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Fri, 01/23/2015 - 14:57

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

Buona Pasqua a tutti!

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 04:23

Comments posted

Sat, 05/23/2009 - 09:03

Very hard to tell without seeing the tree. Does it show any white spots where the bark was lost or are there any yellow leaves around the affected area? One of the causes for loosing the bark could be inconsistent watering, but you have done this on a regular basis. So it is a bit of a mystery.  

Answer to: Kitchen Units
Sat, 05/23/2009 - 08:48

 I agree with the others. Have a look at what Ikea and Mondo Convenienza have to offer. If you are in the southern part of Tuscany, Mondo Convenienza in Prato (Ovest exit) will be closer for you than the Pisa warehouse. Very easy to find, you can see their blue building from the highway. You can have a look at their catalogue on-line at the address given by Jinty. We have purchased a couple of pieces of furniture from them and they give good value for money.In our case, we had to have our kitchen made-to-measure by a local cabinetmaker because of the uneven walls, low windows, etc.; however, for all the work that he had to do the final price was very fair.

Answer to: ICI advice
Fri, 05/22/2009 - 18:15

 Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌà bureaucracy! What you said, Getset, would have been the ideal form of dealing with these matters, 

Answer to: Private Messages
Fri, 05/22/2009 - 18:12

 I was about to post the same request that Cassini has made. It is easier to keep control of your PMs.

Fri, 05/22/2009 - 18:02

 Thank you for letting us know, Tuesdaysue. It is understandable that Richard's family will be still under shock as I think we all are. I remember that a few hours after the earthquake I sent him a message to see whether he was fine and he gave me a poignant description of what the earthquake was all about. He compared it to being on a ship at sea in the middle of a storm. He was also concerned about the dogs as they were pretty scared.I do hope his dream about the museum will become a reality.

Fri, 05/22/2009 - 17:41

 This could also help as it contains a listing for "sagre e feste" in Lunigiana. Also lots of information about the area.

Fri, 05/22/2009 - 17:33

Another factor that you should take into account is how much it is going to cost you to restore the ruin. And you will need accurate estimates to ascertain whether the restored farmhouse is going to become a white elephant because of the amount of money the restoration will end up costing. 

Answer to: Hello
Fri, 05/22/2009 - 14:57

Hi Michelangelo and welcome. 

Answer to: Not really new!
Fri, 05/22/2009 - 14:50

 Hi Fabbriche and good to see you joining now the Community. Your house is looking great. You should join our Northern Tuscany Group. Quite a few neighbours there.

Fri, 05/22/2009 - 14:40

We have also been with the Monte Paschi di Siena Group through our local Banca Toscana for the past 2 1/2 years and we are very happy with them. If we have any problems with a payment, we call them from overseas and they fix it. We also use their online services. Â