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I access BBC iPlayer through My Private Network and it works absolutely perfectly. Some time ago (I think maybe 12/18 months or so ?), some kind soul explained on this forum how to extend the viewing time by renaming the downloaded file. Can anyon

Mon, 05/30/2011 - 01:35

Sadly, it looks like some people will again be struggling to get here and/or go back for the bank holiday weekend coming up next week, hopefully a lot of rescheduling can be undertaken? As a point of interest, the following website shows the lack

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 08:15

I don't know if it is me (or my computer !) but .....................every now and then, it is like this forum goes to sleep. I was only thinking the other week how fantastically useful the forum is for getting and donating information, research,

Sun, 05/08/2011 - 06:06

Sorry..............does anybody know an Indian Restaurant in Macerata area ?S

Wed, 05/04/2011 - 15:18

For those who can't get to see the wedding on Friday, this link might help........... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug S

Wed, 04/27/2011 - 03:55

Prior to buying our little bit of Italy, I insisted on having a certificate of habitation fully signed and sealed. Does this have to be renewed at any point or is it only if I sell sometime in the future? S

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 14:25

I don't dislike the lizards that bask in the sun and race around (and seem to bite each others tails?) the garden and rockery that we have.................but, this year we seem to have LOADS more than previ

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 14:22

Does anyone know the tree here in Italy called ............(I think!)...............'amoro'............OR 'umbrello'? We have one tree that sprouts like a 'good-un', there are others around here in Le Marche, but every year they are SEV

Mon, 04/18/2011 - 08:55

Apologies for the nature of this subject ! Having a great time here in Le Marche, but one thing that has me stumped is what I can only imagine is some sort of 'poop' (for want of a better word). VERY regularly(maybe weekly), we can be sitting on t

Wed, 04/06/2011 - 07:43

Can anybody confirm that as of January 1st 2011, it will be actually illegal for shops to provide plastic bags for you to carry your shopping home? Thanks in advance, S

Tue, 12/07/2010 - 12:47

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Answer to: Earthquakes
Tue, 01/12/2010 - 12:53

Yes..............quite bad ones.........no damage at our house here in Penna san Giovanni, but would like them to go away now ! Looking back, since December, there have certainly been a few (EIGHT today alone) ........4.1 the biggest. I thought that the one earlier (9.25 ish) 4.0...... was a scary one! Keep safe everyone S 2010-01-12   14:04:40.043.13 N  13.43 E  20ML2.5 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 14:16 2010-01-12   13:35:45.043.19 N  13.46 E  10ML4.1 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 13:55 2010-01-12   11:40:39.043.14 N  13.41 E  19ML2.7 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 11:47 2010-01-12   11:26:49.043.12 N  13.43 E  22ML2.7 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 11:33 2010-01-12   08:48:51.043.13 N  13.44 E  17ML2.6 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 08:58 2010-01-12   08:35:59.043.14 N  13.40 E  25ML2.6 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 08:44 2010-01-12   08:25:11.243.14 N  13.48 E  10ML4.0 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 09:01 2010-01-12   08:07:15.743.14 N  13.51 E  10ML2.9 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-12 11:50 2010-01-10   12:37:38.943.12 N  13.45 E  5ML3.1 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-10 15:55 2010-01-10   08:33:35.543.15 N  13.42 E  10ML3.8 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-10 09:00 2010-01-08   22:40:20.043.02 N  13.46 E  26ML2.9 CENTRAL ITALY 2010-01-08 22:52 2009-12-14   16:54:24.043.09 N  13.35 E  23ML2.5 CENTRAL ITALY 2009-12-14 17:08

Answer to: Earthquakes
Tue, 01/12/2010 - 12:51

 Hi simonandjo, We also live in Penna, can you ask your dog to bark a little louder please!!? Thanks, S

Tue, 01/05/2010 - 07:42

I totally agree with the great deal of what you say, (not sure about 'evil' site though !!), I had a look for and around personal preferences within the 'community', couldn't see what it was that I needed to do ! Even more depressing for me is that I'm not aware that I have 'un-set' this particular 'personal' preference! I persevere with the site but it is a challenge at times! Thanks again! S

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 16:01

 I would budget E40k for total solution delivered, ready to swim in, pump and housing installed. Ongoing costs of some E3k per annum for opening/closing, electricity costs, winter and summer chemicals. You will likely on top of this need a winter cover (budget E2k). For a (circa) 4 month period it's a costly item, but I wouldn't be without mine ! Go and do it! S

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 13:22

 V, I have a range of browsers so I'll try each over the next few days and do some analysis and get back, Buon anno, S

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 11:50

     Valentina.......... I think it APPEARS to be a browser related issue, but seems somewhat intermittent (this time I'm straight into the typing area!). I ALWAYS end up going to the 'end of the list' of comments and then have to scroll upwards to find the most recent comment. Interesting challenge for you ! Buon anno! S

Sat, 01/02/2010 - 16:01

 Thanks for the tip.............I was thinking that may be a cause, but............. Suggests that there have been some incompatible 'tweaks' !!  I'm using as my default browser IE8..........at what level behind should I stay ?   S

Sat, 01/02/2010 - 15:25

yes there are a few issues at the moment, I am trying really hard to be patientY 

Wed, 12/23/2009 - 01:06

 Grazie mille londonlass.............good description ...............cold Christmas pudding.... I asked my friend to write down the name and she wrote down the two words that I mentioned. Having looked further, I notice it has MANY names ...................it was (past tense!) indeed lovely:P, roll on next year !! Thanks again, S

Thu, 12/17/2009 - 14:57

 Chemicals !!!! Without doubt the pool needs chemicals, (mainly chlorine I would think), assuming your pool pump is circulating the water !...........costs assume 30Euros per visit , say 8 times per month, times 5? ..target budget WITHOUT chemicals 1200 Euros, possibly with Chemicals think nearer 1,500, anything much less or much more I'd question. Pools costs money, in maintenance, chemicals and electricity............. S