Wroclaw
12 Jan 2007
Wroclaw
12 Jan 2007
Love / How to make good impression to his Polish parents? [19]
When you get off the plane in Poland, buy some flowers. That way you know they will be fresh when you hand them over.
A tin of Quality Street
I would keep gift ideas to the obvious. That way there should be no embarrassment.
When you get off the plane in Poland, buy some flowers. That way you know they will be fresh when you hand them over.
A tin of Quality Street
I would keep gift ideas to the obvious. That way there should be no embarrassment.
Wroclaw
12 Jan 2007
Life / What kind of toys are popular with children in Poland today [21]
Batteries are the same here. No need to worry about that part.
Toy cars, Action Man. I think five year olds are the same the world over.
Something that won't break in the post.
Batteries are the same here. No need to worry about that part.
Toy cars, Action Man. I think five year olds are the same the world over.
Something that won't break in the post.
Wroclaw
12 Jan 2007
Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]
bossie, David,
I agree to the Opera House at 19:30, Saturday. Do we all agree ?
bossie, David,
I agree to the Opera House at 19:30, Saturday. Do we all agree ?
Wroclaw
11 Jan 2007
Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]
Actually Sudheer knows the town best.
Why don't we try 'Haggis' then at least you can check out the flat screen TV.
Bossie can show us where it is. Please Bossie.
Meet at Fredro's monument at 19:30. Yes or No ?
I'd rather go for a drink than a meal. To be honest drinks make it easier, if anyone wants to leave early.
Actually Sudheer knows the town best.
Why don't we try 'Haggis' then at least you can check out the flat screen TV.
Bossie can show us where it is. Please Bossie.
Meet at Fredro's monument at 19:30. Yes or No ?
I'd rather go for a drink than a meal. To be honest drinks make it easier, if anyone wants to leave early.
Wroclaw
11 Jan 2007
Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]
Mr & Mrs Wroclaw will be in attendance.
Sudheer, Where are you ?
Mr & Mrs Wroclaw will be in attendance.
Sudheer, Where are you ?
Wroclaw
10 Jan 2007
Travel / Anyone know any English pubs in Wroclaw [47]
David.
Have you tried the English pub [John Bull] It's only 20 feet from the Irish pub. Highlander is also in Rynek.
Why do you need an English pub for sport ?
As you are living here why don't you get yourself an 'N' decoder [sat tv] Then you'll get your programmes in HD. Get a bigger than normal dish if you go for this option then you'll get more channels.
And when are we all [Wroclaw gang] going out for a beer ?
David.
Have you tried the English pub [John Bull] It's only 20 feet from the Irish pub. Highlander is also in Rynek.
Why do you need an English pub for sport ?
As you are living here why don't you get yourself an 'N' decoder [sat tv] Then you'll get your programmes in HD. Get a bigger than normal dish if you go for this option then you'll get more channels.
And when are we all [Wroclaw gang] going out for a beer ?
Wroclaw
7 Jan 2007
Feedback / Who's on-line function? [9]
Because when we can see names of people we're not interested in we log out.
Also, some people stay logged- in even when they are not using the computer.
Because when we can see names of people we're not interested in we log out.
Also, some people stay logged- in even when they are not using the computer.
Wroclaw
7 Jan 2007
Feedback / Who's on-line function? [9]
There is already the Hello Goodbye thread, which if people use serves the same function.
There is already the Hello Goodbye thread, which if people use serves the same function.
Wroclaw
7 Jan 2007
Love / Matrix says that POLISH GIRLS= NOTHNIG SPECIAL [279]
Eurola,
Condoms can be bought almost anywhere and I have seen young men buying them.
All young folk know what they are for, but I've no idea what the stats are.
Eurola,
Condoms can be bought almost anywhere and I have seen young men buying them.
All young folk know what they are for, but I've no idea what the stats are.
Wroclaw
6 Jan 2007
Wroclaw
6 Jan 2007
Wroclaw
6 Jan 2007
Food / Pierogi (polish Dumpling) Lovers Here???? [76]
Start a new line in fish pierogi. A sort of 'tuna melt' in a pierogi.
Start a new line in fish pierogi. A sort of 'tuna melt' in a pierogi.
Wroclaw
5 Jan 2007
Wroclaw
5 Jan 2007
Wroclaw
5 Jan 2007
Travel / Krakow/Zakopane vs Gdansk - where to spend my time? [27]
Sapphire,
February is the winter holiday for schools. Please think about it before making your choice.
I would spend two days in Krakow and two days in the mountains.
Sapphire,
February is the winter holiday for schools. Please think about it before making your choice.
I would spend two days in Krakow and two days in the mountains.
Wroclaw
3 Jan 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
When we say Auschwitz do we mean camp I, II, or III or all of them together.
When we say Auschwitz do we mean camp I, II, or III or all of them together.
Wroclaw
3 Jan 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
lef is right. When I was at the camp the guide gave a similar figure. But only in relation to Auschwitz. It was explained to me that the Germans had problems disposing of 3,000,000 bodies. 6,000,000 would be impossible.
This might help:
auschwitz.org.pl/html/eng/start/index.php
lef is right. When I was at the camp the guide gave a similar figure. But only in relation to Auschwitz. It was explained to me that the Germans had problems disposing of 3,000,000 bodies. 6,000,000 would be impossible.
This might help:
auschwitz.org.pl/html/eng/start/index.php
Wroclaw
2 Jan 2007
Life / Polish movies - what they are like? [34]
As more people buy 42" TV's to create their own home cinema the movie industry will surely change too.
As more people buy 42" TV's to create their own home cinema the movie industry will surely change too.
Wroclaw
2 Jan 2007
Love / Trouble with Polish Mother-in-law... [19]
Pudder,
Set up a web-cam for the in-laws. Then have a once a week chat with all the family gathered round. If the in-laws don't use a computer, sort it out with a neighbour.
Might work, might make your wife homesick. So think about it first.
Pudder,
Set up a web-cam for the in-laws. Then have a once a week chat with all the family gathered round. If the in-laws don't use a computer, sort it out with a neighbour.
Might work, might make your wife homesick. So think about it first.
Wroclaw
2 Jan 2007
Life / Polish Driving Licence. [314]
A quick phone call to the Polish Embassy / Consulate should give you the answer.
A quick phone call to the Polish Embassy / Consulate should give you the answer.
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2007
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
Just asked the family. The answer. Um, don't really know.
This is what I wanted to clarify......come to understand...why, how, where...was it purely a local response...or people told to be that way...ie obeying dictats of church or state?
Just asked the family. The answer. Um, don't really know.
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
Can I just say something here.
Frank, you asked about Jews in the early part of the last century. This was a time of partition in Poland. I'm sure that you are aware of this so please don't shout me down.
The area that most Jewish people lived in was south-east Poland. But not the Poland we know today. The Jewish population extended into what is now Ukraine. This poses a problem when answering part of your question. Neither the people nor the country exist as they did then. So any opinion would be second hand.
Cardinal Glemp has been very vocal against the Jews and at one point had to be told by John Paul II to apologise for past indisgretions against Polish Jews. I have already provided a link regarding this, but on another thread.
Whether we like it or not, Polish Jews were dicriminated against in the past.
There is no need to discriminate against them now, because most people in Poland have never knowingly met one. Take post #24 as a reference.
Aniah,
Post #44
The Jewish people are well known for building up a community and helping each other out with regard to business. They very often would trade with each other within their community. This is what local people might have used as a starting point when saying anything negative against these people. Also, as these people gained wealth it would show up in the resentment of others in times of poverty. As a nation were the Polish anti-semetic ? I doubt it. Nowadays we are all , hopefully, better people living in a world where we can all get along.
I also doubt very much that many people would have considered themselves wealthy at the end of World War II. Most people whatever their religion only had the clothes they stood up in and nothing else.
Can I just say something here.
Frank, you asked about Jews in the early part of the last century. This was a time of partition in Poland. I'm sure that you are aware of this so please don't shout me down.
The area that most Jewish people lived in was south-east Poland. But not the Poland we know today. The Jewish population extended into what is now Ukraine. This poses a problem when answering part of your question. Neither the people nor the country exist as they did then. So any opinion would be second hand.
Cardinal Glemp has been very vocal against the Jews and at one point had to be told by John Paul II to apologise for past indisgretions against Polish Jews. I have already provided a link regarding this, but on another thread.
Whether we like it or not, Polish Jews were dicriminated against in the past.
There is no need to discriminate against them now, because most people in Poland have never knowingly met one. Take post #24 as a reference.
Aniah,
Post #44
The Jewish people are well known for building up a community and helping each other out with regard to business. They very often would trade with each other within their community. This is what local people might have used as a starting point when saying anything negative against these people. Also, as these people gained wealth it would show up in the resentment of others in times of poverty. As a nation were the Polish anti-semetic ? I doubt it. Nowadays we are all , hopefully, better people living in a world where we can all get along.
I also doubt very much that many people would have considered themselves wealthy at the end of World War II. Most people whatever their religion only had the clothes they stood up in and nothing else.
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2007
Love / Help me! I fell in love with a Polish man! [137]
It hurts because you were lonely and in need of someone. He made you feel good and, unfortunately, you fell for it. If I'm wrong please say so and I'll apologize.
well why does it hurt so much, Wroclaw, so that i can't eat or sleep?
It hurts because you were lonely and in need of someone. He made you feel good and, unfortunately, you fell for it. If I'm wrong please say so and I'll apologize.
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2007
Love / Help me! I fell in love with a Polish man! [137]
Rowan,
You filled a moment with something you both wanted at a particular time. You are no more a tart than he is a gigolo. There are some men, who given the chance would leave their morals at the door step. He knew what he was doing, as you did, and used you to his advantage. He knew he would never see you again. I think you are old enough to realize this. It's time to move on.
Rowan,
You filled a moment with something you both wanted at a particular time. You are no more a tart than he is a gigolo. There are some men, who given the chance would leave their morals at the door step. He knew what he was doing, as you did, and used you to his advantage. He knew he would never see you again. I think you are old enough to realize this. It's time to move on.
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2007
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2006
Life / Having a Baby in Poland [28]
Hi,
You'll be well taken care of. The doctors here do speak English. A lot of the nurses don't but it shouldn't be a problem. Don't worry about it.
Hi,
You'll be well taken care of. The doctors here do speak English. A lot of the nurses don't but it shouldn't be a problem. Don't worry about it.
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2006
Language / I told my friends that I was polish and i speak polish but i'm not [24]
plg,
Cannot, can not, can't are all good forms.
plg,
Cannot, can not, can't are all good forms.
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2006
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
Frank,
OK. I'd like to hear what others have to say as well. I'll keep shtum.
Frank,
OK. I'd like to hear what others have to say as well. I'll keep shtum.