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An exciting Art Festival is going to be held in Bagni di Lucca during the Summer months of 2013.
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:43
I said that I would not answer further mails on the previous thread and I normally keep my word,; however, certain posts are prompting me to open this new thread in order to clarify false allegations raised.A member said : "It's not like I made wi
Tue, 03/19/2013 - 16:25
Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio is the new Pope and will be known as Francis I? The first Jesuit to become a Pope, he is very much loved in Argentina, where many consider him a saint.
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 19:40
Beppe Grillo? Berlusconi? Bersani? Monti? (In strict alphabetical order) Who will win? Any bets?
Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:12
For those living in the area, the Comune di Bagni di Lucca has issued an invitation to join drama courses and a theatre group.Their aim is to stage Hamlet or "Amleto" in ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.For details, go to
Wed, 02/06/2013 - 07:24
Wising everyone a Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2013.
Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:38
Fiat is coming back to the USA market with a bang! They are aggressively advertising their 2012 model of the Cinquecento and offering it on lease with prices starting at 200 USD monthly and no entry payment.
Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:26
I've just read in "Il Tirreno" (Lucca edition) that there is a large marketing and promotional campaign to visit these Tuscan provinces and combining the efforts of both provincial governments, the STA an Ryanair, who is offering heavily discounte
Tue, 04/10/2012 - 03:42
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ÌýPenny, I think that Ronald will be able to explain it better than I, but just to reassure you, I can see my own full name, date of birth, address, etc.; however, I cannot see yours or the confidential data pertaining to any other member. If I'm not wrong, there is an earlier post regarding this.
ÌýHello Ìýnils satis and a warm welcome. Best wishes with the renovations and tell us more about what you are doing. Your experience can help others. This is how we all start.There are a few members from Abruzzo although they have not started an area group as yet; however, there are other topics which may also interest you.
ÌýLantana grows very well almost unattended. It comes in beautiful colours: orange, yellow, mauve, pink and white. In some countries, it is considered a weed, so you can imagine how strong it is. There are many varieties for sale in Italy.Careful with oleander if you have children and pets around, The leaves are toxic.
ÌýHi Russ. I do not have personal experience with those little monsters, but I was curious and I did some search. If you go to the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Google you will find some information about them. They are called "Grillo talpa" in ½ûÂþÌìÌà from the species name (gryllotalpa-gryllotalpa). The organic way to deal with them is to find the nests and destroy them. For other methods, you may do a research through the normal google and you will find that the Americans have quite a few products to deal with them. There are also photos of the monsters. Not nice! You may have to go to a Garden Centre and seek advice there.Good luck and best wishes!ÌýP.S. Keep us informed, please.
If you are travelling with dogs mainly in Italy but also some information for the rest of the EU:ÌýÌý
ÌýPerhaps someone in your area may be able to recommend a local "geometra" who could do a report in ½ûÂþÌìÌà and your lawyer would be able to summarise the contents in English. On the other hand, could your lawyer make those arrangements on your behalf? Give him the instructions in writing and he should be able to work it out.... I think. Are you buying through a real estate agent who could make arrangements on your behalf? When we purchased our property there were a few problems with the roof and we were able to sort out everything through the real estate agent and the geometra.
I have been thinking about the problem.... If the mill is partly restored already, why are the connections missing? You would think that this would be amongs the most basic things to do when you start a restoration. To have water and electricity. Try to check why the owners did not do it. Are there any major problems? Find out how much all this is going to cost you before making a final offer on the property.Ìý
It is not an easy task to find one. Most ½ûÂþÌìÌà surveyors do not speak English and to do a full report you need a good command of the language. Perhaps, some of the Lunigiana members may point you in the right direction. Good luck!Ìý
ÌýThe 112 number is the emergency number throughout the EU; however, in Italy, 112 is the number to call the "Carabinieri". I have never had to call them; however, I guess they will interact with other emergency services.Here is a list of those EMERGENCY NUMBERS:112 "Carabinieri Pronto Intervento" (Emergencies, Carabinieri)113 "Polizia Soccorso Publico" (Police Emergency, dangerous situations and accidents)114 Ìý"Emergenza Infanzia" (Emergency involving children115 "Vigili del Fuoco" (Fire Brigade)1515 "Servizio Antincendi - Corpo forestale dello Stato" (Forest Fire Brigade)118 "Emergenza Sanitaria" (Health Emergency)1530 "Soccorso in Mare G. Costiera" Emergency at sea Coast Guard)1522 "Servizio Antiviolenza Donna" (Protection Service for Women subject to Violence)ÌýAll these numbers are free if you are calling from a fixed line or a public telephone.Perhaps someone may have experience calling from a foreign mobile phone. I guess that it will be necessary to enter the country code.
Hi and welcome to the Community. I am sure that you will get plenty of help for your trip. We also look forward to receiving more news from you.Best wishes regarding your plans.Ìý