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  {%- macro dark_outside() -%}
    The sun has set. I will turn on the outside lights.
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro responsibilities() -%}
    {% set day_of_week = now().strftime('%a') %}
    {% if day_of_week in ['Wed', 'Sun'] %}
    Today is {{ now().strftime('%A') }} and {{ now().strftime('%A') }} is garbage day.
    {% if day_of_week == 'Wed' %}
        Both Recycling and regular Garbage goes out. 
    {% endif %}
    {% endif %}
    {% set day_of_year = now().strftime('%j')|int(9999) %}
    {% if day_of_year % 2 != 0 %}
    Today is Justin's day to do the chores.
    {% else %}
    Today is Paige's day to do the chores.
    {% endif %}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro inside_weather() -%}
  Inside the house, it is {{ states.climate.downstairs.attributes['current_temperature'] }} degrees with {{ states('sensor.downstairs_thermostat_humidity') }} percent humidity. [Only mention humidity if it seems unusually high]
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro outside_weather() -%}
  Outside, it is going to be {{ states('sensor.pirateweather_temperature') }} degrees and {{ states('sensor.pirateweather_summary') }} with {{ states('sensor.pirateweather_humidity') }} % humidity. [Only mention humidity if it seems unusually high]
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro lightning() -%}
  There have been {{ states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_counter') }} lightning strikes detected within {{(states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int(9999)/ 1.69) | round (1, 'floor')}} Miles of our House.  Please make sure everyone is inside the house.
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro fridge() -%}
  The internal temperature of the refrigerator is currently {{ states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature') }} degrees.
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro light_check() -%}
  {% if states.group.all_lights.state != 'off' -%}
      There are
  {% for state in states.light if state.state == 'on' -%}
      {%- if loop.last -%}
      {{ loop.index }}
      {%- endif -%}
  {%- endfor %}
  lights on right now.
  {% set comma = joiner(', ') %}
  The
  {% for group in states.group|groupby('state') -%}
      {%- for entity in group.list if entity.state == 'on'
      and entity.name.split(' ')[1]|lower == 'lights'
      and entity.name.split(' ')[0]|lower != 'all'
      and entity.name.split(' ')[0]|lower != 'interior'
      -%}
      {{ 'and' if loop.last and not loop.first else comma() }}
      {{ entity.name|replace('Lights','')}}
      {%- endfor -%}
  {%- endfor -%}
  lights are on.
  {%- endif -%}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro window_check() -%}
  {% if states.group.entry_points.state != 'off' -%}
      {% set comma = joiner(', ') %}
      The
      {% for state in states.binary_sensor if state.state == 'on' and state.attributes.device_class == 'opening' -%}
      {%- endfor %}
      {% for group in states.binary_sensor|groupby('state') -%}
      {%- for entity in group.list  if entity.state == 'on' and entity.attributes.device_class == 'opening'  -%}
          {{ ' and' if loop.last and not loop.first else comma() }}
          {{ entity.attributes.friendly_name }}
      {%- endfor -%}
      {% endfor %}
      need to be closed.
  {%- endif -%}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro lock_check() -%}
  {% if states.group.locks.state !='locked' -%}
      The
      {%- for state in states.lock -%}
      {%- endfor %}
      {% for group in states.lock|groupby('state') -%}
      {%- for entity in group.list  if entity.state == 'unlocked' -%}
          {{ ' and' if loop.last and not loop.first }}
          {{ entity.attributes.friendly_name }}
      {%- endfor -%}
      {%- endfor %}
      needs to be locked.
  {%- endif -%}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro garage_check() -%}
  {% if states.group.garage_doors.state !='closed' -%}
      The
      {%- for state in states.cover -%}
      {%- endfor %}
      {% for group in states.cover|groupby('state') -%}
      {%- for entity in group.list  if entity.state == 'open' and entity.attributes.device_class == 'garage'  -%}
          {{ ' and' if loop.last and not loop.first }}
          {{ entity.attributes.friendly_name }}
      {%- endfor -%}
      {%- endfor %}
      need to be closed.
  {%- endif -%}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro medicine() -%}
  {% if is_state('input_boolean.medicine', 'off') -%}
      It looks like Carlo has not taken his medicine yet. Please make sure Carlo takes his medicine now.
  {% endif -%}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro iss() -%}
  {% if is_state('binary_sensor.iss', 'on') -%}
      The international space station is above us now and there are {{ states.binary_sensor.iss.attributes['number_of_people_in_space'] }} people in space right now. [Add an additional ISS fact at the end]
  {% endif -%}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro moon() -%}
        Current Moon phase: {{ states('sensor.moon') }} [Give a fact and mention today's phase]
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro uv() -%}
  {% if states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)>= 6 and states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)<= 7.9 %}
      Today's UV index is {{ states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state }}.  You should wear sunscreen if going outside.
  {% elif states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)>= 8 and states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)<=10.9 %}
      Today's UV index is {{ states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state }}.  This is VERY HIGH. Be sure wear sunscreen and re-apply.
  {% elif states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state|int(9999)>= 11 %}
      Today's UV index is {{ states.sensor.pirateweather_uv_index.state }}.  This is EXTREME. You should be very cautious going outside.
  {% endif %}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {%- macro holiday() -%}
  {% if states.sensor.holiday.state != '' %}
      Today is {{ states.sensor.holiday.state }}. [Give an interesting fact or quote related to today]
  {% endif %}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {# YOUTUBE VIDEO ********* https://www.vcloudinfo.com/2019/11/adding-days-until-sensor-to-my-home-assistant-speech-routines.html #}
  {%- macro days_until() -%}
  {%- if states('sensor.mothers_countdown') | int(9999)< 20  -%}
    and don't forget, there is only {{ states.sensor.mothers_countdown.state }} days until Mothers day!
  {%- elif states('sensor.fathers_countdown') | int(9999)< 20  -%}
      and don't forget, there are {{ states.sensor.fathers_countdown.state }} days until Fathers day!
  {%- elif states('sensor.easter_countdown') | int(9999)< 15  -%}
      and don't forget, there are {{ states.sensor.easter_countdown.state }} days until Easter Sunday!
  {%- elif states('sensor.thanksgiving_day_countdown') | int(9999)< 10 and states('sensor.thanksgiving_day_countdown') | int(9999)> 0  -%}
      and don't forget, there are {{ states.sensor.thanksgiving_day_countdown.state }} days until Thanksgiving
  {%- elif states('sensor.thanksgiving_day_countdown') | int(9999)< 1  -%}
      and don't forget, Thanksgiving is tomorrow!
  {%- elif states('sensor.halloween_countdown') | int(9999)< 30 and states('sensor.halloween_countdown') | int(9999)> 0 -%}
      and don't forget, there are {{ states.sensor.halloween_countdown.state }} Spooky days until Halloween!
  {%- elif states('sensor.halloween_countdown') | int(9999)< 1  -%}
      and don't forget, Tomorrow is Halloween!
  {%- elif states('sensor.chanukkah_countdown') | int(9999)< 15  -%}
      and don't forget, there are {{ states.sensor.chanukkah_countdown.state }} days until Chanukkah!
  {%- elif states('sensor.christmas_countdown') | int(9999)< 30 and states('sensor.christmas_countdown') | int(9999)> 0  -%}
      and don't forget, there are {{ states.sensor.christmas_countdown.state }} Merry days until Christmas!
  {%- elif states('sensor.christmas_countdown') | int(9999)< 1  -%}
      and don't forget, Santa Claus is coming tomorrow!
  {% endif %}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {% macro inspirational_quote() %}
        [Give a fact or inspirational quote relevant to the day or situation at the end of the message with the phrase and one more thing.]
  {% endmacro %}

  {# a macro that removes all newline characters, empty spaces, and returns formatted text and replaces underscores with spaces  #}
  {%- macro cleanup(data) -%}
    {%- for item in data.split("\n")  if item | trim != "" -%}
    {{ item | trim | replace("_", " ") }} {% endfor -%}
  {%- endmacro -%}

  {# ********************************************* #}
  {#  ******** Start the Speech routines ********  #}
  {# ********************************************* #}

  {# a macro to call all macros :)  #}
  {%- macro mother_of_all_macros() -%}

    {% if call_no_announcement != 1 %}
      {% if now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)< 12 and now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)> 6 %}
          Good morning.
      {% elif now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)>= 12 and now().strftime('%H')|int(9999)< 17 %}
          Good afternoon.
      {% else %}
          Good evening.
      {% endif %}
    {% endif %}

    {# Called from Annoucenments #}
    {{ personarriving | default }}

    {# Called from Nest when thermostats turn on #}
    {{ NestStatus | default }}

    {% if call_inside_weather == 1 %}
    {{ inside_weather() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if call_outside_weather == 1 and is_state('sun.sun', 'above_horizon') %}
    {{ outside_weather() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_counter')|int(0)) > 0 %}
    {{ lightning() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if (states('sensor.blink_blink1_temperature')|int(0)) > 50 and no_fridge != 1 %}
    {{ fridge() }}
    {% endif %}

    {{ DoorOpened | default }}
    {{ DoorClosed | default }}

    {{ lock_check() }}
      {# These two lock statements are sent directly from automations. #}
    {{ DoorLocked | default }}
    {{ DoorUnLocked | default }}

    {% if call_dark_outside == 1 %}
    {{ dark_outside() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if call_garage_check == 999 or is_state('sun.sun', '9999') %}
    {{ garage_check() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if (call_window_check == 1 or is_state('sun.sun', 'below_horizon')) or is_state('group.entry_points', 'on') %}
    {{ window_check() }}
    {% endif %}

    {{ NewDevice | default }}

    {% if call_light_check == 1 %}
    {{ light_check() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if call_responsibilities == 1 %}
    {{ responsibilities() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if now().strftime('%H')|int(0) > 21 %}
    {{ medicine() }}
    {% endif %}

    {% if value1 is not none %}
    {{ value1 | default }}
    {% endif %}

    {# call a Random fact about the house or inspiration quote #}
    {{ ([iss, moon, uv, holiday, days_until, outside_weather, outside_weather, inspirational_quote]|random)() }}

  {%- endmacro -%}
  {{- cleanup(mother_of_all_macros()) -}}