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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, 06/30/2012 - 11:11

I must ask the british food shop to try getting Parsnips, although I know the fact that their shipping delays could be a problem. I have some friends here that grew some two years ago, but they were very thin and LONnnnnnnG......... Another friend saidthey would bring some out for me (which they did), and brought enough to keep us going for a few years, we had to share them out............. S

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 07:53

alison.g............. I understand what you are saying, but I did not say others should not look at the post, what I said was that I don't like to see advertising such as this, especially when there is a group already called 'Items for sale or free'. I think also with the advertiser in question, they imply that they are just in love with Venice et al, when really I THINK (I am thinking, I'm not suggesting others are thinking!) that the real point is that they offering goods for sale. S  

Answer to: Euro 2012
Sat, 06/30/2012 - 07:25

Rickardo............. We europeans know 'soccer' as 'football' (!)..............and you will not be alone in shouting FORZA ITALIA!!!! I will be with you all the way, The game itself will be very tough as I think Spain are the stronger side (particularly as individuals) and, with the shock of Italy's win over the Germans, the Spanish will be 'well up for it' ( a technical turn of phrase !). FORZA ITALIA !!!   cool S

Fri, 06/29/2012 - 03:49

I'm sorry, but this apparent advertising of a photographers wares is not for me............. If it was JUST photos/snaps produced by your typical traveller, I'd be more appreciative, S

Answer to: WiFi Hotspot
Sat, 06/23/2012 - 11:16

Now then Angie (or is it Robert !)..........no need for sarcasm OR.......you must have been sitting a LONG way away !! From a distance, and if the light is right ( angry )...........maybe............ , a long time ago !! S

Answer to: WiFi Hotspot
Fri, 06/22/2012 - 16:49

Go to 'l'arte del gusto' in Piana di Falerone, on the main SP into Servigliano(near to the fish shop)......he (Fabio) has it there. AND................. have lunch there (not free !) ask for a pasta and behold......very very good ! (well I think so !) Good luck, S

Fri, 06/22/2012 - 14:23

I have on occasion criticised this forum and have been truly shot down by long standing member(s). I have to say there are at times frustrations, but.............. the recent interactions regarding the IMU tax has been VERY interesting and informative (to me at least !) hang on in there guys, it is not that bad !! S

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 10:41

Apparently, itis not 'their' job to collect taxes, it is YOUR job to pay taxes (!!!!!!!!!!!!) Yes, it could be handled a tiny bit better blush, there is a facility on the bank that I'm with (Banca della Marche) whereby you can fill the F24 in online (after you have done the calculations. I have to say, if someone sends me a bill and I feel it is valid I pay it. It is just the ridiculous mess of understanding the calculations and THEN..............adjusting it to accommodate their 'new' calculations which are to be made in September !! It's a good un !! S

Mon, 06/04/2012 - 09:45

Hi alan h, I think the breathalyser comes into force on 1st July in France...............I HEAR that you should carry TWO !!! S