The city of Lucca has always been my favourite. Not only because it is only 25 minutes away from our home and I go there at least two or three times a week, but also because you do not feel like a "tourist" there.
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In this icy cold weather, hot drinks and comfort foods are a must. Preparing and consuming them are good ways to spend time when we cannot venture outdoors.
Wed, 02/08/2012 - 06:10
The cold weather is affecting most of Italy and creating difficulties concerning energy supplies. Russia, the most important supplier, has been reducing the provision of gas up to 30% due to increasing demand in their area.
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 02:22
The San Francisco Chronicle publishes today this most interesting article:
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 12:45
Whenever we are in Italy, we love to visit antique and vintage markets and fairs, looking for that special piece that we would love to have. Sometimes, we find it...
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 02:47
One of my favourite activities in Italy is to visit those markets that sell antique and vintage items.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 06:38
Some members may have noticed that I have been fairly quiet for the past month and a half. The reason for this was that we have been visiting our daughters who live in San Francisco (CA).
Fri, 01/20/2012 - 02:59
The new ½ûÂþÌìÌà government has been announced and it is obvious that we will have a fight between technocrats and politicians.
Wed, 11/16/2011 - 14:24
A lot has been written about the dangers of overheating Teflon coated cookware. Toxic fumes can be extremely dangerous for our health. Personally, I have never liked that type of cookware and I do not buy it anymore.
Sat, 10/29/2011 - 06:24
In another thread, we were discussing Tuscan herbs and "funghi porcini". Tuscany is a paradise for herb lovers and many varieties, such as rosemary, sage and "nipitella" grow wild.
Thu, 10/27/2011 - 11:23
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I don't know the Montecarlo area too well; however, I think that you would get more choices n Lucca. Also, keep in mind that in that case there will be traveling involved, even if it is a short distance. Do you know anyone living in Montecarlo itself? I don't think that you would find many locals through this forum...
Could the photographer or the wedding venue help? These services are generally coordinated by wedding planners, but they could help, particularly if they are locals.Â
Marconi, you need to call and talk to your bank manager as it is obvious that the problem starts with them. ½ûÂþÌìÌà banks are reluctant to answer emails unless you are well known by the bank. Next time you are in Italy, try to have a talk to a consultant, explain the fact that you have problems when you are overseas and try to get a contact name and email address that you can use, should the need arise.mwe try to keep an excellent relationship with our bank (know their names, bring little presents and send postcards) and I can assure you that they are extremely helpful and it does make a difference. Meanwhile, insist on talking to someone at the bank, as they are the ones who have the solution to your problem. Good luck!Â
Hi Paul, there is a place at Borgo a Mozzano  and another one at Fornoli, but I cannot remember the name. We changed to town gas as soon as we could. Gas bottles are very expensive and they do not last long. At the moment, there is a special offer from the gas company to have it connected at a fraction of the price we paid seven years ago. As for radiators, major hardware and DIY shops have them.Â
This may be of help i would say that calling a taxi will be the safest option.
I totally agree with the above advice. What you intend to do is extremely risky and Italy is full of half completed ruins/restoration projects which have not been completed. Restoring or rebuilding in Italy is not cheap and forget about the DIY projects. You will need to employ licensed contractors. The cost of connecting electricity and water can be very expensive depending on location, etc. Â Look for a place which is habitable and will only need cosmetic work. In today's market you will be able to find plenty of reasonably priced homes. Study carefully the offers. You will soon find which are fairly priced and you may even be able to make a counteroffer. It is a buyer's market. That's the best advice I can give you. Good luck!
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Jeanne, I would way that a personal letter with a few photographs of your side of the family - particularly the one of your cousin who resembles Antonio Caggiano - and a few stories about your grandfather and his terraced garden may get you a response. Many people do not like to answer emails from unknown people. You have nothing to loose.... Good luck!
Wow! This is Ancient History! I had almost forgotten this thread.....
I had a look at a possible connection between the Nanetti surname and Hermosillo in Mexico and I have found a certain Carlos Nanetti, born in Hermosillo in 1854, who was a prominent person there and a member of the Sonora Parliament. There are quite a few members of this family in the area and it may have happened that your ancestor emigrated to Hermosillo because of these family links. If you do a Google search using the words "Carlos Nanetti Hermosillo" you will find quite a few links, most of them in Spanish.