maybe this is it?http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/24/enrico-letta-italy-prime-min...an end to the Political Deadlock in It
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I have just received this from EuroTunnel re Breathalysers ; '' The enforcement of the law and the implementation of a fine for non-compliance have been postponed until further notice.
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 15:18
So the first Pope to stand down; blames it on poor health (in mind and body) .... so nothing to do with the financial scandal about to hit then?
Mon, 02/11/2013 - 08:53
Especially for all those who would rather have a dig at each other, or feign disdain for people they don't know from Adam.Please feel free to continue the petty squabbles here; I've even given you a special place to fling shite at each other so yo
Thu, 12/06/2012 - 09:44
A very interesting and amusing article.http://www.theflorentine.net/articles/article-view.asp?issuetocId=8070&b.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 10:14
A friend of ours has had a new Pellet stufa central heating system installed.
Fri, 11/23/2012 - 06:36
A very interesting but disturbing article, how many other Italian cities could follow, we all know it's bad here.
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 12:30
I think I need to get this off my chest, as it bugs me no end on this Forum/Community site.Now we all agree that this site exists for primarily the English speaking Ex-Pat community right; and by English speaking I mean just that not differing to
Thu, 06/21/2012 - 14:16
Has anyone had experience of using Eutelia, Satellite broadband and telephone, have tried a search but no results. Getting fed up with Telecom Italia service and ADSL strength so looking at alternative that wont break the Bank. Ta in advance.
Sun, 06/10/2012 - 05:57
Was awoken at just gone 4.00 am with bed violently shaking and wardrobe doors banging. Apparently epicentre in Emilia Romana about 8 point something just over the Mountains from us not sure of how much damage elsewhere.
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 04:47
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As Allan says Pellet stoves can be noisy so look at them in action beforehand. We (and our neighbours) have a Pallazzetti Pellet stove (two different sizes) and find them one of the best makes for reliability and noise. A friend of ours chose a cheaper option (can't remember the name) and after about a month the noise from the fan became very intrusive. Very little ash is generated so cleaning only takes a 5-10 minutes in the morning. You also need to get them serviced/deep cleaned at intervals as they have an internal clock/timer that starts reminding you of service intervals and if you exceed that amount of usage it will refuse to start until it has been reset.
Like Fillide we have TI/Alice ADSL and for the past 3 years we have had no complaints over bandwidth and service. But bare in mind your Bandwidth depends on how far you are away from the exchange so if they say 7meg then if you're 10k or so away from the exchange expect it to be around 1 meg when it reaches you. Also we have the Free Europe calls for €10/month, but don't make calls last longer than 60mins, hang up and redial, or you will get charges heavily for the period over 60mins. This last bit probably only applies to the female section as us men rarely stay on the phone for any longer than is necessary. LOL..
Get a Wood Burner...ours uses approx 1 large load over the winter (€150) and heats two floors of our house. We also have a small pellet burner which take 1 bag every other day (€4.70 a bag) which we use to heat the bottom two floors when not cooking in the kitchen. But make sure your house is insulated and draughty doors sealed. Be smug and use sustainable energy...
I hope Alan, if you are miles from Police I hope you are close to a Hospital, spreading 'Night Soil' on the land has been a risky pastime for centuries, and with our modern 'Cleanliness' and anti biotics we are now more susceptible to the effects of Pathogens than ever, as lotan says. Eaters Beware, I would not fancy any of your tomatoes....
Gala it is not entirely correct what you said about Lucca; they have forbidden any NEW none Italian restaurants/takeaways being opened within the City Walls. There is still a kebab shop, Chinese and Lebanese restaurant to my knowledge and I think one or two other 'non Italian' restaurants within the Walls.
NO Fillide, it's called Diversity and forum discussion. I wasn't aware that a thread had to be followed to the letter.....sarcasm, now that is sooooo ex-pat.
'As regards to food,in Central Italy there is very little choice and all virtually the same taste whether you go to a cheap or expensive restaurant' I beg to differ Badger old mate, but if you are referring to all central regions as the same then you need to eat out more. Around us in Tuscany we have fabulous Italian restaurants with a mouthwatering selection of home made dishes and Pasta to die for. We also have within an hours drive Japanese, Thai, Indian, Chinese oh and a MacDonalds. Italian regional cooking especially out of the Cities is beyond compare in our book, and my wife is from Napoli and she is a harsh critic.
Have often seen it in Bars and supermarkets but never tried it, always wondered what it was, thought maybe it was one of those awful herb/liquor combinations that tasted like cough medicine....shall be my first request tonight..
Dear Dear...quote 'Yes I am British and of course I shouldn't use the same brush for all Brits there are I am sure plenty who can meet my expectations.' Lotan, I have come across some pompous and opinionated buffoons in my time, but you are in line for taking the Garibaldi.....
Actually Ram that was meant to be figuratively speaking (as the Agent is advertising the property for Sale). I know only too well that Italians will 'demand' a price which has absolutely no basis on market value at all, merely based on the fact that that is the figure they want for the property and that's an end to it; and no amount of reasoning will change that, especially if the property has been inherited.