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Fri, 02/19/2010 - 13:22

Someone posted on the old forum about the thousand-year old trails used for the movement of sheep herds from Abruzzo to Puglia.  I think they have a special name, but can't remember it. Anyway, a very go-ahead Abruzzese now offers the chance to wa

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 05:03

Has anyone seen this movie?  If so, can they explain the point of it? Saw it tonight and glad I'd bought the cheap seats! Has it been shown in Italy?  If so, what's the Italian verdict?

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 20:01
Fri, 01/29/2010 - 13:41

Saw this at my local fleapit this evening.  Specially recommended to those of us not in Italy - it conjures up the  Italian way of talking about and preparing food - I could almost taste the sparkling wine they were drinking.  This is a good preci

Mon, 11/30/2009 - 18:47

So you can now inherit your job in a bankhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/nov/20/italy-bank-hereditary-jobsI think mostof us know about t

Tue, 11/24/2009 - 06:34

I'm doing a bit of research on Italians who helped escaping PoWs and have come across a photo with the following written on the back:Montefalcone li 25-6-1944 (A Piceno)Mio dovere come patriota, lasciarvi a tutti il ricordoFamiglia xxxx, xxxx xxxx

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 21:39

I've posted about this newsletter before, in the old forum, but thought I would remind those with an interest in S Marche of its continued existence.  It has now been going for a year, and a celebratory gathering is suggested in the latest edition

Sun, 11/01/2009 - 07:19

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Mon, 05/18/2009 - 13:53

http://www.roangelo.net/valente/tratturo.htmlSo is the answer Puglia?Whether it is or not, I've learnt something new and now want to know more. Thanks Adriatica!PS - am I supposed to put some money into the pot - or have I forced Adriatica to??? Or both

Answer to: Molto piacere
Mon, 05/18/2009 - 11:58

Gala usually gets in first to say that, so I thought I'd pip her to the post :bigsmile: Sounds like you deal with the really posh stuff, which means it'll be way out of the league of us lot! But we'll be more than happy to come down and help in the summer in return for - y'know - a dip in some sleb's pool ......

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 10:01

Can't go past mention of cake without commenting! Arty if you are in residence in October, Montefalcone has a huge Festa D'autunno. Every year Greg and Giorgio from Il granaio - http://www.il-granaio.com/ - set up an English tea house in town, and do a very good line in gooiness. You may already know them.And if you're ever baking when I'm around, please let me know!

Sun, 05/17/2009 - 14:45

Is that what it's called these days....?Actually I presumed she was his illegitimate daughter - am I allowed to say that?

Sun, 05/17/2009 - 14:41

My test post in the Marche clubhouse is visible (to me at any rate) in the Piazza. Can everyone see it, in which case the non-public groups posts need some work Ronald?And welcome Chris.A

Sun, 05/17/2009 - 12:25

So the info on Location, Tags, and Topics will help others do a "search" .Choosing Topics will mean your post shows up in the topics you've highlighted.Wey hey - I think I've got it...A

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 21:28

Just woken up on the sofa and pleased to be admitted. That's all for now - looking forward to Marche talk with you all

Answer to: Am I in yet????
Fri, 05/15/2009 - 18:44

I thought I was posting in the Marche Chapter. Just made a bit of a t*t of myself.....

Answer to: Am I in yet????
Fri, 05/15/2009 - 18:39

Just to be a bit controversial - what about Fermo Province?

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 11:27

This is the only method you haven't mentioned, and I've no idea if this is possible - but I always love ferry journies and wondered if eg Naples to SoF is possible by sea (maybe via corsica with a bit of a stopover?) I've started researching and that makes me want to do it right now - with the added advantage of not having an A to start from or a B to get to! :)