szarlotka
15 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / All That Manners Business [I'm Polish, moved to UK as an au pair.] [87]
None taken....
so remember, no offense to the good and kind english here.
None taken....
szarlotka
14 Oct 2008
Travel / My trip to Poland - I hated Katowice, loved Krakow, and adored Bielsko [59]
Never as far as I can find out although it did ring a bell earlier in the day.The only two Brit cities that have been European Capital of Culture are Glasgow (1990) and Liverpool (2008). Maybe there is an English capital of culture award but I've never heard of it.
Really? WHEN?
Never as far as I can find out although it did ring a bell earlier in the day.The only two Brit cities that have been European Capital of Culture are Glasgow (1990) and Liverpool (2008). Maybe there is an English capital of culture award but I've never heard of it.
szarlotka
14 Oct 2008
Love / My polish girlfriend will not leave [47]
If I'm honest, so am I....
I wonder if it involves root vegetables
If I'm honest, so am I....
I wonder if it involves root vegetables
szarlotka
14 Oct 2008
Love / My polish girlfriend will not leave [47]
Now now. You do realise this could be another fireif length mega runner.
Please do elaborate on what the crudeness related to your personal habits is?
Now now. You do realise this could be another fireif length mega runner.
szarlotka
14 Oct 2008
Travel / My trip to Poland - I hated Katowice, loved Krakow, and adored Bielsko [59]
I found Katowice disappointing after Wroclaw and Krakow. It is a business city and the relics of communist architecture were fairly evident. No doubt it is changing fast after six or seven years when I was last there. It was also the only place in Poland that I found slightly threatening (around the railway station). Mind you all things are relative - it wasn't Moss Side or Medellin !
<stands back and awaits the Polonophobe comments>
I found Katowice disappointing after Wroclaw and Krakow. It is a business city and the relics of communist architecture were fairly evident. No doubt it is changing fast after six or seven years when I was last there. It was also the only place in Poland that I found slightly threatening (around the railway station). Mind you all things are relative - it wasn't Moss Side or Medellin !
<stands back and awaits the Polonophobe comments>
szarlotka
14 Oct 2008
Travel / My trip to Poland - I hated Katowice, loved Krakow, and adored Bielsko [59]
Steady on. Just to complete the triumvirate we must not forget Glasgow.
So is Liverpool. I rest my case.
Steady on. Just to complete the triumvirate we must not forget Glasgow.
szarlotka
13 Oct 2008
szarlotka
13 Oct 2008
Life / Why are Polish people cheap? [126]
Will I have to like curling in this brave new caledonian world?
Will I have to like curling in this brave new caledonian world?
szarlotka
13 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / UK recession on the way? [58]
Given that there is a major credit crunch on, can somebody please explain why the number of junk mailings inviting me to have a platinum or gold credit card has not decreased at all?
Confused of middle England (Earth?)
Given that there is a major credit crunch on, can somebody please explain why the number of junk mailings inviting me to have a platinum or gold credit card has not decreased at all?
Confused of middle England (Earth?)
szarlotka
13 Oct 2008
Life / Why are Polish people cheap? [126]
Politicians? Brownie points? Heaven forbid we should associate the two.
Now we have two Scottish banks effectively nationalised we can all be a bit more thrifty. As long as we don't get Scottish notes because my local chip shop doesn't like them.
He is doing what he can.
Politicians? Brownie points? Heaven forbid we should associate the two.
Now we have two Scottish banks effectively nationalised we can all be a bit more thrifty. As long as we don't get Scottish notes because my local chip shop doesn't like them.
szarlotka
13 Oct 2008
Love / My polish girlfriend will not leave [47]
Hmm. This all sounds a bit Fatal Attraction like to me. Change the locks, buy a false moustache, walk a different way to uni each day and give her Filios1's e-mail address.
Hmm. This all sounds a bit Fatal Attraction like to me. Change the locks, buy a false moustache, walk a different way to uni each day and give her Filios1's e-mail address.
szarlotka
13 Oct 2008
Life / Why are Polish people cheap? [126]
Prudence. That's a Scottish word much loved of the new saviour of the global economy.
Carefulness, yes.
Prudence. That's a Scottish word much loved of the new saviour of the global economy.
szarlotka
11 Oct 2008
szarlotka
11 Oct 2008
Love / I like this Polish girl, but she doesn't get my... English sense of humor [124]
I think it lost something in the translation
Examples of greek humour:
I think it lost something in the translation
szarlotka
10 Oct 2008
Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]
Maybe he will give up girls for Lent. And then there's Christmas. No more than 80 I'd say.
in one year he will have slept with 104 girls.I call this speed.
Maybe he will give up girls for Lent. And then there's Christmas. No more than 80 I'd say.
szarlotka
10 Oct 2008
Love / I like this Polish girl, but she doesn't get my... English sense of humor [124]
I've been married to one for yonks so let me know if you find the answer bja.
Seriously, my experience has been that the more you get to know her the more she will feel comfortable in laughing with you. There is a more 'formal' start to a friendship or relationship, at least there was in my courting days.
I've been married to one for yonks so let me know if you find the answer bja.
Seriously, my experience has been that the more you get to know her the more she will feel comfortable in laughing with you. There is a more 'formal' start to a friendship or relationship, at least there was in my courting days.
szarlotka
7 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Passed theory in UK, failed driving. Possible to take driving test in PL? [23]
I don't know. I will let someone from Poland answer that. But you have to be resident for 185 days in Poland to get their license.
I don't know. I will let someone from Poland answer that. But you have to be resident for 185 days in Poland to get their license.
szarlotka
7 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Passed theory in UK, failed driving. Possible to take driving test in PL? [23]
Yes. But I don't see how it will help if you are still thinking of Poland. But if you are thinking of getting a license in Ireland then it is valid in the UK. I would imagine you would have to pass their theory test though. I have never heard of a country accepting another country's theory test.
Have you considered taking one of those intensive week long (or so) courses with the test at the end of it.
Is Irish citizenship qualifying for EU?
Yes. But I don't see how it will help if you are still thinking of Poland. But if you are thinking of getting a license in Ireland then it is valid in the UK. I would imagine you would have to pass their theory test though. I have never heard of a country accepting another country's theory test.
Have you considered taking one of those intensive week long (or so) courses with the test at the end of it.
szarlotka
7 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Passed theory in UK, failed driving. Possible to take driving test in PL? [23]
This may help:
To obtain a Polish licence it is necessary to pass a Polish driving test and to be resident in Poland for at least 185 days in each calendar year. Applicants may also be required to provide medical certificates confirming that they have no medical or psychological disorders which impede their ability to drive.
Driver's licences issued by other EU countries are valid for use in Poland, but EU citizens have the option of exchanging their licence for a Polish one if they wish to, without having to take a Polish driving test. They must have held an EU citizen's residence card for at least 185 days before applying for the Polish licence.
This may help:
To obtain a Polish licence it is necessary to pass a Polish driving test and to be resident in Poland for at least 185 days in each calendar year. Applicants may also be required to provide medical certificates confirming that they have no medical or psychological disorders which impede their ability to drive.
Driver's licences issued by other EU countries are valid for use in Poland, but EU citizens have the option of exchanging their licence for a Polish one if they wish to, without having to take a Polish driving test. They must have held an EU citizen's residence card for at least 185 days before applying for the Polish licence.
szarlotka
7 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Passed theory in UK, failed driving. Possible to take driving test in PL? [23]
The average pass rate for UK practical test is about 43%. The evaerge number of attempts to get the license is about 2.3. So sthat makes you slightly below average not good. Keep at it here is my advice to you. dnz makes some good points. Ever driven a left hand drive car? Ever tried to read Polish road signs? Speak Polish?
The average pass rate for UK practical test is about 43%. The evaerge number of attempts to get the license is about 2.3. So sthat makes you slightly below average not good. Keep at it here is my advice to you. dnz makes some good points. Ever driven a left hand drive car? Ever tried to read Polish road signs? Speak Polish?
szarlotka
7 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Passed theory in UK, failed driving. Possible to take driving test in PL? [23]
For a reason. Well if you go ahead with your plan let us know which area of the UK you will be driving in....
For a reason. Well if you go ahead with your plan let us know which area of the UK you will be driving in....
szarlotka
7 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Passed theory in UK, failed driving. Possible to take driving test in PL? [23]
If you can't pass a UK practical test you won't pass in PL either. Practice makes perfect.....
If you can't pass a UK practical test you won't pass in PL either. Practice makes perfect.....
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
News / Should rape carry a life sentence in Poland? [146]
yes. UK drinking game which relies upon numerical dexterity. I won't bore you with the detailed rules of play
yes. UK drinking game which relies upon numerical dexterity. I won't bore you with the detailed rules of play
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
News / Should rape carry a life sentence in Poland? [146]
And unto all his followers, except them that he must smite for showing teeth whilst playing fizz buzz down the bar
peace be unto him
And unto all his followers, except them that he must smite for showing teeth whilst playing fizz buzz down the bar
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
News / Should rape carry a life sentence in Poland? [146]
That's because you are now a mad Mullah. I read it here so it must be true
That's because you are now a mad Mullah. I read it here so it must be true
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
Travel / PLANES VERSUS TRAINS ~ WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? [32]
Phew. Hang on. I live near the flight path for LTN. ****
Phew. Hang on. I live near the flight path for LTN. ****
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
Travel / PLANES VERSUS TRAINS ~ WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? [32]
Very. It's not Heathrow T5 is it. I'm there in a few days and I'm getting worried LOL
Very. It's not Heathrow T5 is it. I'm there in a few days and I'm getting worried LOL
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
Travel / PLANES VERSUS TRAINS ~ WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? [32]
Yes but you can't let them bang into each other like rolling stock can you?
Yes but you can't let them bang into each other like rolling stock can you?
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
Travel / PLANES VERSUS TRAINS ~ WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? [32]
True but you can't really shunt aircraft either
True but you can't really shunt aircraft either
szarlotka
6 Oct 2008
News / Should rape carry a life sentence in Poland? [146]
Yeh. I've noticed and quite right too. You make some interesting points concerning reliance upon 'third party' support to deal with recovery. Why not widen the debate to cover abdication of personal responsibilities in many situations? And, no, I'm not advocating do it yourself recovery from physical assault. It's just that more and more I see people unwilling to take responsibility for their actions and relying upon others all the time. The rise of the blame culture is to me very worrying.
I prefer to look at the good side of people.
Yeh. I've noticed and quite right too. You make some interesting points concerning reliance upon 'third party' support to deal with recovery. Why not widen the debate to cover abdication of personal responsibilities in many situations? And, no, I'm not advocating do it yourself recovery from physical assault. It's just that more and more I see people unwilling to take responsibility for their actions and relying upon others all the time. The rise of the blame culture is to me very worrying.