ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / "Angry swan eater" - The British media view of Polish immigrants? [63]
Got a recipe for Carp Cake?
cake for desert.
Got a recipe for Carp Cake?
ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
News / Should Poland let in refugees from USA ? [80]
Maybe somebody believes they made out like bandits on their increased home values!
They can be sold. I think Acorn has a pamphlet on how to do that too, no?
In the late 90's you never would have seen commericals like that.
Maybe somebody believes they made out like bandits on their increased home values!
In food stamps you mean?
They can be sold. I think Acorn has a pamphlet on how to do that too, no?
ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
History / Another WWII thread. [69]
Not quite right, Harry.
So all Canadians do not pay identical taxes. To further complicate matters, depending on where you live, the provinces then take their cuts:
cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html
All people domiciled in Canada, whether Canadian citizens or not, pay identical taxes.
Not quite right, Harry.
Federal tax rates for 2009 are:
·15% on the first $40,726 of taxable income, +
·22% on the next $40,726 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $40,726 and $81,452), +
·26% on the next $44,812 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $81,452 and $126,264), +
·29% of taxable income over $126,264.
·15% on the first $40,726 of taxable income, +
·22% on the next $40,726 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $40,726 and $81,452), +
·26% on the next $44,812 of taxable income (on the portion of taxable income between $81,452 and $126,264), +
·29% of taxable income over $126,264.
So all Canadians do not pay identical taxes. To further complicate matters, depending on where you live, the provinces then take their cuts:
Provincial/Territorialtax rates for 2009
Ontario:
6.05% on the first $36,848 of taxable income, +
9.15% on the next $36,850, +
11.16% on the amount over $73,698
British Columbia:
5.06% on the first $35,716 of taxable income, +
7.7% on the next $35,717, +
10.5% on the next $10,581, +
12.29% on the next $17,574, +
14.7% on the amount over $99,588
Ontario:
6.05% on the first $36,848 of taxable income, +
9.15% on the next $36,850, +
11.16% on the amount over $73,698
British Columbia:
5.06% on the first $35,716 of taxable income, +
7.7% on the next $35,717, +
10.5% on the next $10,581, +
12.29% on the next $17,574, +
14.7% on the amount over $99,588
cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html
ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
Love / Proposing to my Polish girlfriend [33]
Again, this is propaganda issued by the diamond conglomerates!
Don't forget, you can always go back and upgrade the diamond in a few years. Go for the style of the ring (with space for a future upgrade in mind?).
Supposedly, a nice engagement ring should cost in the range of a three-month salary.
Again, this is propaganda issued by the diamond conglomerates!
Don't forget, you can always go back and upgrade the diamond in a few years. Go for the style of the ring (with space for a future upgrade in mind?).
ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
Love / Proposing to my Polish girlfriend [33]
Come on Beckski! If the guy of your dreams got down on his knee and presented you with a slightly used ring, you would be OK with that?
"Uh, yeah sweetie, it was in the scratch and dent section, but it was lovely in it's day!"
You may actually be able to buy a really nice engagement ring at a pawn shop.
Come on Beckski! If the guy of your dreams got down on his knee and presented you with a slightly used ring, you would be OK with that?
"Uh, yeah sweetie, it was in the scratch and dent section, but it was lovely in it's day!"
ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
News / WHY DOES POLAND, EU PERMIT FLOOD OF CHINA JUNK? [40]
yeah, but it is like driving a Chevy or a Caddy!
yeah, but it is like driving a Chevy or a Caddy!
ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
Love / Proposing to my Polish girlfriend [33]
Yeah, but I purposely (like many on here) ignored that fact based on my ability to slam you for the other part of your statement!
:-)
A family heirloom one would be cool though, as long as it was in your family....
I also pointed out that pawn shops also have new, unused rings available for purchase
Yeah, but I purposely (like many on here) ignored that fact based on my ability to slam you for the other part of your statement!
:-)
A family heirloom one would be cool though, as long as it was in your family....
ShawnH
23 Sep 2009
Love / Proposing to my Polish girlfriend [33]
Not really. Rings are over valued compared to their "scrap value" (selling for the value of the diamond and the gold). You are paying quite a bit for the "artistry" of crafting the ring. So, you don't ever really get what he paid for it.
I think I got more value out of my $25 marriage licence, than I ever would for the ring though.
3-month salary worth just in case he dumps you... and you collect quite a cash in a pawn shop?
Not really. Rings are over valued compared to their "scrap value" (selling for the value of the diamond and the gold). You are paying quite a bit for the "artistry" of crafting the ring. So, you don't ever really get what he paid for it.
I think I got more value out of my $25 marriage licence, than I ever would for the ring though.
ShawnH
25 Sep 2009
Food / Is there McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut etc in Poland? Food survey. [222]
I think the new homeland security regulations were drafted there. Ever try to get out with your own child, and had to remove your shoes? Not a fun experience!
Yes, but know Im older and get to go here...
I think the new homeland security regulations were drafted there. Ever try to get out with your own child, and had to remove your shoes? Not a fun experience!
ShawnH
26 Sep 2009
Language / How does Polish sound to you? How to make Polish sound more pleasurable? [100]
And exactly how do you plan on getting about 40 million Poles to agree on changing it? Languages can morph over time, but I think a concerted effort to change it would likely fail.
I like watching my wife talk in Polish on the phone to friends and family. Her nose moves in such a cute way when she talks Polish. If you change it, the cute nose movements will probably disappear!
How to make Polish sound more pleasurable?
And exactly how do you plan on getting about 40 million Poles to agree on changing it? Languages can morph over time, but I think a concerted effort to change it would likely fail.
I like watching my wife talk in Polish on the phone to friends and family. Her nose moves in such a cute way when she talks Polish. If you change it, the cute nose movements will probably disappear!
ShawnH
26 Sep 2009
Food / Video's showing how to make certain Polish foods. [13]
That looks like a lot of work, but well worth the effort. However, I think that unless you have an "expert" by your side, it would be easy to screw up the consistency of the ciastko na pierogi (sp?). Too loose and there are problems, too dry and you have a different set of problems. How exactly do you know how thick to roll it?
Otherwise, it was an enjoyable video to watch, with a great sense of humor injected by the participants! One thumb up from me!
That looks like a lot of work, but well worth the effort. However, I think that unless you have an "expert" by your side, it would be easy to screw up the consistency of the ciastko na pierogi (sp?). Too loose and there are problems, too dry and you have a different set of problems. How exactly do you know how thick to roll it?
Otherwise, it was an enjoyable video to watch, with a great sense of humor injected by the participants! One thumb up from me!
ShawnH
26 Sep 2009
Language / How does Polish sound to you? How to make Polish sound more pleasurable? [100]
I think it is related to getting the tongue and palate in the proper way to pronounce the rz, sz, cz, dz, ż, ś, ń, ę sounds.
For me, I still find it hard to discern the differences between some of them when compared side by side.
one moves the nostrils quite a lot when doing some of the Polish sounds.
I think it is related to getting the tongue and palate in the proper way to pronounce the rz, sz, cz, dz, ż, ś, ń, ę sounds.
For me, I still find it hard to discern the differences between some of them when compared side by side.
ShawnH
26 Sep 2009
Language / How does Polish sound to you? How to make Polish sound more pleasurable? [100]
True!
Or when they attempt to describe the differences in sound or how to actually make the sound!
when different Poles pronounce them a little different as well.
True!
Or when they attempt to describe the differences in sound or how to actually make the sound!
ShawnH
27 Sep 2009
Life / Pre Paid Visa cards [27]
Maybe some organizations don't accept Visa? Also, it would be one way to build a credit history with the banks. Showing restraint and being able to pay off (top up) the balance on a regular basis is one way to build the history. After all, you know those bankers, can't be too careful.
Maybe some organizations don't accept Visa? Also, it would be one way to build a credit history with the banks. Showing restraint and being able to pay off (top up) the balance on a regular basis is one way to build the history. After all, you know those bankers, can't be too careful.
ShawnH
28 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / Are you Polish and looking to IMMIGRATE TO CANADA? [9]
And one heck of a pension system......
life is easy for them:)
And one heck of a pension system......
ShawnH
29 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / Sweetest Day - October 18 - 19 [36]
First time I heard of it was in Detroit 14 years ago.... I thought it was a rip off as well.
I don't celebrate it.
First time I heard of it was in Detroit 14 years ago.... I thought it was a rip off as well.
I don't celebrate it.
ShawnH
29 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / Sweetest Day - October 18 - 19 [36]
Not here in Canada. Not advertised at all.
Edit: Must be our exemplary border guards, keeping the riff raff where it belongs ;-)
Soon the TV bombardment will begin
Not here in Canada. Not advertised at all.
Edit: Must be our exemplary border guards, keeping the riff raff where it belongs ;-)
ShawnH
29 Sep 2009
History / Is there a good recent film on an important Polish battle/war/history fact? [11]
So, was it a good film?
So, was it a good film?
ShawnH
1 Oct 2009
Food / Where is the best place to eat pierogi in Poland? [24]
I like to fry about a pound of bacon, save the oil, then when the pierogies are boiled, thow them in the bacon fat, and cook until golden brown. If they happen to soak up a little oil, so be it.
Yum!
Krakow, their speciality appears to be drowning them in oil :/
I like to fry about a pound of bacon, save the oil, then when the pierogies are boiled, thow them in the bacon fat, and cook until golden brown. If they happen to soak up a little oil, so be it.
Yum!
ShawnH
1 Oct 2009
Food / Where is the best place to eat pierogi in Poland? [24]
I am sure it will be clearly explained in the autopsy report.
:-)
I am sure it will be clearly explained in the autopsy report.
:-)
ShawnH
1 Oct 2009
Food / Where is the best place to eat pierogi in Poland? [24]
I will get my 15 minutes of fame!
wait.... I'll be dead.
;-(
maybe the Discovery channel will make a special documentary report about it...
I will get my 15 minutes of fame!
wait.... I'll be dead.
;-(
ShawnH
1 Oct 2009
Life / Poles that have lived or live abroad are they different? [68]
And how long do they have to be away before the urge to re-assimilate to the Borg subsides?
Only the very resistant carve out a new path for themselves.
And how long do they have to be away before the urge to re-assimilate to the Borg subsides?
ShawnH
2 Oct 2009
Work / Moving to Poland from Canada [17]
Yeah, what up wit dat new avatar? Queen is with the CDN flag.... You thinking of leaving the finest democratic bastion on the continent to join us here in the great white north?
ArturS
Welcome Artur. Didn't know there was a strong PL community in Pickering.
This post will self destruct when the mods notice it is off topic.
:-)
Hey let me know if you see the pic in my avatar everywhere while youre over there:)
Yeah, what up wit dat new avatar? Queen is with the CDN flag.... You thinking of leaving the finest democratic bastion on the continent to join us here in the great white north?
ArturS
Welcome Artur. Didn't know there was a strong PL community in Pickering.
This post will self destruct when the mods notice it is off topic.
:-)
ShawnH
2 Oct 2009
Work / Moving to Poland from Canada [17]
I think Mississauga has the largest contingent of Poles. It seem most of the Poles in Roncessvales are in the Babcia Brigade.
I thought I heard the cat growling at something the other night....
I think Mississauga has the largest contingent of Poles. It seem most of the Poles in Roncessvales are in the Babcia Brigade.
Ahh, you know the Queen Mother hangs above your bed. Lol.
I thought I heard the cat growling at something the other night....
ShawnH
2 Oct 2009
UK, Ireland / Sad life of a Polish immigrant in the UK. Ch. 2 - Stress [63]
Too much glass for the amount of water involved.
Describe the above
Too much glass for the amount of water involved.
ShawnH
3 Oct 2009
UK, Ireland / Sad life of a Polish migrant in UK. Ch. 3 - Food [93]
Yeah, my wife hates it, but the Father in law would eat it if done on the BBQ.
Whats this a Pole that likes Lamb??
Yeah, my wife hates it, but the Father in law would eat it if done on the BBQ.
ShawnH
3 Oct 2009
Food / Recipe for Kotlet Schabowy (in English) [15]
The Matka in Law used to finish up with the frying (not even sure if it was 100% cooked through, but I would make sure it is) and then take them out of the frying pan, and put them in a pan with a bit of water and let them all simmer for a brief time. Not crispy by any stretch of the imagination, but tender as a love poem, and the sauce went necely on the 'tatoes.
Edit: Be sure to post some pictures!
Maybe (if you fry in butter or smalec) add a little water to the pan. I've seen that done here and though it sounds odd, it works.
The Matka in Law used to finish up with the frying (not even sure if it was 100% cooked through, but I would make sure it is) and then take them out of the frying pan, and put them in a pan with a bit of water and let them all simmer for a brief time. Not crispy by any stretch of the imagination, but tender as a love poem, and the sauce went necely on the 'tatoes.
Edit: Be sure to post some pictures!
ShawnH
5 Oct 2009
Genealogy / Grajewo and information about Camilia Tuzinowski required [3]
Welcome Barbee, as a starter, check out this link, then if there are other specific questions, post them here. There are some very resourceful individuals on the site.
Welcome Barbee, as a starter, check out this link, then if there are other specific questions, post them here. There are some very resourceful individuals on the site.
ShawnH
5 Oct 2009
Love / Why are Polish, Slavic women so sensitive? [21]
If you are doing your job right, it can be....
;-)
Moany is sensitive?
If you are doing your job right, it can be....
;-)
ShawnH
6 Oct 2009
News / Why are Polish politicians so bad at accepting bribes? [17]
I ran into a politician in Poland. She wouldn't let me use the loo unless I greased her palm with a zloty, she was so insistent on it. It went against my morals, but I coughed up because it was urgent.
I ran into a politician in Poland. She wouldn't let me use the loo unless I greased her palm with a zloty, she was so insistent on it. It went against my morals, but I coughed up because it was urgent.