Best wishes for 2011!!! Buon Anno!
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Can he keep on surviving on less than a handful of votes?
Wed, 12/15/2010 - 05:36
Some people do not seem to suffer the consequences of a world crisis. A Chinese gambling magnate has just paid US$ 330,000 for two white truffles, the largest one from Tuscany and the other one from Molise, at a charity auction.
Tue, 11/30/2010 - 05:11
An event not to be missed. The 2nd National Exhibition and Fair for "Presepi" or Nativity sets, is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca as from the 4th of December at the Piazza Circolo dei Forestieri.
Tue, 11/30/2010 - 04:12
Hi! My youngest daughter, Natalia, helps as a volunteer in Save a Bunny San Francisco. They have at present more than 80 bunnies in the refuge and little or no money.
Mon, 11/29/2010 - 04:10
Just a reminder that the Iris Gardens in Florence will be open this year between the 24th of April and the 20th of May. A magnificent collection with over 2,500 varieties.
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 17:09
Once upon a time... in the Old, defunct Forum (God bless its soul!), we had a very funny thread on Forum Characters. I found the link that shows those characters and it is still very appropriate for the Community. So here you are....
Thu, 02/11/2010 - 07:19
Winter is almost here and this time of the year is not a favourite season for gardeners.
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 04:12
Comments posted
 What has been shown on TV is devastating. I feel very sorry for those people who are losing their homes. Fatalties have not been reported as they were able to evacuate those dangerous areas in time. The problem is that the weather patterns are still quite complicated and there could be more landslides.
Time always tell who is everybody as in the short... or long run everyone shows his/her true colours. That is why I always welcome everyone. The final judgement will come at a much later stage. In a forum you get all sorts of people.Â
 Florence is an excellent choice, although you may find that it is a bit more crowded than you anticipate. Have a great time and learn a lot!
 Hello and welcome, Michael. Florence is a wonderful city. Best wishes.
 I have not seen any introductory post signed by you, Beeryspice. I only want to give you a belated welcome and I share Angie's idea that your post is a breath of fresh air. And we badly need one.....
 I think that it is important to welcome anyone who joins the Community, particularly when they ask for help with a personal problem. Time will tell whether they are genuine or not, but cannot judge them from the very start without listening to them. Unfortunately, I was travelling at the time when the thread was started and I was absent from the Community for four weeks. Otherwise, I would have sent my usual welcome thread to anyone who joins in. I wish Tess all the best, but the most important thing is that she has found friends to look after her.
 Hi Alan, sorry to hear about your predicament. It is a very complicated case where you need advice and guidance from a clever lawyer. If you are unhappy with the way your local avvocato is handling your affairs, it would be better to engage another lawyer. What are the other four people who bought the remaining apartments? Have you had any contact with them? Best wishes
 Actually, I don't understand why Italy has been included on the list or even mentioned, as the group of "PIGS" is made of Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain. The public deficit as a percentage of the PIB is -11.6 for Ireland, -10.3 for Spain, -9 for France (Mon Dieu!!!!!), -8.7 for Greece and -8.3 for Portugal. Italy only appears to have -5.6, next to Germany with -5.6 All this appears in the data published by the prestigious Spanish newspaper ABC in today's edition. I really don't think that Italy will revert to the Lira. Actually, I think that the Euro will maintain its position. Perhaps the US Dollar will gain some points against the Euro as it is currently doing.
Angie, I was unable to find the original thread in the old Forum, so I searched the net and found the hilarious collection of characters. Just as you said, it was a lovely thread, everyone behaved, lots of humour and a good time. Most of us ended up as composite characters, with a bit of this one and a bit of another one... It was also very funny to realise how we see ourselves and what other members think.... So I've thrown down the gauntlet. Please be nice.....
 Let's see now: