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I access BBC iPlayer through My Private Network and it works absolutely perfectly. Some time ago (I think maybe 12/18 months or so ?), some kind soul explained on this forum how to extend the viewing time by renaming the downloaded file. Can anyon

Mon, 05/30/2011 - 01:35

Sadly, it looks like some people will again be struggling to get here and/or go back for the bank holiday weekend coming up next week, hopefully a lot of rescheduling can be undertaken? As a point of interest, the following website shows the lack

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 08:15

I don't know if it is me (or my computer !) but .....................every now and then, it is like this forum goes to sleep. I was only thinking the other week how fantastically useful the forum is for getting and donating information, research,

Sun, 05/08/2011 - 06:06

Sorry..............does anybody know an Indian Restaurant in Macerata area ?S

Wed, 05/04/2011 - 15:18

For those who can't get to see the wedding on Friday, this link might help........... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug S

Wed, 04/27/2011 - 03:55

Prior to buying our little bit of Italy, I insisted on having a certificate of habitation fully signed and sealed. Does this have to be renewed at any point or is it only if I sell sometime in the future? S

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 14:25

I don't dislike the lizards that bask in the sun and race around (and seem to bite each others tails?) the garden and rockery that we have.................but, this year we seem to have LOADS more than previ

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 14:22

Does anyone know the tree here in Italy called ............(I think!)...............'amoro'............OR 'umbrello'? We have one tree that sprouts like a 'good-un', there are others around here in Le Marche, but every year they are SEV

Mon, 04/18/2011 - 08:55

Apologies for the nature of this subject ! Having a great time here in Le Marche, but one thing that has me stumped is what I can only imagine is some sort of 'poop' (for want of a better word). VERY regularly(maybe weekly), we can be sitting on t

Wed, 04/06/2011 - 07:43

Can anybody confirm that as of January 1st 2011, it will be actually illegal for shops to provide plastic bags for you to carry your shopping home? Thanks in advance, S

Tue, 12/07/2010 - 12:47

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Sat, 10/13/2012 - 10:46

My word,................well outside of my hemisphere (probably stratosphere !) Enjoy yourselves ! S laugh

Answer to: UK Food Delivery
Sat, 10/13/2012 - 10:38

I'm not sure if you have visited Enoteca La Grotta in Penna, well worth it when he is open, he (Leonardo )gets all of his cheese(s) there. S

Sat, 10/13/2012 - 10:16

I think (THINK cos I do not KNOW), it is the tax deductable costs/insurances/interest/allowances where you would fall down on......... I'm sure the experts will advise ! S

Answer to: Italian tax
Sat, 10/13/2012 - 09:11

Unfortunately, the 'interpretation' of pretty much everything in Italy is here on this mag...................take it all as advice and check things out for yourself................there is SO MUCH help here, but it is often down to Interpretation !! S

Answer to: UK Food Delivery
Wed, 10/10/2012 - 14:26

sebastiano................I agree with regards to the response (or lack of it)...........I think it would be common courtesy to show appreciation.......... Having said that................I'm sorry if I have not shown my own appreciation over the years! S devil

Wed, 10/10/2012 - 14:22

 DO'NT PANIC............piano piano.......... Whatever they hit us with, we'll get around it.................(gulp!!) S

Wed, 10/10/2012 - 09:15

I have to say, although I don't know alan h at all, he has consistently recommended superb and detailed locations to stop off at. He should be followed ! Whilst not for your route at the mo, we REALLY enjoyed Bolzano (if you decide to detour a long way around !!) S

Answer to: Italian tax
Wed, 10/10/2012 - 04:42

Ugo, Agreed, sadly, as much as I am prepared to try, I will never understand the Italian language as well as the English language. The simple online translations that are available are a great help to me, especially as I can tweak the proposed translation to suit my own understanding. In cases of dealing with anything serious, I would always look for a more experienced translator. S

Answer to: Italian tax
Tue, 10/09/2012 - 13:55

Translation is not BAD............interpretation is the major variable, common sense is the best policy ? S

Answer to: Italian tax
Tue, 10/09/2012 - 06:27

A google translation...... (My Italian is poor but the translation seems reasonable Ugo ? S Constitute a service of bed and breakfast "Bed And Breakfast" the family business carried on in an intermittent way and without character of entrepreneurship within the home. The breakfast service must be secured using local products packaged without manipulation. Please note> NOT BUSINESS = no business, no vat! RENT the landlord can not lease rooms, houses or apartments for less than seven days, except when they are employed in the field of cinema and entertainment