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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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Mon, 07/23/2012 - 09:28

Any idea what the IMU rates are there ? crying S

Sun, 07/22/2012 - 13:30

Good luck S

Wed, 07/11/2012 - 05:10

Hi sebastiano, Do you not have concerns about security, if any old passer-by can access your network ? I know wi-fi passwords can be 'cracked', but I'm not sure I'd just allow anyone to just park outside and 'log-on' ? S

Tue, 07/10/2012 - 08:34

I tried an orto a few years ago................my gawd,........ water water, weed weed, water water, weed weed !...... there were some successes, potatoes, beans, onions, zucchini and tomatoes all grew well, but the effort............blimey! I just have three tomato plants..............easy ! S

Fri, 07/06/2012 - 11:52

'Getby'  http://www.getby.it/ has a mast at Smerillo, you MIGHT be able to see that from Comunanza area ? They used to have a try before you buy option............. Re UK TV.....there are a few people now around the area who are tuned into freesat tv, using a 1 mtr dish ? Good luck ! S

Answer to: UK SKY
Wed, 07/04/2012 - 04:25

Hi Allan, You do indeed have a HUGE dish ! An installer locally here is providing 1.2mtr dishes and (I THINK) pointing to Astra 1N (or it maybe Astra 1S ??), which provides access to BBC etc. Your comment "I think it will be interesting to see if either or both of us continue to be able to receive the BBC when their transmissions are taken off the Astra 1N satellite at the end of this year or beginning of next." ..........I wonder what impact that will have ? Is this a definite ? S

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 13:28

Apology accepted....! In reality what you say is true, I stand by my initial views though ! Hot here innit ?surprise S

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 00:38

It is pretty much a festa a day throughout August in particular. An absolute must not miss is the Montappone hat festival, do not miss it and if you like firework displays, stay till the end.... 27 July 2012 to 29 July 2012 In the Piazza in Servigliano, there will be all kinds of things going on most nights, this link (which is from a local and very good agriturismo - trequerce - well worth a visit just for lunch) has a list of some of the spectacular events around the area.  http://www.trequerce.it/territorio/eventi.cfm S

Sun, 07/01/2012 - 04:44

Welcome to the community........it has certainly provided me with LOTS of invaluable info over the years...... re the tourist tax.........I have to say I have not noticed this, perhaps because we live here it has escaped us ? It does appear to be in the major cities, there is a link here......... http://www.etoa.org/policyareas/tourist-taxes/italy S

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 16:02

Cucciolo, Well done, a great 'clear the air' comment............the content of your link is super, my comments were not meant to directly criticise, I felt just the photos alone would suffice...... Best of luck and enjoy your travels, S