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A British artist, Angela Sidey, who has been a part-time resident in Lunigiana for 15 years, is having a showing of some of her water colors at an open house at her home here in Varano on Sunday, 6 September, from 10AM to noon and 3PM to 7 PM.Ther

Thu, 09/03/2009 - 06:54

We have friends visiting this week who want to go to Cinque Terre. We thought taking the train from Aulla via La Spezia to Cinque Terre would be the most expeditious. Any suggestions, tips, etc.Thanks,Fred

Mon, 06/01/2009 - 05:18

A few weeks ago there was a short discussion about golf in the Lunigiana area and someone mentioned a course in Lerici. We have looked for this course two times with no success. Anyone know where it is with some exactitude??ThanksFred

Sun, 05/31/2009 - 11:59

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Fri, 10/01/2010 - 06:13

Thanks all for your responses. We are aware of anaphalactic shock, etc. Have not seen horseflys around the grapes before. She has not had any other adverse reaction other than itching and headache so we are still in the dark. Will look a bit more carefully into the leaves before picking in the future. BTW, the grapes this year are not too great in our (Lunigiana) area. Thanks again, Fred

Answer to: Wayward Mail
Thu, 09/30/2010 - 04:33

Thanks all for your input. (sorry about the checks vs cheques; guess you were writing cheques long before we colonists were writing checks) In this case, they were sent to us and we were sending them to a US bank marked for deposit only. Fred

Wed, 06/23/2010 - 17:26

Thanks for the input, guys. We are dealing with farm property, "garage' for "farm equipment" not to be "permanent," which restricts choices to prefab; metal or wood, or wooden structure. Stone, concrete, etc. not in the cards. Thanks, Fred

Tue, 06/22/2010 - 13:32

Thanks, Alan, we are squared away as far as permissions are concerned. Would be interested to know of any cost comparative experiences by anyone. The site is level, hardpacked, easily accessible by equipment, however subject to some periodic pretty stiff winds. We have the capability to "stickbuild" should that be the best solution. Fred

Answer to: Buying land
Sun, 06/13/2010 - 14:07

Cannot think of any instance buying land in Italy without going through a Notaio. Full Stop.

Answer to: Cabernet vines
Sun, 04/25/2010 - 04:06

Thanks for your response, will pm you. Fred

Answer to: Cabernet vines
Fri, 04/23/2010 - 04:43

Thanks for the lead. Might warrant a trip over to the coast to see firsthand. If all works out, we owe you a bottle or two. Fred

Fri, 04/09/2010 - 14:12

Valentina, Thanks for the info, a good source. We've had the pleasure of learning Italian cuisine from  two neighbor ladies in our village who used to have their own restaurant and still prepare Sunday dinner for their family which includes us. Fred

Fri, 04/09/2010 - 02:20

Thanks for the information. Looked good on-line. Will pass on info to the "students." Fred

Tue, 07/14/2009 - 16:57

Have purchased one of the special Lidl wading pools. Anyone have any experience with these inflatable types as to what type of pump is needed to inflate???Thanks