Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Love / Brit working in Poland - asking this Polish lady if she's in a relationship? [114]
Get the Harley out mate. Give her the ride of her life.
Get the Harley out mate. Give her the ride of her life.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / New British Based Points System [30]
Got no idea who is cleaning the hospitals but they're not doing a very good job.
Got no idea who is cleaning the hospitals but they're not doing a very good job.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
Budgeting for 200zls per day should be more than enough.
Budgeting for 200zls per day should be more than enough.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
So, just you, non drinker, non smoker, no kids, not paying for accommodation or food... what do you see yourself spending money on?
So, just you, non drinker, non smoker, no kids, not paying for accommodation or food... what do you see yourself spending money on?
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
As I've tried to explain, it's all relative.
As I've tried to explain, it's all relative.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
If you want to do tourist stuff, eat out, have a few beers, take taxis etc you could maybe look at 200zl per person per day. You might find you spend considerably less on some days, others a bit more. It all depends on what you want for your money.
If you want to do tourist stuff, eat out, have a few beers, take taxis etc you could maybe look at 200zl per person per day. You might find you spend considerably less on some days, others a bit more. It all depends on what you want for your money.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
If you're not having to pay for your accommodation etc. then 500zl per day is more than enough. I could equally say 50zl a day is ok, you can eat and have a couple of beers on that. The reference to string was a hope that you might provide a few more details.
If you're not having to pay for your accommodation etc. then 500zl per day is more than enough. I could equally say 50zl a day is ok, you can eat and have a couple of beers on that. The reference to string was a hope that you might provide a few more details.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
Hang on. Just let me measure my string.
Hang on. Just let me measure my string.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]
Sopot is unable to attract sufficient business to sustain it off-season and nothing is being done to change this. The attitude that previals in the Crazy House - of taking business owners' rent but doing nothing to increase foot-fall, is the same attitude of the local council.
Although I have previously run a business in Sopot, the properties mentioned aren't actually there - I bought them because they represented a good investment. The thread was posted after a phone conversation with a frustrated friend who owns a shop in the Crazy House.
Sopot is unable to attract sufficient business to sustain it off-season and nothing is being done to change this. The attitude that previals in the Crazy House - of taking business owners' rent but doing nothing to increase foot-fall, is the same attitude of the local council.
Although I have previously run a business in Sopot, the properties mentioned aren't actually there - I bought them because they represented a good investment. The thread was posted after a phone conversation with a frustrated friend who owns a shop in the Crazy House.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]
There are different problems here, one of which is greed, that will require different solutions. Current rents for commercial properties are unrealistic in relation to what business can realistically expect to turn-over.
The result of these high rents is a combination of businesses failing and properties sitting empty and making owners no money. The approach to determining rents for commercial properties here is bizzare to say the least.
I have some commercial properties in Poland that are about to come on the market and have spoken to agents recently in order to determine what price I can realistically ask for them. The figures I have been given vary considerably and the general approach is to ask me what I would like for them.
Obviously there is a large difference between what I would like and what people are prepared to pay. Over-pricing will leave my properties sitting empty - I realise this but it seems that many people would rather ask for grossly unrealistic rents for properties and then have them sitting empty. Doesn't make sense to me; perhaps I am missing something.
There are different problems here, one of which is greed, that will require different solutions. Current rents for commercial properties are unrealistic in relation to what business can realistically expect to turn-over.
The result of these high rents is a combination of businesses failing and properties sitting empty and making owners no money. The approach to determining rents for commercial properties here is bizzare to say the least.
I have some commercial properties in Poland that are about to come on the market and have spoken to agents recently in order to determine what price I can realistically ask for them. The figures I have been given vary considerably and the general approach is to ask me what I would like for them.
Obviously there is a large difference between what I would like and what people are prepared to pay. Over-pricing will leave my properties sitting empty - I realise this but it seems that many people would rather ask for grossly unrealistic rents for properties and then have them sitting empty. Doesn't make sense to me; perhaps I am missing something.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]
For those who know it, the Crazy House in Sopot is rapidly following in the footsteps of other new commercial developments in the city and proving a dud deal for business owner/occupants.
Catering largely for restaurants and small shops, the lack of promotional marketing by the owners to increase the footfall in the building, combined with unrealistic rents, is leading to businesses failing at an alarming rate.
Two more restaurants have closed over the last few weeks with one, owing close to 6 months rent, resorting to staff locking themselves in the premisses to prevent their fixtures and fitting from being removed in lieu of rent.
The problem is exacerbated by dishonest business owners, especially those running bars and restaurants. Able to win high sponsership deals from alcohol companies etc, many of them take the money and run, leaving their businesses to quickly fail and having a knock on effect for other occupants of the building.
This is the reality facing many business ventures in Sopot. Those familiar with the market are aware of the difficulties they face, especially out of season, and many plan a quick in-out strategy. This is typical of what so many are now seeing as the Polish approach to business: make as much as you can, as quick as you can and with little or no thought to how this might impact on business tomorrow.
For those who know it, the Crazy House in Sopot is rapidly following in the footsteps of other new commercial developments in the city and proving a dud deal for business owner/occupants.
Catering largely for restaurants and small shops, the lack of promotional marketing by the owners to increase the footfall in the building, combined with unrealistic rents, is leading to businesses failing at an alarming rate.
Two more restaurants have closed over the last few weeks with one, owing close to 6 months rent, resorting to staff locking themselves in the premisses to prevent their fixtures and fitting from being removed in lieu of rent.
The problem is exacerbated by dishonest business owners, especially those running bars and restaurants. Able to win high sponsership deals from alcohol companies etc, many of them take the money and run, leaving their businesses to quickly fail and having a knock on effect for other occupants of the building.
This is the reality facing many business ventures in Sopot. Those familiar with the market are aware of the difficulties they face, especially out of season, and many plan a quick in-out strategy. This is typical of what so many are now seeing as the Polish approach to business: make as much as you can, as quick as you can and with little or no thought to how this might impact on business tomorrow.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Life / Cool Polish names [133]
You know what, you're absolutely right. I even have a friend called Aga to add to your list.
You know what, you're absolutely right. I even have a friend called Aga to add to your list.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]
Oh well. Whatever you need to do, I supose.
Oh well. Whatever you need to do, I supose.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]
I believe this too.
I believe the EU to be a beacon of light for the rest of the World to respect and follow.
I believe this too.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
History / Where do Polands non Jewish victims go? [64]
Err, no. The correct word is fookin pikey
And the correct word is Roma, not Gypsies.
Err, no. The correct word is fookin pikey
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
News / Organized Crime: Polish Gang Is Making Profitable Business Of Robberies [60]
Gosh, no. How can you say such things?
Never.
It seems that there are Polish gangs active who actually fly in burglars and thieves via Belgium
Gosh, no. How can you say such things?
Does this happen in the US, Canada and the UK too?
Never.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Life / Cool Polish names [133]
Bob is a cool name.
Its palindromic and you don't get much better than that.
Are there any palindromic Polish names?
No, didn't think so.
Bob is a cool name.
Its palindromic and you don't get much better than that.
Are there any palindromic Polish names?
No, didn't think so.
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
Life / HOW CAN POLISH PEOPLE AFFORD IT?? They are said to earn very little..? [43]
I believe that by pre-emptively shooting people you create a more favourable resource : consumer ratio thereby raising the standard of living for all.
I believe that by pre-emptively shooting people you create a more favourable resource : consumer ratio thereby raising the standard of living for all.
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
Life / What Do the Poles Think about the Abolition of the Death Penalty? [48]
Didn't they write a newer, updated version of the Bible?
Didn't they write a newer, updated version of the Bible?
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
Life / HOW CAN POLISH PEOPLE AFFORD IT?? They are said to earn very little..? [43]
Africans don't have the right to live like Westerners? Are they insignificant people who somehow deserve less than us?
Africans don't have the right to live like Westerners? Are they insignificant people who somehow deserve less than us?
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
Life / HOW CAN POLISH PEOPLE AFFORD IT?? They are said to earn very little..? [43]
If it was as simple as that Seanus then why not just say that as a human being, everybody has the right to live in the same way as everybody else. An idealogically sound proposal but out of touch with the real world and a pretty silly thing to say.
What does my job have to do with the Polish credit problem?
If it was as simple as that Seanus then why not just say that as a human being, everybody has the right to live in the same way as everybody else. An idealogically sound proposal but out of touch with the real world and a pretty silly thing to say.
What does my job have to do with the Polish credit problem?
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
Life / What Do the Poles Think about the Abolition of the Death Penalty? [48]
I believe in the right to pre-emptively shoot people who might habour criminal ideas, even if they havent had these ideas yet but might have them at some point in the future. Experience has shown us that good people can sometimes become bad people. It is better to shoot them pre-emptively now, than take the risk that they might turn into bad people at some point in the unforeseeable future. This is your right and you re doing it to protect your family.
I believe in the right to pre-emptively shoot people who might habour criminal ideas, even if they havent had these ideas yet but might have them at some point in the future. Experience has shown us that good people can sometimes become bad people. It is better to shoot them pre-emptively now, than take the risk that they might turn into bad people at some point in the unforeseeable future. This is your right and you re doing it to protect your family.
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
Life / HOW CAN POLISH PEOPLE AFFORD IT?? They are said to earn very little..? [43]
Jezus mate, aint being funny or nothing like but what a load of bollox. Thats like saying "based on nose size, Poles should drive bigger cars". Your 'aving a fukin bubble. I suggest that next time your mrs comes out with such crap, you tell her to shut up and go and do the washing up. Some people are doers, not thinkers.
Talk about Polish logic.
based on their skills, have the same right to live in the same way as 'Westerners'.
Jezus mate, aint being funny or nothing like but what a load of bollox. Thats like saying "based on nose size, Poles should drive bigger cars". Your 'aving a fukin bubble. I suggest that next time your mrs comes out with such crap, you tell her to shut up and go and do the washing up. Some people are doers, not thinkers.
Talk about Polish logic.
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
History / Where do Polands non Jewish victims go? [64]
Oh, I understand this guy's mentality and know exactly where he is coming from. I dont agree with him for one minute. He expemplifies the counter argument of this thread; the reluctance of Jews to accept that they aren't the only ones to have suffered.
He will be the first to cry 'anti-semetic' at anything he perceives as critical of his people whilst failing to recognise that he represents the very attitude that so many people find offensive of the Jews. Unfortunate, but true.
I realy dont understand the mentality displayed by that contraband dude
yeah I found it odd also.
Oh, I understand this guy's mentality and know exactly where he is coming from. I dont agree with him for one minute. He expemplifies the counter argument of this thread; the reluctance of Jews to accept that they aren't the only ones to have suffered.
He will be the first to cry 'anti-semetic' at anything he perceives as critical of his people whilst failing to recognise that he represents the very attitude that so many people find offensive of the Jews. Unfortunate, but true.
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
History / Where do Polands non Jewish victims go? [64]
Why do you think it is so hard for people of Jewish decent to relenquish their hold on 'The Holocaust', to acknowledge and accept they weren't the only people genocidally persecuted during WWII... that others suffered too?
Why do you think it is so hard for people of Jewish decent to relenquish their hold on 'The Holocaust', to acknowledge and accept they weren't the only people genocidally persecuted during WWII... that others suffered too?
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
Travel / Poland is becoming too expensive to visit. It is a nice country, but [46]
Nope. That would demand a degree of forward planning that I am quite unable to muster. It is, however, within my capabilities to plan a month or so ahead and that is normally sufficient if I am flexible in my travel dates within a day or so.
Nope. That would demand a degree of forward planning that I am quite unable to muster. It is, however, within my capabilities to plan a month or so ahead and that is normally sufficient if I am flexible in my travel dates within a day or so.
Uncle Bob
19 Mar 2008
History / Where do Polands non Jewish victims go? [64]
Holocaust refers to any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life. The Jews have appropriated this word as their own. You are indeed a stoopid schmuk.
Holocaust refers to any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life. The Jews have appropriated this word as their own. You are indeed a stoopid schmuk.