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Joined: 29 Dec 2006 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 19 Jan 2014
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szkotja2007   
7 Nov 2007
Life / Biedronka - retail chain in Poland [48]

English Version website - biedronka.pl/str/2/e/5.php

Never been in one but it looks similar to Aldis or Lidl.
Biedronka was one of the first Polish words I learned due to how many stores there are with a big ladybird stuck to the side of them.
szkotja2007   
8 Nov 2007
Language / Polish language for Children [13]

She might be able to get these - people in libraries are usually helpful !

polishforums.com/free_polish_books_youngsters_uk-17_13822_0.html#msg244881

( Tf - remind me what course you did so I can Google it for info - Thanks )
szkotja2007   
11 Nov 2007
Life / November 11th - Independance Day in Poland [28]

Its maybe a bigger deal for ex pats, an excuse to get together and have a drink.
I would have thought now that Poland is asserting herself in Europe that a bigger deal would have been made of these kind of days.
szkotja2007   
13 Nov 2007
Life / Shopping in Tri-City [46]

I'm telling ya - whoever gets the Diesel franchise in funky Sopot !!!

( OK- so I dont have a clue about running a shop but there is a definate gap in the market )
szkotja2007   
13 Nov 2007
Life / Shopping in Tri-City [46]

Mmmm, theres definately money about though. I have gone on about this long enough, time to give my pal in Gdansk a call, do some homework.

Anyone got a link for a Business plan in Polish ?
szkotja2007   
13 Nov 2007
Life / Shopping in Tri-City [46]

t also seems that as more of these huge centrum hanlowes open, individual shops are suffering...

Huge centrums with huge rentals too...food for thought.....( Admin - sorry for digressing from the thread.)
szkotja2007   
14 Nov 2007
Law / Organised Crime - Mafia Business in Poland [21]

Everyone I talk to about small businesses in Pl talks about organised crime - mafia types. How bad is this in Poland ? Is it just protection type rackets, local "tax" type things. How much of a hassle is it when starting up a business ? Any particular areas worse than others ? I am thinking of the Gdansk bay area in particular.
szkotja2007   
14 Nov 2007
Law / Organised Crime - Mafia Business in Poland [21]

but the problem is that the police is said to be corrupted to

Yes, I heard that too. I suppose to a certain extent its just accepted then ?
szkotja2007   
14 Nov 2007
Law / Organised Crime - Mafia Business in Poland [21]

OK - so I am getting mixed picture from the forum.
The friend I spoke to in PL does import/export and so has dealings with the docks. Harbours and docks throughout the world are known for scams etc I suppose.

The other person I spoke to had their own plumbing business and after installing a new bathroom the customer just said "thanks" and didnt pay him. When he asked again he got a visit from some people.

Maybe its not as bad as I first thought.
szkotja2007   
18 Nov 2007
Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]

I'd like to know if Scots, Irish or Welsh hate French

Much is thought of the Auld Alliance with France.

It was very sweet to see SNP make gains in Scottish elections

Indeed it was very sweet to see the SNP win ! The SNP are all inclusive, if you are living in Scotland then you are part of our community - no matter where you have come from.
szkotja2007   
18 Nov 2007
Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]

The answer is that we british do not want any immigrants coming into our country,

I see in your profile you are from Glasgow. Scotland has a declining population. While the rest of the UK has a problem with immigration Scotland is actively encouraging it.

The FACT is that this IS the overall view of britian.

It is not the view of the democratically elected Scottish Government.
szkotja2007   
18 Nov 2007
Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]

You clean the toilets then.

He's still in school.

I get annoyed with myself sometimes for giving a response to this sort of ****.
Admin have a rule about posting only for translations, maybe they could have one for only posting racist crap.
szkotja2007   
19 Nov 2007
Love / I'm pregnant of a polish guy [90]

May - the first thing you need to do is find someone to talk to. This will help you clarify what your own feelings are in a more positive environment.
szkotja2007   
22 Nov 2007
Food / the best cure for hangover-the polish way ;) [76]

This is a scottish thing, irn-bru and a roll and sausage.

Have to agree up to a point ! Glass Irn Bru tastes better than cans, plastic Irn Bru only if you are desperate. Got to be bacon instead of sausage. Ketchup for bacon.

BTW - I only realised recently that Doda is the face of Irn Bru in Poland.
szkotja2007   
24 Nov 2007
Life / Diabetic health care in poland [6]

From the WHO website there is a prevalence of 1,134,000 in Poland. Doesn't state which type.
szkotja2007   
26 Nov 2007
Travel / Health Tourism in Poland [17]

Just spent £4.5k on a couple of implants (teeth). Im not loaded but youre teeth are your teeth, if you know what I mean. Anyway, had complications and had to get further work done - glad I did them here as it was a big job.

I might get my veneers re-done and I would consider going to Pl for that.
szkotja2007   
26 Nov 2007
Love / When a man first holds out a hand to a woman - is it polite? [24]

give up your sit to a lady in a train, bus, tram......

Are you sure this is rude ?

If you cant shake hands, kiss hand, give a kiss on the cheek - what do you do?
Just say "hello" ?
For example, if I was meeting a friends wife for the first time.