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Joined: 20 Feb 2007 / Male ♂
Last Post: 20 Oct 2017
Threads: Total: 8 / In This Archive: 7
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From: UK
Speaks Polish?: Nie
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szarlotka   
13 Jul 2009
Life / why do People in Poland speak so quietly? [23]

I used a drive through ATM once in the States. The driver in front of me had to finish their conversation on the cell phone first. Then the driver realised that they had stopped too far way to get their card in so had ro reverse a bit and drive forwards again. Then the cell phone went off again so they answered that for a while. Then it was time to rummage through the purse (handbag) to find the wallet (purse). Then they had to find the card. Next it became obvious that the pin number was not working so there followed another delving into the purse looking for the scrap of paper where the number that should not be written down had been written down. Eventually the transaction was completed only for the cell phone to go off again allowing time for the driver (who was by now vaguely aware of the queue of cars behind) for one hasty 'I'll call you back ". It would have been quicker to park up and use the normal ATM;)

Did I say it was a woman driver?
szarlotka   
27 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Scotland encouraging immigration. [90]

The concept of providing benefits for families having children is inherently unfair, even if we ignore the moral and social implications of increasing population size when the planet is already overpopulated by people called Wayne wearing baseball caps. Some people just find it easy to conceive whereas others find it exactly the opposite. I therefore propose a fairer form of income distribution based upon attempts to conceive. I think it could be a vote winner which will also, at a stroke, reduce the number of feral youths hanging around town centres and drinking ten bottles of white lightning in under 30 minutes. At 50ZL a try some people on here ,based upon their claims, could retire within six months.
szarlotka   
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]

Early bird catchee monkey SeanBM.

It's an interesting OP. My perception is that most European immigrants are not enduring much of a problem in most parts of England but to see the results of a survey like this it would appear that there is a change in their own perceptions. I guess it would be more evident in smaller communities with a high concentration of immigrants. On the other hand I don't think any one country of origin would stand out much in the bigger cities.
szarlotka   
3 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Maternity and benefits in Scotland [16]

Look on the positive side. She has been paying tax and NI contributions for I presume 2 years. There are a load of nationals who have never paid a penny into the coffers but have taken loads out.
szarlotka   
3 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Maternity and benefits in Scotland [16]

As for you not being registered with the WRS, your employer could get in trouble for employing without all the correct paperwork.

It's up to a £5,000 fine for the employer and all work up to now does not count towards the 12 months qualification period under WRS. You are supposed to rgeister within one month of starting a job but not before you start a job. The employer is supposed to provide a written confirmation of the job but the repsonsibility for registering lies with the individual.
szarlotka   
10 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Brits Are 'Dangerously Lazy And Idle' [53]

finding out our slobbish habits

Surely that should be your slobbish habits. I would like to respond to this outrageous slur on my country but I can't be arsed. Too much typing involved.

PS I don't think there was much TV when we had an empire worthy of note or condemnation depending upon your point of view.
szarlotka   
10 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Brits Are 'Dangerously Lazy And Idle' [53]

but it's a true result from the survery

But how many of them were too tired for sex at the start of the day?

I suppose we should be glad that they could find 2000 people in inner cities that could articulate any sort of answer.
szarlotka   
10 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Brits Are 'Dangerously Lazy And Idle' [53]

Another demanding customer. I suppose you will insist on own teeth, no silicon and that English Rose complexion too. Sigh.
szarlotka   
17 Aug 2009
Feedback / Off line again - unacceptable [23]

but what are we poor PF addicted souls supposed to do in an hour?.

Plan ahead. Every night print out all the threads so in the event of a server failure you can get your fix on paper and even plan witty replies,
szarlotka   
17 Aug 2009
Love / Poland reverse of fortune in dating [124]

Ha. This theory that began this thread may explain why I have never been molested or generally jumped upon in Poland. I'm just too handsome, suave, sophisticated and in possession of all body parts.
szarlotka   
19 Aug 2009
Life / Haunted Homes in Poland [173]

but one morning i awoke to find my DVD's scattered all over the living room floor,

This happens to me every night. Poltergeist no - teenage kids that have discovered the joys of The Doors etc yes. Messy buggers.
szarlotka   
25 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / What are Polish Peoples Views of a Re-United Ireland [80]

Bloody hell, a Celtic Tiger. I thought the recession had killed them all off;)

Back on topic I asked the Boss what she thought of the question posed here, her being Polish. Her response was quite interesting. To summarise she agrees with most level headed people that the split should never had happened and that Ireland should be one country. However, since most of the inhabitants of the North want to remain in Britain her opinion is that you need to form a majority opinion in the North towards unification. If they said Yes I'm sure Britain would agree. Now since most of the Ulstermen don't remotely want thatto happen her solution is to breed more supporters. So her advice to you is go forth and multiply.

Tell I said to fook off home

Home has been the UK for a long long time, but I'll pass your kind regards on.

take her oar out of Irish affairs

So why ask for Polish opinions in the first place?
szarlotka   
25 Aug 2009
Love / Are Polish girls charity workers? [132]

Alex seems like another bitter middle aged man on this forum...hmmm...He probably hasnt managed to get any in all the years he's been in Poland either!

So the charity in question is Help the Aged then?
szarlotka   
25 Aug 2009
Love / Are Polish girls charity workers? [132]

I see. Do they have an online payments system. I would like to donate a couple of quid to help them out. May not help in the leg over stakes but a Lech or two to numb the disappointment.....
szarlotka   
26 Aug 2009
Life / The Warsaw experience [8]

discarded calling cards

Known locally as Pokeman Cards;)

I see that you have not yet met the peacocks in Lazienski Park. Be afraid, very afraid.

Nice post Jay
szarlotka   
9 Sep 2009
News / KRAUTS RESUME POLE-BASHING [60]

Is there one third party nation that both Germany and Poland hate? Then you guys could join forces for a while;)
szarlotka   
14 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / Moving to england from Poland? I'm making a documentary [23]

Poland is pretty and in fact england is the worst place if anywhere and that's what I'm trying to show.

Do you mean England is worse than Poland (if so in which respects) or the worse place in the whole wide world (if so then I'd better move out quickly)
szarlotka   
27 Sep 2009
Life / Pre Paid Visa cards [27]

So what's different between a pre-paid credit card and a debit card. In both cases you need a balnce before you can spend. Am i missing something here