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Does anyone know how Italy is for asthma.  Having only been couple of weeks at a time just wondering for people there long term how they find it compared to UK.  Also how they cope for treatment.  Thanks 

Fri, 07/04/2014 - 05:15

I have just read the youth unemployement figures - very worrying!  40.5% in Italy (20.7% in UK)  which will only lead to more youngsters leaving the country to find work.  Ireland lost 400,000 15-24 year olds in last 3 years. 

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 05:49

Did anyone see the programme on BBC4 last night - Good Italy Bad Italy - very interesting if not depressing.

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 06:53

I remeber a few weeks back someone said they couldn't have an electric kettle on at the same time as water heater. Is this something that only happens in rural areas or is it everywhere?

Sun, 10/14/2012 - 11:19

I am appealing for help please. My great nephew 8 year old Jude is now really disabled with Muscular Dystrophy. He is a really happy little boy but due to his deterioration finding things to keep him busy is becoming more difficult.

Wed, 11/09/2011 - 14:55

I just booked 2 seats Bournemouth to Pisa return for £28 all in. I just love Mr O'Leary. x

Mon, 08/15/2011 - 18:57

Thought it might be interesting to know why people chose the area they now live in. Whether its because you have family there, just like the area etc.

Sun, 05/22/2011 - 17:14

We havent visited Rome yet so have decided that's where our next visit will take us!

Sun, 08/01/2010 - 11:13

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Mon, 04/05/2010 - 18:25

There are a few members here from Le Marche - I see they haven't offered to model for you yet - maybe they're a bit shy!!

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 18:23

My night for reading all the jokes!  Thanks Capo.

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 18:16

We have just been having a laugh at your jokes Andy.  I don't know how people think them up!  Well done.  x

Fri, 04/02/2010 - 18:55

Buona Pasqua to you too Mrs D.    Never be afraid!!   There are to****s everywhere - even on here!! What do you reckon should be in the classifieds - bromide or viagra ???? Have a good weekend everyone. 

Answer to: House Prices
Tue, 03/16/2010 - 18:36

    Are the prices of properties that are habitable?  Houses I have seen on the Versilia coast appear to be hovels unless you pay E600,000 +   I am amazed at prices  and don't know how the Italians afford properties (obviously some have them from parents but if there is more than one child that won't work!) 

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 09:50

  Thank you Tartuffa - I may give it a go.

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 09:12

H How fluent would you need to be in Italian? I had been thinking about this (in England) as we have a lot of immigrants but cannot speak Polish etc.

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 05:43

  Are you having private lessons or in a group?  I did an 'academic' year (more like 8 months!) at Lymington community centre with no previous knowledge and some of the class were repeating the year!  Straight away you are behind and most of the others were people with quite a lot 'previous' knowledge.  Others struggled and gave up part way through but I thought 'I've paid a lot of money - I will not give in!! Classes are expensive but you will get to a stage in another few weeks where you will be able to go and order a meal, book a hotel etc. I bought a cd from Waterstones Castle Point, they have a good selection, and while working I would put it on and talk to myself (nothing new there then!) Try to enjoy what you are learning and practise it to OH and it will all slot in place before you know it. Good luck.

Answer to: Mystery Object
Mon, 03/01/2010 - 17:57

  Thanks for giving us a bit of fun Pilchard.  Life shouldn't be too serious!  BTW I'm certainly not Less than 'joyful' nod nod wink wink!!!!  If some want to think we are numpties then let it be......... 

Answer to: Grumpy Old Men
Mon, 03/01/2010 - 17:49

  I've noticed there are a few  grumpies who visit the forum but do they actually live in Italy or are they grumpy because they don't?  There's a hell of a lot live here on the south coast too!!!!! My gripe as an English personage is not getting enough vegetables with dinner.