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Be careful with those flowers!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8149910.stm

Tue, 07/14/2009 - 13:45
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Driving to Italy - Speed Cameras

 I thought it might help people not break the law [or get caught breaking it] to some info on speed cameras they might come across in driving down to Italy. [This really applies to people like me who don’t have a sat-nav that tells them all the in

Sat, 07/04/2009 - 11:03
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Why travel via Belgium when Driving to Italy from Calais/

When driving to Italy, [Lake Maggiore area], from Calais, I almost always drive up towards Dunkirk and then head East towards Luxembourg.   The reasons for doing so is simple:-

    Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:52
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    Fuel prices in Europe

    If you are driving down to Italy, this regularly updated AA site gives you the latest info on fuel prices across Europe.  Its useful for deciding where to fill up. Note - in Luxembourg, [where I always fill up - its worth the minor detour from Cal

    Thu, 07/02/2009 - 05:32
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    13 Dead in Train Explosion

    Terrible accident in Viareggio. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8125644.stm

    Tue, 06/30/2009 - 04:50
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    If you thought Italian was a difficult language to learn!

    .     I heard this today on Radio 4.  I take it you already know of tough and bough and cough and dough?Others may stumble, but not you,On hiccough, thorough, lough** and through.Well done!

    Sat, 06/20/2009 - 16:58
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    UK/London based Notary?????

    .   I'm considering handing over ownership of my Italian Holiday Home to my kids. Does anyone know

    • How easy this is to do, and how costly?
    • Whether this can be done in the UK - or do I have to do it in Italy?
    Fri, 06/19/2009 - 04:54
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    Confederations Cup - Didn't they do well

    Egypt 1 - Italy 0  http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8103869.stm  .

    Thu, 06/18/2009 - 18:08
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    Simon's Cat

    Found this - liked it http://www.youtube.com/v/w0ffwDYo00Q&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf

    Wed, 06/03/2009 - 10:42
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    Me - exercising

    http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/videos/../../fun_pictures/videos/fitness_studio.wmv  .

    Sun, 05/31/2009 - 04:26
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    Answer to: Milan - Help Please
    Fri, 05/22/2009 - 09:52

    You can do a tour of the theatre - via the La Scala Museum. This may help http://www.ehow.com/how_4516792_visit-la-scala.html

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    Answer to: Milan - Help Please
    Fri, 05/22/2009 - 09:19

    From memory the ticket is valid for 24 hours and you can get on and off as often as you like.  Do a complete trip to decide where to go to and then 'flit about' .

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    Answer to:  ... coming up with a question was hard. How can
    Thu, 05/21/2009 - 17:19

    On second thoughts - auction it for the fund http://www.planeta.it/ENG/Cerasuolo_ing.pdf

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    Answer to:  ... coming up with a question was hard. How can
    Thu, 05/21/2009 - 17:11

    I wish I did get that!  [hence the asterisks]

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    Answer to:  ... coming up with a question was hard. How can
    Thu, 05/21/2009 - 14:55

    Think "Me**p***m**m" [edit - changed my mind - made it too easy]

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    Answer to: Washing Machines
    Thu, 05/21/2009 - 09:10

    Yes you can - however there are c couple of things to be aware of:-

    1. UK washing machines tend to be quite hungry for electricity - usually close to 3kW.  You need to check what power you have at your Italian place - if its the 'norm' of 3KW it means that you have to be careful what else is switched on at the same times - otherwise your 'main fuse' will cut out.  The one we bought in Italy has a lower power requirement - the only effect really is the the water takes a bit longer to heat up.
    2. If your UK machine is one of the older types that has 'hot and cold fill' requirements - you can fit a simple 'T' adaptor to connect both hot and cold fill hoses to the cold water supply - again, the only effect is a slightly longer water heating cycle 

     Hope this helps

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    Answer to: Alan's Quiz Question - For a tenner
    Wed, 05/20/2009 - 09:49

    Well. - that's my tenner on its way to the appeal.[glad you beat ronnie to it!]

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    Answer to: Markets
    Wed, 05/20/2009 - 08:26

    According to http://www.hotelmarconi.eu/Catalogo-200901_31.pdf [on page 17]Grottammare flea market is every Tuesday morning in the town centre

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    Answer to: Milan - Help Please
    Tue, 05/19/2009 - 14:13

    The open top bus tour is a good way of sorting out what you want to see.Also- the walk on the roof of the Duomo is fantastic

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    Answer to: The New Mini Quiz for the Abruzzo Earthquake Appeal
    Tue, 05/19/2009 - 11:47

    Possibly, but with my extended [male] years - more like 'Stig of the Damp'

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