Moving to Ofena - Page 11

maisie21 · #**101** (**permalink**) 23rd July 2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry

Judy,
Not bad but I think the following is better. You can see our house in the air photo in Carrufo. We are 2nd. on the right as you enter off the highway.

http://www.multimap.com/world/IT/Abruzzi/L'Aquila/Ofena

Hi Barry
You are right.
I have also just found our house on it.
judy.

flawed · #**102** (**permalink**) 24th July 2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by maisie21

Hi Lynda
Don't be too disheartened about the state of the house.
Our property had been empty for years when we bought it and was very dirty and damp inside. As with yours the building is very sound but we have got a lot of work to do on the inside walls downstairs to rectify the damp problem.
Our children are also very enthusiastic about us re locating to Italy, they are looking forward to lots of visits.
We have quite a big garden which will take up a lot of our time as it is full of vines, fruit trees and olive trees but at least this will keep us occupied once the bulk of the work has been completed on the house.
Judy

Oh no I'm actually excited, but I have noticed I can't do as much as I used to. I got the moving men here for two hours to move the shop around yesterday,and spent another 3hours fine tuning. I was so sore last night !

Still, it is good to stay active, and I love to garden. The house we like has quite a big garden, terraced on three levels but it is so overgrown we couldn't really walk around it. My head has been stuck all week in Italy,
no matter what happens with the place in Ofena, I really feel this is something I'd like to do.

I'm pretty excited that there will be other expats there. I don't speak Italian but I'm willing to learn.

maisie21 · #**103** (**permalink**) 24th July 2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by flawed

Oh no I'm actually excited, but I have noticed I can't do as much as I used to. I got the moving men here for two hours to move the shop around yesterday,and spent another 3hours fine tuning. I was so sore last night !

Still, it is good to stay active, and I love to garden. The house we like has quite a big garden, terraced on three levels but it is so overgrown we couldn't really walk around it. My head has been stuck all week in Italy,
no matter what happens with the place in Ofena, I really feel this is something I'd like to do.

I'm pretty excited that there will be other expats there. I don't speak Italian but I'm willing to learn.

Hi Lynda
Our garden was quite overgrown when we bought the house and the vines hadn't been pruned for quite a while but a neighbour of ours has been looking after them and the garden for us.
My Italian is still very basic, we are looking to start an Italian speaking course at our local college.they do evening classes weekly.
It would be good to practice on each other when we meet and much more fun.
judy.

Barry · #**104** (**permalink**) 24th July 2008, 01:50 PM

Hi All,

I have just been in touch with Angel Delfino. He just came back from Ofena but says he would be happy to welcome everyone to the town and give what assistance he can. He says I can give you all is email address if you contact me directly. He is also selling memberships in the new club they have started. I don't know where it is in Ofena but I understand it will be a members only bar.
I have some pictures and the official notification but the files are to big!

Barry

maisie21 · #**105** (**permalink**) 24th July 2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry

Hi All,

I have just been in touch with Angel Delfino. He just came back from Ofena but says he would be happy to welcome everyone to the town and give what assistance he can. He says I can give you all is email address if you contact me directly. He is also selling memberships in the new club they have started. I don't know where it is in Ofena but I understand it will be a members only bar.
I have some pictures and the official notification but the files are to big!

Barry

Hi Barry
That would be wonderful thank you.
Is the club just for ex pats?
It would be good to have a central meeting point.
Judy

Barry · #**106** (**permalink**) 24th July 2008, 03:50 PM

Hi Judy,

The way I understand it is the club took over a former bar in Ofena. They have refurbished it and are charging 15 euro to join which gives access to the bar and meeting rooms. They were also talking about installing a web access point for members use and probably a TV for watching all the important soccer games. Membership is open to anyone.
Barry

maisie21 · #**107** (**permalink**) 24th July 2008, 05:06 PM

Hi Barry
That is a very reasonable charge.
Is it yearly?
Have you been in touch with the ex pats community in Pescara.They have been holding meetings and excursions for a number of years apparently?
I was going to see whether I could get in touch with anyone there as the HAI site gives information but no contact details.
Judy

Barry · #**108** (**permalink**) 25th July 2008, 12:01 AM

I think it is yearly. We haven't paid much attention to HAI since our purchase.
More than enough to keep us busy around Carrufo and Ofena.
Barry

flawed · #**109** (**permalink**) 25th July 2008, 02:32 AM

How is internet in Ofena ?

Do you have broadband? Can you have wireless or do you have to have a phone line?

Or is it only available at central points?

Good news about the club. I only saw one cafe /restaurant up past the square.

I didn't really get a chance to explore the town and it's facilities

maisie21 · #**110** (**permalink**) 25th July 2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry

I think it is yearly. We haven't paid much attention to HAI since our purchase.
More than enough to keep us busy around Carrufo and Ofena.
Barry

Hi Barry
We do not have too much to do with HAI now, I just thought that I would mention the expats community in Pescara.
As I said earlier HAI do not offer any contact deatails anyway.
Judy