In one of the forums I participate in from time to time I go by the user name of 'Jakofal', and this is probably pretty accurate. I am a dabbler, have always been a dabbler and probably always will be. I not only like knowing how to do things, but also understanding how to do them well. Lots of … [Read more...]
Slagging off Italy
June 23, 2005 By Leave a Comment
OK, I admit it, I do go on rather negatively about the living museum at times, but warts and all, I prefer Italy to my home country the UK. Why?Well, I thought England was getting too violent, many people who work in the country seem to be on the road to deep depression and I dare not give my … [Read more...]
A quick post
June 20, 2005 By Leave a Comment
It's hot and humid. Very hot and humid here. (30+ degrees C, but feels like 40 degrees - hot) I'm sitting here in my undies with the fan blowing towards me and the laptop, which has been giving signs that it too is starting to suffer from the effects of the heat.The vampire like creatures that go … [Read more...]
A referendum
June 10, 2005 By Leave a Comment
This Sunday and Monday Italians will have the opportunity to vote on the issue of 'assisted fertility', something which is illegal under current Italian law.Why is it illegal? Well there seem to be a couple of reasons. Firstly, the Pope and his church are against it, because the Roman Catholics … [Read more...]
A game for the kids of all ages
June 9, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Coming to the living museum this summer? Driving here by any chance? Well, if you are you could try this little game. Let's call it 'Spot the different types of eateries.'How do you play? Easy you look for these different types of eatery:Bar - 1 point Bar tabaccaio - 2 points Bar … [Read more...]
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