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Piccoli costruttori crescono
November 10, 2013 // Posted in DIY, family, Lorenzo | No Comments
Dopo una (lunga) fase distruttiva, il piccolo Lorenzo comincia a tollerare che papà e mamma costruiscano dei bellissimi castelli coi mattoncini di legno senza abbatterli appena raggiungono un’altezza decorosa. E presto, probabilmente, pure lui contribuirà alla fase costruttiva.
After a long (18 months) destructive phase, Lorenzo started to tolerate that mom and dad build a castle with wood bricks, without destroying it when it reaches a signigicant height. Maybe soon he will help too in the construction phase…
After a long (18 months) destructive phase, Lorenzo started to tolerate that mom and dad build a castle with wood bricks, without destroying it when it reaches a signigicant height. Maybe soon he will help too in the construction phase…
Destra o sinistra
November 3, 2013 // Posted in Pavia | No Comments
Qui a Pavia la (poca) attenzione che viene dedicata a pedoni e ciclisti e’ cosa tristemente nota. Capita purtroppo spesso di leggere notizie tragiche e a noi pare evidente che ci sia una scarsa sensibilita’ al problema della mobilita’ alternativa. Marciapiedi impunemente usati come parcheggio, pezzi di piste ciclabili sconnesse e che finiscono nel nulla. E quando poi ci sono dei lavori, magari ci si ricorda di segnalare la deviazione per le auto, ma per ciclisti e pedoni e’ raro trovare dei percorsi alternativi ben indicati. E cosi’, per un cantiere dove i pedoni non vengono neanche considerati, ce ne sono altri dove l’informazione e’ forse eccessiva (e non del tutto coerente…)
As often described also in this blog, here in Pavia there is a little sensitivity to the alternative mobility and in general, bike riders and pedestrians have to survive. Usually, in proximity of a construction site, you will not find any indication for pedestrians, and you will find some obstruction in front of you. And where some info exists for pedestrian too, it is a little bit vague…
As often described also in this blog, here in Pavia there is a little sensitivity to the alternative mobility and in general, bike riders and pedestrians have to survive. Usually, in proximity of a construction site, you will not find any indication for pedestrians, and you will find some obstruction in front of you. And where some info exists for pedestrian too, it is a little bit vague…
Lorenzo and Sokratis
November 3, 2013 // Posted in friends, Lorenzo | No Comments
Oggi pomeriggio abbiamo avuto ospiti a casa nostra Maria Cristina e Alexandros, col piccolo Sokratis, un compagno di nido di Lorenzo. C’erano anche Mariateresa e Matteo, collega di Maria Cristina, e abbiamo trascorso momenti davvero speciali, in compagnia dei due piccoli, che hanno monopolizzato l’attenzione. E’ stato davvero un bel pomeriggio, perche’ e’ bello vivere la sensazione che una nuova amicizia, di quelle vere, si sta formando. E ovviamente speriamo di rivedervi tutti molto presto. Grazie davvero!
Today in the afternon we had Maria Cristina and Alexandros, and their little Sokratis, at our place, together with Matteo and Mariateresa. It was amazing to see Lorenzo and Sokratis play together, like it happens at the nursery, and it has been very nice to feel the sensation of being together with true friends. We know Matteo and Mariateresa since a lot of time, but we were very happy to start a new friendship with Maria Cristina and Alexandros too. And we hope to see you all pretty soon. Thanks again.
Today in the afternon we had Maria Cristina and Alexandros, and their little Sokratis, at our place, together with Matteo and Mariateresa. It was amazing to see Lorenzo and Sokratis play together, like it happens at the nursery, and it has been very nice to feel the sensation of being together with true friends. We know Matteo and Mariateresa since a lot of time, but we were very happy to start a new friendship with Maria Cristina and Alexandros too. And we hope to see you all pretty soon. Thanks again.
Una cioccolata in buona compagnia
October 27, 2013 // Posted in friends | No Comments
L’amicizia che lega la componente maschile adulta di casa sacchibelli alla Nico risale ai tempi del liceo, ed e’ sempre bello rivedersi e reincontrarsi. Eravamo stati da lei gia’ a gennaio (vedi qui), poi ci si era rivisti in collina (vedi qui) e non potevamo certo rinunciare all’invito per una buona cioccolata in compagnia. Cosi’ eccoci a invader la sua bellissima casa, e a divertirci vedendo Lorenzo giocare con le stupende Beatrice e Giulia, e con anche la cuginetta Elena. Che dire, grazie di cuore!!!
We know our friend Nico since a lot of years and it is always nice to meet her again. It happens often enough (see here and here) and also today we happily accepted her invitation for an hot chocolate at her place. It was really nice to see little Lorenzo to play with her beatiful Giulia and Beatrice. And also with their cousin Elena. Thanks a lot, we really enjoyed this afternoon spent all together.
We know our friend Nico since a lot of years and it is always nice to meet her again. It happens often enough (see here and here) and also today we happily accepted her invitation for an hot chocolate at her place. It was really nice to see little Lorenzo to play with her beatiful Giulia and Beatrice. And also with their cousin Elena. Thanks a lot, we really enjoyed this afternoon spent all together.
Crepes in compagnia
October 26, 2013 // Posted in food, friends | No Comments
Antonio e Fernando sono due colleghi e amici con cui capita di vederci spesso (ad esempio qui); cosi’ ci e’ venuto naturale invitarli, giovedi’ scorso, per una buona pizza in compagnia e per la degustazione delle celebri crepes di casa sacchibelli. La farcitura, a base di nutella o composta di mirtilli, le ha rese particolarmente gustose, e l’impressione e’ che i nostri due ospiti abbiano gradito. Grazie davvero, e grazie anche per aver fatto giocare Lorenzo. La mattina dopo, le prime parole che ha detto al risveglio sono state: ntonio, nando…
Antonio and Fernando are dear friends and colleagues and we like to share some nice experience with them (see here). So, last Thursday we invited them for a pizza, and then we prepared some good sweet crepes, filled with blueberry jam or Nutella. It seems that they enjoyed the dinner a lot. Thanks for coming and thanks for playing with little Lorenzo. He was so happy that the first words he sad when he wake up were “ntonio, nando”.
Antonio and Fernando are dear friends and colleagues and we like to share some nice experience with them (see here). So, last Thursday we invited them for a pizza, and then we prepared some good sweet crepes, filled with blueberry jam or Nutella. It seems that they enjoyed the dinner a lot. Thanks for coming and thanks for playing with little Lorenzo. He was so happy that the first words he sad when he wake up were “ntonio, nando”.
To root or not to root
October 21, 2013 // Posted in computer | No Comments
Qui dai sacchibelli, come sapete, siamo felici utenti linux. Cosí, se vi domandate che tipo di smartphone preferiamo, la risposta e’ facile. Infatti abbiamo due relativametne vecchi smartphone Android di caratteristiche medie, un LG P500 (Optimus One) per la componente maschile adulta e un Samsung Galaxy GT-I8150 (Wonder) per la componente femminile. Diciamo che, per essere politicamente corretti, non abbiamo preso in considerazioni telefoni Apple per questioni di prezzo e telefoni Windows perche’ ai tempi dei nostri acquisti non esistevano. Ma se siamo entusiasti di linux, Android ci piace ma ci entusiasma meno. E almeno la componente maschile sta valutando, per il futuro, soluzioni linux meno legate a Google, come Jolla o Firefox OS. Questa lunga introduzione per dire che finalmente ci siamo decisi a “rootare” i nostri smartphone. Non ci piace il ricatto per cui se si “roota” il telefono si perde la garanzia, ma ormai la garanzia e’ andata e non si capisce perche’ non dovremmo avere pieno potere su un oggetto che abbiamo comperato. E come prima azione abbiamo finalmente rimosso tutte le pessime app forzatamente installate dal produttore. E ci sentiamo un po’ piu’ liberi.
Here at sacchibelli, as you know, we are happy linux users. So, if you wonder which kind of smartphone we prefer, the answer is pretty easy. We have two relatively old mid-range android phones: an LG P500 (Optimus One) for the male component, and a Samsung Galaxy GT-I8150 (Wonder) for the female component. Let’s say that, to be politically correct, we didn’t take in consideration Apple phones because of price target and Windows phone because they were not present when we bought our smartphones. While we are excited about linux, we are happy (but not enthusiast) about Android, and in the future, at least the male component, will evaluate some linux phone not so “Google oriented” (Jolla or Firefox OS are under investigation now). This long introduction to explain that after some thinking we decided to root our phones. We dislike the fact that the warranty becomes void after that operation, and however we prefer to have full power on something we bought. And as first step we happily remove all the junk apps that were by default installed on our phones. And we feel more free than before.
Here at sacchibelli, as you know, we are happy linux users. So, if you wonder which kind of smartphone we prefer, the answer is pretty easy. We have two relatively old mid-range android phones: an LG P500 (Optimus One) for the male component, and a Samsung Galaxy GT-I8150 (Wonder) for the female component. Let’s say that, to be politically correct, we didn’t take in consideration Apple phones because of price target and Windows phone because they were not present when we bought our smartphones. While we are excited about linux, we are happy (but not enthusiast) about Android, and in the future, at least the male component, will evaluate some linux phone not so “Google oriented” (Jolla or Firefox OS are under investigation now). This long introduction to explain that after some thinking we decided to root our phones. We dislike the fact that the warranty becomes void after that operation, and however we prefer to have full power on something we bought. And as first step we happily remove all the junk apps that were by default installed on our phones. And we feel more free than before.
Breakfast at Casaschi
October 20, 2013 // Posted in food, Lorenzo | No Comments
Era da tempo che non si andava piu’, la domenica mattina, a fare colazione da Casaschi, il bar/pasticceria che si raggiunge, con una bella passeggiata, da casa nostra e che propone ottimi croissant ripieni di crema al cioccolato. Era stata un’abitudine quasi settimanale durante l’attesa di Lorenzo, ci si era recati qualche volta con Lorenzo piccolino, ma ultimamente avevamo perso questa pregevole abitudine. Ora i mesi passano e Lorenzo e’ sempre piu’ un ometto (un po’ monello, ma pur sempre un ometto) e cosi’ stamattina ci abbiamo riprovato. Ed e’ stato bellissimo fare colazione tutti e tre, con Lorenzo seduto tra noi due…
In the past, before Lorenzo arrived, we used to go, on Sunday morning, to “Pasticceria Casaschi” for a sweet breakfast. Today, after longtime, we decided to come back, together with Lorenzo. And it was really nice to have breakfast all together in a so special place…
In the past, before Lorenzo arrived, we used to go, on Sunday morning, to “Pasticceria Casaschi” for a sweet breakfast. Today, after longtime, we decided to come back, together with Lorenzo. And it was really nice to have breakfast all together in a so special place…
Asilo Malcovati
October 20, 2013 // Posted in friends | No Comments
Ieri pomeriggio siamo passati a trovare i nostri amici Luca e Chiara per una merenda. Sapevamo che c’erano altri ospiti, ma quando siamo entrati, ci e’ sembrato quasi di essere ad un asilo nido. Oltre alla splendida Anna, c’erano infatti i piccoli Lorenzo e Claudia (con i genitori Dario e Marianna) e la piccolissima Martina. Che dire, e’ stata una merenda decisamente allegra. E considerando che i presenti erano quasi tutti coloro che erano presenti anche a inizio gennaio (vedi qui), e’ stato sorprendente accorgersi di quanto siano cresciuti i bimbi. Grazie a tutti!!!!
Yesterday, in the afternoon, we went at Luca’s and Chiara’s place, for a snack together. We knew that there were other guests, but when we opened the door, we felt like in a nursery. We met (after 9 months) little Lorenzo and Claudia (with dad Dario and mom Marianna) and also little Martina. And, obviously, it was a really happy snack. Thanks!!!
Yesterday, in the afternoon, we went at Luca’s and Chiara’s place, for a snack together. We knew that there were other guests, but when we opened the door, we felt like in a nursery. We met (after 9 months) little Lorenzo and Claudia (with dad Dario and mom Marianna) and also little Martina. And, obviously, it was a really happy snack. Thanks!!!
Dolce personalizzazione
October 14, 2013 // Posted in food | No Comments
Capitano periodi un po’ difficili, in cui il morale non e’ proprio alle stelle. Si dice che il cioccolato faccia miracoli, e la Nutella forse anche di piu’. Vediamo di provare la versione personalizzata.
It happens, sometimes, that you feel in a funk. A common think is that in such a situation, chocolate has a great power, and Nutella probably more. Let’s try with a personalized version…
It happens, sometimes, that you feel in a funk. A common think is that in such a situation, chocolate has a great power, and Nutella probably more. Let’s try with a personalized version…
Piccoli pasticcieri crescono
October 12, 2013 // Posted in food, Lorenzo | No Comments
I primi freddi autunnali e l’asilo nido hanno inevitabilmente portato i primi malanni per il piccolo Lorenzo, con tosse e un po’ di febbre. In questo weekend in cui siamo quindi rassegnati a stare tappati in casa, cosa c’era di meglio se non preparare tutti assieme una bella torta. Cosi’, con l’ausilio di un aiutante davvero speciale (nella foto mentre prepara l’impasto) abbiamo preparato una buonissima torta allo yoghurt. E ci siamo divertiti un sacco.
Little Lorenzo is sick this weekend: he has cough and fever. So this weekend we have to stay at home and we decided to involve him in the preparation of a cake. It was very funny, and Lorenzo appreciated the idea. And at the end, the cake was really good. Thanks a lot little confectioner…
Little Lorenzo is sick this weekend: he has cough and fever. So this weekend we have to stay at home and we decided to involve him in the preparation of a cake. It was very funny, and Lorenzo appreciated the idea. And at the end, the cake was really good. Thanks a lot little confectioner…












