PolskaDoll
11 Jul 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish parents hang themselves at their Lincoln, UK home [66]
Are they?
Then again usually british eople working abroad are highly skilled
Are they?
PolskaDoll
11 Jul 2008
Language / tips for a westerner learning polish? [5]
One of our members, janusz, has kindly put together a serious of videos to help people learning Polish. https://polishforums.com/language/lessons-units-10526/5/
There are many other tips and hint in the language sections of the forum.
The language is difficult to learn but take it slowly and you'll get there. :)
One of our members, janusz, has kindly put together a serious of videos to help people learning Polish. https://polishforums.com/language/lessons-units-10526/5/
There are many other tips and hint in the language sections of the forum.
The language is difficult to learn but take it slowly and you'll get there. :)
PolskaDoll
8 Jul 2008
PolskaDoll
8 Jul 2008
Feedback / Forum times? a noob question perhaps... [20]
Outer space, I sometimes think :)
The answers to your questions are above. Please read. And I won't confirm if it's run from the USA or;
. :D
where is this forum running from??
Outer space, I sometimes think :)
The answers to your questions are above. Please read. And I won't confirm if it's run from the USA or;
a secret base somewhere under the ocean off the coast of Peru
. :D
PolskaDoll
7 Jul 2008
PolskaDoll
7 Jul 2008
Food / Food taboo, therapeutic food: Questions about the food culture in Poland [24]
This is probably what my friend took. I don't know, I didn't get near enough to ask her ;) Definitely was garlic though.
For cold....hot milk+crushed garlic+honey+ butter ...
This is probably what my friend took. I don't know, I didn't get near enough to ask her ;) Definitely was garlic though.
PolskaDoll
7 Jul 2008
Food / Food taboo, therapeutic food: Questions about the food culture in Poland [24]
That's because you ate ice cream. Imagine being that poor kid with a sore throat and having crunch up and try and swallow the shell of an M&M...
That's because you ate ice cream. Imagine being that poor kid with a sore throat and having crunch up and try and swallow the shell of an M&M...
PolskaDoll
7 Jul 2008
Food / Food taboo, therapeutic food: Questions about the food culture in Poland [24]
While you were dancing around with an ice cream? Poor little lass.
I was informed on Saturday (after twisting my knee) that vinegar and cold water is good to put on it to help swelling and pain.
While you were dancing around with an ice cream? Poor little lass.
the therapeutic uses of food
I was informed on Saturday (after twisting my knee) that vinegar and cold water is good to put on it to help swelling and pain.
PolskaDoll
7 Jul 2008
Food / Food taboo, therapeutic food: Questions about the food culture in Poland [24]
That is sheer cruelty. ;)
As kids we used to claim we had sore throats so we'd get ice cream.
That is sheer cruelty. ;)
As kids we used to claim we had sore throats so we'd get ice cream.
PolskaDoll
7 Jul 2008
Food / Food taboo, therapeutic food: Questions about the food culture in Poland [24]
My friend uses garlic when she has a cold and sore throat (needless to say I avoid her when she's not well). Is this a common thing to use for the cold?
My friend uses garlic when she has a cold and sore throat (needless to say I avoid her when she's not well). Is this a common thing to use for the cold?
PolskaDoll
6 Jul 2008
News / Poland: the 51st state of America [119]
You've never voted in Scotland recently then. I had to take a half day off work to read through all the candidates and parties. ;) I think I remember there was one called The Pensioners Party or something like that...
I doubt many countries can boast a ballot paper that's A3 in size.
You've never voted in Scotland recently then. I had to take a half day off work to read through all the candidates and parties. ;) I think I remember there was one called The Pensioners Party or something like that...
PolskaDoll
24 Jun 2008
Travel / Are any shops open at 2am at Katowice airport? [8]
You could use the time to get your postcards all written and sent off! ;)
Maybe I can write loadsa letters just so that I can use the 24 hr Post Office!! LOL
You could use the time to get your postcards all written and sent off! ;)
PolskaDoll
24 Jun 2008
Travel / Are any shops open at 2am at Katowice airport? [8]
As I said, if you click on the link for Terminal 2 there are cafes open 24 hr. Or so the website says. :)
I don't know what else you'd want to do in an airport at 2 AM besides grab a drink and maybe read a book or snooze...
As I said, if you click on the link for Terminal 2 there are cafes open 24 hr. Or so the website says. :)
I don't know what else you'd want to do in an airport at 2 AM besides grab a drink and maybe read a book or snooze...
PolskaDoll
23 Jun 2008
Travel / Are any shops open at 2am at Katowice airport? [8]
The post office is 24 hours :)
There might be some more information at Katowice Airport. :) Some 24hr cafes in terminal 2. Click on the link on the site. The airport information number is there too.
The post office is 24 hours :)
There might be some more information at Katowice Airport. :) Some 24hr cafes in terminal 2. Click on the link on the site. The airport information number is there too.
PolskaDoll
23 Jun 2008
Life / Visiting a Polish friend who's just given birth? Flowers, gift? [23]
I wouldn't give any Polish guys I know a bottle of wine in this situation. Most likely vodka or some beer.
If you really must, a bottle of wine is a much better idea.
I wouldn't give any Polish guys I know a bottle of wine in this situation. Most likely vodka or some beer.
PolskaDoll
23 Jun 2008
Life / Visiting a Polish friend who's just given birth? Flowers, gift? [23]
After talking to my friend, I have to agree with that. I've never considered buying things like that for a new mother. So I mentioned it to my friend who had a baby recently and she said that she'd had to change the kind of milk her son gets a couple of times since he was born. Basically, if I had gone into a shop to buy formula from someone elses kids I'd have been lost.
As for clothes. Sensible baby clothes are best. Designer baby clothes are not. They grow out of them in minutes and are therefore, a waste of money.
diapers, bottles, baby milk and such - definitely not!
After talking to my friend, I have to agree with that. I've never considered buying things like that for a new mother. So I mentioned it to my friend who had a baby recently and she said that she'd had to change the kind of milk her son gets a couple of times since he was born. Basically, if I had gone into a shop to buy formula from someone elses kids I'd have been lost.
As for clothes. Sensible baby clothes are best. Designer baby clothes are not. They grow out of them in minutes and are therefore, a waste of money.
PolskaDoll
23 Jun 2008
Life / Visiting a Polish friend who's just given birth? Flowers, gift? [23]
Then I guess your gift to the new parents would be a can of air freshener and two sets of earplugs. ;)
Then I guess your gift to the new parents would be a can of air freshener and two sets of earplugs. ;)
PolskaDoll
23 Jun 2008
Life / Visiting a Polish friend who's just given birth? Flowers, gift? [23]
Always a good idea ;)
Not a big fan of children then.
A bottle of vodka for the father!
Always a good idea ;)
VaFunkoolo
Not a big fan of children then.
PolskaDoll
23 Jun 2008
Life / Visiting a Polish friend who's just given birth? Flowers, gift? [23]
Yes they do. New Mothers are not usually among that group. New parents think their babies are gorgeous, no matter what.
Then you'd be on Jerry Springer not Jeremy "I think I am the Lord" Kyle.
I thought about it. While I may think someone's kid is not as gorgeous at they make out, I would keep those thoughts to myself. Society may fail, but I'll have kept my friends ;)
Some people appreciate straight up honesty
Yes they do. New Mothers are not usually among that group. New parents think their babies are gorgeous, no matter what.
if you go 'dang, your kid sure is ugly'
Then you'd be on Jerry Springer not Jeremy "I think I am the Lord" Kyle.
so if you think about it, it's actually the right thing to do and your moral obligation to society at large.
I thought about it. While I may think someone's kid is not as gorgeous at they make out, I would keep those thoughts to myself. Society may fail, but I'll have kept my friends ;)
PolskaDoll
23 Jun 2008
Life / Visiting a Polish friend who's just given birth? Flowers, gift? [23]
Might as well end the friendship sooner rather than later...
Flowers are nice. My Polish friend had a baby a year ago and when the baby was born a couple of us clubbed together and bought the baby lots of things, mostly useful things like bibs, clothes and baby talc, shampoo, all that kind of thing. We also put together and bought Mummy vouchers for her favourite shop and we bought Daddy some beer (so he was happy :).
I don't think you can go wrong really. :)
If the kid's ugly it's better to be honest from the start
Might as well end the friendship sooner rather than later...
some flowers
Flowers are nice. My Polish friend had a baby a year ago and when the baby was born a couple of us clubbed together and bought the baby lots of things, mostly useful things like bibs, clothes and baby talc, shampoo, all that kind of thing. We also put together and bought Mummy vouchers for her favourite shop and we bought Daddy some beer (so he was happy :).
I don't think you can go wrong really. :)
PolskaDoll
21 Jun 2008
News / What are your 10 fave things about Poland? And 10 least favourite? [130]
Like: argos.co.uk/product/8500179 This Eurola. I have one, they're very handy during the summer...er, winter ;)
What's that?
Like: argos.co.uk/product/8500179 This Eurola. I have one, they're very handy during the summer...er, winter ;)
PolskaDoll
21 Jun 2008
USA, Canada / Pole (Lukasz Zbylut) - the most wanted student in USA [11]
Great achievement I would say. All the moreso because 5 years ago he couldn't speak English. His family are very proud of him and so they should be. :)
Great achievement I would say. All the moreso because 5 years ago he couldn't speak English. His family are very proud of him and so they should be. :)
PolskaDoll
21 Jun 2008
Life / How do you Poles feel about the fact that so many Poles work abroad? [145]
It didn't start off that way though. Somewhere along the line, in the 20th century at some point, their families moved here from wherever they came from in Asia. In the next 100 years your great-great grandkid will be on here saying "The vast majority of Poles were born here!", because, of course, the Poles who are settling here now will be their great-great-great (roughly) grandparents.
BTW, the toilet thing, it's grown old.
1. the vast majority of asians in britain were BORN HERE.
It didn't start off that way though. Somewhere along the line, in the 20th century at some point, their families moved here from wherever they came from in Asia. In the next 100 years your great-great grandkid will be on here saying "The vast majority of Poles were born here!", because, of course, the Poles who are settling here now will be their great-great-great (roughly) grandparents.
BTW, the toilet thing, it's grown old.
PolskaDoll
20 Jun 2008
Life / How do you Poles feel about the fact that so many Poles work abroad? [145]
Puzzy, Ewilina wasn't critising Poles working abroad, in fact, the opposite and she was looking at obtaining a Polish point of view about Poles working abroad, which most people seem to have missed. She was also looking at obtaining a Polish point of view on any effects on Poland with so many Poles moving abroad. That is how I understood it anyway.
Ewilina:
This is a subject I'm very curious about.
- And exactly why would you be so 'curious' about it?
This is a subject I'm very curious about.
- And exactly why would you be so 'curious' about it?
Puzzy, Ewilina wasn't critising Poles working abroad, in fact, the opposite and she was looking at obtaining a Polish point of view about Poles working abroad, which most people seem to have missed. She was also looking at obtaining a Polish point of view on any effects on Poland with so many Poles moving abroad. That is how I understood it anyway.
PolskaDoll
20 Jun 2008
UK, Ireland / Poland V's UK - staying or leaving? [11]
I sort of agree with that. Most of my Polish friends have every intention of staying here in the long term and have no real plans to return to Poland for good. They are certainly settling down, going to college and planning families here (those who are married or in relationships are anyway). Although a couple of them have said to me they intend on going back to Poland by next year but I can't see it. Maybe it's just the Polish people I know but certainly most of them will be staying here.
Let's see how the next year goes for Britain though. Maybe we'll be heading elsewhere... ;)
so I reckon its pretty mixed......many will head home eventually
I sort of agree with that. Most of my Polish friends have every intention of staying here in the long term and have no real plans to return to Poland for good. They are certainly settling down, going to college and planning families here (those who are married or in relationships are anyway). Although a couple of them have said to me they intend on going back to Poland by next year but I can't see it. Maybe it's just the Polish people I know but certainly most of them will be staying here.
Let's see how the next year goes for Britain though. Maybe we'll be heading elsewhere... ;)
PolskaDoll
14 Jun 2008
Life / Questions about life in Gdansk (last ten years) [3]
I had a feeling this was the case.
Thanks. Helpful indeed :)
Via Warszawa - not sure what year direct flights started
I had a feeling this was the case.
Wrzeszcz?
Wrzeszcz?
Wrzeszcz?
Thanks. Helpful indeed :)
PolskaDoll
14 Jun 2008
Life / Questions about life in Gdansk (last ten years) [3]
Hi Folks.
I'm after a bit of help here. I'm looking into life in Gdansk specifically in the last 10 years. I am using sources on the Internet but I thought there might be a chance for some input from members here as I know some of you live or work in Gdansk :)
At the moment what I need to know is this;
* What would be a good/affordable neighbourhood/area to live in if you (for example) owned a construction company? And would you have lived there 10 years ago?
* Where is the nearest general hospital to that neighbourhood?
* In the late 90's what would be the air route from UK to Gdansk if you were leaving from London?
Thanks for now :)
Hi Folks.
I'm after a bit of help here. I'm looking into life in Gdansk specifically in the last 10 years. I am using sources on the Internet but I thought there might be a chance for some input from members here as I know some of you live or work in Gdansk :)
At the moment what I need to know is this;
* What would be a good/affordable neighbourhood/area to live in if you (for example) owned a construction company? And would you have lived there 10 years ago?
* Where is the nearest general hospital to that neighbourhood?
* In the late 90's what would be the air route from UK to Gdansk if you were leaving from London?
Thanks for now :)
PolskaDoll
8 Jun 2008
UK, Ireland / Tell me about Glasgow [59]
Don't hesitate in asking :) Edinburgh is nicer though...we've got a castle :P
i still am not sure it will be Glasgow....i'll keep you updated and post more questions :)
Don't hesitate in asking :) Edinburgh is nicer though...we've got a castle :P
PolskaDoll
8 Jun 2008
UK, Ireland / Tell me about Glasgow [59]
Hey :)
Living in Glasgow you will be fine, I'm not sure what kind of job you'll be after but you'll find something. There's a huge Polish community so I imagine it wouldn't be too long before you meet other Poles and make some new friends :)
The cost of living is fairly high at the moment (everywhere in the UK is feeling the pinch) but it's OK. Food prices are going up (certainly in Scotland) and of course, fuel. Although, if your move is not immediate I wouldn't concern yourself with those things at the moment. Certainly if you're getting by in the US you should be fine here :)
Glasgow certainly has some great attractions but I'm not up to scratch on those so I won't go into them, but there is lots to do within the city but also plenty to visit outwith the city (like PD in Edinburgh ;). You won't be short of things to do on your days off or spare time, that is a certainty. Although, it does depend on your interests.
The people are fine. Really. Of course there are some idiots but you'll get that anywhere. As I said, there is an established Polish community in Glasgow but also many friendly Glaswegians.
It's a huge step if you are taking it. Your biggest transition might be the weather really ;)
how is to live there, job, cots of living, attractions, people...
Hey :)
Living in Glasgow you will be fine, I'm not sure what kind of job you'll be after but you'll find something. There's a huge Polish community so I imagine it wouldn't be too long before you meet other Poles and make some new friends :)
The cost of living is fairly high at the moment (everywhere in the UK is feeling the pinch) but it's OK. Food prices are going up (certainly in Scotland) and of course, fuel. Although, if your move is not immediate I wouldn't concern yourself with those things at the moment. Certainly if you're getting by in the US you should be fine here :)
Glasgow certainly has some great attractions but I'm not up to scratch on those so I won't go into them, but there is lots to do within the city but also plenty to visit outwith the city (like PD in Edinburgh ;). You won't be short of things to do on your days off or spare time, that is a certainty. Although, it does depend on your interests.
The people are fine. Really. Of course there are some idiots but you'll get that anywhere. As I said, there is an established Polish community in Glasgow but also many friendly Glaswegians.
It's a huge step if you are taking it. Your biggest transition might be the weather really ;)
PolskaDoll
5 May 2008
Love / I just met a Polish lady & we like each other, but its complicated. [26]
OK :) I've been there ;)
Aye! :)
It is a tricky situation. I think if you talk to your current girlfriend about your relationship you'll find she is thinking the same. She probably cares for you a great deal too but feels that things have fizzled out. So you're right, talk with her, discuss your relationship and bring it to an end if that is how things should be.
Well, unfortunately you have no control over anyone's emotions or feelings so if this new lady of yours is happy at the moment with being in UK and you really want to be with her you have to go for it. If she feels in 6 months or a year that she is homesick or it's time to go home then that's how it will be. Don't miss out being with her because of what "might" happen. You have to go for it. Who knows? You might want to go with her if that does happen. Or you might give her a great reason for staying here and making it work.
Thanks PolskaDoll. I think u understood exactly what I was trying to get across on here.
OK :) I've been there ;)
Has anyone on here been in a similar situation?
Aye! :)
It is a tricky situation. I think if you talk to your current girlfriend about your relationship you'll find she is thinking the same. She probably cares for you a great deal too but feels that things have fizzled out. So you're right, talk with her, discuss your relationship and bring it to an end if that is how things should be.
However if afterwards myself & this Polish lady do get together I just want to make sure that she's gonna be around & really wants to be with me because I dont go for short term relationships & its very easy for ppl to say that they dont want to go back to their home country right now, but maybe 1 yr down the line she may get homesick or wish to leave & move on to another country, as I have heard many Polish ppl are currently doing due to the weak pound at the moment.
Well, unfortunately you have no control over anyone's emotions or feelings so if this new lady of yours is happy at the moment with being in UK and you really want to be with her you have to go for it. If she feels in 6 months or a year that she is homesick or it's time to go home then that's how it will be. Don't miss out being with her because of what "might" happen. You have to go for it. Who knows? You might want to go with her if that does happen. Or you might give her a great reason for staying here and making it work.