Crossed lines - a view from my Casentino balcony

The sun cheered up our purchase after the gloom and cold of the cut off low and its snow, rain and consistent gales. We had Gianluca and Luca and Michele and the termotecnico - heating engineer - around for an appraisal and ordering of the the potential works.

A mix of excitement and tighter planning regulations than you'd wish for. But the great thing is that we have a commodity in common that outbeats all comers: trust and goodwill. Well, that's two commodities. But you know what I mean.

Tomorrow to the Rugby: Italy/Argentina in Florence after a quick trip out to the house to meet the chimneysweeps.

A little snow is left on the pass. Apparently there was a metre up on the Falterona ski runs.

Saluti for a good Friday evening. And if you've never read Haruki Murakami you have such treats in store.