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I wonder if anyone can cast any light on this particular situation?I would like to hire a car for a weekend in November here in Italy (Marche).Italian Law requires that all cars are fitted with either snow tyres or snow chains on most major roads;
Fri, 11/02/2012 - 18:21
Not withstanding the grim looking weather; the National Finals of the Italian Beach Rugby Tournament will take place today and tomorrow at Alba Adriatica - Chalet Il Faro.
Sat, 07/23/2011 - 05:06
I know that this subject has been covered almost to infinity, but to try and help some friends out, I'd like to pose the question again in the hope of getting a simple reply that I can then pass on; Our friends live in Venarotta AP.
Mon, 01/10/2011 - 14:04
For those who are so inclined, this week at Lidl there's a feature on English food products (Apple Sauce; Mint Sauce; Mustard; Cheddar Cheese(?)); and quite a few more interesting items. If anyone is coming to Lidl at Castel di Lama; give us a rin
Mon, 11/15/2010 - 07:35
If by any chance you're in our area, and have nothing planned for you and the kids (of all ages) for Easter Monday (5 April 2010) then.... Ascoli Rugby are holding a Rugby Picnic at Eco Services near Castel di Lama; just off the Ascoli / Mare Supe
Sat, 04/03/2010 - 05:31
Thu, 02/11/2010 - 03:38
Thu, 12/24/2009 - 03:35
Anyone coming to the game between Italy and Samoa on Saturday in Ascoli?
Thu, 11/26/2009 - 09:30
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Maybe we should have 2 BBQs and have a raffle at each.
With a house full of odd shaped balls of course she does....
There was a young man from StepkneeWho was stung on the neck by a waspWhen asked if it hurtHe said "no, not a lot;I'm glad it wasn't a hornet"On a more serious note; if you're going to the sea, there's sometimes the danger of being stung by a jellyfish or even step on a stingy fish that lives just under the sand. Jean carries in her Mary Poppins bag a small container of bicarbonate of soda. Applied quickly to the sting, this can ease the discomfort considerably.
Moxie; I'll create a set of 4 individual Decoupage hand made greetings cards to add to the raffle.Jean
Don't scare that easily!
Great stuff; when Mark finds my hillarious how will I know it's mine? Actually didn't know I'd lost my hillarious, anyway; thanks Mark for all your kindness in searching for my hillarious, however I'd maybe have a word with your ancestors, anyone who names their son after the noise a dog with a hair lip makes could be a bit suspect...Also bit concerned about folks who sign themselves S & M...
O.k., given that we certainly need a few more raffle prizes; here's some;1. Personal Lesson on How to Place Kick / Drop Kick / Spiral Kick a Rugby Ball 'alla Jonny Wilkinson'.2. Viadana Rugby Tracksuit size suitable for 8-10 year old.3. Viadana Rugby Polo shirt - size XL.4. Scotland RFU peaked cap.5. Quantity 5 Errea Shirt shaped key rings6. Quantity 5 tiny white squidgy Sky Rugby balls (about 10cms long)Don't want to flood the place with Rugby and more Rugby, but it's what we do...Andrew
Anyway; as you say this is getting a bit weird! Should add that it isn't actually MY rugby shirt but a brand new one! I do still have however my Matlock / Old Baileans shirt from my very last game before disappearing to Italy.
Despite having passed 'A' level maths can't understand the code regards numbers, however;Andrew + JeanTerry + MikeIan + Jo Brown + some moreminimum 6 max don't know!Am practicing a song by Police - 'Don't stand so close to me' performed by Sting.... think it was on the 'Bee' side, or maybe was the theme song of Wasps...Sorry, bit silly really, hope the arm is improving...
We arrived by car some years ago. Our car is a right hand drive Renault and had English number plates. We took it to a garage who asked us to return a week later. The car was waiting for us with Italian number plates and all the relevant documentation. Cost us a wedge, but that's life. We then insured it with Direct Line on line in the Italian version. They did not query the fact that it is right hand drive. I did, but they told me it did not make any difference.Word of caution however. The revision (MOT) is required after a period of time. If you take it to a private MOT garage, they will register it, and when the next revision is due will send you an advice note. When however you first change your plates, the Motorizzazione Centre will do all the paperwork, but do not send out 'expiry' advices for the next revision.Nothing can prevent you from being stopped by the forces of law and order for a 'spot check'. We were recently stopped in Ascoli Piceno by the 'caramba', and my revision had expired. One officer wanted to confiscate the car, have me branded with hot irons, throw me in the dungeons and chuck away the key, but the other was much 'softer'. I pleased 'stupid foreigner' and they kindly pointed me in the direction of a revision garage 200 metres away, told me to go there immediately and get it done! Did that, got the certificate, they also added a small sticker that relates to the type of emissions the car makes to enable us to go into or not a town centre where there may be an 'alternate' number plate policy on a particular day. (Anti-pollution etc).Happy motoring...