Disco, Disco, Music, and an Old Problem

We have a slight problem where we live in Milan. There is a sort of disco which backs onto our apartment block and the volume of the music, and in particular the bass, can get rather disturbing at times. Five times a week, on average.Still, you can probably thank the disco music for its … [Read more...]

No Quiz Winner Yet….

Hope those having a go are not having any problems. I know that the 'mystery' post is a little difficult to get to, but it can be found. And it does exist, honest! I've tested things and did manage to get to the page. I know from Google Analytics that people have been hunting around.If anyone … [Read more...]

Ecopass Milan

As you may have read/seen, Milan's council has introduced its own brand of pollution limitation measure, know as 'Ecopass'. Basically, to enter the central area of Milan by vehicle between 7:30am and 7:30pm from Monday to Friday, as of 2nd January 2008, it is necessary to pay for and display an … [Read more...]

Sausages, again

Sorry to go banging on about this, but my life seems to be being taken over by the things these days. And the first problem has arisen, thus putting my sausage strategy skills to the test a wee bit.It had to happen I suppose, after all, that's business. My sausage supply has gone from sizzling … [Read more...]

The Great British Blunder

You probably heard the news this week about the loss of data concerning 25 million UK citizens.The data included names, addresses, and bank details. For those specializing in identity theft, it must be something of a dream come true. However, for the victims, it may well be the start of a … [Read more...]