GUY' but it does not seem it is as plainly and harshly viewed as a RACE identity issue here, it does not seem bigoted as in USA where everybody is segregated by a color, the interest from them seems more to do with being a 'FOREIGNER', because I definitely am not WHITE and actually thought my BROWN skin could blend me in here but I really feel like a KING here when I walk outside, everybody is always looking my way and staring, people always saying HELLO and waving from vehicles, little girls tapping on each other's shoulder to look at me, even little 5 year old kids looking at me doing double takes, and it really gets there attention more when they hear me SPEAK, I guess they are amused of my AMERICAN accent, which I never realized I had😄

  • @EtobicokeIsshy
    @EtobicokeIsshy 3 місяці тому +2

    Congrats on a superb video! One would have to be made of stone to not be affected by the meeting of the sisters. Socorro is a beautiful place and its inhabitants are well taken care of with so many amenities and festivities. But most of all, Brian, I love your ‘ligo’ sessions using a ‘tabo’ outdoors. You are now truly embracing my Filipino culture! Love you and Lots! ❤❤❤

  • @daz9062
    @daz9062 3 місяці тому +2

    me too seeing Bing Bing having that reunite with her sisters ya it make any person have watery eyes great video Brain

  • @petem636
    @petem636 2 місяці тому +1

    What a beautiful reunion, my heart broke up for bing. I teared up. bless you bing !

  • @SeaweedHero
    @SeaweedHero 2 місяці тому +1

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    And along with Gary Taubes, have you listened to or watched any Dr. Stephen Phinney? Author of “The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable”
    … these two authors have changed my life!
    (As of two months ago!)

  • @Phitalian708
    @Phitalian708 3 місяці тому +2

    Not gonna lie, tears seeing the sisters hug😭

  • @tacpactacpac3473
    @tacpactacpac3473 3 місяці тому +2

    WOW! Brain, Great Move! Your family is so mush happier, I`ve never seen your wife smile so much, hopefully we can see her tell her younger years story on the island. Great move getting out of the girly bar city, you are doing a great thing! Bing Bing is soooo sweet, I wish her so much happiness there.

  • @markbeavers5747
    @markbeavers5747 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video Brian and Lot, and I did cry when Bing met her sisters also for the first time also or I had something in my eye Lol. I'm so glad the people are so nice to you and Lot's family!!!

  • @robertn2813
    @robertn2813 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow Brian , that was a perfect song when Bing met her sister . Such a sweet moment . I knew she would cry , even though she said she wouldn't . My eyes got soppy as well . Nice moment .

  • @nottelling620
    @nottelling620 3 місяці тому +2

    HI , I want to wish you and extended family a wonderful life in your new location.
    So glad that NOBODY can read my comments ... YOU PUT TEARS IN MY EYES WITH THE BING RE UNION
    GOD BLESS CIAO
    P.S. If you come back to PHILLY area , Cheesetakes are on me BUT YOU GET NO CHEESE for putting tears in my eyes

  • @Explorer766
    @Explorer766 3 місяці тому +2

    You deserve a UA-cam Emmy for that. Quite the adventure you've made out of your life.

  • @RogerMacek
    @RogerMacek 3 місяці тому +2

    Yes i did shed some tears but i am glad that they did get to meet each other Brian you are different you seem more relaxed i am excited to witness your family's journey IN THE JUNGLE . with much love to you and your family!!!!!!

  • @seventhskin1
    @seventhskin1 3 місяці тому +2

    That was truly a beautiful moment that you shared of Bing Bing and her sisters. I nearly cried, myself. I'm so happy for her. Thanks, Brian. I am loving the new province setting. Great move!

  • @life2shorty
    @life2shorty 3 місяці тому +2

    Philly, is back with the drone!🛸 thought you were going to do a cannonball in the bath water 💦 😬

  • @petescott408
    @petescott408 3 місяці тому +2

    What a beautiful and precious moment for Samantha and her sisters, truly blood is thicker than water !!

  • @biggdogginthephilippines7067
    @biggdogginthephilippines7067 3 місяці тому +2

    wowwwww........that was deep very touching

  • @Mdmd-do5bh
    @Mdmd-do5bh 3 місяці тому +1

    Damn Philly... don't let the locals think that we don't clean our junk when we shower! Also, don't let them see your body... they will approach you and ask you what exercises do you do to get the physique you have.
    Glad to see Bing reunite with her sisters... Bing considers you and Lot to be her parents. GREAT JOB OF RAISING HER!

  • @edwardamos6462
    @edwardamos6462 3 місяці тому +3

    Hell Brian , I'm born again hard and even my dusty eyes watered up.

  • @bigbearlife6642
    @bigbearlife6642 3 місяці тому +3

    You are like Bings Dad! You can see it in her eyes when she looks at you!

  • @tedburnard841
    @tedburnard841 3 місяці тому +2

    The only white guy! Yeah, know the feeling. Our subdivision has about 550 dwellings and in my two and a half years here, I have not seen another white guy. Most have got used to seeing me around the place and don’t stare at me like they did at first. Got to know quite a few near us. Some of the older ones don’t really understand me and my Aussie accent, they say it is so slang. Loving it here, the people, the lifestyle and I am getting a real tan. They laugh when I say I am going baluga!

  • @jamesoconnor2753
    @jamesoconnor2753 3 місяці тому +2

    Happy that Bing Bing got to meet her sisters. This old man cried! Taking the bath at the pool reminded me of my youth in South Philly when I was a boy. We were lucky enough to live close to a public pool where they would make you take a shower before entering like you had cooties or something. Ha-ha!

  • @arthurcrego8297
    @arthurcrego8297 3 місяці тому +3

    Great video loved it

  • @johnyvik7242
    @johnyvik7242 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video❤ I watched it twice. I like the intro and choice of music😊

  • @thomasodetinape4180
    @thomasodetinape4180 3 місяці тому +2

    Very touching, this is when you know you made the right move.
    Be well.

  • @TennRides
    @TennRides 3 місяці тому +2

    What an awesome place and gathering. Very emotional, too. Thanks for sharing this with us, Brian. Well done.

  • @slimpickens5485
    @slimpickens5485 3 місяці тому +2

    Yes tears came from me,nice y'all back with family

  • @56edave
    @56edave 3 місяці тому +2

    😀 are you still using a fork with your food Brian??😀😀
    We used to say "he's gone native"

  • @unclejessiephilippinesadve7050
    @unclejessiephilippinesadve7050 3 місяці тому +2

    Damn Brian they brought tears to my eyes, good for bing, family means everything here😊 good job 😊

  • @Regular_Guyph
    @Regular_Guyph 3 місяці тому +2

    I enjoyed watching that 😊

  • @marcrichard7251
    @marcrichard7251 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow Brian 😮That really affected me with the sisters🥲

  • @BuckeyestoBananas
    @BuckeyestoBananas 3 місяці тому +2

    Looks like the streets are a little wider there! very nice! Great video, Awesome seeing Bing Bing reunite with her sisters!

  • @expatron
    @expatron 3 місяці тому +2

    Not a dry eye in the house. Including here.

  • @AFSHomestead
    @AFSHomestead 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm so happy for the girls!
    Brian, that was a great intro piece and well edited with nice music.
    Enjoy Socorro (Help) Island, it is a pintorest place.

  • @TroyFutureExpat
    @TroyFutureExpat 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello Brian and Luisa. That was heartwarming. I think everyone got choked up and teary eyed. Glad Bing Bing got to see her sisters. Take care.

  • @AussiePat79
    @AussiePat79 3 місяці тому +1

    Holy Crap! Did Bing Bing suddenly grow a foot taller? The reunion was very touching to see.

  • @DavidSmith0712
    @DavidSmith0712 3 місяці тому +2

    Something tells me this was needed