Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
History / Where do Polands non Jewish victims go? [64]
Err, no. The correct word is fookin pikey
And the correct word is Roma, not Gypsies.
Err, no. The correct word is fookin pikey
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]
I believe this too.
I believe the EU to be a beacon of light for the rest of the World to respect and follow.
I believe this too.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
News / EU a beacon of light for the World to follow [85]
Oh well. Whatever you need to do, I supose.
Oh well. Whatever you need to do, I supose.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Life / Cool Polish names [133]
You know what, you're absolutely right. I even have a friend called Aga to add to your list.
You know what, you're absolutely right. I even have a friend called Aga to add to your list.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]
For those who know it, the Crazy House in Sopot is rapidly following in the footsteps of other new commercial developments in the city and proving a dud deal for business owner/occupants.
Catering largely for restaurants and small shops, the lack of promotional marketing by the owners to increase the footfall in the building, combined with unrealistic rents, is leading to businesses failing at an alarming rate.
Two more restaurants have closed over the last few weeks with one, owing close to 6 months rent, resorting to staff locking themselves in the premisses to prevent their fixtures and fitting from being removed in lieu of rent.
The problem is exacerbated by dishonest business owners, especially those running bars and restaurants. Able to win high sponsership deals from alcohol companies etc, many of them take the money and run, leaving their businesses to quickly fail and having a knock on effect for other occupants of the building.
This is the reality facing many business ventures in Sopot. Those familiar with the market are aware of the difficulties they face, especially out of season, and many plan a quick in-out strategy. This is typical of what so many are now seeing as the Polish approach to business: make as much as you can, as quick as you can and with little or no thought to how this might impact on business tomorrow.
For those who know it, the Crazy House in Sopot is rapidly following in the footsteps of other new commercial developments in the city and proving a dud deal for business owner/occupants.
Catering largely for restaurants and small shops, the lack of promotional marketing by the owners to increase the footfall in the building, combined with unrealistic rents, is leading to businesses failing at an alarming rate.
Two more restaurants have closed over the last few weeks with one, owing close to 6 months rent, resorting to staff locking themselves in the premisses to prevent their fixtures and fitting from being removed in lieu of rent.
The problem is exacerbated by dishonest business owners, especially those running bars and restaurants. Able to win high sponsership deals from alcohol companies etc, many of them take the money and run, leaving their businesses to quickly fail and having a knock on effect for other occupants of the building.
This is the reality facing many business ventures in Sopot. Those familiar with the market are aware of the difficulties they face, especially out of season, and many plan a quick in-out strategy. This is typical of what so many are now seeing as the Polish approach to business: make as much as you can, as quick as you can and with little or no thought to how this might impact on business tomorrow.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]
There are different problems here, one of which is greed, that will require different solutions. Current rents for commercial properties are unrealistic in relation to what business can realistically expect to turn-over.
The result of these high rents is a combination of businesses failing and properties sitting empty and making owners no money. The approach to determining rents for commercial properties here is bizzare to say the least.
I have some commercial properties in Poland that are about to come on the market and have spoken to agents recently in order to determine what price I can realistically ask for them. The figures I have been given vary considerably and the general approach is to ask me what I would like for them.
Obviously there is a large difference between what I would like and what people are prepared to pay. Over-pricing will leave my properties sitting empty - I realise this but it seems that many people would rather ask for grossly unrealistic rents for properties and then have them sitting empty. Doesn't make sense to me; perhaps I am missing something.
There are different problems here, one of which is greed, that will require different solutions. Current rents for commercial properties are unrealistic in relation to what business can realistically expect to turn-over.
The result of these high rents is a combination of businesses failing and properties sitting empty and making owners no money. The approach to determining rents for commercial properties here is bizzare to say the least.
I have some commercial properties in Poland that are about to come on the market and have spoken to agents recently in order to determine what price I can realistically ask for them. The figures I have been given vary considerably and the general approach is to ask me what I would like for them.
Obviously there is a large difference between what I would like and what people are prepared to pay. Over-pricing will leave my properties sitting empty - I realise this but it seems that many people would rather ask for grossly unrealistic rents for properties and then have them sitting empty. Doesn't make sense to me; perhaps I am missing something.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]
Sopot is unable to attract sufficient business to sustain it off-season and nothing is being done to change this. The attitude that previals in the Crazy House - of taking business owners' rent but doing nothing to increase foot-fall, is the same attitude of the local council.
Although I have previously run a business in Sopot, the properties mentioned aren't actually there - I bought them because they represented a good investment. The thread was posted after a phone conversation with a frustrated friend who owns a shop in the Crazy House.
Sopot is unable to attract sufficient business to sustain it off-season and nothing is being done to change this. The attitude that previals in the Crazy House - of taking business owners' rent but doing nothing to increase foot-fall, is the same attitude of the local council.
Although I have previously run a business in Sopot, the properties mentioned aren't actually there - I bought them because they represented a good investment. The thread was posted after a phone conversation with a frustrated friend who owns a shop in the Crazy House.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
Hang on. Just let me measure my string.
Hang on. Just let me measure my string.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
If you're not having to pay for your accommodation etc. then 500zl per day is more than enough. I could equally say 50zl a day is ok, you can eat and have a couple of beers on that. The reference to string was a hope that you might provide a few more details.
If you're not having to pay for your accommodation etc. then 500zl per day is more than enough. I could equally say 50zl a day is ok, you can eat and have a couple of beers on that. The reference to string was a hope that you might provide a few more details.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
If you want to do tourist stuff, eat out, have a few beers, take taxis etc you could maybe look at 200zl per person per day. You might find you spend considerably less on some days, others a bit more. It all depends on what you want for your money.
If you want to do tourist stuff, eat out, have a few beers, take taxis etc you could maybe look at 200zl per person per day. You might find you spend considerably less on some days, others a bit more. It all depends on what you want for your money.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
As I've tried to explain, it's all relative.
As I've tried to explain, it's all relative.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
So, just you, non drinker, non smoker, no kids, not paying for accommodation or food... what do you see yourself spending money on?
So, just you, non drinker, non smoker, no kids, not paying for accommodation or food... what do you see yourself spending money on?
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Travel / How much $$$ to bring with me to Poland for a 10-14 day trip? [27]
Budgeting for 200zls per day should be more than enough.
Budgeting for 200zls per day should be more than enough.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / New British Based Points System [30]
Got no idea who is cleaning the hospitals but they're not doing a very good job.
Got no idea who is cleaning the hospitals but they're not doing a very good job.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Love / Brit working in Poland - asking this Polish lady if she's in a relationship? [114]
Get the Harley out mate. Give her the ride of her life.
Get the Harley out mate. Give her the ride of her life.
Uncle Bob
20 Mar 2008
Uncle Bob
23 Mar 2008
Love / BLACK GUYS POLISH WOMEN [809]
I've seen girls in Poland literally fall over themselves to speak to the black guys at the bar. All a bit embarrassing. I've seen Polish guys deliberately jossle black guys on the dance floor. Equally embarrassing. I think one of them might have been G.
I've seen girls in Poland literally fall over themselves to speak to the black guys at the bar. All a bit embarrassing. I've seen Polish guys deliberately jossle black guys on the dance floor. Equally embarrassing. I think one of them might have been G.
Uncle Bob
23 Mar 2008
Real Estate / Crazy House crazy times Sopot [9]
Thats the one spiritus. Its a vicious circle. The owners of the building do nothing to entice the punters inside so those business that are there eventually close through lack of custom. Then there's even less to bring people in. The place is a ghost town as you say, but they still want the highest rents.
It's getting to be the same for the whole of Sopot centre. A couple of key bars and restaurants attract what punters there are and the rest close. And they are building a huge new development there which will need some serious marketing if it is to make occupants any money out of season
Thats the one spiritus. Its a vicious circle. The owners of the building do nothing to entice the punters inside so those business that are there eventually close through lack of custom. Then there's even less to bring people in. The place is a ghost town as you say, but they still want the highest rents.
It's getting to be the same for the whole of Sopot centre. A couple of key bars and restaurants attract what punters there are and the rest close. And they are building a huge new development there which will need some serious marketing if it is to make occupants any money out of season
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
Travel / Restaurants in small Polish villages [5]
As Kowalski says, there's often not a lot to choose from in the way of food in small Polish villages. If you do come across a small village that has more than just a local shop then the chances are it'll be a pizza place or something along those lines. Experience also suggests that just as you walk in, they will have a large take-away order and wont be able to serve you for at least an hour.
As Kowalski says, there's often not a lot to choose from in the way of food in small Polish villages. If you do come across a small village that has more than just a local shop then the chances are it'll be a pizza place or something along those lines. Experience also suggests that just as you walk in, they will have a large take-away order and wont be able to serve you for at least an hour.
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
I wonder if this is really the case. I have friends from Spain and Italy whole assure me that immigration is much more of a issue there than it is in the UK.
Immigration is an issue in the UK more than any other country
I wonder if this is really the case. I have friends from Spain and Italy whole assure me that immigration is much more of a issue there than it is in the UK.
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
Travel / Autokary from London (Heathrow) to Krakow or Rzeszow [12]
National Express serves 55 destinations in Poland
nationalexpress.com/eurolines/destinations/poland.cfm
But why anyone would want to travel to Poland by coach is beyond me.
National Express serves 55 destinations in Poland
nationalexpress.com/eurolines/destinations/poland.cfm
But why anyone would want to travel to Poland by coach is beyond me.
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
I'm inclined to agree but I doubt stats would prove anything one way or the other. I imagine the majority of people coming into Italy or Spain are illegal and no one has the foggiest idea who or how many have actually entered the countries.
The UK probably does intergrate immigrants better than say Italy and Spain but I think it's fair to say that the majority of the UK's immigrants are legal where perhaps the opposite is true for the other two.
Get them to show u some stats, they are misguided
I'm inclined to agree but I doubt stats would prove anything one way or the other. I imagine the majority of people coming into Italy or Spain are illegal and no one has the foggiest idea who or how many have actually entered the countries.
The UK probably does intergrate immigrants better than say Italy and Spain but I think it's fair to say that the majority of the UK's immigrants are legal where perhaps the opposite is true for the other two.
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
I dont think I did, dude.
What exactly does that have to do with the price of eggs?
but to state that is the reason we can stastically claim more is rediculous.
I dont think I did, dude.
Like I asked have you been to England lately?
What exactly does that have to do with the price of eggs?
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
I said nothing of the sort. Go and read again.
And I am writing from the UK.
You did kind of state that in your post.
I said nothing of the sort. Go and read again.
And I am writing from the UK.
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
Er... actually the above post says that the UK probably does integrate immigrants better than than say Italy or Spain but that its fair to say that the majority of the UK's immigrants are legal whee perhaps the opposite is true for the other two.
Learn to read you bald headed kunnt
Er... actually the above post says that the UK probably does integrate immigrants better than than say Italy or Spain but that its fair to say that the majority of the UK's immigrants are legal whee perhaps the opposite is true for the other two.
Learn to read you bald headed kunnt
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
Youre problem Wroc Boy is you drink too much and talk shite... which is never a good idea, especially when youre not entirely sure who you are talking to.
Youre problem Wroc Boy is you drink too much and talk shite... which is never a good idea, especially when youre not entirely sure who you are talking to.
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
Have you be winding people up again WB. People been threatening you?
Yeah, I say my peice too. You misread what I said, jumped to your own conclusions and got upitty. But that would be your problem, wouldn't it.
Not another threat,
Have you be winding people up again WB. People been threatening you?
i say my piece and thats it. If you dont like it its your problem.
Yeah, I say my peice too. You misread what I said, jumped to your own conclusions and got upitty. But that would be your problem, wouldn't it.
Uncle Bob
24 Mar 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
Tends to be Poles who want to have a pop is it? Not suprised really.
I am older than you, sunshine.
Tends to be Poles who want to have a pop is it? Not suprised really.
I am older than you, sunshine.