ogorek
19 Dec 2006
Real Estate / Real estate in poland - how an average Pole can afford such prices? [78]
What's the most expensive part of Poland?
What's the most expensive part of Poland?
ogorek
19 Dec 2006
ogorek
19 Dec 2006
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
Benjamin Spychaj - show your friends this
Poland probably had one of the best cavalry in the world at
that time
The Battle of Krasnobród took place on 23 September 1939 near the town of Krasnobród. It was fought between the forces of the Polish Army and the German Wehrmacht during the Polish Defensive War of 1939. It was one of the last battles in European warfare in which cavalry was used on both sides.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Krasnobr%C3%B3d
Benjamin Spychaj - show your friends this
Poland probably had one of the best cavalry in the world at
that time
The Battle of Krasnobród took place on 23 September 1939 near the town of Krasnobród. It was fought between the forces of the Polish Army and the German Wehrmacht during the Polish Defensive War of 1939. It was one of the last battles in European warfare in which cavalry was used on both sides.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Krasnobr%C3%B3d
ogorek
19 Dec 2006
Life / is it easy to live in Poland? [58]
I was born and raised in the UK - I have a good job - plenty money - but when I'm in Poland I feel alive. I'm sure it's the same with other recently freed eastern european countries - there is an energy, a feeling that anything could happen. Yes it's poor, sometimes bleak, but people somehow get by and they seem inspired. It's difficult to describe - this energy that exists, especially in larger cities - the charm and quirky character of the countryside. I have met English, Irish and Scottish people in Poland who are living there. They earn less, much less, but they survive, shop in markets, eat real food and are happy. They recognise a better quality of life. Not richer - but better quality of life. (to be defined?) Younger poles however recognise the hardships in their country and are tempted by the west, because they can earn more money. It's a practical thing. They come to the UK - they see, experience, ponder - but find their hearts remain in Poland. One day they will realise that money aint everything, and return and join those English Irish and those Scotts.
I was born and raised in the UK - I have a good job - plenty money - but when I'm in Poland I feel alive. I'm sure it's the same with other recently freed eastern european countries - there is an energy, a feeling that anything could happen. Yes it's poor, sometimes bleak, but people somehow get by and they seem inspired. It's difficult to describe - this energy that exists, especially in larger cities - the charm and quirky character of the countryside. I have met English, Irish and Scottish people in Poland who are living there. They earn less, much less, but they survive, shop in markets, eat real food and are happy. They recognise a better quality of life. Not richer - but better quality of life. (to be defined?) Younger poles however recognise the hardships in their country and are tempted by the west, because they can earn more money. It's a practical thing. They come to the UK - they see, experience, ponder - but find their hearts remain in Poland. One day they will realise that money aint everything, and return and join those English Irish and those Scotts.
ogorek
19 Dec 2006
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
Matyjasz - sorry - didn't read that far - but good to hammer home because in UK schools they are still teaching that cavalry charged tanks.
Matyjasz - sorry - didn't read that far - but good to hammer home because in UK schools they are still teaching that cavalry charged tanks.
ogorek
8 Jan 2007
History / Poland has paid £68 Million for helping UK in WW2 [168]
France, the UK and Russia fought to protect themselves only in WW1 - to protect themselves against the agresive Germany. Germany only gave up because the USA came into the war. Poland, France, UK and Russia should be grateful to the USA, both in WW1 and WW2. Also lets not forget, if it wasn't for Poland, you'd all have first been speaking Mongolian(13th C), then Turkish(17th C), then Russian (1920) Ultimately, along with many international soldiers, we thank the US for our freedom.
Poland is very aware of what France and allies did for it through the ages - just look at some of the monuments around the city. There's Charles de Gaulle square with a statue
of De Gaulle for his help during the 1920 war with Russia and tributes to allied help during the war. Napoleon square which was changed to Uprisers square after the war. Poland knows what the others have done, but concentrates solely and exclusively on the tragedy of WW2 becuase of what they failed to do in 1939. France had the largest army in Europe in 1939 - it had a year to mobilize in 1939. Poland was actually not doing to badly holding off the Germans but the support never came - and time food and bullets ran out.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Krojanty
France, the UK and Russia fought to protect themselves only in WW1 - to protect themselves against the agresive Germany. Germany only gave up because the USA came into the war. Poland, France, UK and Russia should be grateful to the USA, both in WW1 and WW2. Also lets not forget, if it wasn't for Poland, you'd all have first been speaking Mongolian(13th C), then Turkish(17th C), then Russian (1920) Ultimately, along with many international soldiers, we thank the US for our freedom.
It is this level of fundamental ignorance that is shown whenever a Pole glosses over the enormous Western bloodshed, which as an absolutely necessary part of Poland getting independence, and concentrates solely and exclusively on the tragedy of WW2.
Poland is very aware of what France and allies did for it through the ages - just look at some of the monuments around the city. There's Charles de Gaulle square with a statue
of De Gaulle for his help during the 1920 war with Russia and tributes to allied help during the war. Napoleon square which was changed to Uprisers square after the war. Poland knows what the others have done, but concentrates solely and exclusively on the tragedy of WW2 becuase of what they failed to do in 1939. France had the largest army in Europe in 1939 - it had a year to mobilize in 1939. Poland was actually not doing to badly holding off the Germans but the support never came - and time food and bullets ran out.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Krojanty
ogorek
9 Jan 2007
History / Poland has paid £68 Million for helping UK in WW2 [168]
Not really - it's just true. Of course other countires contributed to victory but the US tipped the balance both times. Nothing wrong with that - good to work in a team!!
I think you have been reading too many american war magazines and comic books.
Not really - it's just true. Of course other countires contributed to victory but the US tipped the balance both times. Nothing wrong with that - good to work in a team!!
ogorek
9 Jan 2007
History / Poland has paid £68 Million for helping UK in WW2 [168]
Frank - do you have your own conclusion?
Frank - do you have your own conclusion?
ogorek
10 Jan 2007
History / Poland has paid £68 Million for helping UK in WW2 [168]
America didn't start it.
Quoting: Riff, Post #45
Did you ever hear of a country called Kuwait?
yup... your point being...?
Did you ever hear of a country called Kuwait?
yup... your point being...?
America didn't start it.
ogorek
11 Jan 2007
Love / What do Polish women look for in a relationship? [70]
You'll have to ask her out at least twice before she says yes
You'll have to ask her out at least twice before she says yes
ogorek
6 Feb 2007
History / Did Ukraine really "steal" Polish land? [302]
Sulamir for the new President of UkranoPolska!!!
Sulamir for the new President of UkranoPolska!!!
ogorek
6 Feb 2007
Travel / Australian guy in Poland for 1st time [6]
Fly in to Warsaw (Hotel Mazowiecka) on Mazowiecka street - it's cheap and posh. Go out to old town, nowy swiat, clubbing at night. If you are young, male and single - you'll love it. Mazowiecka street has Paparazzi (bar) and Enklava (club). Yes Warsaw looks battered but it's adictive. Train to Gdansk (3 hours). You'll love the trains, old fashioned compartments with 6-8 people - always meet interesting people - nice ladies (journey 3 hours - lots of time to talk). In Gdansk shop and party again. Then train to Sopot - little beach town, nice with lots of bars and clubs. Train to Posnan (shop - party) Train to Wroclaw (shop - Party!) Train to Krakow - get some culture - then shop and party (Prozak club) When you sober up, catch bus to mountains (2 hours) Zakopane and skiing (Dec - March) Zakopane has loads of shops and you guessed it - bars and clubs. Train back to Krakow and fly home. I guarantee you'll be back for more. Total price approx $600 US 10 days (2 days skiing).
Fly in to Warsaw (Hotel Mazowiecka) on Mazowiecka street - it's cheap and posh. Go out to old town, nowy swiat, clubbing at night. If you are young, male and single - you'll love it. Mazowiecka street has Paparazzi (bar) and Enklava (club). Yes Warsaw looks battered but it's adictive. Train to Gdansk (3 hours). You'll love the trains, old fashioned compartments with 6-8 people - always meet interesting people - nice ladies (journey 3 hours - lots of time to talk). In Gdansk shop and party again. Then train to Sopot - little beach town, nice with lots of bars and clubs. Train to Posnan (shop - party) Train to Wroclaw (shop - Party!) Train to Krakow - get some culture - then shop and party (Prozak club) When you sober up, catch bus to mountains (2 hours) Zakopane and skiing (Dec - March) Zakopane has loads of shops and you guessed it - bars and clubs. Train back to Krakow and fly home. I guarantee you'll be back for more. Total price approx $600 US 10 days (2 days skiing).
ogorek
1 Mar 2007
Travel / Anyone been to Zakopane? [36]
Zakopane is a one off. At peak season it will give you a bit of everything. No - it's not the Alps. If you are a ski freak then go to the Alps. If you want to ski until 8pm, party until 5am and meet gorgeous women - go to Zakopane. The highest slope is 2000m (above clouds) giving you cable car access and 2 black runs. The majority of the slopes are 1200m red/blue slopes great for beginners/intermediate. Loads of beginner slopes. Nosal is a challenging black/red run. Zakopane is a lively town with loads of shops, restaurants and clubs. Every bar tells a different story - has different characters. Most days are packed with people. Nights are busy at weekends and hit/miss weekday depending on who's in town. Ski slopes are scattered over a 4 mile radius so having a hired car will help you get around - but minibuses also take people around.
I know people who have done the Alps - but somewhow they always
find themselves back in Zakopane.
narty.onet.pl/38,1070029,region.html
What is Zakopane like?
What is Zakopane like?
Zakopane is a one off. At peak season it will give you a bit of everything. No - it's not the Alps. If you are a ski freak then go to the Alps. If you want to ski until 8pm, party until 5am and meet gorgeous women - go to Zakopane. The highest slope is 2000m (above clouds) giving you cable car access and 2 black runs. The majority of the slopes are 1200m red/blue slopes great for beginners/intermediate. Loads of beginner slopes. Nosal is a challenging black/red run. Zakopane is a lively town with loads of shops, restaurants and clubs. Every bar tells a different story - has different characters. Most days are packed with people. Nights are busy at weekends and hit/miss weekday depending on who's in town. Ski slopes are scattered over a 4 mile radius so having a hired car will help you get around - but minibuses also take people around.
I know people who have done the Alps - but somewhow they always
find themselves back in Zakopane.
narty.onet.pl/38,1070029,region.html
What is Zakopane like?
ogorek
1 Mar 2007
Travel / Anyone been to Zakopane? [36]
Zakopane February 28, 2007
Szymaszkowa via mobile phone
Zakopane February 28, 2007
Szymaszkowa via mobile phone
Zak1_copy.jpg
ogorek
2 Mar 2007
Travel / Anyone been to Zakopane? [36]
You need to contact one of the locals who can set you up with just about anything for the right price - and it's probably legal. I had a few contacts but am no longer in touch. You have to ask around when you get there.
Is there any possibility for Off-Piste. How about Skidoo driven off piste skiing
You need to contact one of the locals who can set you up with just about anything for the right price - and it's probably legal. I had a few contacts but am no longer in touch. You have to ask around when you get there.
ogorek
2 Mar 2007
Travel / Anyone been to Zakopane? [36]
You can hire skidoos in Zakopane. Try contacting Richard - he's
an English guy who is living there now. He can look after you when you are
there or set up things for your arrival. polishslopes.com
You can hire skidoos in Zakopane. Try contacting Richard - he's
an English guy who is living there now. He can look after you when you are
there or set up things for your arrival. polishslopes.com
ogorek
8 Mar 2007
News / Are the Polish embarrased by President Kaczynski? [30]
IT'S TOO EARLY TO TELL!!!!
For a country that didn't exist for 120 years - then shafted -
then granted short-lived freedom - then completely destroyed
and then shafted - and then taken over for 40 years by communists...
they are probably not doing too badly. It will be another 30 years
before we can compare Poland politically with the rest. It takes time -
experimentation - failures - and then successes. Poland is now
going through rehab. Rehab is never pretty.
IT'S TOO EARLY TO TELL!!!!
For a country that didn't exist for 120 years - then shafted -
then granted short-lived freedom - then completely destroyed
and then shafted - and then taken over for 40 years by communists...
they are probably not doing too badly. It will be another 30 years
before we can compare Poland politically with the rest. It takes time -
experimentation - failures - and then successes. Poland is now
going through rehab. Rehab is never pretty.
ogorek
8 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
You have to remember that the US had already
bailed Europe out in WWI. Germany gave up when the US
started fighting. They owed Europe nothing really. Just think
what the people of the US thought when Europe was at it again
only 20 years later. **** em! The US military was itchin to kick
German ass again. Pearl Harbor justified US involvement and the
US bailed Europe out again.
The UK should be worshiping the English Channel instead of
saying, - yeah, we held off Hitler. If it wasn't for the channel
England would have held for 3 weeks - if that.
Hitler never intended to cross the channel (hurt/punish Britain - Yes) but
not cross the channel. The hype was a smoke screen to hide plans
to invade Russia. If he was serious - then there would have been plans to
disable the navy ships first.
The size of Russia , bad weather and numbers of Russian soldiers defeated the Nazis.
They don't teach this in school but Russia invaded Poland in 1920 and got their ass kicked by the Poles. If it wasn't for the US and allied pressure from west, Germany would have held the Russians. The allies weakened the Germans psychologically and similarly encouraged the Russians.
You have to remember that the US had already
bailed Europe out in WWI. Germany gave up when the US
started fighting. They owed Europe nothing really. Just think
what the people of the US thought when Europe was at it again
only 20 years later. **** em! The US military was itchin to kick
German ass again. Pearl Harbor justified US involvement and the
US bailed Europe out again.
The UK should be worshiping the English Channel instead of
saying, - yeah, we held off Hitler. If it wasn't for the channel
England would have held for 3 weeks - if that.
Hitler never intended to cross the channel (hurt/punish Britain - Yes) but
not cross the channel. The hype was a smoke screen to hide plans
to invade Russia. If he was serious - then there would have been plans to
disable the navy ships first.
The size of Russia , bad weather and numbers of Russian soldiers defeated the Nazis.
They don't teach this in school but Russia invaded Poland in 1920 and got their ass kicked by the Poles. If it wasn't for the US and allied pressure from west, Germany would have held the Russians. The allies weakened the Germans psychologically and similarly encouraged the Russians.
ogorek
8 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
In WWII - Polish children also stood up and fought.
Dogs bark, babies cry, and men fight
In WWII - Polish children also stood up and fought.
poland_statue.jpg
ogorek
8 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
9,000 children died fighting Nazi troops
in 60 days
9,000 children died fighting Nazi troops
in 60 days
warsaw1944uprising.jpg
ogorek
9 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
The majority speak English.
My friend owns a shop in London and foreign people always ask in broken English. They never order in their own language and assume he knows their language - because that would be arrogant. If they don't speak English they point and gesture. Yes Lots of people in the world speak English but that's no excuse to impose the English language in other countries.
some expats in Spain that dont make the effort to learn the language
The majority speak English.
i wonder what would you think if everyone in the Uk started to speak his own language??
My friend owns a shop in London and foreign people always ask in broken English. They never order in their own language and assume he knows their language - because that would be arrogant. If they don't speak English they point and gesture. Yes Lots of people in the world speak English but that's no excuse to impose the English language in other countries.
ogorek
9 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
sorry was just following the flow
like a big kid - he wanted to bomb Britain for declaring war on him. He was p***** because they were against his big plan. Very vendictive bloke he was. He actually respected UK - why do you think he stopped the German advance just outside Dunkirk and let the English army escape? Hitler wanted partnership with UK.
do
this went off topic pretty fast lol
sorry was just following the flow
why did he engage the "battle of britain" then?
like a big kid - he wanted to bomb Britain for declaring war on him. He was p***** because they were against his big plan. Very vendictive bloke he was. He actually respected UK - why do you think he stopped the German advance just outside Dunkirk and let the English army escape? Hitler wanted partnership with UK.
i dont think we do...
do
ogorek
9 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
Yleinen kielitiede eli lingvistiikka on kiinnostunut ihmiskielen luonteesta???
На нью жизнь существует. По вам решение удавалось, лет удавалось руководишь на. До вреде хороший или, том мы черт решение, над на пунктами раздутое!!??
i wonder what would you think if everyone in the Uk started to speak his own language??
Yleinen kielitiede eli lingvistiikka on kiinnostunut ihmiskielen luonteesta???
На нью жизнь существует. По вам решение удавалось, лет удавалось руководишь на. До вреде хороший или, том мы черт решение, над на пунктами раздутое!!??
ogorek
9 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
that's right - the 'Nazi Youth' - one of em's the Pope now.
It's a shame the Polish fighting kids never made contact with the
German fighting kids because they probably would have ended up
playing - and growing up mates in the future. They don't discriminate
over race or culture :)
The first man to commit suicide from the Warsaw Stalin Tower was French - he thought it a more honorable place to die than the Eiffel Tower
Many Nazi children died fighting the allies. German Boys and girls,both fought and died.
that's right - the 'Nazi Youth' - one of em's the Pope now.
It's a shame the Polish fighting kids never made contact with the
German fighting kids because they probably would have ended up
playing - and growing up mates in the future. They don't discriminate
over race or culture :)
So would you rather be a Frenchman who gave up the capital of their country in 6 weeks?
The first man to commit suicide from the Warsaw Stalin Tower was French - he thought it a more honorable place to die than the Eiffel Tower
ogorek
9 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=111508 - Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw
emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=111508 - Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw
ogorek
10 Mar 2007
Life / Black American Living In Poland [283]
...some people just never learn...
..which city would that be...schultzy?
...the same name is spelt differently in different countries...
...you never studied economics did you...
Nationalism is actually on the uprise in europe
...some people just never learn...
at least I can walk down my nearest major city at night without worries
..which city would that be...schultzy?
I bet that isin't even how you spell your name
...the same name is spelt differently in different countries...
mexicans are great hard workers and should be accepted in large numbers to the USA
...you never studied economics did you...
ogorek
10 Mar 2007
Life / Black American Living In Poland [283]
...ok - lets try again. 75% of my friends are from ethnic minorities. Being with them is
an inspiration. 2 of them are Mexican. They are humans. They are funny, challenging
and they open my mind. I can't imagine living with only English people. How boring. In the future, we will all learn to live together. Get it? There will be more wars etc before that happens unfortunatley.
It's you - dummy
It belonged to the Indians. The Spanish stole it from them - and then the Europeans
stole it from them.
The Mexicans and the Poles are both wonderful, good people - that's why they get along so well. But remember - too much of a good thing is bad for you. Sure - let them in like FISZ says, but you say in large numbers. Every country has an economical balance. You risk tipping that balance. It's just common sense. On the social side - humans need time to learn how to live in harmony with other cultures...people like yourself:)...
so best to keep it steady.
You are correct and you are from the UK a prime example of a group of people who will "learn" when its to late
...ok - lets try again. 75% of my friends are from ethnic minorities. Being with them is
an inspiration. 2 of them are Mexican. They are humans. They are funny, challenging
and they open my mind. I can't imagine living with only English people. How boring. In the future, we will all learn to live together. Get it? There will be more wars etc before that happens unfortunatley.
"schultzy?"
I am not sure who that is.
I am not sure who that is.
It's you - dummy
They are simply overpopulating land that was theirs to begin with
It belonged to the Indians. The Spanish stole it from them - and then the Europeans
stole it from them.
Saying mexicans are no good for USA is saying poles are no good for ireland.
The Mexicans and the Poles are both wonderful, good people - that's why they get along so well. But remember - too much of a good thing is bad for you. Sure - let them in like FISZ says, but you say in large numbers. Every country has an economical balance. You risk tipping that balance. It's just common sense. On the social side - humans need time to learn how to live in harmony with other cultures...people like yourself:)...
so best to keep it steady.
ogorek
10 Mar 2007
Life / Black American Living In Poland [283]
...the Indian Americans originated from Asia. They walked over when ice still linked Alaska and Russia. This was proven by examining the teeth samples from buried skulls on both sides. Where did you learn history?
...all you have to do is think about it for a while...
I would like to add that america did not belong to the indians
...the Indian Americans originated from Asia. They walked over when ice still linked Alaska and Russia. This was proven by examining the teeth samples from buried skulls on both sides. Where did you learn history?
"The spanish stole it then the europeans stole it? That makes NO SENSE. Retarded statement.
...all you have to do is think about it for a while...
ogorek
11 Mar 2007
News / Dealing with constant insults against Polish [323]
quite possibly - I think they recruited girls as young as 14 - the Deutsches Jungvolk even younger
saw Blonde 16 year old girls in uniform.
quite possibly - I think they recruited girls as young as 14 - the Deutsches Jungvolk even younger
ogorek
11 Mar 2007
Life / Black American Living In Poland [283]
...don't forget the Island of Atlantis which was located mid Atlantic. When it sank due to volcanic activity - the people split - some to Northern Africa and some to Southern America. In both places they built pyramids and introduced new technologies:)
peoples like Neanderthal and Cro-magnon crossed the Atlantic when the whole North of it was frozen.
...don't forget the Island of Atlantis which was located mid Atlantic. When it sank due to volcanic activity - the people split - some to Northern Africa and some to Southern America. In both places they built pyramids and introduced new technologies:)