Perfect weather for a trip out today,after yesterdays storms, so we went to Caldarola to see the Caravaggios and others at Le Stanze del Cardinale in the main square ( ends 12th Nov) and then on up to Castello Pallotta an ancient fortified castle
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This is probably a question for Gala. My friend has started her road trip of Italy, to finally arrive in Marche in 8weeks time, and will be using internet cafes to keep in touch . She arrives in Lucca tomorrow, will she find one there?.
Sat, 09/12/2009 - 04:41
We have friends who are house hunting here and have come across an interesting site of a company called Country Sunsets who are based in Termoli, has anyone come across them or had any experience of dealing with them?.thanksA
Mon, 09/07/2009 - 04:20
Writing again in praise of the healthcare I have received in Marche.
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 03:15
Yet another incentive from those great people at Osteria del Lago at San Ruffino.They have opened a small English library, novels non fiction and some reference books.The idea is that the novels can be swapped or that you can add to their numbers
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 08:49
I feel this might be a question that comes under Caroles expertise, but just assuming I am a pensioner soon, what would be the advantages , disadavantages of having it paid here or in the UK?. I am being given the option, interesting that the post
Mon, 08/03/2009 - 15:13
I am having a problem getting the right perscription for glasses here in Marche and wonder if anyone has any experience or advice to give.The route as usual is via the GP and then on to see the specialist at the hospital and then the optician to m
Thu, 07/30/2009 - 06:25
The weather seems set fine for our fundraising BBQ on the 15th of July, this is our fourth attempt and thanks to all who have born with us and the weather!.The event is hosted by our friends Sarah and Mark at their home Villa Conti, between Amando
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 09:05
One of the main topics at the G8 summit held in L'Aquila this week will be the environment and climate change and a drive to reduce carbon emissions. Mr B might be well advised to look closer to home on this subject.
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 04:03
The weather forecast for Sunday the 21st the day of our much planned BBQ, is looking iffy, we will be reviewing the forecast tomorrow at 6pm and will then make a decision as to whether we cancel it until the following Sunday the 28th June.So finge
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:34
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Lots of previous stuff on the S1 see previous posts by Penny and myself. Talk to the people at Newcastle very helpful, you can add yourself to your husbands S1 if you are not yet receiving a UK pension yourself and are his dependant. In fact for me they sent a new form with all this information typed in.To avoid confusion you do need to talk to the people at Newcastle.
Walnuts long gone at this time of year...but then I have no idea what it is either!, could add you to Marche Gardener Penny on FB.
Finding fault with Silvio is pretty easy!.....he is an embarrassment to most Italians, especially the younger ones and his behaviour is totally inappropriate. However as Al says, who will take over?.
You did well with your trees!...we will be lucky to get a few boxes full from ours this year and we have 75!. Yield seems very localised, so this year we will be joining with friends to get a few litres each. In another previous bad year the presses were willing to take small amounts so you could always ask. The less automated, traditional cold presses are the ones to try. A rough guide, and this is dependant on the type of olive and when you pick, we usually pick 2nd week in Nov, is 7kilos of olives = 1litre of oil. Best yield for us was 120 litres which cost about 80e.
Just dug our last bill out from Enel for August and September, when we were home all the time and the apartment was fully booked, 84.40 e. So it is possible to run on 3.3kw...and try to be green at the same time. We have gas condensing boilers no dish-washer, and no pool, but cannot say that we feel deprived or frugal, just needed some thought at the begining. We do use a micro-wave and an electric toaster, its just a different mindset to get into.
Thats interesting Fillide, didnt know that. We manage on the 3.3 kw supply for our 3 bed house and our apartment. We dont have many electric guzzling appliances, and have gas ovens and hobs, hob kettles, and no dishwasher. It is possible on a small scale to achieve this. I guess you could say that we use more gas but in the summer that is of no account. The winter is different and gas is a huge expense to factor in, even with a stufa in the house.
Fantastic information Sabrina, really helpful. Re the refund due on the account, ours was returned to us via a nil bill for electricity over a period of a few months.
I stand corrected Esme sweet of you to point out my mistake...getting mixed up with Misha my black and white cat, Fresian cow looking call him Mukka, but thats Ok my Italian neighbours totally understand.The pot was from Coal... thats a local Italian supermarket.
For coffee Robert uses the Gaggia, but I have found a stainless steel Mocha pot which does the job just as well, for my favourite coffee, and avoids the aluminium ones...one less health hazard. Sorry Gala the saucepans are German,Meyer and not actually doing that well. Will take note. For frying pans for us and the apartment Lidl italia have an English import which is actually very good for our budget.
basta!