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We tried last week to open an online savings account with ING (Italy) to take advantage of their mighty 2% savings rate guaranteed for a whole twelve months. We started to try and open a joint account and started with Jo's details, but the screen

Wed, 05/05/2010 - 12:19

We're toying with the idea of getting a 125cc scooter (e.g. Vespa).

Sat, 04/24/2010 - 07:55

We have a 'community' of semi feral cats living around us. One of them gave birth to four kittens last year on our doorstep and have pretty much stayed around since.

Fri, 01/29/2010 - 04:55

 Only one to add to the others, which are brilliant.Of course what they don't show were the thousands of Italian families enjoying a warm Sunday afternoons'e peace and quiet by the tranquil Lago ........... until us beasts arrived!!

Mon, 09/28/2009 - 11:32

 Hi has anyone had experience of taking grapes to a cantina? We have quite a good harvest (I think) but don't have all the equipment to press our own wine - nor the skills I hasten to add.

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 13:43

Hi does anyone have experience of a dentist in Le Marche area, preferably English speaking. Someone gave the the name of one near Porto San Giorgio but all I'm getting is an engaged tone - they may be on holiday I suppose.

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 06:03

 Well here we are yet again on a monthly birthday.

Thu, 08/27/2009 - 07:18

Well Bert is still taking liberties. As you see from the photos having got rid of one of our relatives from the sunbed - last night - he decides to lie on it himself. Yes, I know he's back to front.

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 07:43

Not sure that I am in the right section but here you go...Olives - might be a little early but we are worried as there don't seem to be many olives on our trees this year.

Sat, 07/11/2009 - 16:27

Have just been sent a form by ENEL following a request to them to change our supply from Domestico Non Residente to Domestico Residente. The form "appears" to allow you to self-certify your residence or get a copy of your residency from the comune

Mon, 06/29/2009 - 09:20

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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.