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
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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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Thanks Gala. He is a lot of fun. Keeps a smile on our faces ........... most times!
Hi Maralyn, glad you enjoyed ot. Didn't mean to confuse, but Bert is a big part of the family now. The rellies love him!
Fully endorse Pennys comments about Cittadella, we stayed here a few years ago before we'd bought anywhere. We arrived hot and scratchy after a long drive and were treated to three days of pure bliss. It was such a relaxing place to stay and Silvio was a perfect host. The view as Penny says is phenomenal. The food was fantastic and would certainly recommend it as a place to stay for friends and family as well as somewhere to eat.
Forgot to mention about paint, we use the paint place just outside Falerone on the rod to Fermo, not sure if its name but its a small place next door to a car mechanics place on the right going towards Fermo (only a few minutes out of Falerone). They are very helpful there and will mix and advise about colours but they don't do small - the least we could buy was 2.5 litres - 17.50 euros for bathroom paint, it costs a euro per deep shade you want to go if mixing. We used to go to the one at Grozzalina - big colourful place but it seems to have moved away from paints...Happy hunting...Jo
Hi John, the Brico at Tolentino is opposite the Simply Iper market and Lidl. Take the turning for Tolention off the dual carriageway and at the roundabout take first right (so you are almost going back on yourself. Follow the road for a couple of miles and the Brico is on the right - though you will see the Supermarkets first.There is also a couple of Bricos at Civitanove Marche again on the same complex as Iper (just beyond the toll booths for the motorway). All the Brico's close during lunchtime - though times vary - it depend what you want we've got a few bits and pieces from there but if you want tiles and stuff you have to go to an Edil... It takes more time to get Fai de Te here - the Italians aren't really into do it yourself! Good luckJo
Just because people aren't contributing something (whatever that may be) through this forum doesn't mean that they are'nt. Maybe they just don't want to shout about it. Giving is a personal thing and assumptions about who does and who doesn't based on the information here is not very fair.Jo
Hi, does anyone know how easy it is to change bank accounts. Ours was set up (Bank of Ancona) when we purchased our house but the costs are pretty horrific per year. I just wondered how easy it was to transfer our exisitng DD's etc. In the UK I know the banks usually do it all, but not sure here. The BCC Picena certainly sounds much more palatable and we miss not having online access(we would have to pay even more money! Having said all that we have not had any problem, it just seems like a lot of dosh to pay...ThanksJo
Hi Hazy, Try Clements International - www.clements.com. Pretty good rates. SimonandJo
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Thanks chaps. I know the place you mean but I would have taken it to be more in the line of the petrol driven machines, but may have to give them a go.Hope all well.