globetrotter
25 Jan 2007
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
Love / Do u girls really like to get poems from men or it's rather overrated? [71]
It's a little known fact that today, as any Friday, is POETS Day (P**s off early tomorrow's Saturday). Have a great weekend everybody.
poems
It's a little known fact that today, as any Friday, is POETS Day (P**s off early tomorrow's Saturday). Have a great weekend everybody.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
Hallo. I am also looking for a nice young Polish girl to share my life. She must be living in my street as I am too fat and lazy to get off the couch too much. I have much to offer my Polish Princess: a small bed-sit apartment just between the railway line and the motorway, a 14 year old Ford with most of its doors intact, a rudimentary education and I sometimes use a knife and fork. I have some hair left and even some of my teeth are original. I only drink to excess. I like all animals, especially between two sides of a bun. I always leave the bathroom in a mess and never put the top back on the toothpaste. Hopefully I will hear from you soon.
Hallo. I am also looking for a nice young Polish girl to share my life. She must be living in my street as I am too fat and lazy to get off the couch too much. I have much to offer my Polish Princess: a small bed-sit apartment just between the railway line and the motorway, a 14 year old Ford with most of its doors intact, a rudimentary education and I sometimes use a knife and fork. I have some hair left and even some of my teeth are original. I only drink to excess. I like all animals, especially between two sides of a bun. I always leave the bathroom in a mess and never put the top back on the toothpaste. Hopefully I will hear from you soon.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
It's missing already:)
knocking your door down
It's missing already:)
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
Mrs Globe would be
Hope you're ready for the surge of love struck girls
Mrs Globe would be
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
:) Feel sorry for ridiculing the one post when there are so many like them here. He's probably a genuine guy so I wish him well.
you made my day
:) Feel sorry for ridiculing the one post when there are so many like them here. He's probably a genuine guy so I wish him well.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
One of the greatest mysteries for men is why women are obsessed with toothpaste tubes. What's the big deal? Sigh we're from Mars and you're from Venus
(I hate the toothpaste squeezed in a half ....geez )
One of the greatest mysteries for men is why women are obsessed with toothpaste tubes. What's the big deal? Sigh we're from Mars and you're from Venus
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
Yeh a bit overrated and certainly overhyped I think.
that was na OK book
Yeh a bit overrated and certainly overhyped I think.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
Was it because some guy used the first one for a beer coaster?:)
Was it because some guy used the first one for a beer coaster?:)
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
Life / Moving to Krakow, question about life costs [27]
Shish kebab (şiş kebap in Turkish) is a wooden or metal stick (a skewer in Turkish) with small cubes of any kind of meat, fowl, fish, fruit, or vegetable (usually a combination) which is roasted on a grill. The name literally means 'skewer of grilled meat' in Turkish.[2] Typical vegetables included are eggplant, tomato, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. The similar Greek food is called Souvlaki or Kalamaki.
sheesh kebab
Shish kebab (şiş kebap in Turkish) is a wooden or metal stick (a skewer in Turkish) with small cubes of any kind of meat, fowl, fish, fruit, or vegetable (usually a combination) which is roasted on a grill. The name literally means 'skewer of grilled meat' in Turkish.[2] Typical vegetables included are eggplant, tomato, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. The similar Greek food is called Souvlaki or Kalamaki.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
Food / A good name for a Polish bar? [55]
Still think 'Bar Kac' is best. It would be great name for a bar in Ilkley in Yorshire in the UK
On Ilkley Moor, Bar Kac
Groan - sorry but it is Friday
If you're not from or living in England you won't get this but don't worry - you're not missing much.
Still think 'Bar Kac' is best. It would be great name for a bar in Ilkley in Yorshire in the UK
On Ilkley Moor, Bar Kac
Groan - sorry but it is Friday
If you're not from or living in England you won't get this but don't worry - you're not missing much.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
Food / A good name for a Polish bar? [55]
Or how about:
Kaczynski's
There would be no alcolhol, no smoking, no gays, no people of loose morals, no liberals, no inellectuals, no protestants, no laughing and no condom machines in the mens restroom.
Should be NOOO problem getting a seat.
Or how about:
Kaczynski's
There would be no alcolhol, no smoking, no gays, no people of loose morals, no liberals, no inellectuals, no protestants, no laughing and no condom machines in the mens restroom.
Should be NOOO problem getting a seat.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
Life / Which school to send my kids in Lodz? Private or public? [18]
When I was learning French the buggers would only speak in French to me:) Vive la difference.
When i was leaning Dutch, the buggers kept speaking English to me
When I was learning French the buggers would only speak in French to me:) Vive la difference.
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
Unforgiveable:)
some people have no repsect for literature
Unforgiveable:)
globetrotter
26 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
OMG - the poor bloke who started this thread looking for the love of his life is going to have A BIG shock
OMG - the poor bloke who started this thread looking for the love of his life is going to have A BIG shock
globetrotter
27 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
This is working better than I ever thought it could. Have had thousands of replies and responding has been a bit tough.
Hallo. I am also looking for a nice young Polish girl to share my life
This is working better than I ever thought it could. Have had thousands of replies and responding has been a bit tough.
globetrotter
27 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Want to meet up with a Polish in Blyth [37]
OK Miranda. Back to my serious side from now on.
Globie, you need to stop
OK Miranda. Back to my serious side from now on.
globetrotter
27 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Anti-Polish sentiment of England [253]
What language is this rant in? I can only assume that you have had a bad experience with someone from Poland. If so don't you think it a little over the top to brand a whole country about which you obviously know B*****R all
whay I have change my openion
What language is this rant in? I can only assume that you have had a bad experience with someone from Poland. If so don't you think it a little over the top to brand a whole country about which you obviously know B*****R all
globetrotter
27 Jan 2007
Feedback / Thank you admin [52]
Too late. this is MI6, we know already...
ssshhhh.... dont tell anyone
Too late. this is MI6, we know already...
globetrotter
27 Jan 2007
globetrotter
28 Jan 2007
Life / How are Poles generally viewed outside Poland by other nations? [84]
Even allowing for the more inflammatory treatment of this issue by certain sections of the British media, I think A is right in that there are some tensions. If you believe the papers it is a huge issue. I think the reality is less of a problem but a problem nevertheless. It's all an example of supply and demand at work. There was a huge shortage of skilled labour in building and similar trades before the influx of tradesmen from the new EU countries. It was almost impossible to find a plumber in the South of England 3 or 4 years ago. Now we have redressed that balance and yes, some of the new work force, do work for less. We have the benefits of a capitalist economy so we have to accept the downsides too. In the longer term we will see competition for jobs extending beyond the low paid, manual sector into the full economy. The challenge for the UK, which we are failing badly in my opinion, is to educate our children to be able to compete in a global economy. An influx of hard working and well educated people should be the wake up call we need.
I'm not going to start bashing anyone but this is happening and I would imagine it will cause a lot of friction between people on building sites.
Even allowing for the more inflammatory treatment of this issue by certain sections of the British media, I think A is right in that there are some tensions. If you believe the papers it is a huge issue. I think the reality is less of a problem but a problem nevertheless. It's all an example of supply and demand at work. There was a huge shortage of skilled labour in building and similar trades before the influx of tradesmen from the new EU countries. It was almost impossible to find a plumber in the South of England 3 or 4 years ago. Now we have redressed that balance and yes, some of the new work force, do work for less. We have the benefits of a capitalist economy so we have to accept the downsides too. In the longer term we will see competition for jobs extending beyond the low paid, manual sector into the full economy. The challenge for the UK, which we are failing badly in my opinion, is to educate our children to be able to compete in a global economy. An influx of hard working and well educated people should be the wake up call we need.
globetrotter
28 Jan 2007
Life / Are Polish People Racist? [1037]
I think I saw this guy in the movie Deliverance. Nice banjo playing pal.
I think I saw this guy in the movie Deliverance. Nice banjo playing pal.
globetrotter
28 Jan 2007
globetrotter
28 Jan 2007
Language / difficult English words for Polish speakers? [119]
'She sell sea shells on the sea shore' is another good test - particulalry if your name is Sean Connery
If you can read this number your English is OK
'She sell sea shells on the sea shore' is another good test - particulalry if your name is Sean Connery
globetrotter
28 Jan 2007
globetrotter
29 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Welcome to the UK, passport please.... [13]
OK, so you’ve arrived in the UK. In all probability your English is probably better than ours already. You probably pronounce the letter H – you say Hotel not ‘Otel. You can decline verbs properly. You use the correct tenses. All well and good but you are not going to find it easy to converse with most of us without a detailed and intimate knowledge of ‘real’ English, those quaint words that you will never find in most dictionaries. This thread is intended to provide a tongue in cheek guide to some of our more esoteric language. Be warned gentle reader that this is not going to be an easy journey. Every area of England has its own variants. And if you are heading for Scotland or Wales it is going to be harder still.
Lesson 1 – Comments upon your physical attractiveness
Let’s face it we all need someone in our lives, but sometimes you will not be described in the Queens English. ‘I find you very attractive’ may be OK for that phrase book but you are more likely to be described in one of the following (positive) ways:
• Totty (hot totty is better still)
• Crumpet (not if you are a man)
• Talent
• Drop Dead Gorgeous
• Nice piece of skirt (females only)
• Drink on a stick
• Dish (or dishy)
If, on the other hand, any of the following terms are used you may feel free to let loose a volley of abuse in response as they are not so complimentary:
• Dog
• Bint
• Bus (as in face like the back of one)
Other terms you may overhear include target rich environment (there are many attractive people in this place and I’m raring to go).
Lesson 2 – I have imbibed a tad too much alcohol and am a little the worse for wear
Variants include:
• Tipsy (a little drunk)
• P****d (note the subtle variation from US English)
• Slaughtered (very drunk)
• Legless (very,very drunk)
• Tired and emotional
• Blotto
• Kaiboshed
• Blitzed
• Merry (same as tipsy)
Come on you Brits or longer term Polish residents, help out the newbies with some more gems.
OK, so you’ve arrived in the UK. In all probability your English is probably better than ours already. You probably pronounce the letter H – you say Hotel not ‘Otel. You can decline verbs properly. You use the correct tenses. All well and good but you are not going to find it easy to converse with most of us without a detailed and intimate knowledge of ‘real’ English, those quaint words that you will never find in most dictionaries. This thread is intended to provide a tongue in cheek guide to some of our more esoteric language. Be warned gentle reader that this is not going to be an easy journey. Every area of England has its own variants. And if you are heading for Scotland or Wales it is going to be harder still.
Lesson 1 – Comments upon your physical attractiveness
Let’s face it we all need someone in our lives, but sometimes you will not be described in the Queens English. ‘I find you very attractive’ may be OK for that phrase book but you are more likely to be described in one of the following (positive) ways:
• Totty (hot totty is better still)
• Crumpet (not if you are a man)
• Talent
• Drop Dead Gorgeous
• Nice piece of skirt (females only)
• Drink on a stick
• Dish (or dishy)
If, on the other hand, any of the following terms are used you may feel free to let loose a volley of abuse in response as they are not so complimentary:
• Dog
• Bint
• Bus (as in face like the back of one)
Other terms you may overhear include target rich environment (there are many attractive people in this place and I’m raring to go).
Lesson 2 – I have imbibed a tad too much alcohol and am a little the worse for wear
Variants include:
• Tipsy (a little drunk)
• P****d (note the subtle variation from US English)
• Slaughtered (very drunk)
• Legless (very,very drunk)
• Tired and emotional
• Blotto
• Kaiboshed
• Blitzed
• Merry (same as tipsy)
Come on you Brits or longer term Polish residents, help out the newbies with some more gems.
globetrotter
29 Jan 2007
Language / Sayings in English that seem odd in Polish? [22]
As right as rain
Pleased as punch
Ship shape and Bristol fashion
Sick as a parrot
mad as a hatter
The list is almost endless....
As right as rain
Pleased as punch
Ship shape and Bristol fashion
Sick as a parrot
mad as a hatter
The list is almost endless....
globetrotter
29 Jan 2007
UK, Ireland / Welcome to the UK, passport please.... [13]
:)
It all depends where you live really. P**s off means go away (i.e you're angry) whereas P**s up is a drinking session. Confusing eh? P****d is drunk.
You are right that are you happy when used in general conversation is just a way of being polite in an introduction. Content is a very good intepretation. When used with a good friend or relatve it would be asking about the deeper well being of that person. The way the question is said is the key difference, tone, sincerity etc
I heard some of them but not all
:)
It all depends where you live really. P**s off means go away (i.e you're angry) whereas P**s up is a drinking session. Confusing eh? P****d is drunk.
You are right that are you happy when used in general conversation is just a way of being polite in an introduction. Content is a very good intepretation. When used with a good friend or relatve it would be asking about the deeper well being of that person. The way the question is said is the key difference, tone, sincerity etc
globetrotter
29 Jan 2007
Love / Are Polish Ladies Interested in Marriage to American Men? [84]
I agree 100%.
BTW enjoy your trip A.
Polish women are highly educated and certainly not desparate
I agree 100%.
BTW enjoy your trip A.
globetrotter
29 Jan 2007
Love / Are Polish Ladies Interested in Marriage to American Men? [84]
As we said in the forces SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for a woman. Whereas us men would take a tenth of the volume and then spend a fortune when we realised we had forgotten almost everything.
wondering why I feel the need to pack 20 pairs of sock, nickers and a dozen outfits that probably wont see the light of day!
As we said in the forces SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for a woman. Whereas us men would take a tenth of the volume and then spend a fortune when we realised we had forgotten almost everything.