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Morning - the above is the name of a local paper.  We can only make it out as "The remainder of the pug" - any ideas?? Or is that some old Italian proverb - in which case, what does it mean???

Mon, 11/29/2010 - 06:23

Following on from discussions about researching family history and in particular Italy in WW2, I had a tiny part in this story, in that through internet research I introduced John to a local group studying their local partisans.  They got in touch

Thu, 11/04/2010 - 06:17

OK I've slightly oversold it in teh title - but this is better than a lot of Italian websites.  Check out your own spot in the new Fermo Province. http://www.provinciadigitale.it

Wed, 05/26/2010 - 15:06

Morning.  I'm working on a translation of an Italian newspaper article about Italians assisting escaped PoWs.  Can anyone help with this sentence? "Durante i mesi passati a lavorare alla Sforzesca i ragazzi conoscono anche un altro fitta volo che

Tue, 05/04/2010 - 04:34

So what should the Pope do on his visit to the UK??? http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/25/pope-benedict-condom-gaffe

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 13:25

You're right Badger I can post no problem using Firefox  

Sun, 03/28/2010 - 18:07
Sat, 03/20/2010 - 05:40

Don't know how scaremonger-y this is - but if you access the internet like this:   http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/feb/21/broadband-dongl

Sun, 02/21/2010 - 12:10

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Fri, 01/29/2010 - 13:44

Apparently there is a small herd on Monte Bove, the start of a reintroduction programme for the "camoscio appennino" You can join a Facebook group dedicated to them. They're ever so pretty - and a wonderful for getting smears off your windscreen.......

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 09:23

Like others, I don't seem to be able to start a new thread except by replying to an empty post.In fact I couldn't even do this until I switched to "plain text editor"Anyway, I heard this on Woman's Hour yesterdayhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/02/2010_04_tue.shtmlA restaurant in the Big Apple has opened serving food, not only like Nonna made it, but cooked by real-life Nonne!!Noo Yoik Italian/American grandmothers and their food. Worth listening to just for the accents!

Sat, 01/09/2010 - 20:12

 I've found it difficult to get young trees and shrubs - ie. whips in Italy.  The Vivai only seem to sell quite large plants.  Have you tried the Corpo Forestale?  They will deliver young native trees and shrubs= but they have a system by which you have to have pout in your order by a certain time of the year (Autmn, basically). I've put in my order and am awaiting the results with interest! There's a CF in Amandola, if you are in S Marche.  And the road inland from Pedaso to comunanza is lined with Vivai

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Thu, 01/07/2010 - 10:41

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Wed, 01/06/2010 - 09:27

 Hey - I want to do this too now!!! Especially if there's a retail opportunity at the camping shop thrown in

Tue, 01/05/2010 - 10:30

 Depending where you are, Joanna, Rome Ciampino to Bristol by Easyjet is not bad.  And the staff are smilier than Ryanair!

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 08:28

 Russ - we were swimming in our unheated pool mid-May last year, without any sign of mal di stomaca!! I've also heard there are rules in some places about colour (of liner, cement etc) , in order to try and prevent the stand-out turqoise takeover that is too many pools in a small area. And I think you need a geological survey before planning permission.  

Sun, 01/03/2010 - 13:48

Hi David I used to think that a pool made a difference to rentals - but I've decided now that you first have to decide  who you are renting to.  Many people seem happy to rent without a pool.   So research your market first - and do a cost/benefit analysis.  It will take a long time to recoup the cost of the pool in the possible higher rentals. That said, I wouldn't be without our pool - but it's a lot of hassle for those few summer months. Do you have someone who can: - open it in the summer and deal with any nasties that have crept in over winter? - ensure that the pool cover remzins in place throughout the winter storms? - keep it chlorinated and cleaned etc whilst it is open (a twice-weekly job) - close it down and "winterise" it at the end of the season - deal with the problem of wild animals getting in and ripping the liner Don't want to put you off, but even after the cost of building - the ongoing costs/hassle need to be set against the glorious though fleeting ability to float about on the pool with glass of wine in hand - which of course risks maximum sunburn! Others will be able to give you an idea of cost - but the cheapest is probably going to set you back 15k or so. Though overground pools are a lot cheaper and do the same job (that is - the floating around bit.  Not so good for diving or olympic swimming trials)    

Thu, 12/31/2009 - 15:36

I'll add that to my list for next visit in Feb.  Though will have to look around the Castle first since I can't make lunch as both my flights are Sundays.

Wed, 12/30/2009 - 21:09

Let's leave this thread alone if and until Tess comes back.  Nobody likes their good intentions to be taken advantage of.