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So fellow scrooges (or not) what would you like for Christmas this year?. I will kick it off with my wish for a new front door, so anyone know of any good carpenters in Southern Marche, please let me know.

Wed, 12/02/2009 - 05:25

After having numerous channels drilled into it for new pipework, and not to mention cracks widening after an earthquake our terrace by the apartment needs a facelift, its base is concrete, has anyone got any bright cheap ideas on how we may improv

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:29

Now we have our new and kindly donated TV, please can anyone tell me the correct way to dispose of our old one.thanksA

Mon, 11/09/2009 - 04:39

Hi I've got a query - can anyone help? We have been travelling in Italy since Sept 1st in a camper van UK registered with UK road tax. This runs out 30th november.

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 04:46

Can anyone advise please, our UK TV which we bought over here appears to have given up the ghost (we get Sky Italia through it). Its sound is fine but the picture is just a thin bright line.

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:13

One of the best meals I have eaten in this area .

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 05:29

Having been given a huge orange pumpkin by a friend this recipe came to mind, its simple and delicious and hopefully something Gromit might enjoy!2 tbs olive oil1onion finely chopped1 garlic clove crushedhalf tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 08:24

Italys Constitutional Court has ruled that Berlusconi should not have immunity from prosecution whilst in office.

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 04:14

Ok perhaps not one for everyone, but last night we went to friends for a pizza evening and pudding was a nutella and banana pizza, I have seen nutella pizzas at local festas and thought , this is too horrible , but this was delicious, do try it at

Wed, 09/30/2009 - 14:58

Woken up this morning by a violent quake and shaking at 6am. Seems the epicentre is north of Ancona, registered at 4.3 , no news re any damage done as yet.A

Sun, 09/20/2009 - 07:34

Comments posted

Answer to: Residence
Tue, 05/31/2011 - 03:54

As I understand it and I am no expert I use my comersialista for tax advice, tax is payable in Italy on your worldwide income, meaning that money earned overseas is also considered if the individual meets the test of a permanent resident in Italy. I can assume then that Chris is exempt from this?

Answer to: Residence
Mon, 05/30/2011 - 08:28

Sprostoni is right re government pensions, despite being resident in Italy, both my government pensions are taxed in the UK.

Mon, 05/23/2011 - 03:52

I was saving this until the morning to answer Joy, but Sebastianos reply has covered most of what I wanted to say!. The check list is very important, you will never meet everything but its important to to know the requirements you as a couple want. Isolation with wonderful views is great for a holiday but if living here full time very difficult in the winter, when it could be an hours drive to get a pint of milk, or to meet anyone else. I think our compromise was not to live closer to the mountains, between them and the sea has proved to be much the better option. Plus whilst we are in the countryside the village with bars, a pizzaria and a small supermarket, are only 10mins walk away. I think the message has always been research your area, and see that it can provide what you realistically want, and until your ½ûÂþÌìÌà is better (when will that be!) perhaps an area with some ex-pats for conversation and support.

Sat, 05/21/2011 - 08:12

Whilst I appreciate there is much to learn about our adopted country, this seems a somewhat gloomy view of life in Italy, and it is not my experience of ½ûÂþÌìÌà friends and neighbours, who have always been helpful and supportive. I cannot really comment on France or Spain, but having read the article it is possible to see that the Spanish may resent the influx of ex-pats living in illegal homes, especially if no effort is made to learn the language or to become involved in the local community.????. But an interesting topic for debate.

Sat, 05/21/2011 - 04:42

I would suggest you contact prof. Giuseppe Milozzi, an expert in the Marche region, but whom I am sure would also have information on Emilia Romagna. email: info@casadellamemoria.org.......Giuseppe speaks fluent English, hope this helps.

Answer to: English Library
Fri, 05/20/2011 - 08:25

Open this afternoon 3-5, come and cool off in the Palazzo Monti (next to the health food shop)

Answer to: Postage to UK
Sat, 05/14/2011 - 14:36

You have a point Keith, and it may be OK for others, but Skype always reminds me of the days of long distance calls with that gap between conversation and it drives me more crackers. I need a support group for mastering my blackberry !. Sorry Karen off thread.

Sat, 05/14/2011 - 14:28

Thanks Karen, but am advised all other routes have Winter schedule published already. This also seems to affect Pescara.

Answer to: Postage to UK
Sat, 05/14/2011 - 12:25

As an aside to Sprostoni re price of phone calls, a Sisal card will buy you 120plus mins of calls from a landline in Italy to the rest of Europe and Canada / America, just a thought. 

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 17:17

I still think this site is  relevent, its changed, but at least now people can post without ridicule,and looking around other Italy sites, this has input from people whoes knowledge I trust. re FB and peoples dislike, it doesnt work for everyone, but its great to organise a party at short notice!, and to keep in touch with friends who still dont have a phone connection here in Italy....oh and to send photos , and to keep in touch with others who still might feel isolated after having made the big move to live abroad.