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maybe this is it?http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/24/enrico-letta-italy-prime-min...an end to the Political Deadlock in It

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 05:48

I have just received this from EuroTunnel re Breathalysers ; '' The enforcement of the law and the implementation of a fine for non-compliance have been postponed until further notice.

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 15:18

So the first Pope to stand down; blames it on poor health (in mind and body) .... so nothing to do with the financial scandal about to hit then?

Mon, 02/11/2013 - 08:53

Especially for all those who would rather have a dig at each other, or feign disdain for people they don't know from Adam.Please feel free to continue the petty squabbles here; I've even given you a special place to fling shite at each other so yo

Thu, 12/06/2012 - 09:44

A friend of ours has had a new Pellet stufa central heating system installed.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 06:36

A very interesting but disturbing article, how many other Italian cities could follow, we all know it's bad here.

Tue, 07/24/2012 - 12:30

I think I need to get this off my chest, as it bugs me no end on this Forum/Community site.Now we all agree that this site exists for primarily the English speaking Ex-Pat community right; and by English speaking I mean just that not differing to

Thu, 06/21/2012 - 14:16

Has anyone had experience of using Eutelia, Satellite broadband and telephone, have tried a search but no results. Getting fed up with Telecom Italia service and ADSL strength so looking at alternative that wont break the Bank. Ta in advance.

Sun, 06/10/2012 - 05:57

Was awoken at just gone 4.00 am with bed violently shaking and wardrobe doors banging. Apparently epicentre in Emilia Romana about 8 point something just over the Mountains from us not sure of how much damage elsewhere.

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 04:47

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Mon, 01/21/2013 - 10:49

Short answer Ugo.... No ! wink

Sun, 01/20/2013 - 10:12

whatever Ugo, it's still shameless self publicity....

Answer to: Name that Drink
Sun, 01/20/2013 - 10:06

Sloe Screw contro il muro...

Wed, 01/16/2013 - 05:59

Eat in the Mercato Centrale, the indoor market, excellent food cheap aswell, must try the Lampredotto (tripe) really tasty and a specialty of Firenze.

Sat, 01/12/2013 - 10:45

Also Dimmer switches do not work with the new low energy bulbs which are standard here.

Fri, 01/11/2013 - 04:43

If you are employing cleaners as part of your business of 'looking after' houses then yes, you have a moral duty to ensure that you and your employees pay taxes on income; but if you are like many here who rent their property out for short term Summer rentals and have a friend/neighbour looking after the cleaning etc then I still hold with the point that if you pay them with vouchers your cleaner will either stop doing the cleaning or you will find that it takes longer to clean your property so they can claim more hours to recoup the difference.

Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:01

Penny I am pretty sure that most 'cleaners' will say thanks but no thanks to this option, as cash in hand is the way they wish to be paid as nearly all work on the black. Yes it covers your back, but a cleaner who doesn't get much anyway will not thank you for a 25% reduction in their pay and I think they will find another 'employer' PDQ.

Answer to: Laurel hedges
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 09:53

If you plump for Laurel, in my opinion, you're letting yourself in for a load of work to keep them in any sense of order. Laurel does grow fast but it will reach 4 metres in a couple of years (assuming you get 1m saplings). They will shoot up and also leave the bottom bare as they are more akin to a tree than a shrub. If you are looking to hedges then a box variety may be worth while, as they are easier to keep regular and don't grow as fast. Oh and stay away from Bamboo as before you know it you have a garden that looks like the set of 'House of Flying Daggers'

Wed, 01/09/2013 - 05:09

Rickardo, Minister of Propaganda !!

Answer to: Happy New Year
Tue, 01/01/2013 - 06:13

Back at ya, Badger you old Dog !!