Life / HOW WIDESRPEAD IS RECREATIONAL DRUG USE IN POLAND? [30]


I used love mak when I was growing up. My aunt grew it for home use to use in cakes, pastries, bread etc. I poured it straight in my mouth from the ripe cones until she told me not to eat too much because I'll get a headache... I don't remember feeling anything 'funny" after a few cones, so i don't know how much it takes to feel any effects.

Anyway, drugs are for losers. I tried some variety of 'grass' when i came here, but it didn't do much for me. I enjoy a couple of beers much better, a 'drug' of choice for me. lol.

Love / ARE ARABESKI LOOKED DOWN UPON? [23]

I think you should get out of 14th century yourself...

Love / Sense of well being with polish women [10]


Mostly with a pasta roller at 2 A.M. :)

Life / Polish Birthday Party [10]

I don't know about the "communist' idea of name days. Name days are for the Saint you were named after (see, religious reason, not communist). So, I'm not sure who spoiled your information frd. Birthdays were always acknowledged but not celebrated.

Yes, name days were for big parties, flowers mostly (instead of gifts) and yes, drinking plus lots of good home made food. Even young people mention their name day more often than their birthday, so I hear.

And... no, praying was never a part of name day party, no matter who the saint was you were named after... :)

News / What needs to happen in the world so that Poland and Russia form alliance? [297]

Have fun in Moscow.
До Свиданя.

USA, Canada / Polish/American food (they feed people in the US with toxins) [80]

Hey, I took the boxes home and put them in a garbage can like a good girl should.

Life / Are Slavs the best dancers in the world? [27]

Slavs love dancing. There is no age barrier. I don't know about being the best in the world...but I adore watching the really elderly people dancing with big smiles on their faces.

I miss seeing it at a typical American wedding...let's say.
Are older people dancing in other countries? I mean late 60's, 70's plus.

USA, Canada / Polish/American food (they feed people in the US with toxins) [80]


Actually, I have not been to White Castle for a decade or so. That used to be my 3 a.m. stop for food after spending a night at a dancing club and a few beers. lol. Those were the days! :) Luckily, i grew up.

USA, Canada / Trykotowe prześcieradło - where to buy this in the USA? [2]

I think, any bedding shops would have that...I'm not sure.
I like 'cora' or ( 'kora'?) bedding sheet sets, including comforter cover and I usually get one set while visiting Poland.

USA, Canada / Polish/American food (they feed people in the US with toxins) [80]


You see, the additives make the food taste REALLY tasty so you can't stop eating! :)
Actually, there is some science put into it. Something as simple as potato chips - it has some scientifically engineered ingredients so you can not have just one. The "additive" makes you crave more, you keep on eating. It is applied to lots of processed foods.

They are not necessarily "bad", they have all the vitamins and minerals, but..you tend to get too much of a good thing.


lol. You mean the really big ones are just water? not. It's not all about salt, but it does play a part.


That's just great but not too many people can afford them. Right?


How about Fat Tire man?! I think it was from Holland... pretty darn good and it had to be imported.

USA, Canada / Polish/American food (they feed people in the US with toxins) [80]

A lot of people go for convenience. It is much easier to pick up a dinner on the way from work than come home and start from scratch. Some do it because they hate cooking, some because they have no clue about cooking. It is more convenient to sit in front of a TV with a big sandwich, pizza or boxes of Chinese than spent the time in the kitchen.

A lot of people have beautiful kitchens, never used or hardly ever.

Americans buy ready made food because they actually can afford it. Restaurants, diners or even fast food anywhere in Europe is pretty expensive comparing to earnings, hence you've got to cook. Americans don't. Let somebody else do the cooking and do the dishes.

The abundance of all you can eat buffet style restaurants does not help the problem with obesity. People tend to eat waaaay too much, often because it's cheap, it is lots of it and it is on just about every corner.

The result: people got fat. This is not only American problem, but it is a problem for the entire western world. Poland is starting to see the "benefits" of it already.

So, it's time educate the the public about eating right and get moving. The government is seeking for ways to generate revenue. Tax the burgers as much as the cigarettes, alcohol and gas. Don't' forget to tax the 32oz coke either!

USA, Canada / Night club/food recommendations in the Chicago suburb area please..... [12]

How about "Accent Café" in Mt. Prospect? I hear there is some good dancing going on there.

USA, Canada / Why Americans think that nobody likes them? [185]

My coworker and her family just came back from Costa Rica. They adored them there. They did not feel no liked at all.
I think the 'dislike' is more pronounced in Europe. Out of jealousy maybe?

USA, Canada / Why Americans think that nobody likes them? [185]

Americans don't give a darn if anybody likes them or not. Why should they?
Do the French care?
It seems like it is more of a problem to the rest of the world than to us living here. I'm yet to meet a person who visited this country and did not like it...from Poland to Germany or UK, Canada and even Australia...

I don't even mention Mexico! :)

News / French and Poles [146]


LLLLove it. :)

Life / The Polish equivalent of Walmart store? [14]

The way WalMart does business and as long people want to buy cheap, made in China stuff - the store will be in every country soon...

Actually, I buy certain household goods there and have no complains about them.
Go Walmart! :)

USA, Canada / Chicago-Polish family stay/roommate? [4]

Take a look at some "for rent" adds in a polish newspapers. You may need some help from a polish friend (if you have one).

It should be fairly easy to find an apartment for rent with a polish family in Chicago. I'm sure it would benefit both.

Life / What should be done to make life in Poland better and more enjoyable? [94]


Really? How about a business handled with a handshake like it was...even here in America. Now we have to hop through lots of hoops to get anything accomplished. :)

News / How do people react when you tell them you are Polish? [71]

Yes, I agree...besides Chicago at least a half of Wisconsin residents (lots of farmers) bear polish last name! :) The same goes for Michigan.

News / How do people react when you tell them you are Polish? [71]

Right on z_d. Especially around Chicago. It's almost hard to meet someone who does not have some kind of polish heritage, whether immediate or or going back a couple of generations... or simply a family member who just married a Pole...Jeez :)

Language / words overused in Polish language [40]

uwierz mi...trust me

USA, Canada / Best Polish Restaurant in MI [17]

Blueberry patch in Sawyer..OOOOPS..not a restaurant, but plenty of blueberries! :)

Feedback / Why do people post on polish forums [27]

The variety of topics and what is in people's head when they post is abound here.
Besides some poster's who really work hard to insult, to show off or simply to relief their frustrations (unless it's the fun to read abuse thread!) - everybody is fun, witty and friendly, just sharing their thoughts as they come... it makes is look like a conversation.

I don't seem to have as much time now to stick around longer or more often, but I like the PF place. I did learn a few things here as well as I had a plenty of good laughs! Hope for more. :-) especially late at night, before going to bed.

News / FEINSTEIN NEW us AMBASSADOR TO POLAND [47]

He sure sweats plenty now as his rating are plummeting.

Love / THE TYPICAL POLISH WOMAN? [148]

Maybe polish women are perfectionists - therefore critical and negative?
He's gotta be right or it doesn't fly. So keep your fly zipped, if you're not perfect. :)

Love / Need help figuring out a polish guy [55]

What's there to figure out? He was just a nice enough man to think about a breakfast after the easy, one night stand...others would just sneak out before you wake up :)

Have you heard from him yet?

News / Most important invention made in Poland [53]


Love it! I can see the cat does too. Adorable!
You need to be in the almighty and powerful wikipedia now. :)

News / Does Poland count in Europe or is it ignored? [428]

Is there still such thing? East Europe? The whole Europe should revise its thinking if the want to be called European Union or is the EU just a joke?

USA, Canada / Taste of Polonia 2009 Chicago, Illinois [33]

Oh, come on Krysia. Could you live without the TOP now? It is a tradition! Having some good polish food, walking around...This is IT! Hey, see you there. Right?

Life / How much Zloty to have an average life in Poland? [98]

Everybody now. Living above average or affluent life is seen as living against the times.
Thank you f**n liberals.