Anna

@LadyDuck (505298)

Italy

Joined myLot 11 years ago

I am Italian and I live in Switzerland. I like, gardening, crafting, writing, baking, cooking and chatting with people.

ladyduckblog.blogspot.ch/

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The Origins Of The Christmas Tree

Anna @LadyDuck (505298) • Italy 9 Dec 15

The Christmas tree tradition started in Germany possibly in the 15th century. As many ancient populations, the Germans believed that evergreen trees had magic powers. They decorated the entrance doors and the windows with pine...

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rebelann1949 I do not remember very much about it as I was between the ages of 6 and 9 when we were near there and mostly I remember mom either unpacking when we finally got our belongings or packing things up when we were preparing to leave @LadyDuck As an adult I can not...

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Candy Canes - The History

Anna @LadyDuck (505298) • Italy 11 Dec 15

The legend tells that everything started in Germany, back in the year 1670. The choirmaster of the cathedral of Cologne, during the living Creche representation, was unable to keep the children quiet . He asked to a sweet maker...

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rebelann1949 My mother was born in 1916 and had grown up with candles etc so to her it was natural to put candles on our Christmas trees @LadyDuck

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We ordered alcohol 56 times from Amazon in 2025

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (39465) 26 Jun

Oh yes we did We really did indeed order alcohol from Amazon 56 times in 2025 Just viewed our order history ouch omg licky us Litres and bottles of Whisky, whiskey, Gin , Fireball Cases of beer And I think we also ordered...

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Jimbo45 @LadyDuck I've seen loads of people sharing one room here in Scotland Anna Indian people working in a Restaurant

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Quintessentially British?

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21800) • London, England 16 Jul

In 1830, at Foubet’s Place, just off of Regent Street, the shopping Mecca for the rich, an umbrella shop was opened by James Smith. His son adopted a newly invented, lightweight, umbrella frame (honest!) and with the business...

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Ron Rybs @LadyDuck Depends what you are wearing, sometimes not worried about getting wet

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I treated Myself tonight, I deserve it

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (39465) 24 Jul

I treated myself tonight , I deserve it. So I took Yvonne for a run on the bike tonight and we ended up in the City of Dundee, I thought it was a great chance for us to visit the big huge extra big Tesco miles to walk around...

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Jimbo45 @LadyDuck That sounds good Anna We thought about doing that today but sadly it has rained most of the day. I'm glad that you have nice neighbours

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Sunrises and Saharan Dust

Jeff Moffitt @moffittjc (129318) • Gainesville, Florida 18 Jul

Over the past week or so, Florida and parts of the Caribbean islands have been blanketed by Saharan dust that has blown here across the Atlantic Ocean all the way from Africa. Don't worry, the dust isn't so thick that it's...

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Jeff Moffitt @LadyDuck You are lucky you live in an area where the pollen is not bad. I love the area I live in BECAUSE of all the forests, trees, plants, flowers and whatnot. But it is also all that nature that causes all the pollen that I hate. So it's a double-edged...

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Sight seeing on holiday

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (39465) 7 Jul

So we did a bit of sight seeing today. Not where we intended going But where we went was ok It's on the shore of the Cromarty Firth It looks down to where the Caledonian Canal starts and goes to where Loch Ness starts, So...

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Jimbo45 @LadyDuck My friend Paul sports the friar tuck look He just doesn't see how silly he looks

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Container Gardening

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (56984) • Canada 19 Jul

I have taken on the challenge of container gardening a few years ago. It is a challenge because when you have alot of space, it is easier to grow things, allow them to sprawl out, but with containers, everything is in a tighter...

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Juliaacv @LadyDuck It all happened so quickly, from being at home and then this room. But thankfully, they had that room for you to stay with him during that time. I am not sure why they couldn't have ordered you something, even toast and tea, from the cafeteria. I...

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Puzzle Thoughts

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (56984) • Canada 25 Jul

I was just reading a post by @AmbiePam about what else, but a puzzle. And it got me to thinking. I know, a very rare habit. I am thinking about my Christmas list alot lately. I do not get the twins toys persay...

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Juliaacv @LadyDuck I may be able to swing taking some time off that morning, I am not sure.

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Turkish Delight

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (39465) 25 Jul

Turkish Delight Well it is supposed to be Turkish Delight But it is not what I remember to be Turkish Delight It's less Turkish than I am And a lot less of a delight. 1/5 Maybe less

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Jimbo45 @LadyDuck That's me Anna I did not notice the difference until I opened the wrapper. Yuck

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Today's Trip to Ullapool

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (39465) 14 Jul

Today's trip to Ullapool was a really good one. Another gorgeous day, warm and sunny Traffic not too bad 70 miles each way surrounded by scenery at it's Scottish finest No wonder the tourists love Scotland. So we got there...

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Jimbo45 @LadyDuck I'm sure that you are not out of shape Anna But we can stay inside too long and just getting out is good

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Today's trip to Fort Augustus

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (39465) 13 Jul

Today's trip to Fort Augustus Today's trip to Fort Augustus was a really good one Lovely weather, sun shining, warm Roads were quite quiet. So we had a good trip there. Went the scenic route there and returned by the even...

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Jimbo45 @LadyDuck How long did you walk for this morning Anna?

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You should have more children!

Toni @toniganzon (78091) • Philippines 25 Jul

There was this woman in her 70s that I was talking to last year. She told me she had a son who died from suicide, a son in jail, a daughter working abroad, and another daughter living with her. She told me I should have more...

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Puppy nappies not needed

Judy Evans @JudyEv (385347) • Rockingham, Australia 23h

I wrote about my brother-in-law and his wife getting a new cavoodle puppy. My sister-in-law said they’d bought a bed, collar, lead and other bits and pieces including puppy nappies. I’d never heard of such a thing. They were a bit...

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Shake hands and play again later

Judy Evans @JudyEv (385347) • Rockingham, Australia 20h

Our son is visiting from Ireland and came home the other day with a variation on the board game, Qwirkle. This one is called Qwirkle Flex. We’ve played it a couple of times. He enjoys board games and we’ve played Catan, Flamme...

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Good morning July 26

snowy @snowy22315 (211242) • United States 19h

I saw two bucks in the side yard this morning. It is very unusual to see bucks here..so I kind of feel like I won the lottery. Their racks weren't too impressive though. I am making that sweet tea brined chicken..but I think I put...

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A dying art worm grunting

snowy @snowy22315 (211242) • United States 19h

So, just watched an interesting story on the quasi news/ lifestyle show. They were doing a feature storyu on worm grunting. It is rubbing a flat piece of iron on roots or short stumps to bring earthworms to the surface. They are...

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Duke Doberman Can't Make Up His Mind

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (137981) • Marion, Ohio 19h

Sometimes he seems to be saying I am very tired and want to quit. I have told him it's ok if that's what he wants. But then he will be up and even running again. He slept almost all day yesterday. Then in the evening he perked...

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Do You Like Wildflowers?

Anna @LadyDuck (505298) • Italy 28 Aug 15

Which kind of flowers do you prefer? The simple wildflowers that grow spontaneously in the gardens, or the more sophisticated ones? I have a preference for the wildflowers as they require a very little attention. In the pictures...

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rebelann1949 I would love to kill the one that has been biting me but I never actually see that stupid thing @LadyDuck

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The Befana - The Good Witch

Anna @LadyDuck (505298) • Italy 5 Jan 16

In the Italian folklore, this night , the Epiphany Eve, an old lady, called the Befana, visits all the Italian children. The old good witch, fills the socks of the good children with candies, and with coals those of the children...

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rebelann1949 That makes sense @LadyDuck many of our holidays we love originated over 2000 years ago

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