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I posted this information in the old "Northern Tuscany" group and I think that it was helpful.

Wed, 05/20/2009 - 12:50

Located less than a 100 m away from the Ponte Vecchio this centralli located trattoria is excellent value for money. You will find it on a narrow street called Via Stracciatella, to the left of Piazza di S.

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 09:13

It is that time of the year again! Plants see to thrive, but the terrible weeds do it as well.

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 04:16

I did not want to hijack Ronald's thread on Sardinia and the G8, but following a post on the same topic by Adriatica and my own commennt, I thought that it may be interesting for many to see what we are talking about.

Sat, 05/16/2009 - 11:10

A warm welcome to anyone interested in joining. We will have useful information, tips, suggestions and lots of help for everybody.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 18:08

A warm welcome to anyone interested in joining. We will have useful information, tips, suggestions and lots of help for everybody.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 17:35

Hi everybody! You are welcome to join this open group. We will discuss gardening and plants, particularly in the ½ûÂþÌìÌà context.

Fri, 05/15/2009 - 17:21

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Answer to: ITALIAN ELECTION
Sun, 02/24/2013 - 16:37
  • I would also think that a Bersani/Monti coalition may be a sensible solution; however, Grillo is a wild card -and people feel frustrated and may vote for his group as a protest - and Berlusconi may still surprise us. I do not think that there would be a safe bet on this issue as results are highly unpredictable. 
Sun, 02/24/2013 - 13:31

Yes, you are right Karen. "Intonaco" is the plaster layer that will be applied.

Sun, 02/24/2013 - 10:00

Rendo, proper insulation is most important, both in summer and in winter. Insulation is not only for the roof, duble-glazed PVC windows are fabulous. Expensive, yes, but they would save you money in the long run. Study your house and have a close look at those areas that will loose energy due to lack of insulation, drafts and other incidentals. Also Googlr "isolamento termico sottotetto" and you will find plenty of information and names of specialists. Our house dates back to the 17th C, has thick stone walls and a tiled roof and it is located directly over a river. We have managed to make it energy efficient. Our mains gas central heating warms it up in only 20 minutes. OUr energy bills are very reasonable and the house is cool in summer. You can install the best heating system in the world and the most appropriate for your house; however, without proper insulation, you are only wasting energy.

Answer to: pet microchip
Sat, 02/23/2013 - 17:27

Yes, there is a register. your local vet would be able to help.

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 05:45

Thank you, Ram, for the information.

Answer to: Buying furniture
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 08:58

Perhapsnit is not as easy to find furniture shops in some areas of Italy; however, there is an increasing number of online stores that deliver throughout Italy, such as You can also Google "mobili online" and you will find plenty of offers. I have not used any of these companies, but perhaps others have done it and may give personal advice.

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 18:00

Rendo, whichever system you finally choose, remember that proper insulation is vital to ensure efficiency and make your house confortable throughout the year. Yoou will find that heating with gas bottles is extremely expensive and inconvenient.

Mon, 02/18/2013 - 19:00

Hello and welcome! The Garfagnana area is beautiful. We are in Bagni di Lucca, although we do not live permanently there. Best wishes regarding your renovations. Generally, it is a lot of work, but a very rewarding one.

Fri, 02/15/2013 - 17:26

You have done a wonderful thing for those puppies. Here is a link where you may be able to get some help Best wishes

Tue, 02/12/2013 - 20:06

Well done! Hopefully, Maremma will get used to it. Keep us posted.