UK, Ireland / Great Britain vs England, Ireland, Scottland, Wales [37]


Thats why they got power.


By retaining and enhancing the armed forces by not squandering resources fighting and dying in illegal wars.


No its not, Scotland have been bailing out the U.K for the last 30 years.

I suppose the same arguments were around when Poland wanted to leave the Soviet Bloc.

Life / Most famous, respected Polish last names? [46]

Dydek ?

UK, Ireland / Polish economy threatens UK [17]


The title of the thread is there to get your attention.


The article is patronising to Polish people. It reads as tho the farmers are hard done by, while everyone else benefits. Imagine the Polish not wanting to pick fruit!


Because they can get the BBC to put out stories which tell people they might not get any strawberries unless the government issue more permits for cheap labour.

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

Why not just buy some clothes when you are there ? Save on the packing and stress.

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


It seemed to me that the favourite pastime for some Polish men on the beach, was to stand up in thier speedos ( for no particular reason ), arms folded ( so as to push out the biceps ) wearing sunglasses.

LOL

Anyone else notice this ?

UK, Ireland / Change my mind about poles in the uk [42]


I would recommend a visit to Skye.

Food / The best potato pancakes? [30]


Try Chilli con carne - mmmmmmm

UK, Ireland / UK - the land of ultimate trial for Polish couples [13]


I have to say that I know more that come here as a couple, make some cash, stay here, get married and have children. Then they get a house and invite their families ( brothers, sisters etc) over. In a few years time we will have lots of second generation Scots - Polish.


Good point.
I have to say that I do not live in a large city and I am fortunate to live in a part of the world which has a higher quality of life than most of the U.K.

Life / Gas, petrol prices in Poland [42]


Norway produces around 3.2 million barrels per day, UK ( 98% from Scotland ) produces around 2 million bbl/day.

80% of the retail price is tax.

Love / My Ex wants to meet me while in Poland for Easter - what should I do? [10]


Forget it if you can.
Shes just gonna put you back a couple of months and you dont need it.

Language / How do you say "give me a kiss" in Polish [53]


Or alternatively -
"Na pòg mo thòin"
Do not kiss my @rse.
Not that the spelling is important - its the thought that counts !

I suppose "dupa" can always be substituted for something else.

News / Man from Zakopane who cut off his own genitals [53]


" We can quite clearly see your nuts" said his chums.

Real Estate / Foreigners: Please don't buy Polish Land! [823]


Just for some comparison -

Average wage in my area £ 15 410
Average houseprice £ 148 000

Travel / Holidays in Sopot, Poland [22]

Thanks Anna.

Language / If you can say that, you are excellent in Polish. [32]


Hey Fisz - just caught up with this post - thanks

Language / If you can say that, you are excellent in Polish. [32]


Any idea what this is ?
I've heard it said before but when I asked they just laughed !

Love / I had a Polish female friend. Horror in my mind... [79]


I agree, there are a lot of benefits for both.

Best of luck to you Jimbo - not that you need it.

Food / Polish Restaurant Prices [20]

"Bigos" - 277 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

Zupa Grzybowa £1.90
Pierogi £6
Golabki £6

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UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]

As you know, there is an independant Republic of Ireland so I am presuming you mean Northern Ireland joining the south ?
I will not comment as I do not have strong feelings either way but I think everyone is glad the killing has stopped.
As with most things it is the violent minority that get the headlines and the peaceful majority that truly suffer.

UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]

Yes I would. I can forsee many benefits on many different levels.

UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]

Yeah, you can't beat a traditional wedding. I think the merits of whisky was discussed on another thread - stay away from the white stuff !

UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]

Thanks, always interesting to hear other peoples perspectives on your own culture.

UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]


I would be interested to hear what cultural differences you have noticed. I assume you are originally from Poland ?

UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]

Tony Blair my arse ! He didnt want devolution but had to go for it because the Scottish Labour MPs were worried that without it Scotland would go for full independance.

UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]


There are a lot of Scots who would like to see an Independant Scotland within the European Union. Many polls forecast that the Scottish Nationalist Party may form a coalition government at the next election in May 2007.

UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]


Anything in particular or just in general ?

UK, Ireland / Polish night in an english club? No way....... [51]

Thanks chaps ! Got a few pointers there and may give spatiffs a try.

Travel / Places to visit Poland for the New Year? [30]

Did you take your daughter when you visited in 2003 ? Any thoughts from a parents perspective? I am just thinking about things like health and safety in the parks, attitudes in restaurants etc etc

Any different than U.K ?

Travel / Places to visit Poland for the New Year? [30]

I have a 4 year old so when I visited Poland I always thought what it would be like if my child was there. I got the impression that Gdansk/Sopot were very child friendly. In Gdansk there were lots of street entertainers and old things with stories attached that would play with a 9 year olds' imagination.

In Sopot there is a water park ( though I dont know what it is like inside ), a well patrolled beach and lots of seaside junk to buy. A lot of Polish families holiday in Sopot so there are a lot more family orientated things to do.

There's also a pirate ship which departs for mini cruises round the bay, didn't go on it but it looked like fun.
Krakow appeared more touristy and more of a focus on grown ups. Your 9 year old would enjoy a visit to the Wawel and all the stories of dragons etc. I dont know if I would recommend a visit to the Salt mines though. You would need to keep a close eye on your child as it is dark and, well, err ... a mine.

These are just my impressions as a tourist and I would be interested to hear from local Polish.