Wroclaw
28 Jul 2009
Life / Cellphone/blackberry with pre-paid card [5]
Is a netbook/notebook (mini-laptop) not an option. Plus a cheap pre-paid phone.
Is a netbook/notebook (mini-laptop) not an option. Plus a cheap pre-paid phone.
Wroclaw
28 Jul 2009
Genealogy / Need photo from Wrzeszcz of childhood home. [53]
You could try Google Earth or something similar.
There are pictures on the net of number 13... Gunter's home. I guess your dad would have lived across the street.
Can someone take a photo of my dads old home in Wrzeszcz ?
You could try Google Earth or something similar.
couple homes over from where Gunter Grass grew up..????
There are pictures on the net of number 13... Gunter's home. I guess your dad would have lived across the street.
Wroclaw
27 Jul 2009
Genealogy / Need a Polish map Pre & Post WW2 with all the towns & Villages [6]
feefhs.org/links/poland.html
Scroll down a bit for the list of maps.
feefhs.org/links/poland.html
Scroll down a bit for the list of maps.
Wroclaw
27 Jul 2009
Life / Polish Radio and TV stations online? [68]
It depends what type of music. These days I listen to Eska Rock, which is mostly English Language music. Many Polish bands sing in English anyway.
If you only listen to English music you'll miss out on some good German, Russian and Polish bands.
To my knowledge there is only one strictly Polish (music) radio station.
Your main problem is not finding English language music, but finding a radio station that doesn't repeat the same tunes every half hour.
If there is a radio station that plays English music?
It depends what type of music. These days I listen to Eska Rock, which is mostly English Language music. Many Polish bands sing in English anyway.
If you only listen to English music you'll miss out on some good German, Russian and Polish bands.
To my knowledge there is only one strictly Polish (music) radio station.
Your main problem is not finding English language music, but finding a radio station that doesn't repeat the same tunes every half hour.
Wroclaw
22 Jul 2009
Law / POLISH CITIZENSHIP FROM MY POLISH GRANDFATHER [20]
Do you mean Ilan Charsky in Israel ? There are a few references to him on the net... dealing with Polish citizenship.
He has an account at Linkedin.
Does anyone could contact to I Charsky?.
Do you mean Ilan Charsky in Israel ? There are a few references to him on the net... dealing with Polish citizenship.
He has an account at Linkedin.
Wroclaw
7 Jul 2009
Life / Do dogs need a muzzle in Poland? [10]
Dogs in Poland:
Most dogs kept in the countryside are medium to large and half pet half guard dog. It's not unusual to see some of these dogs on a long chain or roaming about in the garden of the property. Some can be seen wandering up and down the village street. I don't have a high opinion concerning the treatment, or lack of it, of these dogs.
City dogs: There is a fashion for certain breeds, which I've noticed over a number of years.
These days many of the larger breeds can be seen taking part in obedience training sessions. Although that doesn't by any means mean that the majority of owners take their pet to classes.
So I guess that most dog owners in Poland raise their pets by using the same methods as used elsewhere in pet loving countries. The difference here is the choice of breed.
If I may ask another question,
Dogs in Poland:
Most dogs kept in the countryside are medium to large and half pet half guard dog. It's not unusual to see some of these dogs on a long chain or roaming about in the garden of the property. Some can be seen wandering up and down the village street. I don't have a high opinion concerning the treatment, or lack of it, of these dogs.
City dogs: There is a fashion for certain breeds, which I've noticed over a number of years.
These days many of the larger breeds can be seen taking part in obedience training sessions. Although that doesn't by any means mean that the majority of owners take their pet to classes.
So I guess that most dog owners in Poland raise their pets by using the same methods as used elsewhere in pet loving countries. The difference here is the choice of breed.
Wroclaw
6 Jul 2009
Life / Do I need a special adaptor for my laptop in Poland or will hotels provide this? [23]
If you mean in large city centres... probably yes.
Or at least you'll get access to wi-fi, if that's what you mean.
Do most hotels in Poland have Wireless access?
If you mean in large city centres... probably yes.
Or at least you'll get access to wi-fi, if that's what you mean.
Wroclaw
5 Jul 2009
Life / Do dogs need a muzzle in Poland? [10]
I wouldn't worry about it. Above... I was refering to an awkward person, not dog. Most dogs are OK with each other. It's owners that are the problem. Obviously I don't mean you, Selwroc.
My dog (check my profile) is often confused for some fluffy Golden Retriever. It amazes me how many Polish folk can't even recognize one of their own national breeds.
It's not other dogs that I worry about. When my youngest was a toddler my last dog knocked her over just by wagging her tail.
Today we just got some bad looks when she got angry at one dog...
I wouldn't worry about it. Above... I was refering to an awkward person, not dog. Most dogs are OK with each other. It's owners that are the problem. Obviously I don't mean you, Selwroc.
My dog (check my profile) is often confused for some fluffy Golden Retriever. It amazes me how many Polish folk can't even recognize one of their own national breeds.
It's not other dogs that I worry about. When my youngest was a toddler my last dog knocked her over just by wagging her tail.
Wroclaw
5 Jul 2009
Life / Do dogs need a muzzle in Poland? [10]
there is a dangerous dogs list and all dogs on this list should wear a muzzle. all dogs off the leash must wear a muzzle.
it really depends where you live as to what the authorities enforce.
the problem is that, if some sad twat causes a problem and blames your dog. it is only the muzzle that will save your pet.
This said... not many people put muzzles on dogs when they are on the leash.
there is a dangerous dogs list and all dogs on this list should wear a muzzle. all dogs off the leash must wear a muzzle.
it really depends where you live as to what the authorities enforce.
the problem is that, if some sad twat causes a problem and blames your dog. it is only the muzzle that will save your pet.
This said... not many people put muzzles on dogs when they are on the leash.
Wroclaw
4 Jul 2009
News / 100zl note should be phased out. [20]
I haven't seen a 200zl note for ages.
then why not the 200zł note?
I haven't seen a 200zl note for ages.
Wroclaw
2 Jul 2009
Travel / One thing i Really hate about most Restaurants in Poland! [14]
You could have your meal and then go to the shop to buy a pepsi, innit
Obviously restraurants are taking advantage of a business opportunity, nothing more.
You could have your meal and then go to the shop to buy a pepsi, innit
Obviously restraurants are taking advantage of a business opportunity, nothing more.
Wroclaw
2 Jul 2009
Love / Polish honey's rules and regulations [14]
the answer is simple. settle your own debts. don't hand over anything.
he has made you aware that a financial problem exists... you know that on this point he is correct... show yourself that you can do something about it.
the answer is simple. settle your own debts. don't hand over anything.
he has made you aware that a financial problem exists... you know that on this point he is correct... show yourself that you can do something about it.
Wroclaw
29 Jun 2009
Genealogy / Barbara Budkowska, Looking for lost pen-friend. Nawracaj. [7]
Is Nawracaj her married name ?
Are we looking in Poland or the USA ?
Are you sure about her age ?
in the mean time check: Crown Point, Indiana.
She is married and has 3 grown children
Is Nawracaj her married name ?
Are we looking in Poland or the USA ?
Are you sure about her age ?
in the mean time check: Crown Point, Indiana.
Wroclaw
29 Jun 2009
USA, Canada / Polish-American Elvis in Ultimate Elvis Contest [30]
No. The Best
Well done, TheKruk.
one of the best in Southern California
No. The Best
Well done, TheKruk.
Wroclaw
28 Jun 2009
News / Plane crash in Krakow. [15]
I don't know Krakow. I can only relate what I saw on the news.
I think hairball is better informed on this.
I don't know Krakow. I can only relate what I saw on the news.
I think hairball is better informed on this.
Wroclaw
28 Jun 2009
News / Plane crash in Krakow. [15]
no. it was a built up area with a park. the plane came down in the park. TV pictures showed blocks of flats nearby.
Maybe the old airfield.
no. it was a built up area with a park. the plane came down in the park. TV pictures showed blocks of flats nearby.
Wroclaw
28 Jun 2009
News / Plane crash in Krakow. [15]
it was a light aircraft. i doubt you'll see anything now. it happened some time ago.
Where abouts, I see no sign of smoke or that?
it was a light aircraft. i doubt you'll see anything now. it happened some time ago.
Wroclaw
28 Jun 2009
News / Plane crash in Krakow. [15]
It's on the TV news.
Pictures show a Cessna 172 in a group of trees.
For sure at least one dead and the othere are seriously burnt.
It's on the TV news.
Pictures show a Cessna 172 in a group of trees.
Wroclaw
25 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Friend told "just allow your son to forget Polish" by school. [96]
I'd ignore it. But it really depends on the child's ability to learn. the only people who matter in the equation are the parents and child.
Does anyone have any opinion on this?
I'd ignore it. But it really depends on the child's ability to learn. the only people who matter in the equation are the parents and child.
Wroclaw
25 Jun 2009
Life / Thunderstorms in Poland [44]
there is a massive storm over Wroclaw at the moment. it may he heading your way Seanus
there is a massive storm over Wroclaw at the moment. it may he heading your way Seanus
Wroclaw
24 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Renewing Polish Passport in London or Manchester [18]
Most things beaurocratic and to do with Poland... require that one attends in person.
I know it's wishfull thinking but I cant see why anyone would apply in person otherwise?
Most things beaurocratic and to do with Poland... require that one attends in person.
Wroclaw
24 Jun 2009
USA, Canada / Popular US Newspaper offends Poles. [22]
I stopped at the date: March 17th 2001
I stopped reading here...
I stopped at the date: March 17th 2001
Wroclaw
24 Jun 2009
Life / What's the weather like in Poland? [81]
There was something similar in parts of Wroclaw yesterday (as described in post 92). Today it was ok.
According to the forecast Sunday will be dry here.
Floods here.Photos
There was something similar in parts of Wroclaw yesterday (as described in post 92). Today it was ok.
According to the forecast Sunday will be dry here.
Wroclaw
23 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Father's Day cards banned in Scottish schools [64]
zimmy,
from wiki: "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is part of a phrase attributed to the 19th Century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and later popularised in the United States by Mark Twain: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics."
Previous posts mentioned numbers. Who's to say where they came from or what their true value is.
zimmy,
from wiki: "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is part of a phrase attributed to the 19th Century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and later popularised in the United States by Mark Twain: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics."
Previous posts mentioned numbers. Who's to say where they came from or what their true value is.
Wroclaw
23 Jun 2009
Life / What's the weather like in Poland? [81]
The result of last night's rain is rather deep puddles in some areas... on the verge of mild flooding. The business next door to mine had the pumps moving water... not from the property, but from a low lying area in front of the door.
The result of last night's rain is rather deep puddles in some areas... on the verge of mild flooding. The business next door to mine had the pumps moving water... not from the property, but from a low lying area in front of the door.
Wroclaw
22 Jun 2009
Travel / Looking to travel to Poland for summer + looking into Tours of Poland [4]
I would take choice 3 and add a week to do other things.
The problem with the tours is that they take you to the right places, but don't give you enough time.
I would take choice 3 and add a week to do other things.
The problem with the tours is that they take you to the right places, but don't give you enough time.
Wroclaw
22 Jun 2009
Life / What's the weather like in Poland? [81]
it can't get much worse. it was chucking down earlier.
There will be good weather soon...
it can't get much worse. it was chucking down earlier.
Wroclaw
21 Jun 2009
Work / Tips of English Teacher interviews [6]
research the people/company who are conducting the interview.
show a range of suitable vocabulary
speak in a clear voice
show confidence
stay alert. don't fall into casual chat. that's when you'll get caught out.
you're a people person... you don't play chess... you're a team player.
Really appreciate any help.
research the people/company who are conducting the interview.
show a range of suitable vocabulary
speak in a clear voice
show confidence
stay alert. don't fall into casual chat. that's when you'll get caught out.
you're a people person... you don't play chess... you're a team player.
Wroclaw
21 Jun 2009
USA, Canada / Polish-American Elvis in Ultimate Elvis Contest [30]
You can do it.
I have to beat one of the best in the world today to win.
You can do it.
Wroclaw
21 Jun 2009
UK, Ireland / Modern Plantation for Poles in Ireland [352]
I don't have enough knowledge on it to be able to debate it. And I'm not about to waste an afternoon at Wikipedia.
However, I'll take what you say as correct... until someone gives an argument to the contrary.
Are you not familiar with the Irish Property Bubble
I don't have enough knowledge on it to be able to debate it. And I'm not about to waste an afternoon at Wikipedia.
However, I'll take what you say as correct... until someone gives an argument to the contrary.