Life / My neighbours in Poland are stealing all my things [180]


Never. OK, maybe 1/2%. Otherwise - ALL TRASH.

Life / My neighbours in Poland are stealing all my things [180]


a russian naming his son Tomasz Marek Mieczyslaw? shouldn't he name the boy Grisha Vanya Ivan? (just wondered) :)

USA, Canada / WHY SO MANY POLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE in Chicago? [11]


hmmm...because they are polish? I guess... :)

I saw a funny sign at a gas station:

"mowimy po polsku,
se habla espaniol,
we even speak english"

USA, Canada / Trying to get my Polish nanny married off -- best clubs in Chicago? [69]


yeah...but I have to count on myself only to find him, my employer ain't helpin' me :)

USA, Canada / Trying to get my Polish nanny married off -- best clubs in Chicago? [69]

anyway, to be back on topic...you never know when and where you can come across someone who can make your heart to skip a beat.

All of us singles have a chance, if we let the chance be.

USA, Canada / Trying to get my Polish nanny married off -- best clubs in Chicago? [69]

I'm for priests to be married. They are men too.
Most of them are fine, but the few rotten apples spoil it for everybody and become the feeding frenzy for the lefties.


and some end up "finding god" in prison...

USA, Canada / Trying to get my Polish nanny married off -- best clubs in Chicago? [69]

why does a young girl need the internet to find love? :)

Feedback / My Thoughts on this Forum and Moderators [71]


how the heck do you have the time for that? you're here barely over a month raking in over 1100 posts, add to it "other" forums...wow.

Frankly, the mods are too easy on some fly by night guests and members. It supposed to be about learning like Wroclaw said. However for some, it is just an outlet for daily frustrations and anger.

Feedback / My Thoughts on this Forum and Moderators [71]

I think so too PD.


Heya Wolfie, I think I saw a thread that you've found a special someone already... :)

Life / Why do poles drink & drive? [82]


Unfortunately people abroad seem to behave differently than in their home country. The new found freedom and "nobody knows me here" attitude brings out odd behavior whether it is drinking or acting loud.

Life / Why do poles drink & drive? [82]


...really? Which comments?

Life / Why do poles drink & drive? [82]

I found the opposite on my last trip in Poland. I visit a lot of my family members spread all over Poland. My"personal drivers" would never have even one drink afraid of a hint of alcohol detectable in their breath.

It is a norm in the US, when you go to dinner or parties, you have a drink or two, and then you drive home. Of course there also lots of drinking and driving accidents. Lots of lives lost and injured because of stupid bravado. Car insurance for young people, especially young men, is very expensive here.

I think, the roads and signage in Poland have also something to do with it.

Language / Translation with a Word Order and Case Question [11]

Well, Michaś...I can spend many sleepless nights thinking what kind of lemon you are or I can spend many nights, sleepless, thinking: "I don't really give a darn" :)

USA, Canada / Buying food from Poland and have it shipped to the US? [9]


for the reasons osiol stated, besides... can you imagine the look on the face of INS custom officer opening the package or a suitcase? :)
(btw, you can't have locks on suitcases)

USA, Canada / Buying food from Poland and have it shipped to the US? [9]

I don't think you want golabki or kielbasa shipped directly from Poland :)

USA, Canada / Buying food from Poland and have it shipped to the US? [9]

There are lots of Polish Delis in NYC and NY metro area, but if you want to buy on line try Polana.com

UK, Ireland / Stop the Polish from entering the UK (yet another thread) [192]


Oh no! Please don't tell everybody that... they will take our 4 of July Independence Day off away from us!

Food / Beer and syrup - tastes better! [48]

I think is tatanka

Life / WHY POLISH PEOPLE DON'T USE THEIR NATIVE FIRST NAME WHEN ABROAD? [136]

I use many aliases. Trying to keep my imaginary enemies confused.(ok, just kidding)

I'm just about leaving to meet my american friend for dinner. She addresses me with my assumed name, not having a clue about spelling my real name.... And, we are friends for about 8 years or so... :)

Life / WHY POLISH PEOPLE DON'T USE THEIR NATIVE FIRST NAME WHEN ABROAD? [136]


OK, I am Przemysława Wilczykowska or Franciszka Szczebrzeszyńska (not really, for a scientific purposes only) ...please, please xcrital pronounce it to me with an english accent! I beg ya :)

UK, Ireland / Stop the Polish from entering the UK (yet another thread) [192]

We have a prime example roaming around PF, don't we.

Language / Translation with a Word Order and Case Question [11]


shame on me: it s/b próbuje from próbować (try, attempt) ...well,well M., your polish is still good, practicing it everyday does wonders, I guess... :)

Food / Is lamb big in Poland? [53]

I don't like mint flavor and don't use mint jelly. Rosemary, oregano, garlic, lemon, any or even all will do wonders to lamb. A touch of tomato sauce as well. I buy already mixed Greek spices at Greek deli. I bought one recently at Trader Joe's store, which is also wonderful. The store and the spice! :)

Lamb needs to be marinated at least overnight with your favorite spices before grilling, braising, roasting...whatever. Yammm, almost like kielbasa z kapusta! :)

Food / Is lamb big in Poland? [53]

I love lamb but only Greek and Italian restaurants know how to make it! Especially Greek. There is no smell, just heavenly taste.
I've learn to improvise the dishes somewhat and enjoy it at home as well. It's about preparation and spices. If not done properly - you're right, the taste and smell are too overwhelming to enjoy to meat.

I tried lamb in Chicago at one of the Highlander's restaurant, thinking they should know how to do it, but I did not like it, just salt and pepper does not cut it. I make it better at home.

Language / Translation with a Word Order and Case Question [11]

1. On spędza wiele bezsennych nocy prubując skomponować symfonię, która w pelni opisze scenę na plaży.

2. On spędza wiele nocy bezsennie prubując...

USA, Canada / Raising children in the US [25]

They are doing a great job. It's going to be close to 90F in Chicago tomorrow and it is October!!!

Life / You know you're Polish when... ? [111]


Hahaha! You don't "drink" kwasne mleko. I eat it with a spoon! Yammyyyy, anyway. And, make sure the potatoes are sprinkled with chopped dill. :)

Also, in the summer, you crush fresh, ripe strawberries, add some sour cream and sugar, then pour it over hot, home made noodles. Ah, to die for.

USA, Canada / Raising children in the US [25]

I think kids should be told appropriate truth as soon as they ask "where do i come from?"
Maybe there would be less pregnancies...I think the truth is kept away from the kids too long. You see, there are less teen pregnencies in Europe. Children are told about sex as soon as they get curious about it. I knew more than I really wanted to know by the age 10! It did help.

USA, Canada / Raising children in the US [25]

why singling out US parenting? it's the same for all kids growing up in homes where both parents must work. The belt no longer rules. Children should be allowed to have their own personalities (to some extend). I have married friends with kids and they are parents to them, not buddies. I don't know of any who'd allow their kids to address them by name, I just heard that it happens in some families... I would have to agree then - not a good idea.

Life / WHY POLISH PEOPLE DON'T USE THEIR NATIVE FIRST NAME WHEN ABROAD? [136]

Well, yes...I do have english version, but i did not do it for me. I did it for You.
I hate my name butchered.