szarlotka
4 Jun 2009
Food / What do the Poles think of salt and vinegar crisps? [32]
That's two fifths of a limerick
Walkers Salt & Vinegar are the best crisps in the world. Pringles are the pits.
That's two fifths of a limerick
szarlotka
4 Jun 2009
Food / What do the Poles think of salt and vinegar crisps? [32]
Surely they would go for McCoys;)
what Poles think of Worcershire sauce flavoured crisps and do they prefer Walkers, Golden Wonder or Seabrook? ;0)
Surely they would go for McCoys;)
szarlotka
1 Jun 2009
Language / "The Polish Language Boom" [9]
Hmm. Since the average performance of school kids in modern languages is less than brilliant the introduction of the fiendishly difficult Polish langauge may not be seen as a positive move by the publishers of schools performance tables.
"Look mam, I've got an A* in Polish"
"That's great little Jonny, Say something to me in Polish"
"Piwo"
"And waht does that mean Jonny?"
"Beer, mam"
"Very good son. Say something else."
"Er, that's all I know mam"
Why aren't there more English schools teaching Polish over French!
Hmm. Since the average performance of school kids in modern languages is less than brilliant the introduction of the fiendishly difficult Polish langauge may not be seen as a positive move by the publishers of schools performance tables.
"Look mam, I've got an A* in Polish"
"That's great little Jonny, Say something to me in Polish"
"Piwo"
"And waht does that mean Jonny?"
"Beer, mam"
"Very good son. Say something else."
"Er, that's all I know mam"
szarlotka
1 Jun 2009
Travel / Wizzair cancelling flights [23]
You know me Seanus, just a passing flippant comment. Cheap flights harm the environment or so it is said.
Being serious for a minute I can understand Wizzair's dilemma. Their business model is based on lower margins and full flights. Their non direct costs (corporate infrastructure, operations staff, maintenance etc) are already low since that is the business model for the budget carriers. Therefore there is little room to offset falling passenger demand by making further economies there. So the thing that has to be trimmed is the direct flight costs. Little chance of reducing aircrew costs since they employ a lot of relatively cheap aircrew already. The airports have hit them with big increases in landing fees (fixed), fuel costs are up (although their hedging may offset that to some extent). There comes a point where falling passenger demand in the recession makes it uneconomic to take off unless their flight costs can be covered by big increases in the fares which makes them unattractive against the main carriers who can see some lost market share coming back and are prepared to take a short term hit on some routes. In short it's not Wizzair's fault in this case, it's just a fall in demand.
Szarly, what do you mean?
You know me Seanus, just a passing flippant comment. Cheap flights harm the environment or so it is said.
Being serious for a minute I can understand Wizzair's dilemma. Their business model is based on lower margins and full flights. Their non direct costs (corporate infrastructure, operations staff, maintenance etc) are already low since that is the business model for the budget carriers. Therefore there is little room to offset falling passenger demand by making further economies there. So the thing that has to be trimmed is the direct flight costs. Little chance of reducing aircrew costs since they employ a lot of relatively cheap aircrew already. The airports have hit them with big increases in landing fees (fixed), fuel costs are up (although their hedging may offset that to some extent). There comes a point where falling passenger demand in the recession makes it uneconomic to take off unless their flight costs can be covered by big increases in the fares which makes them unattractive against the main carriers who can see some lost market share coming back and are prepared to take a short term hit on some routes. In short it's not Wizzair's fault in this case, it's just a fall in demand.
szarlotka
1 Jun 2009
Travel / Wizzair cancelling flights [23]
Stop global warming, ground chavs
Seriously, there needs to be a fundamental reassessment of demand.
Stop global warming, ground chavs
szarlotka
1 Jun 2009
Travel / Wizzair cancelling flights [23]
Look on the bright side - in future Krakow will only have rich drunken Brits wandering about;)
I fear that the future may be taking us away from budget airlines and into the hands of the extortors!
Look on the bright side - in future Krakow will only have rich drunken Brits wandering about;)
szarlotka
29 May 2009
Life / Wonderful Poland.......but the attitude of Polish people [150]
As a lifelong 'happy drunk' (as in on the rare occasions in my life that I get drunk I am very happy and friendly as opposed to permanently drunk sense) I like to think I am reasonably well behaved. A little loud sometimes but always happy. Which is strange as alcolhol is supposed to be a depressant. The booze affects different people different ways I guess.
and I never seen well behaved drunks
As a lifelong 'happy drunk' (as in on the rare occasions in my life that I get drunk I am very happy and friendly as opposed to permanently drunk sense) I like to think I am reasonably well behaved. A little loud sometimes but always happy. Which is strange as alcolhol is supposed to be a depressant. The booze affects different people different ways I guess.
szarlotka
28 May 2009
Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]
On the eye, yes in general.
Easy to get to change their minds, no in general
In Your Opinion, Are Most Polish Women 'Easy'?
On the eye, yes in general.
Easy to get to change their minds, no in general
szarlotka
27 May 2009
Genealogy / DESPERATELY SEEKING POLISH TRAVELLERS ON EMPIRE WINDRUSH [4]
I thought as much. Good luck. Is it possible to post a sample of surnames on here to jog people's memories. Some may not know of any connection to the journey but might recognise the names?
I thought as much. Good luck. Is it possible to post a sample of surnames on here to jog people's memories. Some may not know of any connection to the journey but might recognise the names?
szarlotka
27 May 2009
Genealogy / DESPERATELY SEEKING POLISH TRAVELLERS ON EMPIRE WINDRUSH [4]
Have you looked at the National Archives list of passengers on this historic voyage?
nationalarchives.gov.uk/museum/item.asp?item_id=50
I think only the first page is available on-line. Sorry if you have tried this obvious first step;)
Have you looked at the National Archives list of passengers on this historic voyage?
nationalarchives.gov.uk/museum/item.asp?item_id=50
I think only the first page is available on-line. Sorry if you have tried this obvious first step;)
szarlotka
26 May 2009
News / Euro Elections 4th June - Who will you vote for ? [110]
Do they have any candidates near Woburn. I think they would stand a good chance;)
I'll be voting Scottish Nationalist Party.
Do they have any candidates near Woburn. I think they would stand a good chance;)
szarlotka
23 May 2009
Life / Polish men in shorts with sandals and socks.. [63]
Fashion victims are just that victims.... who deserve sympathy not ridicule. What about us golfers who are banned from playing in shorts unless we have socks on (in some cases in old fart club land they still have to be knee length socks). It's an easy mistake to wear socks with your trainers when you pop out to B & Q.
PS are my tie dye grandad shirts back in fashion yet?
Fashion victims are just that victims.... who deserve sympathy not ridicule. What about us golfers who are banned from playing in shorts unless we have socks on (in some cases in old fart club land they still have to be knee length socks). It's an easy mistake to wear socks with your trainers when you pop out to B & Q.
PS are my tie dye grandad shirts back in fashion yet?
szarlotka
21 May 2009
Travel / Train journey Ostrava _ Wroclaw [4]
Mark
Here is the link to a PKP timetable in English. Don't think it will give you fares though. As far as I can remember there is no direct service between the two cities and it was a 5 or 6 hour journey from memory.
polrail.com/sections/travel/timetable.html
Mark
Here is the link to a PKP timetable in English. Don't think it will give you fares though. As far as I can remember there is no direct service between the two cities and it was a 5 or 6 hour journey from memory.
polrail.com/sections/travel/timetable.html
szarlotka
21 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
So you are saying that given a choice of candidates with equal ability and performance in interview for say a science degree the admissions tutors would prefer a candidate with good French. I think we must disagree in that case. In my experience they would more likely use potential for making the college rowing team as a tie breaker!
What these two universities proclaim to be acceptable, and what they accept differ tremendously.
So you are saying that given a choice of candidates with equal ability and performance in interview for say a science degree the admissions tutors would prefer a candidate with good French. I think we must disagree in that case. In my experience they would more likely use potential for making the college rowing team as a tie breaker!
szarlotka
21 May 2009
Life / TP - Telekomunikacja Polska SA (phone/Internet company in Poland) [19]
Am I to assume that the 'Blue Line' was not a success then?
Am I to assume that the 'Blue Line' was not a success then?
szarlotka
20 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
Oxford Entry requirements
ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/courses/courses_and_entrance_requirements/index.html
National Curriculum Keys Stage 3 and 4 (secondary education).
curriculum.qca.org.uk/key-stages-3-and-4/index.aspx
BTW I did German and not French at O Level (showing my age there) and I sat Maths at Oriol College, Oxford
Oxford Entry requirements
ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/courses/courses_and_entrance_requirements/index.html
National Curriculum Keys Stage 3 and 4 (secondary education).
curriculum.qca.org.uk/key-stages-3-and-4/index.aspx
BTW I did German and not French at O Level (showing my age there) and I sat Maths at Oriol College, Oxford
szarlotka
20 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
I could do his job - herding cats is a speciality of mine;)
I could do his job - herding cats is a speciality of mine;)
szarlotka
20 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
It is still compulsory at key Stage 3 but kiddiewinks can drop it at Key Stage 4 (ie duck out of horrid GCSEs in French or German or Spanish)
Not even that, these days...:(
It is still compulsory at key Stage 3 but kiddiewinks can drop it at Key Stage 4 (ie duck out of horrid GCSEs in French or German or Spanish)
szarlotka
20 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
Points of Order Mr. Speaker, errm Mr. Speaker are you there?
French is not obligatory in English schools. A modern langauage is. My lads all chose Spanish cos it's easier. Ergo it is not required to enter univeristy here, unless of course you want to study French.
ipsa scientia potestas est
Points of Order Mr. Speaker, errm Mr. Speaker are you there?
French is not obligatory in English schools. A modern langauage is. My lads all chose Spanish cos it's easier. Ergo it is not required to enter univeristy here, unless of course you want to study French.
ipsa scientia potestas est
szarlotka
18 May 2009
News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]
Phew. I thought there had been another cull there for a minute.
3,000 sorry
Phew. I thought there had been another cull there for a minute.
szarlotka
14 May 2009
Life / Wanna buy a rubber/condom (in Rossmann in Poznan)? [51]
So use one yourself.... it's a man thing after all
I noticed all Polish women don't use condoms
So use one yourself.... it's a man thing after all
szarlotka
14 May 2009
Life / MARRIAGE IN POLAND bride and groom not Polish. [5]
Obviously someone in power doesn't want you back in Seanus;)
I know that the arrangement you mentionwas no applied to my friend who married an Italian girl in Italy. Is this another case of the A8 being treated differently?
What kind of nonsense is Britain pulling here?
Obviously someone in power doesn't want you back in Seanus;)
I know that the arrangement you mentionwas no applied to my friend who married an Italian girl in Italy. Is this another case of the A8 being treated differently?
szarlotka
13 May 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
Bollocks. What you should have said was now it will be owned by the IMF
now it will be ruled by the world
Bollocks. What you should have said was now it will be owned by the IMF
szarlotka
13 May 2009
Travel / Slovakia, neighboring Poland [19]
I've been scammed. I owe you my life SeanBM;) Drinks all round
The horror film "hostel" was based there ha ha ha ha
I've been scammed. I owe you my life SeanBM;) Drinks all round
szarlotka
13 May 2009
Travel / Slovakia, neighboring Poland [19]
There's a coincidence. I've just been invited to give a presentation in Bratislava by some company called Elite Hunting. Anybody know if they're legit?
There's a coincidence. I've just been invited to give a presentation in Bratislava by some company called Elite Hunting. Anybody know if they're legit?
szarlotka
11 May 2009
Law / Banking in Poland, as a foreigner. [26]
Either that or they will assume you are a British politician stashing a few expenses away,
And especially if you try to deposit a large amount of money ! They will report you as suspicious. They are legally obliged to do so .
Either that or they will assume you are a British politician stashing a few expenses away,
szarlotka
29 Apr 2009
News / Poland to ban Che Guevara image [55]
True. What about a Dear Leader NK t-shirt for the pinkos and maybe a Pol Pot says burn your books t for budding mass murderers?
if a t shirt or lenin or stalin comes out the all **** will hit the fan
True. What about a Dear Leader NK t-shirt for the pinkos and maybe a Pol Pot says burn your books t for budding mass murderers?
szarlotka
29 Apr 2009
News / Poland to ban Che Guevara image [55]
They should. Dangerous liberal thinking reactionary creatures that live in a hole in the ground and carry handbags are not to be encouraged.
How come Che has not been replaced on t-shirts by a more modern iconic figure anyway?
are they gonna start arresting kids with a telitubbies tee shirt on.....?
They should. Dangerous liberal thinking reactionary creatures that live in a hole in the ground and carry handbags are not to be encouraged.
How come Che has not been replaced on t-shirts by a more modern iconic figure anyway?
szarlotka
27 Apr 2009
Love / Age difference in our relationship. I'm 41, my girlfriend is 27. Common in Polska? [57]
I remember my in-laws to be were concerned that I was only three years older than their daughter and that she needed someone older on the grounds that males were typically immature. How right they were.
I remember my in-laws to be were concerned that I was only three years older than their daughter and that she needed someone older on the grounds that males were typically immature. How right they were.
szarlotka
23 Apr 2009
News / The Polish Economy and its future [101]
Interesting forecast from the IMF on GDP fall for Poland in 2009 which is quite a turn around from their last published prediction. Good to see that the politicians are still sticking to a predicted growth in the economy. Which just goes to show that politicans the world over are wildly optimistic or stupid.
Interesting forecast from the IMF on GDP fall for Poland in 2009 which is quite a turn around from their last published prediction. Good to see that the politicians are still sticking to a predicted growth in the economy. Which just goes to show that politicans the world over are wildly optimistic or stupid.