Food / Bagels in Krakow [7]

I haven't come across bagels like in the US, but there are "obważanki" which look like bagels, but are smaller, dry and taste nothing like bagels.

USA, Canada / Canadian moving to Poland...any advice? [30]


It depends on your attitude. If you believe it's the end of the road, think negatively, looking for bad things in Poland and not willing to open your eyes to the beauty of Poland, you will be crushed.

But if you come to Poland with the willingness to explore and learn, there is so much history, architecture, beautiful scenery, culture, people, you won't be crushed.

There is this story of two people who were put in jail. One only saw the bars, the other looked up and saw the stars.

USA, Canada / Canadian moving to Poland...any advice? [30]

And unless you have a satelite dish, there is nothing good on TV, specially if your child likes cartoons. There are nice toys, clothes for children tend to be more expensive, the fruits and vegetables are very tasty. There aren't any malls but they have large grocery stores like Tesco where you can buy everything, and open markets.

You pay "abonament" for your TV which you can pay at the post office.
When in a crowded bus make sure you got all your belongings safely stored, there are pick-pockets who operate on crowded buses and if they they hear you're a foreigner, you are in double trouble.

When in restaurant, they don't follow the policy "customer is always right" like in the US and some waitresses won't even smile.

But overall, people are very polite.

Genealogy / Croats (Serbians) are Polish origin? [53]

Off topic. Look next to smile face where you type you see three dots underlined. Click on those and see what happens!

Food / Common Pastry in Polish Bakery? [19]

You will find "pączki" in every bakery. They are round donuts without a hole in the middle with prune, raspberry or other fruit filling inside.

"Makowiec" pastry filled with poppy-seed, usually elongated.
"Piaskowa babka" - very good, size of a loaf of bread.
"Szarlotka" - pastry made with apples
"Mazurek" - pastry with raisins, apples and other ingredients.
"Babka" - can be any flavor, usually round

USA, Canada / Chicago - N. Milwaukee experience [2]

Czarnina is the name of the soup but they don't normally serve it there. More popular zupas are the "rosół" or "Grzybowa"

Sometimes the kiełbasa has the word "świeża" in front meaning 'fresh' or "sucha" meaning 'dry'.
go to byki.com and chose the Polish language. You get free downloads of the language for beginners.

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

I lived in Kraków and Warszawa. Very nice zoo in both cities. You can visit the Kopiec Kościuszki in Kraków, a big mound from where you can see the city, in sukiennice can buy souvenirs, lots of pigeons, listen to the Hejnał, Wawel of course always interesting. In Warsaw the old castle, Castle in Wilanów, £azienki Park, pałac Kultury, lots of museums and even when driving from town to town you see interesting castles and churches along the way.

Travel / Have you ever been in Poland? [111]

Yeah, I don't get it either?

Travel / Have you ever been in Poland? [111]

How about you Tomek? Ever been to Poland?

USA, Canada / Polish Dog Trainer from Chicago area / Dog Lessons [37]

You can e-mail as this is becoming a personal matter.

News / Polish Keyboard with the Polish alphabet? [30]


Try the "x"

Feedback / FORUM RANKING [18]


Maybe, maybe not? Never know:)

Life / What is your favorite Polish Music Group or Artist? [41]

Du-uh...:)

News / Polish Keyboard with the Polish alphabet? [30]

Yeah, in Poland!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I'm so mean. I can pick one up for you next time I'm there if you want....

Life / What is your favorite Polish Music Group or Artist? [41]

I like Milano. Their song goes:
"Na złotej plaży Ty i ja
zakochane serca dwa"
good looking guys too.

Genealogy / Poland- Stories from the Ancestors Homeland [20]


I can't wait till I get to do that....I'm already getting goose bumps...

One day in Poland it was really, really foggy and the buses weren't operating. My parents had a "nysa" van and saw people waiting for hours needing to get home so they stopped to get a few in to give them a ride and before you know it was so full, but these poor people needed to get home really badly so we drove them home and they were very thankful. Next day they brought us meat, kiełbasa, bread to thank us.

When you do something nice to Polish people they will never forget it and be forever thankful and will go out of their way to appreciate what you have done for them. They have big hearts.

Genealogy / Poland- Stories from the Ancestors Homeland [20]

One day I went to the store with my dad. I was holding on to the basket and the isles were so narrow and I accidentally broke a jar of pickles with my basket. Immediately the sales lady came very upset because she had to clean it up and then ordered my dad to pay for it.

He was mad at me too at first but after we left he thought it was funny.
When you break a jar in the US store, they will come and clean it and appologize and make sure you didn't get hurt and wont charge you for breaking it.

I guess that's all I did in Poland is go shopping.....started early....

Genealogy / Poland- Stories from the Ancestors Homeland [20]

One day when I was 8 years old my mother sent me to the warzywniak ( vegetable store) to buy pory (leeks). I never heard of "pory" before and by the time I got there I forgot what it was I was suppose to buy, so I tell the lady I came here to buy "parówki" (hot dogs).

She started laughing that they don't sell "parówki" there. I got home and told my mom. She and my aunt started laughing so hard and later they told me it was "pory".

News / Poland over the next 10 years? [79]


Wrong!!!
The Polish women are being saught after by the rich Arabs, Muslims, Indians. Poland can make money selling them!

New business will flourish: "Camel Burgers" and for those who smoke, "Camel cigarettes"

USA, Canada / letter of invitation to the US? [8]

You know what they look for? They are looking for some kind of proof that will convince the consul that you will return back to Poland. Best chances are if you have a wife and child, a job because they know you will come back.

I had a sponsor letter written for my bf. It did not help but it wouldn't hurt to have one. They really don't look at it. It used to be that you need an affidavid of support, but they don't require that either anymore.

They are mainly looking for some kind of guarantee that you will return to Poland. The beginning of the year is easier to get a visa than later in the year because they only give out so many and become more picky later. And it also depends on the consul you talk to and you need a little luck too.

Don't go to Scott Renner. He's a consul and doesn't like giving visas.:)

USA, Canada / Polish Dog Trainer from Chicago area / Dog Lessons [37]

OK. You can contact me later.

Life / Tradition of Polish Women's Last names vs. Men's [8]

It creates confusion. In the US they don't seperate male from female last names and they have no clue that it sounds funny for a female to have a 'ski' ending. They think it's a different last name if it was 'ska' than your father's.

I'm female. My name ends with a 'ski' also.

USA, Canada / Polish Dog Trainer from Chicago area / Dog Lessons [37]

Hi budnikski from Iowa
It costs about $160 for a plane ticket from Poland. The pup should have his shots and health certificate from the vet. The Owczarek Podhalański is much cheaper and more popular in Poland. I had a friend bring one with her from Poland a few years back, but it got killed on the road a few months after she brought him to the US.

I'm bringing a Longhair G. Shepherd pup from Poland in April. If you would be interested I could bring your pup with me also.

The flight is about 9 hours where he would have to stay in a kennel. If the pups get along they can travel together if they fit. If not I'd need another kennel. The airlines allow only a limited amount of pets on board, but rarley there are any so it shouldn't be a problem. you just call ahead and tell them about it.

Let me know what you decide, I would be more than glad to bring your pup. I'm in Wisconsin, so it's not that far for you to pick him up from my place.

Think about it and let me know. Here's your chance!! Don't let it pass you by!!!

Food / Fatty Thursday (Tlusty Czwartek) Today! [17]

Get many beads?

Food / Fatty Thursday (Tlusty Czwartek) Today! [17]


bet you had a time of your life!:)

USA, Canada / Need help...American Citizen marrying Polish Girl [52]

Still married after all those years?
You're an inspiration to all of us.

USA, Canada / Las Vegas Piwo [10]


he'll have one in Poland:)

USA, Canada / Need help...American Citizen marrying Polish Girl [52]

Marry him and file I-485 adjustment of status.
but contact them with more questions:

immihelp.com/greencard/adjustmentofstatus/index.html

USA, Canada / Las Vegas Piwo [10]

I'll be getting there Wednesday also.
You guys are all signed in and confirmed so no chickening out now!!!

USA, Canada / Las Vegas Piwo [10]

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