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Posts by dtaylor  

Joined: 15 Sep 2007 / Male ♂
Last Post: 29 Apr 2009
Threads: Total: 9 / In This Archive: 8
Posts: Total: 823 / In This Archive: 706
From: krakow
Speaks Polish?: a little, not much
Interests: travel, culture

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dtaylor   
23 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish people in UK travelling on holiday. [20]

as much as the civil service has their heads up theirs asses, at the mo there isnt much we can do. the brits dont get off their backsides to protest against anything, we just accept it on the chin. a good reason why the french have one up on us in that regards
dtaylor   
25 Jan 2008
Life / GIFT IDEAS for my Polish friend's mum and dad (no alcohol) [8]

polish...dont drink...hmmm something wrong here. id go with any little presents from wales, a rubgy ball might be a good idea;) when i return from scotland, i always bring back my polish friends whiskey and shortbread, or anything which is impossible to get here.
dtaylor   
25 Jan 2008
UK, Ireland / 90,000 Scottish Immigrants in Poland! [67]

does anyone think immagration really exists? think about it, polish person going to uk, but unknown to him his great great great great grandfather and mother were british in the first place, so really he would be more entitled to be there yes?
dtaylor   
25 Jan 2008
Life / popularity of sperm bank in Poland :) [15]

in the uk i think because of the threat of new laws, anyone going to a sperm bank would have to be mad, because it may in the future turn out that person receiving the donation can claim child benefit from the father.

for example take a look at this ridiculas piece of news

nacsa.co.uk/spermdonor.html
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
News / When the currency of Poland to change into Euro? [14]

the złoty is doing very nicely against the pound at the moment.

yup im confused whether or not to transfer my cash across this month. though when i was last at nbp working they told me to wait an extram month till the american markets had an affect on poland. so till then its only zloty's for me:D
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
News / When the currency of Poland to change into Euro? [14]

The people of Poland are not used to a free and open economy and that is also why Polish people in the service industry are so rude. The Poles have not taken grip of themselves and will have a dreadful shock if and when they allow the euro to come in. Over night, all prices will double and the poor of Poland will 'go to the wall'. Everywhere that has adopted the euro has regretted it.

shock horror, i agree with michal!!! yes im not a big fan of the euro too, but although some countries have problems adapting, they get there eventually. polish service has improved alot....mainly through tipping, which i always try and do because its such a hard job waiting on stag parties from the uk who are drunk ect...
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
Life / Polish Train Travel - Scary? [101]

You had better not ever, never go on a Polish train Michal. Who knows what they may do to you.

really sick that u hide behind your computer and make stupid threats, i dont like the guy that much too, but personal threats on the internet are just wussy
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
Life / Polish Train Travel - Scary? [101]

You had better not ever, never go on a Polish train Michal. Who knows what they may do to you.

forgive me if i read too much into that, the internet and users are sometimes a little strange. though at first glance it does look a bit dodgy
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
Life / Polish Train Travel - Scary? [101]

hehe dont worry, i suffer from fact of reading last post then commenting:P i should learn!!!:D:D
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
Life / So whats your opinion on the Polish health care system? [17]

as a nurse myself, ive had mixed reviews on it, polish health care seems to be on a par with the uk....not that thats hard!! but one thing im really surprised at is the health care provided to the elderly. i visited one "nursing home" and left after a few minutes after an argument with the owners over personal care. 2 staff to look after 53 patients is far too much, also these patients(clients, it was private home) had various mental health issues which you cant expect the staff to fully understand how to deal with each one.

id like to know your experiences if any on this subject:)
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
Life / So whats your opinion on the Polish health care system? [17]

I also heard that Polish nurses have to study for 5 years? While Uk nurses it's only 3

its 3 years to work as a general nurse, i.e those you meet in the hospital. though to specialise in something it takes 5 years.:)

I have taken a trip to the dentist, and was very impressed

i am also impressed by polish dentists, we both know how long and how bad the care is in the uk

No wonder we have problems with MRSA.

this is problem throughout the world, though in britain the media have exposed this, which is a good thing because it means the nhs have to deal with it, or else it would be swept under the carpet
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
Life / So whats your opinion on the Polish health care system? [17]

MRSA is actually rife in most countries, the uk NHS has actually been the only and first to combat it. though most measures are not good enough. for example, washing hands ect, yes it clears up most things, but MRSA is immune to boiled water and can live un-detected for long time. but MRSA is not a major killer, prvention is always better. so the uk and myself need some better training, we always ask why doctors are sent to fancy places for training, when really its us nurses which are on the frontline...
dtaylor   
28 Jan 2008
Life / So whats your opinion on the Polish health care system? [17]

C-Diff??? Is that the tummy bug killing all the old folks in UK wards?

if u need help with this, i can advise how to make your doctor listen. c-diff is really hard to be controlled, but it is treatable, im sure u have heard from ur doc, is many things, but i guess its c-diff....main reason, u cant leave toilet for long time;)

c-diff affects the bowel system. norovirus affects many different things, its more known as the **** and puke bug... this cannot be treated, id advise 3-4 days n bed, within running distance to the toilet. we have all been there. norovirus that is, though i have experienced norovirus first hand, it takes about a week to get over it
dtaylor   
29 Jan 2008
News / Will Poland become green? [122]

im trying to increase my carbon footprint, dont buy into this nonsense about global warming
dtaylor   
30 Jan 2008
Travel / Ticket controllers in public transportation vehicles in Poland [24]

basically its simple, buy a ticket, get it punched. Though i must admit i forgot once as i was late for work, the buggers got me, but it was like my second day in Poland and i couldnt speak any polish, nor could they speak English, so they let me go.