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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I hope they are going cheep.A
No Jinty I havent got them yet!, but a prize for the first one liner Christmas joke!, perhaps I should start a joke thread as well?. And after naming my chickens after ancient aunties how could I eat them........A
Tradition versus convenience and productivity?. I am used to a half hour lunch break , a quick sandwich and a fag and then back to work. Cannot cope with large amounts of food at that time of day, makes me go to sleep. But from a working in Italy view, our GP says he doesnt even eat lunch, makes him sluggish, and a friend who has a 40min drive to work and works in a govt dept says the 1.5hrs she gets is too short to return home, but not long enough in the summer to go to the beach!, it also extends the working day and she is home just in time to have supper and go to bed, ready for an early start in the morning.Just my view would be that condensing the working day is a good idea, at least then there is time to go home and enjoy the evening.A
David, our friend, where have you been! anyway welcome back, wasnt me re earhquake, but eveyone involved, I was just the fat controller...remember?Ax
Hi Lisa, glad to see you are getting some good results. For me if I wanted to move again I would be looking at village houses, or houses on the edge of villages which have great views, having seen a few they do seem to be a market that has a lot to offer, reasonable price, not isolated, and many also provide some land or a least a garden, and give you the oppotunity to get to know your neighbours and be part of the community, though as Tony is fluent you have big asset already! I know you are very familiar with South Marche, so hope the search continues to go wellAngie
Didnt know it was a "No Smoking" site!, re Nutella and fags just a joke amongst us more frequent posters, or a joke between friends, Anne will be interested to hear she has changed sex though in the course of this thread!.And I seem to be joining John in going off thread, my apologies.....I think when we joined from the other site we all had to get used to the new format, and now that Ronald is to make navigation more accessable, it will encourage new posters.Gromit also posted a thread on navigation which was helpful, and members are willing to help should one need direction, so I really dont see the problem?A
Thanks Al, have read up on it and it looks like it might work, I wonder if anyone has used it here?, and whats the Italian name for self binding gravel?Much appreciated.A
Thanks all for the suggestions, I wonder re the gravel and if it would work, we already have a gravel drive and its very crunchy, not sure if a gravel terrace would be too much, as always looking for the most economic solution that is also attractive is difficult, and if I knew how to load pictures I would do so, dont think I am allowed to direct you to our website so you can see what I mean but if anyone wants to pm me, will pass it on.A
Thank you Ronald I much more comfortable with this community and prefer it to the old format with the old problems. I feel much more relaxed here in the company of people who are helpful, and polite, and supportive,and there is still room for humour and debate.A
Oh so you are buying your own now!!!!!A