Ok folks, I have not done a quiz question on this Community yet, so here's an easy peasy one for "Moxie's mini quiz for Abruzzo Just giving fund"What is Vincisgrassi and why is it so named?Also, What is Ciausculo?I'll put in my fiver on the two be
This is a warning to anybody with a swimming pool!!Based on last year's experiences, be aware that Nivea sun block for kids is EVIL. It has a dye in it to make it "fun".
No Sempre, the other options can be followed up by somebody else. I've been accused twice now of bullying regarding raising money for L'Aquila. Enough. I will support any fundraising that goes on here but will not try to persuade, sway, shame, inform or bully anybody. Somebody said that whether to give or not was a very personal decision. I don't agree but will respect their right to hold that opinion. So I'll be diverting what little fund raising time that I have to elsewhere.
Well Mox' that just about wraps it up! When a request for ideas falls on deaf ears it is time to pull the plug. Anyhow It has been a struggle to get any interest going. The old momentum did not continue with this "community". Shame. No criticism on any particular person or people intended. I thought that paying for advice was a good idea. I would've happily offered a fiver to the fund for some money saving advice or help.Mini quiz going cheap....any offers?Il D'uno Thank you Adriatica for your excellent post, you are right, I am not a dictatorial type, just very dissapointed.
Well Trotters, you have definately won the stab in the dark prize! Your baked pasta dish is only a partial answer. It is a lasagne of about 12 pasta layers with a very rich filling containing loads of giblets. It was first baked for an Austrian General Wincis Grezzi (or something similar) and became a favourite for him. At local festas it is usually far more simple and less offaly.Ciausculo or ciauscolo or ciabuscolo is nothing to do with cherries! It is a fresh pork sausage the size of a salami but not dried as much so it remains soft and pink. It is eaten raw. There is also a liver (fegato) version which is very rich and dark. The best examples can be found in a tiny shop at Stazione Monte San Martino on the road from Amandola to Servigliano. So Mr C, my dosh'll be in the pot tomorrow.Over and out
cause me to throw a crisp £5 note into Just Giving, with no competition! Oh dear oh dear. John Motson moment coming on. I'll put £2 in for the particular "Motty" word that describes the reaction to Moxie's mini quiz for abruzzo!
There are a few of us banging our heads against a brick wall on this. It is obvious that the majority of members could not care less. I do not understand why not, especially as many are in Marche and can see the mountains that border the earthquake zone. It is beyond me.The quiz has floundered. Maybe we should "sell" helpful advice? Why help people for free with our hard earnt experiences? eg, where is a good place to by a strimmer? Bung a fiver in the pot and I'll reply. How do I get a Permesso? Bung a fiver in the pot....Where can I find a boiler repair man'? Yep. Fiver in the pot. Etc etc
I agree with Mr Trotters, it IS a shame that more are not involved. The lowest amount that can be pledged is £2.00 YES just TWO Pounds! Temperatures have dropped by 15 to 20 degrees over the last two days. We had snow at 1300m. I am lucky. I am not living in a tent having lost personal possesions.Anyhow. Back to my question...Go to Mini quiz for Abruzzo group. Entry s free! Gratis!Pools. A new liner can cost thouands! Good advice maybe is worth a couple of quid to the dispossesed?
Right. I'll be giving that a go!Mr C' you may well be seeing double. It is after all a miserable Sunday (here anyway). As an aside, yes the Public box is ticked.
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No Sempre, the other options can be followed up by somebody else. I've been accused twice now of bullying regarding raising money for L'Aquila. Enough. I will support any fundraising that goes on here but will not try to persuade, sway, shame, inform or bully anybody. Somebody said that whether to give or not was a very personal decision. I don't agree but will respect their right to hold that opinion. So I'll be diverting what little fund raising time that I have to elsewhere.
Well Mox' that just about wraps it up! When a request for ideas falls on deaf ears it is time to pull the plug. Anyhow It has been a struggle to get any interest going. The old momentum did not continue with this "community". Shame. No criticism on any particular person or people intended. I thought that paying for advice was a good idea. I would've happily offered a fiver to the fund for some money saving advice or help.Mini quiz going cheap....any offers?Il D'uno Thank you Adriatica for your excellent post, you are right, I am not a dictatorial type, just very dissapointed.
Well Trotters, you have definately won the stab in the dark prize! Your baked pasta dish is only a partial answer. It is a lasagne of about 12 pasta layers with a very rich filling containing loads of giblets. It was first baked for an Austrian General Wincis Grezzi (or something similar) and became a favourite for him. At local festas it is usually far more simple and less offaly.Ciausculo or ciauscolo or ciabuscolo is nothing to do with cherries! It is a fresh pork sausage the size of a salami but not dried as much so it remains soft and pink. It is eaten raw. There is also a liver (fegato) version which is very rich and dark. The best examples can be found in a tiny shop at Stazione Monte San Martino on the road from Amandola to Servigliano. So Mr C, my dosh'll be in the pot tomorrow.Over and out
Both items are foody. The region where I live is home to them both.
cause me to throw a crisp £5 note into Just Giving, with no competition! Oh dear oh dear. John Motson moment coming on. I'll put £2 in for the particular "Motty" word that describes the reaction to Moxie's mini quiz for abruzzo!
There are a few of us banging our heads against a brick wall on this. It is obvious that the majority of members could not care less. I do not understand why not, especially as many are in Marche and can see the mountains that border the earthquake zone. It is beyond me.The quiz has floundered. Maybe we should "sell" helpful advice? Why help people for free with our hard earnt experiences? eg, where is a good place to by a strimmer? Bung a fiver in the pot and I'll reply. How do I get a Permesso? Bung a fiver in the pot....Where can I find a boiler repair man'? Yep. Fiver in the pot. Etc etc
I agree with Mr Trotters, it IS a shame that more are not involved. The lowest amount that can be pledged is £2.00 YES just TWO Pounds! Temperatures have dropped by 15 to 20 degrees over the last two days. We had snow at 1300m. I am lucky. I am not living in a tent having lost personal possesions.Anyhow. Back to my question...Go to Mini quiz for Abruzzo group. Entry s free! Gratis!Pools. A new liner can cost thouands! Good advice maybe is worth a couple of quid to the dispossesed?
Right. I'll be giving that a go!Mr C' you may well be seeing double. It is after all a miserable Sunday (here anyway). As an aside, yes the Public box is ticked.
You are firmly in the lead on the inventive nonsensical stabinthedark stakes!!!!
Ok folks, I have not done a quiz question on this Community yet, so here's an easy peasy one for "Moxie's mini quiz for Abruzzo Just giving fund"
What is Vincisgrassi and why is it so named?
Also, What is Ciausculo?
I'll put in my fiver on the two being answered correctly. I'll also put in a fiver for the best bluff/stab in the dark/nonsense answer!
https://www.justgiving.com/italy-abruzzo-earthquake