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Forum: Italy
Mar 26th 2015, 3:25 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
Posted By karamia

Re: Anyone in Sicily?

My family live in Agrigento not far from Caltanisetta. Great people and certainly its a culture shock getting used to it. My husband is from there and I am Irish.
Agrigento is a great spot and...
Forum: Italy
Dec 27th 2014, 9:18 am
Replies: 37
Views: 17,853
Posted By karamia

Re: Builders in Sicily - are they trustworthy??

My husband is Sicilian and from Agrigento...our family all live there and my brother in law is a very reputable builder and yes some are cowboys but again I stress local recommendations and agree...
Forum: Italy
Feb 1st 2010, 9:30 am
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By karamia

Re: Monte Paschi Bank-Help!

Thanks :)
I cannot wait until morning,won't sleep tonight(born worrier lol).
No,she isn't like that :)I think she just was taken aback by the guy and his demands.
It is a small village and...
Forum: Italy
Feb 1st 2010, 7:49 am
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By karamia

Re: Monte Paschi Bank-Help!

When we opened the account we were told if it isn't your account it doesn't get paid out and thats that.
We have been late twice before in 8 years and they never paid out(and that was smaller...
Forum: Italy
Feb 1st 2010, 6:17 am
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By karamia

Monte Paschi Bank-Help!

Currently back in the UK for some family matters and received a panicked phone call from my SIL tonight.
We have an AMEX charge card and this month were running late due to Christmas etc
So Amex...
Forum: Italy
Jan 17th 2010, 10:49 pm
Replies: 1,457
Views: 303,496
Posted By karamia

Re: The Comfort Zone. Favourite food, drinks, where to buy, and recipes.

I can't hula hoop without falling over LOL
I am enjoying reading this thread. I usually read more than post though :)
I have three boys now(youngest being 8 months) and this time the baby weight is...
Forum: Italy
Jan 14th 2010, 1:36 am
Replies: 15
Views: 43,799
Posted By karamia

Re: living in Sicily

We live in Agrigento and also are sick of the assumptions that living in Sicily must mean we are in rags or need our heads testing.
I met my Sicilian hubby through work in the UK and after visiting...
Forum: Italy
Dec 8th 2008, 1:52 am
Replies: 121
Views: 12,245
Posted By karamia

Re: BIG IT UP FOR ITALY

Thanks :D
I am due April 26th but could be earlier Dr's tell me :thumbsup:
I have a HUGE craving for olives of any description :rofl:
Forum: Italy
Dec 5th 2008, 5:38 am
Replies: 121
Views: 12,245
Posted By karamia

Re: BIG IT UP FOR ITALY

Oops sorry Lorna,I quoted your post by mistake :D
Getting used to the forum :)
Forum: Italy
Dec 5th 2008, 5:37 am
Replies: 121
Views: 12,245
Posted By karamia

Re: BIG IT UP FOR ITALY

Quite simply,the people and the lifestyle is why I love it so much.
I met and fell head over heels with my Italian hubby who was living and working in the UK.

We decided to move lock stock and...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 8th 2008, 2:23 am
Replies: 31
Views: 24,692
Posted By karamia

Re: What's Leeds like?

I am from Manchester and yes we have Harvey Nics there .
But really who is going to spend £2000+ on a coat?:rofl:
Plus its right next door to M+S :p
My mum tells me its a wonder they are still...
Forum: Italy
Jan 3rd 2008, 2:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 4,794
Posted By karamia

Re: Sicily - What it like?

That is so true Linda :)
My husband is from here and we have a huge family network and friends.
And although my Italian/sicilian is limited(I study at night to speed it up)they are SO warm and if...
Forum: Italy
Jan 3rd 2008, 2:40 am
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By karamia

Re: Hiya new for forum

Water shortage?:rofl:
Someone should fly them out to Sicily!I can show them water shortage!
I have 6 very large tanks that must be filled weekly to ensure constant supply!
And summer?Well summer...
Forum: Italy
Jan 3rd 2008, 2:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By karamia

Re: Hiya new for forum

Btw,Happy New Year!!
Forum: Italy
Jan 3rd 2008, 2:27 am
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By karamia

Re: Hiya new for forum

Hi Rosheen,
Just wanted to welcome you to the forum :)
I am sure someone who is familiar with that region/more exp than I will be along to help.
They are a great bunch here!
How is it in the UK...
Forum: Italy
Jan 3rd 2008, 2:21 am
Replies: 137
Views: 40,203
Posted By karamia

Re: Help!Anybody in Sicily ?!

Buon anno e tanti aguri Beany :D
Yes ,I am in Agrigento,lots of beautiful wines on our doorstep :thumbsup:
And yes the food is amazing; cannolis,(I could eat them until they come out my ears!)all...
Forum: Italy
Dec 5th 2007, 11:28 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 13,400
Posted By karamia

Re: I saw Heinz Baked Beans & curry in the Auchan!

Hi TestaRossa,I am from Manchester too,and the curry mile is something special ;)

The different restaurants may not be what we are used to,but I guess it is nice to have the choice there.
We are...
Forum: Italy
Dec 5th 2007, 11:18 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 13,400
Posted By karamia

Re: I saw Heinz Baked Beans & curry in the Auchan!

Hi Giuliana :)
Yes we can buy Heinz beans at our Conad in Agrigento.
They are stocked on the ethnic shelf along with Tabasco sauce,nasi goreng,Lea&Perrins and Uncle Bens rice ,though overpriced as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 14th 2007, 9:02 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,600
Posted By karamia

Re: Homesickness Rant...

I really feel for you Dave .I am feeling pretty much the same way :(
We have been out in Italy for just over 18 months now~and the horrible horrible homesick feeling will not shift.
I to,plod along...
Forum: Italy
Nov 14th 2007, 7:53 am
Replies: 76
Views: 13,400
Posted By karamia

Re: I saw Heinz Baked Beans & curry in the Auchan!

Ah well,we are off to Catania next month to do a big christmas shop.
We are going to Etnapolis ,the huge mall and they have a Carrefour there-so will be stocking up :)
Also promised our eldest son...
Forum: Italy
Nov 14th 2007, 7:41 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,325
Posted By karamia

Re: SICILY

Almost 18 months now :)
Hubby was born here and so we have all his family around(sometimes agood thing,sometimes not!).
We had been coming over on holidays every couple of years and a few years ago...
Forum: Italy
Nov 14th 2007, 5:43 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,297
Posted By karamia

Re: HELP NEEDED for integrating in VICENZA!

I would second that!Great for nuts and bolts info you will need ;)
Forum: Italy
Nov 14th 2007, 5:23 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,325
Posted By karamia

Re: SICILY

Sorry can't help with the cat situation~we drove over(what an experience!).
I am still partially living out of boxes lol
No wonder they moving house is up ther with divorce etc!
And this is moving...
Forum: Italy
Nov 14th 2007, 5:15 am
Replies: 76
Views: 13,400
Posted By karamia

Re: I saw Heinz Baked Beans & curry in the Auchan!

We would have to travel 2 hours for a chinese or Indian to Catania :blink:
Forum: Italy
Nov 14th 2007, 5:10 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,325
Posted By karamia

Re: SICILY

The thread caught my eye!We are in Agrigento, home to the templi!
Cold here tonight and going to rain.
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