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You're the first person to do this. Well, you're at least the first person to do this and include my name in the blog post about it, which adds immeasurably to the awesometude of any attempt.
Thanks. This will be useful.
Thanks right back atchya, Nat! The awesometude indicator just bumped a notch from your comment, too.
Your guide to this topic was inspired (and your gallery of test images was even hilarious). Thanks again.
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