gdj67
18 Nov 2007
Language / Numbers in the Polish Language [39]
Going to print that out and pin it to the fridge! Dzęki Bardzo Ivonka.
Going to print that out and pin it to the fridge! Dzęki Bardzo Ivonka.
gdj67
19 Nov 2007
Language / Jestem ze Szczecina or Szczecinia? [15]
Aaarghhhhh,................. if the Polish speakers can't even agree, what hope for the rest of us......:)
Aaarghhhhh,................. if the Polish speakers can't even agree, what hope for the rest of us......:)
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
Does anyone know where I can buy this little pot of black gold in Warsaw........or do I have to take it over with me?
Not that I don't enjoy Polish food, I do............but I just happen to like marmite on my toast in the morning :)
Any help appreciated,
Cheers,
G
Does anyone know where I can buy this little pot of black gold in Warsaw........or do I have to take it over with me?
Not that I don't enjoy Polish food, I do............but I just happen to like marmite on my toast in the morning :)
Any help appreciated,
Cheers,
G
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
UK, Ireland / Bringing meat from Poland to the uk - is it allowed? [6]
That' an easy one word answer Macduff - "Kiełbasa"
G
well I know my food and you will generaly get better quality beef in the Uk so why bother?
That' an easy one word answer Macduff - "Kiełbasa"
G
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
Lol, I think Grzegorz might have something to say about that Wildrover :)
Gary
If you can,t buy it , you can always mix together tar , benzine , cough syrup and a dead dog....you would never know the difference........
Lol, I think Grzegorz might have something to say about that Wildrover :)
Gary
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
Mmmmm, not even close.............Glasgow is where I spend most of my time. No idea where you got SA from.
I'll be in Warsaw tomorrow for a few days, so if I do find the pot of black gold anywhere I'll let you know. But judging from the comments here, no one else is really that bothered and would rather I didn't mention it again........is telefonitika out of the bathroom yet?
Actually you shouldn't be too quick to judge unless you've tried it. Most British people have the same reaction to Smalek the first time they see it! But once you've tried it you soon change your mind ;)
G
Mmmmm, not even close.............Glasgow is where I spend most of my time. No idea where you got SA from.
I'll be in Warsaw tomorrow for a few days, so if I do find the pot of black gold anywhere I'll let you know. But judging from the comments here, no one else is really that bothered and would rather I didn't mention it again........is telefonitika out of the bathroom yet?
Actually you shouldn't be too quick to judge unless you've tried it. Most British people have the same reaction to Smalek the first time they see it! But once you've tried it you soon change your mind ;)
G
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
Dzeki bardzo Mufasa.
Hey tele, glad your feeling better ...........and sorry about the avatar, but I kinda like it, so it's going to stay up for a little while longer ;)
G
You can buy Marmite and Bovril at Kuchnie Åšwiata (Kitchens of the World). There are a number of branches all over Warsaw - the biggest in Arkadia Centrum).
Dzeki bardzo Mufasa.
Hey tele, glad your feeling better ...........and sorry about the avatar, but I kinda like it, so it's going to stay up for a little while longer ;)
G
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
Oouch! That over twice the price in the UK. A large jar is only about £2 here in Glasgow.
:(
i think thats average £3 for a pot of black aint it
Oouch! That over twice the price in the UK. A large jar is only about £2 here in Glasgow.
:(
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
And you know what they say........."All the best things come in small packages" ;)
And you know what they say........."All the best things come in small packages" ;)
gdj67
20 Nov 2007
gdj67
25 Nov 2007
Real Estate / Estate Agents with property details and photos in Warsaw [14]
I am surprised this hasn't been ased before - Does anyone have any links to agents websites that have property details and photos of property for sale in Warsaw.
I have tried mamdom.pl but there must be others?
A search on google only brings up a lot of international brokers that aren't based in the city. Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
I am surprised this hasn't been ased before - Does anyone have any links to agents websites that have property details and photos of property for sale in Warsaw.
I have tried mamdom.pl but there must be others?
A search on google only brings up a lot of international brokers that aren't based in the city. Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
gdj67
25 Nov 2007
Real Estate / Estate Agents with property details and photos in Warsaw [14]
Thanks, I'll give it a try, but think we've already tried that or variations on the theme.
Found this domiporta.pl which is pretty good, though none are up to the standard of rightmove.co.uk :(
Anyway, time for czerwone wino I think! - do uslyszenia
G
Thanks, I'll give it a try, but think we've already tried that or variations on the theme.
Found this domiporta.pl which is pretty good, though none are up to the standard of rightmove.co.uk :(
Anyway, time for czerwone wino I think! - do uslyszenia
G
gdj67
26 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
Here's the proof - I took these on Saturday and right enough 17pln for a small bottle!
G
Read the rest of the thread - the answer's there.
Here's the proof - I took these on Saturday and right enough 17pln for a small bottle!
G
Kuchnie ¦wiata
Marmite
gdj67
26 Nov 2007
Real Estate / Estate Agents with property details and photos in Warsaw [14]
Duhhhh - I did. When you type in 'estate agents' this is all that comes up:
1. Yesterday, 13:31 - Poland Real Estate / Estate Agents in Warsaw
2. Jul 26, 07, 09:17 - Poland Real Estate / Gliwice estate agents / caravan parks
3. May 20, 07, 13:21 - Poland Real Estate / Reliable Real Estate Agents in Krakow
4. Apr 15, 07, 02:46 - Poland Real Estate / Experience of buying a property in Poland with no estate agents?
5. Mar 5, 07, 21:55 - Poland Real Estate / Top Warsaw Real Estate Agents or Agencies Wanted
6. Jan 12, 07, 15:06 - Poland Real Estate / Estate Agents fees if you are buying a new apartment
7. Jan 8, 07, 20:58 - Poland Real Estate / Polish Estate Agents offer
Not a great help, I know, I checked all the threads before posting.
G
Duhhhh - I did. When you type in 'estate agents' this is all that comes up:
1. Yesterday, 13:31 - Poland Real Estate / Estate Agents in Warsaw
2. Jul 26, 07, 09:17 - Poland Real Estate / Gliwice estate agents / caravan parks
3. May 20, 07, 13:21 - Poland Real Estate / Reliable Real Estate Agents in Krakow
4. Apr 15, 07, 02:46 - Poland Real Estate / Experience of buying a property in Poland with no estate agents?
5. Mar 5, 07, 21:55 - Poland Real Estate / Top Warsaw Real Estate Agents or Agencies Wanted
6. Jan 12, 07, 15:06 - Poland Real Estate / Estate Agents fees if you are buying a new apartment
7. Jan 8, 07, 20:58 - Poland Real Estate / Polish Estate Agents offer
Not a great help, I know, I checked all the threads before posting.
G
gdj67
26 Nov 2007
Life / Where to buy Marmite in Warsaw? [35]
Ha ha, Just make sure you pack the jars in your hold luggage - I was coming through Lutton this morning and they had a table with all banned items for hand luggage, water, liquids etc, but right at the front were two big jars of Marmite! - I tried to take a photo, but was was nearly wrestled to the floor by security guards as they screamed not very politely 'no fu*king photos'.
G
I'm coming to poland at the weekend.....seems like the black (and gold) market is there for a suitacase of Marmite....
Ha ha, Just make sure you pack the jars in your hold luggage - I was coming through Lutton this morning and they had a table with all banned items for hand luggage, water, liquids etc, but right at the front were two big jars of Marmite! - I tried to take a photo, but was was nearly wrestled to the floor by security guards as they screamed not very politely 'no fu*king photos'.
G
gdj67
26 Nov 2007
Travel / New Year Celebration in Warszawa [12]
Thanks Kaja,
We haven't made plans yet - still trying to agree on a restaurant! Any tips from anyone greatly appreciated.
Gary
Thanks Kaja,
We haven't made plans yet - still trying to agree on a restaurant! Any tips from anyone greatly appreciated.
Gary
gdj67
27 Nov 2007
gdj67
30 Nov 2007
News / The most useless things in Poland [140]
The guy that does ALL the voice overs on foreign films! male or female - how do you put up with it?
G
The guy that does ALL the voice overs on foreign films! male or female - how do you put up with it?
G
gdj67
1 Dec 2007
Language / More Polish Language Video Clips [22]
- another mistake, the correct expression is: "Thank you, that would be really appreciated ;)
G
Do this!
- another mistake, the correct expression is: "Thank you, that would be really appreciated ;)
G
gdj67
1 Dec 2007
News / The most useless things in Poland [140]
Zebra crossings - They only seem to put them 2 metres from the exit of every roundabout or traffic junction. Even the junctions with traffic lights which causes complete havoc!
Zebra crossings - They only seem to put them 2 metres from the exit of every roundabout or traffic junction. Even the junctions with traffic lights which causes complete havoc!
gdj67
1 Dec 2007
Travel / Warsaw's Best - mini travel guide [4]
Since we've all been picking at the worst things in Poland, I thought it only far to highlight some of the good things, but to simplify things I'll we stick to Warszawa in this post, as it's the city I know best ;)
The best hotel: Without Question - The Rialto.
The best hostel: Not really a hostel, but Hotel Atos in Sadyba is just as cheap and great value. Tram stop right outside the entrance, so your in the centre in 15 mins.
The best restaurant: Belvedere - simply jaw dropping interior, and the food is always first class. Expensive by Warsaw standards, but worth every penny for a special romantic occasion
The best bistro/cafe: Too many to choose from.........
The best Polish restaurant: Tradycja Restauracja Polska
The best kid-friendly place: Blue Cactus - Mexicain restaurant that goes out of its way to entertain your little monsters. The food's not bad either.
The best Sunday breakfast/brunch: The little cafe in The Cenre for Contemporary Art in £azienki Park.
The best unique Warsaw bar: not found it yet!
The best place to drink outdoors: Don't know the name, but there's a bar/restaurant in the middle of Pole Mokotowskie that has a great bbq.
The best style bar: Downstairs at Papaya on ul. Foksal
The best attraction: £azienki - and the peacocks.
The best sports facilities: Not had time for that yet, but the gym/spa on the roof of Rialto is quite good, more for relaxing than exercising!
The best small independent gallery: Not found any of significance, ....help appreciated.
The best museum: Terribly designed layout, but for sheer poignancy - The Warsaw Uprising Museum.
The best night club: Foksal 19 - bloody expensive drinks though!
Feel free to add to the list.
Cheers,
Gary
Since we've all been picking at the worst things in Poland, I thought it only far to highlight some of the good things, but to simplify things I'll we stick to Warszawa in this post, as it's the city I know best ;)
The best hotel: Without Question - The Rialto.
The best hostel: Not really a hostel, but Hotel Atos in Sadyba is just as cheap and great value. Tram stop right outside the entrance, so your in the centre in 15 mins.
The best restaurant: Belvedere - simply jaw dropping interior, and the food is always first class. Expensive by Warsaw standards, but worth every penny for a special romantic occasion
The best bistro/cafe: Too many to choose from.........
The best Polish restaurant: Tradycja Restauracja Polska
The best kid-friendly place: Blue Cactus - Mexicain restaurant that goes out of its way to entertain your little monsters. The food's not bad either.
The best Sunday breakfast/brunch: The little cafe in The Cenre for Contemporary Art in £azienki Park.
The best unique Warsaw bar: not found it yet!
The best place to drink outdoors: Don't know the name, but there's a bar/restaurant in the middle of Pole Mokotowskie that has a great bbq.
The best style bar: Downstairs at Papaya on ul. Foksal
The best attraction: £azienki - and the peacocks.
The best sports facilities: Not had time for that yet, but the gym/spa on the roof of Rialto is quite good, more for relaxing than exercising!
The best small independent gallery: Not found any of significance, ....help appreciated.
The best museum: Terribly designed layout, but for sheer poignancy - The Warsaw Uprising Museum.
The best night club: Foksal 19 - bloody expensive drinks though!
Feel free to add to the list.
Cheers,
Gary
gdj67
1 Dec 2007
Travel / Warsaw's Best - mini travel guide [4]
- I wouldn't know, I tend to stay away from the old town - too many tourists and rip off joints, though you are probably right that that would be the place to seek out galleries. Might give it a try next time. thx.
Gary
nothing in stare miasto?
- I wouldn't know, I tend to stay away from the old town - too many tourists and rip off joints, though you are probably right that that would be the place to seek out galleries. Might give it a try next time. thx.
Gary
gdj67
1 Dec 2007
News / The most useless things in Poland [140]
The price of wine in Wasaw restaurants - Instead of going out for a meal, the reality is that you are going out for a bottle of wine or two, with the food thrown in for a fraction of the price!
The price of wine in Wasaw restaurants - Instead of going out for a meal, the reality is that you are going out for a bottle of wine or two, with the food thrown in for a fraction of the price!
gdj67
1 Dec 2007
News / The most useless things in Poland [140]
Actually no - If you look at the replies, from what I can make out, they mostly come from people that have a genuine interest and affinity with Poland. If you ignore 'noimmigration', I don't see any 'hate' in this thread, just factual observation, admittedly exaggerated sometimes, but more or less on the money.
You could have a similar thread 'The most useless things in Britian' and you'd get a whole load of replies. There are many useless things in this country, but it doesn't mean I 'hate' it. In fact, if everything was perfect, things would get pretty boring.
For example - Etudia, has to be one of the worst terminals in Europe, but I quite like the place, it has a certain character that I am sure I will miss if they ever get around to openning T2! It's still a useless Terminal though.
So NO, don't merge this thread, just don't feed the trolls ;)
Gary
..............and, they don't have a name day for 'Gary' gutted!
Actually no - If you look at the replies, from what I can make out, they mostly come from people that have a genuine interest and affinity with Poland. If you ignore 'noimmigration', I don't see any 'hate' in this thread, just factual observation, admittedly exaggerated sometimes, but more or less on the money.
You could have a similar thread 'The most useless things in Britian' and you'd get a whole load of replies. There are many useless things in this country, but it doesn't mean I 'hate' it. In fact, if everything was perfect, things would get pretty boring.
For example - Etudia, has to be one of the worst terminals in Europe, but I quite like the place, it has a certain character that I am sure I will miss if they ever get around to openning T2! It's still a useless Terminal though.
So NO, don't merge this thread, just don't feed the trolls ;)
Gary
..............and, they don't have a name day for 'Gary' gutted!
gdj67
1 Dec 2007
Work / My Polish Teacher's attitude [19]
eeer how shall I put this politely - BOLLOCKS!
Polish people don't like Romanians. They see them as extra competition in a time when the labour market is completely dominated by polish immigrants
eeer how shall I put this politely - BOLLOCKS!
gdj67
2 Dec 2007
Life / Polish Crosses? [7]
There's plenty on google: images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=polish%20cross
Or try Fickr
There's plenty on google: images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=polish%20cross
Or try Fickr
gdj67
2 Dec 2007
Life / Polish Crosses? [7]
Have absolutely no idea. I guess it depends on which cross you are looking for. They all have different meanings and symbolism.
Try wikipedia, if you don't get the answer here :)
G
Have absolutely no idea. I guess it depends on which cross you are looking for. They all have different meanings and symbolism.
Try wikipedia, if you don't get the answer here :)
G
gdj67
3 Dec 2007
Real Estate / "Forma własności: hipoteczne" - why is this on a property schedule? [22]
This is from a property schedule. Can anyone help with a translation into English.
I think it has something to do with the owner's existing funding arrangements, ie they have a mortgage, but don't understand why that needs to be on a schedule?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
This is from a property schedule. Can anyone help with a translation into English.
I think it has something to do with the owner's existing funding arrangements, ie they have a mortgage, but don't understand why that needs to be on a schedule?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
gdj67
3 Dec 2007
Real Estate / "Forma własności: hipoteczne" - why is this on a property schedule? [22]
Sorry, I didn't make that clear.
What I need translating is: "Forma własności: hipoteczne"
I it means "form of ownership: mortgage" I don't understand why this is stated on the schedule, as the owners fanancial arrangements shouldn't have any bearing on the property. Confussed :(
Gary
Sorry, I didn't make that clear.
What I need translating is: "Forma własności: hipoteczne"
I it means "form of ownership: mortgage" I don't understand why this is stated on the schedule, as the owners fanancial arrangements shouldn't have any bearing on the property. Confussed :(
Gary
gdj67
3 Dec 2007
Real Estate / "Forma własności: hipoteczne" - why is this on a property schedule? [22]
On a schedule of a property I am looking at has the phrase:
"Forma własności: hipoteczne" which I believe means: "form of ownership: mortgage"
I don't understand why this is stated on the schedule, as the owners fanancial arrangements shouldn't have any bearing on the property. Confussed :(
Gary
Ok glowa, thanks for your help.
I'll ask on the property threads.
G
On a schedule of a property I am looking at has the phrase:
"Forma własności: hipoteczne" which I believe means: "form of ownership: mortgage"
I don't understand why this is stated on the schedule, as the owners fanancial arrangements shouldn't have any bearing on the property. Confussed :(
Gary
Ok glowa, thanks for your help.
I'll ask on the property threads.
G