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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 14:57

An exciting Art Festival is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca during the Summer months of 2013.

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:43

I said that I would not answer further mails on the previous thread and I normally keep my word,; however, certain posts are prompting me to open this new thread in order to clarify false allegations raised.A member said : "It's not like I made wi

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 16:25

Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio is the new Pope and will be known as Francis I? The first Jesuit to become a Pope, he is very much loved in Argentina, where many consider him a saint.

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 19:40

Beppe Grillo? Berlusconi? Bersani? Monti? (In strict alphabetical order) Who will win? Any bets?

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:12

For those living in the area, the Comune di Bagni di Lucca has issued an invitation to join drama courses and a theatre group.Their aim is to stage Hamlet or "Amleto" in Italian.For details, go to

Wed, 02/06/2013 - 07:24

Wising everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2013.

Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:38

Fiat is coming back to the USA market with a bang! They are aggressively advertising their 2012 model of the Cinquecento and offering it on lease with prices starting at 200 USD monthly and no entry payment.

Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:26

I've just read in "Il Tirreno" (Lucca edition) that there is a large marketing and promotional campaign to visit these Tuscan provinces and combining the efforts of both provincial governments, the STA an Ryanair, who is offering heavily discounte

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 03:42

Buona Pasqua a tutti!

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 04:23

Comments posted

Sun, 05/24/2009 - 16:41

 It took us a couple of years to find the right home for us. We were about to give up and suddenly.... it was there. Worth all the waiting for. Good luck!

Sun, 05/24/2009 - 08:25

 If you are "importing" your pets into Italy from another EU country under the "Pet Travel Scheme" they will come with their microchip so the vet and the comune will enter those details.

Sun, 05/24/2009 - 08:18

Have a look in www.casa.itSimply enter ASCOLI PICENO and your bracket price.Warning! It is all in Italian, but it may give you some ideas. 

Sun, 05/24/2009 - 08:12

 Cages are not needed unless you are using some form of public transport, but you will need a dog guard. I can confirm that it is OK to transport them on the ferry. They do need their "passports", call DEFRA or look at their website.

Answer to: confused
Sun, 05/24/2009 - 08:08

Jacquie, go to your profile, then My Account, then Edit (on your left), then Picture, delete the green bloke and upload your new avatar.  

Answer to: Washing Machines
Sun, 05/24/2009 - 05:24

 We started with washing machines and ended up with various other small appliances and gadgets. Regarding the potato masher (ricer) I agree, it makes an excellent puree, but I find it a bit heavy. I always use the small hand-held potato masher, the one that has a flat base with many holes in it, and I get very good results.  

Answer to: Kitchen Units
Sun, 05/24/2009 - 05:09

I had white Carrara marble worktops made to measure and with grooves so that water will go straight to the sink. This was the most expensive item in the kitchen, but it is an easy to clean surface and it does not require as much maintenance as Travertino - which is also porous - or granite. The cabinetmaker had to make special reinforcements to hold the weight of the slabs, but he did it very well. Don't try to fit one of those slabs on top of one of those kitchen kits. They do need a special structure as they are very heavy.I do not have a single tile in the kitchen.  

Sun, 05/24/2009 - 04:55

 Moxie, it is quite possible that they will also have a CD to raise more funds. Please let us know if you hear anything.

Answer to: Medical
Sat, 05/23/2009 - 15:44

 Hi Sprostoni, I found this old thread from 2006 which may give you a better picture. I do not think that there has been too many changes in the Italian system since then:http://www.italymag.co.uk/forums/general-chat-about-italy/5553-italian-v...

Sat, 05/23/2009 - 11:00

 Citrus trees are prone to to white wax scale when the warmer weather sets in. There are special sprays for that. Does it look like this? white-wax-scale.jpg As for the sun, the Australian conditions are extremely hard. I lived there. Lemon trees like sunny positions and I do not think that you would have a situation similar to the Australian one in Le Marche. I have not seen a special oil for Citrus trees sold in Italy. P.S. I could not insert the photo, but have a look through Google and you would find several photos of the damage caused by white scale.