Lived in Florence/Quad cities 25 years ago
-
3/4/2007
We lived in the Florence (and nearby Killen) area right after graduating from college in the early '80s and my first child was born there. I 'm sure it has changed a lot but I thought I could add my two cents. It was very hot/humid when we lived there; sometimes reached 100 and no large body of water nearby to cool you off. Yes, folks were friendly and curious about us northerners; but we never felt fully accepted and most of our friends were from elsewhere. The isolation from a large city and its conveniences were a detriment to us. Also, prejudices were strong it seemed to me. We are now looking into places to retire to and Florence came up on my list. Fair to say I am not considering it.
Mary | Wexford, PA