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episode was Shades of Gray. she was eating oysters and drinking champagne.

Looking for some recommendations for B&Bs or villas for a September trip. 2 people.

Criteria: swimming pool, owners onsite who cook yummy meals, private bathroom.

Thanks.

I've narrowed a list of mid-priced hotels in Florence. Need your help deciding (based on quality of hotel and location):

- Santa Maria Novella

- Hotel Berchielli

- Hotel Montebello Splendid

- Hotel Abergotto

- Hotel Cavour

- Grand Hotel Villa Medici

Or are there any other 4 or 5 star hotels that you like?

Please only answer if you've been to Florence or have personal knowledge of Florence hotels. I've already searched through reviews on Y! Travel, Trip Advisor, and Venere. Thanks.

Going to Tuscany in September for 10 days. We don't want to unpack and pack too many times, so here's a possible itinerary:

- 3 nights in Florence (hotel)

- 4 nights in Tuscan town (villa or farmhouse)

- 3 nights in Rome (hotel)

What's the best city in Tuscany to stay in that gives a true Tuscan experience (w/ good food and wine) and is in a great location to do day trips?

And if you can't pick one, what are the top two? Thanks.

We're flying into Rome (land around 9am) and have 10 days to spend in Florence and Tuscany region before flying back out of Rome. Is it best to:

1. take the train (or drive?) straight up to Florence and work our way down to Rome or

2. do a loop from Rome up to Florence and back?

We only want to stay in Rome, Florence and one Tuscan city.

Thanks.

We're heading to Wrigley for a Cubs game on Saturday and would like to stop at a nearby bar for some beers and a decent lunch. Any suggestions?

My 2.5 yr old boxer is stuck to my side whenever i'm home. He seems to get nervous when i leave the room, yet he's fine with my husband (doesn't follow him when he leaves the room and listens to him more often). At first i thought he wanted to spend time with me because i work in an office/am gone most of the day and my husband works from home; however, i've heard recently that separation anxiety is more about dogs believing that they're "top dog" in a pack with their owners and are uncomfortable with them making decisions without their approval.

For those with experience / knowledge in this area - does my dog think i'm 2nd to him in the pack or does he just want to spend time with me? Thanks.

My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary in Tuscany in mid-late September. Flying in/out of Rome. Would like to stop in Florence, Siena, Montepulciano (at the very least). Can you tell me:

1. Other towns we should see?

2. Towns best for day trips vs those we should stay the night?

Oh - we're big wine folks, too. Please - only answer based on personal experience.

Thanks for your help!

I'm not Vietnamese but going to a Vietnamese New Year party and have no idea what to bring - food, gift? I can't find this information with regular web search. Thanks for your help.

Can anyone who knows HP Paviliion well tell me whether Row 16 in Section 115 is considered to be in Premium Lower or Sideline Club? It's not clear from any of the seating charts i've found including this one: www.hppsj.com/seating_maps/hockey.asp thanks.

i'm trying to make it easy for my family to get off the plane and get to the rental car without having to all hop on a shuttle to a separate area. can you tell me if any rental car companies are inside the terminal or if you have to take a shuttle to all of them. thanks!

Going to Sonoma to celebrate our wedding anniversary and trying to decide where to do dinner. Obviously tGatF is most popular, but are there any others that have great food, service and are romantic? Thanks.

Been going to her forever and she's also a friend. How to tell her it's time for someone new?

Referring to how Times Square in NYC got its name.

We're getting a 10 month old female cat and adding her to our household with a 5 yr old male cat and a 1.5 yr old male boxer. Any good ideas from experienced pet owners who have done this successfully? We obviously want the cats to be friends and the dog not to terrorize her. Thanks!

since hybrids are really in demand right now, i'm finding the honda civic hybrid dealers are asking way over invoice and MSRP. I've put a deposit down to hold a hybrid w/ navig. that should arrive in 10 days. What kind of negotiating can i possibly do with the dealers when i go back to finalize the deal?

Aside from not wearing them of course. And are there certain kinds of sunglasses that don't cause them at all?

Not talking about people who strictly hit opposite field vs pull hitters. I know the differences in swing there.

I'm talking about hitters who typically hit to one field then suddenly switch to the other.

Take Barry Bonds, for ex - he's a pull hitter. Yet this season, all 3 of his homeruns are opposite field.

What's going on? Is he using all arms and no legs? Swinging late on the ball?

And no Bonds comments, pls. just looking for an answer to the question. thanks!