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We had a our gas bombola filled recently (700 litres) and was surprised that we did not get our normal 'riduzione'.

Mon, 11/22/2010 - 04:50

Does anybody know 1. Can I use a BT Home Hub V2.0 as a router etc here in Italy ? and if so, 2. How do I do it (!!) S

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 13:33

We need to go to Fermo in the next week or so...........Anybody have ideas on a decent lunch spot in the centre (ish)? grazie, S

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 01:05

I know I know!!!!!

Tue, 11/09/2010 - 13:30

What is the current price of bombola gas ? Anybody bought some recently ? S

Sat, 10/23/2010 - 13:25

My word............somethings take the biscuit, in todays daily mail there is an article about some Italians squatting in a hotel in the UK!.............this takes the whole packet of biscuits !!! S

Thu, 10/21/2010 - 04:36

Is anybody getting English commentary via Sky Italia on the premiership games ?  Hardly any this season!! S

Sun, 10/17/2010 - 10:07

Yesterday, lounging in our rural setting near Penna San Giovanni, I noticed a cat down near some trees. Firstly I was surprised at the size of it, then I noticed that it didn't seem to have a tail, it had sticky up (pointed) ears and had

Sun, 10/10/2010 - 04:10

Am I right that CGT on the sale of a property is only payable if the property is sold within 5 years of  purchase AND another property isn't being bought? Also, the CGT amount is 40% of the profit made only? S

Sat, 09/04/2010 - 04:12

This is a MUST see (VERY late but stay up!)I think (!) at 2am on Thursday night (12th) into Friday(13th - oo-err!) is the best time to see this FREE annual event in the night sky. Make sure your friends/guests etc stay up!

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 12:30

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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