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We had a our gas bombola filled recently (700 litres) and was surprised that we did not get our normal 'riduzione'.

Mon, 11/22/2010 - 04:50

Does anybody know 1. Can I use a BT Home Hub V2.0 as a router etc here in Italy ? and if so, 2. How do I do it (!!) S

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 13:33

We need to go to Fermo in the next week or so...........Anybody have ideas on a decent lunch spot in the centre (ish)? grazie, S

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 01:05

I know I know!!!!!

Tue, 11/09/2010 - 13:30

What is the current price of bombola gas ? Anybody bought some recently ? S

Sat, 10/23/2010 - 13:25

My word............somethings take the biscuit, in todays daily mail there is an article about some Italians squatting in a hotel in the UK!.............this takes the whole packet of biscuits !!! S

Thu, 10/21/2010 - 04:36

Is anybody getting English commentary via Sky Italia on the premiership games ?  Hardly any this season!! S

Sun, 10/17/2010 - 10:07

Yesterday, lounging in our rural setting near Penna San Giovanni, I noticed a cat down near some trees. Firstly I was surprised at the size of it, then I noticed that it didn't seem to have a tail, it had sticky up (pointed) ears and had

Sun, 10/10/2010 - 04:10

Am I right that CGT on the sale of a property is only payable if the property is sold within 5 years of  purchase AND another property isn't being bought? Also, the CGT amount is 40% of the profit made only? S

Sat, 09/04/2010 - 04:12

This is a MUST see (VERY late but stay up!)I think (!) at 2am on Thursday night (12th) into Friday(13th - oo-err!) is the best time to see this FREE annual event in the night sky. Make sure your friends/guests etc stay up!

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 12:30

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Answer to: Census 2011
Thu, 09/29/2011 - 07:38

But, the thing with these forms, whilst very tiresome, you really want to make sure that what you are WRITING DOWN (in blue or black........ not red !) is correct, if not, it may come back to haaunnnt you ! I can cope with my verbal conversation being misunderstood, but writing things down and declaring them to be correct is a little different ? S

Answer to: Census 2011
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 14:41

hi szq (interesting lable !!)............... We also received one of these ( I hated them back in the UK every ten years as well!).........but, I too went searching on their site for some clues re directions in English, and also failed. I emailed 'them' (rightly or wrongly in English, asking about the English info that they mention) and got a standard automated reply along the lines of 'we have received your email and will deal with it soon'.................by the way in Italian. I await their response and will post when I can, S ps: the census form looks HORRENDOUS !!!

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 09:52

I have JUST (14.48 Italian time) done a test whilst connected via Fidoka to my VPN supplier (https://www.my-private-network.co.uk/), and have a download speed of 3.86 meg. My Fidoka connection is a 4mb one as yours, It is (I'm sure), a VPN connection issue, S

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 02:40

I'd start with your VPN supplier, my Fidoka 4mb is solid through speedtest. S

Sun, 09/25/2011 - 14:33

I think that Ryanair are in serious danger of shooting (either) themselves in the foot OR OR !! the airports themselves due to the 'deals' that airports have had with flyers(such as Ryanair). The losers could be those who have bought places that have previously been 'good' deals for the Ryanairs of the world. pile em high, sell em cheap !....................move on. Maybe I'm a sufferer ???? oh hec !! S

Answer to: Collapse ?
Fri, 09/23/2011 - 09:51

I cannot believe that there are only 20 active contributers (ors ?)..............I think there is SO much info and advice around, that by the way is ever changing...............I always want more info and advice !! S

Wed, 09/21/2011 - 14:43

Love it.............I can sort of understand it though ! Who therefore is going to buy property ? !!! They will all stay at 'home' ? S

Wed, 09/21/2011 - 11:51

Grania........ Wow..........how awful, I remember the early notes that you shared with us all...........well done you for your patience, and for the Commandante; I hope others in your location go nowhere near this very bad person ! My fingers are crossed along with yours ! S

Answer to: Collapse ?
Wed, 09/21/2011 - 05:15

Good positive thinking..... sagraiasolar.......... Is it Rosso Piceno or a verdicchio ? Ha!  cheeky S

Answer to: Receipts
Fri, 09/16/2011 - 13:57

It sounds like it...............for you AND the cafe !! S