Life / Old Disease in Poland. [12]


Alcohol breaks down into sugar when metabolized. People with diabetes should not drink at all.

If you are concerned, see a doctor and get a fasting glucose blood test.
Diabetes has a way of "sneaking up" on you. Take care!

News / Why are so many Polish political leaders midgets? [16]

I dunno, maybe in some cases, diminutive men feel pressure to "prove themselves" and overdo it with agressive and controlling behavior.

I've heard people refer to "little man syndrome", but don't know if there's anything to it.

Life / Beach fashion. Are Polish youth into baggy or tighter clothing? [48]


Awesome :)

USA, Canada / CHICAGO BLUESFEST JUNE 7- 10 [111]

that be the best kind....
get a drink and settle in.

I can feel the bass vibrating in the ground :)
tickles my feet

USA, Canada / CHICAGO BLUESFEST JUNE 7- 10 [111]

Flooding is also related to weather... :D

USA, Canada / CHICAGO BLUESFEST JUNE 7- 10 [111]


Couldn't Stand the Weather :)

USA, Canada / CHICAGO BLUESFEST JUNE 7- 10 [111]

Hard core, old school....
nuthin' wrong wi dat...
cat's cool

USA, Canada / CHICAGO BLUESFEST JUNE 7- 10 [111]

Who is your favorite Blues artist?

USA, Canada / CHICAGO BLUESFEST JUNE 7- 10 [111]

Have Fun, Mr. S.
And don't forget the sunscreen.....could be a hot weekend!
And drink some woda between all the piwo :)

Feedback / Moderators from different time zones [17]

Does Admin have a "schedule" for the moderators to extend forum coverage?
I don't know how you could really plan for "busy" times, since that could be a sponataneous event, or the result of a hot thread. I imagine one would have to spread out coverage to the extent possible.

There are how many mods-5, 6?

UK, Ireland / 700 are arriving every day from Eastern Europe into Britain [50]

Thanks for the correction Daffy. I was attempting to say that the turn-around came then. :)

UK, Ireland / 700 are arriving every day from Eastern Europe into Britain [50]


I think they will. Why? Because in the eighties when Ireland's economy tanked, people left in droves.

Then the government cooperated with businesses to enact policy changes that encouraged economic development. (I think many countries could take a leaf from that book, even mine). Now with Ireland's economy turn-around, people who left years ago are returning home. It won't be the same as when they left, but now there is a reason to work and live there.

I think Poland is very much poised to do the same. I think the country has to go through a "shake up" to get where it needs to be (you have to tear down an old house to build a new one in the same spot, so to speak). I have some concerns about the government's role in this process, because the current leaders are conservative, and a lot of change needs to happen in order to make room for a new nation. It is happening, but I think it needs some speed to keep people happy.

So don't worry, they will come back home.

Life / Irish and British people moving into my neighborhood in Poland. [63]


Heaven help you if one of their songs gets stuck in your head.....it will be there for days, maybe weeks!

"racing 'cross the desert, at a hundred miles an hour, blue savannah song"
:)

History / What has Poland contributed to the Western civilisation? [69]


10 points for Southern :)

Your humor is very dry and subtle. But I'm glad you have it. :)

History / What has Poland contributed to the Western civilisation? [69]

Southern, you really do have an interesting sense of humour!

History / What has Poland contributed to the Western civilisation? [69]

I was fascinated in school when learning about atomic particles. The idea that the number and spin of electrons in the outer shell being responsible for colors and other properties of elements was incredible to me. If had had been sharper in mathematics I would have pursued a career in science. :)

History / What has Poland contributed to the Western civilisation? [69]

The first I heard of it, was when reseachers were conducting experiments with subatomic particles, and found that the experiment results could not be duplicated.

When the realization came that each researcher's expectations correlated with the results, there was some degree of freaking out that followed (actual scientific term there "freaking out" because it is quantifiable- insert winking smiley).

The very idea of "mind over matter" must have sent them spinning faster than an electron in an outer shell!

History / What has Poland contributed to the Western civilisation? [69]

I like quantum mechainics....some of it is hard to get your mind around....but it's very interesting stuff.

Language / Most-used Polish verbs (and every-day sentences) [37]

Either Lisa or Telefonikita mentioned a book "1000 Polish Verbs" (can't remember who told us about it now) and I have looked for it on US Amazon but couldn't find it. I will try to look it up on some other of the other Polish bookseller websites. It sounds like a very useful tool, if I can find it!

News / Polish/German/Russian relations [304]

I think that anyone who would use Germany's past as a way of boasting, must have severe inferiority issues. That is sad and so desperate.

Or maybe Bratwirst is just pissed off about the German condom thread.......


You know BratBoy, name calling can get you banned on this forum.
I don't appreciate you calling G names like that.
You need to watch your manners.

Food / Looking for a soup recipe containing cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut [7]

1 pound fresh cabbage
1/2 pound beef or pork
8 cups cold water
1 medium onion, cut and browned
1 celery root
1 parsely root
1 parsnip
2 carrots
1-2 celery stalks
4-6 dried mushrooms
1 bay leaf
6 peppercorns
2 strips bacon, diced
1 tablespoon of browned flour
1-2 franfurters or salami, diced
1 tablespoon vinegar

Cover cabbage and meat with cold water. Boil and skim. Add browned onion, soup greens, mushrooms and let simmer, skimming as necessary, for 2 hours. In heavy skillet brown bacon and add browned flour, adding some stock to dissolve lumps. Add this to soup and bring to boil. Season to taste, add some sugar if soup is too sharp. Add diced sausage if desired. Serves 8.

(Taken from: Polish Cookery, Marja Ochorowicz-Monatowa)

Food / Poland's Summertime! Let's BBQ [79]

Fisz, have you ever grilled raw pineapple?
Its unbelievably good...and makes an interesting side dish. Peel and core a fresh pineapple, and slice into rings. Mix some sugar with the grated peeling of a lime. Dip pineapple rings in melted butter, then roll in the limed sugar, and grill. OMG it is so good :) Goes really good with jerk chicken. And a margarita.

Mmmmmm....

Food / Cooking + Food Shopping Advice In WARSAW, Please... [10]

My Polish textbook makes a big deal about "picking up a shopping basket when you are in a shop", even if you have to wait in line first to get a basket. Doesn't say why. Interesting.....

Love / Symbol of polish of love to surprise my fiance [26]

No, I'm pretty sure it would be Myslovitz concert tickets. Forget the rose!
And of course,
Diamonds are always appropriate..... :D

News / Polish/German/Russian relations [304]

Bratwurst you are just the worst little brat! :)

USA, Canada / My personal (Polish) view on USA. [105]

Not even close.

News / Polish/German/Russian relations [304]

Great idea, Crow! I suspect that there is much more to you than politics, but it's the only side that you show. :)
An exploration of Slavic culture would be welcome.

Life / Are shaved heads a bad idea in Poland? [36]

Miranda, you forgot to mention his eyes....they're "pretty" too. :)

Food / Polish Pickle Marinade [18]

I think a "not-too-warm" place is better. If it is going to ferment in the jar with the lid on, it might explode (from my experience of making sauerkraut on the farm growing up-we always lost a few jars because of that).

Food / Polish Pickle Marinade [18]

No vinegar?