Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
UK, Ireland / I understand poles coming to uk [196]
blimey this thread has gone off on a bit of a tangent!
blimey this thread has gone off on a bit of a tangent!
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
UK, Ireland / BEWARE when coming over UK [363]
It's only the case with a house share here I suppose, years ago I lived with my b/f at the time in the house (3 bedroomed flat) were two other couples...Its nothing new - it was like the Waltons of a night and sunday roast...lol its taken me years to stop making enough to feed an army!
This is why imigrant workers with familyto suport in the homeland often have to houseshare and often share rooms.
It's only the case with a house share here I suppose, years ago I lived with my b/f at the time in the house (3 bedroomed flat) were two other couples...Its nothing new - it was like the Waltons of a night and sunday roast...lol its taken me years to stop making enough to feed an army!
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
I was just wondering what xmas dinner was like in Poland in the UK it's usually eaten mid day and has a starter (usually soup or something light) then a full roast either with turkey (most popular) or Duck, then followed by Xmas pudding and then a slice of xmas cake (home made about two months before with lots of added brandy)
My family always ate late due to lots of family calling round all day.....during which lots of home made mice pies were eaten...
Also the turkey would be cooked with streaky bacon wrapped over it to keep it moist and juicy..usually this would be cooked on xmas eve so the only thing to prepare was the vegies..
And fresh mince pies cooked on xmas day...
I was just wondering what xmas dinner was like in Poland in the UK it's usually eaten mid day and has a starter (usually soup or something light) then a full roast either with turkey (most popular) or Duck, then followed by Xmas pudding and then a slice of xmas cake (home made about two months before with lots of added brandy)
My family always ate late due to lots of family calling round all day.....during which lots of home made mice pies were eaten...
Also the turkey would be cooked with streaky bacon wrapped over it to keep it moist and juicy..usually this would be cooked on xmas eve so the only thing to prepare was the vegies..
And fresh mince pies cooked on xmas day...
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
News / November 11 in Poland [15]
In the UK its called Armistice day, but it has a different name in the USA, and keeps a one minute silence at 11 minutes to the 11th hour...even in churches....my brother got married on the 11 Nov so services had to be from 12 onwards...its a very big thing in the UK and even the young (with respect) keep to the one minute silence....
In the UK its called Armistice day, but it has a different name in the USA, and keeps a one minute silence at 11 minutes to the 11th hour...even in churches....my brother got married on the 11 Nov so services had to be from 12 onwards...its a very big thing in the UK and even the young (with respect) keep to the one minute silence....
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
News / November 11 in Poland [15]
Not sure why you feel the need to call me names...I was making the point that the UK and the USA called it by the same name and then the USA decided to change the name...so please tell me what is your point about being independent....in a less frustrated way,
Its called Armistice day...as far as Im aware...remberence day is the sunday following..Armistice Day....a day to lay reiths of poppys on memorials.....I have respect for my family that fell in both wars to partake every year...
I was in no way disrespecting Polish service men or being arrogant...and find your outburst a little OTT
So are you amercian???
as for independence day.....the americans were given that!
sorry to go off topic, but I own you a beer in a couple of weeks time when im in Wroclaw, thanks for your objective view on the idiots posting....just shows northerners have more sence..
not to mention america has been independant from england for over two hundred years now and we still have an independance day. of course americans are also arrogant bastards so that would explain it
Not sure why you feel the need to call me names...I was making the point that the UK and the USA called it by the same name and then the USA decided to change the name...so please tell me what is your point about being independent....in a less frustrated way,
yeah but in england its called remeberence day and the minute of silence is for all the fallen soldiers niepodleglosci is a different thing altogether
Its called Armistice day...as far as Im aware...remberence day is the sunday following..Armistice Day....a day to lay reiths of poppys on memorials.....I have respect for my family that fell in both wars to partake every year...
I was in no way disrespecting Polish service men or being arrogant...and find your outburst a little OTT
So are you amercian???
as for independence day.....the americans were given that!
Wroclaw
sorry to go off topic, but I own you a beer in a couple of weeks time when im in Wroclaw, thanks for your objective view on the idiots posting....just shows northerners have more sence..
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
News / November 11 in Poland [15]
Look we're fighting over how we remember those that have fallen to give us a better life - it's pointless....we should just agree that these men were brave and galant and gave up their lives for their children and those that follow.....I for one have yet to travel to france to see my gg father grave...battle of somme, you see we have all lost family members...why argue about it, the British, had only 25 years in between major wars...just think of the blood lines that were lost in families...it doesnt bear thinking about really...I know how my family suffered with losses....
Look we're fighting over how we remember those that have fallen to give us a better life - it's pointless....we should just agree that these men were brave and galant and gave up their lives for their children and those that follow.....I for one have yet to travel to france to see my gg father grave...battle of somme, you see we have all lost family members...why argue about it, the British, had only 25 years in between major wars...just think of the blood lines that were lost in families...it doesnt bear thinking about really...I know how my family suffered with losses....
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
(I remembered) Saw it on a documentary on Russia and they do the same...
(I remembered) Saw it on a documentary on Russia and they do the same...
but one strange thing is the extra plate setting for an unexpected guest
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
home made none out out of a packet....mummys own special treat...
lashings and lashings of brandy sauce...?
home made none out out of a packet....mummys own special treat...
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
I just love xmas day, with the smells around the home the baking and the cooking...its like time has stood still, nothing has changed in my home since I was a child...apart from the mince pies my buys them now as my mum cannot make pastry like my gran...but the rest is the same...its a bistow moment..hmmmmmm
I just love xmas day, with the smells around the home the baking and the cooking...its like time has stood still, nothing has changed in my home since I was a child...apart from the mince pies my buys them now as my mum cannot make pastry like my gran...but the rest is the same...its a bistow moment..hmmmmmm
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
after eating my mums xmas cake, which has been fermenting in brandy for 2 months its advisable to stay away from live flames...she puts a wire thing in it and poors brandy in it to keep it moist (yeah right) for about 2 months!
its quite funny you mention karp, because my friend is a really faddy eater and she eat Karp when we were in Krakow and said it was really nice, alway associated it with fish my brother caught and threw back....sorry...
btw do you set fire to your xmas pud?
after eating my mums xmas cake, which has been fermenting in brandy for 2 months its advisable to stay away from live flames...she puts a wire thing in it and poors brandy in it to keep it moist (yeah right) for about 2 months!
its quite funny you mention karp, because my friend is a really faddy eater and she eat Karp when we were in Krakow and said it was really nice, alway associated it with fish my brother caught and threw back....sorry...
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
When do the Polish put up their Christmas tree and what do they put on it...chocolate..do you put the present under neath, do you do it as a family ......do people have fake ones...eweeeew
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Choinka - Christmas Tree
When do the Polish put up their Christmas tree and what do they put on it...chocolate..do you put the present under neath, do you do it as a family ......do people have fake ones...eweeeew
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Choinka - Christmas Tree
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]
the jews have enjured more than you will ever know and they are a race of surviors and you will not get rid of them with your comments....how limited they are....you think that it was only the jews that thought of money?????
rich jews were rich for a reason! not because of a religion.....think about it you moron
My polish family is anti-semetic.
My father and family has been screwed (financially) by jews from all over. I've seen it happen and it makes me sick.
Doesn't mean there aren't poles out there who will rip other poles off... i've been ripped off in Poland. But there is an extreme abundance of extremely rich jews who continue to put their hands in the hardworking mans pocket.
My father and family has been screwed (financially) by jews from all over. I've seen it happen and it makes me sick.
Doesn't mean there aren't poles out there who will rip other poles off... i've been ripped off in Poland. But there is an extreme abundance of extremely rich jews who continue to put their hands in the hardworking mans pocket.
the jews have enjured more than you will ever know and they are a race of surviors and you will not get rid of them with your comments....how limited they are....you think that it was only the jews that thought of money?????
rich jews were rich for a reason! not because of a religion.....think about it you moron
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
to be honest as a child the tree was always decorated xmas eve....
to be honest as a child the tree was always decorated xmas eve....
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
a real one for me too, a small one though.
a carrott and some brandy
a real one for me too, a small one though.
As children...we leave milk and cookies as a gift. Is this done for Santa day in PL?
a carrott and some brandy
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]
okay....I didnt hide my identity...you jumped a bit hard though!
okay....I didnt hide my identity...you jumped a bit hard though!
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
me thinks, my dad had the shot and we prob had the carrot for dinner!
me thinks, my dad had the shot and we prob had the carrot for dinner!
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / do polish girls get pregnant while in school? [28]
whether dotty was a troll or not, i personally think she had a point. and backed it up!
I can agree with that but being a woman I know women who have got pregnant on purpose! whilst I have friends who have been on the pill and got pregnant and not told partners they are !!!.....and Im going back years....
And generally you see young girls who come from single young mothers doing exactly the same...it's a way of life and vicious circle..I think in the uk the youngest mother has been about 12 years old...
whether dotty was a troll or not, i personally think she had a point. and backed it up!
These are mostly accidents.
I can agree with that but being a woman I know women who have got pregnant on purpose! whilst I have friends who have been on the pill and got pregnant and not told partners they are !!!.....and Im going back years....
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
well when were kids we had a pillow case at the bottom of the bed with nut / satsumars (tangarines) and small gifts but under the tree would be the goodies!...and we always went down stairs at about 2am...but told to sleep after unwrapping bikes etc!!! right I could sleep after!
I did have friend that their parents wouldnt let them open presents until after noon!! how crewl!
well when were kids we had a pillow case at the bottom of the bed with nut / satsumars (tangarines) and small gifts but under the tree would be the goodies!...and we always went down stairs at about 2am...but told to sleep after unwrapping bikes etc!!! right I could sleep after!
I did have friend that their parents wouldnt let them open presents until after noon!! how crewl!
Amathyst
10 Nov 2006
Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]
hope I can still make you laugh though....just been watchin the forum for the last few evenings and its lacking in Polish postings and bit more like a chat room.....I really miss Uncle good advice!
LOL did you look at the cheer me up thread!
hope I can still make you laugh though....just been watchin the forum for the last few evenings and its lacking in Polish postings and bit more like a chat room.....I really miss Uncle good advice!
LOL did you look at the cheer me up thread!
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Food / Christmas Dinner in Poland [33]
thankfully the decorations are new - the ones we had as kids were the ones we made, bless her she probably hated them but put them up to please us...
thankfully the decorations are new - the ones we had as kids were the ones we made, bless her she probably hated them but put them up to please us...
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Food / Vegetarian food in Poland? [83]
I saw a few vegi restaurants in Krakow, some nice Italian restaurants and most menus had something on that didnt contain meat..
I saw a few vegi restaurants in Krakow, some nice Italian restaurants and most menus had something on that didnt contain meat..
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Love / Polish interracial dating [333]
Thats ridiculous....okay clubs have been closed in the UK for drugs and things associated with that, but never for political reasons...
for political reasons
Thats ridiculous....okay clubs have been closed in the UK for drugs and things associated with that, but never for political reasons...
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
thats what I get, not sure this year, will have to be a small one since I live in an apartment
There were blue-spruce
thats what I get, not sure this year, will have to be a small one since I live in an apartment
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Life / The Christmas Tree in Poland [25]
tell ya what Wozzy, I'll pop over and get one off you, I only what a little one though...
tell ya what Wozzy, I'll pop over and get one off you, I only what a little one though...
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Life / Wonderful Poland.......but the attitude of Polish people [150]
or worry how to provide for their families....much as I have my opioins, in the UK its a real mixed bag and for the most everyone gets on, a dark skinned person wouldnt get treated badly in a bar in any region in the UK...
or worry how to provide for their families....much as I have my opioins, in the UK its a real mixed bag and for the most everyone gets on, a dark skinned person wouldnt get treated badly in a bar in any region in the UK...
Amathyst
11 Nov 2006
Amathyst
12 Nov 2006
Life / Poland: Whats with the crowding? Leave some space >:-( [8]
Getting back the orignal point, in spain its always the old english people that push in front...in any country for that matter its always the older people that jump the qu....I use public transport every day...and all the points he raised are all quite common in the UK....even walking in the city centre people dont move out of the way....in bars people try and get served first, there are still a few gents out there that will say, after you!..but in the main people are rude no matter what country you live in....the only place you get space is when at the cash point, there must be some unwritten rule bout crowdinig when drawing money out...
Getting back the orignal point, in spain its always the old english people that push in front...in any country for that matter its always the older people that jump the qu....I use public transport every day...and all the points he raised are all quite common in the UK....even walking in the city centre people dont move out of the way....in bars people try and get served first, there are still a few gents out there that will say, after you!..but in the main people are rude no matter what country you live in....the only place you get space is when at the cash point, there must be some unwritten rule bout crowdinig when drawing money out...
Amathyst
12 Nov 2006
Life / Polish Parents are controlling [58]
Blimy my mums a saint in comparison to some of the mothers here, my mum doesnt question me, she knows Ill tell her stuff If I need to, I moved out many years ago, but even when I was at home, she knew I had my own life and she let me get on with it...but yes she did nag about certain things, you dont eat enough, you spend to much on shoes, you should have an early night....and on and on, but mums are mums....no matter what age you are..
Blimy my mums a saint in comparison to some of the mothers here, my mum doesnt question me, she knows Ill tell her stuff If I need to, I moved out many years ago, but even when I was at home, she knew I had my own life and she let me get on with it...but yes she did nag about certain things, you dont eat enough, you spend to much on shoes, you should have an early night....and on and on, but mums are mums....no matter what age you are..