Life / Legally changing my Polish name to English one? [55]

I was asked at my final, citizenship interview if i wanted to change my name and I said no, even tough it were tempting since my first name is rare and not easy to pronounce. I felt it would be disrespectful to my my parents. They gave to me, it's mine for ever. I go mostly by my nick name in american environment and I'm fine with that. I use it longer than my real first name already, it feels quite real now.

My first name is mostly "on the paper" and only a handful of polish friends call me that. My family calls me by my middle name... :)

Who knows, it might even deter an identity theft attempt. What crook would want to memorize my spelling. Hehehe.

Love / i Have been dating a polish guy for 2 years and i NEED help [10]

What about the boyfriend? Can't he talk to his mother to give you a break? You are his choice not hers. Two years is a very long time to put up with this kind of treatment. If he can not defend you know, he never will.

Life / Polish Radios that play good Polish music and English rock music? [19]

ah, you listen to it then... goody.
There are many "old', popular way back when polish or english songs done in this smooth "jazzy" way, enjoyable listening.

Life / Polish Radios that play good Polish music and English rock music? [19]

So, I had a chance to listen to the PIN station a couple of times. It's nice. I have it on now.There are some english, french, italian songs besides polish. I don't know any of the singers, some sound jazzy. Good voices, good music. Adds to my variety...BTW, it is also on radiostacje.com and you don't need to sign up to listen...Warszawa PiN 102 FM

UK, Ireland / British throwing food to trashes... [26]


I have to agree with this one. And, why not make your own? I'm sure the ingredients are there...I would not want any sausage, pierogi, bigos etc, which was in transit for hours, out of the fridge. Nope, thank you.

Food / Any Polish Christmas Recipes? [32]

I heard that Santa can no longer say HO HO HO because it is offensive to certain women...

News / The most useless things in Poland [140]


darn foreigners. lol.

Life / Polish Radios that play good Polish music and English rock music? [19]

so you twisted my arm Bubba, I'm listening now.

News / The most useless things in Poland [140]

Don't they do it in the UK? I thought Poland also has a tax on top of the price, if remember correctly since the last time.

Life / Polish Radios that play good Polish music and English rock music? [19]

hmmm, never heard od this one...but it looks like i need to register to listen? what's up with that?

News / The most useless things in Poland [140]

lol. I bet the ticket actually says $4.99 :) and tax "doesn't count", just the price of the item. Tax is a given. hehehe.

News / The most useless things in Poland [140]

Wouldn't it be a big business in Poland if the window screens for bugs were introduced? Especially, in new homes? Such a little thing, but a huge improvement in quality of life indoor on a nice summer evening.

Bathtubs without a shower curtain and hand held showers drive me nuts too. I totally flooded my cousins bathroom the last time...
Luckily, most of my family members have them or they installed a shower cabin...
Another thing, there are no waste baskets in the bathroom. No place to dump my hair removed from a hairbrush but the toilet bowl, blow you nose and that's where you throw away the Kleenex too. Doesn't it get stuck at some point? ( I will not mention 'other" things) :)

Life / Polish Radios that play good Polish music and English rock music? [19]

wildrover, you may want to take a look at all stations here:

radiostacje.com

Travel / Places to visit Poland for the New Year? [30]


People in Poland really know how to celebrate New Years Eve (Sylwestra). It's pretty boring here comparing to that...

Life / Is there Christmas shopping madness in Poland? [8]


That's the way I remember and I'm glad it still stays this way...

Feedback / Thread title names are missing? [8]


That was a laghter! You are laughing at meeeeee :) Happy Sunday Sledz!

Feedback / Thread title names are missing? [8]

Oh, I see! Changes, changes, changes...just like at work. Nothing stays the same, a good thing - I suppose. :)

Feedback / Thread title names are missing? [8]

I was wondering about that too...see what happens when you miss a few days on PF? :)
Some day when I sign on and notice people using smileys, I will really flip out.

Life / New skyscraper in Warsaw... [58]

Times had changed a lot for the good. I remember how excited my uncle was when they built the Hotel Forum in Warsaw!
He had a watch repair shop close by (Nowogrodzka). Worked well for the business for him then!

Life / New skyscraper in Warsaw... [58]

Very nice looking skyscrapers...long overdue. I like them a lot.

Is Donald Trump moving to Poland or something? :)

News / Poland and Italy - similarities? [15]

That's a funny one! I sent it to my italian friend. Hehehe.

Food / No Bagels in Poland (even though they were invented in Krakow :/ [11]

Ah, warm bread rolls, straight from moms and pops bakery on the corner...yes - good stuff. Do they still exist?

Panera Bread Bakery shops in the US remind me a little of the luxury.
And, their bagels are so gooooood!!!!

Food / Honey Vodka drink suggestions [11]

Honey vodka? Home made from spirytus? Good stuff.

Mint vodka? Yuck.

Food / No Bagels in Poland (even though they were invented in Krakow :/ [11]

See, there goes the whole theory of Jews in Poland. No bagels. So not fair.

I feel bad for you, that you can not find them there. I have a few frozen in my fridge most of the time. Excellent, when defrosted and toasted. I know what you miss and I'm not even jewish :)


Totally agree. Sorry.

Language / Polish Sentence With The Letter S Lots Of Times [13]


Still? I thought it was 70's :)

History / Should Germany claim to be the victims in Poland? [510]

BBoy takes his typical approach (like in past), no facts, just quotes, copy and paste from nazi websites plus some nasty, personal attacks. He is just a messed up young man. Luckily, a minority. He does not know how to talk, debate, convince, have a discussion..etc. That's OK. If that's a young "Germans" attitude and thinking, well..Germany is lost, and that's good for Europe and the world.

z_darius, you waisting you brains on him.

BBoy - shame on you

History / Should Germany claim to be the victims in Poland? [510]

So, Bratwurst Boy..are you going to date or marry a girl from "western" Germany or she would not want you? Just curious, what you think about the East and West Germany today. Is it true that you guys don't mix? I read an article in some magazine some time ago and it got me courious...that's all. How the "west' Germany is looking down on the 'east' Germany. You mention Berlin in your profile, is it east or west? The physical wall may not be there, but what about the psychological?

USA, Canada / Are there any Polish communities in Georgia? [26]


Move to Chicago... Forget Georgia. :)

History / Should Germany claim to be the victims in Poland? [510]

LOL. BBoy is baaack...with all his BS stories :)
Why don't you take care and "fix" your "eastern Germany brothers".... I hear, people from "west' germany wil not even marry anybody from former" east" germany... hehehe