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Speaker 1: Come Hello, it's me Ella the Curious. Whether you're joining

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Speaker 1: two of the Adventures of Curiosity Cove, where each episode

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Speaker 1: we dive into one of my own Ella the Curious adventures,

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Speaker 1: or listen to an original story right here in my

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Speaker 1: into today's tale. Chelsea's Checklist, Part one. Are you ready

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Speaker 3: Really, Oh yes, I can't wait to go. Wow. What's

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Speaker 1: Even describe it. It's so beautiful. And what about you, Chelsea?

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Speaker 1: Thank you for asking today, just before we got here,

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Speaker 4: Chelsea told her all about the dog leash that reels

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Speaker 1: Well, this is something I've suggested plenty of times for

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Speaker 4: The first five boxes were already checked off. Make bed, comb,

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Speaker 3: Wow, you have a checklist for everything?

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Speaker 1: Oh, yes, you have to, otherwise my mind takes over

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Speaker 3: More times than I can count. Oh, and don't.

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Speaker 3: You missed the boat to Hawaii.

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Speaker 3: I did, there was no boat. Oh golly. I was floored.

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Speaker 3: So what did you do? Well?

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Speaker 3: I made it to Hawaii.

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