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Krakowianka   
29 Dec 2008
Love / Love my polish girlfriend alot but under pressure from family [166]

Is being a habitual liar part of the muslim religion? 2 years is an awful lot of time to be feeding lies to your family, and especially to this girl wasting time with you.

You should tell you parents who you really are, how this "Modern muslim" spends Christian holidays with a POLISH girl. Stop being a sissy and man up.

Then tell your girl about how you lied to her for 2 years. I think the situation will resolve itself once she finds out you are a sissy & liar.
Krakowianka   
29 Dec 2008
Love / Love my polish girlfriend alot but under pressure from family [166]

i don't someone to give me negetive suggestion.

i had enough already.

How do you want a positive spin on the situation you've created. Lieing isn't positive.

No muslims will be existing in the world if USA and Israel go on working :((

Maybe if we got rid of the whole middle east, there would finally be peace on earth.
Krakowianka   
29 Dec 2008
USA, Canada / Jobs and apartment rentals in Chicago [12]

Then hit up the chicago tribune link that sledz posted.

There is also a polish paper in Chicago "Dziennik Zwiazkowy" that has a wide variety of job postings. I dont believe its online, but if you arrive here, it can help you to get a room for cheap.
Krakowianka   
30 Dec 2008
Food / What is your favourite Polish meal?! [64]

Not a fan of flaki here either. The smell just turns my stomach.

Flaki shouldn't smell if they are cleaned & cooked right. Some people just rinse them off a little and hence the smell & funky taste.
Krakowianka   
30 Dec 2008
USA, Canada / Double Polish-American citizenship? [16]

By being born to a Polish citizen, you autmatically have polish citzenship. What type of paperwork did you file? Did you submit it at the PL consulate in downtown Chicago?

Wait time for a PL passport (given all papers were submitted correctly, correct style photo & fees) takes from 6mo -1 yr.

You can call Warsaw to ask them to check on your file. Best to call in early am hours (Warsaw time that is).

If your father had a home, that could be transfered without PL citizenship. If he had just land, you need a pesel # (similar to our US social security #) to complete the transfer.
Krakowianka   
1 Jan 2009
Work / Looking for a Finance job in Poland [11]

finance jobs in Poland for English speakers (with no Polish!)

Many finance jobs require you to be fluent in not only English & Polish, but a 3rd language. Only knowing English means a much harder search.

Also Warsaw pays better in finance (vs Krakow) and has much more finance/actg firms.
Krakowianka   
1 Jan 2009
UK, Ireland / 33% of Poles in Ireland to return to Poland in 2009 [30]

A lot of people are saying that if America fails to get out of this economic mess its only option will be to create a world war

That was way back in the day when the US actually produced stuff. Now that China and every other cheap country would be producing most of the items required for battle (and until know has been supplying for the Afghan-Iraq "conflict") this would have no benefit for the US. Maybe actually only a negative one, taxes would increase, hence pooring the US even more.

While the history books may tell us that the problems of the 1930s were political in nature, the system was under real threat and war got the economies moving again. The reconstruction boom afterwards also made a lot of people rich. Its not beyond the bounds of possibilites that history will repeat itself.

History has changed a lot! Much of the problems in the US are due to outsourcing, and fraud. Jobs have been fleeing to cheaper countries for decades, the stock market severe decline and accounting/management fraud are all reasons why the history will not repeat itself the same way as it did in the past.
Krakowianka   
1 Jan 2009
Love / Polish Girlfriend gone missing [154]

I am not going to open that can of worms...so all women, regardless of age or nationaliy = mental!

Yes that definitely will not open a can of worms! No wonder you dont have luck with the ladies.
Krakowianka   
2 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]

Catholic religion does not allow women as priests, therefore she is just a woman... not a priest.

Next Ms. Janice will say she is a lesbian, and that it should be allowed in the church as well.

This is what happens with stupid feminists.
Krakowianka   
2 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]

"In the Church's latest statement on this matter, Pope John Paul II, using his full authority as the successor of Peter, states categorically that the Church cannot - not will not, but cannot - ordain women, now or in the future. The Catechism of the Catholic Church sets it out clearly, quoting the decree Inter insigniores:

Only a baptized man (vir) receives sacred ordination. The Lord Jesus chose men (viri) to form the college of the twelve apostles, and the apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to succeed them in their ministry. The college of bishops, with whom the priests are united in the priesthood, makes the college of the twelve an ever-present and ever-active reality until Christ's return. The Church recognizes herself to be bound by this choice made by the Lord Himself. For this reason the ordination of women is not possible. "

catholiceducation.org/articles/apologetics/ap0001.html
Krakowianka   
2 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]

what wasnt clear? Men can only appoint men, like the apostles were all men, they can only name similar male successors.

I remember hearing about the Eve being "unclean" story, but dont recall if that was a story for kids to make religion simpler, or true basis.

Thank god I am an Atheist.

I believe that most atheists are that way because they are too lazy to follow a religion, and its easier to follow no rules. Or perhaps they seak to show off something, like they are unique. SeanBM I hope you know this isnt an attack at you, I'm just speaking in general on my view of atheists.
Krakowianka   
2 Jan 2009
Law / my parents are both polish can I get a Polish citizenship in Poland? [7]

You would need to enter on a Polish passport in order to be able to stay longer than 90days. If you enter on the Canadian one, its 90days only.

To get more info on what is required to get the PL passport, check out the site of the Poland embassy in Canada.

ottawa.msz.gov.pl/en/
Krakowianka   
2 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]

I personally think that it is far too easy to blindly follow the religion of your birthplace and time.
In fact the whole idea of blindly following anything is beyond me, religion asks not to be questioned

Lets not confuse those who say they believe a particular religion, but do not practice it. Saying you are catholic, and not following the rules/sacraments doesnt count as being religious. You can certainly question the religion, there are sound responses for each of your questions. I most likely cant answer all of them, but I know priests who surely can.

For well over a thousand years it did not oppose deacons and diaconesses fulfilling similar duties

Perhaps you do not know the roles of a deacon versus a priest? Research it before you go calling it blasphemy.

It's truly amazing how easily people presume that if someone does not follow their rules / religion he does not follow any.

When I said "following no rules", i meant not following the rules of the church/religion, not moral per se. And definitely not MY rules, but of the religion a person choses to be.
Krakowianka   
3 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]

that is why some choose to not keep interpreting things as they are written because the book was at one time called the old testament then it became the new testament.. pretty soon it will say.. versions 1 thru 500

You have no idea about the old testament vs the new testament, yet you think your some expert on why the reiligion has it downfalls? Those are two separate sections of the bible. One written before Christ, one after. They were not renamed! Maybe your mom "didnt go back" because she didnt know much about the religion to begin with. Its rare that a person knowing the religion very well step away. Its usually due to ignorance of what it truely is, and laziness to find out. It's easier to say bah humbug

Krakowianka:
I believe that most atheists are that way because they are too lazy to follow a religion, and its easier to follow no rules.

or maybe they have their own mind and don't need constantine's rules to tell them what's what?

They are God's rules, do you know of the 10 comandments??

Krakowianka:
I know priests who surely can.

And what makes you think he has all the answers?.
Honestly he can't.

Yes he can. Not all priests are the same. Some more devoted to Christ, some just fulfilling the duties assigned. The more spiritual priest, the more educated priest can explain all the logics behind the bible and God. God does exist, no matter how many times you write here he doesnt, or try to convince yourself its imagination. It may be your imagination that he doesnt, but he does. If you are a strong atheist, then surely you shouldn't be scared to go talk to a priest who can answer the questions or thoughts you have on why you try to disprove his existance. I know I'm a strong enough Catholic that I can duke it out with an atheist and not worry my faith is not strong.

I have been to some very good church masses but they did not talk so much about God and Jesus, more about what they are doing in Somalia and wht terrible atrocities are being committed there.

If you go once in a while, you hear a limited selection. They relate items in the bible to current events, is that not acceptable?
Krakowianka   
3 Jan 2009
Work / ESCS in Tarnow, Poland - applied for an ESL job [6]

Renting in Tarnow is not that expensive, food prices are like anywhere else. However, there is not much to do in Tarnow, few pubs, few restaurants that are "good". One theatre that is quite small, and I still wonder how it manages to stay open with only 5-10 people coming to see a movie.

The train station is a real good plus. Only 1.5hr ride to Krakow!
Krakowianka   
3 Jan 2009
Life / Weddings, venues, legalities in Warsaw [3]

Having a party in a hotel in Warsaw will not be the "polish" effect I think you are looking for. Did you ever consider renting a castle & having your reception there? Given the prices that Warsaw hotel's charge, I think the castle may come out to the same or even cheaper. Having it in the castle/palace is a unique thing indeed, and I'm sure the guests would remember it a lot more, than a standard hotel.

konferencje.com/obiekt,%20Pałacyk%20Otrębusy%20,f49448f5,40101140.html
konferencje.com/warszawa/

Here's a beautiful one near Krakow.

paszkowka.pl/wesela/layout/wesela.html
Krakowianka   
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]

she stepped away from the church, not her religion, she stayed catholic she just didnt go back to church.

Going to church is part of a practicing Catholic. Saying you are catholic and not practicing is not the same.

my mom wasnt ignorant as you are right now for saying such things about a beautiful person that you dont have a feken clue about..

The only ignorant person here is you sweetie. Its not my fault she didnt teach you about her religion. You come on here trying to be an expert, yet you have no idea about Catholicism. I dont know who your mother was, what she practiced, and honestly I dont care.

you would know its not kosher to talk shyt and judge like you are so harshly

There is nothing Kosher in the Catholic religion, shows how ignorant you are.

Krakowianka:
Yes he can.

you have to admit that it's foolish to say that someone has got all the answers...

Because you have doubt, is your own issue. A true believer knows where to find the answers.
Krakowianka   
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / Need help...American Citizen marrying Polish Girl [52]

Check out this site, it helps a lot with family based immigration

visa journey

You dont need an attorney to get her the greencard. Its a simple process. The above site has members that can answer your questions along the way.

Your attorney also seems out of touch with the immigration requirements. You only need last years income taxes to be sent in with the filing (2 yrs ago they changed the rule from sending 3yrs of W2, to know only 1 yrs of tax info),

You can wait to file your adjustment of status, until you have your 2008 taxes completed in January.

You must meet the financial benchmarks for a family of 2 (assuming you have no kids, neither does she). If you show you dont make enough, you'll need a co-sponsor to sign for you.
Krakowianka   
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / My wife is trapped in the US. [5]

The funny thing is that she is not a US citizen that can't leave the US. Sounds kinda silly.

Anyone without a valid passport can not leave the US, it applies to everyone, not just your wife. Same if you didnt have your US Passport, you couldn't leave either.

She is going to be a citizen at some point because she married a US citizen - you.

The wife does not have to become a citizen ever. She can remain a legal permanent resident forever, and just keep renewing the green card every 10yrs.

Any polish travel agency will take care of the renewal of her polish passport

I haven't heard of this. My understanding was that you have to apply in person. Be sure to have all the required paper work, filled out application, fee in cash, & passport pics based on PL requirements (they differ from US passport pictures).

Lines are real long at the PL consulates, be prepared with patience!
Krakowianka   
5 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / My wife is trapped in the US. [5]

It takes about three months and the cost is about $45. If you have an emergency (real or otherwise) you could apply for a temporary passport and get it within week’s time.

I think you are talking about getting the passport renewed while being in Poland. From my understanding, the OP's wife is in the US. The fees are much greater here, and takes 6months+ to get it renewed. If you have an emergency, they can issue a temporary passport which takes 1 month to get... for another extra fee.
Krakowianka   
6 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / FIRST POL-AM CATHOLIC (?) PRIESTESS [72]

I dont claim to be expert in catholic religion

Yes we can see that by your comments such as...

you can pray on your front porch if you want.
doesnt mean your less a catholic just because the people who run it are less then holy

You can pray wherever you please, its not the same thing as going to church. If you already have admitted to not knowing the religion, then please stop posting your inaccuracies. I'm not here to teach you, or keep arguing how a real devoted Catholic practices. You seem more raced on your mother than the topic. Your mother is not the topic in the thread. I didnt call her a lesbian. Maybe your kosher azz should re-read what I posted. (I'm not sure where you are in "america" but that slang must be in your ghetto hood)
Krakowianka   
6 Jan 2009
Travel / Nice place to holiday in the North of Poland? [26]

Do not even consider going to £eba:

Maybe not for a stay, but I'd definitely recommend the sand dunes at Leba. Where else can you see something like that in Poland?
Krakowianka   
7 Jan 2009
Love / Polish man dating Russian women [42]

I would very much like to move from the US to Poland and live there with her?

At first when I read this, I thought "uh-oh" maybe the Russian girl doesnt know of the later plans to move to PL, and all she heard was US. Stereotypically Russian girls do a lot, and sometimes whatever it takes to get into the US. Greencard marriages are to say the very least. I rode on the train to work each day with a guy that met a Russian girl while there on a business trip. He of course thought the world of her, and regarded highly of her because "she demanded nothing but the best" in terms of clothes, cosmetics, etc. He mentioned how she said she'd love some face cream that cost like $300, which was nearly double what her monthly earnings were..... 2 yrs after her arrival, and gaining a green card she showed her true side.

She has been learning English everyday and obviously is way more intelligent than I in this matter of learning. SHe also makes much more income than I , So I am open to moving more to where she can maintain her success. SHe is the sweetest woman I have ever yet to know and she does not drink vodka. I s that strange?

Your girl is very much different from most other Russian gals. Russian gals are raised to be housewives, and dont value education/career as much, because they think "why, when my man is supposed to support me." Outintheyard, seems you have an educated bright gal, making more than you considering Russia is not the norm. Is it strange that she doesn't drink vodka, lol? No, I'd say it matches with her career/goals.

Before making a decision to both move to a new land such as Poland, I'd recommend either a trip for you to her homeland, or one for her to the US. You really get to know a person once you see them in their normal surroundings.
Krakowianka   
7 Jan 2009
Food / Whats with the distaste of Polish food? [7]

with the exception of Flaki that really does suck.

Flaki rock! If they are home made that is, cause the store bought ones are nasty.
Krakowianka   
7 Jan 2009
Law / Polish tradesmen: Be careful... some may cheat you.. [37]

A call from the paper a done deal in cash,

call them back in a week, say you need more wood. when they arrive, throw the wood through their windows :) Simple, they'll learn their lesson
Krakowianka   
7 Jan 2009
Love / Polish man dating Russian women [42]

Sasha, I think you've misunderstood what I meant by "housewives." I didn't mean they sit at home and wait for their husband to bring in the bacon. They do work, but work either part time, or for low wages. Their concern is the family & ensuring dinner is cooked, the home cleaned, man maintained. Not so much about education or a career as in the west. They are sort of taught to not be independent.

In my example, the guy I knew from the train that married the Russian gal... in Russia she used to live in a flat with her mom, her brother, her brothers wife and their 2 kids. The US guy offered to send her to school, to which she'd respond "this money can be better spent supporting my family". I believe its just the mentality, based on dire finances. It doesnt apply to every single girl, but to quite many.

I must say I still remain cautious as time will tell what is to become of this.

Glad to hear that you both will be able to see each others homes and test out the waters that way. Being cautious is important nevertheless.
Krakowianka   
8 Jan 2009
Law / Costs for importing a car from Germany to Poland. [34]

For sure you have to pay the 22% VAT, however I'm not sure if you have to pay the "akcyza" which is customs tax. This tax is normally non-applicable in the EU, but some laws have changed recently. In any event the customs tax was approx 13%.

That same 2007 Audi A8 is about $50,000 in the US. Import it from there, and save €28,000.
Krakowianka   
8 Jan 2009
Law / Costs for importing a car from Germany to Poland. [34]

My understand was, and I could be wrong, if you bought from a private party, and didnt pay VAT in Germany, you would be required to pay at time of registration in Poland, based on the price in the sale document. If the price was lowered to show a cheap sale, then the value would be calculated by the authorities, and VAT applied to that rate.

If you want I can dig out some (Polish) websites

I researched this once, and kept finding conflicting info, or lack of specifics.