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We tried last week to open an online savings account with ING (Italy) to take advantage of their mighty 2% savings rate guaranteed for a whole twelve months. We started to try and open a joint account and started with Jo's details, but the screen

Wed, 05/05/2010 - 12:19

We're toying with the idea of getting a 125cc scooter (e.g. Vespa).

Sat, 04/24/2010 - 07:55

We have a 'community' of semi feral cats living around us. One of them gave birth to four kittens last year on our doorstep and have pretty much stayed around since.

Fri, 01/29/2010 - 04:55

 Only one to add to the others, which are brilliant.Of course what they don't show were the thousands of Italian families enjoying a warm Sunday afternoons'e peace and quiet by the tranquil Lago ........... until us beasts arrived!!

Mon, 09/28/2009 - 11:32

 Hi has anyone had experience of taking grapes to a cantina? We have quite a good harvest (I think) but don't have all the equipment to press our own wine - nor the skills I hasten to add.

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 13:43

Hi does anyone have experience of a dentist in Le Marche area, preferably English speaking. Someone gave the the name of one near Porto San Giorgio but all I'm getting is an engaged tone - they may be on holiday I suppose.

Fri, 08/28/2009 - 06:03

 Well here we are yet again on a monthly birthday.

Thu, 08/27/2009 - 07:18

Well Bert is still taking liberties. As you see from the photos having got rid of one of our relatives from the sunbed - last night - he decides to lie on it himself. Yes, I know he's back to front.

Mon, 07/27/2009 - 07:43

Not sure that I am in the right section but here you go...Olives - might be a little early but we are worried as there don't seem to be many olives on our trees this year.

Sat, 07/11/2009 - 16:27

Have just been sent a form by ENEL following a request to them to change our supply from Domestico Non Residente to Domestico Residente. The form "appears" to allow you to self-certify your residence or get a copy of your residency from the comune

Mon, 06/29/2009 - 09:20

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Sat, 03/12/2011 - 16:51

Great result. Shame about Ireland though.

Wed, 03/09/2011 - 08:03

We like Nuovo Cinema Paradiso a lot

Sat, 01/29/2011 - 10:35

Well done Penny!

Sun, 01/23/2011 - 07:13

We too have a sheep dog - one of those big white Italian jobs - and we go to Lago San Ruffino quite a bit. Like Penny we rarely meet any other dogs, or people come to that. It's lovely around there and of course there is the river for the dog to swim in and retrieve sticks. Who or what has attacked your dog?

Wed, 01/05/2011 - 07:27

The drums also make good "braziers" to use on the chillier Summer/Autumn nights when you are still desperate to sit outside!!

Sat, 01/01/2011 - 08:47

and to you Gala and all forum readers and contributors

Fri, 12/24/2010 - 05:14

Happy Christmas and New Year to all.

Sat, 11/20/2010 - 06:05

If, at  the time of your re-registration in Italy of your UK(?) registered vehicle, the authorities check to see if your MOT is still valid - from your MOT certificate. If it is, you will not need to have a revisione (MOT) done by the Italian authorities until the current MOT expires. If, however, the MOT is out of date at the time of re-registration, you will have to have a  revisione done before they will give you the Italian registration - it is normally done at the same time. This is my understanding

Tue, 10/19/2010 - 07:40

We have used MoneyCorp Online. It's terribly easy and allows you to book rates for forward transfers. You can check rates pretty much anytime. They charge a flat fee of £10.00 per movement.

Mon, 09/27/2010 - 11:29

The 'pups' are two years old today! And still giving lots of joy... here is one of Jess and Bertie who are spending it together today... Happy Birthday to all the other brothers and sisters!