Help - is anyone in London right now and near Selfridges between 10 and 11am . Have promise from Jamie Oliver for the earthquake fund and I don't think I can do Le Marche to London in the next hour!!!
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A place where we can all share useful information we come across day to day. Please free free to add your 'top tips' or bargain finds to help us all enjoy a better (and cheaper) Le Marche!
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 11:01
Was thinking about doing a wiki thing in the Marche Clubhouse about top tips ie if we find somewhere that may be of use to others - like where to fix strimmers or where to get a bargain on wine or a good spot to visit etc What do you think.
Thu, 05/21/2009 - 08:22
The Marche Chapter are holding a BBQ for funds for the victims of the L'Aquila earthquake, Sunday 21st June, hosted by Sarah and Mark at their home Villa Conti (please pm Sarah for directions) from 3pm.
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 11:04
Does anyone know of any cash and carry places in Le Marche? We think there may be one at San Benedetto, but not sure.Thanks.
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 10:01
Have just heard the news:"Ferrari have lost their bid to gain an injunction against the FIA's plans to introduce its controversial budget cap next season.The Scuderia indicated before the court case that they will withdraw from the 2010 Championsh
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 09:06
Some pictures of our wonderful puppies growing up.
Wed, 05/20/2009 - 05:59
Can anyone give us some top tips for visiting Milan. My sister is stopping over there for 2 nights when she visits us in June and was wondering if anyone knew of any good, cheap hotels, places to dine, sights to see etc.Thanks for your help.
Tue, 05/19/2009 - 13:59
1. Whither the Fates Carry Us ???2. A bit vicious3. A bit too rough? 4. Traditional !
Tue, 05/19/2009 - 11:23
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A lovely copy of Italy's Sibillini National Park Walking and Trekking Guide, kindly donated by Sarah from Cicerone (the publishers).
Very sorry not to have met you the other night at the meal - sounds like you had fun!Didn't put everyones full names down as wasn't sure if folk would mind (so used their initials), but basically I have had confirmation from 9 people plus we were told you wanted between 8 - 10 (more the merrier!) plus A & R, S, D, B, J & J, S & M (hope I havn't forgotten anyone)Then I have 2 ticket donations from friends who can't make it, and 3 more provisional ticket sales from friends who are waiting to find out if they are free. So around 31 so far including us lot.Love the bee lines - Mark will find you hillarious (he obviously thinks like you!). Take care. S & M
Thank you Terry, any new ideas or raffle prizes much appreciated! Look forward to meeting you at the BBQ. How many tickets would you like? (just so we can get a rough idea of numbers!).
Yes Penny, we had to have exactly the same as the original layout, including size of windows etc etc (we were in the Ascoli Province too). As far as we understood it is more or less impossible to change any of the existing layout.
Hi,We were told in Comunanza that the nearest shoe repair place to us (in Villa Conti) is at Roccaflouvione (not sure of the spelling) on the way to Ascoli. I wanted the zip repairing on my boots after my puppy chewed them, but we had a brief look the other day and couldn't see the shop.It is on the main road in the town - didn't have time to stop and ask as we were in a rush, but someone there must know. If you find it can you let us know!!!!
We have bought cuttings / bulbs over when driving down - never been a problem as we were not searched but don't think it is entirly legal - something to do with the bacteria in the soil. If you are driving down and don't go through Switzerland, then there is much less chance of being searched anyway. I know you can legally transport bulbs which have a certificate on them to say they have been tested/ treated. We flew with some blubs we bought in Amsterdam and this was fine. All our daffodils and snowdrops are doing fine and also the plants we bought from my Mums garden. Just can't seem to get any roses to grow but that must be down to our hard clay soil (looks like it would be great for making pots!).