I seem to be registered as a new member - but have posted a couple of times in the past. Our house has got to the stage when I can update our progress and show some before and afters. The new style forum is certainly different, but no doubt I wi
Thanks Gala, Will definitely look at the two recommendations. As to the shed, both you and Fileda are right - it isn't that I don't want him to have it, but I suspect he may not really want it - hence spreading the net wider. Shamefully, after ten years in the building and all that to-ing and fro-ing, we still don't have enough Italian to ask around locally. Hey ho. Fabbriche
Ritaruth If your local Commune don't have a detailed knowledge of your area and what belongs to who i would be very surprised, and if they don't for sure your neighbours do!! We own about 4 hectares of woodland, some in bits and the our neighbours could walk us round it blindfold, if necessary! Have fun in your new home, the weather will improve soon and you have all those prima vera flowers to look forward to. Fabbriche
Hi Isca How exciting! We have used Euromanandvan several times for loads to Northern Tuscany but I know they collect all over England and deliver all over Italy. Not sure how big a van you will need but worth giving them a call.Just gooogle the name. Wishing you all the best with your move and new life in Italy. Fabbriche
Well said Gala! The lines of communication are well and truly open now, hence some of the unrest. For us in u.k. it is interesting and unsettling but for others, for example Egypt, the fact that the world can see what is happening right now must, we hope, affect the final outcome. Fabbriche
Thank you to Flip, Gala, Angie & Robert and Andiamo. See what a variety of people contribute to the Forum! I like the idea of befriending feral cats (we have seen some) but as we are only over a few times a year they may not enjoy the Feast or Famine aspect of our adoption. Befriending the Rat - again I don't think we could establish a meaningful relationship in the time. I think he moved in when the wormen were there on a regular basis with their lunchtime snacks. Looks like Andiamo wins at the moment - before the RAT chews through the tyres on the wheelbarrow. Will update next week on our return to England. Thanks everyone, I am not a regular contributor but I do enjoy perusing on a daily basis. Fabbriche
Thanks Flip We are out in the country so no cats nearby, and we will place the poison in the shed. Maybe a two pronged attack, poison AND rat trap. Don't like the idea of it suffering for days, but it has to go. I will let you know how it goes. Fabbriche
Karen - sorry to hear about the water. Not much too add about that but thought I would say what a lovely looking property you have created. Nice simple and simpatico restoration, and the town looks great. We have been having a new build done over the past 5-6 years. (It was meant to be restoration of a barn but the planners decided othewise). We have water from the beginning - how I'm not sure - bt what we are waiting on is a permanent electricity supply, as opposed to the temporary supply for building needs. Like you, we have no time scale for this, but as we are not about to go and live there, no problem. Good luck, and take the advice of the other Forum members - they have probably been through it too! Regards from Fabbriche
Carolina - Not sure where you are but we have used Euromanandvan several times for delivery and removal from us and our relatives in Bagni di Lucca. You can find them by Googling or ring 07739401732 which should get Ian. I wish you joy in the next phase of your life. Can't say WARM regards from East Anglia!(more like winter here), but best wishes anyway. Fabbriche
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Thanks Gala, Will definitely look at the two recommendations. As to the shed, both you and Fileda are right - it isn't that I don't want him to have it, but I suspect he may not really want it - hence spreading the net wider. Shamefully, after ten years in the building and all that to-ing and fro-ing, we still don't have enough Italian to ask around locally. Hey ho. Fabbriche
Ritaruth If your local Commune don't have a detailed knowledge of your area and what belongs to who i would be very surprised, and if they don't for sure your neighbours do!! We own about 4 hectares of woodland, some in bits and the our neighbours could walk us round it blindfold, if necessary! Have fun in your new home, the weather will improve soon and you have all those prima vera flowers to look forward to. Fabbriche
Hi Isca How exciting! We have used Euromanandvan several times for loads to Northern Tuscany but I know they collect all over England and deliver all over Italy. Not sure how big a van you will need but worth giving them a call.Just gooogle the name. Wishing you all the best with your move and new life in Italy. Fabbriche
Great story Gala It will be fun to catch up with the daughter on your return. We are heading out again at Easter time - can't wait! Fabbriche
Well said Gala! The lines of communication are well and truly open now, hence some of the unrest. For us in u.k. it is interesting and unsettling but for others, for example Egypt, the fact that the world can see what is happening right now must, we hope, affect the final outcome. Fabbriche
Thank you to Flip, Gala, Angie & Robert and Andiamo. See what a variety of people contribute to the Forum! I like the idea of befriending feral cats (we have seen some) but as we are only over a few times a year they may not enjoy the Feast or Famine aspect of our adoption. Befriending the Rat - again I don't think we could establish a meaningful relationship in the time. I think he moved in when the wormen were there on a regular basis with their lunchtime snacks. Looks like Andiamo wins at the moment - before the RAT chews through the tyres on the wheelbarrow. Will update next week on our return to England. Thanks everyone, I am not a regular contributor but I do enjoy perusing on a daily basis. Fabbriche
Thanks Flip We are out in the country so no cats nearby, and we will place the poison in the shed. Maybe a two pronged attack, poison AND rat trap. Don't like the idea of it suffering for days, but it has to go. I will let you know how it goes. Fabbriche
Karen - sorry to hear about the water. Not much too add about that but thought I would say what a lovely looking property you have created. Nice simple and simpatico restoration, and the town looks great. We have been having a new build done over the past 5-6 years. (It was meant to be restoration of a barn but the planners decided othewise). We have water from the beginning - how I'm not sure - bt what we are waiting on is a permanent electricity supply, as opposed to the temporary supply for building needs. Like you, we have no time scale for this, but as we are not about to go and live there, no problem. Good luck, and take the advice of the other Forum members - they have probably been through it too! Regards from Fabbriche
Yes Gala, you are probably right about small fry. Do you think Mr Berlusconi will be the first to publish his income? From cynical old Fabbriche
Carolina - Not sure where you are but we have used Euromanandvan several times for delivery and removal from us and our relatives in Bagni di Lucca. You can find them by Googling or ring 07739401732 which should get Ian. I wish you joy in the next phase of your life. Can't say WARM regards from East Anglia!(more like winter here), but best wishes anyway. Fabbriche