Wroclaw
26 Oct 2008
Love / Understanding Polish Man [41]
I have to agree with gtd.
It was an arguement started on pupose. He is looking for a way out.
I have to agree with gtd.
It was an arguement started on pupose. He is looking for a way out.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / fly with pet from Ireland to Poland [3]
True. The dog will need a doggie passport (this is not a joke) + various jabs.
And I think this has to be done some weeks in advance of travel.
BUT there are quarantine issues.
True. The dog will need a doggie passport (this is not a joke) + various jabs.
And I think this has to be done some weeks in advance of travel.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2008
Life / PAYING TO TAKE A PISS IN POLAND, it's BIZARRE [77]
You are paying for the use of a clean toilet. I don't see why people have problem with this.
Why is this done?
You are paying for the use of a clean toilet. I don't see why people have problem with this.
Wroclaw
26 Oct 2008
Work / Teaching English without a degree and any experience in Poland. [14]
There are different levels of teaching. Some teach on the net for free, some work at home with pupils aged five and upwards, some work in private schools, some work in state schools.
A degree in what ? I doubt many native speakers in Poland have a teaching degree.
A qualification of some sort will help, but is not always necessary.
If you have the drive and commitment then e-mail a number of schools and ask.
Study the relevant threads on polishforums first.
Does anyone here teach English without a degree?
There are different levels of teaching. Some teach on the net for free, some work at home with pupils aged five and upwards, some work in private schools, some work in state schools.
A degree in what ? I doubt many native speakers in Poland have a teaching degree.
A qualification of some sort will help, but is not always necessary.
If you have the drive and commitment then e-mail a number of schools and ask.
Study the relevant threads on polishforums first.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Life / Polish fireplaces have glass doors. How to clean them? [16]
have you had a sweep check the chimney ?
I'm not sure what you mean and wouldn't want to give the wrong advice.
pianki
If I open the door the smoke bellows out,
have you had a sweep check the chimney ?
there is a (removable) steel ceiling in the fire place,
I'm not sure what you mean and wouldn't want to give the wrong advice.
Also I have never seen marshmallows in this country
pianki
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Life / Polish fireplaces have glass doors. How to clean them? [16]
extra info:
When I do a big Christmas meal (not on Christmas Day) and never have enough gas rings I find that you can put one or two pots on top of the stove.
Also, when the fire is at the right temp, sit next to it, open the door, stick the poker in a slice of bread and make toast. You can also toast marshmallows etc. Yummy.
extra info:
When I do a big Christmas meal (not on Christmas Day) and never have enough gas rings I find that you can put one or two pots on top of the stove.
Also, when the fire is at the right temp, sit next to it, open the door, stick the poker in a slice of bread and make toast. You can also toast marshmallows etc. Yummy.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Life / Polish fireplaces have glass doors. How to clean them? [16]
I'd say a bit of both... depending on the dirt.
When our fire is used in winter it only gets cleaned once in a while because it's always lit. It only looks pretty in summer.
The soft side?
I'd say a bit of both... depending on the dirt.
When our fire is used in winter it only gets cleaned once in a while because it's always lit. It only looks pretty in summer.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Life / Polish fireplaces have glass doors. How to clean them? [16]
soapy water (washing up liquid) and one of those sponges you use for the pots n pans.
Works for us.
I've noticed that a big plasma tv also gives out plenty of heat.
What is the best way to clean the glass,
soapy water (washing up liquid) and one of those sponges you use for the pots n pans.
Works for us.
I've noticed that a big plasma tv also gives out plenty of heat.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Genealogy / How to change my Americanized last name to my real (Polish) last name? [23]
When you talk write down the answers (written notes are better than trying to remember)
Make sure that he knows this is a serious matter and not a whim.
You need dates, places... as much info as possible.
Don't argue... just listen.
You will get fed some bull, but you can see through it later.
I just need to find time to sit down with him and talk.
When you talk write down the answers (written notes are better than trying to remember)
Make sure that he knows this is a serious matter and not a whim.
You need dates, places... as much info as possible.
Don't argue... just listen.
You will get fed some bull, but you can see through it later.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Love / POLISH GIRLS AND LOOSE JEANS [36]
she is sat next to me.
There are five females in this house. They all wear similar, reasonably tight 'tight ass' pants/jeans.
she is sat next to me.
There are five females in this house. They all wear similar, reasonably tight 'tight ass' pants/jeans.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Love / POLISH GIRLS AND LOOSE JEANS [36]
Fashion had a serious change this week in Wroclaw. The last two mornings have been frosty... out come the boots, jeans and winter coats.
Time for a baggy revival though, given the way that fashion works in cycles...
Fashion had a serious change this week in Wroclaw. The last two mornings have been frosty... out come the boots, jeans and winter coats.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Love / POLISH GIRLS AND LOOSE JEANS [36]
I've just done a google: fashion in poland jeans
Click on images. They are mostly 'ass tight'.
I've just done a google: fashion in poland jeans
Click on images. They are mostly 'ass tight'.
Wroclaw
25 Oct 2008
Love / POLISH GIRLS AND LOOSE JEANS [36]
I can't say that I agree with this.
When I was in Poland recently I noticed that most women there wear loose fitting jeans.
I can't say that I agree with this.
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
Life / Polish people start families at early age-how true is this? [20]
This will come as sad news to a large number of modern Poles who marry a year or two after leaving university... when they are about twenty-seven years old.
From what I've read recently... this isn't exactly true.
A Women ability to have children starts to drop-off when she hits 27. After that, it becomes increasingly difficult to conceive.
This will come as sad news to a large number of modern Poles who marry a year or two after leaving university... when they are about twenty-seven years old.
Men can keep on trucking until they kick the bucket.
From what I've read recently... this isn't exactly true.
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
Genealogy / How to change my Americanized last name to my real (Polish) last name? [23]
Pierced_Veil,
What was your Great-Grandfather's name ? (His new name or the name everyone knew him by) And what state did your Great-Grandparents settle in ?
Pierced_Veil,
What was your Great-Grandfather's name ? (His new name or the name everyone knew him by) And what state did your Great-Grandparents settle in ?
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
News / Polish driver follows GPS directions into lake ! [30]
Seanus, it was on the news today. It's just that this type of thing seems to happen quite often.
My, u've had a long hangover, this is months old I think.
Seanus, it was on the news today. It's just that this type of thing seems to happen quite often.
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
Genealogy / How to change my Americanized last name to my real (Polish) last name? [23]
find great-grandpa's naturalization papers.
check arrivals at Ellis Island. This will help to determine if the name was changed on entry to the usa, or later
find him on the Ship's Manifest and then check next of kin. next of kin may or may not have the original name, but it's worth a try. next of kin could be just a friend though
what were your great-grandparent's first names ? Did they change them too ? Or did they keep the original form.
The best way forward is to have your uncle write/spell the name. Then you will have something to work with.
The spelling you gave doesn't exist, but there are close matches.
Find out which town or city they came from... then we can do a name search.
In other words, we can help you, but we need more specific information.
Given that this is your great-grand parents, please read up on the history of Poland before 1918. You might find that with border changes they actually came from an area that is not now Poland.
How or where can I go to find out the real last name and where could i go to verify documents.?
find great-grandpa's naturalization papers.
check arrivals at Ellis Island. This will help to determine if the name was changed on entry to the usa, or later
find him on the Ship's Manifest and then check next of kin. next of kin may or may not have the original name, but it's worth a try. next of kin could be just a friend though
what were your great-grandparent's first names ? Did they change them too ? Or did they keep the original form.
The best way forward is to have your uncle write/spell the name. Then you will have something to work with.
The spelling you gave doesn't exist, but there are close matches.
Find out which town or city they came from... then we can do a name search.
In other words, we can help you, but we need more specific information.
Given that this is your great-grand parents, please read up on the history of Poland before 1918. You might find that with border changes they actually came from an area that is not now Poland.
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
Genealogy / How to change my Americanized last name to my real (Polish) last name? [23]
It probably starts with the letters 'czy'
Others will have a better idea.
trizenki...
It probably starts with the letters 'czy'
Others will have a better idea.
Wroclaw
24 Oct 2008
Genealogy / How to change my Americanized last name to my real (Polish) last name? [23]
You should find out what the Polish name is and then check its authenticity.
We wouldn't like to think that your uncle was spinning a yarn.
I'm proud to be Polish!
You should find out what the Polish name is and then check its authenticity.
We wouldn't like to think that your uncle was spinning a yarn.
Wroclaw
22 Oct 2008
Life / Polish Protestants [22]
A search of Wroclaw (protestant churches in Wroclaw) only brings up sites that won't load.
I'll have to come back to this one.
A search of Wroclaw (protestant churches in Wroclaw) only brings up sites that won't load.
I'll have to come back to this one.
Wroclaw
22 Oct 2008
Life / Polish Protestants [22]
We have many types, including Lutheran. I have no idea as to their roots.
I imagine they don't pose a threat, due to their relatively small numbers.
how did Protestantism get there and stay there, and are they mostly Lutheran (as I'd imagine)?
We have many types, including Lutheran. I have no idea as to their roots.
I imagine they don't pose a threat, due to their relatively small numbers.
Wroclaw
22 Oct 2008
Life / Polish Protestants [22]
I have no thoughts of importance. Each to their own.
In Wroclaw, like anywhere else, we have various types/forms of worship. All get along fine.
I have no thoughts of importance. Each to their own.
In Wroclaw, like anywhere else, we have various types/forms of worship. All get along fine.
Wroclaw
22 Oct 2008
Wroclaw
22 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Year Long Polish Festival... London [11]
Where are you ?
and Greetings from Poland by the way :)
Where are you ?
Wroclaw
22 Oct 2008
Wroclaw
22 Oct 2008
Life / Wedkarski (fishing/angling) questions in Poland [7]
Don't be daft.
There are plenty off fishing tours to Poland organized for British anglers, who like to fish for carp etc
Besides this, trout and salmon fishing requires different equipment and different waters.
Seems the Anglos recognise only trout and salmon,
Don't be daft.
There are plenty off fishing tours to Poland organized for British anglers, who like to fish for carp etc
Besides this, trout and salmon fishing requires different equipment and different waters.
Wroclaw
21 Oct 2008
Feedback / more discussion button takes me to the home page [21]
Are you serious ? You have my IP address.
From what location,
Are you serious ? You have my IP address.
Wroclaw
21 Oct 2008
Feedback / more discussion button takes me to the home page [21]
Not here.
now it works correctly everywhere.
Not here.
Wroclaw
21 Oct 2008
Life / How well is English spoken in Poland? [27]
Who is this comment directed at ?
If you do I will all you a liar outright.
Who is this comment directed at ?
Wroclaw
21 Oct 2008
Feedback / more discussion button takes me to the home page [21]
same here.
more discussion button takes me to the home page
same here.