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We have some galvanized metal garage doors which we applied paint claiming to be suitable for the task, a couple of years ago but not long after began to blister and peel with the heat of the summer.

Sun, 03/25/2012 - 14:26

We've just come back from the UK and noticed all the new door to door recycling bins all over the place.

Fri, 11/11/2011 - 04:22

Does anyone know whereabouts in central Marche, I might be able to get an electric bathroom extractor fan?Thanks, J&S

Thu, 07/28/2011 - 10:59

Have just come across this internet radio station. Had a quick look. Some interesting stuff.

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:36

English Library opening  in Servigliano (Palazzo Monti, Via Vecchiotti, 7)  on Monday 4th April, 10am - 12 midday. Initially open on 1st and 3rd Monday mornings (market day) and Friday afternoons for now.

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:14

There is a Call for Submissions for the Writers Abroad 2011 Anthology entitled 'Foreign Flavours'. Writers Abroad is a online writing community group of ex pat writers.

Fri, 03/18/2011 - 14:07

I've emailed  both Ronald and Valentina asking if it is OK to post this up over a month ago and heard nothing so I'm going to risk it... Writers Abroad (an on-line writing community f

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 07:09

This is the funniest take on Ryanair that anyone could possibly have seen, sorry if you' ve seen it before and those of a nervous disposition beware - but you will laugh yer sox offffff!

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 17:01

We think our desktop is nearing the time for replacement, and we need to have a machine running on UK/English software. Have done some research but so far have not found any company that will supply from UK to Italy.

Tue, 07/13/2010 - 12:15

Just a quick question, does anyone know if you are able to register your Italian address with your UK bank account. We have read that this is possible but have also heard differently.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 06:55

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Tue, 06/24/2014 - 04:52

Thanks Steve

Sat, 06/21/2014 - 04:53

Will the comunes be sending out a "bill" for this new tax, or do we have to find out by some other means what needs to be oaid? Presumably covers resident and non-resident alike and applies to all properties. Thanks

Answer to: Capri ?
Mon, 09/23/2013 - 11:14

Not a local but have been there. If you are up to it, hire a small scooter. You will see so much of the island.Enjoy your holiday.

Tue, 04/30/2013 - 13:08

Had a look at these. Owned by Admiral in the UK. Came up even more expensive although they advertise to save you sqillions of Euros against other insurers. A bit of a game me thinks.

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 17:43

We have just today had our renewal premium through form this lot and the premium has gone up by over 30%! Don't understand it. We will query it, but has anybody else had large hikes in their premiums? Any answers as to why they have gone up so much?   SimonandJo

Answer to: Happy New Year
Tue, 01/01/2013 - 08:41

Have a very happy 2013

Answer to: Knitting needles
Wed, 10/17/2012 - 04:08

I'm pretty sure there is a "haberdashery" stall at Sarnano market (every Thursday). He is on the road that is above the park, towards the end of the stalls going out of Sarnano. S&J

Answer to: Vets
Thu, 06/14/2012 - 13:37

Have used her for cats and dogs over the past three years and she's been brilliant for ours... no problem in recommending her smiley

Sun, 06/10/2012 - 06:54

Have sent you a PM

Sat, 06/09/2012 - 08:02

Try this link: http://www.amministrazionicomunali.it/imu/calcolo_imu_20.php# It is extremely helpful and hopefully you will be able to fibd out how mush to pay. This a copied from the other thread on IMU.