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Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 27 Dec

So, when we got up and around today Bob and I were going to do a little bit of a different kind of shopping. I stumbled across a synopsis of a book that I know he would like. The only problem is that it is out of print. I tried...

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Are you from a small town

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 27 May 24

Our current population is 394. I found a link from some of our other locals that took me to a video about my small town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xnIeMh9DLo I am including it. Of course it did not tell everything about...

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Staying home today

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 8 May 19

When I left work yesterday I told them I had no availability today. I am staying home to try to feel better and get some things done. My image is of the bridge over the river east of town.It was posted on Facebook from KWCH News...

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The David, Florence

John Murphree @JWMILLER (3275) • Westmoreland, Tennessee 4 Mar 19

Michelangelo sculpted the David between 1501 and 1504. The statue is about 17 feet tall. The statue has David's body most directly supported by his right leg, with a part of the original block of marble being behind that leg...

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Two and a Half Hours no power + 2.85" rain

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 17 Sep 18

The sun is trying to peak out, despite the weatherman just saying the area would be overcast most of the day. We don't expect much rain today, atleast not that I am aware of. I hope it's made it's way away now. At about 10:10...

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We Have Idiots on Parade

Jim Bauer @porwest (112802) • United States 14 Sep 18

I am sorry, but these are idiots. Every single time I watch "hurricane coverage," I think to myself, why not give us something WORTH our time? Instead we get guys holding onto poles, chains, and whatever else, standing (or trying...

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This Hurricane Florence! What's going on!?!

Mandy @x0MandyLynn0x (1056) • Canada 14 Sep 18

Good morning, I haven't written in ages, but here I'am again! Hurricane Florence, kept me up tossing and turning all night. I live in Canada, but I couldn't sleep. Due to the fact that around 2am last night many people were...

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Two brown outs within five minutes of each other

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 13 Sep 18

A "brown out", for those unaware, is when the power flickers on and off. One just happened about ten minutes ago, and another about three minutes after the first. I've had my phone on the charger for a few minutes already, so...

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Does Florence Really Sound Like a Machine of Destruction?

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 11 Sep 18

We are another day closer to the arrival of Hurricane Florence here on the Carolina/Virginia coast. My missus and I have done all we can to prepare. We have stored up water and ice. We have plenty of non-perishable food. The...

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An Unwanted Visitor Approaches

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 10 Sep 18

Sometime later this week, possible beginning on Wednesday and certainly by Thursday, we here in eastern North Carolina are expecting an unwanted visitor named Florence. Florence is now a Category 4 Hurricane with winds in the 140...

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Who's In The Path Of Hurricane Florence?

BusyBoss @Luap1050 (878) 10 Sep 18

Looks like the worst Hurricane to hit the east coast in over a decade ..... How many of you are in the path and are you taking it seriously? Seems to me everyone in the Carolinas needs to get away from the coast! Life is...

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Florence Italy

Katie Anderson @Katiepie (117) • Okotoks, Alberta 12 Mar 18

Wow is all I can say! This city was one of my most favorites of Italy. I got into Florence quite late at night. Our bus pulls into the campground and the view we had was amazing through the trees you could see the famous Duomo....

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Uffizi Gallery.

Gary Marsh @garymarsh6 (23978) • United Kingdom 14 May 17

The Uffizi art gallery is one of the most important galleries in Italy if not the world. It houses many priceless pieces of art work from the Renaissance period. The building was built in 1560 and finished in 1581 by the Medici...

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Have you met David Florence?

Gary Marsh @garymarsh6 (23978) • United Kingdom 13 May 17

One of the most famous sculptures in the world has to be the statue of David which can be found in the Accademia in Florence, Italy. It was created by one of the most famous people in the world of art. Michelangelo. It was...

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I hate moving.

finlander60 @finlander60 (1804) • United States 15 Aug 15

I said it and I mean it. I really hate moving, whether it's around the corner or across the country. I have done it many times in my life and never thought twice about doing it. I moved from Columbia, Missouri to McPherson,...

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train in italy

jonnyspirit @jonnyspirit (66) • Puerto Rico 27 Apr 11

I would like to travel in train to venice, florence and pisa, anyone knows the best place to buy train tickets online?

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Who is the greatest poet ever?

Nemonezonicamidecus @Nemonezonicamidecus (247) • Italy 20 Mar 10

I love Dante Alighieri and his Divina Commedia. All is perfectly balanced in "endecasillabi piani" and the trip from hell up to heaven is fantastic!

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All things Italian....viva Italia!

kbellafirenze @kbellafirenze (37) • United States 20 Apr 09

I am just starting a discussion thread for anyone and everyone who loves Italy as much as I do. What do you love most about it? What cities are your favorite? Would love to hear from actual Italians as well - are there any...

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Moving from California to Florence, Italy

kbellafirenze @kbellafirenze (37) • United States 16 Apr 09

Hey everyone! I'm new to myLot ~ but looking forward to checking it out... I currently live in Southern California and I'm hoping to live in Florence, Italy for 3-6 months. Does anyone have any first hand experience with...

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Who's your "Florence Nightingale" and "Oriental Goddess"?

cambiste @cambiste (1244) • India 15 Feb 09

Is there anyone in your life you'll like to give the title of "Florence Nightingale" and "Oriental Goddess" to? Please share.

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