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I don't know the Montecarlo area too well; however, I think that you would get more choices n Lucca. Also, keep in mind that in that case there will be traveling involved, even if it is a short distance. Do you know anyone living in Montecarlo itself? I don't think that you would find many locals through this forum...

Could the photographer or the wedding venue help? These services are generally coordinated by wedding planners, but they could help, particularly if they are locals. 

Marconi, you need to call and talk to your bank manager as it is obvious that the problem starts with them. Italian banks are reluctant to answer emails unless you are well known by the bank. Next time you are in Italy, try to have a talk to a consultant, explain the fact that you have problems when you are overseas and try to get a contact name and email address that you can use, should the need arise.mwe try to keep an excellent relationship with our bank (know their names, bring little presents and send postcards) and I can assure you that they are extremely helpful and it does make a difference. Meanwhile, insist on talking to someone at the bank, as they are the ones who have the solution to your problem. Good luck! 

Hi Paul, there is a place at Borgo a Mozzano http://www.paginegialle.it/borgo-a-mozzano-lu/gpl/guidi-rivendita-gas-kerosene and another one at Fornoli, but I cannot remember the name. We changed to town gas as soon as we could. Gas bottles are very expensive and they do not last long. At the moment, there is a special offer from the gas company to have it connected at a fraction of the price we paid seven years ago. As for radiators, major hardware and DIY shops have them. 

This may be of help http://www.rome.info/transportation/i would say that calling a taxi will be the safest option.

I totally agree with the above advice. What you intend to do is extremely risky and Italy is full of half completed ruins/restoration projects which have not been completed. Restoring or rebuilding in Italy is not cheap and forget about the DIY projects. You will need to employ licensed contractors. The cost of connecting electricity and water can be very expensive depending on location, etc.  Look for a place which is habitable and will only need cosmetic work. In today's market you will be able to find plenty of reasonably priced homes. Study carefully the offers. You will soon find which are fairly priced and you may even be able to make a counteroffer. It is a buyer's market. That's the best advice I can give you. Good luck!

Dial +39 33 44 191 according to this http://www.impresasemplice.it/trova-risolvi/estero-chiama-191

Jeanne, I would way that a personal letter with a few photographs of your side of the family - particularly the one of your cousin who resembles Antonio Caggiano - and a few stories about your grandfather and his terraced garden may get you a response. Many people do not like to answer emails from unknown people. You have nothing to loose.... Good luck!

Wow! This is Ancient History! I had almost forgotten this thread.....

I had a look at a possible connection between the Nanetti surname and Hermosillo in Mexico and I have found a certain Carlos Nanetti, born in Hermosillo in 1854, who was a prominent person there and a member of the Sonora Parliament. There are quite a few members of this family in the area and it may have happened that your ancestor emigrated to Hermosillo because of these family links. If you do a Google search using the words "Carlos Nanetti Hermosillo" you will find quite a few links, most of them in Spanish.