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Eurola   
19 Apr 2009
USA, Canada / HOLY SATURDAY FOOD BELSSING IN YOUR AREA? [13]

Here in Denver, Colorado the Święconka tradition is alive

I had no idea we invaded Denver as well. Would it be safe to assume that most of them are highlanders?

The catholic church in my suburb also had a small, basket blessing event, so the locals would not have to drive to other suburbs or to the city.
Eurola   
18 Apr 2009
Food / POLISH "CHEMICALISED" CONVENIENCE FOODS [23]

Actually, conventionally grown carrots are not as bad as strawberries, spinach, peppers or peaches. The mentioned above are the most polluted, so if you can help it buy them organic. That's what my health foods magazines tell me. Anything that you eat most often, including apples and milk, pasta or bread - the organics are a better choice. You don't need to worry about most of the veggies and fruit, as long as they are throughly washed (3 min under running water). OK, it's a kind of waste of water but I'd rather waste water than ingest unnecessary chemicals they are sprayed with. Anyway...works for me. :)

I am somewhat surprised that Poland went so quickly for the convenience of packaged, frozen foods. The younger generation thinks that food comes in a package...

then comes a variety of health problems starting with allergies. After all, our body cells have to scream for help at some point being contaminated with ingredients they can not use as fuel and don't know what to do with. The health symptoms star to appear. Rings the bell for anybody over 40? And, if you're not there yet, think about it. You are what you eat.
Eurola   
16 Apr 2009
Life / Researching Polish Culture for a speech... need help! [24]

Wildrover, I'm sure you've seen the cemeteries on that day too. There are lots of candles lit on each grave. When the evening comes and you drive home after visiting the graves of your beloved, you can pinpoint exactly where another cemetery is... the radiant aurora gives it away, the sky is lit! I was always in awe when I looked at it.
Eurola   
16 Apr 2009
Life / Researching Polish Culture for a speech... need help! [24]

I agree. There is no better way to learn about the people and the country than having a good meal and a few beers with them! Everything also is just a "hearsay".

I'm glad you experienced the reality. You can take it or leave then.
Eurola   
16 Apr 2009
Life / Researching Polish Culture for a speech... need help! [24]

Spalko, just search this website "polish culture", "Polish Christmas", "Polish Easter"...etc.
You'll find lots of information when you read the topics. Yes, you'll need some time to do that, but it should be worth the time. Don't forget the "polish swear words"! Hehehe.

Good luck!
Eurola   
16 Apr 2009
Life / What should be done to make life in Poland better and more enjoyable? [94]

I don't live in Poland, but here the quirks my family complains about:

If you have a doctor's or a dentist's appointment, please respect your clients time.
I don't need to show in your office at appointment time only to wait another 2 or three hours (beacuse you stroll into the office late yourself).

When I go to the town hall to get some kind of business (or not) certification, don't make hop through many multiple hoops and request tons of additional proof, including signatures and original stamps.

Be nice and helpful to me when I ask for an item I don't seem to locate in Biedronka.
You don't need to take my hand and lead me there, but pointing in the right direction with a smile would make feel appreciated.

Please don't sit behind that bullet proof glass at the Bank, pretend being busy, so I can stand there expecting to be invited to the window to do my business, which is also yours.

OK, that's the few I heard recently.
Eurola   
5 Apr 2009
Love / Advice from Polish Girls please :) [54]

How about slipping a nice, short note with your phone number on it at the time of paying for groceries? Say in the note that you like her a lot and would like to ask her out. You may also fold and pin the note to a single flower (not a red one); after that just wait for you phone to ring! :)
Eurola   
5 Apr 2009
Life / Easter presents for Polish people? [14]

Make sure you bring some gifts for the kids (if there are any) nothing big... "eggs" filled with candy will do. You are on the right track, a bouquet of spring flowers or a box of chocolates... as long as you're not empty handed, the wine is fine too.
Eurola   
5 Apr 2009
UK, Ireland / Negative attitude towards Polish immigration in UK becoming stronger [90]

''romaniannnnnnn nooooooo u need a proof of address''

You need to show a document (or two) with your address on it and I'm sure it works the same in Romania as well as in any country. You can't just walk in and open an account saying your name and address to the clerk. No need to feel insulted. I'm sure you had to do it when you opened your account. Right?
Eurola   
4 Apr 2009
Life / How many people really know English in Poland? [53]

Matyjasz's remark about people above 40 is very true.

Well..they were only around 20 when Poland officially was no longer under the commie rule, why didn't they start learn then?

I would not expect anybody over 50 or 60 to know another language, but most people under the age group had a chance already. Yes, many young people are pretty good at English now, but still not enough.
Eurola   
22 Mar 2009
Life / What's your favourite Polish cartoon? [10]

It was actually a Japanese cartoon, very popular in Poland in 70's, I think.

youtube.com/watch?v=jN4NYr17wZ0&feature=related
Eurola   
22 Mar 2009
Love / Discussion about Polish Men's Tempers [103]

It's been always portrait in jokes..a wife with a "kluski" roller to greet her no goodnik husband coming late home. Really, no real violence here. Don't get all excited onecent. Polish wives know how to handle their men with or without the roller.
Eurola   
22 Mar 2009
Travel / Tatry Mountains Poland / First Snow [29]

Darn Al Gore, messing with people's minds...but, heck..most people are gullible. You can tell them anything. I'm glad that people in Canada and Chicago screw the 'Inconvenient Truth"..year by year. LOL.
Eurola   
22 Mar 2009
Travel / Tatry Mountains Poland / First Snow [29]

Great snowing conditions in the Tatras now.

I don't want to see another snowflake this year. Zero. Nada. Nothing. Ani jeden platek sniegu. I had enough.

I want the grass green.
Eurola   
18 Mar 2009
Life / Is drinking water in Poland good? [96]

"Polish Spring" comes from Michigan I believe, just purified. Might as well drink it from the tap. It's just a lovely marketing touch.

I buy Nalęczowianka instead. Imported from Poland. Really.
Eurola   
6 Mar 2009
Food / favorite polish recipes? [65]

i tried to make potato pancakes once and would've gotten sick if I ate all of them because they didn't cook all the way through

Lol. Don't make them so thick...anyway a raw potato would not likely make you sick. Maybe there was something also that you you've eaten?
Eurola   
6 Mar 2009
Love / Polish girls' obsession with marriage [124]

Oh, no southern...the girl is pressuring you to marry her? No, you can't do that. There are too many women and too little time to be just with the one! You know, you love them all, why settle for one? :)
Eurola   
2 Mar 2009
History / Fall of Communism in Poland [33]

I don't think anyone would buy it. Probably they are not worth too much tho.

Hey, if a potato chip with seemingly Holy Mary's shape on it got sold...anything can be. After all, it is a historic ID.
Eurola   
2 Mar 2009
History / Fall of Communism in Poland [33]

I wonder if any of them sold their communist party membership ID on ebay...