Perfect weather for a trip out today,after yesterdays storms, so we went to Caldarola to see the Caravaggios and others at Le Stanze del Cardinale in the main square ( ends 12th Nov) and then on up to Castello Pallotta an ancient fortified castle
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This is probably a question for Gala. My friend has started her road trip of Italy, to finally arrive in Marche in 8weeks time, and will be using internet cafes to keep in touch . She arrives in Lucca tomorrow, will she find one there?.
Sat, 09/12/2009 - 04:41
We have friends who are house hunting here and have come across an interesting site of a company called Country Sunsets who are based in Termoli, has anyone come across them or had any experience of dealing with them?.thanksA
Mon, 09/07/2009 - 04:20
Writing again in praise of the healthcare I have received in Marche.
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 03:15
Yet another incentive from those great people at Osteria del Lago at San Ruffino.They have opened a small English library, novels non fiction and some reference books.The idea is that the novels can be swapped or that you can add to their numbers
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 08:49
I feel this might be a question that comes under Caroles expertise, but just assuming I am a pensioner soon, what would be the advantages , disadavantages of having it paid here or in the UK?. I am being given the option, interesting that the post
Mon, 08/03/2009 - 15:13
I am having a problem getting the right perscription for glasses here in Marche and wonder if anyone has any experience or advice to give.The route as usual is via the GP and then on to see the specialist at the hospital and then the optician to m
Thu, 07/30/2009 - 06:25
The weather seems set fine for our fundraising BBQ on the 15th of July, this is our fourth attempt and thanks to all who have born with us and the weather!.The event is hosted by our friends Sarah and Mark at their home Villa Conti, between Amando
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 09:05
One of the main topics at the G8 summit held in L'Aquila this week will be the environment and climate change and a drive to reduce carbon emissions. Mr B might be well advised to look closer to home on this subject.
Thu, 07/09/2009 - 04:03
The weather forecast for Sunday the 21st the day of our much planned BBQ, is looking iffy, we will be reviewing the forecast tomorrow at 6pm and will then make a decision as to whether we cancel it until the following Sunday the 28th June.So finge
Fri, 06/19/2009 - 09:34
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Been here since Feb 2006, Penny,so a way to go. yet. But have now got my E121 so another trip to Fermo. And dealing with the UK pensions service from abroad has not been easy, and as for the Inland Revenue, another phone call this morning I think.A
I was looking for an old post to add to today on olives, and using the search button it directed me to where I wanted to be, I am the most useless person techy wise, but if you dont know, just post and someone will help you.A
Thank you very interesting, apart from us( and a few others) all the trees are looked after by ½ûÂþÌìÌÃs in Marche, and the yield is bad this year, after the glut of last year, but I am pleased to hear you in Tuscana are doing better than us.And admit that we try but dont always get it right, but rely on our neighbors for advice, their trees are having very bad yields as well, so doubt here it is our inability to be ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.A
Well said Gromit, agree yet again, at this rate you will be eating Nutella pizza?A
Just returned from the press to ask if they will consider the paltry amount we have yet to pick this year. They said yes so amounts must be very down on last years as we expected. They sell their own oil (its on the road out of Servigliano towards, Amandola on the left) which seems to work out at 9euros a litre. Last year it was priced at 6euros.A
I think Gromit has summed it up nicely for me.Can I take it Jinty didnt like the hat/picture or whatever she won in the raffle then?A
Hopefully Penny ,Fermo are more clued up, we had no problem with them re our health cover, good luck.A
Good luck, Amanda and Dave, glad to hear you are not leaving us, or Italy?Angie
Its interesting in the use of language,"man enough" and "confront"and that old time Americanism "disrepect", what a load of nonsense.May we return to the real world. I doubt gio that you "know" her or that she/he is a friend. Friendships are based in a real world, with people that we like and support from day to day, and that for me is what this community has enabled me to do.AÂ
Bet Al didnt expect such a robust response, and interesting to see the disaffected post after a long time to stir up the pot. I think it is difficult to create a virtual community, and it has been easier for members in Marche to take part perhaps as we often do know each other in real life and have formed friendships by way of this community and the other forum.And whilst J&C aka Anastasia did start the fund raising drive, there are also others including the Marche Chapter who carried this through, and I am thinking of Sarah and Mark and Andrew and Jean and Russ. But we saw it as a group project, and something that we were lucky to promote through Italy Mag, so dont knock it, it would have been impossible without Ronald and his team.I am not in favour of of what some may see as a "lively" debate which is just a disguise for some vitriol and bullying, those days are long gone. There is still room for debate, and perhaps this thread has opened up the opportunity to do that.A